ABC Announcer Mayu Shinkai Launches New Interpretation Radio Show 'Shinkaishaku with Mayu Shinkai' Featuring Football Commentator Ben Maybury as First Guest
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- ABC Announcer Mayu Shinkai Launches New Interpretation Radio Show 'Shinkaishaku with Mayu Shinkai' Featuring Football Commentator Ben Maybury as First Guest
- Mayu Shinkai, a new announcer joining ABC in 2025, launches a talk show that reinterprets contemporary norms. The first episode features football commentator Ben Maybury, discussing football from historical, cultural, and modern perspectives including the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: June 18, 2026
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Mayu Shinkai, a new announcer joining ABC in 2025, launches a talk show that reinterprets contemporary norms. The first episode features football commentator Ben Maybury, discussing football from historical, cultural, and modern perspectives including the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026.
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- June 18, 2026
Mayu Shinkai, a new announcer joining ABC in 2025, launches a talk show that reinterprets contemporary norms. The first episode features football commentator Ben Maybury, discussing football from historical, cultural, and modern perspectives including the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026.
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Mayu Shinkai, a new announcer joining ABC in 2025, launches a talk show inviting guests to add a 'new interpretation' to what is considered 'normal' in today's society.
Centered on everyday words and feelings that people often take for granted, the program explores their 'current meanings' through conversations with guests from diverse generations, backgrounds, and value systems. A 60-minute journey that slightly shifts your worldview—giving voice to the 'sensibilities of today.'
The first guest is football commentator and analyst Ben Maybury. This episode explores 'football' as a theme, delving into its origins, recent matches such as Japan vs. the Netherlands, and the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026, analyzing the sport from historical, cultural, and global perspectives.
What kind of 'shinkaishaku' (new interpretation) will Mayu discover through Ben's knowledgeable football insights?
Tune in and find out!
[First Guest]
Ben Maybury
A football commentator based in Osaka, originally from Somerset, England.
Since 2012, he has been a regular on Japanese programs covering European football, gaining popularity for his unique commentary that blends authentic English football culture with deep understanding of Japanese society.
[Program Overview]
Program Name: Shinkaishaku with Mayu Shinkai
Broadcast Schedule: Every Friday, 12:00–1:00 AM (JST), three episodes in total: June 19, June 26, and July 3
Host: Mayu Shinkai
Broadcast Area: ABC Radio, FM 93.3 MHz / AM 1008 kHz (Kansai region)
Listen online via PC or smartphone using radiko: https://radiko.jp/share/?sid=ABC&t=20260620000000
ABC Radio Official Website: https://abcradio.asahi.co.jp/
Centered on everyday words and feelings that people often take for granted, the program explores their 'current meanings' through conversations with guests from diverse generations, backgrounds, and value systems. A 60-minute journey that slightly shifts your worldview—giving voice to the 'sensibilities of today.'
The first guest is football commentator and analyst Ben Maybury. This episode explores 'football' as a theme, delving into its origins, recent matches such as Japan vs. the Netherlands, and the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026, analyzing the sport from historical, cultural, and global perspectives.
What kind of 'shinkaishaku' (new interpretation) will Mayu discover through Ben's knowledgeable football insights?
Tune in and find out!
[First Guest]
Ben Maybury
A football commentator based in Osaka, originally from Somerset, England.
Since 2012, he has been a regular on Japanese programs covering European football, gaining popularity for his unique commentary that blends authentic English football culture with deep understanding of Japanese society.
[Program Overview]
Program Name: Shinkaishaku with Mayu Shinkai
Broadcast Schedule: Every Friday, 12:00–1:00 AM (JST), three episodes in total: June 19, June 26, and July 3
Host: Mayu Shinkai
Broadcast Area: ABC Radio, FM 93.3 MHz / AM 1008 kHz (Kansai region)
Listen online via PC or smartphone using radiko: https://radiko.jp/share/?sid=ABC&t=20260620000000
ABC Radio Official Website: https://abcradio.asahi.co.jp/
FAQ
When is 'Shinkaishaku with Mayu Shinkai' broadcast?
Every Friday from 12:00–1:00 AM JST, starting June 19, 2025, for three episodes.
Who is Ben Maybury?
A UK-born football commentator based in Osaka, known for blending European and Japanese football cultures.
Where can I listen to the show?
On ABC Radio (FM 93.3 / AM 1008) or via radiko online nationwide.