The History of the Yamanote Line
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.
Mar 29, 2021•33 min•Season 2Ep. 24
Tokyo Podcast
Anthony Joh returns to Japan and to the airwaves with Season 2 of the Tokyo Podcast. If you’re one of the listeners who stuck around – thank you!
Since the whole world is stuck at home under quarantine thanks to the coronavirus, now seemed like the perfect time to bring you some fresh, updated content on life in Japanland.
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Most Common Resume Mistakes
These are some of the common sense mistakes that I feel all the time from people who are looking for a job in Japan.
Mar 26, 2021•30 min•Season 2Ep. 23
My Favourite Youtubers 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.
Aug 25, 2020•31 min•Season 2Ep. 22
COVID-19 In Japan: What Happens If You Catch The Virus?
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/
Aug 11, 2020•47 min•Season 2Ep. 21
How Accessible Is Japan For Someone In a Wheelchair?
On this show I talk with Josh Grisdale about his experiences of living and working in Japan while using a wheelchair.
Jul 12, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 20
Pure Invention: How Japan’s Pop Culture Conquered the World
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.
Jun 29, 2020•39 min•Season 2Ep. 19
Dealing With Life's Challenges With Rieko Uesaki
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.
Jun 21, 2020•56 min•Season 2Ep. 18
The Cost Of Having A Baby In Japan With LaShawn Toyoda
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.
Jun 14, 2020•52 min•Season 2Ep. 17
Inside The World Of Japanese Idols With ありす
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.
Jun 09, 2020•52 min•Season 2Ep. 16
What It's Like Being A 'Hafu' In Japan
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.
Jun 03, 2020•44 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Can You Live In Japan Without Speaking Japanese?
We’ve received variations of this question often—”Can I live in Japan without speaking Japanese?” “How much Japanese should I learn if I want to work in Japan?”—but this episode was ultimately sparked by one of our listeners who asked how Japanese people would react to a non-Japanese-speaking foreigner traveling through Japan. This week, Anthony answers all of these questions in one episode and shares his wisdom based on his years of living in Japan, working with Japanese clients, and traveling ...
May 26, 2020•34 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Starting A Successful Cloud Business In Japan with Chris Baek
The website for my next guest promotes their service by saying “InCloud offers industry leading consulting and development services for cloud and IoT products.” Now if you don’t have any idea on what that means don’t worry, neither does anyone else in Japan and that’s why my guest today is going to make a fortune bringing Japan into the digital world. Chris Beak is the CEO of Incloud and he joins me today to talk about the growth of his business and his thoughts on being an entrepreneur in Japan...
May 18, 2020•33 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Traveling In Japan While Blind With Tony Vega
For a lot of people coming to Japan for the first time can be a confusing and intimidating experience. The sheer number of people, size of the city, extensive train lines and a confusing language can make your first few days in Japan a difficult one. Now imagine doing all of that but without the ability to see what’s going on around you. My guest today is Tony Vega and he has a condition called Leber’s hereditary optic neuropathy, which is a condition that reduced the amount of vision that he ha...
May 12, 2020•41 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Reading About Japanese Culture With Osusume Books
Yuka Ogasawara a self-described bookworm, noticed that a lot of foreigners were interested in Japanese literature, but not many knew where to look beyond the Haruki Murakami threshold. She started recommending Japanese books that she liked, and this eventually evolved into Osusume Books. Read more: Reading About Japanese Culture With Osusume Books
May 06, 2020•34 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Working As A Salaryman In Japan With Michael Howard
Michael Howard is an American businessman who moved from American to Japan to work in a traditional Japanese company. His new book, 'The Salaryman' documents the trials and tribulations of trying to fit in to the Japanese Way. Working as a salaryman in Japan
Apr 27, 2020•46 min•Season 2Ep. 10
The Best Podcasts About Japan 2020
Last week, our host Anthony offered a list of his favourite movies set in Japan, to help you ease the boredom of quarantine. This week, he discusses his favourite podcasts in Japan. The list is longer, so we’ve grouped everything into four categories: business podcasts in Japan, podcasts on living in Japan, podcasts for learning Japanese, and podcasts about Japanese culture. Read More: The Best Podcasts About Japan 2020...
Apr 18, 2020•27 min•Season 2Ep. 9
My Favourite Movies That Are Set In Japan
Anthony shares with us some of his favourite movies that are set in Japan. Some of these you might know, but others may offer new material to enjoy while you’re isolated at home. Mr. Baseball Black Rain The Last Samurai Shin Godzilla Tokyo Idols Lost in Translation Read More: My Favourite Movies That Are Set In Japan
Apr 11, 2020•56 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Why I Moved Back To Japan
After leaving Japan in 2011 I never thought I would move back. On this show I talk about why I decided to leave Japan only to return a couple years later and why starting a travel business right now was probably a dumb idea. Read More: Why I Moved Back To Japan
Apr 09, 2020•40 min•Season 2Ep. 7
What Are Your Best Options For Studying In Japan?
It’s becoming more and more common to travel abroad to study. However, if you’re thinking about studying Japanese in Japan, there are some things you need to keep in mind. In today’s show our host Anthony Joh gives us his opinion on the best three options to make it happen! Read More: What Are Your Best Options For Studying In Japan?
Nov 16, 2018•25 min•Season 2Ep. 6
How Old Is Too Old To Move To Japan?
On this show I will talk about the pros and cons of moving to Japan in your 20s, 30s or 40s and an old Japanese guy doesn't know how to use a computer! Read More: How Old Is Too Old To Move To Japan?
Nov 16, 2018•36 min•Season 2Ep. 5
The Amazing Convenience of the Japanese Kombini
A few months of being back in Canada and our host Anthony Joh is thinking that he’s missing one of the best things about Japan and it is the the Japanese convenience stores! It’s not fair to compare the famous Japanese ‘kombinis’ with the convenience stores of the rest of the world. The Canadian convenience stores are neither convenient nor are they a very good store, offering mostly junk food and minimal services. Japanese convenience stores on the other hand are the epitome of convenient and i...
Jul 27, 2018•30 min•Season 2Ep. 4
7 Random Tips For Living In Tokyo
On this show Anthony talks about his return to Canada and gives you seven random tips that made living in Tokyo just a little easier. Start studying Japanese as soon as you arrive Buy a good set of noise cancelling headphones Learn which side of the train your exit is Spend your cash and collect your change Buy rechargeable batteries Master your google-fu Make true Japanese friends Read More: 7 Random Tips For Living In Tokyo...
Jul 17, 2018•38 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Update on Renting an Apartment In Tokyo
In this episode we guide you through the process of finding and setting-up your new home in Tokyo. The last time we spoke about renting an apartment in Japan was in Episode 49 of Season 1 - almost five years ago. With a few more Japan-based years under his belt, Anthony shares the best of his knowledge to make your apartment search as easy as possible. Read more: Update on Renting an Apartment In Tokyo...
Dec 03, 2017•40 min•Season 2Ep. 2
5 Things I Love and Hate About Living in Japan
After nearly five years MIA, Tokyo Podcast is back with Series 2. If you’re one of the listeners who stuck around – thank you! Much of Series 1 is still relevant, but let’s be honest, a lot can happen in half a decade. Our host, Anthony Joh, will be leaving Japan next year, so now seemed like the perfect time to bring you some fresh, updated content. In this episode, Anthony reflects upon his time in Japan by talking about his 5 favourite - and least favourite – things. Read more: 5 Things I Lov...
Nov 15, 2017•54 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Studying in Japan with Go Go Nihon
Starting with a simple domain name and website, Davide Rossi has built Go Go Nihon into a hugely successful company that brings students from around the world to study in Japan. Anthony also announces that this will be the final episode of Tokyo Podcast. He wants to thank each and everyone of the guests who came on the show to tell their story. Also a big thank you to everyone who downloaded the show each week and sent in your feedback and comments. Not one to stay offline for long, Anthony is a...
Jan 26, 2013•37 min•Season 1Ep. 50
How To Rent An Apartment In Tokyo With Adam German
One of the first major hurdles that many foreigners face when moving to Japan is renting an apartment. Renting an apartment in Japan is a complicated process filled with all sorts of historic regulations and procedures, strange acronyms, and more fees than you can possibly imagine. To help us understand this process I am joined by Adam German from Real Estate Japan, who is going to guide us through the necessary steps of securing your new home away from home. Renting an apartment in Tokyo...
Jan 19, 2013•52 min•Season 1Ep. 49
Ishinomaki: Then And Now
The small town of Ishinomaki was one of the hardest hit from the 2011 earthquake and tsunami, which traveled up to 5 miles inland the tsunami destroyed over 40% of the buildings and left the small town devastated. Eight months after the tsunami, documentary filmmaker Paul Johannessen visited Ishinomaki and interviewed a number of residents to find out about the recovery effort. What he found was a strong community who are working hard to rebuilt their lives and their town. Ishinomaki: Then And N...
Jan 05, 2013•33 min•Season 1Ep. 48
Traveling In Japan By Wheelchair With Ashley Olson
With it’s busy sidewalks and endless stairs in and out of the train stations, is Japan closed off to someone in a wheelchair or is it surprisingly accessible? On this show I talk to Ashley Olson who runs the website about traveling around the world by wheelchair. She recently completed her first trip to Japan and she joins me to talk about thoughts on how accessible Japan is.
Jan 03, 2013•36 min•Season 1Ep. 47
Social Media In Japan With Robin Sakai
Anthony is back after a busy couple of weeks at his new job at GajinPot to bring you a new show all about the different social media networks in Japan. With guest Robin Sakai from Social500, we take a look at the origins of social media in Japan and how the old guard is changing to match the consumer needs. Anthony also welcomes back to the show past guest Ashley Thompson from Surviving in Japan who shares with us her latest venture, Go Tabi Japan which aims to make it easier for visitors to Jap...
Sep 23, 2012•50 min•Season 1Ep. 46
Why Jiro Dreams Of Sushi With David Geld
Jiro Dreams of Sushi is a documentary film by Mr. David Gelb that follows the daily life of 85 year old Jiro Ono who is widely considered to be the world's greatest sushi chef. The film is an intimate look at Jiro's philosophies on work and life and his insistence on absolute perfection when making sushi. The film also explores the secondary characters that all contribute to the restaurant, from the fish seller at the Tsukiji Market, to the restaurant staff who struggle to meet Jiro's high stand...
Sep 02, 2012•30 min•Season 1Ep. 45
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