60 Best Japan Podcasts

1. Abroad in Japan

Independent filmmaker Chris Broad brings you his multi-award-winning YouTube channel Abroad In Japan in podcast form. Aided by broadcaster Pete Donald...son, they bring you a taste of life in the most unique country in the world, from great cuisine to capsule hotels, current events, and tips on how to spend your time there.more
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179.7K 436.3K 1 episode / day Avg Length 30 min
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2. History of Japan Podcast

Seattle, Washington, US
This podcast, assembled by a former Ph.D. student in History at the University of Washington, covers the entire span of Japanese history. Each week we...'ll tackle a new topic, ranging from prehistoric Japan to the modern-day.more
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2K 401 1 episode / week Avg Length 40 min Apr 2013
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3. Uncanny Japan

Yaizu, Japan
Every month Thersa Matsuura explores a different and little-known area of Japanese culture, folklore, and language. Uncanny Japan leans towards the cr...eepy side of Japan, which is kind of a refreshing counterpoint to the cuteness that permeates modern Japanese culture.more
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589 2.3K 1.4K 1 episode / week Avg Length 19 min Oct 2016
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4. Japan Eats!

Bushwick, New York, US
What is Japanese food? Sushi, or ramen, or kaiseki? What about Izakaya? Akiko Katayama, a Japanese native, New York-based food writer and director of ...the New York Japanese Culinary Academy, tells you all about real Japanese food and food culture. With guests ranging from sake producers with generations of experience to American chefs pushing the envelope of Japanese gastronomy, Japanese cuisine is demystified here!more
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11.2K 13.1K 21.9K 3 episodes / month Avg Length 50 min May 2015
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5. Sports Talk presented by JAPAN Forward

A sports podcast from Japan. Hosted by Ed Odeven, Jack Gallagher and Galileo Ferrari.
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1.4M 384 8 episodes / year Avg Length 39 min
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6. Japan Memo

London, England, UK
The Japan Memo is a monthly podcast series that unpacks why Japan matters in today's regional and global geopolitical landscape. In each episode, ...the co-hosts, Robert Ward and Yuka Koshino of the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) Japan Chair Programme will bring in strategists, experts, and practitioners from around the world to examine how Japan is using its diplomatic, economic and military tools to achieve its strategic goals, and what lessons it offers to other countries.more
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64.2K 1 episode / week Avg Length 38 min
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7. Deep Dive from The Japan Times

Tokyo, Japan
Looking beneath the surface of Japan. We hear from Japan Times journalists and guests about current events and trends in Japan.
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817.8K 457K 1 episode / day Avg Length 30 min
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8. Nante Japan Podcast

Japan
A podcast covering Japanese pop culture, including music, celebrities, video games, dramas, anime, and everything else in between.
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51.3K 2 1 episode / month Avg Length 121 min Dec 2019
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9. The Inside Japan Podcast

The best podcast is dedicated to helping you have more fun working in Japan. Whether you're teaching, freelancing, or working for a big company, w...e've got you covered with fascinating interviews with expert guests.more
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57.1K 8 episodes / year Avg Length 35 min
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10. Disrupting Japan: Startups and Innovation in Japan

Tokyo, Japan
Startups are changing Japan, and Japan is once again starting to innovate. Disrupting Japan introduces you to some of the Japanese innovators that wil...l be household brands in a few years and explains what it's really like to be an innovator in a society that values conformity.more
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3.6K 694 1 episode / month Avg Length 36 min
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11. Sightseeing Japan

Welcome to Sightseeing Japan! Join hosts Jason Nieling and Paul Bresin as they explore the land of the rising sun. New podcast episodes are released e...very other week covering a range of topics, from geisha to vending machines and everything in between.more
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3K 1 episode / month Avg Length 69 min
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12. Japan On Film

The top podcast for discussion of Japanese movies.
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433 125 1 episode / week Avg Length 59 min
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13. Japan Intercultural Institute

A webinar series that explores the psychological impact of intercultural experiences, informed by the sciences of brain, culture, and mind. We look at... the personal growth that can come from travel, working and living abroad, immigrating, learning a foreign language, and the challenges of bridging different cultural worlds.more
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1 episode / quarter Avg Length 33 min
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14. Business Success Japan

This podcast is made for those who want to develop or strengthen the communication skills, cultural savvy, insights into current trends and conditions..., and mindsets essential in a Japanese business environment. The helpful, practical suggestions and engaging insights offered here provide listeners with the in-depth cultural context to achieve their version of success while collaborating with their Japanese counterparts.more
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1 episode / month Avg Length 45 min
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15. Deep in Japan

The Deep in Japan Podcast provides rich and insightful interviews with people who have lived in Japan. The show seeks to get under the surface and exp...lore Japan through the rich and variegated experiences of the people who know it best.more
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340 230 1 episode / week Avg Length 83 min
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16. Small Talk Japan

Japan
This is a weekly English podcast about all things Japan! If you want to learn English or about Japanese culture, news life, and other fun things, give... us a listen.more
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1 episode / week Avg Length 56 min
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17. Krewe of Japan

New Orleans, Louisiana, US
Krewe of Japan is a weekly podcast that takes listeners on audio journeys through Japanese culture. With our hosts as your guide, and the help of gues...t experts, Japanese natives, and ex-pats, understanding Japan is now easier than ever before.more
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106 387 1 episode / week Avg Length 52 min
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18. This Week In Japan

Need a weekly round-up of the top news stories coming out of Japan? Look no further. Tokyo-based, British content creator Julian and Japanese entrepre...neur Yasu, are here to dive into the hot topics of the week. Recorded in Tokyo, 'This Week in Japan' is the perfect blend of current news, cultural insight, and in-depth discussions all woven through a friendly conversation between the two hosts. Stay up-to-date with the flow of stories streaming out of Japan, no matter where you are.more
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19. Living La Vida In Japan

A show about my experiences of living abroad in Japan. I have been living in Japan since 2016. Listen in on my adventures, family life, and things goi...ng on in Japan.more
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223 30 episodes / year Avg Length 5 min
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20. Got Faded Japan

Tokyo, Japan
The GOT FADED JAPAN podcast opens a tinted window into Japan's subculture, wild news, hidden peoples, underground parties, and all the other weekl...y fun, mischief & mayhem!more
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1.3K 664 678 1 episode / day Avg Length 64 min
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21. Japan Distilled

Japan
Distilled spirits have been made in Japan for over 600 years, but even today these drinks remain unknown outside the Land of the Rising Sun. Join shoc...hu and awamori ambassadors Christopher Pellegrini and Stephen Lyman bi-weekly for a deep dive into Japan's best kept secrets. If you enjoy exploring craft spirits from around the world, but think whisky is the most popular Japanese spirit, you are in for a treat with the Japan Distilled podcast.more
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813 977 1 episode / month Avg Length 41 min
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22. Japan Real Estate

From Japan Real Estate market fundamentals, with a special focus on investment - through guides, tips, tricks and interviews with industry experts - t...his podcast is your one-stop-shop for audio content related to one of the world's most exciting (and profitable!) property markets.more
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1 episode / day Avg Length 53 min
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23. Now and Zen Japan

Insightful conversations with Japan experts focused on business and culture, with stories of success & failure and lessons learned. Entertaining and e...ducational, discover first-hand what it's like to live, work, and experience the most fascinating country in the world. Direct from Tokyo, this is the Now and Zen Podcast!more
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1 episode / month Avg Length 44 min
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24. Japan Archives

Kisarazu-shi, Chiba
Two friends coming together every week to tell the history, myths, folklore, and poetry from Japan's long history.
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98 257 1 episode / month Avg Length 31 min Jun 2019
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25. Japan Experts

Japan
In this podcast, journalist and licensed guide Miyuki explores the cultural wonders of Japan, with Japan Experts who have in-depth knowledge about aut...hentic Japan. Ranging from arts and crafts to historic sites to local customs, the mysteries of Japan's cultural treasures are investigated by her inquisitive mind and comfortable interpersonal style.more
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560 139 686 1 episode / month Avg Length 22 min
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26. Japan Station | A Podcast About Japan

Every episode host Tony Vega is joined by a guest to talk about all aspects of Japan, including the Japanese language, history, Japanese pop culture, ...food, anime, manga, movies, music, comedy, the impact of Japanese culture around the world, underground social movements, social issues in Japan, and much more.more
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1.8K 506 1 episode / week Avg Length 52 min
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27. Japan 2.0 - Japanese Subculture

Kansai, Japan
Japan 2.0 hosts, David and Matt, discuss weird festivals, pop-culture oddities, funky districts, bizarre art, and fashion trends in this conversationa...l culture podcast.more
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1.1K 146 538 1 episode / month
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28. Care Package to Japan

Welcome to the podcast Care Package to Japan, where we showcase God's love for Japan through people. I'm your host, Evangeline, and I will be ...bringing various guests from all over the world to display God's deep love for the beautiful nation of Japan through stories of people.more
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2 episodes / year Avg Length 42 min
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29. Jandals in Japan

Tokyo, Japan
The best new show about doing business in Japan, bringing The Land of the Long White Cloud to The Land of the Rising Sun. How do you build a brand in ...Japan and nurture a loyal customer base? We will share stories from successful kiwis selling their products and services in the land of the rising sun. They'll tell you their tips for success and pitfalls to avoid.more
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99 198 1 episode / week Avg Length 58 min
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30. Made in Japan-- Conversations with Meljo Catalan

This is not your run-of-the-mill 'Cool Japan' podcast. I want to explore the side of Japan outside of sushi & sumo ; anime & video games. People from ...all walks of life living in Japan sharing their stories, their trials and tribulations and their successes. People who are hungry for making it and People who have made it. This podcast is about my conversations with them.more
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2.9K 1 episode / quarter Avg Length 50 min
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31. 8-4 Play

Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Every other week, tune into 8-4 Play for talk about Japan, video games, and Japanese video games, straight from the 8-4 offices in beautiful downtown ...Tokyo. Featuring the sultry voices of 8-4's own Mark MacDonald, John Ricciardi, Hiroko Minamoto, Justin 'JJ' Epperson, Roy Blakely, Sarah Podzorski, and Graeme Howard.more
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2.1K 12.8K 1 episode / month Avg Length 83 min Sep 2006
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32. Our Japan

Entertainer, Artist, and Translator Roza Akino, and Author/Illustrator Kiyoshi Parker bring you the latest news and opinions about the land of the ris...ing sun. With over 20 years of experience with the country and its people between the two of them, please join them to hear everything from tips on traveling through it to their unique experiences while living there. From toilets and tea ceremonies, from cuisine to Anime, there isn't a Japanese topic we won't cover.more
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32 9 14 episodes / year Avg Length 42 min
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33. Japan Rugby Weekly

Japan
Join Rugby Translator Doug Picken as he brings you a weekly update on all things Rugby in the Land of the Rising Sun. Each week we will share the news... of the week as well as interview special guests as they yarn about life in Japan as a professional rugby playermore
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1 episode / quarter Avg Length 43 min
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34. Dad Club Japan

Japan
Real dads discuss real life in surreal Japan.Through anecdotes and stories and from the perspective of dads living in Japan, the aim is to help listen...ers understand the complexities, curiosities and positive attributes of Japanese culture.more
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80 1 episode / month Avg Length 41 min
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35. Okada's Shorts - A New Japan Pro Wrestling Podcast

It's time for a new podcast from The Kings of Pod Style. The International Wrestling Grand Pricks. Two dudes from other sides of the world talking... all about New Japan Pro Wrestling.more
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263 1 episode / week Avg Length 51 min
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36. Ninja News Japan

The necessary Ninja news now.
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120 51 1 episode / week Avg Length 27 min
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37. Scaling Japan Podcast

Helping business owners in Japan scale their businesses from $100,000 annually to $10,000,000 and beyond. Everything you need to know from recruitment..., marketing, sales, and operations, we got you covered in taking your business to the next level.more
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2 episodes / month Avg Length 42 min
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38. Cat with Beard from JAPAN

Tokyo, Japan
'Cat with Beard from JAPAN' is the best PODCAST program to explore the colorfulness of everything in Japan! This program is hosted by Tokyo-based cros...s-dressing wrestler, singer, and Youtuber 'Ladybeard' from Australia with, 'Cathy Cat' who is a TV personality and Youtuber from Germany.more
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117.3K 1 episode / week Avg Length 39 min
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39. JAPAN WUT? Podcast

Tokyo, Japan
Gaijins you can 'Trust'! Japan Subculture, Music, AI, News.
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40. Ichimon Japan: A Podcast About Japan and the Japanese Language

Helping you better understand Japan and the Japanese language one question at a time. Every episode Tony and Ryan--two guys with master's degrees ...in Japanese Language & Linguistics--draw on their experiences in Japan and extensive research in both Japanese and English to shed light on all aspects of Japan.more
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1.8K 506 2 episodes / quarter Avg Length 55 min
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41. Medical Student Life in JAPAN

Join us for an in-depth look into the life and experiences of a medical college student in Nara, Japan. We will discuss all kinds of topics including ...medical colleges in Japan, student life, Nara and its surroundings, and much more! We hope this podcast can be a source of information and entertainment for those who are interested in medical college and Japan.more
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2 episodes / month Avg Length 19 min
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42. TKO Radio - Japan and Japanese Culture, Lifestyle, and Entertainment

TKO Radio is a weekly Japanese culture podcast where you'll be served a decadent slice of life in the most incredible place on Earth. Work, life, ...and leisure topics covered here as well as news and alerts to quench your thirst.more
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1 episode / month Avg Length 65 min
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43. The Tofugu Podcast | Japan & Japanese Language

Portland, Oregon, US
For people who want to visit Japan, live in Japan, and learn Japanese. Please excuse the tangents.
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49.8K 1 episode / quarter Avg Length 44 min Dec 2016
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44. Voices in Japan

Hokkaido, Japan
Discover what everyday life in Japan is REALLY like! Weekly podcast episodes with half-Japanese/half-American Burke (20 years in Japan), Ben from Engl...and (15 years in Japan), and Matt from Australia (18 years in Japan). All three of them are based in Hokkaido, which is Japan's #1 domestic travel destination! These guys and their guests share their experiences with dating, marriage, working at Japanese companies, teaching at all education levels, traditions, martial arts, the struggles of life here, and the reasons why Japan is truly an amazing place to be living!more
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1.4K 170 6 episodes / year Avg Length 51 min Feb 2019
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45. Japan Travel

Podcast by the Japan Travel community with inclusive, sustainable, and cultural touches: local knowledge, tips, memories, interviews, places to love, ...and travel words. Hosted by Sébastien Duval, community director for Japan Travel KK (Tokyo), for residents, travelers, tourism students, and travel experts. Also for listeners of diverse nationalities, parents with small children, vegans, and wheelchair users. Questions welcome!more
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157.5K 15.4K 5 episodes / year Avg Length 23 min
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46. Supernatural Japan

Supernatural Japan is a podcast about the weirder side of Japan. Learn about hauntings, ghostly tales, legends, UFOs, and a lot more. Join host Kevin ...O'Shea and guests as they investigate and research the spookier side of Japan. Sometimes serious, sometimes light-hearted and always interesting, this podcast has a little something for everyone interested in Japan, history, and the supernatural.more
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47. Japan By River Cruise

Fukuoka, Japan
Japan By River Cruise is a weekly podcast presented by comedians Bobby Judo and Ollie Horn, that purports to be about the Japanese river cruise indust...ry. For thirty minutes each week, listen to the latest insights from the fast-moving world of Japanese river cruises, and also hear Bobby and Ollie's takes on the week's news as it relates to Japan.more
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117 2.1K 1 episode / quarter Avg Length 40 min Jun 2019
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48. Japan Defense Journal

From Okayama, a look at past, present and future military/security topics in the public domain concerning the Japanese Self Defense Forces and those t...hat directly and indirectly affect Japanese archipelago.more
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49. Matt in Japan

My name is Matt Plewes, I am an American living in Japan for twenty years. I am an English school owner, a wedding minister, and an advanced martial a...rts teacher. I have an Indonesian wife and we have two school-aged children, a boy, and a girl. We live at the foot of the beautiful Japanese Alps in Shizuoka, Japan.more
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50. Mind Duck Japan

A tragic comedy podcast about Japan, Japanese culture, language, food, drinks, my weird ideas and me. My name is Filip, I am Czech and I like to get l...ost, find weird stuff, make loads of mistakes and laugh about it. I also talk about exquisite games on the Mind Duck Games podcast, thought-provoking books on the Mind Duck Books podcast and suffer through anime on the Mind Duck Anime podcast.more
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51. Pregnant in Japan

Your 'Pregnant in Japan' podcast shares wisdom and tips for being pregnant and giving birth in Japan. Benefit from my experiences and be inspired and ...encouraged by the natural birth process.more
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6 episodes / year Avg Length 34 min
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52. In From Japan

Erroll Maas and Jason Courtar bring you the latest gaming and game related news from Japan
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106 2 episodes / year Avg Length 100 min
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53. The Musicks in Japan

Aichi, Japan
We're an American couple who has been living in Japan since 2007. Kisstopher (she/her) is a mental health therapist. Chad (he/him) is a writer. We... talk about most everything in our lives, from being disabled / chronically ill to money to friends, and the role that Japan plays in them. Mostly, we want to entertain you, even though we sometimes talk about heavier topics.more
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447 5.5K
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54. Sincerely, Japan - The Drifting Podcast

Aomori, Japan
The show where we talk about all things drifting and Japanese car culture.
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343 49 3 episodes / year Avg Length 68 min
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55. Conversations with Green Changemakers in Japan

In the 'Conversations with Green Changemakers in Japan' series, we bring along passionate individuals to talk about various topics around ecology and ...well-being in Japan.more
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56. Inspiration / Innovation Japan with Nick Luscombe

Learn more about the inspiration behind innovation in Japan with Nick Luscombe in conversation with Japan-based startup founders, writers, artists, an...d commentators.more
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2.1K 10 episodes / year Avg Length 44 min
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57. Japan Explained

In this podcast, I will try to explain the most misunderstood aspects of Japanese culture and introduce you to things, events, and personalities impor...tant to understand this country. I'll tell you about samurai in leather boots, eco-friendly supernatural beings, and us, westerners, bringing weapons to help establish peace and treaties that set the revolution.more
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3 episodes / year Avg Length 27 min May 2020
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58. Hibana | The Japan Travel, Life & Culture Guide

Wauseon, Ohio, US
This podcast is dedicated to sparking your interest in all things related to Japan! Join us!, as we discuss travel, culture, language, daily life, his...tory, work, cuisine, and many other aspects of Japan. Come interact with us!, as we share our personal experiences, opinions & advice for all travel and life within Japan. Let's discover new things together!, as we interview Japanese friends, business owners, and many others to explore their stories, advice & experiences relating to Japan.more
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59. Japan According To Akil Podcast

Wanna know what life in Japan is REALLY like? Everything you need (and didn't think need) to know about life in and around Tokyo with a bit of com...edy sprinkled on top.more
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262 6 episodes / year Avg Length 30 min
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60. Made With Japan

Special guests from various fields will share their views on why, where, what, and how Japan can co-create well-being and prosperity with the world. H...ost: Ken Shibusawamore
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1 episode / year Avg Length 57 min
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