Best Japan Culture Newsletters in 2026
NewsletterFIT tracks 6 newsletters that cover Japan culture as a primary topic, all with posts in the last 90 days. By publicly shown subscriber count, the largest are Pierre Kory’s Medical Musings (130K) and Real Gaijin (3K).
Updated Nov 11, 2026 · sorted by publicly shown subscribers · methodology
- 1Pierre Kory’s Medical Musings130K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago
From recent posts: Pierre Kory’s Medical Musings publishes personal essays, medical critiques, and industry updates focused on natural product chemistry, COVID-19 dissent, and the author's commercial ventures in mineral chemistry and…
Likely audience: Medical professionals
- 2Real Gaijin3K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago
From recent posts: Real Gaijin publishes a mix of economic analysis, cultural observations, and interviews focused on Japan for an international audience. The publication features specific topics such as gift tax policy, parenting…
Likely audience: Real Gaijin newsletter subscribers
- 3
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 7 days ago
Deep records, sound system culture, and untold scenes from the globe — curated by Time Capsule, East London.
Likely audience: Music industry professionals
- 4
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 26 days ago
Un newsletter que llega en formato de señal.
Likely audience: Travel writers
- 5
LinkedInEvery two weeks · last post 26 days ago
A sneak peak into PMR and it
Likely audience: Indians planning to move to Japan
- 6
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 37 days ago
A cultural journal to help you read between lines, build authentic relationships, and lead across borders. Explored through the lens of Japan.
Likely audience: Women in tech and AI
Latest posts from these newsletters
- Shai Space:…Time Capsule
- Healing Dementia,…Pierre Kory’s Medical Musings
- Japan has…Real Gaijin
- When Does…Real Gaijin
- Medical Guidelines…Pierre Kory’s Medical Musings
- ▶︎ AMA…Real Gaijin
- A Century…Time Capsule
- 🍻 Cheers…Real Gaijin