The rehearsal for NHK’s 59th Kohaku Uta Gassen took place on Monday. Ayumi Hamasaki was absent due to her injured right hand, but her agency announced that the injury won’t be stopping her from appearing at Kohaku on Wednesday. Avex also confirmed that Hamasaki will still be doing her two countdown concerts at the Yoyogi National Gymnasium on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Hamasaki was reportedly determined to go through with her performances, and her doctor agreed to let her as long as she doesn’t put too much strain on her hand.

Source: tokyograph