Signals from Japan have been heard repeatedly in recent weeks, albeit mostly at low signal strength here in Central Europe. A good opportunity to hear NHK-2 stations is when broadcasting begins at around 20:55 UTC. At this time, all NHK-2 stations play the bright chimes of the ‘Musicbox’. Unfortunately, NHK no longer confirms reports. Here is my log from 20 October 2025. AziLoop, 40°.

774 2054 J JOUB NHK Radio 2, Akita (toh-aki) 8931 km
828 2054 J JOBB NHK Radio 2, Osaka/Habikino (kns-osk) 9214 km
873 2051 J JOGB NHK Radio 2, Kumamoto (kyu-kum) 9107 km
1017 2053 J JOLB NHK Radio 2, Fukuoka (kyu-fuk) 9029 km
1125 2051 J JOAD NHK Radio 2, Naha/Tomigusuku (kyu-oki) 9519 km
1134 1635 J JOQR NCB Bunka Hoso, Tokyo/Kawaguchi (kan-tok) 9308 km
1242 2055 J JOLF NBS Nippon Hoso, Tokyo/Kisarazu (kan-tok) 9359 km
1350 2059 J JOER RCC Chugoku Hoso, Etajima/Okimi (chg-hir) 9072 km