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A weekly English-language podcast exploring life in Japan, one story at a time. Topics cover Japanese culture, society, news, and expat life. Companion to theTokyoBill Japan news brief. If you enjoy the show, you can visit my site: theTokyoBill.com, or buy me a coffee at BuyMeACoffee.com/TokyoBill.  :)

  1. 4d ago

    The Ball is My Friend - June 27, 2026

    Each week, a single topic explored in a little more depth than my companion podcast, theTokyoBill news brief. This week:  how Japan went from having no professional football league to facing Brazil in the World Cup knockout stage — and the manga that started it all.   Music credit: MOTIVATE by Wavecont, via Pixabay.com

    10 min

  2. Jun 20

    Equal Under the Law, Just Not Married - June 20, 2026

    Stories from Japan, told from Japan. This week: a country where two-thirds of the public support same- marriage, hundreds of thousands turn out for Pride, and the law still says no.    Support: BuyMeACoffee/TokyoBill, or visit theTokyoBill.com. And, now on Patreon! :)

    9 min

  3. Jun 13

    Waiting for the Lights to Change - June 13, 2026

    Stories from Japan, told from Japan. This week: why Japan is fining people for littering in a city that removed all the bins — and who is actually to blame.    Support: BuyMeACoffee/TokyoBill, or visit theTokyoBill.com. :)

    12 min

  4. Jun 6

    Anonymous and Fluid - June 6, 2026

    Stories from Japan, told from Japan. This week: the crime wave that has no leaders, no members, and no address — and why that makes it so hard to stop.  Support: BuyMeACoffee/TokyoBill, or visit theTokyoBill.com. :)

    11 min

  5. May 30

    Not an Immigration Country - May 30, 2026

    Stories from Japan, told from Japan. This week: Japan wants your students, your researchers, and your workers — just not, if it can possibly help it, your permanent presence. Support: BuyMeACoffee/TokyoBill, or visit theTokyoBill.com. :)

    11 min

  6. May 23

    Stripping the Sacred - May 23, 2026

    Stories from Japan, told from Japan. This week: the people stealing the roofs off Japan's shrines, and why the rest of the world is partly to blame. Support: BuyMeACoffee/TokyoBill, or visit theTokyoBill.com. :)

    10 min

  7. May 16

    The Bears are Coming Down - May 16, 2026

    Stories from Japan, told from Japan. This week: why bears are coming down from the mountains, and what it tells us about where Japan is heading. Support: BuyMeACoffee/TokyoBill, or visit theTokyoBill.com. :)

    9 min

  8. May 11

    Two Prices for Japan - May 9, 2026

    Stories from Japan, told from Japan. This week: How the country is dealing with the pressure of high tourist numbers, including implementing two-tiered pricing. Support: BuyMeACoffee/TokyoBill, or visit theTokyoBill.com. :)

    11 min
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A weekly English-language podcast exploring life in Japan, one story at a time. Topics cover Japanese culture, society, news, and expat life. Companion to theTokyoBill Japan news brief. If you enjoy the show, you can visit my site: theTokyoBill.com, or buy me a coffee at BuyMeACoffee.com/TokyoBill.  :)

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  • Creator
    TokyoBill
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Copyright 2024 All rights reserved.
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    theTokyoBill weekly