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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

Japanese billionaire risks life for art

Pete and Chris get a little spaced out as the former pleads for the chance to perform a bicycle kit in zero gravity. Name Chris' bicycle here: abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com More Abroad In Japan shows available below, subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes, and *please* tell your friends! http://www.radiostakhanov.com/abroadinjapan/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Oct 31, 201835 min

Desert Island: What Japanese items would you take?

Speedy vocab is back with a vengeance, and Chris demands an indestructible car to destroy the rare fauna on his desert island. What an animal. What Japanese nonsense would you take to your island? abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com More Abroad In Japan shows available below, subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes, and *please* tell your friends! http://www.radiostakhanov.com/abroadinjapan/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Oct 24, 201843 min

How to handle physical contact in Japan

More of your incisive queries answered, and is hugging allowed? Who doesn't love a hug? People we don't want to be friends with, that's who. #huggyboys Send in your questions, baby: abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com More Abroad In Japan shows available below, subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes, and *please* tell your friends! http://www.radiostakhanov.com/abroadinjapan/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Oct 17, 201836 min

Japanese hostess bar culture uncovered

Chris and Pete take a look at one of the most talked-about aspects of Japanese nightlife culture - host and hostess bars. Have you ever been to either?: abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com More Abroad In Japan shows available below, subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes, and *please* tell your friends! http://www.radiostakhanov.com/abroadinjapan/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Oct 10, 201840 min

Japanese hand gestures and swear words uncovered

Delight your friends and family with the official Abroad In Japan-sanctioned swear words! Smash your bloody sodding emails into this email box: abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com More Abroad In Japan shows available below, subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes, and *please* tell your friends! http://www.radiostakhanov.com/abroadinjapan/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Oct 03, 201835 min

Are pizza vending machines the future?

Pete and Chris marvel at the very idea of an automatic pizza vending machine, and Pete uses the word 'spaff.' Do put your cheese in our...vend: abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com More Abroad In Japan shows available below, subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes, and *please* tell your friends! http://www.radiostakhanov.com/abroadinjapan/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 26, 201836 min

How not to rob a Japanese convenience store

True crime being such a hot podcast topic, Chris and Pete delight listeners with one of the most underwhelming robberies in recent memory. Recommend male grooming products here: abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com More Abroad In Japan shows available below, subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes, and *please* tell your friends! http://www.radiostakhanov.com/abroadinjapan/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 19, 201837 min

Don't do this in Japan!

Chris and Pete go into more detail on the subject of one of Chris' most popular YouTube videos, 12 things not to do in Japan - also the guys read out some of your emails from the fax machine. What they're doing coming out of a fax machine, we just don't know. Do get in touch with your questions and comments: abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com More Abroad In Japan shows available below, subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes, and *please* tell your friends! http://www.radiostakhanov.com/abroadinjapa...

Sep 12, 201832 min

Gender equality in Japan - does it exist anywhere?

A topic that's been dominating Japan recently, the search for something approaching equal rights for women continues. Spoiler: they ain't even close. Do get in touch with you first-hand experiences on the subject: abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com And if you'd like to visit Nadeshiko Sushi, an all-women operation, it can be found here: https://goo.gl/maps/NKd4WyGYXA92 More Abroad In Japan shows available below, subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes, and *please* tell your friends! http://www.radi...

Sep 05, 201845 min

Adult toys and bathing suits!

No coolish, but plenty of waifu pillow chat - think the heat may have got to Chris and Pete... Do get in touch: abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com More Abroad In Japan shows available below, subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes, and *please* tell your friends! http://www.radiostakhanov.com/abroadinjapan/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Aug 29, 201843 min

Japan Vs. Korea - 10 ways they’re different

Chris and Pete are back together, and they're sharing their experiences on recent trips to Korea. It won't surprise you to hear that Coolish gets a mention. Do get in touch: abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com More Abroad In Japan shows available below, subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes, and *please* tell your friends! http://www.radiostakhanov.com/abroadinjapan/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Aug 22, 201859 min

Japan's most ridiculous festival - explained

Chris and Pete are back, in the loosest sense of the word to talk all things festivals, soy sauce and wrestling. A mixed bag, then. Next week: the Korea vs Japan special and everything will be back to normal. Well, as normal as they get. Do get in touch: abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com More Abroad In Japan shows available below, subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes, and *please* tell your friends! http://www.radiostakhanov.com/abroadinjapan/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...

Aug 15, 201837 min

Is Japanese KFC the best in the world?

Chris' popcorn chicken levels are almost dangerously low. KFC's new all you can eat in forty-five minutes offer is of no use, though. Rubbish. Do get in touch with your questions/erotic drawings: abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com More Abroad In Japan shows available below, subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes, and *please* tell your friends! http://www.radiostakhanov.com/abroadinjapan/ ​ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Aug 08, 201829 min

Flying a drone in Japan - how hard is it?

Chris has finally taken the plunge and bought himself some primo drone tech. Look out, power lines - our man is set to slice and dice. In other news a man gets thrown off his own private island and Chris answers your questions. Do get in touch: abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com More Abroad In Japan shows available below, subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes, and *please* tell your friends! http://www.radiostakhanov.com/abroadinjapan/ ​ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Aug 01, 201836 min

Buying friends in Japan - a good idea?

In this episode, Harry Potter fawns over a top London radio DJ, K-pop gets a bit of love and Chris tells us what he'd have in a food-based care package. Spoiler: it's loads of crisps. Do get in touch: abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com More Abroad In Japan shows available below, subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes, and *please* tell your friends! http://www.radiostakhanov.com/abroadinjapan/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jul 25, 201837 min

Natural disasters: is Japan safe?

Chris and Pete touch on the recent seismic and atmospheric activity and ask the question...is Japan safe? Pete goes on for ages about oyster ice creams, and Chris educates us all on bear safety. Important stuff. Do get in touch, won't you? abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com More Abroad In Japan shows available below, subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes, and *please* tell your friends! http://www.radiostakhanov.com/abroadinjapan/ ​ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jul 18, 201837 min

Large Earthquake Ruins Natsuki’s Day

Chris films in a Pachinko parlour, and gets caught up in a rather robust quake. He also debuts his new character, 'American Man'. Do get in touch: abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com More Abroad In Japan shows available below, subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes, and *please* tell your friends! http://www.radiostakhanov.com/abroadinjapan/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jul 11, 201832 min

How Awkward is Meeting Viewers in Japan?

Our favourite piece of office equipment whirrs into life as Pete educates Chris on sexy rope-play, and Chris helps out a left-hander. Something for everyone, there. Do get in touch: abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com More Abroad In Japan shows available below, subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes, and *please* tell your friends! http://www.radiostakhanov.com/abroadinjapan/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jul 04, 201841 min

Has Trump Saved Japan from North Korea?

Pete and Chris have returned and they're getting a little musical as they wax lyrical about some of their favourite bands. Also, Mr Broad has supped on the clear Coke goodness and is less than impressed... Do get in touch: abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com More Abroad In Japan shows available below, subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes, and *please* tell your friends! http://www.radiostakhanov.com/abroadinjapan/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jun 27, 201845 min

Absurd Japanese Manager Attempts to Rob Own Store

Pete and Chris are back rating their favourite Kit-Kat flavours and taking a look at this week's news. Warning: contains Tab Clear. Do get in touch: abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com More Abroad In Japan shows available below, subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes, and *please* tell your friends! http://www.radiostakhanov.com/abroadinjapan/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jun 20, 201841 min

Is AirBnB Japan in Danger?

It's been a little while since Pete and Chris had a little look at the news, so this week they're unfurling a gigantic Japanese shinbun and taking it all in. Also, Daddy Broad has some ideas for Chris's next project... Do get in touch: abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com More Abroad In Japan shows available below, subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes, and *please* tell your friends! http://www.radiostakhanov.com/abroadinjapan/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jun 13, 201838 min

Natsuki: The Movie (Behind the Scenes Revealed)

After a year and a half, and countless balloons, Natsuki the movie is finally out there on the internet. Ever the perfectionist, Chris piles through a list of things he would have done differently, and Pete tells him he's being silly and that the film is brilliant. Find out why life is indeed balloons by watching the film here: https://youtu.be/WLWZBeX-isM Do get in touch: abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com More Abroad In Japan shows available below, subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes, and *ple...

Jun 06, 201836 min

The Greatest Japanese Faux Pas Ever

It's a news special - with Natsuki: The Movie on the horizon, Pete and Chris pile through some important crow-based news stories. Warning: contains Assange. Here are this week's links. Check that wacky credit card-stealing crow! https://bit.ly/2rJsMd7 https://bloom.bg/2InXlvd https://bit.ly/2wM8XXu https://bit.ly/2Io3G9R Get in touch: abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com More Abroad In Japan shows available below, do subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes, and please tell your friends! http://www.rad...

May 30, 201842 min

Abroad in Japan: 21 Questions!

The fax machine gets fired up once again, and Pete and Chris do their best to answer every last one of them in under 45 minutes. Get in touch: abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com More Abroad In Japan shows available below, do subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes, and please tell your friends! http://www.radiostakhanov.com/abroadinjapan/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

May 23, 201843 min

Two Weeks More in Japan | Ultimate Itinerary Discussed

Chris and Pete return and they've planned out a very different route through Northern Japan. Our Google Map can be found here: goo.gl/3t4t3q Get in touch: abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com More Abroad In Japan shows available below, do subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes, and please tell your friends! http://www.radiostakhanov.com/abroadinjapan/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

May 16, 20181 hr

Abroad in Japan: Pornographic clickbait and fussy eaters!

Chris and Pete are back and apologising for their younger selves, and we learn about a bar that an arm-chewing maniac Yoda frequents. Get in touch: abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com More Abroad In Japan shows available below, do subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes, and please tell your friends! http://www.radiostakhanov.com/abroadinjapan/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

May 09, 201839 min

Abroad in Japan: Understanding the Japanese Mindset: 3 key concepts

From the new desk of Chris Broad and the sunglasses of Pete Donaldson, a brand new podcast in which we explore the Japanese mindset and why planning a party can be occasionally confusing. Get in touch: abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com More Abroad In Japan shows available below, do subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes, and please tell your friends! http://www.radiostakhanov.com/abroadinjapan/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

May 02, 201848 min

Abroad in Japan: Your questions answered!

Pete pulls his favourite questions off the Abroad In Japan fax machine and fires them at our boy out East. If you'd like your question answered in a later episode, catch us here: abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com More Abroad In Japan shows available below, do subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes, and please tell your friends! http://www.radiostakhanov.com/abroadinjapan/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Apr 25, 201844 min

2 weeks in Japan | Ultimate Travel Itinerary

Chris gives us his best itinerary ideas for a couple of weeks in Japan. Warning: contains Tokyo bananas. If you'd like the trip in an easy-to-use PDF file – here it is: https://view.publitas.com/chewing-gum-volley-ltd/visiting-japan-by-chris-broad/ Get in touch: abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com More Abroad In Japan shows available below, do subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes, and please tell your friends! http://www.radiostakhanov.com/abroadinjapan/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ...

Apr 18, 201851 min

Abroad in Japan: Life as a vlogger (and radio DJ)

Our boy in Sendai gives us the lowdown on how to achieve YouTube stardom, or at the very least how not to go crazy when you're living off supermarket ramen. We talk tattoos, Tokyo Game Show and mid-air katana battles. Get in touch: abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com More Abroad In Japan shows available below, do subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes, and please tell your friends! http://www.radiostakhanov.com/abroadinjapan/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Apr 11, 201851 min
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