As it has done with just about all activities around the globe, the novel coronavirus has reshaped how we consume our entertainment.
In Japan, one of those ways has been the revival, most notably among young people, of a once favorite pastime that had largely fallen on deaf ears: easy-listening radio.
As people have spent more time at home working remotely or away from school, radio audiences have seen a sharp increase, even among children. Experts are also lauding the positive health benefits of radio listening on the brain.