Abroad in Japan
Episodes
Japanese woman hides mum's corpse in freezer for 10 years
07 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
...but what have you done with your [email protected] for all ya yap! And do give us a review and tell your buddies about us, it rea...
Should we buy a house in Japan to renovate?
03 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Pete and Chris are considering getting into the ol' bricks and mortar and paper business. Bagsy the west wing! [email protected] for all your me...
Must see places in Japan | Feat Connor CDawgVA
01 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Conor and Chris are back with their second bite of the Abroad in Japan apple. Apologies for the late upload on this one - Pete's trying to sabotage ev...
The highs and lows of moving in Japan | Feat. Connor CDawgVA
27 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The smoothest, deepest-voiced co-host this podcast has ever had - @CDawgVA is on the pod!(Pete is gonna have to huff balloons filled with that gas tha...
In Japan you can rent a man to do nothing!
24 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Or you can listen to two right [email protected] for your emails! And remember to leave us a review wherever you get your pods! It rr...
How Japan's greatest taxi driver ever got scammed
20 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Oi Oi Saveloy! Pete's French friend makes a callous YouTube assault on everything Chris holds dear. (check out the video here https://www.youtube.com...
Why Japanese restaurants appear to scam you (when they're not...)
17 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Pete and Chris return with some of their least favourite shop jingles. Hard-Off's theme that plays constantly in store closes out today's show. Disgus...
What Japanese workers hate most... about work
13 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Pete and Chris return with a big ol' heap of Japan-based news stories. [email protected] for all your chat! Say hello, won't you? Hosted ...
When proposing in Japan goes wrong!
10 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Super awks! Pete and Chris are back, with Chris vowing to introduce the show correctly this time. [email protected] for all your question...
5 ways to make a great first impression on Japanese women!
06 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
...and five incredibly bad [email protected] for all your questions stories and comments - get in touch! Hosted on Acast. See acast....
Turning a profit on a night out in Tokyo!
03 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's soggy, and not very grown up - but who are we to judge?We'll be back on Wednesday evening (GMT) for more of this - but in the meantime give us an...
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 [email protected] for all your messages...
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 [email protected] for all your chat......
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 of YouTube's biggest stars Joey the Anime Man! Not...
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 your bobs - and do give us a review when you get chan...
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 questions in...and if you could toss a coin to your witc...
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 [email protected] for all your crazy stories! Host...
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 acast.com/privacy for more information.
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://www.normnakamura.com/If you'd like to get in tou...
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 axeman Tokyo Lens explain all!Find Norm's work her...
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 involved! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
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 like to say hello... and rating us on your favourit...
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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...
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! [email protected] to say hello, or abuse Chris. ...
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 [email protected] for all ya yap! Do say hel...
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, Japan! [email protected] for all yer ya...
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, Japan and food. [email protected]&nb...
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 [email protected] to say hello - an...
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, unencumbered by spookies.Thanks so much for getti...
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 these shows what they are - send us a message as abro...
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 clink...Thanks so much for getting in touch and m...
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 are - send us a message as abroadinjapanpodcast@g...
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 mascots now?Thanks so much for getting in touch and ma...
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 breakfast.Thanks so much for getting in touch and maki...
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 so much for getting in touch and making these show...
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 the latter an inaccurate lesson in London architec...
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 shows what they are - send us a message as abroad...
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 getting in touch and making these shows what they ...
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 and making these shows what they are - send us a m...
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 [email protected] with your questions for Sharla and she'l...
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 of fun (trademarked)Thanks so much for getting in t...
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 Pete's mic was a bit hot this time round, so apologie...
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 shrubbery outside a 7-11... it's completely up to you!T...
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 return on Sunday for more of this daftness - incl...
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-do flood out.Thanks so much for getting in touch a...
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!Thanks so much for getting in touch and making th...
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. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 Norwegian man's beard.Thanks so much for gettin...
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 - send us a message as [email protected]....
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 what they are - send us a message as abroadinjapan...
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 what they are - send us a message as abroadinjapanpod...
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 shows what they are - send us a message as abroadinj...
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 getting in touch and making these shows what they are ...
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 and making these shows what they are - send us a mes...
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.Thanks so much for getting in touch and making these...
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 in Japan...If you want to get in touch, send us a...
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 resurgance. Do the Japanese want their Olympics?If you wan...
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, send us a message as [email protected]. ...
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?If you want to get in touch, send us a message as ...
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 about the possibly the world's worst man.If you wa...
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 forged in Pete's maniacal brainhole."Double the Co...
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 honest you could probably do it in a couple of da...
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. Spoiler alert: nothing is good on a hangover.If you ...
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 for his very own alcohol range...If you want to get...
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 eating crisps, the little filthbag.If you want to get i...
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 coming for them!https://blacklivesmatter.com/If you wa...
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 recovery.https://blacklivesmatter.com/(Apologies for the...
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, and everything in between. If you want to get in t...
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 [email protected].***Please take the time to ...
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 keeping safe wherever you may be in the world.If you w...
$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. Unbelievable!If you want to get in touch, send us a ...
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!If you want to get in touch, send us a message as ...
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 crackers. Also, Ryotaro goes for the jugular in J-vloggi...
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 and home invasion. Pete learns how to correct...
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 would you drop a sweet grand on? If you want to get in...
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 touch, send us a message as abroadinjapanpodcast@...
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 hungry deer. Oh and the Olympics looks like it mig...
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 known as Japan’s world famous cherry blossom!We’re...
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 culture. Chris had a very awkward experience in a silent...
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 Japan, as well as some more on the coronavirus and...
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 to visitors? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
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 it’s had on Japan so far. We discuss the precauti...
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 celebrating, with even more Strong Zero than last ...
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 in Japan, from the Sapporo Snow Festival!There's ...
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 the list are a little bit off the beaten track, outs...
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 week we're preparing you with everything you need t...
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 to be getting up to this year, from purchasing oy...
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 system.Also on the show, we answer your questions...
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 Festival and a study has (supposedly) revealed the...
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 for Pete and a belly full of fry ups.We're also re...
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 enjoying dodgy translations on T-Shirts, freebies in...
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 about the work party season in Japan? We're also ta...
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 sad demise of Condomania! Get in touch at abroadinj...
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 Shibuya! Meanwhile, we're talking gaming, dating an...
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 video yet! Subscribe and tell all your frien...
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 and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you g...
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 Petey)***Please take the time to rate and review us on...
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 from you legends. ***Please take the time to r...
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…Wanna say hi? [email protected]...
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 Hagibis.***Please take the time to rate and review us o...