Podcasts by Tokyo Podcast

The History of the Yamanote Line from 2021-03-29T04:05:13

In this show I am talking with Michael Filewood about the history of the Yamanote Line and how it evolved as a cargo hauler to the life line of the city today.

My Favourite Youtubers In Japan from 2020-08-25T13:55:22

In this episode, Tokyo Podcast’s host Anthony Joh discusses his move back to Canada, how it will impact the show, and some recommended Japanese Youtubers to tide viewers over until the next epis...

COVID-19 In Japan: What Happens If You Catch The Virus? from 2020-08-11T07:33:13

In this episode, Tokyo Podcast’s host Anthony Joh interviews a friend of his who contracted the coronavirus while living abroad in Japan. This episode will cover some basics of Japan’s healthcar...

Pure Invention: How Japan’s Pop Culture Conquered the World from 2020-06-29T10:41:15

A fun talk with author Matt Alt about his new book, 'Pure Invention: How Japan’s Pop Culture Conquered the World' about how the accidental success of Japan's soft power initiative has shaped the...

Dealing With Life's Challenges With Rieko Uesaki from 2020-06-21T11:58:11

How do we cope with all the changes that have happened in 2020? If you're feeling lost I discuss strategies you can use to help you find your direction and deal with the uncertainty of life. 

Dealing With Life's Challenges With Rieko Uesaki from 2020-06-21T11:58:11

How do we cope with all the changes that have happened in 2020? If you're feeling lost I discuss strategies you can use to help you find your direction and deal with the uncertainty of life. 

The Cost Of Having A Baby In Japan With LaShawn Toyoda from 2020-06-14T23:19:12

For many women giving birth to their first baby can be an exhilarating but scary time. Now imagine doing that in a foreign country where you don’t speak the language.

My guest today is La...

Inside The World Of Japanese Idols With ありす from 2020-06-09T12:23:45

On one of my previous shows where I talked about my favourite movies that are set in Japan I mentioned the documentary film called Tokyo Idols. It’s a fantastic look into the idol culture here i...

What It's Like Being A 'Hafu' In Japan from 2020-06-03T06:07:22

What is it like for mixed race people to live in Japan? On this show I interview three "hafus" about their experiences of living in Japan.

Can You Live In Japan Without Speaking Japanese? from 2020-05-26T12:52:19

We’ve received variations of this question often—”Can I live in Japan without speaking Japanese?” “How much Japanese should I learn if I want to work in Japan?”—but this episode was ultimately s...

Traveling In Japan While Blind With Tony Vega from 2020-05-12T09:49:21

For a lot of people coming to Japan for the first time can be a confusing and intimidating experience. The sheer number of people, size of the city, extensive train lines and a confusing languag...

Reading About Japanese Culture With Osusume Books from 2020-05-06T02:19:32

Yuka Ogasawara a self-described bookworm, noticed that a lot of foreigners were interested in Japanese literature, but not many knew where to look beyond the Haruki Murakami threshold. She start...

Working As A Salaryman In Japan With Michael Howard from 2020-04-27T14:35:05

Michael Howard is an American businessman who moved from American to Japan to work in a traditional Japanese company. His new book, 'The Salaryman' documents the trials and tribulations of tryin...

Working As A Salaryman In Japan With Michael Howard from 2020-04-27T14:35:05

Michael Howard is an American businessman who moved from American to Japan to work in a traditional Japanese company. His new book, 'The Salaryman' documents the trials and tribulations of tryin...

Working As A Salaryman In Japan With Michael Howard from 2020-04-27T14:35:05

Michael Howard is an American businessman who moved from American to Japan to work in a traditional Japanese company. His new book, 'The Salaryman' documents the trials and tribulations of tryin...

The Best Podcasts About Japan 2020 from 2020-04-18T09:23:59

Last week, our host Anthony offered a list of his favourite movies set in Japan, to help you ease the boredom of quarantine. This week, he discusses his favourite podcasts in Japan. The list is ...

My Favourite Movies That Are Set In Japan from 2020-04-11T13:15:40

Anthony shares with us some of his favourite movies that are set in Japan. Some of these you might know, but others may offer new material to enjoy while you’re isolated at home.

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Why I Moved Back To Japan from 2020-04-09T07:34:46

After leaving Japan in 2011 I never thought I would move back. On this show I talk about why I decided to leave Japan only to return a couple years later and why starting a travel business right...

What Are Your Best Options For Studying In Japan? from 2018-11-16T06:30:51

It’s becoming more and more common to travel abroad to study. However, if you’re thinking about studying Japanese in Japan, there are some things you need to keep in mind.

In today’s show...

How Old Is Too Old To Move To Japan? from 2018-11-16T06:27:14

On this show I will talk about the pros and cons of moving to Japan in your 20s, 30s or 40s and an old Japanese guy doesn't know how to use a computer! 

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The Amazing Convenience of the Japanese Kombini from 2018-07-27T18:06:14

A few months of being back in Canada and our host Anthony Joh is thinking that he’s missing one of the best things about Japan and it is the the Japanese convenience stores!

It’s not fair...

7 Random Tips For Living In Tokyo from 2018-07-17T07:47:42

On this show Anthony talks about his return to Canada and gives you seven random tips that made living in Tokyo just a little easier.

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Update on Renting an Apartment In Tokyo from 2017-12-03T10:26:05

In this episode we guide you through the process of finding and setting-up your new home in Tokyo.

The last time we spoke ab...

5 Things I Love and Hate About Living in Japan from 2017-11-15T07:11:39

After nearly five years MIA, Tokyo Podcast is back with Series 2. If you’re one of the listeners who stuck around – thank you!

Much of Series 1 is still relevant, but let’s be honest, a l...

Studying in Japan with Go Go Nihon from 2013-01-26T16:58

Starting with a simple domain name and website, Davide Rossi has built Go Go Nihon into a hugely successful company that brings students from around the world to study in Japan. 

Anthony ...

How To Rent An Apartment In Tokyo With Adam German from 2013-01-19T14:51

One of the first major hurdles that many foreigners face when moving to Japan is renting an apartment. Renting an apartment in Japan is a complicated process filled with all sorts of historic re...

Ishinomaki: Then And Now from 2013-01-05T10:15

The small town of Ishinomaki was one of the hardest hit from the 2011 earthquake and tsunami, which traveled up to 5 miles inland the tsunami destroyed over 40% of the buildings and left the sma...

Traveling In Japan By Wheelchair With Ashley Olson from 2013-01-03T09:07

With it’s busy sidewalks and endless stairs in and out of the train stations, is Japan closed off to someone in a wheelchair or is it surprisingly accessible?

On this show I talk to Ashle...

Social Media In Japan With Robin Sakai from 2012-09-23T09:11

Anthony is back after a busy couple of weeks at his new job at GajinPot to bring you a new show all about the different social media networks in Japan. With guest Robin Sakai from Social500, we ...

Why Jiro Dreams Of Sushi With David Geld from 2012-09-02T06:13:01

Jiro Dreams of Sushi is a documentary film by Mr. David Gelb that follows the daily life of 85 year old Jiro Ono who is widely considered to be the world's greatest sushi chef. 

The film ...

Japan Architecture Tours With Robert Day from 2012-08-29T05:41:01

Japan is a country of great contrast with architecture that is an eclectic mix of ancient and modern, east and west. Tokyo is a dynamic metropolis where you will find some of the worlds most uni...

Always Reading Caravan With Yoshimi Horiuchi from 2012-08-17T11:22:27

Yoshimi Horiuchi runs a non-profit organization called Always Reading Caravan that provides mobile library services to families in the rural areas of Thailand. The program mainly aims to provide...

Irezumi: The Art of the Japanese Tattoo from 2012-08-05T18:00:01

The history of tattooing in Japan is through to extend as far back as the Jomon period, which is 10,000 bc and even though tattooing has been in Japan for many years and is filled with historic ...

Listening To Great Jazz In Tokyo With James Catchpole from 2012-07-30T03:25:20

While New York is the place to go for jazz musicians when it comes to jazz fans it doesn't get any better than here in Tokyo. These are the words of James Catchpole, a transplanted Brooklyn nati...

30 Days of Song with Sayulee from 2012-07-22T14:57:37

This week Tokyo Podcast is pleased to welcome up and coming singer songwriter Sayulee, has won numerous awards for her singing and songwriting. Last year she launched an interesting YouTube proj...

Book Review Of ’33 More Reasons To Be Proud’ from 2012-07-14T15:33

On this show I'm pleased to welcome back Sachiko Takao who was a guest on Tokyo Podcast episode #20 where we discussed her epic bicycle journey from Okinawa to Hokkaido.

I asked Sachi to ...

From Classical To Bluegrass Music With Leona Tokutake from 2012-06-29T14:31

On this show we take a visit to the Appalachian mountain areas of the United States with fiddler Leona Tokutake. Leona is a classically trained violinist from Tokyo who moved to America to pursu...

Kendo: The Way of the Sword from 2012-06-24T14:31

This show is all about sports as we first look at a traditional Canadian sport and then later in the show a traditional Japanese sport.

My first guest is Chad Goble who runs the Tokyo Str...

Dealing With Suicide In Japan With Andrew Grimes from 2012-06-16T17:17:15

One of the most disturbing records that Japan holds is that it boasts one of the highest suicide records in the world. Some estimates place the number of suicides as high as 30,000 per year and ...

Being on Japanese TV with Bobby Judo from 2012-06-11T04:57:55

Many foreigners come to Japan with dreams of becoming a TV or movie celebrity, believing in the outdated myth that being a caucasian foreigner in Japan is the easy ticket to fame and riches. Man...

33 Reasons To Be Proud By Ruth Jarman from 2012-06-04T06:13:03

Ruth Jarman Shiraishi is a long resident of Japan and is the CEO of Jarman International which focuses on business development for nine unique partner companies, ranging from real estate to fina...

Forgive Don't Forget from 2012-05-28T05:12:14

When Japan surrendered to the United Stated in 1945, marking the end of WW2 numerous swords were taken from Japanese soldiers and given to American officers stationed in the Pacific. 

Pau...

Zen Buddhism In Japan With Reverend Takafumi Kawakami from 2012-05-21T03:01:21

On this episode of Tokyo Podcast Anthony talks to Reverent Takafumi Kawakami who is a Zen Buddhist Priest in Kyoto. We discuss t...

A Humorous Look at Japan with Amy Chavez from 2012-05-13T17:07

On today's show Anthony talks to Amy Chavez who is a long time resident of Japan and a columnist for the Japan Times and Huffington Post. Her column 'Japan Lite' has been published since 1997 an...

How The Shinkansen Rebuilt Japan With Christopher Hood from 2012-05-06T14:20

One of the most iconic images of Japan is that of the gleaming white bullet train passing in front of Mount Fuji. The shinkansen as it's known in Japan is a marvel of technology and engineering ...

Dealing with your Gaijiness with Hikosaemon from 2012-04-28T17:07:54

Anthony returns to Japan from his month long vacation to his home city of Vancouver, Canada. He talks about experiencing reverse culture shock at being back in his home country. 

We are a...

BC Beach Watch With Rohit Bhatia from 2012-04-23T15:53:37

The devastating earthquake in Japan and the subsequent tsunami carried millions of personal belongings of out to sea. These belongings are now starting to wash ashore along the coast of North Am...

100 Yen Japanese Arcade Experience With Brad Crawford from 2012-03-25T15:34:23

Imagine a world where video games reign supreme. Five story buildings filled with arcade cabinets, old and new, inundate the streets of downtown Tokyo. Welcome to Japan. A place where the arcade...

How To Get To Japan With Fabian Hoshino from 2012-03-19T04:06:28

On this show Anthony looks back at his time in Japan and talks about some of the challenges he faced in getting set up here. We also talk to Fab from Get to Japan about the services they offer i...

Japan Earthquake 2011: Stories of Recovery from 2012-03-11T10:53:47

On March 11, 2011 a powerful magnitude 9 earthquake struck off the coast of Japan. The earthquake triggered a massive tsunami that killed over 15,000 people and destroyed over 125,000 homes and ...

How to be Happy with Eiji Han Shimizu from 2012-03-04T11:45:28

In a recent survey the New York Times found that Japan ranked 90th in the world and dead last among industrialized nations for happiness and less economically developed countries such as Banglad...

Learn Japanese Podcast with Alex Brooke from 2012-02-26T09:58:32

On this show we continue our Japanese Language Series with Alex Brooke who runs the Learn Japanese Pod website. Alex is the host of the Learn Japanese Podcast and is also an accomplished musicia...

Photographing the Japanese Yakuza with Anton Kusters from 2012-02-19T13:30

With a history that dates back hundreds of years and a business empire that stretches into many areas of modern Japan, the Yakuza are a feared and respected part of Japanese society.

On t...

Dating in Japan with Melissa Feineman from 2012-02-11T14:22

One of the most commonly asked questions that we here at Tokyo Podcast get is what is dating like in Japan? Is it the same as dating in a Western country? Are Japanese girls shy? Do Japanese guy...

Cycling Across Japan With Sachi Takao from 2012-02-05T09:24:17

On March 10, 2011 Sachiko Takao set out on adventure bike tour to experience the wonderful foods that are available in Japan. Starting in Okinawa, Sachiko cycled the 2280 KM over 6 months to the...

Prisoners&Patriots Of WWII With Neil Simon from 2012-01-29T08:26

During World War II the United States government detained over 100,000 people of Japanese descent in interment camps throughout the west coast of the United States. One particular camp located i...

Innovation in Japan with William Saito from 2012-01-21T19:51:27

What happened to the economic powerhouse that Japan was in the 1980's? Where did the innovation and entrepreneurialism go? Is it still alive or has Japan Inc. suffered from too much by bureaucra...

Talking Languages with Uncle Polyglot from 2012-01-15T13:42

Having grown up in Japan, Yushi Shinoda developed a love of languages at a very young age when he started studying English and Chinese. An opportunity to study in China cemented his love of lang...

Surviving in Japan with Ashley Thompson from 2012-01-08T10:27

Moving to a new country and living an expat life can be one of the most rewarding and frustrating things to do, sometimes at the same time! The thrill of experiencing something new and exotic ca...

Exploring Japanese Castles with Daniel O’Grady from 2011-12-17T13:10:47

Of the 3000 castles that once dotted the Japanese landscape only 12 remain in their original condition. From old ruins to modern replicas, on this show we talk to Daniel O`Grady from Japanese Ca...

Marching to his own beat with Isaku Kageyama from 2011-12-08T15:48

The taiko drum is one of the endearing symbols of Japan and is one that stretches as far back as 14,000 BC. Traditionaly used in plays or to motivate troops in times of war, the modern taiko per...

Being a Jet Set Citizen with John Bardos from 2011-12-01T16:43

Many foreigners come to Japan to teach English for a short time but few stay long enough to set up their own English language sc...

Learning Japanese from Anime with Ken Cannon from 2011-11-19T10:56

Japanese manga and anime are hugely popular around the world and is a multi billion yen industry but despite its popularity there is some controversy over whether it is possible to learn Japanes...

Walking Through Japanese History with Paul Christie from 2011-11-19T09:28

Japan is a country that is steeped in history and culture and among the high tech skyscrapers and the neon lit shopping areas are remnants of a glorious past.

On this episode Anthony talk...

Being a Hafu in Japan with Lara Perez Takagi and Megumi Nishikura from 2011-11-12T15:49

Japan has a reputation as being a homogenous society with very little in the way of multiculturalism, at times even going so far as to proudly proclaim themselves as mono-ethnic. However this is...

Answering Your Japanese Questions with Unrested from 2011-11-06T03:32

The number of people making YouTube videos about their life in Japan has exploded over the past few years. However many of these videos are geared towards childish entertainment rather than actu...

Freelancing in Tokyo with David Chester from 2011-10-29T14:18

Many foreigners who come to Japan start their first job as an English teacher and sadly many stay in that job for their entire time in Japan. My guest today is David Chester who wrote a book exp...

Being Genki in Japan with Richard Graham from 2011-10-24T06:15

Anthony kicks off his Japanese language series by talking to Richard Graham who runs the very popular Genki Japan website. Richard has been making YouTube videos for some time now helping people...

Mobile Phones in Japan with Paul Papadimitriou from 2011-10-16T16:55

On this show Anthony talks to his former co-host of Bangkok Podcast, Greg Jorgensen about the flooding situation in Bangkok. Many parts of Thailand are under water right now and even the governm...

Enjoying the Sanook at the Thai Festival in Tokyo from 2011-10-10T07:18

On this show Anthony talks about the new iPhone 4S that is set to be released in Japan next week. The big news that is shaking up the Japan mobile telephone industry is the news that KDDI is now...

The Passing of Steve Jobs from 2011-10-06T06:38

Here’s to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The troublemakers. The round pegs in the square holes. The ones who see things differently. They’re not fond of rules. And they have no respect...

Why I Left Thailand And Moved To Japan from 2011-10-03T08:51

On this show Anthony talks about leaving friendly Thailand, experiencing culture shock at the rudeness of the Chinese and the feeling of relief after finally making it to Japan. 

He also ...

Typhoon Roke Hits Tokyo from 2011-09-21T17:53

Typhoon Roke slammed into Japan today at the height of the Tokyo rush hour causing the train system to come to a complete stop. With over 6 million people using the train system per day any dela...

Welcome to Tokyo Podcast from 2011-09-12T16:47

On this teaser episode of Tokyo Podcast Tony talks about what is coming up for the show. Some of the topics that will be covered will be:

• Living and working in Japan
• Shinto...
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