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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

Which Place in Japan Has the Best Food? | Feat. Sharla!

Pete Donaldson is still away! So Chris is instead joined by YouTube star Sharla in Japan and they are answering the question - Which place in Japan has the best food? abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com for all your messages! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 06, 202228 min

12 Must See Places in Japan | Feat. Ryotaro!

We're back with Ryotaro! He gives us 12 must-see places in Japan, so listen on to find out more! abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com for all your messages! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 03, 202252 min

When Will Japan Re-Open to the World? | Feat. Ryotaro!

YouTuber and debut pod guest Ryotaro joins us for the first of two episodes. Today, he talks us through his amazing life! abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com for all your messages! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 31, 202246 min

Japan's Biggest Earthquake in 10 Years Wrecks Abroad in Japan Studio

Here's ya boi Chris, with a little mini-podcast, ready to blow your socks off with information and pathos and stories about a busted up studio. abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com for all your messages, and Chris will be back with a full-fat episode on Wednesday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 28, 202210 min

How Chris REALLY Felt Interviewing Ken Watanabe

It's finally here! The meeting of the minds - one of People magazine's 50 most beautiful people back in 2004, and Ken Watanabe! AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your messages! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 16, 202234 min

Why Pete REALLY Failed His Interview to Teach in Japan

Postscript: Pete went through his old yahoo account to see if he could find any correspondence about the sorry affair. Turns out they deleted all the emails older than two years ago. As if those years have been that good.. abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com for all your silly chat! BOOM! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 13, 202234 min

Tokyo's Grumpiest Japanese Man is in Asakusa Selling Bread

Can ya even melon bear it? Petey-kun and Chrissy-chan will return very soon for more podcast fun - but in the meantime get your questions and answers and daft stories in to abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 09, 202228 min

Don't Hug People in Japan | Awkward Etiquette Explained

...but if you do, just a quick one will suffice. Leave their ribs be! abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com for all your clart - get your messages in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 06, 202230 min

Why I Love Japanese Nightlife

Dancing. Sweaty people, dancing. Ooolong tea and Moscow Mules on tap. AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all that chat, baby! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 02, 202234 min

Why NOT to Drink Alcohol and Ride Bicycles in Japan

Pete and Chris will be back on Wednesday for more Japan-shaped hi-jinx! AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com to get your messages on the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 23, 202240 min

Why Valentines Day in Japan is Broken into 2 Days!

Probably to sell more blimmin' cards! Pete and Chris will be back in a few days time to do it all over again, but in the meantime - head on over to abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com to give us your messages! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 20, 202232 min

Seven Eleven Japan Unleashes Holographic ATMs!

Spooky ghost ATMs for all! Pete and Chris finger their keypads with wanton abandon here on the pod, and if you'd like to steer the jury just send a missive to abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 13, 202234 min

The Dark Side of Japan's Money Lending Culture

Pete and Chris will return, like furious money collectors on Wednesday evening at 2200 (GMT, baby!) In the meantime - get your message read out on the show - abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 09, 202228 min

Why I Didn't Get Homesick Moving to Japan

Open up your hate, and let it flow into Chris and Pete! Get up, come on get down with the sickness! Email abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com if you'd like your message read out on the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 06, 202231 min

American Travellers Explain Japan's Craziest Bar

And we'll be chasing you down the road once again on Sunday - join us then! In the meantime get your comments, questions coming in at abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com and we'll see you soon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 02, 202228 min

Japan's WORST Ever Pick-Up Line Revealed

...its a doozy. AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all that lovely, gooey email goodness and we'll see you on Wednesday for more of this! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 30, 202234 min

Japan's Deadliest Food is a Popular Dessert

Pete and Kissy Chris are back for more AIJ fun! Pete's riddled with covid again, Chris is exhausted as he's been up late editing again... and we'll be back on Sunday to do it all over again! abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com for all your messages! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 23, 202229 min

A Worrying Future as Japan Invents a Lickable TV Screen

Ookii oppais and lickable tv screens! It's a weird old show this Sunday! abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com for all your messages, get involved... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 09, 202227 min

Why Quitting Your Job in Japan is a Nightmare

Pete and Chris return for more tales of weird palm readers, and job-quitting services! abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com if you've been affected by aaaany of the stories features in this episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 05, 202229 min

The Sneaky Way to Beat Your New Year's Resolution

Chris (Sendai, tired) and Pete (Essex, pumped) start the year as they mean to go on - by chatting all things Japan, baby! abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com for all that good stuff. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 02, 202231 min

The Japanese Police Officer Suspended for Stealing 200 Yen ($2)

A copper steals a couple for a packet of ciggies, and the lads talk about the desperately sad wind phone. abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com for all ya yappinz! Have a great new year celebration, even if you're just planning on staying in your house like Pete! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 29, 202126 min

Chris Horrified as McDonald's Japan Runs Out of French Fries

On this week's show Pete and Chris imagine a world without french fries (not good) and how Natsuki for some reason has two different birthdays! abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com for all your messages of support and criticism! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 26, 202131 min
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