Japanese Crime Files
True crime podcast review — 2026
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"Covers Japanese criminal cases in English including the country's most disturbing murders."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Listeners who prefer variety — a new case with every episode
Pros & cons
- +Episodic format — great for both casual listeners and committed fans, start anywhere
- −Only available on Apple Podcasts — not accessible on all podcast apps
About this podcast
Covers Japanese criminal cases in English including the country's most disturbing murders.
Best episode to start with
Browse for a case that interests you
Episodic format — episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order
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What is Japanese Crime Files about?
Covers Japanese criminal cases in English including the country's most disturbing murders.
Is Japanese Crime Files worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Good if Japanese true crime interests you". It scores 6/10 on binge factor. Covers Japanese criminal cases in English including the country's most disturbing murders.
Who is Japanese Crime Files for?
Japanese Crime Files is ideal for: Listeners who prefer variety — a new case with every episode.
What is the best episode of Japanese Crime Files to start with?
We recommend starting with Browse for a case that interests you. Episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order.
Where can I listen to Japanese Crime Files?
Japanese Crime Files is available on Apple Podcasts. Search for it by name on any of those apps.
What podcasts are similar to Japanese Crime Files?
If you enjoy Japanese Crime Files, you might also like: Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast, Crime Next Door: The Beast of Birkenhead, Serial, In the Dark. See our full "Podcasts Like Japanese Crime Files" page for more recommendations.
Quick facts
- Format
- Episodic
- Host style
- Solo host
- Style
- Journalistic; measured
- Episode length
- 40-60 min
- Episodes
- Ongoing
- Binge factor
- 6/10
- Country
- JP
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