Abroad in Japan
Episodes
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.Wanna say hi? [email protected]...
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 hi? [email protected] Abroad ...
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. A mixed bag!Check out this bizarre collection of m...
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 say hi? [email protected] A...
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...Wanna say hi? [email protected] ...
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 on that one. Your questions answered in an email f...
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 hi? [email protected] Abroad...
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 tourists?Wanna say hi? abroadinjapanpodcast@...
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 heading for Narita (or Haneda) airport!Wanna say hi?...
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? [email protected] Abroad In Japan shows available ...
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 back and in a big way!Wanna say hi? abroadinjapa...
How to ruin your reputation in Japan: Kim Kardashian's masterclass
24 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Pete recommends a book about crime, Chris plugs Pete's brand new youtube channel and they both take a look at Kim Kardashians pants for reasons best k...
Pete and Chris: Operation: Coolish!
17 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Pete head for Tokyo's Yoyogi park via Don Quijote, and answer your emails. It's a podcast...on the move...again! (Contains more crows and Co...
Pete and Chris: Live in Japan!
10 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Pete take a less-than-leisurely stroll through Shibuya's love hotel district, and answer your emails. It's a podcast...on the move! (Contain...
Which places would we choose to live in Japan?
03 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A group of Scousers outflank the Japanese mafia and Chris finds out his papers are no longer adequate. Wanna say hi? abroadinjapanpodcast@gm...
Why Japan's $1bn mascot is banned from The Olympics…
27 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chris updates the world on his favourite dough-bothering vending machine, and we find out about Kumamoto’s favourite son. Or daughter. Wanna sa...
How much is Japan’s most expensive train?
19 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chris asks the question that’s on everyone’s lips… do you have HIGH ENERGY? And we tear through your messages, still warm from the fax machine.W...
A real life Tokyo horror story…
12 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On the one year anniversary of Natsuki the movie, Pete and Chris talk all things vending machines – and we find out what happened to the one that ma...
Why climbing Mount Fuji isn't fun!
05 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Even with those funky little sticks people seem to enjoy using. Wanna say hi? [email protected] Abroad In Japan shows avail...
26 traits Japanese women want in a guy...
30 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What a girl wants, what a girl needs - Chris and Pete see if they stack up to the perfect Japanese man. (Spoiler: they don't) Wanna say hi? ...
Should travellers be worried about Fukushima?
22 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The radiation may be lower than most people experience on an aeroplane, so why don't people visit Fukushima?Wanna say hi? [email protected]...
4 Scams you should avoid in Japan!
15 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Flags! Get your tiny flags! We're getting scammed in Japan. For science.Wanna say hi? [email protected] Abroad In Japan shows availab...
Can a foreigner ever *truly* be Japanese?
08 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Can a foreigner ever truly feel Japanese? We're also reading some of your emails.Wanna say hi? [email protected] Abroad In Japan show...
Why Japanese KFC might be good for you!
01 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Crispy, crunchy chicken. Great for what ails ya!Wanna say hi? [email protected] Abroad In Japan shows available below, subscribe, rat...
Japan's 40 year old virgins and a worrying population time-bomb
24 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When a man and a woman love each other very much, they give one another a special hug...Wanna say hi? [email protected] Abroad In Jap...
When Japanese-English mistakes go too far (Engrish nightmares)
18 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Broad's Engrish nightmares!There was a weird problem with this episode, but if you're reading this it should be fixed. Sorry guys! Pete xWanna s...
The first 48 hours in Japan: what should you do?
10 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A mere 172800 seconds in Japan: what would you do with them?Wanna say hi? [email protected] Abroad In Japan shows available below, su...
Japan's biggest event in 30 years (Feat. Natsuki!)
03 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Natsuki makes his Abroad In Japan podcast debut with his searing-hot takes on the new emperor. Wanna say hi? [email protected] Abroad...
You can buy popularity in Japan!
27 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A poorly Chris gamely drags himself through another AIJ podcast, with wisdom to impart, and fevered sweat to...sweat.Wanna say hi? abroadinjapanpodcas...
Is Japan losing patience with foreign tourists?
20 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Park rules: leave your Japan as you'd like to find it, or something like that. Ranger Chris says so. Wanna say hi? [email protected] ...
Japanese company turns sex into renewable energy
13 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
White day rolls around once again...in the hay, it seems. Wanna say hi? [email protected] Abroad In Japan shows available below, subs...
Japanese culture: Breaking down barriers
06 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ariana Grande's furious with Japanese Kanji and a woman called Marie gets equally furious with the common chopstick. Wanna say hi? abroadinjapanpodcas...
Is romance in Japan dead?
27 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Pete and Chris are back with some special valentine's day questions! Wanna say hi? [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See...
The Abroad in Japan podcast anniversary!
20 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Pete and Chris are back and they want to thank you guys for listening to them for 52 whole weeks. What a trip!Wanna say hi? abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail...
When travelling in Japan goes wrong
13 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Pete and Chris go through more of your (even crazier) Japanese travel stories!Wanna touch our hair? You can't. But you can email us! abroadinjapanpodc...
10 Crazy Japan travel stories!
06 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Pete and Chris go through some of your (frankly crazy) Japanese travel stories!Wanna say hi? [email protected] More Abroad In Japan ...
The strangest conversation you can have in Japan!
30 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Pete and Chris are back, googling things they probably shouldn't. Wanna say hi? [email protected] More Abroad In Japan shows av...
Japan's latest technological wonders revealed
23 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Who wants a robot egg that shouts in the night? We do. We most definitely do.Wanna say hi? [email protected] More Abroad In Japan sh...
When romance goes wrong in Japan
16 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Don't put things into other peoples meals, unless it's your finger, and then it's *well* funny.Wanna say hi? [email protected] More ...
12 Glorious New Year's resolutions and a Natsuki movie sequel?
09 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Pete delights the palette with a graphic description of some *very* specialist cheese, and Chris ponders the future...Wanna say hi? abroadinjapanpodca...
Akemashite omedetou! (Happy new year)
02 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Pete swears blind he didn't tip a van over in Shibuya, and Chris still can't think of a new year's resolution. Wanna say hi? abroadinjapanpodcast@gmai...
Would you eat hair-flavoured chicken?
26 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Pete introduces Chris to hair-flavoured chicken, and we think about our new years resolutions.Have you got a new years resolution? abroadinjapanpodcas...
The Christmas party
19 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We're feeling unbelievably festive as the two giants of podcasting actually meet in a room for the first time in a couple of months!Wanna say hi? abro...
The ultimate Japanese Christmas gift
12 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Pete deep fries a cheesy octopus, and tries to talk about his favourite Japanese curry brand!Wanna say hi? [email protected] More Ab...
An awkward situation with a Japanese neighbour
05 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chris deals with a big slamma jamma, and Pete wants to talk about automatic doors. It's a door special, guys!Wanna say hi? abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail....
Rude Japanese people - do they exist?
28 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
...we're not exactly sure. What we're certain of, however is that Pete sleeps through alarms like a hibernating bear. Idiot.Ever met a big rudey?:&nbs...
Getting a Japanese Tattoo
21 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chris is considering a new tattoo - his first - after a harrowing month-long bike across Japan.Send in your questions, baby: abroadinjapanpodcast...
Less than super Bomberman
14 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Still in their cabin in the woods, Pete and Chris squabble over who is best at 80s video game, Bomberman.Send in your questions, baby: abroadinja...
The cabin in the woods
07 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Pete and Chris are back on the pod trail, and they're oddly enough stuck halfway up a mountain in a spooky cabin in Kobe! Who will get eaten first?Sen...
Japanese billionaire risks life for art
31 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Pete and Chris get a little spaced out as the former pleads for the chance to perform a bicycle kit in zero gravity. Name Chris' bicycle here:&nb...
Desert Island: What Japanese items would you take?
24 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Speedy vocab is back with a vengeance, and Chris demands an indestructible car to destroy the rare fauna on his desert island. What an animal. Wh...
How to handle physical contact in Japan
17 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
More of your incisive queries answered, and is hugging allowed? Who doesn't love a hug? People we don't want to be friends with, that's who. #huggyboy...
Japanese hostess bar culture uncovered
10 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Pete take a look at one of the most talked-about aspects of Japanese nightlife culture - host and hostess bars.Have you ever been to either?...
Japanese hand gestures and swear words uncovered
03 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Delight your friends and family with the official Abroad In Japan-sanctioned swear words!Smash your bloody sodding emails into this email box: ab...
Are pizza vending machines the future?
26 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Pete and Chris marvel at the very idea of an automatic pizza vending machine, and Pete uses the word 'spaff.'Do put your cheese in our...vend: ab...
How not to rob a Japanese convenience store
19 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
True crime being such a hot podcast topic, Chris and Pete delight listeners with one of the most underwhelming robberies in recent memory. Recomm...
Don't do this in Japan!
12 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Pete go into more detail on the subject of one of Chris' most popular YouTube videos, 12 things not to do in Japan - also the guys read out ...
Gender equality in Japan - does it exist anywhere?
05 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A topic that's been dominating Japan recently, the search for something approaching equal rights for women continues. Spoiler: they ain't even close.&...
Adult toys and bathing suits!
29 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
No coolish, but plenty of waifu pillow chat - think the heat may have got to Chris and Pete...Do get in touch: [email protected]&nbs...
Japan Vs. Korea - 10 ways they’re different
22 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Pete are back together, and they're sharing their experiences on recent trips to Korea. It won't surprise you to hear that Coolish gets...
Japan's most ridiculous festival - explained
15 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Pete are back, in the loosest sense of the word to talk all things festivals, soy sauce and wrestling. A mixed bag, then. Next week: th...
Is Japanese KFC the best in the world?
08 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chris' popcorn chicken levels are almost dangerously low. KFC's new all you can eat in forty-five minutes offer is of no use, though. Rubbish.Do get i...
Flying a drone in Japan - how hard is it?
01 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chris has finally taken the plunge and bought himself some primo drone tech. Look out, power lines - our man is set to slice and dice. In other news a...
Buying friends in Japan - a good idea?
25 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Harry Potter fawns over a top London radio DJ, K-pop gets a bit of love and Chris tells us what he'd have in a food-based care packag...
Natural disasters: is Japan safe?
18 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Pete touch on the recent seismic and atmospheric activity and ask the question...is Japan safe?Pete goes on for ages about oyster ice creams...
Large Earthquake Ruins Natsuki’s Day
11 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chris films in a Pachinko parlour, and gets caught up in a rather robust quake. He also debuts his new character, 'American Man'. Do get in touch...
How Awkward is Meeting Viewers in Japan?
04 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our favourite piece of office equipment whirrs into life as Pete educates Chris on sexy rope-play, and Chris helps out a left-hander. Something for ev...
Has Trump Saved Japan from North Korea?
27 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Pete and Chris have returned and they're getting a little musical as they wax lyrical about some of their favourite bands. Also, Mr Broad has supped o...
Absurd Japanese Manager Attempts to Rob Own Store
20 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Pete and Chris are back rating their favourite Kit-Kat flavours and taking a look at this week's news. Warning: contains Tab Clear.Do get in touch:&nb...
Is AirBnB Japan in Danger?
13 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a little while since Pete and Chris had a little look at the news, so this week they're unfurling a gigantic Japanese shinbun and taking it ...
Natsuki: The Movie (Behind the Scenes Revealed)
06 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
After a year and a half, and countless balloons, Natsuki the movie is finally out there on the internet. Ever the perfectionist, Chris piles through a...
The Greatest Japanese Faux Pas Ever
30 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It's a news special - with Natsuki: The Movie on the horizon, Pete and Chris pile through some important crow-based news stories. Warning: contains As...
Abroad in Japan: 21 Questions!
23 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The fax machine gets fired up once again, and Pete and Chris do their best to answer every last one of them in under 45 minutes. Get in tou...
Two Weeks More in Japan | Ultimate Itinerary Discussed
16 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Pete return and they've planned out a very different route through Northern Japan. Our Google Map can be found here: goo.gl/3t4t3q...
Abroad in Japan: Pornographic clickbait and fussy eaters!
09 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Pete are back and apologising for their younger selves, and we learn about a bar that an arm-chewing maniac Yoda frequents. Get in touc...
Abroad in Japan: Understanding the Japanese Mindset: 3 key concepts
02 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
From the new desk of Chris Broad and the sunglasses of Pete Donaldson, a brand new podcast in which we explore the Japanese mindset and why planning a...
Abroad in Japan: Your questions answered!
25 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Pete pulls his favourite questions off the Abroad In Japan fax machine and fires them at our boy out East.If you'd like your question answered in a la...
2 weeks in Japan | Ultimate Travel Itinerary
18 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chris gives us his best itinerary ideas for a couple of weeks in Japan. Warning: contains Tokyo bananas.If you'd like the trip in an easy-to-use PDF f...
Abroad in Japan: Life as a vlogger (and radio DJ)
11 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our boy in Sendai gives us the lowdown on how to achieve YouTube stardom, or at the very least how not to go crazy when you're living off supermarket ...
Abroad in Japan: Myths about Japan!
04 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Pete are back and are taking on some Japanese myths head on. Are the people really that friendly? Do you need to know the language to get ar...
Abroad in Japan: 12 Amazing facts about Japan!
28 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chris astounds Pete with some astounding knowledge bombs - including Ronald McDonald's Japanese name and the festival of the steel phallus...Get in to...
Abroad in Japan : Six things we'd change about Japan!
21 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Mummified men, fax machines and outdoor drinking all get a once over in this week's episode - and Chris makes an obscene admission about his love for ...
Abroad In Japan : Natsuki and the Japanese love hotel!
14 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Natsuki and the Japanese love hotel! Chris and Pete (and Natsuki) get all cozy as they take a look at Japanese love hotel culture. Warning: ...
Abroad In Japan : Why is everything so small?
07 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Pete are back and talking all things tiny... Is it worth staying in a Japanese capsule hotel? Why is delicious soy sauce dripping...
Abroad In Japan : Japanese Policemen and Beatboxing Teachers!
28 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Abroad In Japan podcast Chris earns himself a speeding ticket and Pete finds himself explaining Tums to the Po. Chris beatboxes for s...
Abroad In Japan : Food!
21 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the show Chris and Pete talk all things dinner. Why good sushi is hard to find, how one might lose weight over there and where is Natsuki...
Abroad In Japan: Valentines Day!
14 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In the inaugural Abroad In Japan podcast, Chris Broad and his less-than trusty sidekick Pete Donaldson do their best to answer some truly important qu...