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.

These are some of the common sense mistakes that I feel all the time from people who are looking for a job in Japan. 

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 episode.

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 healthcare, as well as what you can expect if you contract COVID-19 while living in Japan. https://tokyo-podcast.com/covid-in-japan-what-happens-if-you-catch-the-virus/

On this show I talk with Josh Grisdale about his experiences of living and working in Japan while using a wheelchair.

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 world.

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. 

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 LaShawn Toyoda who recently gave birth to her first child and joins me on the show today to talk about her experience.

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 in Japan and I highly recommend everyone to check it out. To find out more about the idol culture in Japan I've invited Alice on the show. She is the head of an upcoming idol group called Maidoremi and they perform at various events around Tokyo.

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.