theTokyoBill News Brief - Stories on Japan that happened to catch my eye!

TokyoBill

I’m TokyoBill, a Canadian expat with an interest in the Tokyo craft beer scene. While sipping on IPAs, I have a read and select news stories in and about Japan that happened to interest me...and hopefully you, too. :)

If you like what I do, feel free to visit my website, theTokyoBill.jp. Your support goes a long way. :) よろしくお願いします！

20 episodios

Consumption tax cut on food clears Japan's lower house - November 7, 2026
7/11/2026
8:14
A 5-minute (or so) English language news brief, on stories related to Japan. Get your coffee on & learn what caught my attention recently! You can support my work by visiting my site, theTokyoBill.jp. Cheers! Music credit: Motivate, by Wavecont, via Pixabay.com
Chinese ships suspected of surveying undersea cables near Japan - November 3, 2026
3/11/2026
7:14
A 5-minute (or so) English language news brief, on stories related to Japan. Visit theTokyoBill.jp for more stories on Japan...and where to find quality craft beer! :) Music credit: Motivate, by Wavecont via Pixabay
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Japan changes how tourists get their tax back - October 31, 2026
31/10/2026
8:34
A 5-minute (or so) English language news brief, on stories related to Japan. Visit theTokyoBill.jp for more stories on Japan...and where to find quality craft beer! :) Music credit: Motivate, by Wavecont via Pixabay
GMO offers up to $1 million reward to identify cloud hackers - October 28, 2026
28/10/2026
8:01
A 5-minute (or so) English language news brief, on stories related to Japan. Get your coffee on & learn what caught my attention recently! You can support my work by visiting my site, theTokyoBill.jp. Cheers! Music credit: Motivate, by Wavecont, via Pixabay.com
Terminally ill man keeps 22 million yen - October 23, 2026
23/10/2026
6:45
A 5-minute (or so) English language news brief, on stories related to Japan. Visit theTokyoBill.jp for more stories on Japan...and where to find quality craft beer! :) Music credit: Motivate, by Wavecont via Pixabay
Russia detains Japanese journalist - October 20, 2026
20/10/2026
7:50
A 5-minute (or so) English language news brief, on stories related to Japan. Visit theTokyoBill.jp for more stories on Japan...and where to find quality craft beer! :) Music credit: Motivate, by Wavecont via Pixabay
Japan's phantom magnitude 9.9 earthquake alert - October 17, 2026
17/10/2026
7:33
A 5-minute (or so) English language news brief, on stories related to Japan. Visit theTokyoBill.jp for more stories on Japan -- and beer info! :) Music credit: Motivate, by Wavecont via Pixabay *in the audio I reversed the name of the manufacturing company 'Okawara Kakoki', accidentally referring to it as 'Kakoki Okawara' -- my apologies!
Five Malaysians arrested for possible cocaine smuggling - October 14, 2026
14/10/2026
7:55
A 5-minute (or so) English language news brief, on stories related to Japan. Get your coffee on & learn what caught my attention recently! You can support my work by visiting my site, theTokyoBill.jp. Cheers! Music credit: Motivate, by Wavecont, via Pixabay.com
Digital affairs minister urges new passwords - October 10, 2026
10/10/2026
6:59
A 5-minute (or so) English language news brief, on stories related to Japan. Get your coffee on & learn what caught my attention recently! You can support my work by visiting my site, theTokyoBill.jp. Cheers! Music credit: Motivate, by Wavecont, via Pixabay.com
Google Japan's conveyor-belt keyboard brings keys to your fingers - September 7, 2026
8/10/2026
9:11
A 5-minute (or so) English language news brief, on stories related to Japan. Visit theTokyoBill.jp for more stories on Japan...and where to find quality craft beer! :) Music credit: Motivate, by Wavecont via Pixabay

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theTokyoBill News Brief - Stories on Japan that happened to catch my eye!

TokyoBill

20 episodios

Consumption tax cut on food clears Japan's lower house - November 7, 2026

Chinese ships suspected of surveying undersea cables near Japan - November 3, 2026

Japan changes how tourists get their tax back - October 31, 2026

GMO offers up to $1 million reward to identify cloud hackers - October 28, 2026

Terminally ill man keeps 22 million yen - October 23, 2026

Russia detains Japanese journalist - October 20, 2026

Japan's phantom magnitude 9.9 earthquake alert - October 17, 2026

Five Malaysians arrested for possible cocaine smuggling - October 14, 2026

Digital affairs minister urges new passwords - October 10, 2026

Google Japan's conveyor-belt keyboard brings keys to your fingers - September 7, 2026