Abroad in Japan

Japan's Worst Etiquette Mistake Explained

11 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Bones - we've all gottem, baby! [email protected] for you questions and comments. Remember - if you're 41 years old and look like trash 1...

The Stunning Japanese Hot Spring That'll Burn Your Legs Off

08 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If can't stand the heat...just turn down the thermostat! [email protected] for all your messages! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

Japan's Ultimate 4,000 Mile Marriage Proposal Explained

04 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

More GPS fun next week - GREAT PETER SEXINESS we mean. Chris will also attend. [email protected] to say hello! Hosted on Acast. See acas...

Why Japan's Cat Rental Subscription Service is a Bad Idea

01 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow [email protected] meow meow meow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why Abroad In Japan Received Hate This Christmas!

28 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

[email protected] if you'd like to give Chris both barrels! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why Chris avoids Christmas in Japan!

25 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Pete and Chris and a dose of Abroad In Japan fun on Christmas Day! Hope you had a great day everyone, and if you didn't, there's always next year! Abr...

35 Percent Of Japan Never Wants To Travel Overseas Again!

21 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

And Pete and Chris will return on Christmas Day for a podcast in which they barely mention Christmas because their admin is terrible! AbroadInJapanPod...

Why Chris has left Japan!

19 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Pete, the old one, joins Chris for a review of all thing AIJ - including a chess boxing match, the first ever Abroad In Japan event in London, and Nat...

How Chris WON the Chess Boxing Fight in LA (Feat. Pete Premiertwo)

14 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After missing a show for the first time in actual years, Chris is back with a good excuse, he was busy getting punched in the head! Here's American Pe...

12 Things Chris Hates about Japan

07 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With music from Save Ferris. [email protected] for your messages and letters to AIJ santa! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...

Wild Boar Terrorises Rural Japanese Town

04 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Pow pow! It's boar for dinner, kids! [email protected] for all your messages, and we'll see you on Wednesday for more AIJ! Hosted on Acas...

Japanese Fans Generously Tidy Up World Cup

30 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

HUB: where everybody knows your name. And Richarlison! [email protected] to say hello, so do so! And do drop us a review wherever you get...

Coolish: the results are in!

27 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's the perfect thing for those arm November nights! [email protected] for all your messages of Lotte support! Hosted on Acast. See aca...

Shisha in Japan - is it ever a good idea?

23 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Pete and Chris will be back Sunday night with more hand to air firework action, join us then!In the meantime, [email protected] for all y...

How to Sneak into a Love Hotel (Short Ep!)

21 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A tiny amuse-bouche of an ep, since Chris is a poorly tiger. But don't worry, he'll be firing on all of his cylinders this coming Wednesday, when the ...

Japan's most overated burger restaurant!

16 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hi there! Are you enjoying the podcast? Super. We'll be back this Sunday for more fun! [email protected] for all your messages! x Hosted ...

When Dating a Stranger in Kyoto Goes Horribly Wrong

13 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Charming men, doing charming things. [email protected] for all your messages - and we'll be back this wednesday for more! Hosted on Acas...

What NOT to Say When Leaving a Japanese Restaurant

09 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"I hated all of this food and will soon be sick" [email protected] for all your letters of objection pls, see you on Sunday! X Hosted on ...

This is Japan's Worst Ever Tinder Date

06 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Pete and Chris will return this Wednesday for more Japan-related nonsense! Please leave us a review wherever you get your pods, it really does help a ...

When Eating Ramen Goes Horribly Wrong

02 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Chris is fresh from his Halloween spooktacular, and Pete's just mainly been eating sweets. [email protected] baby! Hosted on Acast. See ...

Why Chris Joined the Tokyo Yamanote Line Marathon This Week!

30 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

And Pete and Mr Chris will be back right here on Wednesday evening doing what they do...third best! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...

Why People Want to Get Married So Soon in Japan

26 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Goes together like a horse and carriage! [email protected] to let us know about your trips to Japan now it's finally open! DISH DISH DISH...

Why Japanese Women Can't Re-marry soon after Divorce (but Men can)

23 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A divorce? HEH HEH HEH https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDXrP9HET2AAbroad In Japan (the podcast) will return this Wednesday - join us, won't you? Abroa...

Japan's Oldest Toilet Accidentally Damaged in Car Crash!

19 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Crash bang wallop, what a khazi! [email protected] to say hello, we'll be back on Sunday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...

Why Japan Has the Highest Life Expectancy in the World!

16 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Pete and Chris will return on Wednesday for more of this silly nonsense! [email protected] if you'd like to say hello! Hosted on Acast. ...

The Japanese Convenience Store Made of Ice

12 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Back once again in their respective vocal booths, Pete and Chris stay frosty! [email protected] if you'd like to say hello! Hosted on Ac...

Did Chris Get Pranked in Tokyo This Week?

09 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With Pete on yet another jaunt to the USA, Chris is joined this week by Sharla! Join us for a chat about everything from catfishing astronauts to the ...

Kobe's Fake Kobe Beef Problem

05 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

[email protected] is the email address. Tell your friends about the show and give us a review wherever you get your pods! WE LOVE YOU! Ho...

Why Japan's Assassinated Former Prime Minister had a Hugely Controversial Funeral

02 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

[email protected] please thankyou thanks! Love you lots, text us when you get home. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...

Japan FINALLY Open to Tourists After 2 Long Years! (So Chris is off to LA) | Feat. Sharla

28 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Pete would like to state for the record that he was not on holiday, he had some big boi business meetings in New York and just because he got super dr...

Why Chris Has Japan's WORST Business Card Etiquette

25 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

He just tears them up in front of the person and scowls loads. [email protected] to say hello - where are you looking forward to getting ...

The Japanese Dish I Regret Trying The Most

21 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Brains. He ate loads of massive salty brains. [email protected] for all your lovely messages! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...

Japan's Worst Ever Fish Dish Explained

18 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Seriously, this is [email protected] to say hello - so why don't you? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why Japan STILL Uses Floppy Discs in the 21st Century

14 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

DON'T COPY THAT FLOPPY! [email protected] for all your messages. Gerrem in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Japanese Hotel with Beer on Tap in Every Room!

11 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Chris is drinking beer in his hotel room, Pete's making fly soup in his SULO bin,[email protected] to say hello! Hosted on Acast. See ac...

Japan FINALLY Allows in 50,000 Foreign Tourists

07 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Chris returns from his cycling festival across [email protected] if you'd like to say hello! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...

Chris & Connor's 750km Cycle Across Hokkaido Completed! (Feat. American Pete)

06 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A couple of days late but not a buck short! American Pete and Chris survey the latter's rippling thigh muscles and have a well earned sit down. A...

Chris and CDawgVA Encounter Not-So-Welcoming Locals on 700km Hokkaido Cycle

01 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

And Chris and Conner, several pounds lighter will return same time on Sunday! [email protected] baby for all your messages of support! H...

Japan Rail Refuses to Sell Pass to Gay Couples

28 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In a situation that should surprise nobody, Japan's sticking to their shitty rules again. [email protected] for all your chat! Hosted on...

Japan Encourages Young Adults to Drink More Alcohol to Boost Economy (Genuinely)

24 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Pete is currently preparing his favourite drinking flagon. You get the hero you deserve, [email protected] for all that good stuf...

Why Chris and Connor Are Cycling 1,000km Across Hokkaido

21 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You just know one of those dafties are going to pop a wheelie and proper brain themselves. [email protected] to say hello, won'tcha? Hos...

Why the Yakuza Are Disappearing in Tokyo

17 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Boring, doing organised crime all the time, isn't it? Not for me, I like it. [email protected] for your messages of love and hate! Hoste...

Why Chris Loves Sleeping on Japanese Futons!

14 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Loves a futon, this lad. [email protected] to say hello on the ol' fax mahine! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...

Japan's Most Ridiculous Scam Involves Loads Of Crabs

10 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Chris and Pete talks VPNs, VPLs and EPL, all on the podcast that gave the world the catchphrase 'what's in the fax machine?'AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail...

Chris Hits the 10 Year Anniversary of Living in Japan

07 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Covid: running rumpant in the Tokyo area. [email protected] for all your messages of goodwill and workout tips for the boys! Hosted on A...

Monkey on the Loose in Japan Injures 60 People

03 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Monkeys, kicking off! Proper kicking off. Nothing better. [email protected] for your emails, messages and drawings! BANG! Hosted on Acas...

The Japanese Soldier Who Continued Fighting WWII Until 1974

31 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We're still fighting for this title, and he's got to go to Middlesbrough and get something, and... and... I'll tell you, honestly, I will love it if w...

How Japanese People REALLY Stay Healthy (Hint: It's not the food)

27 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Certainly not with all this Coolish sloshing around. Chris and Pete will return for more fun in and around Japan - in the meantime drop us a line at a...

Chris Has His Love Life Finally Exposed!

24 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Probably the most asked question in the AIJ universe gets answered...That's right, Pete does use Colgate Max White One every morning and night for tha...

Japan Shocked at Assassination of Former Prime Minister Abe Shinzo

20 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

UK Pete and cha boi Christopher get down to business after being apart for way too long. This Sunday: Chris tells all about his love life in your supe...

Sony's Insane Portable Air Conditioning Units Sell Out in Japan

17 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Keep cool, team! Chris will be back with B-grade Pete next week, thanks for American Pete for joining us this week! [email protected] for...

The Surprising Place You're Most Likely to Encounter the Yakuza

13 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded on the 5th of July, American Pete and Chris return for some podcast fun! [email protected] for all your messages! Hosted on Aca...

The Japanese Man Who Fought 7/11 for $100,000 and Lost!

10 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Someone should have just bashed a third 7/11 down in the car park. So wonderfully confusing! [email protected] for all your messages! Ho...

Why Chris Finally Decided to Get Fit in Japan

06 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You should Send-ai that protein shake over to these two lads, gassing about Japan and lifting [email protected] for all your messa...

How difficult is Europe to Japan travel right now?

03 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

[email protected] to tell us about your bee-based problems! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Would you accept a surfboard from a Japanese old man?

29 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

[email protected] to say hello to the lads lads lads! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do Japanese companies dispose of washing machines?

26 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

[email protected] for all your messages! Say hullo, won't you? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Abroad in Japan: The Art Of The Deal!

22 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Pete and Chris will return this Sunday for more big opinions from a reflective room! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The One Japanese Dish We'd Eat Forever

19 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

An infinity-length Long Man candy. How about that? [email protected] for all your messages! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...

Why Chris Became Abroad in a British Prison This Week

15 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tax evasion. The man just loves tax evasion. He's doing a ten stretch in porridgetown. [email protected] for all your messages! Hosted o...

Japan's Crazy Capsule Toys Come Stuffed Full of Polar Bear Fur

12 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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

The Japanese Man Who Spent $16,000 to Look Like a Dog

08 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Cheap at half the price! Those two little balls of fur, Pete and Chris will return this Sunday for more of the show they like to call 'THE SUPER TIME ...

Running around an onsen in the buff!

05 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Pete and Chris will return Wednesday evening, as naked as the day they were born, except they've put clothes on!And do check out the very first Abroad...

When is a knife, not a knife?

01 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Pete and Chris will be back, in the flesh this Sunday! JOIN THEM. [email protected] for all your questions and stories! Hosted on Acast....

The prodigal son returns: Broady in Blighty!

30 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

And Pete and Chris will be back on their mp3-adventures Wednesday evening... join us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How Safe is Japan for Solo Travelers?

25 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Pete and Chris will be back on Wednesday for more of this sort of thing - any news stories you want covered, let us know! And have you booked your tic...

How to Steal $360,000 in Japan and Get Away With It

22 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

[email protected] to suggest what Pete and Chris should do in ol' Blighty! They'll be back on Wednesday for more of this abject daftness!...

What NOT to do in a Japanese Hotel Room

18 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

[email protected] for all your messages, gerrem in! And for those of you down at the Podcast show next week - Pete and Chris will be havi...

Why this Kobe Beef Has An Insane 9 YEAR Waiting List!

15 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Just give her some damn [email protected] for all your messages of support to our brave plane boy, Chris Broad. Hosted on Aca...

The Tokyo Cafe Designed to Stop Customers Procrastinating!

11 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You're not allowed out until you've finished your novel! [email protected] for all your lovely messages! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...

A Sad Ending for the Japanese Man Who Married a Hologram!

09 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Farewell, my sweet. Pete and Chris will return this Wednesday for more fun and games! [email protected] for all your messages! Hosted on...

Japan's Population Plummets 640,000 for Biggest Drop on Record

04 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Aaaaand Pete and Chris will return on Sunday, where we'll do it all over again! [email protected] if you'd like to say hello! Hosted on ...

The Ultimate Way to Propose in Japan

01 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Sunday all! Pete and Chris will return on Wednesday for more of this, and in the meantime let us know what you're about over at abroadinjapanpod...

How Japan's Electric Chopsticks Make Food Healthy

27 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Bzzzzt! Right in the gob! Pete and Chris will be back very soon indeed so if you want to get your comments in - use this - abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail....

Why Women Aren't Allowed in Japanese Adult Stores

24 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Pete and Chris will be back for more top-floor fun on Wednesday evening so join them then! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...

How Chris Perforated His Eardrum on Journey Across Japan | Feat. American Pete!

20 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

[email protected] if you've got an idea for how Pete should spent his time (either Petes, to be honest) and the show will be back this Su...

Why Abroad in Japan Got Demonetised by Youtube This Week | Feat. Joey the Anime Man

17 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The things Chris did in that video. For. Shame. (Go check it out!)[email protected] for all your questions, and Chris will be back with a...

Be Careful Which Bars You Go Inside in Osaka

13 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Be careful which bars you go in *anywhere* we [email protected] for all your comments and advice and drawings of cats! Hosted on Aca...

The Japanese Store Where You Can Pay with Just Your Face

10 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Pete and Chris are back with their faces, talking out of them at times, all for your delectation. [email protected], hunks! Hosted on Ac...

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

06 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ha...

12 Must See Places in Japan | Feat. Ryotaro!

03 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We're back with Ryotaro! He gives us 12 must-see places in Japan, so listen on to find out [email protected] for all your messages! ...

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

31 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

YouTuber and debut pod guest Ryotaro joins us for the first of two episodes. Today, he talks us through his amazing [email protected]...

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

28 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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. abroad...

End of an Era as Iconic Japanese Virtual Youtuber Says Goodbye

23 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The very non-virtual Pete and Chris will return on the 27th for more fun and games (and podcasts) [email protected] if you'd like to say ...

Japan's Creepy 300 Year Old Mermaid Mummy Investigated by Scientists

20 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Fishy business with Petey Pie and Crafty Chris! [email protected] for all your odds and sods, baby! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...

How Chris REALLY Felt Interviewing Ken Watanabe

16 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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@g...

Why Pete REALLY Failed His Interview to Teach in Japan

13 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Tokyo's Grumpiest Japanese Man is in Asakusa Selling Bread

09 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Don't Hug People in Japan | Awkward Etiquette Explained

06 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

...but if you do, just a quick one will suffice. Leave their ribs be! [email protected] for all your clart - get your messages in! Hoste...

Why I Love Japanese Nightlife

02 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dancing. Sweaty people, dancing. Ooolong tea and Moscow Mules on tap. [email protected] for all that chat, baby! Hosted on Acast. See aca...

How a Failing Osaka Cafe Turned Around Their Business Overnight

27 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Cats. The answer is always cats. Cats [email protected] to get your questions and demands in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...

Why NOT to Drink Alcohol and Ride Bicycles in Japan

23 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Pete and Chris will be back on Wednesday for more Japan-shaped hi-jinx! [email protected] to get your messages on the show! Hosted on Ac...

Why Valentines Day in Japan is Broken into 2 Days!

20 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ab...

$50 Strawberries & $200 Watermelons | Japan's Crazily Expensive Luxury Fruit

16 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Someone's been having it away with some prize strawberries, and Pete and Chris are on the [email protected] for all your comments, q...

Seven Eleven Japan Unleashes Holographic ATMs!

13 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 mi...

The Dark Side of Japan's Money Lending Culture

09 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Why I Didn't Get Homesick Moving to Japan

06 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Open up your hate, and let it flow into Chris and Pete! Get up, come on get down with the sickness!Email [email protected] if you'd like...

American Travellers Explain Japan's Craziest Bar

02 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 abroadinjapanpod...

Japan's WORST Ever Pick-Up Line Revealed

30 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

...its a doozy. [email protected] for all that lovely, gooey email goodness and we'll see you on Wednesday for more of this! Hosted on A...

Japanese Convenience Stores Mock McDonald's Potato Shortage

26 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Spuds, spuds everywhere - so let's all have some fries! [email protected] for all your messages. To get yours read out...get in touch! H...