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Web Creator Podcast Day 2026: An Exciting Gathering of Podcast Creators

On September 12, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 5 PM, Harajuku will host a vibrant day dedicated to the world of podcasts, specifically targeting web creators. This is the second iteration of a highly successful event that featured television coverage in the previous year. The event, aptly named 'Web Creator Podcast Day 2026', will bring together 13 different podcasts for a live broadcast, showcasing the talents and insights of various web creators.

Podcasting has seen a significant rise in popularity in Japan, with a reported average utilization rate of 15.7%, especially among younger demographics. Notably, 32.8% of teenagers and 25% of people in their 20s regularly engage with podcasts, highlighting a growing interest in audio content. As a result, many creators, traditionally focused on text platforms such as blogs and notes, are now expanding into video and audio broadcasting.

The shift towards audio is reflected in this event's mission to foster a broader understanding and appreciation of podcasts among listeners who may not yet be familiar with the medium. Many potential listeners find themselves overwhelmed by the question of how to access this content, prompting the event organizers to provide a friendly entry point: if you can watch on YouTube, you can listen to podcasts too.

Importantly, the landscape of podcasting in Japan often carries a strong radio vibe, mainly due to the cultural prevalence of radio as a form of audio entertainment. Therefore, the event aims to explore the potential of live broadcasts, stepping away from the traditional 'pre-recorded' podcast format and instead delivering real-time conversations akin to live radio shows.

The lineup for this year's event includes some well-respected podcasts in the technology category, including 'Web Directing Podcast', 'Mana's Web Creator Cafe', and 'Yuru IT Engineer Dojo', among others. Together, these 13 shows will engage in discussions that illuminate the struggles of creators in their respective fields, future industry developments, the utilization of generative AI, management challenges, reskilling, and conversations around topics often overlooked on social media. These 'unvoiced themes' will be brought to life authentically through their discussions.

The event will be streamed across multiple platforms, including YouTube, Facebook, and X, thus offering a diverse viewing experience.

Event Overview

• - Event Name: Web Creator Podcast Day 2026
• - Date & Time: September 12, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 5 PM
• - Event Website: Web Creator Podcast Day
• - Twitter: Official X
• - YouTube Channel: Web Creator Podcast Day
• - Broadcast Studio: J-WAVE ARRTSIDE CAST, Harajuku
• - Streaming Platforms: YouTube, Facebook, X
• - Archive Availability: Each participating podcast will later distribute their segments. Additionally, playlists will be posted on the official Spotify channel.
• - Organized By: Servithink Corporation
• - Contact Email: [email protected]
• - Sponsor: KDDI Web Communications Inc.

Participating Podcasts

This year, podcasts such as:

• - Automagic Podcast (Kyosuke Hasegawa)
• - Mana's Web Creator Cafe (Mana)
• - T-STUDIO.Voice (Tsutomu Kaminomori)
• - Design Podcast for Aspiring Designers (Yoshitaka Enomoto)
• - Smiling Web Director's Radio (Toksato)
• - Ameyadori and WEB's Small Talk (Keeth)
• - Yuru IT Engineer Dojo (Riddle)
• - New Web Director's Thought Process Radio (Shiori)
• - Director's Note (Yuichiro Machida)
• - Finding the Good (Riko Chikkan)
• - Connecting Digital Creativity Now - iDID Radio - (Takuma Kato & Ryuhiko Matsumoto)
• - Let's Talk to Make Projects Better (Daichi Kaneko)
• - Web Directing Podcast (Shinji Namura)

How to Watch

The event will be free to access via YouTube, X, and Facebook, delivered just like traditional radio: live and in real-time. Recorded segments will subsequently be available on YouTube and the official Spotify channel, providing an opportunity to experience the enriching discussions of our talented podcasters.

For a taste of what’s to come, you can check out last year's extensive live broadcast here.