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Abroad in Japan

Independent filmmaker Chris Broad brings you his multi-award winning YouTube channel Abroad In Japan in podcast form. Aided by broadcaster Pete Donaldson, they bring you a taste of life in the most unique country in the world, from great cuisine to capsule hotels, current events and tips on how to spend your time there.

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Episodes

Japan Decides Its Most Popular Onigiri!

Pete here! What's your favourite onigiri? Anything but the sour plum. Anything but the plum! AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com if you'd like to get in touch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 19, 202641 min

Japan Raises Hotel Prices - are you affected?

What's your favourite POWER SPOT?! What kind of SPEEDY JAPANESE would you like in your vocabulary locker? Let us known in the comments! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 12, 202654 min

Free Train Tickets For Tourists!

Fear the projectile power of the plovise. Coming next week: the NEW Abroad In Japan podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 06, 202648 min

Cherry Blossom Festival Cancelled Due to Bad Tourists!

Have you ever encountered a bump man? Did you resists cuffing him upside the head? AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com to get in touch with the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 19, 202637 min

Japan Travel In Crisis?

I'll take the mounjaro route, you take the good ol' dirty sprite. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 09, 202629 min

Japan’s Nuclear Plant Restart Causes Alarm!

The boys will be back on Thursday for more of this - in the meantime, do give us an email on AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com if you've got any suggestions for our longer, chunkier show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 05, 202637 min

11 New Japanese Words Enter Oxford Dictionary!

Have you ever gone fishing in Japan? Let us know - AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for your messages. Also, let us know what you want to hear from the Abroad In Japan Podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 02, 202644 min

Tragic Helicopter Crash at Mount Aso

Do let us know what you want from the souped-up brand new Abroad In Japan podcast, coming soon! AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your stories and questions... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 29, 202637 min

Osaka Ramen Shop Charges Tourists Higher Prices!

If there's anything you'd like to see in the brand new Abroad In Japan podcast, get in touch! Either in the comments on youtube, or spotify - or chuck us an email here: AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 26, 202644 min

Japan’s 2040s Space Tourism Dreams!

Would you get on a Japanese rocket to space? AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com! (We don't have access to any rockets, we just want your emails.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 22, 202631 min

7 in 10 Japanese Children Now Have Virtual Friends

Chris and Pete open with lighthearted chat about diet before delving into the world of Stanley Kubrick, exploring his iconic filmography, unique production methods, and the director's enduring legacy. They then pivot to a fascinating survey revealing that 70% of Japanese children now have online friends. The episode also features listener questions, providing travel tips for Japan including where to find unique toys and insights into cash versus card payments, concluding with a discussion on Japanese train experiences and an ambitious model city project.

Jan 19, 202631 min

Noto's Recovery Two Years On

If you can build houses, get out there! AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your messages, please! 11:03.702 19:42.583 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 15, 202628 min

Why 3.6 Million in Japan Order KFC Every Christmas

It's better than ol' Mamma Donaldson's roasties, I'll give it that - Pete AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com - use this email to get your story or question on the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 05, 202633 min

Chris and Sharla GET MARRIED!

“The helmet… it’s ever so sharp” AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all dem messages! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 30, 202532 min

Should You Learn Japanese in Tokyo?

Tōkyō ni ikimashō, baby! AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com to get in touch, hunks! The Abroad In Japan Podcast will return Monday the 29th of December! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 18, 202522 min

Where to buy your vintage tech in Japan!

...and why middle aged man aren't having the best time in Japan. Those lads need to up their Coolish levels, FYI. AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your messages and commentary! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 08, 202527 min

Why Not To Drink Alcohol On A Japanese Ferry

Get it down ya, and get funky (on a ferry.) AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com is our email address, please use it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 04, 202532 min

Why This Japanese Icon Is Being Retired

Poor Chris, he had so much to live for! AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your messages - get them in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 27, 202523 min

Why NOT to Eat Family Mart Fried Chicken

Unbelievable, we know - but Chris was actually the one to title this episode. The boy's changed. AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for your complaints! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 17, 202529 min

Japan Deploys Army to Tackle Rising Bear Threat!

These bears don't care! We have been misinformed. AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for your stories of derring do, or bear encounters! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 13, 202534 min

The Unsettling Reality of of Japanese Cults!

Think of your carbon footprint, cultists. Surely there's an easier way? AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com is the way to get involved... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 10, 202531 min
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