Top 100 Podcasts in Japan

Japanese with Shun

A Japanese teacher uses travel vlogs and simple monologues to create comprehensible input for beginner to intermediate learners.

Trash 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.

Speak Japanese Naturally PODCAST

Speak Japanese Naturally

An immersion podcast for intermediate Japanese learners, explaining the nuances of natural, everyday speech that textbooks leave out.

Bite Size Japanese

Bite Size Japanese

A solo podcast for intermediate Japanese learners, explaining cultural nuances and language points through the host's personal stories.

Trash Taste Highlights

Trash Taste

Three YouTubers in Tokyo debate anime, video games, living in Japan, and bizarre philosophical questions.

Japanese Listening Podcast with Yusuke & Yuma

A podcast that applies learning science and psychology to help intermediate Japanese students study more effectively.

EASY 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.

Japanese Daily Podcast

Japanese Daily

Two hosts, Haruki and Yui, discuss everyday Japanese culture and language in natural, slow-paced conversations for learners.

Learn 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.

Japan_Real_Estate

An insider's guide for foreign investors navigating Japan's complex property market, from holiday homes to multi-unit portfolios.

Shutter and chill podcast

Two photographers interview fellow creatives about their career journeys, artistic process, and the struggles behind their success.

Learn German With Falk

A German teacher uses slow, clear monologues about psychology and daily life to help beginners get comfortable with the language.

Studio Podcast By Haru

A solo podcast by a Burmese host in Japan, offering language lessons, practical life advice, and emotional support for fellow expatriates.

GitHub Daily Trend AI Podcast

A daily, automated podcast that reads the README files of trending GitHub repositories using text-to-speech technology.

Japanese Podcast with Hana

A solo podcast for intermediate to advanced Japanese learners, exploring Japanese culture, daily life, and language nuances through topical monologues.

Japanese Podcast for Beginners | Ryo

A solo podcast where a Japanese coach uses cultural anecdotes and observations to provide listening practice for beginners.

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.

Narrative Japan Podcast

Narrative Japan