theTokyoBill Japan news brief
An English language news brief on what’s happening in and around Japan, in a short-form (~5 minute), bi-weekly format. I’m a Canadian in Tokyo, covering the Tokyo area craft beer scene & news stories that happen to interest me...and hopefully to you, as well! Topics include business, culture, defense, entertainment and more, with news sourced from a variety of reputable media outlets. You’ll find these stories and more on the website -- https://www.thetokyobill.com -- thank you for your interest!
Episodes

Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
Japan's premier short-form English news program. Follow on your favorite podcast player to get the latest news brief.
And, your visit to theTokyoBill.com would be very much appreciated! :)
Music is Motivate by Wavecont, available via Pixabay.com

Saturday Apr 26, 2025
Saturday Apr 26, 2025
Japan's premier short-form English news program. Follow on your favorite podcast player to get the latest news brief.
And, your visit to theTokyoBill.com would be very much appreciated! :)
Music is Motivate by Wavecont, available via Pixabay.com

Thursday Apr 24, 2025
Thursday Apr 24, 2025
Japan's premier short-form English news program. Follow on your favorite podcast player to get the latest news brief.
And, your visit to theTokyoBill.com would be very much appreciated! :)
Music is Motivate by Wavecont, available via Pixabay.com

Sunday Apr 20, 2025
Sunday Apr 20, 2025
Japan's premier short-form English news program. Follow on your favorite podcast player to get the latest news brief.
And, your visit to theTokyoBill.com would be very much appreciated! :)
Music is Motivate by Wavecont, available via Pixabay.com

Thursday Apr 17, 2025
Thursday Apr 17, 2025
Japan's premier short-form English news program. Follow on your favorite podcast player to get the latest news brief.
And, your visit to theTokyoBill.com would be very much appreciated! :)
Music is Motivate by Wavecont, available via Pixabay.com

Sunday Apr 13, 2025
Sunday Apr 13, 2025
Japan's premier short-form English news program. Follow on your favorite podcast player to get the latest news brief.
And, your visit to theTokyoBill.com would be very much appreciated! :)
Music is Motivate by Wavecont, available via Pixabay.com

Thursday Apr 10, 2025
Thursday Apr 10, 2025
Japan's premier short-form English news program. Follow on your favorite podcast player to get the latest news brief.
And, your visit to theTokyoBill.com would be very much appreciated! :)
Music is Motivate by Wavecont, available via Pixabay.com

Sunday Apr 06, 2025
Sunday Apr 06, 2025
Japan's premier short-form English news program. Follow on your favorite podcast player to get the latest news brief.
And, your visit to theTokyoBill.com would be very much appreciated! :)
Music is Motivate by Wavecont, available via Pixabay.com

Friday Apr 04, 2025
Friday Apr 04, 2025
Japan's premier short-form English news program. Follow on your favorite podcast player to get the latest news brief.
And, your visit to theTokyoBill.com would be very much appreciated! :)
Music is Motivate by Wavecont, available via Pixabay.com

Sunday Mar 30, 2025
Sunday Mar 30, 2025
Japan's premier short-form English news program. Follow on your favorite podcast player to get the latest news brief.
And, your visit to theTokyoBill.com would be very much appreciated! :)
Music is Motivate by Wavecont, available via Pixabay.com

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!