Japanese News Commentary Podcasts

Discover the best Japanese podcasts in the News Commentary category. Browse 162 shows with 114 actively publishing.

Last updated: February 28, 2026

162 Shows

A small but growing market for Japanese News Commentary podcasts

70.4% Active

114 currently publishing new episodes

Low Competition

Great opportunity for new creators to establish presence

Total Podcasts 162
Active Rate 70.4% 114 shows
Avg Episodes 124.1 per podcast
Market Share 0.01% of all podcasts

Overview

Japanese News Commentary podcasts represent small but growing with 162 shows. Of these, 114 (70.4%) are actively publishing new episodes, which is exceptionally high for this market segment.

Whether you're a native Japanese speaker or learning the language, these News Commentary podcasts offer valuable content. The variety ensures you can find shows matching your interests and level.

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Growth Trends

Japanese News Commentary podcasts grew 75.0% last year, indicating expanding audience interest and creator activity.

Publishing Patterns

Weekly is the most common schedule (42.0% of shows). Maintaining this rhythm helps build audience loyalty.

Update Frequency

Episode Duration

Episodes per Podcast

Top Japanese News Commentary Podcasts

1 バイリンガルニュース (Bilingual News)
3.5 (11,607) 700 eps
2 ニュースの現場から
ニュースの現場から

朝日新聞ポッドキャスト

4.1 (1,391) 2379 eps
3 MEDIA TALK メディアトーク
MEDIA TALK メディアトーク

朝日新聞ポッドキャスト

4.1 (821) 1583 eps
4 報談 【HOU-DAN】
報談 【HOU-DAN】

朝日新聞ポッドキャスト

4.8 (389) 41 eps
5 セイジドウラク
4.5 (350) 209 eps
6 新聞記者 ここだけの話
新聞記者 ここだけの話

読売新聞ポッドキャスト

3.6 (181) 204 eps
7 ドイツのメディアから
ドイツのメディアから

Yuri Sawabe & Yu Minobe

4.8 (147) 127 eps
8 GNV (グローバル・ニュース・ビュー)
GNV (グローバル・ニュース・ビュー)

GNV (グローバル・ニュース・ビュー)

4.7 (78) 175 eps
9 ラジオ組体操 Podcast
ラジオ組体操 Podcast

ラジオ組体操

4.5 (71) 5 eps
10 中日新聞 あしたのたね
中日新聞 あしたのたね

中日新聞ポッドキャスト

4.0 (56) 358 eps

Tips for Japanese News Commentary Creators

First-Mover Advantage

With only 162 podcasts, this is a blue ocean. Establish authority now before competition intensifies.

Ride the Wave

Market grew 75% last year. New listeners are actively discovering—great timing to launch.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Japanese News Commentary podcasts are there in 2026?

As of February 2026, there are 162 Japanese News Commentary podcasts, with 114 (70.4%) actively publishing new episodes.

How often do Japanese News Commentary podcasts publish new episodes?

The most common publishing schedule for Japanese News Commentary podcasts is Weekly, with 68 shows following this pattern.

What are the best Japanese News Commentary podcasts?

Check out our curated list of top-rated Japanese News Commentary podcasts above, ranked by listener ratings and popularity on Apple Podcasts.