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
Sunday Feb 08, 2026
Sunday Feb 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 visit my site, theTokyoBill.com, if you’re looking for craft beer in the Tokyo area. Cheers!
Music credit: Motivate by Wavecont
Thursday Feb 05, 2026
Thursday Feb 05, 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 visit my site, theTokyoBill.com, if you’re looking for craft beer in the Tokyo area. Cheers!
Music credit: Motivate by Wavecont
Saturday Jan 31, 2026
Saturday Jan 31, 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 visit my site, theTokyoBill.com, if you’re looking for craft beer in the Tokyo area. Cheers!
Music credit: Motivate by Wavecont
Thursday Jan 29, 2026
Thursday Jan 29, 2026
A bi-weekly English language news brief, on stories related to Japan.
I'm a Canadian expat with an interest in current events and the local craft beer scene...& I want to share what I've found out with you!
Do visit my site, theTokyoBill.com, or support my work via BuyMeACoffee, if you can. Cheers!
Music credit: Motivate by Wavecont
Sunday Jan 25, 2026
Sunday Jan 25, 2026
A bi-weekly English language news brief, on stories related to Japan.
I'm a Canadian expat with an interest in current events and the local craft beer scene...& I want to share what I've found out with you!
Do visit my site, theTokyoBill.com, or support my work via BuyMeACoffee, if you can. Cheers!
Music credit: Motivate by Wavecont
Wednesday Jan 21, 2026
Wednesday Jan 21, 2026
A bi-weekly English language news brief, on stories related to Japan.
I'm a Canadian expat with an interest in current events and the local craft beer scene...& I want to share what I've found out with you!
Do visit my site, theTokyoBill.com, or support my work via BuyMeACoffee, if you can. Cheers!
Music credit: Motivate by Wavecont
Saturday Jan 17, 2026
Saturday Jan 17, 2026
A bi-weekly English language news brief, on stories related to Japan.
I'm a Canadian expat with an interest in current events and the local craft beer scene...& I want to share what I've found out with you!
Do visit my site, theTokyoBill.com, or support my work via BuyMeACoffee, if you can. Cheers!
Music credit: Motivate by Wavecont
Thursday Jan 15, 2026
Thursday Jan 15, 2026
A bi-weekly English language news brief, on stories related to Japan.
I'm a Canadian expat with an interest in current events and the local craft beer scene...& I want to share what I've found out with you!
Do visit my site, theTokyoBill.com, or support my work via BuyMeACoffee, if you can. Cheers!
Music credit: Motivate by Wavecont
Saturday Jan 10, 2026
Saturday Jan 10, 2026
A bi-weekly English language news brief, on stories related to Japan.
I'm a Canadian expat with an interest in current events and the local craft beer scene...& I want to share what I've found out with you!
Do visit my site, theTokyoBill.com, or support my work via BuyMeACoffee, if you can. Cheers!
Music credit: Motivate by Wavecont
Thursday Jan 08, 2026
Thursday Jan 08, 2026
A bi-weekly English language news brief, on stories related to Japan.
I'm a Canadian expat with an interest in current events and the local craft beer scene...& I want to share what I've found out with you!
Do visit my site, theTokyoBill.com, or support my work via BuyMeACoffee, if you can. 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!