Radio Nikkei 1 shortwave frequencies and schedule
Radio Nikkei 1 (Japan) has 8 scheduled transmissions on 2 frequencies on shortwave, in Japanese, English, aimed at Far East. Times are UTC, for the A26 season (EiBi schedule, updated October 15, 2026).
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Schedule (UTC)
| Time UTC | Frequency | Days | Language | Target | Transmitter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00–07:50 | 6055 kHz 49m | daily | Japanese | Far East | Chiba Nagara |
| 07:50–15:00 | 3925 kHz 75m | Mon–Fri | Japanese | Far East | Nemuro |
| 07:50–15:00 | 6055 kHz 49m | daily | Japanese | Far East | Chiba Nagara |
| 14:30–14:50 | 6055 kHz 49m | Wed | English | Far East | Chiba Nagara |
| 15:00–15:30 | 6055 kHz 49m | Fri | Japanese | Far East | Chiba Nagara |
| 22:00–23:00 | 3925 kHz 75m | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Japanese | Far East | Nemuro |
| 22:00–23:00 | 6055 kHz 49m | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Japanese | Far East | Chiba Nagara |
| 23:00–24:00 | 6055 kHz 49m | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Japanese | Far East | Chiba Nagara |
Schedule data: EiBi. Broadcasters change frequencies at the end of March and October; Skywave DX updates this page every night.
Transmitter sites
Chiba Nagara · Nemuro
Questions
What frequency is Radio Nikkei 1 on?
Radio Nikkei 1 uses 2 shortwave frequencies this season: 3925 kHz, 6055 kHz. Which one carries which programme depends on the time; see the schedule on this page (times in UTC).
When can I hear Radio Nikkei 1 on shortwave?
It has 8 scheduled transmissions, 2 of them daily, from 00:00 UTC. Reception depends on where you are and the time of day: lower frequencies travel farther at night, higher ones by day.
Can I listen to Radio Nikkei 1 online?
Yes, over the air: Skywave DX tunes the frequency through a public shortwave receiver that can hear it, so you hear the real broadcast as it arrives. Press a frequency on this page to tune it.
New to shortwave? Read how to listen online and the band guide.