Tag Archives: NHK

Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of NHK (September 2, 2026)

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist Carlos Latuff, who shares the following illustrated radio listening report.


Carlos notes:

A list of the contents of an “emergency go-bag” reported by NHK.

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Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of NHK (August 31, 2026)

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist Carlos Latuff, who shares the following illustrated radio listening report.


Carlos notes:

NHK: In Ishikawa Prefecture, rice paddies belonging to farmers who protect the Japanese crested ibis have sustained extensive damage due to record-breaking heavy rain.

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Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of NHK (August 29, 2026)

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist Carlos Latuff, who shares the following illustrated radio listening report.


Carlos notes:

“…Due to a weather front and humid air, experiencing record-breaking heavy rain. A Level 5 Special Heavy Rain Warning has been issued for Fukui City, Ono City and Katsuyama City…”

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Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of NHK (August 25, 2026)

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist Carlos Latuff, who shares the following illustrated radio listening report.


Carlos notes:

NHK full news bulletin: Typhoon No. 18 approaches Okinawa; Hiroshima oyster farmers concerned about rising seawater temperatures

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Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of CGTN, BBC, & NHK (August 24, 2026)

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist Carlos Latuff, who shares the following illustrated radio listening report.


Carlos notes:

El Niño and typhoons, via BBC (UK), CGTN (China) and NHK (Japan)

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Four typhoons appear in this Japan Meteorological Agency satellite image received via radiofax on Monday afternoon in Porto Alegre. According to an article published by the Tokio Marine Research Institute—citing the Japan Meteorological Agency—the impact of the El Niño climate phenomenon on typhoon activity requires special attention, in addition to temperature trends resulting from global warming.

NHK Closes Radio 2 After 95 Years on the Air

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Fred Waterer, who shares the following article from RadioInfo Asia that notes NHK has officially closed its long-running Radio 2 service as part of a broader plan to consolidate its radio operations and adapt to shifting audio consumption trends. While the AM-based service ends, much of its educational content will continue on NHK FM and digital platforms.

Read the full article here:
https://radioinfo.asia/news/nhk-shuts-radio-2-after-95-years-on-air/

Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of NHK (December 19, 2025)

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares the following illustrated radio listening report of a recent NHK broadcast.


Carlos notes:

New damage estimates released for Tokyo metropolitan earthquake: “Up to 18,000 dead”, NHK, 9750 kHz

“…If a major earthquake were to occur directly beneath the city center, the worst-case scenario is estimated to be 18,000 deaths, 400,000 buildings completely destroyed or burned down…”

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