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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 - should you pay for dinner?

Pete and Chris are back, fighting over the cheque. Thanks so much for getting in touch and making these shows what they are - send us a message as abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com and do review us on Apple Podcasts - it makes a heck of a difference! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 28, 202034 min

Our encounters with the Japanese police revealed

Pete and Chris, out on day release let you 'orrible lot know how they came to find themselves in the clink... Thanks so much for getting in touch and making these shows what they are - send us a message as abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com and do review us on Apple Podcasts - it makes a heck of a difference! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 25, 202034 min

Why Chris is eating KFC for Christmas this year!

Spoiler: because he totally can! Thanks so much for getting in touch and making these shows what they are - send us a message as abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com and do review us on Apple Podcasts - it makes a heck of a difference! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 21, 202039 min

Why Japan's biggest mascot contest is over forever!

Japan says goodbye to the financially expensive mascot contest - but *how* will we get cool new mascots now? Thanks so much for getting in touch and making these shows what they are - send us a message as abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com and do review us on Apple Podcasts - it makes a heck of a difference! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 18, 202031 min

Overseas tourists - Japan's plans for reopening!

Chris is halfway through his very important mission to Fuji-san and Pete is halfway through his breakfast. Thanks so much for getting in touch and making these shows what they are - send us a message as abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com and do review us on Apple Podcasts - it makes a heck of a difference! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 14, 202032 min

Japan's "Twitter killer" confesses to murder...

Pete and Chris are back - the former lying on his couch, the latter in a hotel room in Tokyo. Thanks so much for getting in touch and making these shows what they are - send us a message as abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com and do review us on Apple Podcasts - it makes a heck of a difference! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 12, 202034 min

The folks who want foreigners to leave Japan

...are presumably pretty happy right now! Pete and Chris are back, and the former is trying to give the latter an inaccurate lesson in London architecture! Thanks so much for getting in touch and making these shows what they are - send us a message as abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com and do review us on Apple Podcasts - it makes a heck of a difference! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Oct 07, 202039 min

How mental health is handled in Japan

It's a Fax Machine special - and you're invited! Thanks so much for getting in touch and making these shows what they are - send us a message as abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com and do review us on Apple Podcasts - it makes a heck of a difference! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 04, 202040 min

Japan's new prime minister is obscenely fit

200 stomach crunches, every day. A powerhouse of muscle in a boxy salaryman suit. Thanks so much for getting in touch and making these shows what they are - send us a message as abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com and do review us on Apple Podcasts - it makes a heck of a difference! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 30, 202029 min

Our Experiences Dating in Japan! Feat. Sharla in Japan

Chris was joined by Sharla in Japan for another special episode! Thanks so much for getting in touch and making these shows what they are - send us a message as abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com and do review us on Apple Podcasts - it makes a heck of a difference! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 27, 202047 min

15 Years Living in Japan: The Highs and Lows (Feat. Sharla in Japan)

As Pete's on holiday, Chris has been joined by Sharla in Japan! Get in touch at abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com with your questions for Sharla and she'll answer some of them on Sunday! Please do review us on Apple Podcasts - it makes a heck of a difference! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 23, 202053 min

Man travels from New York to Japan and back...for just one weekend!

It can be done...we just don't know why you would! Next week - a special episode from the AIJ world of fun (trademarked) Thanks so much for getting in touch and making these shows what they are - send us a message as abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com and do review us on the old iTunes - it makes a heck of a difference! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 20, 202037 min

Japan's most popular place to live: revealed!

Spoiler: it ain't Shibuya. Pete and Chris are back for more Abroad in Japan fun (for some reason Pete's mic was a bit hot this time round, so apologies for that!) Thanks so much for getting in touch and making these shows what they are - send us a message as abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com and do review us on the old iTunes - it makes a heck of a difference! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 16, 202039 min

Japan's napping culture explained

Why bother buying a bed in Japan? Your new sleeping platform could be a bar, a table, a bit of shrubbery outside a 7-11... it's completely up to you! Thanks so much for getting in touch and making these shows what they are - send us a message as abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com and do review us on the old iTunes - it makes a heck of a difference! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 13, 202027 min

The luxury Tokyo hotel giving away FREE rooms!

Sounds pretty good, don't it? Well, if you can get *into* the country, that is... Pete and Chris will return on Sunday for more of this daftness - including tales of Chris's continuing cat-based adventures, and some ageing yakuza. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 09, 202037 min

The most peculiar encounters with strangers in Japan

Pete and Chris crank open their Edo-era fax machine and let all your tales of adventure and derring-do flood out. Thanks so much for getting in touch and making these shows what they are - send us a message as abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com and do review us on the old iTunes - it makes a heck of a difference! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 05, 202036 min

How to scam the scammers of Tokyo!

See-through pooping and an Australian man who just cannot be stopped - it's a fun old show this week! Thanks so much for getting in touch and making these shows what they are - send us a message as abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com and do review us on the old iTunes - it makes a heck of a difference! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 02, 202041 min

Why are elderly Japanese women armed and dangerous?

Pete and Chris are back, and are hanging off of each others' words as eagerly as a child hanging off a Norwegian man's beard. Thanks so much for getting in touch and making these shows what they are - send us a message at abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com - and do review us on iTunes won't you? It makes SUCH a difference... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 26, 202035 min

A grizzly discovery in Osaka

...and it ain't a bear. Thanks so much for getting in touch and making these shows what they are - send us a message as abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com. BANG! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 23, 202037 min

How kind are Japanese strangers? Traveller's tales

Turns out, Tokyo isn't so cold after all! Thanks so much for getting in touch and making these shows what they are - send us a message as abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com. BANG! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 19, 202039 min

Why a Japanese town replaced humans with scarecrows

I mean...there *has* to be a reason... Thanks so much for getting in touch and making these shows what they are - send us a message as abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com. BANG! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 16, 202027 min

How to rent Shibuya crossing for just $8,000!

What would *you* do with a nice big scramble? Thanks so much for getting in touch and making these shows what they are - send us a message as abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com. BANG! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 12, 202038 min

6 places to eat in Japan on a budget!

Bibs out, it's time to chow down on another bit of Abroad in Japan lushness! Thanks so much for getting in touch and making these shows what they are - send us a message as abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com. BANG! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 09, 202051 min

Japan's unspoken social etiquette...

Pete and Chris are back with another slice of Nihono-nonsense! Thanks so much for getting in touch and making these shows what they are - send us a message as abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com. BANG! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 05, 202041 min

Revealed: the craziest trip to Japan ever!

Pete and Chris pull more faxes from the fax machine, warm and with that lovely inky smell on them. Thanks so much for getting in touch and making these shows what they are - send us a message as abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com. BANG! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 02, 202041 min

82 year old Japanese woman fights off bear!

Could your gran chin a fully grown bear to actual bits? Find out how, in your midweek dose of Abroad in Japan... If you want to get in touch, send us a message as abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com. BANG! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 29, 202034 min

Why Japan's losing enthusiasm for The Olympics

As the domestic tourism economy tries to get back on its feet, Tokyo falls foul of a COVID resurgance. Do the Japanese want their Olympics? If you want to get in touch, send us a message as abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com. BANG! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 26, 202027 min

Japan's all you can eat and drink culture explained

It may be cost-effective - but what are the pitfalls when it comes to drinking and eating at volume? If you want to get in touch, send us a message as abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com. BANG! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 19, 202042 min
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