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 Aug 23, 2025
Saturday Aug 23, 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 Aug 20, 2025
Wednesday Aug 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 Aug 16, 2025
Saturday Aug 16, 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!