The Kyodo News podcast features a discussion on Global Accessibility Awareness Day, which falls on May 16 this year, in Episode 44. The reporters Yamaguchi-san, Eduardo, and Su-san highlight a company in Tokyo that utilizes artificial intelligence to recreate voices for individuals who have lost theirs due to cancer treatment. They also talk about different technologies that can increase accessibility for people with disabilities and emphasize the importance of raising awareness among the general public.
The Kyodo News podcast is bilingual and aimed at English learners, focusing on news writing and translating difficult Japanese phrases into English. Listeners can enjoy journalists discussing recent articles while occasionally going off on unrelated tangents. In addition to Episode 44, the podcast features other episodes like “New DisneySea Hotel,” “Akira Toriyama and Dragon Ball,” and “Ride-hailing in Japan.” The podcast is a mix of informative content and casual conversations among reporters, offering listeners a unique insight into news reporting and translation challenges.
