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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

Back in time: Abroad In Japan ft. Sharla and Dogen!

With Chris currently fixing up his fixie for a two-wheeled jaunt across Northern Japan, we thought we'd take a step back in time to those home-based records during Covid - starting with Sharla and Chris figuring out what the best mackerel-based hotel is, followed up by Dogen telling us all how to perform the very best backflip, and the best way to learn Japanese! Pete and Chris will return Thursday for the next show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Apr 07, 202536 min

What Happened to Tokyo’s ‘Lost’ 4 Billion Yen?

See a penny, pick it up - all the day you'll have the unbearable weight of the world on your shoulders for not doing the right thing. 10:40.060 16:16.054 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 31, 202524 min

Climbing Mount Fuji in 2025 Just Got Harder

Just don't wear shorts, Chris! AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your messages, ya big hunks! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 27, 202531 min

How Chris Got Scammed in Kyoto!

"I've got your private hire right here!" *punch* AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your messages, thanks! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 24, 202537 min

Assassins Creed Vs. Japan: Controversy Explained

*DIVES FOR COVER* Pete and Chris will return same time Monday morning here on the Abroad In Japan podcast - and warning, the show will contain FANCY TRAINS! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 20, 202541 min

The Tokyo Store Where Customers Pay to Shoplift

Well that's hardly the spirit, is it? AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com if you've got any half inched cosmetics to sell... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 17, 202524 min

Japan’s Shinkansen Decouples Mid-Journey at 60kmph!

Less than awesome development, that! Get your superfast Japan eSIM at https://jjesim.com and you can email Chris here: AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 13, 202527 min

Why Chris Walked 27,000 Steps Across Tokyo with American Pete

..aaaand I would walk 27,000 steps and I would walk five hundred more. The show will return on Thursday, but in the meantime do make sure you contact your congressman or woman and tell them the AIJ POD IS THE BEST. Or maybe just email Chris on AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 10, 202530 min

Japan's Record-Breaking Snowfall Causes Chaos

And if you'd like to see the unedited Super 8 footage - it'll be live on the youtube channel by 2100 GMT! https://www.youtube.com/@AbroadInJapanPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 20, 202534 min

Back in time: Abroad In Japan ft. Natsuki and CDawgVA!

We're stepping back in time to hear all about Natsuki's favourite footwear, and Connor rinsing Chris for his meat skewer addiction! Pete and Chris will return usual time Thursday morning on this very channel... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 17, 202534 min

Would you sleep on a bus-based bunk bed?

A Broad in a bus based bunk bed, bawling badly. AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com is the way you can fire your poison darts of information into our ears! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 10, 202533 min

Tragedy in the sinkhole

And Pete and Chris will return same time this coming Monday - so you have a super weekend, won't you? AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your messages... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 06, 202533 min

Japan’s Unleashes New Tactic to Stop Badly Behaving Tourists

"Oh... don't start fires. Don't shoplift. When will this woke nonsense end?" AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com is the way you can manipulate your computer to send Chris some of your lovely messages. Please do so! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 03, 202538 min

Japan’s Deadliest Dish Explained

Mochi wish ya girlfriend was HOT LIKE ME? After Chris' extensive travels, later than scheduled *plays train sound effect* the Abroad In Japan Podcast will return this Monday 3rd of Feb! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 29, 202529 min

2720 - The year when Japan has one child left!

And that child... doesn't even like Coolish. Doesn't even bare thinking about... AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for you ideas to get everyone lovemakin' again! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 20, 202520 min

Meat Thief Tracked 1,000km across Japan

Ever touched a capybara? Get in touch - abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com! And if you fancy a little extra episode, Chris and Pete took his imported car around Finsbury Park for a bit here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-RivQyaCJA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 16, 202530 min

The League of Unpopular Men!

Pete and Chris are reunited in the same studio for the first time in... a month! AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your messages... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 12, 202533 min

Family Mart Chicken Added to Japanese School Lunches

And if you'd like to see Pete's video - it's inside the video version of this very episode - https://www.youtube.com/@AbroadInJapanPodcast The boys will return this Friday, 10th of Jan! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 02, 202531 min

Japan Bans Questionable Baby Names!

But "Natsuki The Baby" is presumably still fine, no? AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for your favourite anime-related naming ideas! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 30, 202433 min

Japan’s 10 Greatest Food Locations Revealed

We promise it's not a list of Family Marts with the best chicken... AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for your very best food recommendations! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 26, 202432 min

Japan's $26 Billion Discovery Might Change Its Fortunes

Gizzit! Giz that lovely stuff under the sea. GIZZIT! Have you ever handed someone a lot of rubbish for a laugh? AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your messages! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 23, 202427 min

Why This Man Ate at Sukiya for 1,800 Days

Could not want a big bowl of beefy rice more right now, frankly! AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com - could you do over a thousand days of beef bits? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 19, 202427 min

Japan’s Toughest Competition Is Far From Normal

What's the most exotic stamp you've gotten in Japan? Let us know - AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your messages! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 16, 202423 min
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