96 of Apple's top 100 podcasts in Japan (September 2026)
Updated 2026-09-06
Megaphone hosts 47 of the 97 joined chart shows in Japan, 48.5% of them.
| # | Show | What it is | Hosting platform | Episodes in feed | Oldest in feed | Category | Explicit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | マユリカのうなげろりん！！ | Childhood friends Mayurika discuss topics in their podcast. | Megaphone | 262 | 2021 | Comedy | No |
| 2 | 安住紳一郎の日曜天国 | Shinichiro Azumi shares his honest thoughts and responds to listener messages on this weekly radio show. | Megaphone | 945 | 2005 | Leisure | No |
| 3 | 歴史を面白く学ぶコテンラジオ （COTEN RADIO） | History geeks and a novice discuss history, humanity, and modern issues. | Anchor (Spotify for Creators) | 750 | 2018 | History | No |
| 4 | 大久保佳代子とらぶぶらLOVE | Kayoko Okubo discusses love stories and relationships on this TBS Radio podcast. | Megaphone | 342 | 2020 | Comedy | No |
| 5 | 朝井リョウ・加藤千恵 信頼できない語り手 | 朝井リョウ and 加藤千恵 present a podcast about their conversations. | Omny Studio | 29 | 2026 | Arts | No |
| 6 | TBSラジオ『ジェーン・スーと堀井美香の「OVER THE SUN」』 | Jane Sue and Mika Horii host a podcast aiming for "beyond the sun. | Megaphone | 324 | 2020 | Leisure | No |
| 7 | ゆる言語学ラジオ | ゆる言語学ラジオ discusses language topics in a relaxed and fun way. | Anchor (Spotify for Creators) | 477 | 2021 | Education | No |
| 8 | NHKラジオニュース | NHK Radio News provides news updates from NHK. | nhk.or.jp | 132 | 2026 | News | No |
| 9 | VIVANT 悪役会議室 | Fallen antagonists of VIVANT discuss the show's future and plot their revenge. | Megaphone | 4 | 2026 | Fiction | No |
| 10 | 紅しょうがは好きズキ！ | Comedians Kurenai Shoga discuss their favorite things like love, food, and life. | Megaphone | 174 | 2023 | Comedy | No |
| 11 | 都のハニーダイアリー | Popular creator Miyako shares her daily life in this podcast. | Megaphone | 3 | 2026 | Society & Culture | No |
| 12 | 6 Minute English | 6 Minute English teaches useful English words and phrases from BBC programs. | files.bbci.co.uk | 336 | 2018 | Education | No |
| 13 | ゴンゴールのゴニョゴニョゴニョ！ | Gongoal's Gonyogonyogonyo is a radio show by the duo Buchigire Ujihara and Sakamoto. | Anchor (Spotify for Creators) | 1 | 2026 | Comedy | No |
| 14 | ダイアンのTOKYO STYLE | Dian hosts a Tokyo-style show on TBS Radio. | Megaphone | 482 | 2020 | Comedy | No |
| 15 | ながら日経 | ながら日経 delivers news, mainly economic, in 10 minutes daily with rotating hosts. | Megaphone | 1,000+ | 2024 | News | No |
| 16 | 真空ジェシカのラジオ父ちゃん | Radio Father, a podcast revived by Shinku Jessica, is about their affection for radio. | Megaphone | 383 | 2018 | Comedy | No |
| 17 | News Connect あなたと経済をつなぐ5分間 #ニュースコネクト | News Connect connects you to the economy in five minutes, presented by Takafumi Nomura. | Anchor (Spotify for Creators) | 1,000+ | 2023 | News | No |
| 18 | 真誠presents 大久保佳代子・森本晋太郎のどうぞご自由に | This is a problem-solving radio variety show presented by Kayoko Okubo and Shintaro Morimoto. | Megaphone | 97 | 2025 | Comedy | No |
| 19 | 空気階段の踊り場 | Kuki Kaidan offers life advice through interviews and listener input. | Megaphone | 829 | 2016 | Comedy | No |
| 20 | FANTASTICSのオールナイトニッポンPODCAST【月替り・8月担当】 | FANTASTICS hosts this monthly podcast, airing Saturdays around 6 PM. | Omny Studio | 248 | 2021 | Comedy | No |
| 21 | ジェーン・スー 生活は踊る | Jane Sue discusses daily life topics and wisdom with music on her radio show. | Megaphone | 1,000+ | 2025 | Arts | No |
| 22 | 英語で雑談！Kevin’s English Room Podcast | Kevin and Yamachan chat in English for natural conversation practice. | Anchor (Spotify for Creators) | 1,000+ | 2023 | Education | No |
| 23 | 令和ロマンのご様子 | 令和ロマン's podcast shares their goings-on. | Megaphone | 337 | 2023 | Comedy | No |
| 24 | ゆるコンピュータ科学ラジオ | ゆるコンピュータ科学ラジオ discusses computer science topics in a fun and accessible way. | Anchor (Spotify for Creators) | 240 | 2022 | Technology | No |
| 25 | Global News Podcast | Global News Podcast provides breaking world news and analysis twice daily. | files.bbci.co.uk | 277 | 2019 | News | No |
| 26 | 飯田浩司のOK! Cozy up！ Podcast | 飯田浩司 discusses current events and their impact on daily life. | Omny Studio | 1,000+ | 2023 | News | No |
| 27 | English News - NHK WORLD RADIO JAPAN | English News from NHK WORLD RADIO JAPAN provides daily updates. | nhk.or.jp | 1 | 2026 | News | No |
| 28 | ラランドの声溜めラジオ｜GERA | Rarando hosts this radio show where they store their voices. | Megaphone | 346 | 2020 | Comedy | No |
| 30 | ぼる塾あんりと田辺の食べて喋って | Borujuku's Anri and Tanabe eat snacks and chat about their week. | Megaphone | 20 | 2026 | Arts | No |
| 31 | 辛坊治郎 ズーム そこまで言うか！ | Jiro Shinbo discusses daily news from his perspective on Nippon Broadcasting. | Omny Studio | 1,000+ | 2021 | News | No |
| 32 | こたけ正義感の聞けば無罪 | Kotake Seigikan hosts a show where he interviews comedians about potentially problematic stories. | Omny Studio | 100 | 2024 | Comedy | No |
| 33 | イースト駅前クリニック presents 川島明のねごと | 川島明 and 向清太朗 discuss daily life for a relaxing Sunday night talk show. | Megaphone | 36 | 2021 | Comedy | No |
| 34 | ガスワン presents 田中みな実 あったかタイム | Minami Tanaka hosts a show about improving life skills and personal growth. | Megaphone | 99 | 2024 | Education | No |
| 35 | 問わず語りの神田伯山 | Kanda Hakuzan hosts this TBS Radio program about his rakugo performances. | Megaphone | 536 | 2017 | Comedy | No |
| 36 | バービー×イモトアヤコの東京ホルモン娘 | Barbie and Imoto Ayako discuss their desires in their 40s. | Megaphone | 6 | 2026 | Business | No |
| 37 | kemioの言わせて言うだけEverything | kemio shares his thoughts on anything and everything, sometimes with guests. | Anchor (Spotify for Creators) | 151 | 2024 | Society & Culture | No |
| 38 | 荻上チキ・Session～発信型ニュース・プロジェクト | 荻上チキ・Session discusses current events with various hosts, aiming for a better society. | Megaphone | 1,000+ | 2025 | News | No |
| 39 | きしたかののブタピエロ | Kishitakano's Buta Piro is a TBS Radio program presented by Kishitakano. | Megaphone | 308 | 2020 | Comedy | No |
| 40 | Learning Easy English | Learning Easy English offers short, understandable conversations for English learners. | files.bbci.co.uk | 115 | 2024 | Education | No |
| 41 | はちくちダブルヒガシ | Double Higashi, a comedy duo, shares free conversations with the world. | Megaphone | 224 | 2022 | Comedy | No |
| 42 | 経済ニュース 今日の気になる話題 | This podcast discusses economic news with personal opinions and occasional criticism. | Anchor (Spotify for Creators) | 660 | 2024 | Business | No |
| 43 | ゆる哲学ラジオ | ゆる哲学ラジオ discusses philosophy in a relaxed and fun way. | Anchor (Spotify for Creators) | 190 | 2022 | Society & Culture | No |
| 44 | 学校では教えてくれない”見えない力”の授業〜「大人の非認知能力」〜 | This podcast discusses adult non-cognitive skills with hosts Keiji Shiraishi and Shintaro Morimoto. | art19.com | 36 | 2025 | Business | No |
| 45 | 限界突破ライフハック | Tanaka Kei and Kensuu share their extreme life hacks and thought processes. | Anchor (Spotify for Creators) | 33 | 2026 | Business | No |
| 47 | 超リアルな行動心理学 | This podcast discusses human behavior, thoughts, emotions, and actions, hosted by テノール齋藤 and フェルモンド齋藤. | Anchor (Spotify for Creators) | 256 | 2021 | Education | No |
| 48 | pecoとJESSICA | peco and JESSICA discuss recent events and current thoughts. | Megaphone | 195 | 2024 | Leisure | No |
| 49 | 武田砂鉄 ラジオマガジン | Takeda Satetsu hosts this radio magazine podcast featuring columns, interviews, and essays. | Megaphone | 23 | 2026 | Society & Culture | No |
| 50 | あんまり役に立たない日本史 | Comedian Junpei shares obscure Japanese history facts that are not useful. | Megaphone | 201 | 2022 | History | No |
| 51 | All Ears English Podcast | Lindsay and Michelle teach American English, culture, and conversation for learners. | Megaphone | 1,000+ | 2022 | Education | No |
| 52 | 永野はミスターTBS | Comedian Nagano hosts this podcast, taking on the TBS mantle. | Megaphone | 86 | 2021 | Comedy | No |
| 53 | アンガールズのジャンピン[オールナイトニッポンPODCAST] | Ungirls talk freely about their thoughts and feelings from daily life. | Omny Studio | 333 | 2021 | Comedy | No |
| 54 | Hapa英会話 Podcast | Two Japanese-American hosts discuss daily topics in natural English with Japanese explanations. | hapaeikaiwa.com | 704 | 2014 | Education | No |
| 55 | となりの雑談 | Sakurabayashi Naoko and Jane Sue chat about anything. | Megaphone | 188 | 2021 | Society & Culture | No |
| 56 | 小芝風花のよりみち【オールナイトニッポンPODCAST】 | Fuka Koshiba discusses life, travel, love, and fashion with listeners. | Omny Studio | 3 | 2026 | Arts | No |
| 57 | 伊藤洋一のRound Up World Now！ | Yoichi Ito explains global economic, social, and political events weekly. | radionikkei.jp | 7 | 2026 | News | No |
| 58 | アオイとキクチ。 | Aoi and Kikuchi share relaxed conversations. | Anchor (Spotify for Creators) | 25 | 2025 | Leisure | No |
| 59 | 上泉雄一のええなぁ！ | Uekami Yuichi's Ee Naa! delivers daily news with analysts and MBS radio announcers. | Megaphone | 1,000+ | 2023 | News | No |
| 60 | TED Talks Daily | This podcast offers daily audio versions of TED Talks from global thinkers and doers. | feedburner.com | 1,000+ | 2023 | Society & Culture | No |
| 61 | 速水健朗のこれはニュースではない | Kenro Hayami discusses current events, books, movies, and music. | Megaphone | 143 | 2021 | Society & Culture | No |
| 62 | 歴史を紐解く！聞き流し偉人伝 | Two history enthusiasts discuss dramatic world history through compelling stories. | robotstart.jp | 695 | 2022 | History | No |
| 63 | 英語聞き流し | Sakura English | Sakura English offers native English expressions for beginners to listen to. | Anchor (Spotify for Creators) | 370 | 2020 | Education | No |
| 64 | ハライチのターン！ | Haraiichi no Turn! is an after-talk program from TBS Radio presented by Haraiichi. | Megaphone | 227 | 2022 | Comedy | No |
| 65 | さらば青春の光がTaダ、Baカ、Saワギ | Saraba Seishun no Hikari presents a TBS Radio show with bonus content. | Megaphone | 688 | 2018 | Comedy | No |
| 66 | 岡野陽一の肉の塊 | Comedian Yoichi Okano hosts this radio show about finding new ways to live. | Megaphone | 21 | 2026 | Comedy | No |
| 67 | プレジデント音声版 | This podcast features editor-in-chief Takahiko Hoshino explaining featured articles. | Omny Studio | 100 | 2025 | News | No |
| 68 | ドーナツ ～このポッドキャストはSNSです | This podcast connects people through dialogue, fostering new relationships beyond existing groups. | Omny Studio | 18 | 2023 | Society & Culture | No |
| 69 | 武田鉄矢・今朝の三枚おろし | Tetsuya Takeda discusses various topics with warmth and strictness. | Megaphone | 425 | 2020 | Society & Culture | No |
| 70 | サンドウィッチマン ザ・ラジオショー サタデー | This podcast features opening talks from the Saturday radio show presented by Sandwichman. | Omny Studio | 245 | 2021 | Comedy | No |
| 71 | 解説！1日5分ビジネス英語 | This podcast offers five-minute business English lessons with navigator Matt. | wisdomsq.com | 50 | 2026 | Education | No |
| 72 | ゆる民俗学ラジオ | ゆる民俗学ラジオ shares casual folklore discussions. | Anchor (Spotify for Creators) | 191 | 2023 | Education | No |
| 73 | 長谷川あかりのシャニカマでごめんなさい | This is a casual chat show with cook Akari Hasegawa and her junior, discussing food and everyday thoughts. | Megaphone | 52 | 2025 | Arts | No |
| 74 | ポッドフリックス -秘密の発信局- | Podflix is a Netflix video podcast hosted by Tokui, Kotake, and Morimoto. | Anchor (Spotify for Creators) | 22 | 2026 | TV & Film | No |
| 75 | BAYFM ロバート秋山の 俺のメモ帳！on tuesday Podcast | Robert Akiyama shares raw ideas from his notebooks on this podcast. | Omny Studio | 4 | 2026 | Music | No |
| 76 | 視点倉庫 | Literary critic Miyake Kaho discusses a chosen viewpoint for 30 minutes. | Megaphone | 70 | 2025 | Arts | No |
| 77 | VALTURE RADIO | VALTURE RADIO questions human value in the AI era, presented by Tanaka Kei. | sonicbowl.cloud | 20 | 2026 | Business | No |
| 78 | 岩場の女（ヒコロヒー） | Hikolohī shares her thoughts and feelings in this audio essay. | Megaphone | 103 | 2021 | Society & Culture | No |
| 79 | 金曜JUNK バナナマンのバナナムーンGOLD | Banana Man hosts a TBS Radio show featuring their talk and企画. | Megaphone | 223 | 2021 | Comedy | No |
| 80 | プチ鹿島 赤坂タイムス | Puchi Kashima presents a live broadcast covering news and various topics. | Megaphone | 100 | 2026 | Government | No |
| 81 | ナイツのちゃきちゃき大放送 | Knights presents a new variety show with topical humor, reports, and guest interviews. | Megaphone | 573 | 2023 | Comedy | No |
| 82 | ロッチナイトZERO | Rotchi's podcast is about creating from scratch with listeners. | Megaphone | 48 | 2024 | Comedy | No |
| 83 | バイリンガルニュース (Bilingual News) | Bilingual News presents world news in a casual, unscripted English and Japanese conversation. | Libsyn | 724 | 2013 | Education | Yes |
| 84 | 東京ポッド許可局 | Three comedians analyze subtext and predict futures with logic. | seesaa.net | 2 | 2021 | Society & Culture | No |
| 85 | 聞く図鑑 | Two editors from Gakken's Zukan LIVE discuss nature, creatures, and recent events. | Anchor (Spotify for Creators) | 69 | 2025 | Arts | No |
| 86 | 日経ビジネス モーニングニュース | Nikkei Business Morning News shares daily business news from Nikkei Business, presented by Aiko. | Megaphone | 392 | 2024 | Business | No |
| 87 | ヤング日経（サクッとわかるビジネスニュース） | This podcast offers business news for young people. | Megaphone | 740 | 2023 | News | No |
| 88 | ぽこピーのゆめうつつ | VTubers Ponpoko and Peanut-kun chat about various topics. | Anchor (Spotify for Creators) | 72 | 2025 | Society & Culture | No |
| 89 | ライトニングカタパルト（Lightning Catapult） | Lightning Catapult is a weekly podcast covering trends, culture, and entertainment, hosted by different personalities each day. | Anchor (Spotify for Creators) | 270 | 2021 | Comedy | No |
| 90 | 聞く健康習慣 Hana博士の体調最高ラジオ | Hana博士 delivers evidence-based health information for daily life. | Megaphone | 59 | 2025 | Health & Fitness | No |
| 92 | 【聞くだけで覚えられる 】簡単な英語表現・ 初級 | 聞き流しのリスニイング 🍎 | This podcast teaches simple English phrases for beginners, presented by EnglishDo. | Anchor (Spotify for Creators) | 5 | 2023 | Education | No |
| 93 | 矢作とアイクの英会話～音声版～ | Yahagi and Ike teach English conversation through their podcast. | Anchor (Spotify for Creators) | 102 | 2024 | Education | No |
| 94 | 大竹紳士交遊録 - 大竹まことゴールデンラジオ！ | This podcast features Makoto Otake discussing current events with experts. | Megaphone | 1,000+ | 2022 | Society & Culture | No |
| 95 | 超実践的幸福論 | This podcast discusses optimal solutions for life's challenges with its CEO and a writer. | Anchor (Spotify for Creators) | 62 | 2024 | Business | No |
| 96 | ナイツ ザ・ラジオショー | Knights The Radio Show is a comedy talk variety podcast featuring Knights. | Omny Studio | 88 | 2026 | Comedy | No |
| 97 | 銀シャリのおトぎばなし | Comedians Ginshari host a 30-minute talk podcast. | Omny Studio | 287 | 2021 | Comedy | No |
| 98 | みなみかわと大島育宙の炎上喫煙所 | Minamikawa and Oshima Ikutora discuss secrets in a private setting. | Anchor (Spotify for Creators) | 187 | 2022 | Comedy | No |
| 99 | 佐伯ポインティの生き放題ラジオ！ | Saeki Pointy answers listener questions about life, love, and work. | Anchor (Spotify for Creators) | 155 | 2024 | Society & Culture | No |
Source: Podcastquery, September 2026
100 chart slots were fetched on 2026-09-06. A slot with no matching itunesId in the Podcast Index dump, no hosting domain or no written sentence is not shown, which is why the count in the title is under 100.
The one-sentence description of each show is written from the feed's own description by a language model and checked against a banned-word list. Feed text is never published as it came.
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