The quiet demise of Medium Wave radio in Europe marks the end of an era. As we bid farewell to this once-dominant broadcasting medium, we must also acknowledge the new radio and digital broadcasting frontiers that continue to shape our listening experiences.

AM radio first hit the Japanese airwaves in 1925, heralding a new era of communication. It quickly became a household staple, offering a wide range of programming from historical broadcasts like Emperor Hirohito's 1945 surrender speech to the vibrant youth culture shows of the 1960s.