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.
Episodes

Saturday Nov 29, 2025
Saturday Nov 29, 2025
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 Nov 26, 2025
Wednesday Nov 26, 2025
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 Nov 22, 2025
Saturday Nov 22, 2025
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 Nov 20, 2025
Thursday Nov 20, 2025
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 Nov 15, 2025
Saturday Nov 15, 2025
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 Nov 13, 2025
Thursday Nov 13, 2025
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 Nov 09, 2025
Sunday Nov 09, 2025
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 Nov 06, 2025
Thursday Nov 06, 2025
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 Nov 02, 2025
Sunday Nov 02, 2025
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 Oct 30, 2025
Thursday Oct 30, 2025
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!







