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The age of sonic AI slop? No studio, no humans at the microphone, not even a recording ¡ª yet out comes a lively podcast, banter and all.
LIFE / Digital
Oct 17, 2025
Mass-produced AI podcasts disrupt a fragile industry
Virtual hosts are taking over podcasting, as AI-driven shows multiply and challenge what it means to create ¡ª or listen.
The Angels David MacKinnon runs to first after recording an RBI single for his first MLB hit on June 22, 2022.
BASEBALL / Sac Bunts
Jul 31, 2025
Former Seibu player David MacKinnon hopes to connect baseball world with new podcast
MacKinnon decided to retire earlier this year after playing in MLB, NPB and KBO during his career.
Mika Horii (left) and Jane Su record an episode of ¡°Over the Sun¡± at TBS Broadcasting Center in Tokyo¡¯s Akasaka area. The show draws 1.5 million monthly plays.
LIFE / Lifestyle
Jul 31, 2025
¡®Over the Sun¡¯: A podcast for Japanese women who¡¯ve lived a little
In their hit podcast ¡°Over the Sun,¡± hosts Jane Su and Mika Horii turn everyday chats into a cultural phenomenon.
Tobias Bieker settled in Osaka in 2018 and started "Unpacking Japan" as a side project with ZenGroup five years ago.
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / 20 QUESTIONS
Jul 11, 2025
Tobias Bieker: ¡®A good interviewer helps the guest shine¡¯
The host of the ¡°Unpacking Japan¡± podcast offers his take on Osaka life, Japanese jazz and writing fiction.
Podcast hosts Terence Chia (left) and Haresh Tilani discuss their show "Yah Lah But" in their studio in Singapore.
ASIA PACIFIC / Society
Apr 30, 2025
Mic check: Singapore¡¯s podcast boom amplifies opposition voices
Mainstream election coverage of Singapore¡¯s opposition parties has improved over the past decade, with its news podcasts showing a willingness to feature alternative voices.
Attorney General Merrick Garland sits between Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco and FBI Director Christopher Wray during a meeting of the Justice Department¡¯s Election Threats Task Force, in Washington on Sept. 4. Federal prosecutors say Russia secretly paid the American company Tenet Media to push pro-Kremlin messages from social media influencers including Benny Johnson, Tim Pool and Dave Rubin.
WORLD / Politics
Sep 9, 2024
Russia secretly worms its way into America¡¯s conservative media
The latest indictment reflects the growing sophistication of the Kremlin¡¯s long-standing efforts to shape American public opinion and advance its geopolitical goals.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Jul 19, 2023
Barbie¡¯s origin story takes a cheeky detour through Japan
As the ¡°Barbie¡± movie opens to audiences in North America, a new podcast explores the history of the iconic doll.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / How-tos
Jan 5, 2023
Listen up! Podcasts can help with that perennial resolution to learn Japanese
It¡¯s New Year¡¯s resolution time, did you make yours? If you¡¯re looking to improve your Japanese listening skills in 2023 then these podcasts have you covered.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / FOCUS
Feb 23, 2022
Spotify¡¯s Joe Rogan saga highlights the challenges of moderating podcasts
Podcasting¡¯s open, accessible nature is a key feature of the medium, but for some in the industry the difficulty of moderating content isn¡¯t a license not to.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Feb 2, 2022
Behind Neil Young vs. Spotify, a fraught relationship with musicians
In the past, many musicians have spoken out over what they see as the unfairness of the streaming model overall.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / 20 QUESTIONS
Nov 28, 2021
Jayne Nakata: ¡®In life the hard things are the things that give you the most chance to grow¡¯
Finding herself in a part of Japan where there weren¡¯t so many foreign women, Jayne Nakata decided to reach out through podcasting.
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 17, 2021
On podcasts and radio, misleading COVID-19 talk goes unchecked
According to a survey, many young people primarily get their news through audio, trusting it more than print or video.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Oct 28, 2021
Spotify¡¯s advertising business beats forecasts thanks to podcasting
The firm reported a 75% jump in advertising sales for the third quarter and has projected over u00a5131.8 billion in advertising sales for the first time on an annual basis.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jul 22, 2021
These 6 podcasts will whet your appetite for the Olympics
Whether you¡¯re a dedicated fan or a casual viewer, here are six podcasts to get you in the Olympic spirit.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / 20 QUESTIONS
Jun 27, 2021
Khamida Malianchinova: ¡®We couldn¡¯t judge if it was Tokyo or us who chose to stay isolated¡¯
After arriving from Kyrgyzstan on a scholarship, Khamida Malianchinova got into aikido and podcasting ¡ªu00a0both of which helped her be part of a community.
Japan Times
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Media / Japan Pulse
Jun 19, 2021
Spotify gets visual in a new TV Tokyo show about podcasting
Spotify dips its toe into broadcast television with a new show that will either be a boon for podcasts or chain restaurants.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / 20 QUESTIONS
May 9, 2021
Conbini Boys: ¡®The konbini plays such an important role in society¡¯
Are nationalized convenience stores in Japan¡¯s future? Maybe! You¡¯ll have to ask the fried chicken-loving duo behind the ¡°Conbini Boys¡± podcast.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 20, 2021
Facebook to take on Clubhouse with new audio services
The social media giant¡¯s incursion into the audio market comes as the sudden explosion of interest in Clubhouse could be waning.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Entertainment news
Feb 23, 2021
Barack Obama and Bruce Springsteen: The latest podcast duo
Former President Barack Obama and Bruce Springsteen are liberal icons, vacationing friends and rhapsodists about the dreams and travails of everyday Americans.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 7, 2020
Apple and Sony both held talks about buying podcaster Wondery
Wondery is one of the largest independent podcasting studios and networks, reaching a monthly audience of more than 8 million people.
Japan scientists identify clusters of protein believed to trigger Alzheimer¡¯s disease
A team of researchers said they found a ¡°seed¡± that accelerates the amyloid beta accumulation process in the brain, naming it ¡°Peak 1 amyloid beta,¡± as seen in a mouse's brain.
Indian brothers make manga debut in Japan
Two Indian brothers made their manga debut in Japan with "Kung Fu Kung Fool" ¡ª an action-comedy series that follows the adventures of a notorious thief and a young boy.
Japan weighs regulating Pokemon cards amid trading mania
A Pokemon event is held in Jakarta on July 11
Low-income families in Japan cut food and air conditioning during summer break
Yumiko Watanabe, the chairperson of nonprofit Kidsdoor, explains the results of a survey in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward on July 1.
The sci-fi sensibilities of electronic trio Black Boboi
Black Boboi was formed in 2018 when solo artists Julia Shortreed, Utena Kobayashi and Ermhoi came together under Kobayashi¡¯s newly founded label, Bindividual.
A perfect storm: Kaze Fujii fans flock to Fuji Rock
Okayama-born singer-songwriter Kaze Fujii has carved out a distinctive place in Japanese pop since his major-label debut in 2019.
Can Japanese comedy get laughs in English? Yoshimoto Kogyo lets the jokes rip
Wes-P has millions of followers and his viral clips made him recognizable out of Japan.
The 180-day locals: Life on Japan¡¯s digital nomad visa
Christopher Flinn works remotely from Tokyo earlier this month. Japan issued 646 digital nomad visas in 2025, but tourism officials are hoping to increase that figure in the coming years, with Japan's relatively cheap cost of living and the weak yen seen as potential draws for young professionals.
Japan reveals hint of new defense spending target in fiscal blueprint
The Self-Defense Forces' Type 16 mobile combat vehicle fires during a joint live-fire drill with U.S. Marines as part of the annual Resolute Dragon exercises in Yufu, Oita Prefecture, on June 28.

Podcast

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo¡¯s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo¡¯s ¡®stadium of desire¡¯

Longform

For many people, utility poles and power lines have become such a familiar part of Japan¡¯s landscape that they often go unnoticed.
Why Japan¡¯s utility poles won¡¯t be disappearing anytime soon
By Alex K.T. Martin

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