Best News Radio Japanese Apps

234+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.8 avg rating

20 free apps

Updated September 2026

With an average user rating of 3.8★, the news radio japanese category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 234+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top News Radio Japanese Apps (September 2026)

#	App	Price	Rating	Ads	In-App Purchases	Updated
1	Japanese News in English	Free	4.6★ (92)	No	No	Aug 2026
2	Japan Radio Station - JP FM	Free	4.3★ (18)	No	No	May 2026
3	Radio Japan : Japanese radios	Free	3.9★ (40)	No	No	Aug 2026
4	Japan Radio - Learn Japanese	Free	4.8★ (667)	Yes	Yes	Aug 2026
5	NHK WORLD-JAPAN	Free	3.8★ (507)	No	No	Sep 2026
6	TJS Japanese Radio Station	Free	—	No	No	May 2026
7	Radio Japan -ラジオ日本 - ラジオJP	Free	1.0★ (1)	No	No	May 2026
8	Japan Radio - Rajionipponラジオ日本FREE!	Free	1.0★ (1)	No	No	May 2026

Top Picks for News Radio Japanese

#1

Japanese News in English by Juicestand Inc

News & Radio via Japan

Editor's Choice

📡 News

4.6(92 ratings)

Free

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Stay informed with breaking news from Japan, including updates on economy, technology, and local city events. Access business news from top Japanese companies and enjoy streaming Japanese radio stations. Receive notifications for important headlines.

#2

Japan Radio Station - JP FM by Gim Lean Lim

Japanese Radio Stations FM: JP

Strong Contender

🎵 Music

4.3(18 ratings)

Free

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Stream live Japanese radio stations directly on your device. Easily find and favorite your preferred JP FM stations for quick access. Enjoy background playback and a streamlined listening experience with minimal buffering.

#3

Radio Japan : Japanese radios by Sebastien Rousseau

Worth Considering

🎵 Music

3.9(41 ratings)

FreeAds

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Listen to over 30 live Japanese radio stations and webradios for free. Features a simple interface, powerful search, and favorites list. Enjoy uninterrupted listening while using other apps.

More News Radio Japanese apps to explore

Japan Radio - Learn Japanese

Japan Radio - Learn Japanese

Japan Radio - Learn Japanese

Listening and Speaking

Listen to popular radio stations from Japan and connect with people worldwide. Practice your Japanese by chatting, sending voice messages, and sharing photos. Discover new friends and engage in lively discussions.

Listen to popular Japanese radioConnect with people worldwideFree texting and voice messages

free with in-app purchases

NHK WORLD-JAPAN

NHK WORLD-JAPAN

NHK WORLD-JAPAN

by NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation)

Access global news and information about Japan and Asia through television, radio, and online content. This international service offers live streaming, catch-up programs, and on-demand content in multiple languages, with emergency alerts available.

19 available languagesLatest news on Japan and AsiaEmergency information push notifications

TJS Japanese Radio Station

TJS Japanese Radio Station

TJS Japanese Radio Station

by Sam Vandenberg

🎬 Entertainment

Radio Japan -ラジオ日本 - ラジオJP

Radio Japan -ラジオ日本 - ラジオJP

Radio Japan -ラジオ日本 - ラジオJP

by Samuel Ferrier

Discover a vast collection of free music radio stations, popular music, and podcasts across numerous genres. This app serves as a comprehensive music finder, offering playlists, streams, and FM podcasts for every taste, including news and sports broadcasts.

Free music radio stationsPopular music and podcastsMultiple genres available

Japan Radio - Rajionipponラジオ日本FREE!

Japan Radio - Rajionipponラジオ日本FREE!

Japan Radio - Rajionipponラジオ日本FREE!

by Valentin Collin

Access a wide variety of Japanese radio stations for free. Enjoy music, podcasts, and audiobooks across numerous genres. Discover all your favorite artists and songs in one convenient application.

Access to all Japanese radiosFree music, podcasts, and audiobooksSupports various music genres

Japanese Radio 日本のラジオ

Japanese Radio 日本のラジオ

Japanese Radio 日本のラジオ

by IGEARS TECHNOLOGY LTD

Access and listen to various Japanese radio stations on your mobile device. Enjoy a convenient listening experience with easy selection and playback, anytime and anywhere. Requires data or wireless broadband connection.

Access to different Japanese radio channelsListen anytime, anywhereEasy selection and playback

🎬 Entertainment

free with in-app purchases

Streaming Japanese Radio Music

Stream a diverse selection of Japanese internet radio stations, including JPOP, JROCK, JHOP, and anime music. Enjoy background audio playback while you browse other apps.

Extensive station listJPOP, JROCK, JHOP, Anime genresBackground audio playback

J1 Loves Japan-J1 Loves You!

Stream a diverse range of Japanese popular music from the Reiwa, Heisei, and Showa eras, including today's hits and legendary artists. Also features an English-language service with talk programming and 70s/80s hits.

Japanese popular musicMusic from Reiwa, Heisei, Showa erasToday's latest hits

Bilingual News: Transcripts

Bilingual News: Transcripts

Bilingual News: Transcripts

Learn Japanese!

Learn Japanese through popular podcasts with native speakers. Check vocabulary and phrases using transcripts, practice with word lists and tests, and improve listening and reading skills with various learning tools.

Podcast audio playback with speed controlInteractive transcripts for vocabulary checkingCustomizable word lists and vocabulary tests

free with in-app purchases

Learn Japanese-Listen to Learn

Learn Japanese-Listen to Learn

Learn Japanese-Listen to Learn

Learn Japanese Podcast

This app helps users learn Japanese vocabulary through a game-based podcast listening method. It breaks down lessons into manageable segments for daily learning, aiming to improve proficiency for study or work.

Vocabulary-focused learningPodcast-based lessonsGame-like learning method

Yuki: NHK Easy News

Yuki: NHK Easy News

Yuki: NHK Easy News

JLPT Study & Japanese Reading

Learn Japanese with simplified news articles, perfect for JLPT preparation. Features include furigana, translations, and audio playback to enhance reading and listening skills.

Simplified Japanese newsFurigana supportArticle translation

free with in-app purchases

Read World News in Japanese

Read World News in Japanese

Read World News in Japanese

by Noriaki Tomita

Access a curated collection of overseas news articles translated into Japanese. Customize your news feed by selecting preferred sources from various websites. Stay updated with a wide range of topics, from the latest headlines to in-depth stories.

Curated overseas news in JapaneseMultiple source selectionCustomizable news feed

Radio.jp - Japan Online Radio

Radio.jp - Japan Online Radio

Radio.jp - Japan Online Radio

The Best Radio APP

Listen to a wide variety of Japanese online radio stations directly on your device. Features include alarm and sleep timer functions, plus support for Apple Watch, Today Widget, Spotlight Search, and Car Mode for a seamless listening experience.

Listen to Japanese online radioAlarm and sleep timerApple Watch support

free with in-app purchases

95.3 MNC News Talk

95.3 MNC News Talk

95.3 MNC News Talk

Radio & Music, DJ Chat & more

Stream live radio, music, news, and talk shows from 95.3 MNC News Talk globally. Engage in real-time conversations with DJs and fellow listeners, and stay updated with station events and social media.

Live radio streamingSong information displayReal-time messaging with DJs and listeners

🎬 Entertainment

Japanese News Player

Japanese News Player

Japanese News Player

listen to japanese newspapers

Listen to Japanese newspapers with this RSS reader. It offers text-to-speech audio playback for a wide selection of national and regional Japanese publications, as well as several web news sources. Stay informed through audio summaries of current events.

RSS reader for Japanese newspapersText-to-speech audio playbackSupports national newspapers

Updates from diverse sources

Access global news and diverse perspectives through audio broadcasts. Stay informed with curated content from top sources, delivering breaking stories and in-depth analysis directly to your ears. Personalized playlists and offline access are coming soon.

Tune in to global newsDiverse voices and perspectivesHandpicked audio from top broadcasters

Radioline: Radio & Podcasts

Radioline: Radio & Podcasts

Radioline: Radio & Podcasts

Radios FM AM IP, News & Music

Access over 110,000 radio stations and 10 million podcast episodes from around the globe. Enjoy features like offline podcast listening, music export to playlists, and customizable alarms. Discover new content by country or genre, all in one free application.

110,000+ radio stations10 Million+ podcast episodesOffline podcast listening

free with in-app purchases

FAQ about News Radio Japanese

What are the best news radio japanese apps for iPhone?

Japanese News in English tops our news radio japanese apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 92 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.

Are there free news radio japanese apps for iPhone?

Yes — 20 of the top news radio japanese apps we rank are free to download, including Japanese News in English and Japan Radio Station - JP FM.

Does Japanese News in English have ads or in-app purchases?

Japanese News in English has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.

How many news radio japanese apps are on the App Store?

We track 234+ news radio japanese apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

What kind of news does Japanese News in English provide?

Japanese News in English covers breaking news from Japan, including economy, technology, and local updates from major cities like Tokyo and Osaka. It also features news on top Japanese companies and travel/food content.

Does Japanese News in English offer radio?

Yes, Japanese News in English provides several streaming Japanese music radio stations, including JPOP. However, please note that most of these stations are not in English.