{"id":10362,"date":"2026-03-24T18:00:23","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T09:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/f-w.co.jp\/news\/international-narrator-2026-nhk-gogaku-english\/"},"modified":"2026-08-17T19:08:26","modified_gmt":"2026-08-17T10:08:26","slug":"international-narrator-2026-nhk-gogaku-english","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/f-w.co.jp\/en\/news\/international-narrator-2026-nhk-gogaku-english\/","title":{"rendered":"Free Wave Narrators Return for 2026 NHK Radio Language Programs!"},"content":{"rendered":"

A new school year is finally here! We are proud to announce that once again, Free Wave\u2019s international narrators will appear as regular studio partners in NHK\u2019s Radio Language Programs for 2026!<\/p>\n

Did you know that the proficiency level required for English in schools has significantly increased in recent years? Many students feel anxious about keeping up with classroom lessons, while many professionals find themselves needing English more than ever for global business but hesitate to revisit middle or high school basics.\n
\nNHK\u2019s radio programs offer a perfect solution\u2014anyone can enjoy high-quality lessons with just a single textbook. Classes officially begin on March 30th! Why not turn your English \u201cstruggles\u201d into \u201cstrengths\u201d alongside Free Wave\u2019s expert narrators?<\/p>\n

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2026 NHK Radio Language Programs: Featured Narrators<\/h2>\n
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\u25cfJunior High School English: Level 1<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\uff08Studio Partner\uff1aChris Nelson<\/a>\uff09<\/p>\n

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\u25cfJunior High School English: Level 2
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\uff08Studio Partner\uff1aNari<\/a>\uff09<\/p>\n

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\u25cfRadio English Conversation<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\uff08Studio Partner\uff1a\u79cb\u4e43\u308d\u30fc\u3056<\/a>\uff09<\/p>\n

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\u25cfEnglish Conversation Time Trial<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\uff08Studio Partner\uff1aJenny Shima<\/a>\uff09<\/p>\n

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\u25cfRadio Business English<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\uff08Studio Partner\uff1aHannah Geace<\/a>\uff09<\/p>\n

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\u25cfDaily German (Mainichi Doitsugo)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\uff08Studio Partner\uff1aJenna Rose<\/a>, Niklas Huda<\/a>\uff09<\/p>\n

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\u25bcNarrator & Voice Actor Search (Full Roster)<\/b>
\n<\/b>https:\/\/f-w.co.jp\/catalog\/about_narrator.html<\/a>
\n\u25bcBooking Inquiries<\/b>
\n<\/b>https:\/\/f-w.co.jp\/contact<\/a><\/p>\n
For casting foreign models and bilingual talent, contact Free Wave.
\nFree Wave is one of Japan's largest foreign model agencies, with over 30 years of history and approximately 3,000 registered foreign models, mixed-race models, foreign narrators, dancers, and actors. Our strengths lie in our proven track record and adaptability across all genres, including NHK educational programs, commercials, movies, music videos, SNS content such as YouTube projects, and event appearances. Please feel free to contact us for production consultations, including the casting of foreign models, foreign extras, foreign actors, and Japanese actors.<\/span>Free Wave is a Tokyo-based international talent agency representing over 3,000 global talents,including foreign models,half models,narrators,dancers,actors,and performers.
\nWith 30+ years of experience, we provide reliable casting support for TV programs, films, commercials, and multilingual productions.<\/div>\n

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