Abroad in Japan

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! [email protected] for all your...

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 peninsula.If you'd like to donate to the Japanese...

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] for your messages, lads and lasses!(This episode was...

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, you'll be pleased to learn...AbroadInJapanPodcast...

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 - Pete and Chris will be back shortly for more AI...

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's a show recorded on the road with none other than...

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'd make it up to you by bringing you Sharla for our...

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! [email protected] - have you ever seen a bigger bargain than C...

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. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 touch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...

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 back Sunday evening at 10pm UK time for more AIJ fun ...

Abroad in Japan’s Biggest Ever Project Kicks off in December!

19 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Fear for Christopher. Fear for him! [email protected] to distract him from his intense planning and cartography. Hosted on Acast. See ac...

How $250,000 of Japanese Kit Kats Got Stolen in America

15 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you like Kit Kats so much, why don't you STEAL A MASSIVE LORRY FULL [email protected] to say hello... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...

Why Teaching English in Japan Just Got Harder...

12 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

No puking at your desk, under pain of termination! [email protected] for all your messages, and we'll see you Wednesday evening for more ...

Japan’s Electric Car Boom!

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Petey and Chrissy will return in a few days time sucking up all that delicious podcast electricity from the podcast electric terminals, or something. ...

Is Japan using Using AI actors to avoid Scandal?

05 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our (very fallible human) boys will return on Wednesday night UK time for more tales from the East! [email protected] for all your news a...

Is THIS Japan's Ugliest Place?

01 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How proper blimmin' rude! [email protected] for all your messages please! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Foreign Youtuber Riding Japan’s Trains Without Paying

29 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Who needs a JR pass when you're a massive d*[email protected] for all your messages, baby x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...

Japan Strips Powerful Unification Church of Religious Status

25 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

No more el tax breako for el churcho, turns out! [email protected] for all your messages - do get involved! Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...

Why Tokyo’s Public Baths Are Disappearing Fast: 50% Lost!

22 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

And does a VPN work to save you cash? Let us know if it's helped you! [email protected] for all your stories and questions - get involved...

Sushi Restaurant Prankster Gets 5 Year Sentence for Licking Soy Sauce!

18 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It better have been worth it. Like proper, fancy soy sauce. [email protected] is our email address - please use it! Hosted on Acast. See...

The WORST Time to Visit Shibuya (Tokyo) Explained!

16 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

...When Pete's there, and he's been drinking red eyes ALL [email protected] if you'd like to say hello! Hosted on Acast. See acast...

Why this Japanese Bar BANNED Foreigners, Illegally!

11 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If I had my way, they wouldn't let me in either. Or something. [email protected] to say hello... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...

The Dark Side of Japan’s Entertainment Industry Exposed

08 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With over 478 victims coming forward, the late Johnny Kitagawa's talent agency's decision to continue has been branded ill-advised at best, and a joke...

Toxic Foreign Streamer Finally Arrested in Japan after 6 Months

04 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

He'll be doing his silly shouting...IN DA CLINK (possibly) [email protected] to say hello... so please do! Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...

The best airline for your Japan trip, revealed!

01 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Pete and Chris are here, covered head to toe in Famichiki drip, doing the Abroad In Japan [email protected] for all your messages...

Is Japanese TV *really* that bad?

27 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Still ridiculously jet-lagged, Pete joins the soon-to-be-ridiculously jet-lagged Chris Broad for more Japan chat! [email protected] for a...

The Weirdest Hotels In Japan: revealed!

24 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Pete saddles Sarah with literally the WORST hotel staff in the known universe for a non-Japanese speaker: DINOSAURS! [email protected] to...

Why Pro Wrestling in Japan is the best in the world!

20 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Pete has returned from his first Japan jaunt in over three years - warning: he's quite manic. [email protected] to say hello, and please ...

The Hokkaido Police Officer Who Left His Gun in a Convenience Store

17 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Pick up some delicious chicken, a usb lead or two, and a revolver at your local convenience! [email protected] for all your messages, pod...

Does Chris Want To Leave Japan At Last?

13 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Climb aboard the baseball train, team awesome! [email protected] for all your ticketing needs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...

The Osaka Locals Who Spent $500 Treating Foreign Tourists

10 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Just make sure you finish your onigiri first, so that the bugs don't get it. [email protected] for all your messages of support and drawi...

China Bans Japanese Seafood As Fukushima Releases Water

06 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Pete and Chris will return, filled to the gills with radioactive content shortly - in the meantime [email protected] - send in your messa...

Hunting for Pokemon in Japan - is it actually fun?

03 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lids, and the people who hunt them [email protected] for your messages and if you'd like to see our bad selves in video form, subscr...

Is the world’s most deadly fish worth eating?

30 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Fugu - it's what's for dinner! [email protected] for your messages and if you'd like to see our fu and gu in video form, subscribe to our...

The Japanese City Pressuring Pregnant Women

27 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's a man's world. That's why it's frequently unfettered sh*[email protected] for your messages and if you'd like to see our bad selv...

Why I AVOID Eating 7-Eleven Onigiri Rice Balls

23 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Extra value crunch! Pete and Chris are reunited in Stak studios and drink some exceedingly expensive Starbucks. [email protected] for you...

Why Travelling Japan without Cash is about to Get More Complicated

20 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Head on over to https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgL1f1txLPqr2XpQlKlKmEg to peek at this lad in full-motion-video! On Wednesday, Pete and Chris will b...

Why Not to Leave Food Uneaten in a Japanese Ramen Shop

16 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Waste not, want not! Pete and Chris will return on Sunday for another slice of Japan, but in the meantime you can head over here to watch this stuff i...

Tourist Tarnishes 1,000 Year Japanese Temple with Tacky Cat Drawing

13 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What's wrong with some good old-fashioned doodlin'? As you may of heard, we can now be perused visually at your convinience over here - https://www.yo...

'Barbenheimer' Backlash in Nuclear-Scarred Japan as Warner Bros Apologises

09 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

And if you'd like to see this show in video form - subscribe to our brand new AIJ Podcast Youtube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgL1f...

How to Get the Yakuza's Business Cards while Travelling Japan

06 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Head on over to www.youtube.com/ to check out the podcast in video form! And would you wear a personal air conditioned jacket? AbroadInJapanPodcast@gm...

Did Chris & Natsuki Survive the 3,776m Climb up Mount Fuji?

02 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Oxygen and ciggies. It's what this proud nation was built upon. [email protected] to say hello, and stay tuned for a BEEEEG announce...

Chris and Natsuki Have Set Off to Climb Mount Fuji! (3776m)

30 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hide his ciggys. It's the only way Natsuki's going to make it up there! [email protected] to say hello please! Hosted on Acast. See acas...

Why Oppenheimer Isn't Being Released in Japan (Yet)

26 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Chris 'Barbie' Broad and Donaldson 'Oppo' Petester will be back on Sunday for more AIJ [email protected] to say hello - and keep list...

Teenage Tourist Carves name into 1,200 year-old temple in Japan

23 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Come on, it's hardly a  1,300 year-old temple in Japan. Now those things are PRECIOUS. [email protected] for all your messages! Hos...

The Bizarre Region in Japan Where Dolphins, Squids & Monkeys Attack Humans!

19 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Abroad In Japan Breastfeeding SPECTACULAR! [email protected] for all your messages of support for Chris' new direction...Make sure y...

How to Lose $4,600 in a Tokyo Bar: Scams in Japan!

16 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

They finally got someone bang to rights! Well done that sleepy, empty-walleted man! [email protected] to say hello on the email pipes... ...

A Ghost in Japan: Are the Japanese Superstitious?

12 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

And the boys will return on Sunday, Chris's lumbar in pieces after a week of moving metal around! [email protected] for all ya chat! Hos...

Okinawa's Seas Turned Blood Red...BUT WHY?

09 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

[email protected] for all your messages...but we'll be back on Wednesday night UK time for more fun and games and probably more than a li...

Japan to Release 1 Million Tons of Fukushima Radioactive Water into the Pacific

05 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

...for a laugh. Pete and Chris will be back in the former's car for more amazing stories from the other side of the world on Sunday night! Join us...A...

What Are the Risks of Eating Sushi?

02 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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Should you book your Japan trip using AI?

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever tried to cool down in an adult store? [email protected]! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Japan Raises Age of Sexual Consent from 13 to 16

25 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Yeesh! Apologies if Petey sounds a little robotic in this one - last show before mic quality goes back to normal! In the meantime keep your messages c...

10 Worst Inconveniences of Travelling in Japan as a Foreign Tourist!

21 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If young Peter sounds a little robotic this week apologies! He had a little problem with his mic that Chris had to spend a good while cleaning up! Bac...

Why NOT to work for a Japanese Company

18 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A lot of forms to fill in. Loads! [email protected] for all your messages! Oh and if you'd like to listen to the VGC video games podcast ...

Why Japan's Biggest Sushi Chain is Suing Diner for $400,000

14 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Don't lick stuff in public. Nothing good ever [email protected] for all your messages! Love you xOh and if you'd like to listen t...

Driving in Japan as a Tourist: Is it Genuinely Worth it?

13 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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Why these Japanese Vending Machines Are About to Become Free of Charge

07 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Just want that sweet, free sweetcorn soup, [email protected] for all your chitter-chat!Oh and if you'd like to listen to the VGC vid...

Chris Has Found a New Studio in Tokyo at Last

04 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

[email protected] if you'd like to say hullo, as always!Oh and if you'd like to listen to the VGC video games podcast you've been hearing...

Why NOT to Drink the Water at a Japanese Shrine

01 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Slightly later than advertised - here's this Wednesday's Abroad In Japan shooooow! [email protected] if you'd like to say hello, team awe...

When Dining in a Japanese Michelin Star Restaurant Goes Horribly Wrong

30 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Yum yum, in my TUM! [email protected] for all your comments and questions! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Japan's Most Dishonest Product Fined $40,000 for Weight Loss Lies

24 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ship with soup! Pete and Chris will return on your friend and mine, SUNDAY. [email protected] to say hello, babes! Hosted on Acast. See ...

The Japanese Restaurant that Buys KFC and Re-sells it on the Menu

21 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A delicious, loss leading service from our plucky bar owner! [email protected] for your messages! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

The Dangers of Walking through Kobe City at Night!

17 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Thanks for listening, and don't go near dem bears please! [email protected] for all your messages... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...

The Hokkaido Worker Who Found ¥10 Million Cash in a Bag

14 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

And the laaaaads will return same time, 10pm UK time on Wednesday for more podcast fun! TELL EVERYONE YOU KNOW. [email protected]... Hos...

Japan Cracks Down on Upskirting & Capturing Non-Consensual Photos

10 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another big ol' Abroad In Japan shindig. Don't worry about your shoes, keep 'em on! [email protected] to say hello, and please...

The Foreign Tourist Saved at a Japanese Shopping Mall

07 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

And the boys (with marginally better audio quality) will return same bat channel, 10pm on Wednesday UK [email protected] to say hull...

Chris Has Moved to Tokyo At Last!

03 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Apologies for the slight funkiness on Chris's voice on the shows this week - we'll return to normal service next time out. Pete's blaming the house mo...

Tokyo's Worst Dish Explained

30 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tell us who's a real dish over at [email protected] - the hardest working gmail account in podcasting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...

Why Travelling Japan by Train Just Got Hugely Expensive (77% More!)

26 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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A Crazy Romantic Encounter at a Japanese Train Station

23 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Beautiful Aussie men... in your [email protected] to say hullo! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yet Another Assassination Attempt on Japan's Prime Minister

19 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A proper spring of discontent. Pete and Chris will return same time Sunday night, UK time...10pm! [email protected] to say hullo! Hosted...

How NOT to Rob a Japanese Convenience Store

16 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

And Chris will return with Petey pie same time, 10pm UK time Wednesday! [email protected] for all your hellos and drawings! Hosted on Ac...

Why Staff are Disappearing from Japanese Stores

12 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sponsored by Sony Vegas. BECAUSE PETE WILL NOT CHANGE. [email protected] to say hello - please do! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...

Japan's Brand New Bear Meat Vending Machine

09 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Well I hope they sell a soda or two, too! Would you honk down a bit of bear meat of an evening? [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See a...

Outrage at Tokyo's Annual Penis Festival

05 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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Getting engaged in the Aokigahara forest!

02 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

[email protected] for all your meaty messages and bready chat! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Does booze aid Japanese language confidence?

29 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Annnd Chris will be back with ya boi Petey on Sunday! TAKE IT [email protected] to say hiya! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

Is Chris about to abandon his studio?

26 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

And we will return same time on Wednesday night with more harebrained schemes from Natsuki! [email protected] for all your messages. Hos...

Travelling round Japan in a camper van - is is possible?

22 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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How do avoid dodgy sushi in Japan!

20 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

And Chris and Pete will return Wednesday for more fish-dodging fun... [email protected]... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...

How to Receive Compliments from the Yakuza on an Osaka Train

16 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Beeeeeeeeg guys Pete and Chris will return same time 10pm on Sunday (UK time) for more of THIS STUFF! [email protected] to say 'hiya!' Ho...

Why Chris Fears for the Future of Humanity

12 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

And the chaps will be back same time on wednesday baby! [email protected] for all your chitter chat Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...

Japan's Angriest Convenience Store Revealed

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kore kudasai, baby! [email protected] for all your chat. See you Sunday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why NOT to Buy a Kyoto Townhouse | Feat. Sharla in Japan

05 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Like buses, you wait around for an abroad in Japan podcast, then two come at [email protected] for all your messages... Hosted on A...

Why Chris is FINALLY Moving to Tokyo | Feat. Sharla in Japan

03 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A couple of days late, but in no way a buck short - Chris and Sharla will return later in the week for more AIJ fun! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...

When Staying in a Tokyo Hostel Goes Wrong

26 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Very, very wrong. We'll be back next week for more AIJ fun - join us, won't you? Oh yes, and do drop us an email on [email protected]! H...

How NOT to Introduce Yourself in Japanese

22 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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Why NOT to go to a Japanese Hospital

19 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A tall man can't deal with an average sized man's salty liquid. Always said that. [email protected] for all your messages! Hosted on Ac...

How Chris Proposed to Sharla on a Rural British Beach!

15 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Should have done the dropping the ring thing. [email protected] for all your emaily needs! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...

Why Japan's Biggest Sushi Restaurants Are Stopping the Conveyor Belts

12 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There should be a crumpet conveyor belt restaurant. Then we'd be cooking. [email protected] to chuck over ya chat! Hosted on Acast. See ...

Should You Skip Visiting Kyoto?

08 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Pete and Chris will return this super soaraway Sunday for more abroad in japan! woohoo! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Japan's Most Misleading Drink Fined ¥19 MILLION

05 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

100% Awesome podcast! 2% guaranteed! [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why this Japanese Convenience Store is Making Food 40% Bigger!

01 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

OH MY GOD WE'RE BOTH SO JET LAGGED Pete and Chris will return this Sunday at 10pm London time, baby. [email protected] for all yer chat!T...

Why Tokyo Apartments Without Baths & Showers Are Gaining Popularity | Feat. Sharla

29 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

ooooh you filthbags! The AIJ pod will return later in the week but for now - [email protected] for all your messages! Hosted on Acast. S...

The Japanese Food Losing Popularity Fast

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If they come for my katsuobushi, I'm gonna be fuming over here. [email protected], get in touch chief why not Hosted on Acast. See acast....

Gwen Stefani Faces Backlash After Declaring ‘I’m Japanese’

22 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We've all had a lovely waffle from Harajuku and said some mad stuff, haven't [email protected] to say hiya! x Hosted on Acast. See aca...

The Dark Side of Japan: Harassment on Trains Explained

18 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

[email protected] for all your messages, team awesome! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Foreign Tourist Who Drunkenly Broke into a Japanese Home

15 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Let the rugby man sleep, dammit! [email protected] for all your messages! x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.