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English News - NHK WORLD RADIO JAPAN

NHK WORLD-JAPAN•www3.nhk.or.jp
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This is the latest news in English from NHK WORLD RADIO JAPAN. This service is daily updated. For more information, please go to https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/.
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NHK WORLD RADIO JAPAN - English News at 03:00 (JST), July 04

This episode covers the kickoff of Japan's upper house election campaign, its political significance, and key issues like trade tariffs and inflation policy. Other news includes a US Marine apology in Okinawa, an earthquake near Japan's southwestern islands, and the Dalai Lama's statement on his succession amid tensions with China. The broadcast also features updates on regional news from Indonesia, Vietnam, and Thailand, South Korea-Japan relations, UN peacekeeping funding, and weather reports for Japan and Europe.

Jul 03, 2025•28 min

NHK WORLD RADIO JAPAN - English News at 18:00 (JST), July 02

This episode covers key news from Japan and around the world. Topics include an earthquake in Kagoshima, ongoing US-Japan trade discussions, Japan's strengthened cyber defenses, and geopolitical developments like the Quad's critical minerals initiative and the situation in Hong Kong. Business news features an LNG shipment to Asia and BYD's factory in Brazil, alongside a cultural look at evolving Japanese shaved ice.

Jul 02, 2025•28 min
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