# NHK 1980s music special broadcasts

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nhk-1980s-music-special-broadcasts
> Updated: 2026-09-18T05:17:21.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

NHK has announced special music programming focused on 1980s hits. An episode of ‘Utacon’ scheduled for September 1st features a variety of performers, including Yo Oizumi, King & Prince, and T. M. Revolution, covering classic tracks and performing new songs.

Following this, NHK will broadcast ‘SONGS 20th Anniversary: 80s Best Hits’ on October 1. This program will curate performances from the last 20 years of the ‘SONGS’ series, highlighting artists such as Keisuke Kuwata and Kyoko Koizumi. A notable segment includes Yosui Inoue and Koji Tamaki performing ‘Natsu no Owari no Harmony’ for the first time together in 31 years.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-18: NHK to broadcast 1980s music special ‘SONGS 20th Anniversary’

NHK’s ‘SONGS 20th Anniversary’ will feature 1980s music hits, including a rare performance by Yosui Inoue and Koji Tamaki.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nhk-to-broadcast-1980s-music-special-songs-20th-anniversary

### 2026-08-31: NHK Utacon to feature 1980s music hits special

NHK’s ‘Utacon’ will host a special 1980s hits episode on September 1st, featuring Yo Oizumi, King & Prince, T. M. Revolution, and several other artists performing classic covers and new songs.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nhk-utacon-to-feature-1980s-music-hits-special

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