100 Best Japan Podcasts

1. Abroad in Japan

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Independent filmmaker Chris Broad brings you his multi-award winning YouTube channel Abroad In Japan in podcast form. Aided by broadcaster Pete Donaldson, 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Category Culture, Travel Experiences, Current Events
Hosts Chris Broad, Pete Donaldson
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 4.2KFacebook 201.7KTwitter 454KInstagram 450.8K Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. Anime Addicts Anonymous

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The Anime Addicts Anonymous Podcast has one mission: To make make your anime addiction worse! Surrender to your addiction by joining the AAA Hosts as they discuss a variety of anime related topics every week.MORE Category Culture, Entertainment, Art
Hosts Pope Mitsugi, Mason, Caroline
Producer/Network The Anime Addicts
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 1.4KFacebook 3.2KTwitter 2.9K Avg Length 102 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

3. Anime World Order Podcast

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A podcast all about Japanese cartoons and comics as discussed by three self-proclaimed experts in the world of anime and manga! Plus anime news / reviews, coverage of classic anime, hentai / yaoi, and much, much more. Updated every week. We hope.MORE Category Culture, History, Media
Hosts Gerald, Clarissa, Daryl Surat
Producer/Network Anime World Order
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Florida, United States
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 541Facebook 1.1KTwitter 4.3K Avg Length 133 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

4. Wrestling Omakase

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Omakase means, literally, 'I'll leave it up to you'. It's a term primarily used in modern Japanese in sushi restaurants, where you allow the chef to prepare their own personal favorites, leaving your meal completely in their hands. Wrestling Omakase, therefore, is a show where we place each episode into the hands of one or two passionate fans, from all across the wrestling spectrum...MORE Category Culture, History, Current Events
Host John Carroll
Producer/Network Wrestling Omakase
Email ****@voicesofwrestling.com
Location New York City, New York, United States
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Apple Rating 3.8/5Apple Reviews 44Twitter 669 Avg Length 224 min Format Extended Since Jun 2017 Get Email Contact

5. Tadaima Live Podcast

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¡Hablamos de la cultura japonesa pop y tradicional, anime, manga, películas, festivales, expos y más cosas que ocurren en Japón!¡Desde México para el mundo!
Category Pop Culture, Traditional Culture, Entertainment
Producer/Network TADAIMA MX
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2Twitter 17 Avg Length 173 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

6. Ze Shows Anime Pulse

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A suite of podcasts.Anime Pulse an anime podcast. We've got our fingers on the pulse of Anime, with reviews, rants, and stories.Manga Pulse an manga podcast. We've got our fingers on the pulse of Manga??? we just be fun to listen to.Video Game Pulse an video game podcast. We've got our fingers on well you know what.Popcorn Pulse a movie and other video entertainment podcast. It's still new enough we aren't sure what our fingers are touching yet.MORE Category Culture, Entertainment Industry, Media Influence
Hosts Weltall, Tim, Joseph, Andrew, Nick, Akito Silver
Producer/Network Ze Shows – Anime Pulse
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 320 Avg Length 112 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

7. 8-4 Play

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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.
Category Culture, Gaming Trends, Cultural Impact
Hosts Mark Macdonald, John Ricciardi, Hiroko Minamoto, Justin Epperson
Producer/Network 8-4, Ltd.
Email ****@8-4.jp
Location Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 1KFacebook 2KTwitter 12K Avg Length 77 min Format Long form Since Sep 2006 Get Email Contact

8. Learn Japanese | JapanesePod101.com (Audio)

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***iTunes New and Noteworthy Podcast, April 2012***JapanesePod101.com is an innovative and fun way of learning the Japanese language and culture at your own convenience and pace. Our language training system consists of free daily podcast audio lessons, video lessons, Japanese Word of the Day, Premium tools, and a vibrant user community. Go to JapanesePod101.com to sign up for a Free Lifetime Account and get even more fun, fast and easy Japanese lessons!MORE Category Language, Culture, Daily Life
Producer/Network JapanesePod101.com
Email ****@japanesepod101.com
Location Tokyo, Japan
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 912Facebook 1.1MTwitter 48KInstagram 322.3K Avg Length 11 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

9. Super J-Cast

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Discussion, analysis, and commentary about all things from the world of New Japan Pro Wrestling. This podcast is a member of the Voices of Wrestling Podcast Network. Learn more about the Voices of Wrestling Podcast Network at voicesofwrestling.com .MORE Category Sports, Current Events, Culture
Hosts Rich Kraetsch, Damon McDonald, Joel Abraham
Producer/Network Super J-Cast
Email ****@voicesofwrestling.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 325Twitter 7.2K Avg Length 97 min Format Extended Since Oct 2015 Get Email Contact

10. Let's Anime

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Youkoso, Youkoso to Let's Anime. Every other week hosts Dustin and Lindsay will share the shows and movies they've been watching from the world of anime. Join them and their guests as they keep up with the busy world of Japanese animation. Be sure to subscribe to the show and follow us on Twitter and Instagram.MORE Category Culture, Entertainment, Arts
Hosts Dustin Cabeal, Lindsay Mallard
Producer/Network Let's Anime
Email ****@outlook.com
Location Los Angeles, California, United States
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 13Facebook 15Twitter 38Instagram 129 Avg Length 131 min Format Extended Since Nov 2016 Get Email Contact

11. Japan This Week

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A weekly roundup of the week's biggest — and smallest — national news, crime, politics and entertainment stories from Japan Today with a dash of opinionated commentary and a sprinkling of readers' comments. Ready for you every Friday evening (JST).MORE Category National News, Politics, Entertainment
Producer/Network Japan Today
Email ****@japantoday.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 40Facebook 1.4MTwitter 139.4KInstagram 41.7K Avg Length 12 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

12. Kowabana: 'True' Japanese scary stories from around the internet

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Each week on 'Kowabana: 'True' Japanese scary stories from around the internet,' horror author and translator Tara A. Devlin presents a selection of Japanese horror, creepypastas and urban legends translated from the deepest, darkest parts of the web. Creepy ghosts and vengeful onryo, cursed technology and haunted shrines. Discover horror like only Japan knows how to deliver. Brand new and exclusive stories translated each week. Find out more at http://www.kowabana.net/MORE Category Culture, Folklore, History
Host Tara A. Devlin
Producer/Network Tara A. Devlin
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Netherlands
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 720Facebook 1.4KTwitter 3KInstagram 2.7K Avg Length 50 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

13. Keepin' It Strong Style

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Keepin' It Strong Style is a weekly New Japan Pro Wrestling podcast, hosted by Jeremy Donovan and the 'Young Boy' Josh Smith. They provide in-depth analysis, reviews, and predictions on all things NJPW. Tune in for expert analysis and entertaining banter on one of the most exciting wrestling promotions in the world!MORE Category Wrestling, Sports, Entertainment
Hosts Jeremy Donovan, Josh Smith
Producer/Network Social Suplex
Email ****@socialsuplex.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 45Facebook 472Twitter 17.4K Avg Length 147 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

14. Learn Japanese Pod

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This is a podcast and website for studying Japanese
Category Language, Culture, Travel
Host Alex Brooke
Producer/Network Alex Brooke
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Tokyo, Japan
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 2KFacebook 5.2KTwitter 7.9KInstagram 2.2K Avg Length 26 min Format Medium form Since Aug 2015 Get Email Contact

15. Gridiron Japan

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Join sports journalist John Gunning; star X-League quarterback Aaron Ellis of the Dentsu Caterpillars; and pro football historian Greg St. James of the Sports History Network, as they cover the Japanese gridiron game.MORE Category Sports, Athletes, International Influence
Producer/Network Gridiron Japan Radio
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 6Twitter 997 Avg Length 42 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

16. New Books in Japanese Studies

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Interviews with Scholars of Japan about their New BooksSupport our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/japanese-studies
Category Japanese Studies, Academia, Culture
Producer/Network Marshall Poe
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 11Facebook 9KTwitter 16K Avg Length 52 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

17. Anime Fridge

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An anime podcast with Arthur and Brian Discussing Japanese animation and culture.
Category Culture, Animation, Literature
Hosts Arturo Millan, Brian
Producer/Network Arturo Millan
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 8 Avg Length 85 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

18. Digitally Uploaded

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Your #1 destination for discussions on Japanese games and culture; the companion podcast to www.digitallydownloaded.net. Thanks for listening!
Host Matt Sainsbury
Producer/Network DigitallyDownloaded.net
Email ****@digitallydownloaded.net
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 4 Avg Length 102 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

19. Japan Eats!

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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 Category Culture, Gastronomy, Food Production
Host Akiko Katayama
Producer/Network Heritage Radio Network
Email ****@gmail.com
Location New York, United States
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 125Facebook 11KTwitter 12.3KInstagram 23.5K Avg Length 45 min Format Long form Since May 2015 Get Email Contact

20. Cat with Beard from JAPAN

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Interested in Japan? Cat with Beard from JAPAN is the best podcast to explore the colorfulness of everything Japan! We explore the Japanese culture & sub-cultures from a foreigner's perspective including guests involved in the industry, such as cosplay/modelling, anime/manga, radio and television broadcasting, music, video games, etc. This program is hosted by Tokyo-based crossdressing wrestler, singer and YouTuber, Ladybeard from Australia and Cathy Cat who is a TV personality and YouTuber from Germany! Produced by Nippon Cultural Broadcasting, a major Japanese radio station with 71 years of expertise...MORE Category Culture, Modern Quirks, Travel Experiences
Host Ladybeard
Producer/Network 文化放送PodcastQR
Email ****@joqr.net
Location Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 30Facebook 250.7KTwitter 110KInstagram 30.8K Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

21. Eastern Lariat

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Crave a podcast that goes in-depth on the hotbed that is the Japanese pro wrestling scene? If so, the Eastern Lariat podcast from the MLW Radio Network is for you! Hosted by STRIGGA of Purolove.com and Cagematch.net and Dylan Fox of MLW's Lucha Talk and Cagematch.net, this bi-weekly podcast series explores the Japanese pro wrestling landscape with analysis, reviews and news on New Japan Pro Wrestling and beyond. Be introduced to new companies and their style of wrestling, insight on their business, wrestlers, rivalries, tours, big shows and much, much more.MORE Category Culture, Business, Current Events
Hosts Strigga, Dylan Fox
Producer/Network MLW Radio Network
Email ****@mlw.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 64Twitter 1.5K Avg Length 134 min Format Extended Since Jun 2016 Get Email Contact

22. Kawaii-Fi Radio - Anime Podcast

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Kawaii-Fi Radio is all about Anime, Manga and Japanese Otaku Culture! From the big anime news stories to what's worth watching to Back Catalogue recommendations, we're an all-ages podcast celebrating the world of anime - new and old!New episodes fortnightly and monthly YouTube Videos!Come join us - www.kawaiifi.com.auMORE Category Culture, History, Current Events
Producer/Network Bad Bard Productions
Email ****@kawaiifi.com.au
Location Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 6Facebook 306Twitter 73Instagram 264 Avg Length 85 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

23. Never Open Podcast

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Join Luke and Andy as they discuss the greatness that is New Japan Pro Wrestling. We are the podcast open to everyone. Even YOSHI-HASHI.... Our host come to you from across the world to give you results and analysis and entertaining fashion. You'll learn a lot while sharing the fun of NJPW. Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/neveropenpodMORE Category Wrestling, Sports Entertainment, Analysis
Hosts Luke, Andy
Producer/Network neveropenpodnjpw
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 26 Avg Length 71 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

24. Japan Real Estate

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From Japan Real Estate market fundamentals, with a special focus on investment - through guides, tips, tricks and interviews with industry experts - this podcast is your one-stop-shop for audio content related to one of the world's most exciting (and profitable!) property markets.Find us at http://www.nippontradings.comMORE Category Investment Strategies, Market Trends, Economic Impact
Host Ziv Nakajima-Magen
Producer/Network Nippon Tradings International (NTI)
Email ****@nippontradings.com
Location Fukuoka, Fukuoka, Japan
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 49Facebook 3.6KTwitter 246Instagram 374 Avg Length 58 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

25. Chatty AF: The Anime Feminist Podcast

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Exploring Japanese pop culture through a feminist lens.
Category Culture, Media Analysis, Feminist Perspective
Producer/Network Anime Feminist
Email ****@animefeminist.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 97Facebook 1.5KTwitter 8.9K Avg Length 74 min Format Long form Since Feb 2017 Get Email Contact

26. History of Japan

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This podcast, assembled by a former PhD 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 Category History, Culture, Politics
Host Isaac Meyer
Producer/Network Isaac Meyer
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Seattle, Washington, United States
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 1.2KFacebook 2.2K Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Since Apr 2013 Get Email Contact

27. Retrograde Amnesia: Comprehensive JRPG Retrospective

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A chapter by chapter, beat by beat analysis of classic Japanese Roleplaying Games (JRPG). We delve deep into the story, dialogue, game mechanics, music, influences, and themes.We've covered Xenogears, Chrono Cross, Final Fantasy VIII, Suikoden, Suikoden II, Xenosaga Episode I, Final Fantasy Tactics, and Lunar: Silver Star Story Complete.Yes, we will kill god.MORE Category Culture, History, Media and Entertainment
Hosts Chris Stone, Eric Layman
Producer/Network Retrograde Amnesia
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Louisville, Kentucky, United States
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 178Twitter 1.2K Avg Length 73 min Format Long form Since Sep 2019 Get Email Contact

28. Business Karaoke Podcast with Brittany Arthur

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The Business Karaoke Podcast is both a podcast but a community of global leaders who exchange stories to modernize the dialogue around business in and with Japan. The Business Karaoke Podcast is sponsored by Design Thinking Japan.MORE Category Business Dynamics, Cultural Narratives, Personal and Corporate Evolution
Producer/Network Brittany Arthur
Email ****@designthinkingjapan.com
Location Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 12Facebook 72Twitter 1.2K Avg Length 44 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

29. AniMimi - Anime & Japanische Popkultur

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Alle zwei Wochen sprechen Mutsumi und Anna über aktuelle Serien und Trends aus dem Bereich Anime. Außerdem gibt's Empfehlungen und ein wenig Smalltalk rund um japanische Popkultur: Musik, Essen und Leben in Japan! Tokyo MimiVengers: DAS Tokyo Revengers Hörbuch. Boku no Podcast: My Hero Academia Episoden Recaps. MORE Category Anime, Pop Culture, Lifestyle
Producer/Network Anna, Mutsumi
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 28 Avg Length 99 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

30. Got Faded Japan

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The Got Faded Japan Podcast gives listeners a glimpse of the seedy side of Japan's news, subculture, parties, peoples, drinking spots, and all around mischief and mayhem. Hosted by Johnny, & the Gang!MORE Category Culture, Urban Landscapes, Contemporary Arts Scene
Host Johnny
Producer/Network Got Faded Japan. Johnny
Email ****@thespiltink.com
Location Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 127Facebook 1.4KTwitter 701Instagram 1.1K Avg Length 51 min Format Long form Video Podcast YouTube
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31. Scaling Japan Podcast

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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.Go to scalingyourcompany.com/the-scaling-japan-podcast and listen to experts and people who have scaled companies in Japan share their journeys and tips.MORE Category Business Expansion, Marketing Strategies, Recruitment and Operations
Host Tyson Batino
Producer/Network Tyson Batino
Email ****@scalingyourcompany.com
Location Asahikawa, Hokkaido, Japan
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 21Facebook 6Twitter 2Instagram 89 Avg Length 51 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

32. Gaijin San

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Le podcast de 3 Gaijin français installés au Japon qui partagent leurs expériences et vous font découvrir toutes les petites choses de la vie quotidienne japonaise dans la joie et la bonne humeur. Rendez-vous mensuel à ne pas rater ! Avec Vincent, Nicolas et Amaury N'hésitez pas à nous aider en faisant un petit geste ! https://fr.tipeee.com/gaijin-sanMORE Category Culture, Daily Life, Experiences
Producer/Network Par Vincent, Nicolas et Amaury
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 95 Avg Length 154 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

33. Rolling Sushi - Der Japan Podcast von Sumikai

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Jede Woche diskutieren wir über aktuelle Themen aus Japan. Von Unterhaltung, Gesellschaft, Lifestyle über Popkultur und mehr. Eine Stunde Japan für die Ohren.Mit dabei Redakteure von Sumikai und AnimeSlam.MORE Category Society, Culture, Pop Culture
Producer/Network Sumikai
Email ****@sumikai.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 39Facebook 19.4KTwitter 4.9K Avg Length 65 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

34. Japanese with K

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I've been creating a Japanese podcast since 2021. It's designed to be clear and accessible, but not overly easy—a good fit for intermediate and advanced learners.As a language learner myself, I truly believe that consistent input is key to improving. That's why I bring you interesting topics every week, making it easier to keep up your listening practice.I hope this podcast can be a helpful tool for you to stay motivated and keep going on your language learning journey! website https://japanesewithk.com/Patreon https://www.patreon.com/user?u=80021678Ko-fi /ko-fi.com/kei825434MORE Category Language, Culture, Current Events
Host Keiichiro Shiiba
Producer/Network Keiichiro Shiiba
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 20 Avg Length 13 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

35. Made in Japan-- Conversations with Meljo Catalan

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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 Category Culture, Creative Industries, Personal Narratives
Host Meljo Catalan
Producer/Network Meljo Catalan
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 13Facebook 3.1KInstagram 790 Avg Length 56 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

36. Uncanny Japan

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Uncanny Japan is a podcast about all the more obscure corners of old Japan, from strange superstitions, cultural curiosities, to creepy creatures. Here you can discover all the lesser known gems that author Thersa Matsuura digs up while doing research for her writing. Every episode is uniquely soothing, brought to life by immersive sound design or relaxing binaural soundscapes (ocean waves, autumn crickets, rice field frogs) all recorded right here in Japan. Thersa Matsuura is a writer, folklorist, and graduate of the Clarion West workshop...MORE Category Culture, Folklore, History
Host Thersa Matsuura
Producer/Network Uncanny Productions
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, Japan
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 564Facebook 722Twitter 2.2KInstagram 2.1K Avg Length 25 min Format Medium form Since Oct 2016 Get Email Contact

37. JROCK ONSEN - by JROCKNEWS.com

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We discuss all aspects of Japanese rock music, so come relax with JROCK NEWS' podcast 'JROCK ONSEN' by joining our dip in the hot spring.
Category Culture, Music Industry, Interviews
Hosts Sizergyia, Mazohyst_Kyo, NBT, Nexus
Producer/Network JROCK NEWS
Email ****@jrocknews.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4/5Apple Reviews 4Facebook 19.5KTwitter 10.7KInstagram 15.1K Avg Length 52 min Format Long form Since Jun 2018 Get Email Contact

38. TOKYO JAZZ JOINTS

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An Irishman and American walk into a bar...Two obsessed foreigners share the stories behind their pseudo-religious pilgrimage around the unique beauty of Japan's hidden world of jazz bars and coffee houses, documented on www.tokyojazzjoints.com and in the Tokyo Jazz Joints photobook published in 2023.MORE Category Jazz culture, Bars and coffee houses, Photography
Hosts Philip Arneill, James Catchpole
Producer/Network Philip Arneill & James Catchpole
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 111Twitter 805 Avg Length 51 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

39. Learn Japanese with Noriko

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Hi, I'm Noriko 🌸—a certified Japanese teacher and Neurolanguage Coach®. Learn Japanese with Noriko is for intermediate to advanced learners. If you're an intermediate student, please start from Season 1—I speak slowly at first, then gradually faster. Season 3 is a level-up version with real-life dialogues, philosophy, and language learning topics. Join Japanese Together for our Podcast Conversation Club & Book Club, and sign up for my newsletter at Japanese with Noriko to learn about my coaching service. Enjoy listening!MORE Category Language, Culture, Education
Producer/Network Japanese with Noriko
Email ****@gmail.com
Location United Kingdom
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 248Instagram 25.7K Avg Length 18 min Format Short form Since Feb 2020 Get Email Contact

40. John and Sam in Japan: The International Comedy Podcast

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John and Sam in Japan: The International Comedy Podcast brings you live stand up comedy, musical comedy, the news you may have missed from Japan and around the world, interviews with people from all walks of life, and much, much more.Comedians from all corners of the globe will showcase their stand up sets, improv comedy recorded live from around the world will set the podcast alight, and special guests will speak passionately about their areas of expertise. All this plus your hosts, John and Sam, who have been comedians for many years, friends for longer, and humans for longer than thatMORE Category Culture, Current Events, Comedy
Hosts John, Sam
Producer/Network John and Sam
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Tokyo, Japan
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 66Facebook 285Twitter 931 Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

41. Grand Sumo Breakdown

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This is Grand Sumo Breakdown, a sports talk show about professional sumo. Keep an eye out for our main episodes where we preview and recap each tournament and bonus episodes on other topics specific to sumo. Feel free to contact us through social media or email us at ****@gmail.com.MORE Category Sumo Wrestling, Sports, Culture
Hosts Jake Danger Poirier, Ryan, Mak, Flyric
Producer/Network GSB Crew
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 105Facebook 1.5KTwitter 3.2K Avg Length 82 min Format Long form Since Sep 2017 Get Email Contact

42. Tokyo Fresh

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Tokyo Fresh is a comedy, travel, culture, and advice podcast by Jordan & David that covers day to day issues with living in Japan as well as interviewing people who currently make Japan their home. Probably good, definitely stupid.Contact Us:Listener voice questions:https://anchor.fm/tokyofresh/messageTwitter:@tokyofreshpodInstagram:@tokyofreshpodcast@afroinjapan@zyrellMERCHJPNhttps://suzuri.jp/tokyofreshpodcastUSA/EU/WORLDhttps://my-store-b9e39f.creator-spring.com/MORE Category Culture, Travel Experiences, Personal Development
Hosts David, Jordan Green
Producer/Network David & Jordan
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 3.7/5Apple Reviews 12Twitter 143Instagram 390 Avg Length 93 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

43. Learn Japanese | JapanesePod101.com (Video)

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***iTunes New and Noteworthy Podcast, April 2012***JapanesePod101.com is an innovative and fun way of learning the Japanese language and culture at your own convenience and pace. Our language training system consists of free daily podcast audio lessons, video lessons, Japanese Word of the Day, Premium tools, and a vibrant user community. Go to JapanesePod101.com to sign up for a Free Lifetime Account and get even more fun, fast and easy Japanese lessons!MORE Category Language, Culture, Education
Producer/Network JapanesePod101.com
Email ****@japanesepod101.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 176 Get Email Contact

44. Let's Talk in Japanese!

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A Japanese teacher talks in Japanese. As a teacher, I try to speak in not too difficult but not too easy Japanese.日本語を勉強している人のための日本語トーク！日本語教師の友が、難しすぎない簡単すぎない、ちょうどいい日本語で話します。Any levels of Japanese learners are welcome to this Podcast. Each title has a number from N1 to N5, which shows JLPT level.タイトルのN1〜N5の数字はJLPTのレベルです。応援はこちらまで↓https://www.paypal.me/ltjtomo/意見、感想、トピックのリクエスト****@ruby-s...MORE Category Language, Culture, Modern Innovations
Host Tomo
Producer/Network Tomo
Email ****@ruby-s.net
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 394Twitter 678Instagram 2.2K Avg Length 11 min Format Short form Since Jun 2019 Get Email Contact

45. TKO Rajio JAPAN - Japanese Culture, Lifestyle, and Entertainment

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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 Category Culture, History, Current Events
Producer/Network TKO Rajio
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 8 Avg Length 61 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

46. Manga Machinations

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**New Episodes every Monday!** Join hosts dakazu, darfox8, Seamus2389, and Morgana Santilli for Manga Machinations! Our weekly manga discussions focus on introducing lots of unknown manga and doing in-depth retrospective reviews of titles such as 'Tokyo Tarareba Girls', 'BLAME!', Tezuka Osamu's 'Phoenix', and more! Get more info at mangamachinations.com and send emails to ****@gmail.comMORE Category Culture, History, Art and Literature
Hosts Dakazu, Dar, Seamus Scanlon, Morgana Santilli
Producer/Network Manga Mac Crew
Email ****@gmail.com
Location United States
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 37Twitter 592 Avg Length 100 min Format Extended Since Sep 2014 Get Email Contact

47. Krewe of Japan

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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 guest experts, Japanese natives, and ex-pats, understanding Japan is now easier than ever before.MORE Category Culture, History, Innovations
Producer/Network Japan Society of New Orleans
Email ****@gmail.com
Location New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 24 Avg Length 56 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

48. Disrupting Japan

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Startups work differently in Japan, and there is a lot happening here right now. Disrupting Japan introduces you to the most innovative founders and VCs, and shows you what it's like to be an innovator in a society that prizes conformity.MORE Category Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Technology, Venture Capital
Host Tim Romero
Producer/Network Tim Romero
Email ****@t3.org
Location Tokyo, Japan
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 208Twitter 687 Avg Length 38 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

49. Death Radio

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Japanese True Crime Podcast hosted by a Japanese metalhead CAT. I'm trying my best. 日本語のデスラジオはこちらから→https://linktr.ee/deathradiohttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/deathradioMORE Category True Crime, Culture, History
Producer/Network Cat Deathradio
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 13Twitter 1.1KInstagram 1.4K Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

50. Japanese podcast for beginners (Nihongo con Teppei)

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'AI Transcripts are now available on my Patreon! patreon.com/nihongoconteppei Japanese podcast for beginners,Nihongo con Teppei,The best way to learn how to speak Japanese naturally!,is a podcast for learners of Japanese language. Listen,learn and have fun while picking up natural Japanese as it really is spoken.Let's study Japanese with me! If you like this podcast, and you have the means, please consider making a donation. サポーターをどんどん募集中！！ http://teppei.nihongoconteppei.com https://www.italki.com/i/D6ccAG?hl=ja I teach here! Find me!MORE Category Language, Culture, Everyday Life
Host Teppei Sensei
Producer/Network Japanese podcast for beginners (Nihongo con Teppei)
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 928Facebook 1.4KTwitter 309 Since Jul 2019 Get Email Contact

51. Sightseeing Japan

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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 every other week covering a range of topics, from geisha to vending machines and everything in between.MORE Category Culture, Travel Experiences, Lifestyle
Hosts Jason Nieling, Paul Bresin
Producer/Network Jason Nieling and Paul Bresin
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Japan
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 205Facebook 3.3KTwitter 54Instagram 3.1K Avg Length 79 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

52. Japan Memo

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The Japan Memo is a monthly podcast series that analyses why Japan matters in today's regional and global geopolitical landscape. In each episode, Robert Ward 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Category Diplomacy, Economy, Military
Host Robert Ward
Producer/Network The International Institute for Strategic Studies
Email ****@iiss.org
Location London, England, United Kingdom
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 14Facebook 74.4KInstagram 19.9K Avg Length 54 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

53. Bunko!

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Le podcast qui décortique la culture manga
Category Culture, History, Industry
Hosts Pedro Araujo, Julien Bernard, Maximilian Tubiana
Producer/Network Bunko!
Email ****@gmail.com
Location France
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 76Twitter 669Instagram 389 Avg Length 117 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

54. Nante Japan Podcast

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A podcast covering Japanese pop culture, including music, celebrities, video games, dramas, anime, and everything else in between.
Category Pop Culture, Entertainment Industry, Media and Arts
Producer/Network Arama! Japan
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Japan
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 3.1/5Apple Reviews 10Facebook 51.3KTwitter 2Instagram 3.3K Avg Length 123 min Format Extended Since Dec 2019 Get Email Contact

55. Explore Japon

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Le podcast qui explore toute les facettes du Japon. Voyage, lifestyle , culture ou l'apprentissage du japonais partons ensemble pour ce magnifique pays.
Category Travel, Culture, Language
Producer/Network Ngee
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 207Facebook 1.7KTwitter 307 Avg Length 63 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

56. Delusional Otaku

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Just an Otaku talking about the animes that I have seen and mangas. Follow me on Instagram @delirante_otaku
Category Culture, Artistry, Entertainment
Host Delusional Otaku
Producer/Network Delusional Otaku
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2 Avg Length 12 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

57. Supernatural Japan

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Explore the dark side of Japan with the Supernatural Japan Podcast — where chilling true crime, eerie urban legends, and spine-tingling folklore come together. Each episode dives deep into Japan's haunted history, mysterious disappearances, yokai encounters, and unsolved cases that blur the line between myth and reality. Perfect for fans of paranormal podcasts, Japanese culture, and true crime. Subscribe now and uncover the secrets lurking in the shadows of Japan.MORE Category Supernatural, Folklore, Culture and History
Host Kevin OShea
Producer/Network Supernatural Japan
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Malaysia
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 19 Avg Length 17 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

58. Everyday Japanese Podcast

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Join SayuriSaying for an enriching journey into Japanese culture and language, perfect for intermediate learners and cultural enthusiasts. Dive into a variety of topics, from social norms to personal insights and cultural concepts like '縁(En)'. Enjoy engaging discussions, both in solo narratives and special episodes featuring guest speakers, bringing Japan's essence closer to you. Explore deeper with our transcripts and video podcasts at sayurisaying.com. Subscribe for a unique blend of insightful language learning and cultural experiences with us?!MORE Category Culture, Language, Current Events
Host Sayuri Saying
Producer/Network Sayuri Saying
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Japan
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 221Instagram 1.9K Avg Length 14 min Format Short form Since Jun 2020 Get Email Contact

59. The Miku Real Japanese Podcast | Japanese conversation | Japanese culture

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Do you want to practice listening to Japanese the way we really speak it? Are you finding it difficult to communicate in Japanese even though you study hard? This podcast is to help you to have natural conversations in Japanese and share Japanese culture with the world!! If you want to learn to speak natural sounding Japanese fast, please consider getting my course: https://www.mikurealjapanese.com/MORE Category Culture, Language, Philosophical and Personal Growth
Host Miku
Producer/Network Miku
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Japan
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 1.1KFacebook 5.2KInstagram 78.8K Avg Length 24 min Format Medium form Since Mar 2021 Get Email Contact

60. Japan's Top Business Interviews Podcast By Dale Carnegie Training Tokyo Japan

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Japan's Top Business Interviews is the premier business interview podcast for people who want to know more about business in japan. The guests cover a range of industries and organisation sizes, to present a thorough overview of issues with leading in Japan. If you are a leader, especialy someone leading in Japan, then this is the podcast for you.MORE Category Business, Culture, Economics
Host Dr. Greg Story
Producer/Network Dr. Greg Story
Email ****@dalecarnegie.com
Location Tokyo, Japan
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4/5Apple Reviews 7Facebook 1.4KTwitter 218 Avg Length 66 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

61. Sengoku Daimyo's Chronicles of Japan

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Sengoku Daimyo's Chronicles of Japan is a Japanese history podcast where we will be going through a chronological history of Japan. We will start with prehistory and continue up through the Meiji period. Episodes are released as soon as they are available--working on a monthly release schedule.MORE Category History, Culture, Geopolitics
Host Joshua Badgley
Producer/Network Sengoku Daimyo
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 56Facebook 876Twitter 260 Avg Length 41 min Format Long form Since Aug 2019 Get Email Contact

62. TheJapanesePage.com - Beginning Japanese Phrases

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For beginner to upper beginner learners of Japanese. Each episode presents a useful vocabulary word and an example sentence. Use shadowing, repetition, and sentence break-downs to fully understand the Japanese. Show notes can be found at https://thejapanesepage.com/beginning-japanese-phrases-podcast-and-videos/MORE Category Language, Culture, Education
Producer/Network TheJapanesePage.com
Email ****@thejapanshop.com
Location Lake City, Florida, United States
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 16Facebook 23.5KTwitter 6KInstagram 26.8K Avg Length 2 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

63. How to Japanese Podcast

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Everyone learning Japanese needs a senpai - this podcast is your digital senpai. Join Daniel from HowToJapanese.com and guests to learn what strategies have been effective for them as they study, live, and work in Japan and using Japanese.MORE Category Language Learning, Culture, Lifestyle
Producer/Network Daniel Morales
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 14Twitter 16.4K Avg Length 38 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

64. Japanese Swotter - Speaking Drill + Shadowing

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Are you learning Japanese and looking for more opportunities to speak? This Podcast drill is exactly for you. Simply repeat after me - while you are commuting, cooking or even in your bed. The drill also includes plain style dialogue, which is an informal style spoken in daily life among friends and family, and also in Anime. Now more shadowing practices are available, too. Have a go and get fluent soon! --- Learning Nihongo is fun, ne. More drills and full transcripts/translations (on your smartphone! PDF) are available on Patreon.MORE Category Culture, Language, Education
Producer/Network Yoko
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 23Instagram 92 Avg Length 17 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

65. Small Talk Japan

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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.
Category Culture, Societal Issues, Current Events
Host Mitchell Royce Stapleton
Producer/Network Small Talk Japan
Email ****@stori.jp
Location Japan
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 3.8/5Apple Reviews 173 Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Video Podcast YouTube
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66. NHKラジオニュース

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NHKラジオニュースを、いつでもどこでもお聞きになれるサービスです。
Category Current Events, Politics, Society & Culture
Producer/Network ＮＨＫポッドキャスト
Email ****@nhk.jp
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 8.6K Avg Length 15 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

67. Japan Experts: Effortless Planning & Immersive Travel

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The Japan Experts, hosted by licensed guide Miyuki Seguchi, is your go-to podcast for expert tips to plan and book an authentic trip to Japan. Whether you're crafting a personalised itinerary, navigating Japan's trains like a local, or seeking unforgettable cultural experiences, each episode offers local expert knowledge and firsthand insights to help you travel confidently and create lifelong memories in Japan. Find out more: miyukiseguchi.comMORE Category Travel Experiences, Cultural Insights, Tourism Strategies
Host Miyuki Seguchi
Producer/Network Licensed Guide Miyuki Seguchi
Email ****@miyukiseguchi.com
Location Japan
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 48Twitter 141Instagram 1.4K Avg Length 18 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

68. Megumi's Daily Japanese Adventures【日本語Podcast】

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Japanese teacher MC Megumi will talk about my daily life.I will talk about my daily discoveries and topics in my daily life. I will also introduce some of the places I have traveled to in Japan that I recommend. I would like people who are studying Japanese to listen to it for listening practice.●https://www.youtube.com/@MegumisDailyJapaneseAdventures●Message to Megumi/Transcript https://www.me-class.jp ●https://buymeacoffee...MORE Category Culture, Travel Experiences, Linguistic Nuances
Host Megumi.
Producer/Network Megumi.
Email ****@me-class.jp
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 13Instagram 94 Avg Length 9 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

69. Learn Japanese from real talks by Hiro

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In this podcast episodes, I(Hiro) talk about Japanese culture, customs, history, language and various other topics.I usually talk myself but sometimes invite my partner, my friends and my students and have conversations with them. You can improve your listening skill and increase vocabulary through these episodes.Enjoy learning Japanese!MORE Category Language, Culture, Personal Experiences
Producer/Network Hiro
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 39Instagram 61 Avg Length 5 min Format Bite size Since Apr 2020 Get Email Contact

70. Japanese with Shun

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This is a Japanese podcast for the beginner-intermediate Japanese learners . I will mainly use grammar from Genki 1-textbook and some from Genki 2. Therefore, this podcast is perfect for those who have started learning Japanese maybe just a couple of months or years ago. By listening to native Japanese, you can enhance your listening and speaking level rapidly. 🎙TRANSCRIPT🎙 https://www.patreon.com/Japanesewithshun?fan_landing=true ⭐️Private Japanese Class with Shun⭐️ https://calendly.com/japanesewithshun 📹YouTube📹 https://www.youtube.com/@JapanesewithShunMORE Category Language, Culture, Travel Experiences
Host Shunsuke Otani
Producer/Network Shunsuke Otani
Email ****@hotmail.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 521 Avg Length 17 min Format Short form Video Podcast YouTube
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71. Japan Station: A Podcast About Japanese Culture & the Japanese Language

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Helping you understand everything you should know about Japan.Interviews with Japan experts, deep dives into Japanese culture and society, and plenty of laughs; every episode host Tony R. Vega sheds light on a different aspect of Japan. Whether you're planning a visit to Japan, learning Japanese or just have a passion for all things Japan, we've got something for you!Common topics include・Japanese culture・Deep dives into the Japanese language・Japanese history・Japanese food・Japan travel tips・Japanese pop culture: anime, manga, movies, etc・The stories of foreigners living in Japan・And more!Episodes release on the 1st and 21st of the month...MORE Category Culture, Society, History
Host Tony R. Vega
Producer/Network JapanKyo.com
Email ****@japanstationpodcast.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 23Facebook 2.2KTwitter 589 Avg Length 43 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

72. Japan Distilled

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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 shochu 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 Category Culture, History, Craftsmanship
Hosts Christopher Pellegrini, Stephen Lyman
Producer/Network Christopher Pellegrini, Stephen Lyman
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Japan
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 88Facebook 877Twitter 1.1KInstagram 1.6K Avg Length 44 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

73. One Controller Port Podcast

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One Controller Port is a video game podcast focused on niche games, news stories, and topics. Learn something new every week with a show that differs from your typical weekly gaming podcast.Part of OneControllerPort.com, which features video reviews, articles, podcasts, streams, and more!Find me on Twitter @OculinMORE Category Gaming Culture, History, Game Development
Host Benjamin Yoder
Producer/Network Benjamin Yoder
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4/5Apple Reviews 4Twitter 1K Avg Length 91 min Format Extended Since Feb 2011 Get Email Contact

74. Ichiban Sweet Cast - A New Japan Pro Wrestling Podcast

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It's time for a new podcast from The Kings of Pod Style. The International Wrestling Grand Pricks. 2 dudes from other sides of the world talking all about New Japan Pro Wrestling. Follow Us On Social Media:Twitter: @IchibanSWEETInstagram: @ichibansweetIchiban Sweet Cast Theme by Point Breakdown: https://pointbreakdown.bandcamp.com/ Ichiban Sweet Cast is presented by the Count Out! Podcast Network: www.countoutpod.com / @countoutpodFollow Raffe: @facesfeelscastFollow Curtis: @eldestructo83MORE Category Sports, Culture, Current Events
Hosts Raffe Houston, Curtis Spears
Producer/Network Count Out!
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 7Twitter 263 Avg Length 58 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

75. Thinking in Japanese Podcast

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In this podcast, I speak about a variety of topics in Japanese. I speak Japanese slowly and as much as simply. Of course, sometimes I have to use difficult vocabulary so I have vocabulary lists for each episode. On the Patreon page, you can check my podcast episodes, scripts, bonus contents, and Japanese newsletters. Let's learn and use Japanese together! https://www.patreon.com/thinking_in_japaneseMORE Category Language, Culture, Philosophy
Host IISAKU
Producer/Network IISAKU
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 100 Avg Length 9 min Format Bite size Since Oct 2019 Get Email Contact

76. Japan Rugby Weekly

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Join Rugby Translator Doug Picken & Professional Rugby Player Heiden Bedwell-Curtis as we 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 interviewing special guests as they yarn about life in Japan as a professional rugby player.Podcast Instagram Pagehttps://www.instagram.com/japan_rugby_weekly/Email us your questions and comments ****@gmail.comThis Podcast is supported by Activate and Recovery ProFor the latest products and deals, check out the A&R Pro Websitehttps://www.activaterecoverypro...MORE Category Sports, Current Events, Culture
Hosts Doug Picken, Heiden Bedwell-Curtis
Producer/Network Doug Picken
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Japan
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 12Twitter 37Instagram 530 Avg Length 23 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

77. Hikikomori

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Sit back and enjoy a weird and shocking story from Japan, both from recent and far history, as researched and told by Vincent.
Category Culture, History, Current Events
Producer/Network Vincent Kenny
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 19Twitter 888 Avg Length 67 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

78. Sake Revolution

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America's First Sake Podcast. Power to the Sake People! Join your hosts sake otaku John Puma and sake samurai Timothy Sullivan as they explore the world of Japanese Sake. This podcast will help you know where to get started with sake. Every week, we'll teach you something new about sake in a fun and easy to understand segment, we call the 'Sake Education Corner'. It wouldn't be a sake podcast with out some sake tasting! We'll profile and taste some of our favorite sakes. Check out the show notes if you'd like to get the sakes for yourself and taste along with us...MORE Category Japanese Culture, Beverage, Education
Hosts Timothy Sullivan, John Puma
Producer/Network Timothy Sullivan, John Puma
Email ****@sakerevolution.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 74 Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

79. Just Passing Through Podcast

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Step into 'Just Passing Through,' the podcast that chronicles my Yorkshireman adventures navigating the maze of Japanese life. No guarantees of laughter, but we promise a healthy dose of raised eyebrows and bemused chuckles.In each episode, we'll explore the quirky intersections of cultures, from attempting to decipher the intricacies of local customs to introducing Japan to the wonders of a proper brew. It's a podcast where culture shock meets dry Yorkshire wit a journey through the everyday absurdities that make life interesting...MORE Category Culture, Humor, Travel
Producer/Network Darren.
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 6 Avg Length 18 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

80. Yokai Legends

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In this podcast series you will learn all kinds of legendary monsters, ghosts, and other supernatural creatures from Japanese folklore and mythology.
Category Folklore and Mythology, Culture, History
Host King Kappa
Producer/Network King Kappa
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 20 Avg Length 4 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

81. Lost Without Japan

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A Bi-Weekly adventure on all things Japan, our lost without moments and so much more.
Category Travel, Culture, Adventure
Producer/Network Michael Schuelke
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 6 Avg Length 49 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

82. JAPAN WUT? Podcast

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AI markets in Tokyo, AI Music, and rising conflict in the Indo-Pacific region.
Category Culture, Technology, Current Events
Host Matt Bigelow
Producer/Network Matt Bigelow
Email ****@yahoo.ca
Location Tokyo, Japan
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 11 Get Email Contact

83. Japanese with Teppei and Noriko

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Japanese with Teppei and Noriko, The best way to learn conversational Japanese! is a podcast for learners of Japanese language. Listen,learn and have fun while picking up natural Japanese as it really is spoken.Let's study Japanese with us! https://www.patreon.com/teppeinorikojapanese https://ko-fi.com/teppeinorikojapaneseMORE Category Culture, Language, Lifestyle
Producer/Network Japanese with Teppei and Noriko
Email ****@hotmail.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 154 Get Email Contact

84. The Reverse Thieves Anime and Manga Podcasts

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Anime! Manga! Conventions! Fandom! Reviews! News! Editorials! Seasonal Preview Guides! Classics!The Reverse Thieves look at so much anime and manga that it can't be contained within a single podcast. Join Kate and Alain as they discuss everything from what they just watched to what is going on in fandom.SWAT (Seasonal Watching Anime Taskforce) Reviews: A look at the first episode of the best (and sometimes worst) anime of the new season.Case Closed Reviews: A final wrap-up of the anime we finished this season...MORE Category Culture, Entertainment, Fandom
Hosts Kate, Alain Mendez
Producer/Network Reverse Thieves
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4/5Apple Reviews 18Twitter 107 Avg Length 65 min Format Long form Since Oct 2016 Get Email Contact

85. Japan On Film

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Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades.In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture.A proud part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: www.filmstories.co.ukMORE Category Film, Society, Culture
Producer/Network Film Stories
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 11 Avg Length 66 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

86. Life After JET

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Featuring the lives, stories and careers from the global JET Programme alumni community. And usually, our stories begin with 'This one time in Japan...' - our best, our silliest and our fondest.Share your story! Contact ****@jetaainternational.orgMORE Category Culture, Community, Travel
Producer/Network After JET
Email ****@jetaainternational.org
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 3 Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

87. Learn Japanese with LinguaBoost

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You can download the entire audio course on our website: www.linguaboost.comBoost your fluency in Japanese with LinguaBoost!Each lesson contains useful everyday phrases related to a specific topic. You'll learn the language in context, not just single words. All material is translated and spoken by native speakers.MORE Category Language, Culture, Social Interactions
Host Jakob Stahl
Producer/Network LinguaBoost
Email ****@linguaboost.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 3.8/5Apple Reviews 34Facebook 128 Avg Length 12 min Format Short form Since Feb 2020 Get Email Contact

88. Japan 2.0 - Japanese Subculture

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Two guys podcasting about the obscure side of Japan you haven't heard about but probably should.
Category Subculture, Contemporary Lifestyle, Rural Adventures
Hosts David, Matt
Producer/Network David and Matt
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Japan
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 82Facebook 2.1KTwitter 148Instagram 527 Get Email Contact

89. RetireJapan TV

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RetireJapan TV is a monthly show about personal finance in Japan with news, deep dives on specific topics, interviews with guests, and as much Q&A as you can handle.
Category Personal Finance, Living and Working Conditions, Community Involvement and Tradition
Hosts Ben Tanaka, Daniel Davis
Producer/Network RetireJapan
Email ****@retirejapan.info
Location Japan
Estimated listeners
Apple Reviews 1Facebook 8.8KTwitter 2.6K Avg Length 122 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

90. Talk Funny Nagoyacomedy

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Join Mark Bailey and comics from all over, on Talk Funny, a show about comedians in Japan from all over the world, working in comedy in Japan, writing comedy,working, doing standup and getting paid in comedy in Japan. Brought to you by Nagoyacomedy.com and Nagoyaradio.com and Mark Bailey, an author, comedy writer, stand up comedian and international dj on FM, AM and Internet radio, along with other working stand up comics and authors in JapanMORE Category Comedy, Entertainment, Expat Community
Producer/Network Nagoyacomedy
Email ****@yahoo.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 4 Avg Length 11 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

91. Bilingual Chitchat - バイリンガルChitchat

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In this podcast series we welcome people with Japanese heritage and those who have a connection to Japan, whether you have visited the country, love the culture, or are studying the language. We hear your unique stories! - 日本にルーツを持つ方、日本語を学んでいる方、日本をこよなく愛する方。日本語を流暢に話せなくても自身のストーリーを伝えたい、日本への愛を話したい。そんなゲストに日英でインタビューするポッドキャストです。MORE Category Culture, Sports, Personal Narratives
Producer/Network SBS Audio
Email ****@sbs.com.au
Estimated listeners
Facebook 1.6MTwitter 252KInstagram 260.9K Avg Length 19 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

92. Seek Sustainable Japan

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Seek Sustainable Japan is a positive view of sustainable Japan through discussions with 'Good People Doing Great Things' as a way to share ideas worth preserving and building on. Everything from community building to Japanese culture, art, crafts, trades, reuse & renovation, farming, entrepreneurship, sustainable business & products, events, organizations, travel & traditions. All of the guests on the show are creating a more sustainable Japan [i.e. better people-planet-profits balance] through their work, projects and way of life. JJWalsh is founder of the Inbound-Ambassador co...MORE Category Culture, Travel, Sustainability
Host Joy Walsh
Producer/Network jjwalsh / InboundAmbassador
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Japan
Estimated listeners
Apple Reviews 4Facebook 1.6KTwitter 6.4KInstagram 1.7K Avg Length 43 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

93. 歴史を面白く学ぶコテンラジオ （COTEN RADIO）

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歴史を愛し、歴史を知りすぎてしまった歴史GEEK2人と圧倒的歴史弱者がお届けする歴史インターネットラジオです。歴史というレンズを通して「人間とは何か」「私たち現代人の抱える悩み」「世の中の流れ」を痛快に読み解いていく！？笑いあり、涙ありの新感覚・歴史キュレーションプログラム！☆Apple & Spotify Podcast 部門別ランキング１位獲得！☆ジャパンポッドキャストアワード2019 大賞&Spotify賞 ダブル受賞！※正式名称は「古典ラジオ」..MORE Category History, Military Strategy, Political Intrigue
Hosts Yang Ruizhi, Kiyonori Higuchi, Ryunosuke Fukai
Email ****@coten.co.jp
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 11.1KFacebook 1.5K Avg Length 50 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

94. 日本語 with あこ - Nihongo Picnic Podcast -

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Online Japanese school Nihongo Picnic's Podcast for learners of Japanese!We pick up a topic for each episode and talk about it in Japanese.Here's the transcript of each episode:https://nihongopicnic.notion.site/Nihongo-Picnic-Podcast-s-Transcript-e6c923a2d9f34c1fa278bb5e4531ea0f🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃：About N3 level 🚀：For advanced learners👥：Interview🖥 Website: https://nihongopicnic.com🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/akokitamura📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/akokitamuraMORE Category Culture, Language, Education
Host Ako Suzuki
Producer/Network Ako
Location Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 76Facebook 3.1KTwitter 31.8K Avg Length 5 min Format Bite size Since Jul 2020 Get Email Contact

95. Shopaholics Japan

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Get ready to get lost in the Land of the Rising Sun! In each episode, our hosts delve into the unique world of Japanese consumer culture, offering insights and tips on the latest trends, must-visit shops, and hidden gems. From fashion and beauty to food and home goods, 'Shopaholics Japan' is the ultimate destination for anyone who loves to shop and learn about Japan. Join us as we explore the fascinating world of life in Japan and discover all the amazing things Japan has to offer.MORE Category Shopping, Culture, Travel
Producer/Network Shopaholics Japan
Email ****@zig-zag.co.jp
Location Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 6Facebook 14KTwitter 18.9K Avg Length 23 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

96. Disability News Japan

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Hosted by Michael Gillan Peckitt, who resides in Kobe, Japan, the Disability News Japan Podcast is News website 'Barrier Free Japan's podcast, a weekly digest of some of the news about disability in Japan in audio form. New episodes will usually be available every Friday at 6am Japan Time.MORE Category Disability Rights, Legal Issues, Governmental Efforts
Host Michael Gillan Peckitt
Producer/Network Michael Gillan Peckitt
Email ****@yahoo.co.uk
Location Japan
Estimated listeners
Apple Reviews 4 Avg Length 4 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

97. Ex Libris - Manga, BD et Comics

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Trois potes qui partagent leur passion du 9ème art. On vous propose trois épisodes par mois avec des actus manga bd et comics, des sorties, des débats et surtout beaucoup de fous rires ! Rejoins nous ! Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.MORE Category Culture, Manga, Current Events
Hosts Apo, Foxito, Neophyte
Producer/Network Blay Prod
Email ****@gmail.com
Location France
Estimated listeners
Apple Reviews 22Twitter 228Instagram 293 Avg Length 63 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

98. AmaoJapan やさしい日本語

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Hello, my name is Amao.I have started this program for people who love Japan and are studying Japanese language.I will talk about the real Japan that cannot be known from TV, magazines and the internet.For this program, I will speak in Japanese as simply as possible.Japanese listening practice for intermediate learners, N4 to N3 level.Please listen to the AmaoJapan!【寄付/donation/Membership】⁠⁠https://paypal.me/fufunooffice?country.x=JP&locale...MORE Category Culture, Language, Society
Producer/Network Amao
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 8Twitter 2.6K Avg Length 24 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

99. The FocusCore Podcast

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Meet interesting and inspiring and entertaining people who show why Japan is a unique, fulfilling and sometimes frustrating place to do business. We will discuss how to hire, train and retain talent. How to create values that motivate, and review best practices that have worked and attempts that have failed. David will be speaking to company presidents, CEOs, CFOs, HR professionals, coaches, consultants as well as sharing with you some of my own experiences and opinions discovered over the years in this great country. The focus is simple: To explore how to succeed in business in Japan.MORE Category Business Practices, Human Resources, Leadership and Management
Host Dr. David Sweet
Producer/Network Dr. David Sweet
Email ****@focuscoregroup.com
Location Tokyo, Japan
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 20Facebook 736Twitter 3.6K Avg Length 52 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

100. Extreme Anime Radio Podcast

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The Extreme Anime Radio podcast brings you news, information, insights and commentary into the world of Anime and Japanese culture. From the people behind Extreme Anime Radio, the station that brought listeners around the world Anime and J-Pop music from 2001 until 2019.Please follow us on social media for the latest updates about the podcast!Visit linktree.com/animeradio for links to our social media pages, to join the XAR chatroom, or to contribute via PayPal.Reach out to us by DM or e-mail ****@gmail.comMORE Category Anime Culture, Japanese Culture, Current Events
Hosts JR, NefCanuck
Producer/Network Extreme Anime Radio
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated listeners
Facebook 7.3KInstagram 732 Avg Length 56 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

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