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…”
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
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.
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/
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…”
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares the following illustrated radio listening reports of two recent NHK broadcasts.
Carlos notes:
China’s President Xi speaks with President Trump by phone, stressing his position on Taiwan, NHK, 11815 kHz.
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Kyodo News Morning Edition, radiofax received in Porto Alegre (Nov 25)
Carlos notes:
US president Trump advises Japan PM Takaichi not to provoke China on Taiwan, NHK, 11815 kHz
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Prime Minister Takaichi seeks to calm party leader debate over Taiwan, saying “the existential crisis is a comprehensive judgment”.
Today’s Kyodo News Morning Edition, radiofax received in Porto Alegre.
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Carlos Latuff, who writes:
I was listening to the news on the radio when I was caught by surprise with this earthquake alert!
NHK earthquake alert, listened in Porto Alegre, Nov 25, 2025, 09h09 UTC: