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EPISODE · Apr 2, 2026 · 10 MIN

Tokyo will pay you ¥11,000, no catch!

from POST-WHATEVER with Ken Nishikawa · host Ken Nishikawa

If you think your soul is worth no more than ¥11,000 (69USD) like I do, then press play. Free money. Well — almost. It’s complicated. It’s Japan. In this inaugural episode of Post-Whatever, Ken Nishikawa guides you through the surprisingly rewarding ordeal of claiming ¥11,000 from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government — via a My Number Card, two apps, and what remains of your soul and dignity. Along the way: a brief history of Japan’s heroically unsuccessful war on paper, a character study of Governor Koike Yuriko, a serious conversation about points that become other points, and a heartfelt tribute to the OK Store. Post-Whatever with Ken Nishikawa is a weekly talk show about Japan, the West (Britain, in particular), and the vast, baffling space in between — covering music, culture, food, history, politics, philosophy, and whatever else demands attention that particular week. Hosted by Ken Nishikawa — composer, broadcaster, DJ, film director, and occasional grumpy old man — who has worked for the BBC, MTV, TBS, J-WAVE, and several organisations that probably regret it. New episodes every Thursday. Like and subscribe if you know what’s good for you. LINKS: Tokyo App campaign details: https://www.tokyoapp.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/news/260116348.html #PostWhatever #KenNishikawa #JapanUK #TokyoLife #ExpatJapan #MyNumberCard #TokyoApp #FreeMoneyJapan #KoikeYuriko #TokyoPoints #JapanDigital #JapanExpat #LivinginJapan #TokyoExpat #JapanTips #JapanLife #JapanVlog #TokyoVlog #JapanCulture #JapanBritain #JapanvsUK #CulturalDifferences #JapanObsessed #LearnAboutJapan #Japan #Tokyo #Podcast #TalkShow #WeeklyPodcast #CulturePodcast --- stand.fmでは、この放送にいいね・コメント・レター送信ができます。 https://stand.fm/channels/69cce05a062b1e814b1e36c4

If you think your soul is worth no more than ¥11,000 (69USD) like I do, then press play. Free money. Well — almost. It’s complicated. It’s Japan. In this inaugural episode of Post-Whatever, Ken Nishikawa guides you through the surprisingly rewarding ordeal of claiming ¥11,000 from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government — via a My Number Card, two apps, and what remains of your soul and dignity. Along the way: a brief history of Japan’s heroically unsuccessful war on paper, a character study of Governor Koike Yuriko, a serious conversation about points that become other points, and a heartfelt tribute to the OK Store. Post-Whatever with Ken Nishikawa is a weekly talk show about Japan, the West (Britain, in particular), and the vast, baffling space in between — covering music, culture, food, history, politics, philosophy, and whatever else demands attention that particular week. Hosted by Ken Nishikawa — composer, broadcaster, DJ, film director, and occasional grumpy old man — who has worked for the BBC, MTV, TBS, J-WAVE, and several organisations that probably regret it. New episodes every Thursday. Like and subscribe if you know what’s good for you. LINKS: Tokyo App campaign details: https://www.tokyoapp.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/news/260116348.html #PostWhatever #KenNishikawa #JapanUK #TokyoLife #ExpatJapan #MyNumberCard #TokyoApp #FreeMoneyJapan #KoikeYuriko #TokyoPoints #JapanDigital #JapanExpat #LivinginJapan #TokyoExpat #JapanTips #JapanLife #JapanVlog #TokyoVlog #JapanCulture #JapanBritain #JapanvsUK #CulturalDifferences #JapanObsessed #LearnAboutJapan #Japan #Tokyo #Podcast #TalkShow #WeeklyPodcast #CulturePodcast --- stand.fmでは、この放送にいいね・コメント・レター送信ができます。 https://stand.fm/channels/69cce05a062b1e814b1e36c4

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