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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
Nihon Hidankyo
Tokyo
Liberal Democratic Party
Constitutional Democratic Party Of Japan
Gender Equality
Alligator Weed
Aurora Borealis
Nobel Peace Prize
Anime Industry
Lower House Election
UN Committee On the Elimination Of Discrimination Against Women
Fast Retailing
Covid-19 Vaccine
Shigeru Ishiba
TMS Entertainment
Sauna Facilities
Kagawa Prefecture
Fuji City
Seto Inland Sea

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.Kura Sushi to continue selling global dishes from Osaka expo( www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/16084521

▼02.Nobel laureate Kitagawa credits walking as a key to his success( www.asahi.com/ajw/art... 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.As global warming looms, mikan farmers switching to avocados( www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/16046388

▼02.Killing at Kobe residence alarms security, real estate industries( www.asahi.com/ajw/a... 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.Kumamoto police enlist mascot Warumon to fight fraud( www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/16081918

▼02.Anti-spy law a touchstone of how Takaichi uses state power( www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/1608192... 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.Japan-held works by Monet, Renoir, Chagall to be auctioned( www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/16046656

▼02.Police refer teen over gambling on online casino site( www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/160793... more

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Recent Guests

Takumi Sato
Professor of media history at Sophia University
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Episode: Sep. 1, 6pm The Latest NEWS
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Language learning support website
Episode: Jun. 14, 8am The Latest NEWS
David Shear
Former US Assistant Secretary of Defense and expert on Asian affairs
Episode: Jun. 6, 6pm The Latest NEWS
Sahil Rosa
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Episode: Feb. 2, 8am The Latest NEWS
Yoichi Funabashi
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Episode: Nov. 24, 6pm The Latest NEWS
Wieland Wagner
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Episode: Nov. 2, 8am The Latest NEWS
Junji Ito
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Episode: Sep. 1, 8am The Latest NEWS

Host

Asahi Shunbun
Host of the audio news program providing updates on Asia and Japan in English, utilizing an automated delivery system.

Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars from 575 ratings
  • 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!
    Japan3 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⭐︎
    Japan8 months ago
  • 傘たら回るよまんまやらだ

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    羽田は浜の荒畑
    Japan8 months ago
  • 更新頻度が多い

    重宝してます、これからも聴き続けます!

    音声エピソードの開始時間がわかるとより良いと思いました。

    時間をタップすると、その時間のエピソードから再生される、、というような。

    バージョンアップに期待します。

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    ぬ のハンカチ
    Japan10 months ago
  • 生成AIの声

    聞いて生きてる気がしません。

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    JSugimoto
    Japan2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Many patrons express a desire for improved intonation and pronunciation in the AI-generated audio, especially for Japanese names and terms.
Listeners appreciate the informative and concise delivery of news, finding it useful for learning English while staying updated on current affairs.
Concerns have been raised regarding the robotic voice quality of the AI, making some reports sound less engaging compared to human readers.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#114
United Kingdom/News/Daily News
Apple Podcasts
#188
France/News/Daily News
Apple Podcasts
#250
Australia/News/Daily News
Spotify
#145
Japan/Top Podcasts
Spotify
#96
Japan/Trending
Apple Podcasts
#145
Japan/Top Podcasts

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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The audio news program provides listeners with the latest updates from Asia and Japan, presented in English. It encompasses a diverse range of stories, including cultural insights, political developments, and significant events that shape the region. The unique aspect of this program is its use of an automated text-to-speech system to deliver the news, which may appeal to those interested in learning English while staying informed about current affairs. The content caters to listeners who prefer a quick, auditory format that complements their reading, allowing for easy access to news articles alongside the corresponding written pieces on the website.

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