Tokyo Podcast

Can I live in Japan without speaking Japanese? How much Japanese should I learn if I want to work in 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 in Japan, all without speaking Japanese. 

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 J

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.

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.

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. 

Here’s my list of some of the best podcasts in Japan. All these shows are producing regular content with high production values and offer an interesting look into Japanese culture.

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

On this how 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.

If you want to come study at a Japanese language school in Japan what are your options. On this show I will review the services of GoGo Nihon vs GaijinPot Study. 

On this show I will talk about the pros and cons of moving to Japan in your 20s, 30s or 40s.  Also old Japanese guy doesn't know how to use a computer! :D

There's one thing about Japan that I really miss is the Japanese convenience stores. Here's seven things that you will only find in a Japanese kombini. 

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.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.

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.

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.

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.