The Best Podcasts in Japan of 2026
We track 179 podcasts based in Japan and rank them by audience, publishing cadence, and recent activity. Updated weekly. Want the quick view? Skip to the Top 100 →
Japanese with Shun
A Japanese teacher uses travel vlogs and simple monologues to create comprehensible input for beginner to intermediate learners.
292K subs· ~5/week· JapanSportsTravelTrash Taste
Trash Taste
Three veteran YouTubers based in Tokyo discuss anime, gaming, Japanese culture, and their lives as content creators in weekly, long-form conversations.
1.6M subs· ~1.0/week· JapanSpeak Japanese Naturally PODCAST
Speak Japanese Naturally
An immersion podcast for intermediate Japanese learners, explaining the nuances of natural, everyday speech that textbooks leave out.
34.7K subs· ~1.0/week· JapanBusinessFoodMediaBite Size Japanese
Bite Size Japanese
A solo podcast for intermediate Japanese learners, explaining cultural nuances and language points through the host's personal stories.
211K subs· ~2/week· JapanSportsTrash Taste Highlights
Trash Taste
Three YouTubers in Tokyo debate anime, video games, living in Japan, and bizarre philosophical questions.
790K subs· Daily· JapanParentingJapanese Listening Podcast with Yusuke & Yuma
A podcast that applies learning science and psychology to help intermediate Japanese students study more effectively.
17K subs· ~1.3/week· JapanEducationJapanese Daily Podcast
Japanese Daily
Two hosts, Haruki and Yui, discuss everyday Japanese culture and language in natural, slow-paced conversations for learners.
62.4K subs· ~1.3/week· JapanEducationMediaEASY JAPANESE PODCAST
EASY JAPANESE
A Japanese immersion podcast for intermediate learners where two hosts, Masa and Asami, discuss everyday topics slowly and entirely in natural Japanese.
68.4K subs· ~1.6/week· JapanTechnologyEntertainmentLearn Japanese Pod
Learn Japanese Pod
A dual-format podcast teaching the natural, conversational Japanese that textbooks miss, blending grammar lessons with casual interviews about life in Japan.
21.7K subs· Occasional· JapanJapan_Real_Estate
An insider's guide for foreign investors navigating Japan's complex property market, from holiday homes to multi-unit portfolios.
2.7K subs· ~3/week· JapanReal EstateShutter and chill podcast
Two photographers interview fellow creatives about their career journeys, artistic process, and the struggles behind their success.
38 subs· Daily· JapanBusinessSportsEntertainmentLearn German With Falk
A German teacher uses slow, clear monologues about psychology and daily life to help beginners get comfortable with the language.
100K subs· Daily· JapanStudio Podcast By Haru
A solo podcast by a Burmese host in Japan, offering language lessons, practical life advice, and emotional support for fellow expatriates.
129K subs· ~3/month· JapanGitHub Daily Trend AI Podcast
A daily, automated podcast that reads the README files of trending GitHub repositories using text-to-speech technology.
10K subs· Daily· JapanTechnologyMediaJapanese Podcast with Hana
A solo podcast for intermediate to advanced Japanese learners, exploring Japanese culture, daily life, and language nuances through topical monologues.
63.8K subs· ~1.5/week· JapanJapanese Podcast for Beginners | Ryo
A solo podcast where a Japanese coach uses cultural anecdotes and observations to provide listening practice for beginners.
22.3K subs· ~3/week· Japanほのぼの Honobono Japanese Podcast
A solo podcast for Japanese learners where a language teacher discusses Japanese culture, daily life, and personal topics in a calm, natural voice.
23.1K subs· ~3/month· JapanBEP - Business English Podcast
8.2K subs· ~3/month· JapanBusinessAutomotiveNarrative Japan Podcast
Narrative Japan
14 subs· ~3/week· JapanBusinessSelf HelpEducationBackground Interview
7 subs· ~3/month· JapanComedyHistory映像授業 Try IT（トライイット）
773K subs· JapanEducationOnline CoursesTutoringくっきー ! の引田くっきー !
772K subs· JapanComedyEntertainmentJapanese Creator東京03 Official YouTube Channel
859K subs· JapanComedySkitJapanese Comedy学識サロン
958K subs· JapanBusinessSelf ImprovementPsychologyメトロンブログ
777K subs· JapanFitnessBodybuildingHealth & WellnessKanho Yakushiji / 薬師寺寛邦 – Japanese Zen Music
1.1M subs· JapanSpiritualityReligionBuddhism平岡 雄太 / Yuta Hiraoka
434K subs· JapanTechnologyFashionInterior Design石井亜美AmiIshii
488K subs· JapanHealth & WellnessFitnessBeauty株の買い時を考えるチャンネル
574K subs· JapanFinanceStock InvestmentAsk Japanese
589K subs· JapanJapanese CultureForeigners In JapanAnimeニューヨーク Official Channel
436K subs· JapanComedyEntertainmentユースフル / 実務変革のプロ
472K subs· JapanBusiness EducationIt SkillsProductivityゆる言語学ラジオ
537K subs· JapanLinguisticsEducationPodcastむすび大学チャンネル
701K subs· JapanEducationSpiritualitySelf Improvement税理士YouTuberチャンネル!! / ヒロ税理士
428K subs· JapanTaxAccountingBusinessジェットダイスケ/JETDAISUKE
281K subs· JapanCamera ReviewsPhotographyTech Reviews内定チャンネル
306K subs· JapanJob HuntingCareer AdviceRecruitment『表現者クライテリオン』チャンネル
306K subs· JapanPolitical CommentarySocial CommentaryPhilosophy歴史を面白く学ぶコテンラジオ_COTEN RADIO
201K subs· JapanHistory俺たち天下のゆとりーマン
847K subs· JapanWorkplace ComedyJapanese Work CultureSocial CommentaryいまにゅのAIプログラミング塾
178K subs· JapanAiProgrammingEducationPASSLABO in 東大医学部発「朝10分」の受験勉強cafe
829K subs· JapanEducationExam PreparationUniversity Entrance Examいけともch
208K subs· JapanAiChatgptRemote Workflier 公式チャンネル
168K subs· JapanBooksInterviewsTalk Showミニマリストしぶ
196K subs· JapanMinimalismLifestyleSelf Improvementしおの日々ふせん
208K subs· JapanLifestyleVlogTravelぱーてぃーちゃんの今夜はなにパ?
172K subs· JapanJapanese ComedyComedy Trio流れ星TV【公式】
137K subs· JapanComedyStand Up ComedyManzaiつばめ投資顧問の長期投資研究所
201K subs· JapanLong Term InvestmentAsset ManagementStock Investment大人の教養TV 2nd
154K subs· JapanTrue CrimeEducationCommentaryDave Fromm Channel
137K subs· JapanUrban LegendsUfosOccultRaad Dojo - رعد دوجو
176K subs· JapanFitnessMartial ArtsSports Coaching華金カップル
830K subs· JapanCouple VlogRelationshipsDaily LifeBANK ACADEMY / バンクアカデミー
915K subs· JapanPersonal FinanceInvestmentFinancial EducationHinafit
1.1M subs· JapanHealth & WellnessFitnessRecipesMATT SHOW【都市伝説ch】
136K subs· JapanUrban LegendsMysterySpeculationマネーセンスカレッジ
210K subs· JapanInvestment EducationPersonal FinanceFinancial Literacyかじがや電器店
727K subs· JapanTechnologyConsumer ElectronicsMobile Phones馬渕磨理子の株式クラブ
538K subs· JapanFinanceInvestmentStock Market Analysis神結ちゃんねる 〜かみすちゃんねる〜
83.9K subs· JapanJapanese CultureTourismSpirituality
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