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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’s Greatest AirBNB Host Lives in Osaka

...and he swears his name is Elvis! Pete and Chris will return on Wednesday for more of this silliness, but in the meantime do drop us a line at abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 12, 202128 min

Why Japanese People Are Getting Fatter

...and why Pete's rice cooker purchase could save him a fortune on new trousers if only he actually used it, instead of ordering in pizza. abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com to say hello, so please do! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 08, 202127 min

Tokyo’s Most Overrated Hotel

I mean any hotel sounds great when Jesus and Mary Chain is blasting... abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com for all your messages! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 05, 202130 min

Why Japan is Facing a Fried Chicken Shortage!

...and it's not because Chris is eating it! AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your messages. Say hello, won'tcha? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 28, 202129 min

How Chris Became the Sapporo Poker Champion

...he's an incredibly gifted card counter. Casinos hate the man. abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com if you'd like a man from Kent to read out your messages in a reproduction of a 1980s Japanese sweet store in an office building in Sendai! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 17, 202131 min

The Best Place to Spend Christmas in Japan

...in a chimney, after a terrible attempt to enchant your kids. Silly Daddy. abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com to say hello, won'tcha? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 14, 202128 min

Why I'm Scared to Talk on Japanese Trains

Ferme la bouche, lads! Chris and Pete talk in hushed tones about what's new in Japan right now. abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com for all your talk, too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 10, 202131 min

Is Japan FINALLY Going to Re-open its Borders?

Chris wrote that title. Don't blame Pete for the bait. hehe! Pete and Chris are back - Pete, trying to set up a business meeting, Chris trying to prevent said meeting. AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com to say hello, and please do so! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 07, 202132 min

Why Japan's Awkward Blind Date Parties Are So Popular

Bring ya friends, let's have a date! Pete and Chris return with another sexy, informative yomp through the fax machine and beyond. AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com to say hello and get your dispatch on the pod! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 03, 202128 min

The truth about my wife's pants!

Pete and Chris tee off once more on the St Andrews - grade course that is the Abroad In Japan podcast. AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com to say how very wrong Pete is on the noble sport of gorofu. (Or is it a good aruku spoiled?) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 31, 202129 min

Is there anything you can't eat rice with?

Pete and Chris are both giddy, positively giddy about presenting you lovely lot with another Abroad in Japan podcast. And I think you can probably tell just by listening, frankly. Off their blimmin' heads, they are. AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your sexy dispatches, we'll be back on Sunday to do it all over again Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 27, 202138 min

Why Not to Fall Asleep on the Midnight Tokyo Train

Well, it's cheaper than a hotel! Pete and Chris return with some big-hitting Abroad in Japan podcast action - and you're more than welcome to it! abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 24, 202129 min

Japan's Obscene Nazi Themed Host Club

Unspeakably tasteless host clubs and the very best Finish confectionary - it must be the Abroad In Japan podcast! abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com for all your messages and rude daubings! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 20, 202132 min

Have We Ever Experienced a Volcanic Eruption in Japan?

Rumblings, deep within - and it's not Chris' stomach after a mountain of karaage - it's the AIJ mega-pod! abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com if you'd like to say hello... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 17, 202128 min

Kyoto Ramen Shop Bans Youtubers FOREVER

"SD card outta my sushi!" Pete and Chris return to the scene of the ramen crime once more - and if you'd like to get in touch with the show, hit us up on abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 13, 202126 min

How Japanese Locals Avoid Talking to Foreigners (An Ingenious Tactic)

Pete and Chris are back for another stellar AIJ pod pod! Thanks to listener Oscar for creating a glorious bit of musical loveliness for the pod! Check out Oscar's fantastic Hard-Off tribute to all things AIJ - https://soundcloud.com/oscastyle/sets/abroad-in-japan-podcast-tribute And of course abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com for all your messages.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 10, 202133 min

Speaking Japanese with a heavy accent

Pete returns from his holiday, and the boys are spotted out on the open road as they cause fender benders the length and breadth of America. AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com to get your questions in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 06, 202132 min

The REAL Reason Japanese People Don't Sit Beside You

Sharla and Chris are here with another cracking pod pod for your ear ears! Find out why people won't sit next to you on the train. Good job Pete wasn't on this show - he'd probably be talking about his poor personal hygiene and blowoffs. He'll be back on Wednesday! AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your messages, questions and rude daubings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 03, 202135 min

10 Years of Hell Teaching English in Japan | Feat. American Pete

Pete's off on his holidays for a week, so in his his absence Chris has bagged himself a much improved Pete from over the pond! And he's had a crazy decade in Japan... abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com if you'd like to say hello on the pod... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 26, 202157 min

Japan Says Goodbye to the Last Double Decker Shinkansen!

But will they replace it with a TRIPLE DECKER TRAIN?! Chris will be back on Sunday, with an extra special guest...in the meantime though, abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 22, 202125 min

Chris' New Favourite Japanese Dish | Oyakodon

It makes perfect sense, when you think about it... Pete and Chris will be back on Wednesday, beatin' them eggs, eatin' them chickens, and generally having a wild old time! But in the meantime - do drop us a line, abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 19, 202131 min

Japan's UFO Sightings on the Rise

It's the podcast! And...oooh, you're quite welcome to it. abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com to send Chris a wee message, or forever hold your peace! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 15, 202131 min
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