Yakuza Helpline Hack Leaves Victims & Informants in Danger
05 Dec 2024
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"Why, it's bring a cat to work day!" [email protected] for all your Yakuza information....
Japan ranks last in romance satisfaction for second straight year
02 Dec 2024
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Pete and Chris are back in his colourful studio, pawing through your fax machine missives, and compl...
Animal Attacks in Japan Rising Against Foreign Tourists
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cuban sandwiches at the ready, it's time for another pod. If you'd like to see the studio in which C...
How to spend your first day in Tokyo!
25 Nov 2024
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Eating coolish, suspiciously lemony chicken and watching crows eat trash in the street! AbroadInJapa...
Japan’s Most Stunning Hot Spring Town Limits Tourists
21 Nov 2024
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Two. Two tourists permitted to enter per moon cycle, and be damned those who scratch at our hefty ga...
American Man Arrested for Defacing Tokyo's Biggest Shrine
18 Nov 2024
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"Get this wolverine-clawed man out of my sight!" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...
Why Japan’s Streets Will Never Look the Same Again in 2025
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When we touch, when we kiss... danger danger... high [email protected] if you'v...
Japan Reacts to the Return of President Donald Trump
11 Nov 2024
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Did Shinzo Abe save trump from beyond the grave? [email protected] for all your questio...
Robot Retrieves First Melted Fuel from Fukushima Nuclear Reactor
07 Nov 2024
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Little flakes, flaking off. Gotta catch those little flakes! [email protected] to say ...
The Party is Over: Japan’s Crackdown on Fun
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
*removes liquid latex and stupid hat and apologises* [email protected] for any bright i...
Yakuza vs. Japan’s Rolex Watches: Thefts on the Rise
31 Oct 2024
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"I'm selling these fine leather watches" [email protected] if you've got some hooky wat...
Chris’ Angry Rant about Youtubers Goes Viral
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The sweet tangy punchly of a Lunchly... [email protected] if you've found mold on your ...
Britain’s WORST Man is Coming to Japan
23 Oct 2024
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Last time we let Chris write his own titles. [email protected] for all your messages! ...
Japan’s Bizarre Beauty Standards Explained!
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What if I add an extra eye in the centre of my forehead? Are you not entertained?AbroadInJapanPodcas...
How Japan Leads the World in Life Expectancy: 95,000 People Aged Over 100
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wait until those ancient wiseguys find out about our new invention - butter! Gerrit down ya, oldies....
Why Chris Met the Governor of Tokyo
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
WHY, INDEED! [email protected] if you've ever met a member of the ruling classes... Hos...
Unexploded US Bomb Detonates at Japanese airport
10 Oct 2024
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[email protected] for all your explosive messages... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...
Japan’s Pizza Delivery Service…for Dogs
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Little email special for you all to kick off the week - if you'd like your message to nestle among o...
Chris Met Japan’s Angriest Man. It Wasn’t Fun.
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Grab the statue and run, Chris! Pete and Mr Broad have returned from their respective holidays and t...
Japan's summer was joint hottest on record: Weather office
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you bash your heads on medium sized doorways, do send us a message - [email protected]...
Dozens of Flights Canceled After Scissors Go Missing at Hokkaido Airport
19 Sep 2024
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No scissoring in the aisles, please! [email protected] for all your messages! Hosted o...
Weather and Foreign Tourists Blamed for Japan’s Rice Shortage
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I'll have you know that every time I visit, I only eat Coolish. Blame us when there's a Milk and che...
Survey finds Japan to be least god-fearing nation
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As God isn't our witness, we will return on Monday! [email protected] for all your fabu...
Japan drops subsidy plan to draw women to rural areas upon marriage
09 Sep 2024
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"What are the politicians of Japan up to this week, then?""Oh." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...
Police arrest man for stealing 3,000 pears in roughly 24 hours
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you'd like to shout out to all the pears - email [email protected], if you would! H...
Why Chris Avoids Swimming in the Sea of Japan
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Terror-hawks! True, awful terrible hawks. [email protected] for all your emails, pleasemailz! ...
Foreign Tourist In Japan Arrested For Strange Activity On A Rural Shrine
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sponsored by delicious Royal Jelly! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Japanese Man Saves $1 Million by Eating Simple Meals for 21 years
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I bet his guts are in absolute ribbons! [email protected] for all your messages - thank...
Japan Issues First-Ever Megaquake Alert After 7.1 Kyushu Quake
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Iced coffee and toothache is a rough combo.🍹 Lost Bar! https://maps.app.goo.gl/dqwnq3ov7kjdMh91A?...
Chris and Sharla opened a bar!
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
TEN MOSCOW MULES PLEASE! LOSTAddress: Tokyo, Shibuya, Udagawacho 33-1, Grand Tokyo Shibuya Building ...
The Mysterious Foreign Customers Who Skipped Japanese Inn Without paying!
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Maybe they were adbucted by alien hotelliers? [email protected] for all your tripadviso...
¥66 Billion Stolen via Japanese Online Scams
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ghosts don't watch YouTube, people. WAKE UP! [email protected] for all your spooky mess...
Japanese Train Tracks Bending in the Insane Summer Heat
08 Aug 2024
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What if the train track bent right round so that all the trains came back at 180 degrees, landed on ...
Japan’s Foreign Population Surges 330,000 in a Year
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If this continues, they might have to make the websites a bit [email protected]...
The Japanese Idol Punished for Having a Secret Boyfriend
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
My secret girlfriend... she goes to another school! [email protected] for all your mess...
What Happens If You Ride the Wrong Shinkansen...
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One of my shinkansen can only lie, the other can only tell the truth. [email protected]...
Super-Spicy Crisps Put Japanese Students in Hospital
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris discovers a TERRIFYING audio log from the USCSS Donaldson... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...
A Tragic Start to Mt Fuji Climbing Season
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
And the boys will be back same time on Thursday morning for more AIJ podcast fun! AbroadInJapanPodca...
Why Japan’s High Tech Reputation is a Lie
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Needs more wee killer robots rolling around, we [email protected] for all your mess...
Why I Love Japan’s Hidden Video Games Bars
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pete definitely beat Chris, hands down on Bomberman. No need to go check the video. AbroadInJapanPod...
Foreign student in Japan Charged for Riding Electric Suitcase Illegally!
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After Thursday's mega-show, this little lad is short but sweet - we'll see you on Thursday for more ...
Why Chris Resents His Dad for Building a Killer Robot
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
And mere mortal men can only dream of being able to resent their fathers for such a mad reason. Abro...
How Chris Met The King & The Emperor at Buckingham Palace
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you know where to get a white tie-suit in a hurry, help us out - [email protected]! ...
How Japanese Stores Throw Shoppers Out at Closing Time
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We'd simply set off all the sprinklers! If you'd like to say hi - please do! We can't make this show...
Tsushima Bans Tourists from Local Shrine
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Combine the shrine with a whine. It's Tsushima, baby! [email protected] please, for all...
Japan Ranked Worst Country in World for Helping Strangers...
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
And can you hear...everything in a Love Hotel? [email protected] if you've ever heard a...
Japan’s Mission Impossible: Why Shibuya is Proposing to Ban Drinking Alcohol In Public
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cans! Cans! Cans in the street. We will miss them terribly, surely there must be some kind of loopho...
Why Japan is About to Break 1 Million Vending Machines!
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Where will Pete get his delicious crepes? Only time will [email protected] - wha...
Why a Japanese Billionaire CANCELLED his SpaceX Moon Trip!
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Why have you had to cancel a mission to space? Let us know on [email protected]! Host...
Japan’s Cheapest Ramen Shop Burns Down
09 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The slurp stops for no man... or fire! [email protected] for all your questions! Hoste...
Why Japanese Bars Never Close
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever had a magical lock-in until the wee small hours? Get in touch! AbroadInJapanPodcast@gm...
Does Chris Regret Moving to Tokyo One Year Later
02 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever been given a thousand of the Queen's yen in the street? Get in touch - AbroadInJapanPo...
The Kindness of Strangers in Kyoto
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Where was free umbrella chap when our dear Prime Minister needed him? [email protected]...
The Criminal Groups Taking Over from the Yakuza
26 May 2024
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Freelance criminals - at your service! [email protected] for all your messages... Hoste...
Japan’s Worst Ryokan Explained
22 May 2024
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What's a couple of mattresses between friends? [email protected] - get up on it with yo...
A Worrying Discovery on a Japanese Train
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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Why Chris Feels Guilty After Encounter with Viewers!
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Broad: half business, half pleasure - but entirely podcast.If you'd like to say hello - please...
Tokyo Restaurants Charging Foreign Tourists Extra?
12 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pete's back with Chris and one of them has gone Eurovision CRAZY. [email protected]...
The Worst Foreigner in Japan (Feat. Premiertwo)
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
People are enjoying the forest... chop it down! More Petes coming your way this Sunday on the Abroad...
Our Favourite Movies & TV Shows Set in Japan! (Feat. Ali Plumb!)
05 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Super-special guest Ali Plumb kindly returns to the show for another swing at some of the best films...
Walking the Historic Nakasendo Samurai Trail with special guest...Ali Plumb!
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The terrifically clean-pawed Ali Plumb joins Chris for the next two shows - come along for the ride!...
The Worst Gift to Receive from a Japanese Stranger
28 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
[email protected] for all your messages - we'll see you soon for more AIJ Podcast fun! ...
My Worst Doctor Experience in Japan
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"I didn't say it like Louis Theroux, Chris!"All your birthday well wishes for the big man to abroadi...
Japan's sushi culture is in crisis!
21 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
And yet nobody cares about our lick-the-conveyor belt culture. For shame! Hosted on Acast. See acas...
Chris & Connor Survived 1,200km Cycling & Raised $1Million for Charity!
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
And Chris attacked a small boy with a water gun. FOR SHAME Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...
Mt. Fuji Theme Park Ride SHUT DOWN!
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
0 to 180 kmph in 1.5 seconds? Yeah, spines don't like that.Apologies for Chris's slightly wonky mic ...
Angry Tourist RUINS Train Ceremony!
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thankfully for Chris, One Piece is not on the Japanese [email protected] for...
Chris & Connor and their CRAZY One Thousand Mile Cycle Across Japan!
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sponsored (not sponsored) by Yakult. [email protected] for all your messages! Hosted o...
How Godzilla & Miyazaki Beat Hollywood!
24 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris yearns for the desert...and Pete wants to know where his Seetharaman Narayanan went to! Abroad...
Why Kyoto Has Banned Tourists from Geisha District!
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Won't somebody think of the [email protected] for all your messages and rude da...
How a Japanese Principal Lost Everything...
17 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We've totally done this, loads of times. You'll never take us alive copper *throws Candarel at polic...
Tokyo’s Ramen Restaurants Lose their Michelin Stars
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"Slurp!" - the sound of Michelin, slurping up their stars. [email protected] - keep yo...
Travelling Japan for 14 Days on $1,000 is Possible!
10 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You heard it here first, and it entails almost no shoplifting! [email protected] for al...
An Awkward Experience with a Japanese Doctor
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If someone grabs your arm and states they're 'putting the bones back' - go for their eyes and run li...
What NOT to do in a Japanese Hot Spring
03 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pee. I can't believe we have to say it [email protected] - get in touch with your...
Japanese Mafia Boss Attempts to Sell Nuclear Materials...
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Literally the LAST thing we want to see. [email protected] to say hello! Hosted on Aca...
Why Chris Hates February...
25 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
No heavy petting, bombing and so on! We'll be back on Wednesday for more Abroad In Japannin'! Abroad...
Why Rural Japan Doesn’t Want Foreign Residents
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Towns and villages in the rural Japan are an attractive option for foreign immigrants. But is life i...
Japan’s Most Wanted Criminal Caught After 50 years
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Japan’s most wanted criminal, Satoshi Kirishima, has been caught after 50 years on the run. It's m...
Ukraine-born Miss Japan relinquishes crown following affair...
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Japan, where's it's quite simply always the 1950s. [email protected] for all...
Preserving Mount Fuji: Japan will apply tolls and number caps!
11 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Maybe you could disguise yourself as a shrub or something, and pootle on up there...AbroadInJapanPod...
Foreigners Working in Japan Hits All-Time Record
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Grab your cups of ridiculously expensive coffee - it's the Abroad In Japan podcast, mates! AbroadInJ...
Ukrainian-Born Model Wins Miss Japan Re-igniting Identity Debate
04 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pete and Chris will be returning to their very own Outlander bar (the podcast) to buy you all hooch ...
Tokyo Government to release official dating app!
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sexy stuff [email protected] for your emails - and we'll see you on Sunday for...
Survey says majority of Japanese 'do not feel friendly' toward China
28 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hullo me old China - Pete and Chris are here for more Abroad In Japan hi-jinx!AbroadInJapanPodcast@g...
U.S. records confirm 12 U.S. soldiers died from Hiroshima A-bomb
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
And we'll be back on Sunday for more Abroad In Japan fun!Speak soon, ta ta! AbroadInJapanPodcast@gma...
Japanese Travellers Stressed Sitting Alongside Strangers on Planes
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Professional climbers Pete and Chris return to your ears for another AIJ MEGASHOW! AbroadInJapanPodc...
Nuisance Foreign Streamer Fined ¥200,000 & Kicked Out of Japan
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're sure that little idiot will return, one day. Yeesh! Pete and Chris will return this Sunday and...
How to get rich in Japan!
14 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Abroad In Japan show is a work of fiction. They're toasty warm, really!AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmai...
The Japanese Compliment That Sounds Like an Insult!
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pete's burned off his fingerprints to evade capture by the feds, and Chris is going all out for 2024...
Earthquake On The West Coast of Honshu
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck the Japan Sea coast on Monday, flattening towns on the remote Noto...
Nearly Half of Young Japanese Men Have Never Had a Girlfriend
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sexy stuff indeed. And by sexy, we mean not very sexy stuff at [email protected] fo...
The Worst Thing You Can Do On a Tokyo Train
01 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris is back in his unlovable hotel room, and Pete's car importing nightmare is drawing to a close,...
Something Strange and Unexplained is Happening in Hokkaido!
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Well Chris has been there, for one! Hope you had a smashing festive break if indeed you observed one...
How Pete Got Robbed in London ft American Pete!
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We'll be back on our usual schedule very soon, once Chris manages to defrost - in the meantime here'...
The Hardest Thing about Moving to Japan? Feat. Sharla
10 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With Chris' journey across Japan putting pay to our Wednesday pod release this week - we thought we'...
On the road in a tiny car, with Natsuki and Ryotaro!
03 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
21 days. A 2,000km Journey Across Japan - and Ryotaro has joined the crew! AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmai...
The Most Awkward Conversation with a Stranger on a Japanese Train
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Oh dear. Oh dear, oh dear. [email protected] for all your messages! Hosted on Acast. S...
Hilton Hotels Vs. Japan: How Offensive was Their Removed Commercial?
26 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you prefer a personal touch when it comes to hotels? [email protected] to get in tou...
Why Japanese Hospitality is Insanely Great
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We would probably have slipped over and chucked the luggage under a train or something. We'll be bac...