Japan Radio

[Gord]

Hey guys,
might be a dumb question, but does japan radio run on the same frequencies as radio over here? Like, if I brought a radio walkman or something, would it pick up japan stations without a problem? Also, what are some of the major japan radio stations worth tuning in to?
Thanks!
Gord

 

[playaa]

It seems to have the same channels as american radio.. Not sure about frequencies though.. anyways heres a few stations

Jwave 81.3 FM
FM Yokohama 84.7
FM Osaka 85.1
1179AM Web Radio
TokyoFM -80.0FM
Shonan Beach FM78.9

EDIT: Here's the link to the site I got those from Yahoo | Mail, Weather, Search, Politics, News, Finance, Sports & Videos

 

[Keiichi]

Assuming you're out of Japan, it probably won't reach, or made it not reach due to frequency conflict. I think the frequency adjustments on radios are only so much.

 

[Grandpa Frank]

MAINE IS ABOUT AS FAR FROM JAPAN AS YOU CAN GET,

but I can pick up Japan on my $50 Radioshack "SHORTWAVE" radio!! There are several relay stations that boost the signal, a couple in Canada help me hear it. Almost any book on shortwave will list the chanels & times you can hear Japan. You can look it up in the library or copy it from a bookstore. I think there are a few stations available on the PC, ages ago someone posted links to them. Unless your Japanese is pretty good, they talk pretty fast. Also, it's usually MORE talk then music! Usually shortwave comes in much better after 10 at night. Good luck!!

Frank

 

[topi]

I know when bringing a car in to the UK from Japan you need to fit a band expander to pick up the UK frequencies. Japan has a smaller band of frequencies than the UK. The UK's main radio station is 97.9FM and the Japan frequencies only go up into the 80.'s

 

[Apollo]

I always listen to Japan radio on the net, the sound is great! I especially listen to it to hear the J-pop music!!