Japanese Crime Files
Covers Japanese criminal cases in English including the country's most disturbing murders.
Podcasts Like Japanese Crime Files
If you loved Japanese Crime Files, here are the best podcasts to try next. Matched by case type, storytelling style, and community ratings from our database of Murder shows.
Why listeners love Japanese Crime Files
Covers Japanese criminal cases in English including the country's most disturbing murders.
Binge Factor
6/10
Community-rated compulsive listenability
Format
Episodic
New case with every episode
Style
Journalistic; measured
Presentation approach
Episode Length
40-60 min
Typical episode duration
Host Style
Solo host
Presentation format
Verdict
Good if Japanese true crime interests you
Our editorial rating
Recommendations
12 podcasts like Japanese Crime Files
Disgraceland
Music and true crime: the crimes and scandals around famous musicians, told as stories.
Invisible Choir
Covers murders using primary-source audio and the victims' stories.
True Crime Fix
A victim-first true crime show.
Murder In The Rain
Two hosts cover cases from the Pacific Northwest.
Chalk Murder To Me
Local reporters examine crimes in Mansfield, Ohio.
True Crime Recaps
Two storytellers go through widely discussed true crime cases.
Michigan Monsters
Forgotten crimes and dark history from Michigan, told with some humour.
They Will Kill
Sisters cover lesser-known and strange true crime cases.
MURDERISH
Jami Rice tells real cases in full, from start to finish, with detailed research.
A Million Other Choices
A Canadian-hosted, victim-centred true crime podcast covering murder and other criminal cases from around the world, with a particular interest in the Canadian justice system.
True Crime DEADLINE
Journalist Matt Johnson covers cold cases, unsolved mysteries and murders.
Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast
Foggy gaslit streets. A quiet courtroom. And crimes that history tried to bury. <
How they compare
| Podcast | Format | Country | Binge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese Crime Files (original) | Episodic | JP | 6/10 |
| Disgraceland | Episodic | United States | — |
| Invisible Choir | Episodic | United States | — |
| True Crime Fix | Episodic | United Kingdom | — |
| Murder In The Rain | Episodic | United States | — |
| Chalk Murder To Me | Episodic | United States | — |
| True Crime Recaps | Episodic | United States | — |
| Michigan Monsters | Episodic | United States | — |
| They Will Kill | Episodic | United States | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What podcasts are similar to Japanese Crime Files?
The best alternatives to Japanese Crime Files are podcasts that share its Murder focus and episodic format. We've matched alternatives based on case types, storytelling format, and community ratings from our database.
Why do people love Japanese Crime Files?
Japanese Crime Files is known for its journalistic; measured approach to Murder. It scores 6/10 on our binge factor rating, reflecting how compulsively listenable listeners find it.
How long are episodes of Japanese Crime Files?
Episodes of Japanese Crime Files are typically 40-60 min long. It follows an episodic format, with each episode covering a different case.
Where can I listen to Japanese Crime Files?
Japanese Crime Files is available on Apple Podcasts. You can find it by searching the show name on any of those platforms.
What is the best episode of Japanese Crime Files to start with?
New listeners are recommended to start with Browse for a case that interests you. Episodes can generally be listened to in any order.