Listen to Yahoo! News Japan
Catch up on Japanese news while commuting or multitasking. CastReader reads Yahoo! News articles aloud with natural AI voices.
Why Listen to Yahoo! News with CastReader?
News without reading
Smart Extraction
Article Text Only
Yahoo! News pages contain ads, related articles, comments, rankings, and category menus. CastReader skips all of this and reads only the news article.
Natural Voices
Clear News Reading
CastReader's Kokoro AI engine delivers clear, natural Japanese speech perfect for news. Proper names, numbers, and dates are pronounced naturally.
Speed Control
Read at Your Pace
Important stories at 1.0x for full understanding. Overviews at 1.5x for efficiency. CastReader supports 0.5x to 3.0x speed adjustment.
100% Free
No Paid News App Needed
CastReader is completely free. Yahoo! News is free. No paid news reader or podcast subscription required.
Frequently Asked Questions
About listening to Yahoo! News
How do I listen to Yahoo! News articles?
Install CastReader from the Chrome Web Store, open any Yahoo! News article, and click the CastReader icon. The article will be read aloud.
Does it work with other news sites?
Yes. CastReader works on any webpage. NHK NEWS WEB, Asahi Digital, Nikkei — any news site in your browser.
Does it read comments?
No. CastReader's extraction algorithm distinguishes between article text and comments, reading only the article body.
Is it free?
Yes, completely free with no limits and no signup required.
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