Why Chris received the worst Christmas present ever
30 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We don't know what that boy has against fungi but as Santa is our witness, he'll learn to love it.ab...
How to sound like a native Japanese speaker - feat. Joey the Anime Man
27 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Joey and Chris are back for the penultimate AIJ show of 2020 with some valuable pronunciation tips!A...
What's life in Japan like as a Youtuber? Feat. Joey the Anime Man
23 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Pete's off helping the Christmas elves in England this week so he is more than ably replaced by one ...
Why swearing in Japanese is best avoided!
20 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's for the best, trust us. [email protected] for all your bits and definitely all you...
The worst possible thing you could do on a Japanese train
16 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
...the third worst, according to Pete. [email protected] to get your stories and questi...
When confronting the Yakuza goes awkwardly wrong
13 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Is it a good idea to pretend to be a gangster? We don't know but we're doing it anyway.abroadinjapan...
Legally breaking a strangers arm in Japan!
09 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Yeah... that. Don't do that. [email protected] for all ya emails! Hosted on Acast. See...
6 Must Travel Hidden Places in Japan | Feat. Tokyo Lens
06 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Norm return for your Sunday dose of the Abroad in Japan show!Find Norm's work here: https:...
Starting Your Life Over in Japan | Feat. Tokyo Lens
02 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to hit reset and begin again halfway around the world? Chris and tsugaru shamisen ...
Why people in Japan choose to disappear in the night
29 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Four hundred quid? Not a bad deal. Sign us up! [email protected] to say hello... do get...
Is this the end for Japan's amusing Japanese-English marketing?
25 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We bloody hope not. What will we talk about on the [email protected] if you'd l...
Don't eat Japan's impressive FAKE food!
22 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I mean you can if you want. We're not your dad.abroadinjapanpodcast.com to say hello, muchachos! Hos...
Abroad in Japan vs. ridiculous hate mail
18 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chris's ire is well and truly up, and Pete is hoping it doesn't get turned on him, lulz! abroadinjap...
Where we'd choose to live in Japan
15 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Pete says he'd like to live in an off sea oil rig, but that's against our self-imposed rules.abroadi...
Japanese love hotels: do they welcome everyone?
12 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chris-san and Peter-kun are back, trying their best to get into a love hotel together. Be better, Ja...
Japanese trains: Why do passengers fall asleep so quickly?
08 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You snooze...you lose? Kinda. Pete and el Chrisso are back and are here to talk all things snoozing,...
An uncomfortable experience teaching in Japan
04 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Pete return, Pete in his little seaside hidey-hole, Chris living large on that Japanese la...
Japan's abandoned buildings - should you intrude?
01 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chris is fresh from his harrowing abandoned love hotel experience, and Pete is having his breakfast,...
Japan - should you pay for dinner?
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Pete and Chris are back, fighting over the cheque.Thanks so much for getting in touch and making the...
Our encounters with the Japanese police revealed
25 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Pete and Chris, out on day release let you 'orrible lot know how they came to find themselves in the...
Why Chris is eating KFC for Christmas this year!
21 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Spoiler: because he totally can!Thanks so much for getting in touch and making these shows what they...
Why Japan's biggest mascot contest is over forever!
18 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Japan says goodbye to the financially expensive mascot contest - but *how* will we get cool new masc...
Overseas tourists - Japan's plans for reopening!
14 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chris is halfway through his very important mission to Fuji-san and Pete is halfway through his brea...
Japan's "Twitter killer" confesses to murder...
12 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Pete and Chris are back - the former lying on his couch, the latter in a hotel room in Tokyo.Thanks ...
The folks who want foreigners to leave Japan
07 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
...are presumably pretty happy right now! Pete and Chris are back, and the former is trying to give ...
How mental health is handled in Japan
04 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's a Fax Machine special - and you're invited!Thanks so much for getting in touch and making these...
Japan's new prime minister is obscenely fit
30 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
200 stomach crunches, every day. A powerhouse of muscle in a boxy salaryman suit.Thanks so much for ...
Our Experiences Dating in Japan! Feat. Sharla in Japan
27 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chris was joined by Sharla in Japan for another special episode!Thanks so much for getting in touch ...
15 Years Living in Japan: The Highs and Lows (Feat. Sharla in Japan)
23 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As Pete's on holiday, Chris has been joined by Sharla in Japan!Get in touch at abroadinjapanpodcast@...
Man travels from New York to Japan and back...for just one weekend!
20 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It can be done...we just don't know why you would!Next week - a special episode from the AIJ world o...
Japan's most popular place to live: revealed!
16 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Spoiler: it ain't Shibuya. Pete and Chris are back for more Abroad in Japan fun (for some reason Pet...
Japan's napping culture explained
13 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Why bother buying a bed in Japan? Your new sleeping platform could be a bar, a table, a bit of shrub...
The luxury Tokyo hotel giving away FREE rooms!
09 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sounds pretty good, don't it? Well, if you can get *into* the country, that is...Pete and Chris will...
The most peculiar encounters with strangers in Japan
05 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Pete and Chris crank open their Edo-era fax machine and let all your tales of adventure and derring-...
How to scam the scammers of Tokyo!
02 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
See-through pooping and an Australian man who just cannot be stopped - it's a fun old show this week...
Japan's foreign residents *finally*allowed to return to Japan!
30 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With his country in lockdown, Shinzo Abe leaves office, but what will be his legacy? Hosted on Acast...
Why are elderly Japanese women armed and dangerous?
26 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Pete and Chris are back, and are hanging off of each others' words as eagerly as a child hanging off...
A grizzly discovery in Osaka
23 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
...and it ain't a bear.Thanks so much for getting in touch and making these shows what they are - se...
How kind are Japanese strangers? Traveller's tales
19 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Turns out, Tokyo isn't so cold after all!Thanks so much for getting in touch and making these shows ...
Why a Japanese town replaced humans with scarecrows
16 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I mean...there *has* to be a reason...Thanks so much for getting in touch and making these shows wha...
How to rent Shibuya crossing for just $8,000!
12 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What would *you* do with a nice big scramble?Thanks so much for getting in touch and making these sh...
6 places to eat in Japan on a budget!
09 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bibs out, it's time to chow down on another bit of Abroad in Japan lushness! Thanks so much for gett...
Japan's unspoken social etiquette...
05 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Pete and Chris are back with another slice of Nihono-nonsense!Thanks so much for getting in touch an...
Revealed: the craziest trip to Japan ever!
02 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Pete and Chris pull more faxes from the fax machine, warm and with that lovely inky smell on them.Th...
82 year old Japanese woman fights off bear!
29 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Could your gran chin a fully grown bear to actual bits? Find out how, in your midweek dose of Abroad...
Why Japan's losing enthusiasm for The Olympics
26 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As the domestic tourism economy tries to get back on its feet, Tokyo falls foul of a COVID resurganc...
How much do you really know about Japan? A 21 question quiz.
22 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Test your 日本 trivia with Chris's big quiz! Can you beat Petey? If you want to get in touch, sen...
Japan's all you can eat and drink culture explained
19 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It may be cost-effective - but what are the pitfalls when it comes to drinking and eating at volume?...
Why living in Japan will turn you into a minimalist
15 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Pete are back with their regular Wednesday celebration of all things Japan... as we learn ...
TWO PODCASTS A WEEK STARTING TODAY!
12 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Two individual Coolish packets, taped together, being inhaled through each nostril - that was dream ...
12 films set in Japan you need to see!
08 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Fillums! We've all seen at least one...so here are twelve more you need to see before you die. To be...
Japanese foods you should avoid!
01 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Pete are back running the rule over some of the most exotic morsels Japan has to offer. Sp...
Why Chris won't be on Japanese TV anytime soon
24 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
...and it's not because of his bad language! Pete and Chris are back, and the Broadster is angling f...
Japan's legendary 90 year old video game grandma
16 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's the most wonderful time...of the week! Pete and Chris are back in your ears, and Chris is eatin...
How awkward is stripping naked in a Japanese hot spring?
10 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Another dose of 'Nihonophile nonsense' for your podcatchers - hide your gameboys kids, Shinzo's comi...
Japan declares emergency over...but what happens next?
03 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Pete and Chris are back, in two different cities that are in two different stages of lockdown recove...
Don't think about climbing Mount Fuji this year!
27 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Pete and some complete rando called Chris are back, having a lovely time. Sex toys and love hotels, ...
Japan's creepiest abandoned places!
20 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Super-spooky goings on in abandoned Japan!If you want to get in touch, send us a message as abroadin...
Japan's most notorious animals revealed...travellers beware!
13 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's an email special, baby! Thanks for everyone who sent in questions, and we both hope you're keep...
$40 dollars to save your marriage - Japan has the answer!
06 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
...and now it's Pete's birthday. So naturally Chris taunts the man with a new flavour of Coolish. Un...
A terrifying morning earthquake for Chris!
29 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chris continues his journey deep into a wheel of cheese, but it's allowed because it's his birthday!...
Geoff United
22 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Pete has become an excellent chef - and Chris is basically subsisting on a diet of cheese and cracke...
Japan's overrated tourist traps
15 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chris-chan and Peter-kun are back and they're ready to tear into another week of emails, fun, games ...
The most luxurious trip to Japan!
08 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The boys are back! And they've apparently got loads of money to spend in Japan. (We wish.) What woul...
12 productive things to do when you're stuck indoors¬
01 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The boys are back behind closed doors, doing what the do best - talk nonsense! If you want to get in...
Life in Japan - Tokyo in Lockdown?
25 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Pete returns from his holiday to a very different London, and Chris considers hanging out with some ...
Coronavirus hits hanami season - are the cherry blossoms worth the hype?
18 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’ve got some chat about where the best place is to go and see 'Hanami', otherwise know...
Japan's worst hotel room
11 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As the coronavirus epidemic continues, we’re talking about the value of silence in Japanese cultur...
The reason Japan is panic buying toilet paper
04 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode we’re talking about why people are frantically stocking up on toilet roll in ...
Coronavirus fears: a 'Japanese only' ramen shop?
26 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic continues to spread, is the crisis making Japan less friendly t...
How has Coronavirus affected Japan | Is it still safe to travel?
19 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of Abroad in Japan, we're talking all about the Coronavirus, and the impact i...
Two year anniversary special
12 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's been two years since the first ever episode of Abroad in Japan! The boys are together in Japan ...
Sapporo Snow Festival!
05 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Armed with ample amounts of Strong Zero, Chris and Pete are bringing you a special episode of Abroad...
Must see places outside of Tokyo...2 weeks in Japan
29 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're offering up some of the best places to visit in Japan! All of the destinations on th...
What NOT to do on a Japanese Train
22 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you're a regular commuter in Japan, or you're planning a big trip across the country, this w...
12 things we want to do in Japan in 2020 | Our bucket lists
15 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We're a few weeks into 2020 and it's time to start planning. Here are some of the things we're going...
Japan’s most wanted foreigner flees country hiding in luggage
08 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Apparently Carlos Ghosn has snuck out of Japan in a music box... So we're discussing Japan's justice...
Japanese women want husbands with these kinds of jobs
01 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year! It’s the start of a brand new decade!Chris is planning a trip to the Sapporo Snow ...
Unboxing Christmas presents as Chris returns to the UK! | Xmas Special
25 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Merry Christmas! Chris is back in the UK and he's come to the studio armed with a Christmas present ...
The real reason Japanese stores forbid photography...
18 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you've ever been told off for taking a photo in Japan, this is the episode for you! We're also en...
Are Japanese Work Parties Actually Fun?
11 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bingo! The Christmas season has come around once again, Pete's having it large in London, but what a...
Tokyo's Harajuku district loses the greatest store ever
04 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A fax machine special! Chris and Pete tackle voice overs, Japanese rockstars, karaoke bars and the s...
Where is the best place to hide in Tokyo?
27 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chris has relaunched his 'Abroad Perspective' channel and Nintendo have opened a brand new shop in S...
Why Japan’s cheapest hotel room costs just $1.20 (hint: there’s a catch)
20 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The cheapest hotel in the world - but there’s a catch, and Chris prepares you release his fishiest...
12 hidden spots you should know in Tokyo
13 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Pete share twelve places for you to explore all over Tokyo!***Please take the time to rate...
How to overcome social anxiety in Japan
06 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A genuine YouTube Harry and a top London radio DJ are back to chat all things Japan! (Chris and Pete...
An awkward encounter at a Japanese restaurant
30 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A fax machine special - Chris and Pete replace the paper in the xerox and read out more tall tales f...
School bully insurance is a thing in Japan...
23 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chris gets super annoyed about digital rights algorithms, and we learn about a new kind of insurance...
Stalker in Japan uses worrying method to locate victim
16 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Pete and Chris are back with another slice of AIJ: The Podcast, as Japan recovers from Typhoon Hagib...
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson...in Japan?
09 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Pete talk all things Rugby World Cup as the fans don’t exactly cover themselves in glory...
Goodbye Chris!
02 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chris heads back to Japan, but before he leaves we take one last look at the fax machine!Wanna say h...
Japan's best mascot?
25 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Pete and Chris begin the show with a hijacking, go on to talk about Mascots, and then the Olympics. ...
Sex and rats and rock and roll!
18 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chris celebrates having a viral video, and a convenience store gets some rather furry visitors!Wanna...
Is Japan about to get flying cars?
11 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Pete and Chris have very different opinions about floating cars. Then again, Pete can't drive...Wann...
Japan's greatest theme park isn't Disneyland...
04 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Wild monkeys must be avoided at all costs. You can't win in a fight against a wild monkey! Trust us ...
Can the introverted thrive in rural Japan?
28 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Still very much topless, Pete hands more of your fax machine questions to Christoper-chan!Wanna say ...
The real reason Chris moved to Japan
21 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What do the Japanese think about Brexit? Also, does every Japanese person have a 'thing' they do for...
12 Things we wish we'd known about Japan before arriving...
14 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The boys return, fatter and swearier than ever, and loaded with 12 things you need to know before he...
Are Japanese people genuinely kind to strangers?
07 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The journey is over. Chris is free from his laptop. For a bit...Wanna say hi? abroadinjapanpodc...
Why Japan's bear problem is about to get worse...
31 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Pete and Chris find out that apparently Ryotaro knows...everyone in the world. Also... bears are bac...