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What is Japan Daily News?

Japan Daily News is an AI-powered news aggregator that turns the latest stories from Japan into a daily podcast. Episodes are computer-generated, so the content is free from human bias.

Each episode runs about two minutes and covers the most important stories from Japan, including niche topics. The short format fits easily into a daily routine, such as a commute. The podcast is free to listen to and available on multiple platforms: subscribe via RSS or iTunes, download episodes directly from the website, or listen through Apple Podcasts. Content is shared under a CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 license, so it can be shared and adapted for non-commercial use.

Who created Japan Daily News?

Japan Daily News was created by Tim Klapdor with a focus on tech news from Japan. Episodes are generated using AI that pulls from NHK RSS feeds, with the OpenAI API producing English summaries.

The tech stack includes GitHub Pages, the Jekyll static site generator, the Internet Archive for audio hosting, and the ElevenLabs API for text-to-speech. The platform’s code is open source and available on GitHub under the MIT license.

Who is Japan Daily News for?

The service suits journalists, news reporters, podcasters, and anyone who wants to keep up with news from Japan.