theTokyoBill Japan news brief
A 5-minute (or so) English language news brief, on stories related to Japan. Get your coffee on and learn what stories caught my attention recently!
Topics include business, culture, defense, entertainment and more, with news sourced from a variety of reputable media outlets.
These stories, and more, at: https://www.thetokyobill.com.
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Episodes
2 hours ago
2 hours ago
A 5-minute (or so) English language news brief, on stories related to Japan. Get your coffee on and learn what stories caught my attention recently!
You can support my work via BuyMeACoffee, or simply visit my site, theTokyoBill.com, if you’re looking for craft beer in the Tokyo area. Cheers!
Music credit: Motivate, by Wavecont
5 days ago
5 days ago
A 5-minute (or so) English language news brief, on stories related to Japan. Get your coffee on and learn what stories caught my attention recently!
You can support my work via BuyMeACoffee, or simply visit my site, theTokyoBill.com, if you’re looking for craft beer in the Tokyo area. Cheers!
Music credit: Motivate, by Wavecont
Sunday Mar 08, 2026
Sunday Mar 08, 2026
A 5-minute (or so) English language news brief, on stories related to Japan. Get your coffee on and learn what stories caught my attention recently!
You can support my work via BuyMeACoffee, or simply visit my site, theTokyoBill.com, if you’re looking for craft beer in the Tokyo area. Cheers!
Music credit: Motivate, by Wavecont
Wednesday Mar 04, 2026
Wednesday Mar 04, 2026
A 5-minute (or so) English language news brief, on stories related to Japan. Get your coffee on and learn what stories caught my attention recently!
You can support my work via BuyMeACoffee, or simply visit my site, theTokyoBill.com, if you’re looking for craft beer in the Tokyo area. Cheers!
Music credit: Motivate, by Wavecont
Friday Feb 27, 2026
Friday Feb 27, 2026
A 5-minute (or so) English language news brief, on stories related to Japan. Get your coffee on and learn what stories caught my attention recently!
You can support my work via BuyMeACoffee, or simply visit my site, theTokyoBill.com, if you’re looking for craft beer in the Tokyo area. Cheers!
Music credit: Motivate, by Wavecont
Wednesday Feb 25, 2026
Wednesday Feb 25, 2026
A 5-minute (or so) English language news brief, on stories related to Japan. Get your coffee on and learn what stories caught my attention recently!
You can support my work via BuyMeACoffee, or simply visit my site, theTokyoBill.com, if you’re looking for craft beer in the Tokyo area. Cheers!
Music credit: Motivate, by Wavecont
Saturday Feb 21, 2026
Saturday Feb 21, 2026
A 5-minute (or so) English language news brief, on stories related to Japan. Get your coffee on and learn what stories caught my attention recently!
You can support my work via BuyMeACoffee, or simply visit my site, theTokyoBill.com, if you’re looking for craft beer in the Tokyo area. Cheers!
Music credit: Motivate, by Wavecont
Thursday Feb 19, 2026
Thursday Feb 19, 2026
A 5-minute (or so) English language news brief, on stories related to Japan. Get your coffee on and learn what stories caught my attention recently!
You can support my work via BuyMeACoffee, or simply visit my site, theTokyoBill.com, if you’re looking for craft beer in the Tokyo area. Cheers!
Music credit: Motivate, by Wavecont
Saturday Feb 14, 2026
Saturday Feb 14, 2026
A 5-minute (or so) English language news brief, on stories related to Japan. Get your coffee on and learn what stories caught my attention recently!
You can support my work via BuyMeACoffee, or simply visit my site, theTokyoBill.com, if you’re looking for craft beer in the Tokyo area. Cheers!
Music credit: Motivate, by Wavecont
Wednesday Feb 11, 2026
Wednesday Feb 11, 2026
A 5-minute (or so) English language news brief, on stories related to Japan. Get your coffee on and learn what stories caught my attention recently!
You can support my work via BuyMeACoffee, or simply visit my site, theTokyoBill.com, if you’re looking for craft beer in the Tokyo area. Cheers!
Music credit: Motivate, by Wavecont
About Me
Originally from Canada, I moved to Japan when the internet was new and cell phones could cost one yen. After finding my feet getting work and learning how to live in Tokyo, I got busy with my martial arts studies, where I picked up a number of nicknames including 'Tokyo Bill.' As I work pretty much only in English, I continue to struggle speaking in coherent Japanese. :)
I began writing a blog to keep busy during the pandemic and added podcasting to develop my speaking voice. Not satisfied with the news presentations on my music player about what's going on in Japan, I decided to create my own news site on stories I feel ought to be read (or heard!) by more people.
Anyway, thanks so much for stopping by!