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朝日新聞AJW 英語ニュース(The Asahi Shimbun Asia & Japan Watch)

朝日新聞ポッドキャスト
Japan
Jujutsu Kaisen
Tokyo
Jiro Katayama
Illegal Online Gambling
Mufq Bank Theft
Typhoon No. 10
Gifu Prefecture
Shiranui
Tokyo Bay
Japan Lower House Elections
Bridgestone
Kudokai
Donald Trump
Honda WRV
Shohei Otani
Hayao Miyazaki
Ryomen Sukuna
Mori Nari Watanabe
Education Policy

朝日新聞の英語版サイト、The Asahi Shimbun Asia & Japan Watch(朝日新聞AJW:www.asahi.com/ajw )の音声ニュース番組です。アジアと日本の最新ニュースを英語音声でお届けします。リンク先のAJWサイトの英文を見ながら聴いていただき、英語学習などにお役立てください!

英語音声は、朝日新聞の音声合成システムにより、全自動で配信しております。音声化しているのは記事の一部です。全文読まれたい場合は、リンク先のAJWサイトでご確認ください。

This is the audio news program of The Asahi Shimbun Asia & Japan Watch, the English-language website of The Asahi Shimbun. It delivers the latest n... more

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Latest Episodes

英語学習などにご活用を!リンク先の英文記事を見ながら、聴いていただけます。

▼01.Two foreign climbers rescued after falling on closed Mount Fuji( www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/16410799

▼02.Immigration fees in Japan to rise sharply, 10-20 times costlier( www.asahi.com/ajw/... more

英語学習などにご活用を!リンク先の英文記事を見ながら、聴いていただけます。

▼01.Electronic voting making a slow comeback after 8-year hiatus( www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/16394080

▼02.Mitsui starts greenhouse gas reduction project using rice fields( www.asahi.com/ajw/ar... more

英語学習などにご活用を!リンク先の英文記事を見ながら、聴いていただけます。

▼01.Pre-dawn missile delivery met with protests at Kumamoto base( www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/16408260

▼02.Ex-minister admits lobbying for Unification Church's name change( www.asahi.com/ajw/ar... more

英語学習などにご活用を!リンク先の英文記事を見ながら、聴いていただけます。

▼01.Briton tries to brighten world through comedy theater in Tokyo( www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/16385358

▼02.40% of Japan Coast Guard vessels operating past service life( www.asahi.com/ajw/arti... more

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Recent Guests

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Host

Daisuke Kanda
Host providing news briefings and updates with a focus on delivering insightful commentary on current issues affecting Asia and Japan.

Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars from 593 ratings
  • 朗読の音声なんとかならんか?

    めっちゃAI音声、しかも不自然。AIでも今の時代だから良いとしても、もうちょっと自然にならんのか。

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    韓国の行末を憂う
    Japan2 months ago
  • 「英語で取材」コーナーを別チャンネルで立ち上げ希望。

    もう終了したのかもしれませんが、生まれつきのバイリンガルではない英語話者の英語が聴ける「英語で取材」コーナーがめちゃ気に入っているので、別チャンネルとして立ち上げを希望します。

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tee Kino
    Japan5 months ago
  • 最高ハッピーアルティメット!

    英語に耳を慣らすために聞いてます!役に立ってます!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    めんだ!めんだ!マックのポーテト!
    Japan8 months ago
  • 日本語部分の発音がおかしくない?

    自動生成されている音声だからなのか、日本語部分の発音がおかしい時が多い。「ハイエヨゴ」と言われ何だかわからなかったのでニュースのタイトル見たら「兵庫」だったり😅hyで始まるから確かに英語読みではハイだけど、実際ハイエヨゴとは発音されない!笑

    とにかく日本語の部分が英語の発音パターンになって、地名や人名がわからないことが多く、聞くのやめてしまいました。。

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    ゆーた⭐︎
    Japana year ago
  • 傘たら回るよまんまやらだ

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    羽田は浜の荒畑
    Japana year ago

Listeners Say

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Feedback indicates a desire for improved pronunciation in AI speech, especially regarding Japanese names and places.
The program is praised for its focus on relevant local stories that resonate with a global audience.
Listeners appreciate the concise delivery of news, which helps them stay updated without excessive details.
Many find the AI-generated voice somewhat robotic, which can detract from the listening experience.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Spotify
#196
Japan/Top Podcasts
Spotify
#93
Japan/Trending
Apple Podcasts
#218
Japan/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#11
Japan/News/Daily News
Apple Podcasts
#28
Japan/News
Apple Podcasts
#33
Indonesia/News/Daily News

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Aug. 7, 8am The Latest NEWS
Q: What are reasons for the declining birthrate?
Yamada mentions numerous academics have identified a growing population of unmarried men and women as a key factor.
Jun. 14, 8am The Latest NEWS
Q: Did you find it difficult to study the language?
I certainly thought there was a lot to learn, but studying the language was so much fun that it was no burden at all for me.
Jun. 14, 8am The Latest NEWS
Q: Could you introduce yourself briefly?
I was born in India and I moved to the United States shortly afterward for my parents' jobs.

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What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The audio news program focuses on delivering timely news updates from Asia and Japan, primarily for an English-speaking audience. The content covers a broad range of topics such as local cultural events, significant political news, and updates on pressing issues like climate change and economic challenges. There's a distinct emphasis on how these stories affect both local and international perspectives, making it a valuable resource for individuals interested in current events and their global implications.

A unique feature of this program is its use of automated text-to-speech technology, providing a synthesized voice for news delivery. This aspect is particularly beneficial for learners of the English language as it allows them to practi... more

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5. Wieland Wagner
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