Abroad in Japan

Japan's Deadliest Food is a Popular Dessert

23 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Pete and Kissy Chris are back for more AIJ fun! Pete's riddled with covid again, Chris is exhausted as he's been up late editing again... and we'll be...

The Reason Japan's 4m Vending Machines Are Having a Resurgence

19 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A man has to have his Pocari sweat, baby! [email protected] to say hello, and Pete and Chris will be back on here very soon for more nons...

Why Japan's Extreme 100 Noodle Bowl Challenge Gets Demonetised on Youtube

16 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Greed: one of YouTube's deadly sins. Donny and Chris will return in a few days time for more AIJ fun but in the meantime...abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail....

Osaka Residents Receive 10,000 Yen Envelopes From Stranger

12 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Free money Wednesday with Petey and Christo. [email protected] - say hello, won't you? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...

A Worrying Future as Japan Invents a Lickable TV Screen

09 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ookii oppais and lickable tv screens! It's a weird old show this Sunday! [email protected] for all your messages, get involved... Hosted ...

Why Quitting Your Job in Japan is a Nightmare

05 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Pete and Chris return for more tales of weird palm readers, and job-quitting [email protected] if you've been affected by aaaany...

The Sneaky Way to Beat Your New Year's Resolution

02 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Chris (Sendai, tired) and Pete (Essex, pumped) start the year as they mean to go on - by chatting all things Japan, [email protected]...

The Japanese Police Officer Suspended for Stealing 200 Yen ($2)

29 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A copper steals a couple for a packet of ciggies, and the lads talk about the desperately sad wind [email protected] for all ya yap...

Chris Horrified as McDonald's Japan Runs Out of French Fries

26 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show Pete and Chris imagine a world without french fries (not good) and how Natsuki for some reason has two different birthdays! abroad...

Japanese Scientists Develop Glowing Masks That Detect COVID!

22 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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

Seven Eleven Begins Delivering Food by Drone!

19 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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

Japanese Billionaire Blast Off to Space Ahead of His 2023 Journey to the Moon!

16 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Pete and Chris return for more fun, games and billionaire bashing! [email protected] returns on Sunday, so look out for us! Hosted on Ac...

Japan’s Greatest AirBNB Host Lives in Osaka

12 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

...and he swears his name is Elvis!Pete and Chris will return on Wednesday for more of this silliness, but in the meantime do drop us a line at abroad...

Why Japanese People Are Getting Fatter

08 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

...and why Pete's rice cooker purchase could save him a fortune on new trousers if only he actually used it, instead of ordering in pizza. abroadinjap...

Tokyo’s Most Overrated Hotel

05 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I mean any hotel sounds great when Jesus and Mary Chain is [email protected] for all your messages! Hosted on Acast. See acas...

Japanese is Home to the Deepest (Working) Underwater Mailbox in the World!

01 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Why didn't they just make a lovely tall [email protected] if you'd like to say Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...

Why Japan is Facing a Fried Chicken Shortage!

28 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

...and it's not because Chris is eating it! [email protected] for all your messages. Say hello, won'tcha? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...

Kyoto's Last Samurai Will Chop Food Up on Your Stomach

24 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

...or your money [email protected] for all your messages and scribblings! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Couple Dating Long Distance: Romance from Spain to Hokkaido!

21 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What would be inside an Abroad In Japan cake? Let us [email protected]! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...

How Chris Became the Sapporo Poker Champion

17 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

...he's an incredibly gifted card counter. Casinos hate the man. [email protected] if you'd like a man from Kent to read out your message...

The Best Place to Spend Christmas in Japan

14 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

...in a chimney, after a terrible attempt to enchant your kids. Silly [email protected] to say hello, won'tcha? Hosted on Acast. Se...

Why I'm Scared to Talk on Japanese Trains

10 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ferme la bouche, lads! Chris and Pete talk in hushed tones about what's new in Japan right now. [email protected] for all your talk, too!...

Is Japan FINALLY Going to Re-open its Borders?

07 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chris wrote that title. Don't blame Pete for the bait. hehe!Pete and Chris are back - Pete, trying to set up a business meeting, Chris trying to preve...

Why Japan's Awkward Blind Date Parties Are So Popular

03 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Bring ya friends, let's have a date! Pete and Chris return with another sexy, informative yomp through the fax machine and beyond. AbroadInJapanPodcas...

The truth about my wife's pants!

31 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Pete and Chris tee off once more on the St Andrews - grade course that is the Abroad In Japan [email protected] to say how very w...

Is there anything you can't eat rice with?

27 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Pete and Chris are both giddy, positively giddy about presenting you lovely lot with another Abroad in Japan podcast. And I think you can probably tel...

Why Not to Fall Asleep on the Midnight Tokyo Train

24 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Well, it's cheaper than a hotel! Pete and Chris return with some big-hitting Abroad in Japan podcast action - and you're more than welcome to it!abroa...

Japan's Obscene Nazi Themed Host Club

20 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Unspeakably tasteless host clubs and the very best Finish confectionary - it must be the Abroad In Japan [email protected] for al...

Have We Ever Experienced a Volcanic Eruption in Japan?

17 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Rumblings, deep within - and it's not Chris' stomach after a mountain of karaage - it's the AIJ [email protected] if you'd like ...

Kyoto Ramen Shop Bans Youtubers FOREVER

13 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"SD card outta my sushi!" Pete and Chris return to the scene of the ramen crime once more - and if you'd like to get in touch with the show, hit us up...

How Japanese Locals Avoid Talking to Foreigners (An Ingenious Tactic)

10 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Pete and Chris are back for another stellar AIJ pod pod! Thanks to listener Oscar for creating a glorious bit of musical loveliness for the pod!Check ...

Speaking Japanese with a heavy accent

06 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Pete returns from his holiday, and the boys are spotted out on the open road as they cause fender benders the length and breadth of America.AbroadInJa...

The REAL Reason Japanese People Don't Sit Beside You

03 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sharla and Chris are here with another cracking pod pod for your ear ears! Find out why people won't sit next to you on the train.Good job Pete wasn't...

Why You Should Travel Japan on $1000 a Week | Feat. American Pete

29 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Pete (not that one) is back with Chrissy B for another chat about what it's like to traverse Japan with limited [email protected] f...

10 Years of Hell Teaching English in Japan | Feat. American Pete

26 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Pete's off on his holidays for a week, so in his his absence Chris has bagged himself a much improved Pete from over the pond! And he's had a crazy de...

Japan Says Goodbye to the Last Double Decker Shinkansen!

22 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

But will they replace it with a TRIPLE DECKER TRAIN?!Chris will be back on Sunday, with an extra special guest...in the meantime though, abroadinjapan...

Chris' New Favourite Japanese Dish | Oyakodon

19 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It makes perfect sense, when you think about it...Pete and Chris will be back on Wednesday, beatin' them eggs, eatin' them chickens, and generally hav...

Japan's UFO Sightings on the Rise

15 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's the podcast! And...oooh, you're quite welcome to [email protected] to send Chris a wee message, or forever hold your peace! Hoste...

Why Sushi and Alcohol is a Dangerous Mix (Avoid it)

12 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Fish and StrongZero, together at [email protected] for all your messages, drawings and love songs! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...

Our Strangest Animal Encounters in Japan

09 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

[email protected] if you've ever seen an ostrich in an onsen, or eleven penguins in a seven eleven! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...

Why Japan's Love Hotels Are Disguising Themselves as Real Hotels

05 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

For fun, and profit presumably!Pete and Chris will be back on Wednesday for another dose of weird Japan - but in the meantime get your questions and t...

How Tokyo's Robot Cafe is Changing Lives

01 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

More pepper, [email protected] to chuck over your questions, comments and everything else that piques your interest! Hosted on Aca...

The Russian Man Who Swam to Japan to Start Over

29 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

And could swimming into Japan be our only option this [email protected] to say hello! And we love it when you do! Hosted on Acast. S...

How a Japanese Firm Powers 170 Trucks with Ramen

25 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Why don't they just cut out the middle man and put diesel in the [email protected] for your emailz! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...

Chris Has FINALLY Visited all of Japan's 47 Prefectures

22 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

But has he eaten ramen in every last one?Thanks again for listening to the Abroad In Japan podcast - [email protected] for all your chitt...

Why Getting Medication in Japan is a Nightmare

18 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Give us that sweeeeeet くすり[email protected] for all your chitterchat, guttersnipin' and bellyachin'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...

How We're Going to Make Natsuki Rich

15 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Let's face it, he'll only spend it on [email protected] for all your messages and Natsuki birthday prose! Hosted on Acast. See a...

The Biggest Problem with Tokyo's Trains

11 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Too many Natsuki's in them! Eating ham and drinking [email protected] for all ya hollerin' and ya natterin'! Hosted on Acast. See ac...

Why Japanese Taxis are the Best in the World (Mostly)

08 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

https://youtu.be/T04kFJe56WU - Gonna get a taxi, [email protected] for all your emails and messages and drawings and poems! Hosted ...

Why Not to Get Drunk while Flying Drones in Japan

04 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

[email protected] for your messages and drone tips! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Man Who Teaches English on Japan's Most Remote Island

01 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

All that 7-11 chicken, all to himself. [email protected] for all your messages! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more ...

The New Abroad in Japan Studio Has a Massive Flaw

29 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

....Natsuki has a [email protected] for all your messages, massages and methylated spirits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...

Why Abroad in Japan is Being Hated on by Amazon Viewers

25 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

But it's not like that on the TV when it's cool for cats...it's cool for cats (cool for cats)Pete and Chris will be back on Wednesday for more of this...

The Ultimate $1,000 Yakuza Tour Guide

21 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Pete and Chris are back - and the latter is answering your [email protected] to get your questioned answered in the fax mach...

The Most Expensive Video Games Ever Sold | $1.5m Mario!

18 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Right, I've got a copy of Jet Set Willy on the Amstrad CPC. Who's gonna give me ten quid for [email protected] for all ya chat! Hosted...

Fukushima's Radioactive Wild Boars on the Loose

14 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There's boars...loose...aboot this [email protected] for all your messages! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...

Why NOT to Outrun the Police at Shibuya Station

11 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Pete and Chris are back, releasing a show that comes out just as the final whistle will be going in the England Italy match, so they haven't got a clu...

How Japan's $75 Tamagochi's are Making a Comeback!

07 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Just be careful with the 'feed' button. Awful, awful stuff. Just get a pet rat or something [email protected] for your messages a...

Why Japan's World Famous Robots are Disappearing

04 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chris has pulled out their innards to create brand new tech for his media empire. RIP [email protected] for all dat lovely chat! Hos...

Inside Japan's Worst Love Hotel with CDawgVA | $50 Room!

30 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chris, soaping himself in the shower. Me and you, just watching. The love hotel experience! [email protected] for all your questions... ...

Abroad in Japan Hits No.14 On the iTunes Charts! (Genuinely!)

27 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The sad thing is, Pete has offered several times to guest rap on one of Broad's joints. He's [email protected] to get in touch, ba...

Don't Do Drugs in Japan

23 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Also, the oil would taste of shampoo. [email protected] for all your messages! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...

Be Careful Where You Go in Akihabara!

20 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

*LIFT BUTTON PUSHING INTENSIFIES*[email protected] for all your missives! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why Writing Kanji Isn't Essential to Everyday Life in Japan

16 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Get ya wee paintbrush [email protected] for all your bizzniz! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This Japanese Woman Secretly Lived in a Guy's Closet For a YEAR

13 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine if you had to [email protected] for all your chat, baby! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Most Haunted Airbnb in Kyoto

09 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Swear there must be more ghosts in airbnbs than actual [email protected] is the email address you need to be tapping into your pho...

12 Reasons NOT to Move to Japan

06 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

...where Pete and Chris go in deeper on his latest video-based [email protected] for all your chat! Get in touch! Hosted on Acast. S...

What Interviewing a Celebrity is Really Like (Our Experiences!)

02 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"Never meet your heroes!" - Chris Broad, 2018 - moments before meeting Pete for the first [email protected] for all your messages! Ho...

Why You Need Japan's Portable Cup Noodle Vending Machine

30 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Pete and Chris pour a kettle of hot water (content) into a cup noodle (your ears) [email protected] for all your messages and erotic poet...

The Seven-Eleven Store Owner Going to War with Seven-Eleven

26 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's a strange way to conduct your affairs, but who are we to judge? Where are *our 24 hour convenience [email protected] for all ...

Why Japan's Emperor Faces His Biggest Crisis Yet

23 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The monarchy - can't live with 'em, can't live without 'em! Pete and Chris will be back soon for fun, games and the like - but in the meantime get you...

Why Japan's Cheapest Hotel Chain Just Got a Whole Lot Cheaper!

19 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Well, would [email protected] for all of your chat - and do tell your buddies about the show, it really helps! Hosted on Acast. See a...

How to Become a Foreign Rockstar in a Japanese McDonald's!

16 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Join Pete and Chris, model podcasters on Wednesday for more of [email protected] for all your messages... Hosted on Acast. See acast...

Ramune on the Run! Why Japan's Most Iconic Drink is in Danger of Disappearing...

12 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Rest in peace, glassy [email protected] for your messages - and if you could spread the word while giving us a review on Apple p...

The Japanese Town That Blew $200,000 on a Giant Squid!

09 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Well...would [email protected] for all your messages - keep em coming in, and thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...

Why Being Overweight May Mean No Roller Coasters in Japan

05 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"Wheeeeeeee!" - that was me, being kicked out of a fairground for being lockdown hefty. [email protected] to say 'ello! Hosted on Acast....

Why Prince Harry is Being Ridiculed in Japan

02 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You leave the royal family, travel halfway across the world and get yourself a job and then a country another halfway across the world laughs at you. ...

The Japanese Man Arrested For Having 35 Girlfriends

28 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How many girlfriends is too many girlfriends? And is 900 dollars too little for so much emotional [email protected] for your messag...

The Best & Worst Places to Live in Tokyo | Feat. Alex Shapiro

25 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you're thinking of living in Japan, you're probably gonna need somewhere to live, right? Alex Shapiro is here to read you your rental rights! abroa...

Living in Japan & Becoming Fluent at Japanese | Feat. Dogen

21 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The tonal wizard, Dōgen tells all - how did one of the funniest creators on youtube get so damn jōzu?Check out the big D over at https://twitter.com...

Was Filming Journey Across Japan: The Lost Islands a Disaster? | Feat. The Anime Man

18 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chris returns to host the Abroad In Japan podcast, and he's characteristically knackered poor lad! [email protected] for your emails! Ho...

The Pete Donaldson SPORTY TAKEOVER SHOW!

16 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A little later, and stranger than usual - Pete is here for one Friday only, to have a chat with two leading sporty lights who work inside sport and sp...

Why Chris is Finally Interested in Japanese History

11 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Pete and Chris return to their respective murder houses to bash out today's episode of the Abroad In Japan podcast!TV show of the week is Age of Samur...

Why Chris's Fear of Flying is About to Be Tested

07 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

No time to explain...get in the [email protected] is the email, use it - won't you? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...

What Japanese Raw Chicken Tastes Like

04 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chris, after eating an entire farmyard's worth of chicken decides to chow down on some more - but this time the greasy flesh hasn't seen the inside of...

Why Japan's Citizens Keep $1Trillion Under the Bed

31 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Pete's happy to set the record straight, that he keeps nothing but old yoghurt cartons and takeout boxes under his silent night.abroadinjapanpodcast@g...

The British Citizen Arrested in Japan for Throwing His Bento in a Mailbox

28 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

...with special guest and Pete's crush - CDawgVA. Not really. Well, [email protected] for all your messages and erotic drawings - i...

Journey Across Japan: The Lost Island | Brand New Series Revealed!

24 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chris releases an audio-based teaser trailer for his greatest adventure to [email protected] if you'd like to say hi, and do tell yo...

How a Tokyo Olympic Official Insulted Japan's Biggest Celebrity

21 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The hits. They just keep on coming. More controversy at the Olympics, more tedious men being [email protected] for all your messa...

Why Does This Japanese Pub Make Customers Draw on Post-it Notes?

17 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Maybe they've got a surplus of post-it [email protected] for all your lovely messages... and do help the pod out by telling your fr...

The Japanese Man Impersonating Donald Trump and Scamming People!

14 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

...well, it's something to do we suppose. [email protected] for all your messages... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...

Why this Eccentric Japanese Billionaire is Riding a SpaceX Rocket to the Moon!

10 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Why not, that's what we say! Pete and Chris consider who's best placed to make it up there amongst the stars. [email protected] for all y...

When LOSING Your Wallet in Japan Goes Awkwardly Wrong

07 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Japan! Hell of a place, hell of an experience for the jet lagged and forgetful. [email protected] for all you magical correspondence (we ...

Where is Japan's LEAST Stressful City?

03 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Pete and Chris are chill-to-the-axing and figuring out what the least hectic city experience can be found. [email protected] for all ya y...

Why Japan's suicide rate is on the rise

28 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Pete and Chris return for your sabbath dose of all things Nihon! [email protected] to get in touch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...

When using Tinder in Tokyo leads to marriage

24 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hey now... the boys are back with all your favourite Japanese twaddle!If you'd like to say 'ullo, just point your internet stick at abroadinjapanpodca...

5 weird & wonderful stories from travellers in Japan!

21 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Pete and Chris return for a Sunday tinkle on the fax machine's light plastic [email protected] for all your messages and wwhhhhat...

Chris experiences Japan's worst Earthquake in 10 years

17 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chris, fresh from rolling around his hotel room like a ruddy pinball tells us all about his ill-fated trip to your friend and mine, Hokkaidoabroadinja...

Why Chris is travelling to Japan's most Northern Point This week

14 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

He'd better wrap up warm, whatever [email protected] to send in your stories, favourite sandwiches and the like! And leave us a r...

The craziest Japanese-English we've ever heard!

10 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Pete and Chris are here to put some violence in ya nonsense (makes sense if you've heard the podcast)Check out https://www.youtube.com/abroadinjapan f...