Japanese Crime Files
True crime podcast review — 2026
"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
- +Episodic format — great for both casual listeners and committed fans, start anywhere
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". The community has rated it 6.0/10 overall. 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.
What podcasts are similar to Japanese Crime Files?
If you enjoy Japanese Crime Files, you might also like: Profiler: True Crime Africa, MURDERISH, A Million Other Choices, Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast. 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
- Country
- Japan
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