J-WAVE teams up with Hyogo Prefecture! Mitsuho Fukudome launches a podcast that brings you a “relaxed yet serious” look at prefectural government

J-WAVE teams up with Hyogo Prefecture! Mitsuho Fukudome’s podcast, “Relaxed, but Serious,” about prefectural government has begun. ​
J-WAVE (81.3FM) Press release: October 21, 2025 To Members of the Press J-WAVE teams up with Hyogo Prefecture! Mitsuho Fukudome’s podcast, “relaxed, but serious,” about prefectural government has begun.
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“Hyogo Talk” J-WAVE (81.3FM) has been commissioned by Hyogo Prefecture to disseminate information about prefectural government affairs using podcasts, and has begun producing and distributing the new podcast program “Hyogo Talk.” In addition to producing and streaming the programs, this project also handles everything from building a dedicated website for the programs to reporting and analyzing post-streaming viewing data. The host is Mitsuho Fukudome, a native of Amagasaki City, Hyogo Prefecture, who hosts the Wednesday evening wide-format program “GURU GURU!” on J-WAVE (Monday-Thursday, 10:00 PM – 12:00 AM). Together with Hyogo Prefecture officials, he will delve into the prefecture’s charms, unexpected initiatives, and current projects in a relaxed yet serious manner.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/25404/1871/25404-1871-f267c2bbb3c37ba49d29ac386c3ab0b4-576×324.jpg Mitsuho Fukudome The program’s motto is “Hyogo might actually be a great place!” We’ll face Hyogo’s good points and challenges head-on, aiming to spark some lively conversation and provide an opportunity for thought.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/25404/1871/25404-1871-7d94df0739bb4f7f28f858fb33df0912-1920×1080.png Recording Scene This program will help people living in Hyogo, as well as those from outside the prefecture, feel closer to Hyogo. [Program overview] Podcast name: “Hyogo★Talk” Performer: Mitsuho Fukudome, Hyogo Prefecture employee Distribution period: October 21, 2025 to March 2026 Broadcast Date and Time: Every Tuesday, 20 episodes in total, 20-30 minutes per episode Website:
https://hyogo-talk.pref.hyogo.lg.jp/ Distribution Media: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube More Information About This Release