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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

The craziest Japanese-English we've ever heard!

Pete and Chris are here to put some violence in ya nonsense (makes sense if you've heard the podcast) Check out https://www.youtube.com/abroadinjapan for more of Chris! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 10, 202133 min

Japanese woman hides mum's corpse in freezer for 10 years

...but what have you done with your life? abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com for all ya yap! And do give us a review and tell your buddies about us, it really helps out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 07, 202133 min

Should we buy a house in Japan to renovate?

Pete and Chris are considering getting into the ol' bricks and mortar and paper business. Bagsy the west wing! abroadinjapan@gmail.com for all your messages! Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 03, 202135 min

Must see places in Japan | Feat Connor CDawgVA

Conor and Chris are back with their second bite of the Abroad in Japan apple. Apologies for the late upload on this one - Pete's trying to sabotage every show he's not on, clearly abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com for all ya chat - and do give us a review wherever you get your podcasts. It really helps! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 01, 202143 min

The highs and lows of moving in Japan | Feat. Connor CDawgVA

The smoothest, deepest-voiced co-host this podcast has ever had - @CDawgVA is on the pod! (Pete is gonna have to huff balloons filled with that gas that's like inverse helium when he returns to even come close) abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com - get your questions and demands in over there! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 27, 202153 min

In Japan you can rent a man to do nothing!

Or you can listen to two right now! abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com for your emails! And remember to leave us a review wherever you get your pods! It rrrrreally helps! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 24, 202131 min

How Japan's greatest taxi driver ever got scammed

Oi Oi Saveloy! Pete's French friend makes a callous YouTube assault on everything Chris holds dear. (check out the video here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1n8zvQ1ZFo) And get your emails in... abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 20, 202130 min

Why Japanese restaurants appear to scam you (when they're not...)

Pete and Chris return with some of their least favourite shop jingles. Hard-Off's theme that plays constantly in store closes out today's show. Disgusting! abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 17, 202135 min

What Japanese workers hate most... about work

Pete and Chris return with a big ol' heap of Japan-based news stories. abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com for all your chat! Say hello, won't you? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 13, 202144 min

When proposing in Japan goes wrong!

Super awks! Pete and Chris are back, with Chris vowing to introduce the show correctly this time. Abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com for all your questions and comments for Chris! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 10, 202138 min

Turning a profit on a night out in Tokyo!

It's soggy, and not very grown up - but who are we to judge? We'll be back on Wednesday evening (GMT) for more of this - but in the meantime give us an email - abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 03, 202132 min

Why Chris received the worst Christmas present ever

We don't know what that boy has against fungi but as Santa is our witness, he'll learn to love it. abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com for all your messages - we'll see you on Sunday for more of this! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 30, 202042 min

How to sound like a native Japanese speaker - feat. Joey the Anime Man

Joey and Chris are back for the penultimate AIJ show of 2020 with some valuable pronunciation tips! AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your chat... and do review us wherever you get your podcasts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 27, 202036 min

What's life in Japan like as a Youtuber? Feat. Joey the Anime Man

Pete's off helping the Christmas elves in England this week so he is more than ably replaced by one of YouTube's biggest stars Joey the Anime Man! Not a bad deputy, we have to say... abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com for all of your questions and comments... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 23, 202058 min

Why swearing in Japanese is best avoided!

It's for the best, trust us. abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com for all your bits and definitely all your bobs - and do give us a review when you get chance! THANKS! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 20, 202036 min

The worst possible thing you could do on a Japanese train

...the third worst, according to Pete. abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com to get your stories and questions in...and if you could toss a coin to your witcher (give us a five star review) that would be stellar! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 16, 202034 min

When confronting the Yakuza goes awkwardly wrong

Is it a good idea to pretend to be a gangster? We don't know but we're doing it anyway. abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com for all your crazy stories! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 13, 202034 min

6 Must Travel Hidden Places in Japan | Feat. Tokyo Lens

Chris and Norm return for your Sunday dose of the Abroad in Japan show! Find Norm's work here: https://www.normnakamura.com/ If you'd like to get in touch with the show, abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com is the way to do it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 06, 202054 min

Starting Your Life Over in Japan | Feat. Tokyo Lens

What does it take to hit reset and begin again halfway around the world? Chris and tsugaru shamisen axeman Tokyo Lens explain all! Find Norm's work here: https://www.normnakamura.com/ If you'd like to get in touch with the show, abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com is the way to do it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 02, 202045 min

Is this the end for Japan's amusing Japanese-English marketing?

We bloody hope not. What will we talk about on the podcast? abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com if you'd like to say hello... and rating us on your favourite podcatcher (iTunes, Spotify) helps loads too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 25, 202037 min

Don't eat Japan's impressive FAKE food!

I mean you can if you want. We're not your dad. abroadinjapanpodcast.com to say hello, muchachos! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 22, 202028 min

Abroad in Japan vs. ridiculous hate mail

Chris's ire is well and truly up, and Pete is hoping it doesn't get turned on him, lulz! abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com to say hello, or abuse Chris. It's up to you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 18, 202032 min

Where we'd choose to live in Japan

Pete says he'd like to live in an off sea oil rig, but that's against our self-imposed rules. abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com for all ya yap! Do say hello, won't you and if you could give us a review wherever you get your pods too, that would help a lot! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 15, 202030 min

Japanese love hotels: do they welcome everyone?

Chris-san and Peter-kun are back, trying their best to get into a love hotel together. Be better, Japan! abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com for all yer yap! Get in touch baby dolls! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 12, 202033 min

An uncomfortable experience teaching in Japan

Chris and Pete return, Pete in his little seaside hidey-hole, Chris living large on that Japanese lam! abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com to say hello - and please do so! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 04, 202032 min

Japan's abandoned buildings - should you intrude?

Chris is fresh from his harrowing abandoned love hotel experience, and Pete is having his breakfast, unencumbered by spookies. 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.

Nov 01, 202036 min
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