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NHK Radio News, published by NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation), carries short Japanese-language news bulletins drawn from NHK AM programming, including morning, noon and evening news. The feed holds 159 episodes updated daily, typically around five minutes long. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000, with a rate of $90 to $620 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.

Why brands sponsor NHKラジオニュース

Daily Japanese public broadcaster news bulletins with high institutional trust

  • Updated daily with timed bulletins, reaching listeners through news cycles
  • Public broadcaster NHK with a rating average of 4.1 across 565 Apple ratings
  • Short five-minute episodes suit a single, unobtrusive host-read spot
Best forbrand awareness campaignscorporate or public-interest messaging
Watch forNHK is a public broadcaster and may not accept commercial sponsorship; confirm policy before outreach.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
News85%
Politics10%
Business5%
Formats
news bulletin, timed news update, program segment
Tone
neutral, informative
Language
Japanese
Production
Studio production
Typical length
5 to 10 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent5/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment60/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 50%: Apple ratings_count of 565 maps to the 200 to 1,000 band (5,000 to 25,000), with a publicly broadcast institutional feed and daily updates.
Audience asks aboutwhat happened in domestic news todayinternational developments this weekweather and disaster alerts
Age
10%18-24
15%25-34
20%35-44
55%45+
Gender
45%women
55%men
Countries
🇯🇵 Japan95%
Other5%
LanguagesJapanese 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
None yet
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencemedium
Politicsmedium

Family friendly
Episode titles are standard news bulletins; violence and political coverage may appear in news content, a routine feature of news programming.

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Where to listen

Benchmark score: 41 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence50 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 2 days ago.

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NHKラジオニュース's own show description from the podcast feed

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About NHKラジオニュース

NHK Radio News is a Japanese-language news podcast published by NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation). The feed carries 159 short bulletins drawn from NHK AM programming, including morning, noon and evening news, updated daily and typically about five minutes long.

The show is published under NHK's own website, which describes the service as delivering domestic and world news in a clear, multi-angle format. Apple Podcasts lists 565 ratings with an average of 4.1, and the show has been listed there since 2010.

Listeners are estimated to be mostly Japanese adults, though these figures are estimates. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, implying roughly $90 to $620 per host-read mid-roll. No sponsors appear in the feed, and NHK's public-broadcaster status may limit commercial placements. Brands seeking public-interest or awareness messaging should check policy first.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. NHKラジオニュース can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about NHKラジオニュース

How much does NHK Radio News charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated rates are about $90 to $620 per host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. NHK's public-broadcaster policy on commercial sponsorship should be confirmed first.

What is NHK Radio News about?

NHK Radio News is a Japanese-language news podcast from NHK, Japan's public broadcaster. It publishes short timed bulletins covering domestic and world news, updated daily.

How do I contact NHK Radio News about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked. Confirm NHK's sponsorship policy before outreach.

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