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16 hours ago
16 hours ago
Stories from Japan, told from Japan.
This week: Japan wants your students, your researchers, and your workers — just not, if it can possibly help it, your permanent presence.
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Saturday May 23, 2026
Saturday May 23, 2026
Stories from Japan, told from Japan.
This week: the people stealing the roofs off Japan's shrines, and why the rest of the world is partly to blame.
Support: BuyMeACoffee/TokyoBill, or visit theTokyoBill.com. :)
Saturday May 16, 2026
Saturday May 16, 2026
Stories from Japan, told from Japan.
This week: why bears are coming down from the mountains, and what it tells us about where Japan is heading.
Support: BuyMeACoffee/TokyoBill, or visit theTokyoBill.com. :)
Monday May 11, 2026
Monday May 11, 2026
Stories from Japan, told from Japan.
This week: How the country is dealing with the pressure of high tourist numbers, including implementing two-tiered pricing.
Support: BuyMeACoffee/TokyoBill, or visit theTokyoBill.com. :)
Saturday May 02, 2026
Saturday May 02, 2026
A Cdn expat in Tokyo, I write about the local craft beer scene & current events related to Japan.
You can show support by visiting theTokyoBill.com – cheers!
Music: Motivate by WAVECONT, via Pixabay.com.
Saturday Apr 25, 2026
Saturday Apr 25, 2026
A Cdn expat in Tokyo, I write about the local craft beer scene & current events related to Japan.
You can show support by visiting theTokyoBill.com – cheers!
Music: Motivate by WAVECONT, via Pixabay.com.
Saturday Apr 18, 2026
Saturday Apr 18, 2026
A Cdn expat in Tokyo, I write about the local craft beer scene & current events related to Japan.
You can show support by visiting theTokyoBill.com – cheers!
Music: Motivate by WAVECONT, via Pixabay.com.
Saturday Apr 11, 2026
Saturday Apr 11, 2026
A Cdn expat in Tokyo, I write about the local craft beer scene & current events related to Japan.
You can show support by visiting theTokyoBill.com – cheers!
Music: Motivate by WAVECONT, via Pixabay.com.
Saturday Apr 04, 2026
Saturday Apr 04, 2026
A Cdn expat in Tokyo, I write about the local craft beer scene & current events related to Japan.
You can show support by visiting theTokyoBill.com – cheers!
Music: Motivate by WAVECONT, via Pixabay.com.
Saturday Mar 28, 2026
Saturday Mar 28, 2026
A Cdn expat in Tokyo, I write about the local craft beer scene & current events related to Japan.
You can show support by visiting theTokyoBill.com – cheers!
Music: Motivate by WAVECONT, via Pixabay.com.
About Me
Originally from Canada, I moved to Japan when the internet was new and cell phones could cost one yen. After finding my feet getting work and learning how to live in Tokyo, I got busy with my martial arts studies, where I picked up a number of nicknames including 'Tokyo Bill.' As I work pretty much only in English, I continue to struggle speaking in coherent Japanese. :)
I began writing a blog to keep busy during the pandemic and added podcasting to develop my speaking voice. Not satisfied with the news presentations on my music player about what's going on in Japan, I decided to create my own news site on stories I feel ought to be read (or heard!) by more people.
Anyway, thanks so much for stopping by!