25 Best Tokyo Podcasts (City in Japan)

1. Trash Taste Podcast

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Trash Taste is the premiere anime podcast exploring anime, manga, and otaku culture with top anime YouTubers: Joey from The Anime Man, Garnt from Gigguk, and Connor from Cdawgva, and occasionally special guests.For advertising opportunities please email: ****@Studio71us.com  We wanna make the podcast even better, help us learn how we can: https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4 Privacy Policy: https://www.studio71.com/us/terms-and-conditions-use/#Privacy%20Policymore Hosts Joseph Tetsuro Bizinger, Garnt Maneetapho, Connor Marc Colquhoun
Email ****@geexplus.co.jp
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 6.3K Avg Length 119 min Format Extended 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. 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.
Hosts Mark Macdonald, John Ricciardi, Hiroko Minamoto, Justin Epperson
Producer/Network 8-4, Ltd.
Email ****@8-4.jp
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guest John Linneman
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 1.1KFacebook 2KTwitter 11.5K Avg Length 79 min Format Long form Since Sep 2006 Get Email Contact

3. 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 Hosts Philip Arneill, James Catchpole
Producer/Network Philip Arneill & James Catchpole
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 126Twitter 784Instagram 10.4K Avg Length 42 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. Pure TokyoScope

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Pure TokyoScope is a weekly podcast hosted by writers Matt Alt and Patrick Macias featuring news, views, and pop culture direct from Japan.Visit www.tokyoscope.com for merchandise.Visit https://www.patreon.com/TokyoScopePodcast for bonus episodes and contentmore Hosts Matt Alt, Patrick Macias
Producer/Network jaPRESS
Email ****@japress.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 46 Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

5. Rising Fun Pod

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The Weekly Tokyo Theme Park Podcast! Jordan and Alex have over a 25 years (combined) living in Tokyo and visiting Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea. In this lighthearted weekly podcast they chat about Tokyo Disney Resort rides, snacks, news and reviews. As well as discussing other theme parks around Japan, and occasionally The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City. Put a touch of Tokyo Disney magic into your week with The Rising Fun!more Producer/Network Land of the Rising Fun
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 34Twitter 62 Avg Length 69 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

6. Tokyo Talks Podcast

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Japan's first global podcast where creatives and entrepreneurs share real, unfiltered stories of building bold lives at the intersection of business, culture, and identity.
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guest Sara Giusto
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 28 Avg Length 51 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

7. 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 Hosts David, Jordan Green
Producer/Network David & Jordan
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 3.7/5Apple Reviews 15Twitter 143Instagram 379 Avg Length 92 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

8. Tokyo Living

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Health, wellness & lifestyle podcast for English-speaking residents of Tokyo. Host Sam Gilbert, co-founder of Club 360, speaks to a wide-range of guests within the Tokyo foreign community, with the goal of helping you lead a healthy and enjoyable life in one of the most beautiful and exciting cities in the world.more Host Sam Gilbert
Email ****@club360.jp
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 8 Avg Length 9 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

9. Live in Tokyo with Max D. Capo

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Live in Tokyo Podcast with Max D. Capo is a podcast that features unique individuals living in Tokyo, to talk about what it's like to live in Japan as someone who is both an insider and outsider at the same time. Individuals to be featured are creatives, entrepreneurs, mixed Japanese, and other people with a unique take on Japan.more Producer/Network Max D. Capo
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 12 Avg Length 48 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

10. REAL TOKYO

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A collaboration program by TOKYO FM and Yelp, introducing the real life, culture, news, and must go spots of the big city Tokyo and of Japan. Discover Tokyo as an untourist! Check our Twitter @realtokyoFM.more Producer/Network TOKYO FM
Email ****@tfm.co.jp
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 72 Get Email Contact

11. SUPER GREAT TIME TOKYO

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Podcast offering humor and insights on Tokyo life w/ Daniel Y. WilsonThursdays 9:00PM?JapanBecome a Patreon member for 5 bucks a months (that's like one tall boy) and Daniel will give you a shoutout and read your questions on the podcast as he strolls around in Tokyo.Bilingual comedian Daniel Y. Wilson performs Manzai with the duo Badonkadonk and English stand-up comedy. He also hosts two podcasts: Badonkadonk Podcast (Japanese) and SUPER GREAT TIME TOKYO (English), showcasing his humor in both languages.@danielywilsonmore Producer/Network Daniel Y. Wilson | ダニエルUSA
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 50 Avg Length 23 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

12. Tokyo Game Life

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Tokyo based video game podcast focusing on Nintendo and gaming culture in Japan's capital.
Producer/Network Tokyo Game Life
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Lucy Blundell, Dale Clayton
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 21 Avg Length 61 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

13. Tokyo Wave

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Weekly updates from Japan with Aaron & Parker, two Americans with a passion for telling you what's going on right now on the ground in Tokyo, straight from our studio in Harajuku. Join us in segments featuring this week's top news, political happenings, business, and absolutely random garbage. Also, there's a rad synth intro.more Category Politics, Business, Culture
Hosts Aaron Randall, Parker Allen
Producer/Network Aaron Randall & Parker Allen
Email ****@tokyowave.jp
Location Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 18Facebook 85Twitter 922 Avg Length 47 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

14. Tokyo Adventures Podcast

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Philip and Jenny are a married couple from Seattle/Texas sharing funny stories and giving advice on moving to and living in Tokyo, Japan. If you're looking to move to Japan or you just want to learn more about life in Japan, then Tokyo Adventures is the podcast you've been looking for.more Category Relocation and Employment, Cost of Living, Cultural Experiences and Celebrations
Producer/Network Tokyo Adventures Podcast
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 17Twitter 56Instagram 327 Avg Length 53 min Format Long form Since Feb 2020 Get Email Contact

15. Japan According To Akil Podcast

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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 comedy sprinkled on top.
Category Culture, Personal Narratives, Media Critiques
Host Akil
Producer/Network Akil Watson
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 15Instagram 288 Avg Length 24 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

16. Tokyo Mega Late Show

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Tokyo's #1 Hip-Hop, Art, & Culture Podcast! Highlighting Tokyo's robust and flourishing creative community, events, and visitors weekly.
Category Culture, Art, Music
Producer/Network Tokyo Mega Late Show
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 15Facebook 579Twitter 192Instagram 804 Avg Length 71 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

17. Tokyo Outpost

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Tokyo Outpost is JAPAN Forward's new interview series, delivering sharp conversations with global thinkers, strategists, and experts. Recorded on location in Tokyo, each episode offers a front-row seat to the key debates and decisions shaping our world today.more Recent Guest Fred Fleitz
Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

18. Almost Perfect Tokyo Podcast

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Almost Perfect is an artist residency in Tokyo where creatives come to stay, create and show their work. In this podcast we interview our residents when they start their residency with us, then again at the end of their stay to know about their works, processes and findings. Find out more about us at www.almostperfect.jpmore Producer/Network Almost Perfect Tokyo
Email ****@almostperfect.jp
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Reviews 2 Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

19. Tokyo Hangout

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Japan newcomer Zaza talks to friends, colleagues and other interesting folks about their life in Tokyo. Hour long casual chats from the world's busiest metropolis - aka your super chill, weekly antidote to the inescapable vortex of street interviews.more Avg Length 54 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

20. Housing Japan

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The Housing Japan Podcast brings you inside Tokyo's most exclusive addresses. Join our hosts and industry guests as we explore Japan's luxury property market — from architectural masterpieces and investment insights to the hidden corners of the city only locals know. Whether you're buying, investing, or simply fascinated by Tokyo living, this is your front-row seat to Japan's high-end real estate world.more Email ****@housingjapan.com
Avg Length 22 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

21. What to do in Tokyo - Events Guide

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'Stay updated on all the exciting events happening in Tokyo, Japan with our daily podcast. From festivals and cultural events to food markets and outdoor activities, we bring you the latest news on what's happening in Tokyo.'more Producer/Network What to do In City Guides
Email ****@mac.com
Avg Length 4 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

22. Tokyo News and Information

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Time IN Tokyo'Stay in sync with the fast-paced, vibrant city of Tokyo through Time IN Tokyo. With daily updates on weather, air quality, and events, you'll always know what's happening. From exploring Shibuya Crossing to visiting ancient temples, this podcast ensures you make the most of your time in Tokyo.'more Producer/Network Time IN - City News Info
Email ****@inceptionpoint.ai
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23. Tokyo Idol Underground

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Explore the raw energy of Japanese idol culture with Takashi. Tokyo Idol Underground dives deep into the complex business and sociology of the J-Pop scene. From underground 'Chika' idols to extreme otaku fandom, we analyze the antithesis of polished K-Pop. Join us for a passionate dissection of Japan's unique music industry and the subcultural frenzy that fuels it.more Avg Length 9 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

24. Audio Guide Tokyo | Walking Tour of Tokyo in a Day

Audio Guide Tokyo | Walking Tour of Tokyo in a Day Welcome to 'Audio Guide Tokyo | Walking Tour of Tokyo in a Day,' your ultimate companion to explore the dynamic and vibrant city of Tokyo in just one day! This expertly crafted audio guide will take you on a carefully planned route, covering Tokyo's most iconic landmarks, cultural treasures, and hidden gems, allowing you to experience the best of this bustling metropolis in a single adventure...more Get Email Contact

25. Tokyo Shenanigans

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🎙️Tokyo Shenanigans: Real stories, Raw Conversations, from the streets of Tokyo no filters, just life in Tokyo 🎧
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