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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 Ultimate Tokyo Night Out Explained!

Filler words, Red Eyes and a big night out! AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com if you've ever darkened the doors of Century club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 12, 202433 min

The Reality of Teaching English in Japan (Feat. Chris’s former boss!)

Chris and Dan catch up to offer advice to anyone considering teaching English in Japan! Find Dan's book here: https://www.multilingual-matters.com/page/detail/Plurilingual-Education-in-a-Monolingualised-Nation/?k=9781800417700 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Dec 09, 202427 min

Japan ranks last in romance satisfaction for second straight year

Pete and Chris are back in his colourful studio, pawing through your fax machine missives, and complaining about how hot that onsen was. AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com to give the lads both barrels! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 02, 202428 min

Animal Attacks in Japan Rising Against Foreign Tourists

Cuban sandwiches at the ready, it's time for another pod. If you'd like to see the studio in which Chris and Pete recorded the (slightly shorter) show today, check out the video version - https://youtu.be/cI_br0FnfpE ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 28, 202417 min

How to spend your first day in Tokyo!

Eating coolish, suspiciously lemony chicken and watching crows eat trash in the street! AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for your messages... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 25, 202424 min

Japan’s Most Stunning Hot Spring Town Limits Tourists

Two. Two tourists permitted to enter per moon cycle, and be damned those who scratch at our hefty gates! AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for your messages! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 21, 202432 min

Why Japan’s Streets Will Never Look the Same Again in 2025

When we touch, when we kiss... danger danger... high voltage! AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com if you've ever thrown a pair of sneakers onto some overhead wires. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 14, 202428 min

The Party is Over: Japan’s Crackdown on Fun

*removes liquid latex and stupid hat and apologises* AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for any bright ideas, or really dumb ones! Gerrem in... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 04, 202443 min

Yakuza vs. Japan’s Rolex Watches: Thefts on the Rise

"I'm selling these fine leather watches" AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com if you've got some hooky watches to offload. We'll ask you no questions and you'll tell us no lies! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 31, 202428 min

Chris’ Angry Rant about Youtubers Goes Viral

The sweet tangy punchly of a Lunchly... AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com if you've found mold on your own cheese stash! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 28, 202446 min

Britain’s WORST Man is Coming to Japan

Last time we let Chris write his own titles. AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your messages! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 23, 202426 min

Japan’s Bizarre Beauty Standards Explained!

What if I add an extra eye in the centre of my forehead? Are you not entertained? AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com if you'd like to say a big 'hiya'! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 21, 202425 min

Why Chris Met the Governor of Tokyo

WHY, INDEED! AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com if you've ever met a member of the ruling classes... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 14, 202436 min

Japan’s Pizza Delivery Service…for Dogs

Little email special for you all to kick off the week - if you'd like your message to nestle among our many dispatches, AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 07, 202422 min

Chris Met Japan’s Angriest Man. It Wasn’t Fun.

Grab the statue and run, Chris! Pete and Mr Broad have returned from their respective holidays and they're recounting tales of awful men and stairwell ripostes! AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your messages - Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 03, 202430 min

Japan's summer was joint hottest on record: Weather office

If you bash your heads on medium sized doorways, do send us a message - abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com! We're seeking to identify AIJ's LARGEST LISTENER. And the Abroad In Japan Podcast will return Thursday 3rd of October! We'll see you then. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 23, 202423 min

Weather and Foreign Tourists Blamed for Japan’s Rice Shortage

I'll have you know that every time I visit, I only eat Coolish. Blame us when there's a Milk and chemicals shortage! AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your messages, our lovers! x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 16, 202423 min

Survey finds Japan to be least god-fearing nation

As God isn't our witness, we will return on Monday! AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your fabulous takes if you would be so kind... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 12, 202428 min

Why Chris Avoids Swimming in the Sea of Japan

Terror-hawks! True, awful terrible hawks. AbroadInJapan@gmail.com for all your emails, pleasemailz! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 02, 202422 min
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