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!
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Episodes
Saturday Mar 01, 2025
Saturday Mar 01, 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 Feb 27, 2025
Thursday Feb 27, 2025
A short (3-5 min.) English language news brief; stories from in and around Japan.
Music is Motivate by Wavecont, care of Pixabay.com.
Your support, simply by visiting theTokyoBill.com, would be very much appreciated! :)
Tuesday Feb 25, 2025
Tuesday Feb 25, 2025
A short (3-5 min.) English language news brief; stories from in and around Japan.
Music is Motivate by Wavecont, care of Pixabay.com.
Your support, simply by visiting theTokyoBill.com, would be very much appreciated! :)
Saturday Feb 22, 2025
Saturday Feb 22, 2025
A short (3-5 min.) English language news brief; stories from in and around Japan.
Music is Motivate by Wavecont, care of Pixabay.com.
Your support, simply by visiting theTokyoBill.com, would be very much appreciated! :)
Thursday Feb 20, 2025
Thursday Feb 20, 2025
A short (3-5 min.) English language news brief; stories from in and around Japan.
Music is Motivate by Wavecont, care of Pixabay.com.
Your support, simply by visiting theTokyoBill.com, would be very much appreciated! :)
Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
A short (3-5 min.) English language news brief; stories from in and around Japan.
Music is Motivate by Wavecont, care of Pixabay.com.
Your support, simply by visiting theTokyoBill.com, would be very much appreciated! :)
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!