Abroad in Japan

Chris Reveals Book At Last: Featuring Ryotaro!

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 19:00:00 GMT

The artwork is complete (the most important bit of a book for a YouTuber) and the printing press has been fired up - that means book number 2 is almost here!

Hear all about it with Mr Worldwide himself, Ryotaro...

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You may have noticed that we're starting to release the show in audio format Thursday evening UK time to fit in with the video formats. Also, this is the first time you'll be able to watch also in the Apple Podcast app - let us know what you think, about everything really...

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Chris Prepares to Cycle 1,200km Across Japan!

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Filthy, filthy Myaku-Myaku!

Due to some changes in the way that Apple are putting their new video system together, starting next week we're going to be busting out the video, audio and YouTube version of the podcast all at the same time. Which will be Thursday evening UK time. Hope that works for everyone! Pete xx

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Chris Returns to Japan and Handles Jet Lag Very Poorly!

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT

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Japan Decides Its Most Popular Onigiri!

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Pete here! What's your favourite onigiri? Anything but the sour plum. Anything but the plum!

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Japan Raises Hotel Prices - are you affected?

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 06:29:23 GMT

What's your favourite POWER SPOT?! What kind of SPEEDY JAPANESE would you like in your vocabulary locker? Let us known in the comments!

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Free Train Tickets For Tourists!

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 07:30:42 GMT

Fear the projectile power of the plovise.

Coming next week: the NEW Abroad In Japan podcast!

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20 Trapped for Five Hours After Tokyo Skytree Elevator Fails!

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 07:24:37 GMT

Could you survive without a...trip to the bathroom and a nice big cry?

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com is the way to get in touch, so please do!

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Cherry Blossom Festival Cancelled Due to Bad Tourists!

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Have you ever encountered a bump man? Did you resists cuffing him upside the head?

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According to Japanese Women - How tall should you be?

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Heightmaxing, in a Tokyo hotel shower cubicle with the lads.

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Japan Travel In Crisis?

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 08:46:56 GMT

I'll take the mounjaro route, you take the good ol' dirty sprite.

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Japan’s Nuclear Plant Restart Causes Alarm!

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 04:00:00 GMT

The boys will be back on Thursday for more of this - in the meantime, do give us an email on AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com if you've got any suggestions for our longer, chunkier show!

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11 New Japanese Words Enter Oxford Dictionary!

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Have you ever gone fishing in Japan? Let us know - AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for your messages.

Also, let us know what you want to hear from the Abroad In Japan Podcast!

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Tragic Helicopter Crash at Mount Aso

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Do let us know what you want from the souped-up brand new Abroad In Japan podcast, coming soon!

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your stories and questions...

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Osaka Ramen Shop Charges Tourists Higher Prices!

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT

If there's anything you'd like to see in the brand new Abroad In Japan podcast, get in touch!

Either in the comments on youtube, or spotify - or chuck us an email here: AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com!

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Japan’s 2040s Space Tourism Dreams!

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Would you get on a Japanese rocket to space? AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com!

(We don't have access to any rockets, we just want your emails.)

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7 in 10 Japanese Children Now Have Virtual Friends

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT

I want to befriend that Tupac hologram from Coachella.

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your messages - big news on the way in the world of AIJ POD! Keep listening for more...

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Noto's Recovery Two Years On

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 10:50:46 GMT

If you can build houses, get out there!

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your messages, please!

11:03.702

19:42.583

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Japan Govt: If You Want to Stay, Learn Japanese!

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Nihongo Jouzu, baby!

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Why This Cafe Closure Marks The End of an Era!

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT

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Why 3.6 Million in Japan Order KFC Every Christmas

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT

It's better than ol' Mamma Donaldson's roasties, I'll give it that - Pete

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Chris and Sharla GET MARRIED!

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:29:27 GMT

“The helmet… it’s ever so sharp”

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Should You Learn Japanese in Tokyo?

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Tōkyō ni ikimashō, baby!

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com to get in touch, hunks!

The Abroad In Japan Podcast will return Monday the 29th of December!

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What Happens when Japanese Locals Commit Bad Behaviour!

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com if you've seen any Japanese on Japanese retribution...

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Chinese Tourists Cancels 500,000 Flights to Japan Amid Growing Tensions

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Dang, that's a lot of flights!

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Where to buy your vintage tech in Japan!

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 14:32:44 GMT

...and why middle aged man aren't having the best time in Japan.

Those lads need to up their Coolish levels, FYI. AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your messages and commentary!

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Why Not To Drink Alcohol On A Japanese Ferry

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 07:58:31 GMT

Get it down ya, and get funky (on a ferry.)

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Japan’s Worst Fire in 50 Years Destroys 170 Buildings

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT

More import/export tips next time round, people!

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Why This Japanese Icon Is Being Retired

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 14:35:15 GMT

Poor Chris, he had so much to live for!

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China Warns Citizens Not to Travel to Japan!

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 09:44:46 GMT

Command, conquer and get emailin'! AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com...

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Japan’s Sleep-Deprived Leader Works on 2 Hours Sleep!

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT

That's quite simply not enough sleep.

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com if you'd like to

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Why NOT to Eat Family Mart Fried Chicken

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Unbelievable, we know - but Chris was actually the one to title this episode. The boy's changed.

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for your complaints!

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Japan Deploys Army to Tackle Rising Bear Threat!

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT

These bears don't care! We have been misinformed.

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for your stories of derring do, or bear encounters!

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The Unsettling Reality of of Japanese Cults!

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 07:24:01 GMT

Think of your carbon footprint, cultists. Surely there's an easier way?

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Police Catch Japanese Man Who Stole 2,000 Bikes

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT

What on EARTH does one do with so many bikes?

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com if you know...

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This Hidden Region in Japan Won Best Global Location 2026

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 13:34:54 GMT

The Abroad In Japan podcast: Japan's best kept secret.

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your messages - and if you fancy a bit more Yamagata:

A Day at Yamadera Mountain Temple (Sharla) and I Survived Japan's Snowiest Town ⛩️ Winter Road Trip (Chris)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9ENLxO4wNE and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDUVG1gR6rI

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Why Are Tourists in Japan Changing Their Spending Habits?

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Labubus. They've all discovered Labubus so they're drinking tap water and eating crisps so that they can concentrate on their 'Bu's.

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your messages - and we'll meet you back here on Monday!

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Trump Arrives in Japan to Declare Golden Age for Alliance

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 11:51:04 GMT

And Chris can't get into his studio for all the black hawks! (And Black Hawks)

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your messages - we'll be back on Friday for more from the lads.

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9 Interesting Facts about Japan YOU Need to Know!

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 15:29:22 GMT

Chris and Pete have been struck down by the lurgy, so here's a slice of 2018 from the archives - back when Chris couldn't do links to save his life!

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com if you've ever set off a Roomba for a laugh.

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Asahi Runs Super Dry After Cyber Attack

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 09:05:14 GMT

Just a couple of human guys, trying to get sora to make a Natsuki Aso breakdance.

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How you can survive mountain trails in Japan this autumn!

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 05:49:42 GMT

Bring a loud, explosive Natsuki Aso on all your trips!

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What one sushi company is doing to attract YOU!

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 03:00:00 GMT

Pete and Chris will be back soon enough once one of them returns from his actual holiday (it's Pete, this time) and in the meantime, we thought we'd go back to 2019 for a little bit of stompy tokyo fun!

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com...

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How a Trip to Japan’s Worst Place Backfired | Feat. Ryotaro’s Japan

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 03:00:00 GMT

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Why Japan’s Next Leader Could Change Everything | Feat. Ryotaro’s Japan!

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 12:38:13 GMT

The big man is back with wor Chris to get down to brass tacks on all that's good in Japan!

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The Japanese Region YOU Need To Visit!

Sun, 28 Sep 2025 23:00:00 GMT

17:33.065

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Why NOT to Waste Food in Japan

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 10:28:15 GMT

Always a hot button issue, how does one hide rice in one's pocket? Get your tips in - abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com!

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Japan Breaks Record: Nearly 100,000 People Aged Over 100!

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT

100k served, and he won't even take home the bauble. Outrageous!

Chris will be back in Tokyo shortly, and you'll hear about his jounrey on the next Abroad In Japan podcast next time!

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How This Virus is Spreading Across Japan!

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Don't pet the deer! Bow solemnly, and drink from your Coolish packet deeply, but don't touch their furry pelt!

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for your messages, gerrem' in!

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Fake Astronaut Scams Japanese Woman Out of $6,700

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 11:29:07 GMT

"I don't care where he says he is, he's getting astro-nowt from me!" - Our mothers

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Abroad In Japan: Q&A - Starting a Business in Japan!

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 14:03:30 GMT

Any hints and tips for better surfing or IKEA kitchen maintenance, get in touch with Sharla and Chris: AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com!

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Chris & Sharla Reveal Tokyo's Top Spots!

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 10:41:52 GMT

37 million people - but what's their favourite ramen spot? Sharla and Chris are here to reveal all!

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How McDonald’s Pokémon Promotion Went Terribly Wrong

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 05:00:00 GMT

We haven't seen this level of food waste since the Halloween McNugget Buddies.

If you've been hurt by a Pokemon that wasn't your fault, get in touch: AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com!

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The Surprising Reason Japan’s Luxury $10,000 Train Got Cancelled!

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 07:49:49 GMT

"Do you like biscuits? You simply must come to my house for a party!"

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com if you'd like to come to a party and eat biscuits.

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Why This Japanese City Wants to Cap Your Phone Usage...

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Only Chris Broad content allowed in your allotted two hour phone time.

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your messages - get in touch!

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Chris Escapes Japan: Back in the UK!

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 20:58:51 GMT

Chris and Pete, and their respective arms... in the same room! BAH GAWD!

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Should you head for Kyoto?

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 04:00:00 GMT

"The problem with Nara is it's simply too deer."

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Why Chris Deleted a Section of His Youtube Video!

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Probably because it contained trace amount of Pete, I bet...

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Where to see Japan's melting food!

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 04:00:00 GMT

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High winds on a perilous Japanese ropeway!

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Look after yourselves, and each other: https://blog.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines/

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Why Travelling Japan Just Got More Expensive!

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 04:00:00 GMT

And do check out Chris' steak dinner. He clearly loves Sharla more than Connor: https://youtu.be/exHkSFxqEzk?si=NxLYR-PqL4C0n9SF

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Japan Prepares to Deploy Long-Range Missiles in Kumamoto

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 04:00:00 GMT

I'm sure the bakery story was just as explosive...

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The Right Wing Party Shaking up Japanese Politics!

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 04:00:00 GMT

"Hey, we're just like the Waltons. We're praying for an end to the Depression too!" - Bart Simpson

Pete and Chris will return same time this Monday - but for now, send us a message about literally anything you fancy - abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com!

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How to Befriend Japanese Locals

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 05:00:00 GMT

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Chris’s Unexpected Encounter in Asakusa

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 05:00:00 GMT

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What to do if you don't make the JET programme!

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 05:57:17 GMT

Maybe you could return coated to the gills in ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE next time!

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your messages, gerrem in!

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Ramen Shop Sparks Backlash with 20-Minute Eating Rule!

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 04:00:00 GMT

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com to say hello - so please do!

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900 earthquakes in two weeks - when is it time to leave?

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Just one night off for the Tokara islanders would be nice!

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com to say hello - so please do!

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Your shortcut to a Japanese visa!

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Any tips to escape the heat? AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com

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Could A Japanese Diet Erase Depression?

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 05:00:00 GMT

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Drunk Tourist Damages Iconic Kyoto Temple!

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 05:00:00 GMT

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Japan - a country in decline?

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 04:00:00 GMT

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Are foreigners about to pay more in Japan?

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 04:00:00 GMT

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com if you've been the victim of dual pricing practices! Are you cool with it?

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Do Your Japanese Hotel Bookings Really Exist?

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 13:30:02 GMT

If you've fallen foul of a wobbly hotel booking or two - do let us know - AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com!

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Back in time: On The Brink In Sapporo!

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 13:21:26 GMT

Chris and Pete will return this Monday for a debrief on Chris' super secret mission, and probably a load of Alex James from Blur chat too - in the meantime here's a rather interesting slice of Abroad In Japan history!

Mere weeks before Japan closed down for nigh on two years to tourists, Chris and Pete shared a hotel room in Sapporo and recorded a podcast. And here's another chance to hear it!

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Tokyo’s Fake Fortune Tellers Arrested After Conning Victims $347,000

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Con me once, shame on you. Con me twice...

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Japan’s ‘Bumping Men’ Getting Physical At Train Stations

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Would you bump uglies with a man in a black tee? AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com

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Almost 50% of Japanese Fooled by Misinformation!

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 05:09:39 GMT

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Major disaster leads to fallout fertiliser!

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Would you stop and smell the roses in some moody soil? AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com to get in touch!

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Asian Tourists Cancelling Trips to Japan Over Unsettling Reason

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 04:00:00 GMT

If you've been damaged by a prediction that wasn't your fault, our operators are waiting for your call.

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your messages!

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Did a Tourist in Shibuya Get Scammed $200?

Thu, 29 May 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Has anyone ever really enjoyed a Shisha lounge? It's the cheap plastic sofas, we swear!

Burn marks and ash based problems? Get in touch - AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com

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Chris Has Nasty Surprise in Tokyo Store

Sun, 25 May 2025 23:00:00 GMT

I've been a nasty store, nasty...I've been a nasty store, nasty!

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com if you've ever been damaged in a Muji.

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Where to Spend Your First Jet Lagged Day in Tokyo

Thu, 22 May 2025 04:00:00 GMT

I bet Paul Newman wouldn't fall asleep in a karaoke booth.

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The Worst Things About Travelling in Japan... Revealed!

Mon, 19 May 2025 06:48:14 GMT

Chris and Pete 'survey' all the news from Japan this week!

Pete will be back in his studio on Thursday and in the meantime why don't you have a big ol' email - AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com!

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Tourist Shocked to Find Stranger Under Japanese Hotel Bed

Thu, 15 May 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Foul, foul stuff indeed. Don't have nightmares, or miss the next instalment of the Abroad In Japan podcast, this Monday!

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for your dispatches, or awful stories of weirdos!

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What Raw Chicken Sashimi really tastes like!

Mon, 12 May 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Pull up a seat, let's bloody eat! It's the Abroad In Japan Podcast, cooked medium rare...

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Japan’s Busiest Bullet Train Route Halted by Snake!

Thu, 08 May 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Trains: just big bloody metal snakes, baby!

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for your messages for young Christopher...

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Foolish Hiker Rescued from Mount Fuji Twice in One Week!

Mon, 05 May 2025 10:29:15 GMT

At this point, you simply have to say the man is an idiot.

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Chris & Connor Survive the 1,500km Cyclethon & Raise Over $1 Million!

Thu, 01 May 2025 04:00:00 GMT

And did Chris experience them getting over the 1 million mark? No, no he didn't. Because his bladder is just toooo important.

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Back in time: Seoul vs Tokyo!

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 19:22:44 GMT

Chris and Pete will return on Thursday for a full debrief on the charity record destroying cyclothon - so make sure you meet us back here for that.

For todays show, we thought we'd remind ourselves of the before times, and show that was recorded after Pete and Chris had just that second returned from Korea, so decided a K-pop special was in order! (Pop = population.)

Do get in touch via AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com and the boy Broad (35 and loving life) will be here to answer all your questions on Thursday 1st May!

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12 Things We Hate about Japan Feat. ‪@CDawgVA‬!

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Recorded in the days before Chris and Connor headed out on their epic cyclothon, they tried to figure out how to dispose of a six-foot monkey crate...

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your messages - Pete and Chris will return shortly, once Chris has removed his ever-so-tight cycling pants.

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73-Year-Old American Detained for Bringing Dangerous Item into Japan!

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Bang bang, my Chrissy shot me down!

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your messages of support for Chris' big cycle! (And tips for saddle soreness.)

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Nintendo Switch 2 - cheaper in Japan?

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Is it worth learning Japanese just for this? Maybe!

Pete and Chris will be back this coming Monday morning, BST...

In the meantime chuck your two penneth in: abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com

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Mega-Earthquake Threat for Japan!

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 10:32:59 GMT

With apologies for lateness (damn tech gremlins) - here's the Abroad In Japan podcast!

Pete and Chris will return same time on Thursday!

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Japan's UFO capital...revealed!

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 14:06:46 GMT

Would you drink the forbidden ramen soup?

Pete and Chris will return this Monday morning, bellies full of everything but this - email the show on AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com...

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Back in time: Abroad In Japan ft. Sharla and Dogen!

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 03:00:00 GMT

With Chris currently fixing up his fixie for a two-wheeled jaunt across Northern Japan, we thought we'd take a step back in time to those home-based records during Covid - starting with Sharla and Chris figuring out what the best mackerel-based hotel is, followed up by Dogen telling us all how to perform the very best backflip, and the best way to learn Japanese!

Pete and Chris will return Thursday for the next show!

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Why Chris & Connor Are Cycling 1,500km Across Japan in April!

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Charitable in the streets, uncharitable a sheet to their own legs.

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for your messages of support and chafing prevention tips!

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What Happened to Tokyo’s ‘Lost’ 4 Billion Yen?

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 04:00:00 GMT

See a penny, pick it up - all the day you'll have the unbearable weight of the world on your shoulders for not doing the right thing.

10:40.060

16:16.054

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Climbing Mount Fuji in 2025 Just Got Harder

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Just don't wear shorts, Chris!

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your messages, ya big hunks!

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How Chris Got Scammed in Kyoto!

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 05:00:00 GMT

"I've got your private hire right here!" *punch*

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your messages, thanks!

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Assassins Creed Vs. Japan: Controversy Explained

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 09:09:09 GMT

*DIVES FOR COVER*

Pete and Chris will return same time Monday morning here on the Abroad In Japan podcast - and warning, the show will contain FANCY TRAINS!

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The Tokyo Store Where Customers Pay to Shoplift

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Well that's hardly the spirit, is it?

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com if you've got any half inched cosmetics to sell...

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Japan’s Shinkansen Decouples Mid-Journey at 60kmph!

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 05:00:25 GMT

Less than awesome development, that!

Get your superfast Japan eSIM at https://jjesim.com and you can email Chris here: AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com

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Why Chris Walked 27,000 Steps Across Tokyo with American Pete

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 05:00:00 GMT

..aaaand I would walk 27,000 steps and I would walk five hundred more.

The show will return on Thursday, but in the meantime do make sure you contact your congressman or woman and tell them the AIJ POD IS THE BEST. Or maybe just email Chris on AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com...

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What Caused Japan’s Worst Wildfire in 50 Years This Week?

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 05:00:00 GMT

And Pete and Chris will be back with their best suits for another show on Monday morning here on this ol' feed!

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com

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Japanese Ramen Shop Owner Offers Bounty for Bad Reviewers

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 05:00:00 GMT

If you want to watch anime on the Yamanote, get yasel' an eSim! https://jjesim.com/

11:15

25:17.069

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Japan Unleashes 200,000 Tonnes of Emergency Rice as Prices Soar

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT

RICE: It's what's for dinner....

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com if you can think of what to eat instead of Japan's greatest carb!

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Japanese Men's Most Attractive Female Professions Revealed

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT

What would you like your partner to do? AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com!

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Japan's Record-Breaking Snowfall Causes Chaos

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT

And if you'd like to see the unedited Super 8 footage - it'll be live on the youtube channel by 2100 GMT!

https://www.youtube.com/@AbroadInJapanPodcast

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Back in time: Abroad In Japan ft. Natsuki and CDawgVA!

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 12:14:59 GMT

We're stepping back in time to hear all about Natsuki's favourite footwear, and Connor rinsing Chris for his meat skewer addiction!

Pete and Chris will return usual time Thursday morning on this very channel...

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Japan’s 6 Most Underrated Places Revealed | Feat. Ryotaro

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 15:48:13 GMT

Have you ever been off the beaten track and exclaimed "other people might really dig this place!" AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com - let us know!

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Would you sleep on a bus-based bunk bed?

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 06:00:00 GMT

A Broad in a bus based bunk bed, bawling badly.

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com is the way you can fire your poison darts of information into our ears!

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Tragedy in the sinkhole

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT

And Pete and Chris will return same time this coming Monday - so you have a super weekend, won't you?

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your messages...

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Japan’s Unleashes New Tactic to Stop Badly Behaving Tourists

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT

"Oh... don't start fires. Don't shoplift. When will this woke nonsense end?"

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com is the way you can manipulate your computer to send Chris some of your lovely messages. Please do so!

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Japan’s Deadliest Dish Explained

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Mochi wish ya girlfriend was HOT LIKE ME?

After Chris' extensive travels, later than scheduled *plays train sound effect* the Abroad In Japan Podcast will return this Monday 3rd of Feb!

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Why Japan's Most Expensive Tuna Just Sold for $1.3 Million

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT

"How big was the tuna?"

"Motorbike-sized"

"But how big was the motorbike?"

"Tuna-sized"

"Get out."

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2720 - The year when Japan has one child left!

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT

And that child... doesn't even like Coolish. Doesn't even bare thinking about...

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for you ideas to get everyone lovemakin' again!

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Meat Thief Tracked 1,000km across Japan

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 08:59:31 GMT

Ever touched a capybara? Get in touch - abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com!

And if you fancy a little extra episode, Chris and Pete took his imported car around Finsbury Park for a bit here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-RivQyaCJA

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The League of Unpopular Men!

Sun, 12 Jan 2025 09:52:01 GMT

Pete and Chris are reunited in the same studio for the first time in... a month!

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your messages...

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Family Mart Chicken Added to Japanese School Lunches

Thu, 02 Jan 2025 05:00:28 GMT

And if you'd like to see Pete's video - it's inside the video version of this very episode - https://www.youtube.com/@AbroadInJapanPodcast

The boys will return this Friday, 10th of Jan!

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Japan Bans Questionable Baby Names!

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 05:00:45 GMT

But "Natsuki The Baby" is presumably still fine, no?

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for your favourite anime-related naming ideas!

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Japan’s 10 Greatest Food Locations Revealed

Thu, 26 Dec 2024 05:00:03 GMT

We promise it's not a list of Family Marts with the best chicken...

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for your very best food recommendations!

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Japan's $26 Billion Discovery Might Change Its Fortunes

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT

Gizzit! Giz that lovely stuff under the sea. GIZZIT!

Have you ever handed someone a lot of rubbish for a laugh? AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your messages!

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Why This Man Ate at Sukiya for 1,800 Days

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 05:00:10 GMT

Could not want a big bowl of beefy rice more right now, frankly!

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com - could you do over a thousand days of beef bits?

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Japan’s Toughest Competition Is Far From Normal

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 05:00:52 GMT

What's the most exotic stamp you've gotten in Japan? Let us know - AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your messages!

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The Ultimate Tokyo Night Out Explained!

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 05:00:06 GMT

Filler words, Red Eyes and a big night out!

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com if you've ever darkened the doors of Century club.

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The Reality of Teaching English in Japan (Feat. Chris’s former boss!)

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 21:37:29 GMT

Chris and Dan catch up to offer advice to anyone considering teaching English in Japan!

Find Dan's book here: https://www.multilingual-matters.com/page/detail/Plurilingual-Education-in-a-Monolingualised-Nation/?k=9781800417700

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Yakuza Helpline Hack Leaves Victims & Informants in Danger

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 05:00:29 GMT

"Why, it's bring a cat to work day!"

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your Yakuza information. See it, say it... sorted.

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Japan ranks last in romance satisfaction for second straight year

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 07:14:15 GMT

Pete and Chris are back in his colourful studio, pawing through your fax machine missives, and complaining about how hot that onsen was.

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com to give the lads both barrels!

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Animal Attacks in Japan Rising Against Foreign Tourists

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 10:05:32 GMT

Cuban sandwiches at the ready, it's time for another pod.

If you'd like to see the studio in which Chris and Pete recorded the (slightly shorter) show today, check out the video version - https://youtu.be/cI_br0FnfpE !

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How to spend your first day in Tokyo!

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 15:29:56 GMT

Eating coolish, suspiciously lemony chicken and watching crows eat trash in the street!

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for your messages...

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Japan’s Most Stunning Hot Spring Town Limits Tourists

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 05:00:23 GMT

Two. Two tourists permitted to enter per moon cycle, and be damned those who scratch at our hefty gates!

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for your messages!

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American Man Arrested for Defacing Tokyo's Biggest Shrine

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 05:00:30 GMT

"Get this wolverine-clawed man out of my sight!"

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Why Japan’s Streets Will Never Look the Same Again in 2025

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 05:00:56 GMT

When we touch, when we kiss... danger danger... high voltage!

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com if you've ever thrown a pair of sneakers onto some overhead wires.

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Japan Reacts to the Return of President Donald Trump

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 05:00:07 GMT

Did Shinzo Abe save trump from beyond the grave? AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your questions, answers and so on!

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Robot Retrieves First Melted Fuel from Fukushima Nuclear Reactor

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 06:29:29 GMT

Little flakes, flaking off. Gotta catch those little flakes!

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com to say hello to your little friends (Pete and Chris)

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The Party is Over: Japan’s Crackdown on Fun

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 05:00:26 GMT

*removes liquid latex and stupid hat and apologises*

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for any bright ideas, or really dumb ones! Gerrem in...

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Yakuza vs. Japan’s Rolex Watches: Thefts on the Rise

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 05:00:06 GMT

"I'm selling these fine leather watches"

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com if you've got some hooky watches to offload. We'll ask you no questions and you'll tell us no lies!

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Chris’ Angry Rant about Youtubers Goes Viral

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 05:00:36 GMT

The sweet tangy punchly of a Lunchly...

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com if you've found mold on your own cheese stash!

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Britain’s WORST Man is Coming to Japan

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 23:00:08 GMT

Last time we let Chris write his own titles. AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your messages!

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Japan’s Bizarre Beauty Standards Explained!

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 04:00:58 GMT

What if I add an extra eye in the centre of my forehead? Are you not entertained?

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com if you'd like to say a big 'hiya'!

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How Japan Leads the World in Life Expectancy: 95,000 People Aged Over 100

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 04:00:12 GMT

Wait until those ancient wiseguys find out about our new invention - butter!

Gerrit down ya, oldies...

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Why Chris Met the Governor of Tokyo

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 04:00:20 GMT

WHY, INDEED!

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com if you've ever met a member of the ruling classes...

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Unexploded US Bomb Detonates at Japanese airport

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 04:00:08 GMT

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your explosive messages...

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Japan’s Pizza Delivery Service…for Dogs

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 04:00:50 GMT

Little email special for you all to kick off the week - if you'd like your message to nestle among our many dispatches, AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com!

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Chris Met Japan’s Angriest Man. It Wasn’t Fun.

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 04:00:00 GMT

Grab the statue and run, Chris! Pete and Mr Broad have returned from their respective holidays and they're recounting tales of awful men and stairwell ripostes!

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your messages -

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Japan's summer was joint hottest on record: Weather office

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 04:00:12 GMT

If you bash your heads on medium sized doorways, do send us a message - abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com! We're seeking to identify AIJ's LARGEST LISTENER.

And the Abroad In Japan Podcast will return Thursday 3rd of October! We'll see you then.

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Dozens of Flights Canceled After Scissors Go Missing at Hokkaido Airport

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 04:00:47 GMT

No scissoring in the aisles, please!

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your messages!

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Weather and Foreign Tourists Blamed for Japan’s Rice Shortage

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 04:00:35 GMT

I'll have you know that every time I visit, I only eat Coolish. Blame us when there's a Milk and chemicals shortage!

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your messages, our lovers! x

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Survey finds Japan to be least god-fearing nation

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 04:00:41 GMT

As God isn't our witness, we will return on Monday!

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your fabulous takes if you would be so kind...

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Japan drops subsidy plan to draw women to rural areas upon marriage

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 04:00:41 GMT

"What are the politicians of Japan up to this week, then?"

"Oh."

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Police arrest man for stealing 3,000 pears in roughly 24 hours

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 04:00:21 GMT

If you'd like to shout out to all the pears - email abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com, if you would!

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Why Chris Avoids Swimming in the Sea of Japan

Mon, 02 Sep 2024 04:00:37 GMT

Terror-hawks! True, awful terrible hawks.

AbroadInJapan@gmail.com for all your emails, pleasemailz!

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Foreign Tourist In Japan Arrested For Strange Activity On A Rural Shrine

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 09:16:05 GMT

Japanese Man Saves $1 Million by Eating Simple Meals for 21 years

Mon, 26 Aug 2024 20:46:28 GMT

I bet his guts are in absolute ribbons!

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your messages - thanks for listening!

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Japan Issues First-Ever Megaquake Alert After 7.1 Kyushu Quake

Thu, 22 Aug 2024 06:15:34 GMT

Iced coffee and toothache is a rough combo.

🍹 Lost Bar! https://maps.app.goo.gl/dqwnq3ov7kjdMh91A?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy

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Chris and Sharla opened a bar!

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 04:00:49 GMT

TEN MOSCOW MULES PLEASE!

LOST

Address: Tokyo, Shibuya, Udagawacho 33-1, Grand Tokyo Shibuya Building 2F (behind the secret door😉)

Open: Wednesday - Sunday 2pm - 10pm (closed Mon/Tues)

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The Mysterious Foreign Customers Who Skipped Japanese Inn Without paying!

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 04:09:41 GMT

Maybe they were adbucted by alien hotelliers?

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your tripadvisor reviews..

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¥66 Billion Stolen via Japanese Online Scams

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 06:51:47 GMT

Ghosts don't watch YouTube, people. WAKE UP!

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your spooky messages..

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Japanese Train Tracks Bending in the Insane Summer Heat

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 04:00:54 GMT

What if the train track bent right round so that all the trains came back at 180 degrees, landed on top of themselves like some ungodly real life game of Nokia snake?

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com if you can think of something just as retro and spectacular...

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Japan’s Foreign Population Surges 330,000 in a Year

Mon, 05 Aug 2024 04:00:52 GMT

If this continues, they might have to make the websites a bit prettier..

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for your messages!

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The Japanese Idol Punished for Having a Secret Boyfriend

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 04:00:32 GMT

My secret girlfriend... she goes to another school!

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your messages - gerrem in!

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What Happens If You Ride the Wrong Shinkansen...

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 04:00:59 GMT

One of my shinkansen can only lie, the other can only tell the truth.

abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com to get your messages in!

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Super-Spicy Crisps Put Japanese Students in Hospital

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 10:44:38 GMT

Chris discovers a TERRIFYING audio log from the USCSS Donaldson...

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A Tragic Start to Mt Fuji Climbing Season

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 04:00:02 GMT

And the boys will be back same time on Thursday morning for more AIJ podcast fun!

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmaill.com for all your emotional freight and stories from your hols!

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Why Japan’s High Tech Reputation is a Lie

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 04:00:56 GMT

Needs more wee killer robots rolling around, we say!

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your messages...

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Why I Love Japan’s Hidden Video Games Bars

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 04:00:27 GMT

Pete definitely beat Chris, hands down on Bomberman. No need to go check the video.

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com if you've got any tips for the SNES!

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Foreign student in Japan Charged for Riding Electric Suitcase Illegally!

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 04:00:00 GMT

After Thursday's mega-show, this little lad is short but sweet - we'll see you on Thursday for more Abroad In Japan Podcast fun! Ta-ra!

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Why Chris Resents His Dad for Building a Killer Robot

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 04:00:04 GMT

And mere mortal men can only dream of being able to resent their fathers for such a mad reason.

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com if you've got any tips for where to get flame retardant kevlar... or stories about Japan

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How Chris Met The King & The Emperor at Buckingham Palace

Thu, 04 Jul 2024 04:00:03 GMT

If you know where to get a white tie-suit in a hurry, help us out - abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com!

We'll be back on Monday morning (UK time - the King's own time) for more fun and games and fine china.

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How Japanese Stores Throw Shoppers Out at Closing Time

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 04:00:15 GMT

We'd simply set off all the sprinklers!

If you'd like to say hi - please do! We can't make this show without you. AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com!

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Tsushima Bans Tourists from Local Shrine

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 04:00:44 GMT

Combine the shrine with a whine. It's Tsushima, baby!

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com please, for all your messages!

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Japan Ranked Worst Country in World for Helping Strangers...

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 04:00:14 GMT

And can you hear...everything in a Love Hotel?

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com if you've ever heard anything go bump in the night... and we'll see you back here on Thursday morning, UK time!

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Japan’s Mission Impossible: Why Shibuya is Proposing to Ban Drinking Alcohol In Public

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 04:00:34 GMT

Cans! Cans! Cans in the street. We will miss them terribly, surely there must be some kind of loophole for those baseball caps with cans on each side...

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Why Japan is About to Break 1 Million Vending Machines!

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 04:00:22 GMT

Where will Pete get his delicious crepes? Only time will tell...

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com - what's the strangest thing you've pulled out of a vending machine?

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Why a Japanese Billionaire CANCELLED his SpaceX Moon Trip!

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 21:00:04 GMT

Why have you had to cancel a mission to space? Let us know on abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com!

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Japan’s Cheapest Ramen Shop Burns Down

Sun, 09 Jun 2024 21:00:00 GMT

The slurp stops for no man... or fire!

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your questions!

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Why Japanese Bars Never Close

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 21:00:19 GMT

Have you ever had a magical lock-in until the wee small hours? Get in touch! AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com, baby!

Also, would you eat doughnuts with cheese inside?! We're thinking...no.

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Does Chris Regret Moving to Tokyo One Year Later

Sun, 02 Jun 2024 21:00:55 GMT

Have you ever been given a thousand of the Queen's yen in the street? Get in touch - AbroadInJapanPodcast@Gmail.com !

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The Kindness of Strangers in Kyoto

Wed, 29 May 2024 21:55:50 GMT

Where was free umbrella chap when our dear Prime Minister needed him?

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your wonderful chitter chat!

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The Criminal Groups Taking Over from the Yakuza

Sun, 26 May 2024 21:00:46 GMT

Freelance criminals - at your service!

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your messages...

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Japan’s Worst Ryokan Explained

Wed, 22 May 2024 21:00:19 GMT

What's a couple of mattresses between friends?

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com - get up on it with your emails!

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A Worrying Discovery on a Japanese Train

Mon, 20 May 2024 10:07:50 GMT

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Why Chris Feels Guilty After Encounter with Viewers!

Wed, 15 May 2024 21:00:18 GMT

Chris Broad: half business, half pleasure - but entirely podcast.

If you'd like to say hello - please do! AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com!

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Tokyo Restaurants Charging Foreign Tourists Extra?

Sun, 12 May 2024 21:45:20 GMT

Pete's back with Chris and one of them has gone Eurovision CRAZY.

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your messages!

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The Worst Foreigner in Japan (Feat. Premiertwo)

Wed, 08 May 2024 21:00:00 GMT

People are enjoying the forest... chop it down!

More Petes coming your way this Sunday on the Abroad In Japan Podcast... join us then!

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Our Favourite Movies & TV Shows Set in Japan! (Feat. Ali Plumb!)

Sun, 05 May 2024 21:00:00 GMT

Super-special guest Ali Plumb kindly returns to the show for another swing at some of the best films to come from Japan.

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com - and on Wednesday A PETE RETURNS (Which one, we simply will not say)

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Walking the Historic Nakasendo Samurai Trail with special guest...Ali Plumb!

Wed, 01 May 2024 21:00:34 GMT

The terrifically clean-pawed Ali Plumb joins Chris for the next two shows - come along for the ride!

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The Worst Gift to Receive from a Japanese Stranger

Sun, 28 Apr 2024 21:00:05 GMT

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My Worst Doctor Experience in Japan

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 21:00:00 GMT

"I didn't say it like Louis Theroux, Chris!"

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Japan's sushi culture is in crisis!

Sun, 21 Apr 2024 21:42:50 GMT

And yet nobody cares about our lick-the-conveyor belt culture. For shame!

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Chris & Connor Survived 1,200km Cycling & Raised $1Million for Charity!

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 21:54:37 GMT

And Chris attacked a small boy with a water gun. FOR SHAME

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Mt. Fuji Theme Park Ride SHUT DOWN!

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 21:00:20 GMT

0 to 180 kmph in 1.5 seconds? Yeah, spines don't like that.

Apologies for Chris's slightly wonky mic - all will be repaired, re-fixed and reconditioned in the next show!

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Angry Tourist RUINS Train Ceremony!

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 15:39:10 GMT

Thankfully for Chris, One Piece is not on the Japanese curriculum.

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Chris & Connor and their CRAZY One Thousand Mile Cycle Across Japan!

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 22:00:56 GMT

How Godzilla & Miyazaki Beat Hollywood!

Sun, 24 Mar 2024 22:00:06 GMT

Chris yearns for the desert...and Pete wants to know where his Seetharaman Narayanan went to!

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Why Kyoto Has Banned Tourists from Geisha District!

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 21:24:29 GMT

Won't somebody think of the Geisha?!

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How a Japanese Principal Lost Everything...

Sun, 17 Mar 2024 21:52:00 GMT

We've totally done this, loads of times. You'll never take us alive copper *throws Candarel at policeman*

Pete and Chris will return this Wednesday night - so do get your messages in over at abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com!

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Tokyo’s Ramen Restaurants Lose their Michelin Stars

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 22:02:25 GMT

"Slurp!" - the sound of Michelin, slurping up their stars.

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Travelling Japan for 14 Days on $1,000 is Possible!

Sun, 10 Mar 2024 21:58:02 GMT

You heard it here first, and it entails almost no shoplifting!

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An Awkward Experience with a Japanese Doctor

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 22:00:38 GMT

If someone grabs your arm and states they're 'putting the bones back' - go for their eyes and run like heck.

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What NOT to do in a Japanese Hot Spring

Sun, 03 Mar 2024 22:04:53 GMT

Pee. I can't believe we have to say it again.

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Japanese Mafia Boss Attempts to Sell Nuclear Materials...

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 22:00:00 GMT

Literally the LAST thing we want to see.

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Why Chris Hates February...

Sun, 25 Feb 2024 21:55:12 GMT

No heavy petting, bombing and so on! We'll be back on Wednesday for more Abroad In Japannin'!

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Why Rural Japan Doesn’t Want Foreign Residents

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 22:35:56 GMT

Towns and villages in the rural Japan are an attractive option for foreign immigrants. But is life in the countryside all it's cracked up to be?

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Japan’s Most Wanted Criminal Caught After 50 years

Mon, 19 Feb 2024 14:22:07 GMT

Japan’s most wanted criminal, Satoshi Kirishima, has been caught after 50 years on the run. It's movie material and then some!

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Ukraine-born Miss Japan relinquishes crown following affair...

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 22:00:06 GMT

Welcome to Japan, where's it's quite simply always the 1950s.

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Preserving Mount Fuji: Japan will apply tolls and number caps!

Sun, 11 Feb 2024 22:00:20 GMT

Maybe you could disguise yourself as a shrub or something, and pootle on up there...

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Foreigners Working in Japan Hits All-Time Record

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 22:00:42 GMT

Grab your cups of ridiculously expensive coffee - it's the Abroad In Japan podcast, mates!

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Ukrainian-Born Model Wins Miss Japan Re-igniting Identity Debate

Sun, 04 Feb 2024 22:00:02 GMT

Pete and Chris will be returning to their very own Outlander bar (the podcast) to buy you all hooch (read out your messages) very soon indeed!

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Tokyo Government to release official dating app!

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 22:00:10 GMT

Sexy stuff indeed...

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for your emails - and we'll see you on Sunday for more of this...

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Survey says majority of Japanese 'do not feel friendly' toward China

Sun, 28 Jan 2024 22:00:00 GMT

Hullo me old China - Pete and Chris are here for more Abroad In Japan hi-jinx!

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U.S. records confirm 12 U.S. soldiers died from Hiroshima A-bomb

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 22:00:15 GMT

And we'll be back on Sunday for more Abroad In Japan fun!

Speak soon, ta ta! AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com...

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Japanese Travellers Stressed Sitting Alongside Strangers on Planes

Mon, 22 Jan 2024 06:49:47 GMT

Professional climbers Pete and Chris return to your ears for another AIJ MEGASHOW!

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Nuisance Foreign Streamer Fined ¥200,000 & Kicked Out of Japan

Wed, 17 Jan 2024 21:18:09 GMT

We're sure that little idiot will return, one day. Yeesh!

Pete and Chris will return this Sunday and in the meantime do get in touch... abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com

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How to get rich in Japan!

Sun, 14 Jan 2024 22:00:38 GMT

The Abroad In Japan show is a work of fiction. They're toasty warm, really!

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The Japanese Compliment That Sounds Like an Insult!

Wed, 10 Jan 2024 22:00:01 GMT

Pete's burned off his fingerprints to evade capture by the feds, and Chris is going all out for 2024!

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Earthquake On The West Coast of Honshu

Mon, 08 Jan 2024 12:14:04 GMT

A 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck the Japan Sea coast on Monday, flattening towns on the remote Noto peninsula.

If you'd like to donate to the Japanese Red Cross society you can do so here: https://www.jrc.or.jp/english/donate/

We'll be back on Thursday, but if you'd like to get in touch - abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com...

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Nearly Half of Young Japanese Men Have Never Had a Girlfriend

Wed, 03 Jan 2024 22:00:27 GMT

Sexy stuff indeed. And by sexy, we mean not very sexy stuff at all.

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for your messages, lads and lasses!

(This episode was recorded before the Japan NYD earthquake.)

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The Worst Thing You Can Do On a Tokyo Train

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 09:56:50 GMT

Chris is back in his unlovable hotel room, and Pete's car importing nightmare is drawing to a close, you'll be pleased to learn...

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(This show was recorded before the 2024 Sea of Japan earthquake.)

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Something Strange and Unexplained is Happening in Hokkaido!

Tue, 26 Dec 2023 22:09:31 GMT

Well Chris has been there, for one!

Hope you had a smashing festive break if indeed you observed one - Pete and Chris will be back shortly for more AIJ pod action!

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How Pete Got Robbed in London ft American Pete!

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 17:49:08 GMT

We'll be back on our usual schedule very soon, once Chris manages to defrost - in the meantime here's a show recorded on the road with none other than American 'crime magnet' Pete!

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The Hardest Thing about Moving to Japan? Feat. Sharla

Sun, 10 Dec 2023 21:25:52 GMT

With Chris' journey across Japan putting pay to our Wednesday pod release this week - we thought we'd make it up to you by bringing you Sharla for our Sunday show. Enjoy!

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On the road in a tiny car, with Natsuki and Ryotaro!

Sun, 03 Dec 2023 21:42:01 GMT

21 days. A 2,000km Journey Across Japan - and Ryotaro has joined the crew!

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com - have you ever seen a bigger bargain than Chris' cheap, tiny car?

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The Most Awkward Conversation with a Stranger on a Japanese Train

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 22:00:05 GMT

Oh dear. Oh dear, oh dear.

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Hilton Hotels Vs. Japan: How Offensive was Their Removed Commercial?

Sun, 26 Nov 2023 22:00:33 GMT

Do you prefer a personal touch when it comes to hotels? AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com to get in touch!

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Why Japanese Hospitality is Insanely Great

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 22:00:00 GMT

We would probably have slipped over and chucked the luggage under a train or something.

We'll be back Sunday evening at 10pm UK time for more AIJ fun - but if you'd like to say hello, abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com!

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Abroad in Japan’s Biggest Ever Project Kicks off in December!

Sun, 19 Nov 2023 22:00:52 GMT

Fear for Christopher. Fear for him!

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com to distract him from his intense planning and cartography.

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How $250,000 of Japanese Kit Kats Got Stolen in America

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 22:00:13 GMT

If you like Kit Kats so much, why don't you STEAL A MASSIVE LORRY FULL

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com to say hello...

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Why Teaching English in Japan Just Got Harder...

Sun, 12 Nov 2023 22:00:00 GMT

No puking at your desk, under pain of termination!

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your messages, and we'll see you Wednesday evening for more of this!

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Japan’s Electric Car Boom!

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 22:00:49 GMT

Petey and Chrissy will return in a few days time sucking up all that delicious podcast electricity from the podcast electric terminals, or something.

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Is Japan using Using AI actors to avoid Scandal?

Sun, 05 Nov 2023 22:00:50 GMT

Our (very fallible human) boys will return on Wednesday night UK time for more tales from the East!

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Is THIS Japan's Ugliest Place?

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 22:00:42 GMT

How proper blimmin' rude!

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The Foreign Youtuber Riding Japan’s Trains Without Paying

Sun, 29 Oct 2023 22:00:22 GMT

Who needs a JR pass when you're a massive d*ckhead?!

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Japan Strips Powerful Unification Church of Religious Status

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 21:00:52 GMT

No more el tax breako for el churcho, turns out!

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your messages - do get involved!

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Why Tokyo’s Public Baths Are Disappearing Fast: 50% Lost!

Sun, 22 Oct 2023 21:00:04 GMT

And does a VPN work to save you cash? Let us know if it's helped you!

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your stories and questions - get involved!

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Sushi Restaurant Prankster Gets 5 Year Sentence for Licking Soy Sauce!

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 21:00:41 GMT

It better have been worth it. Like proper, fancy soy sauce.

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The WORST Time to Visit Shibuya (Tokyo) Explained!

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 06:35:46 GMT

...When Pete's there, and he's been drinking red eyes ALL NIGHT.

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Why this Japanese Bar BANNED Foreigners, Illegally!

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 21:00:00 GMT

If I had my way, they wouldn't let me in either. Or something.

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com to say hello...

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The Dark Side of Japan’s Entertainment Industry Exposed

Sun, 08 Oct 2023 21:00:29 GMT

With over 478 victims coming forward, the late Johnny Kitagawa's talent agency's decision to continue has been branded ill-advised at best, and a joke at worst.

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your messages, and thanks for listening.

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Toxic Foreign Streamer Finally Arrested in Japan after 6 Months

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 21:38:24 GMT

He'll be doing his silly shouting...IN DA CLINK (possibly)

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com to say hello... so please do!

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The best airline for your Japan trip, revealed!

Sun, 01 Oct 2023 21:00:22 GMT

Pete and Chris are here, covered head to toe in Famichiki drip, doing the Abroad In Japan thing...

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Is Japanese TV really that bad?

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 21:00:11 GMT

Still ridiculously jet-lagged, Pete joins the soon-to-be-ridiculously jet-lagged Chris Broad for more Japan chat!

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The Weirdest Hotels In Japan: revealed!

Sun, 24 Sep 2023 21:00:56 GMT

Pete saddles Sarah with literally the WORST hotel staff in the known universe for a non-Japanese speaker: DINOSAURS!

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com to say hullo!

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Why Pro Wrestling in Japan is the best in the world!

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 21:00:01 GMT

Pete has returned from his first Japan jaunt in over three years - warning: he's quite manic.

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com to say hello, and please do!

Love you lots, Pete and Chris.

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The Hokkaido Police Officer Who Left His Gun in a Convenience Store

Sun, 17 Sep 2023 21:00:27 GMT

Pick up some delicious chicken, a usb lead or two, and a revolver at your local convenience!

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Does Chris Want To Leave Japan At Last?

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 21:00:36 GMT

Climb aboard the baseball train, team awesome! AbroadInJapanpodcast@gmail.com for all your ticketing needs.

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The Osaka Locals Who Spent $500 Treating Foreign Tourists

Sun, 10 Sep 2023 21:00:44 GMT

Just make sure you finish your onigiri first, so that the bugs don't get it. AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your messages of support and drawings of us being thrown into fiery pits!

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China Bans Japanese Seafood As Fukushima Releases Water

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 21:00:05 GMT

Pete and Chris will return, filled to the gills with radioactive content shortly - in the meantime abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com - send in your messages or links you'd like us to look at!

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Hunting for Pokemon in Japan - is it actually fun?

Sun, 03 Sep 2023 21:00:43 GMT

Lids, and the people who hunt them down!

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Is the world’s most deadly fish worth eating?

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 21:00:03 GMT

Fugu - it's what's for dinner!

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The Japanese City Pressuring Pregnant Women

Sun, 27 Aug 2023 21:00:30 GMT

It's a man's world. That's why it's frequently unfettered sh*te.

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Why I AVOID Eating 7-Eleven Onigiri Rice Balls

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 21:00:12 GMT

Extra value crunch! Pete and Chris are reunited in Stak studios and drink some exceedingly expensive Starbucks.

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Why Travelling Japan without Cash is about to Get More Complicated

Sun, 20 Aug 2023 21:00:34 GMT

Head on over to https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgL1f1txLPqr2XpQlKlKmEg to peek at this lad in full-motion-video!

On Wednesday, Pete and Chris will be reunited, broadcasting from the SAME ROOM! Will Pete manage to order a couple of Starbucks coffees correctly? No, no he will not.

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Why Not to Leave Food Uneaten in a Japanese Ramen Shop

Wed, 16 Aug 2023 21:00:37 GMT

Waste not, want not! Pete and Chris will return on Sunday for another slice of Japan, but in the meantime you can head over here to watch this stuff in video form, baby! https://www.youtube.com/@AbroadInJapanPodcast

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Tourist Tarnishes 1,000 Year Japanese Temple with Tacky Cat Drawing

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 21:34:03 GMT

What's wrong with some good old-fashioned doodlin'?

As you may of heard, we can now be perused visually at your convinience over here - https://www.youtube.com/@AbroadInJapanPod (Video version drops just under 24 hours after this one!)

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'Barbenheimer' Backlash in Nuclear-Scarred Japan as Warner Bros Apologises

Wed, 09 Aug 2023 21:33:01 GMT

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How to Get the Yakuza's Business Cards while Travelling Japan

Sun, 06 Aug 2023 21:00:39 GMT

Head on over to www.youtube.com/ to check out the podcast in video form!

And would you wear a personal air conditioned jacket? AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com to let us know!

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Did Chris & Natsuki Survive the 3,776m Climb up Mount Fuji?

Wed, 02 Aug 2023 21:00:10 GMT

Oxygen and ciggies. It's what this proud nation was built upon.

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com to say hello, and stay tuned for a BEEEEG announcement on Sunday!

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Chris and Natsuki Have Set Off to Climb Mount Fuji! (3776m)

Sun, 30 Jul 2023 21:00:12 GMT

Hide his ciggys. It's the only way Natsuki's going to make it up there!

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com to say hello please!

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Why Oppenheimer Isn't Being Released in Japan (Yet)

Wed, 26 Jul 2023 21:00:41 GMT

Chris 'Barbie' Broad and Donaldson 'Oppo' Petester will be back on Sunday for more AIJ FUN!

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com to say hello - and keep listening for some BIG news on the way shortly...

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Teenage Tourist Carves name into 1,200 year-old temple in Japan

Sun, 23 Jul 2023 21:00:17 GMT

Come on, it's hardly a 1,300 year-old temple in Japan. Now those things are PRECIOUS.

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The Bizarre Region in Japan Where Dolphins, Squids & Monkeys Attack Humans!

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 21:00:05 GMT

The Abroad In Japan Breastfeeding SPECTACULAR!

AbroadInJapanpodcast@gmail.com for all your messages of support for Chris' new direction...

Make sure you pre-order Chris's book - some great breastfeeding tips in there! https://linktr.ee/abroadinjapanbook

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How to Lose $4,600 in a Tokyo Bar: Scams in Japan!

Sun, 16 Jul 2023 21:00:13 GMT

They finally got someone bang to rights! Well done that sleepy, empty-walleted man!

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A Ghost in Japan: Are the Japanese Superstitious?

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 21:00:00 GMT

And the boys will return on Sunday, Chris's lumbar in pieces after a week of moving metal around!

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Okinawa's Seas Turned Blood Red...BUT WHY?

Sun, 09 Jul 2023 21:00:50 GMT

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your messages...but we'll be back on Wednesday night UK time for more fun and games and probably more than a little industrial ocean tampering.

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Japan to Release 1 Million Tons of Fukushima Radioactive Water into the Pacific

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 20:57:34 GMT

...for a laugh. Pete and Chris will be back in the former's car for more amazing stories from the other side of the world on Sunday night! Join us...

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What Are the Risks of Eating Sushi?

Sun, 02 Jul 2023 21:00:48 GMT

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Should you book your Japan trip using AI?

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 21:00:18 GMT

Have you ever tried to cool down in an adult store? AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com!

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Japan Raises Age of Sexual Consent from 13 to 16

Sun, 25 Jun 2023 21:00:38 GMT

Yeesh!

Apologies if Petey sounds a little robotic in this one - last show before mic quality goes back to normal!

In the meantime keep your messages coming in, abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com babes!

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10 Worst Inconveniences of Travelling in Japan as a Foreign Tourist!

Wed, 21 Jun 2023 21:00:00 GMT

If young Peter sounds a little robotic this week apologies! He had a little problem with his mic that Chris had to spend a good while cleaning up! Back to normal next week! Pray for PeteMic™

In the meantime, do keep your bits and bobs flowing in... abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com and robot Pete and Chris will return this sunday!

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Why NOT to work for a Japanese Company

Sun, 18 Jun 2023 21:00:10 GMT

A lot of forms to fill in. Loads!

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your messages!

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Why Japan's Biggest Sushi Chain is Suing Diner for $400,000

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 21:00:23 GMT

Don't lick stuff in public. Nothing good ever happens.

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your messages! Love you x

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Driving in Japan as a Tourist: Is it Genuinely Worth it?

Tue, 13 Jun 2023 06:53:09 GMT

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Why these Japanese Vending Machines Are About to Become Free of Charge

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 21:00:00 GMT

Just want that sweet, free sweetcorn soup, baby!

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your chitter-chat!

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Chris Has Found a New Studio in Tokyo at Last

Sun, 04 Jun 2023 21:01:52 GMT

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com if you'd like to say hullo, as always!

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Why NOT to Drink the Water at a Japanese Shrine

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 21:58:39 GMT

Slightly later than advertised - here's this Wednesday's Abroad In Japan shooooow!

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com if you'd like to say hello, team awesome!

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When Dining in a Japanese Michelin Star Restaurant Goes Horribly Wrong

Tue, 30 May 2023 08:30:15 GMT

Yum yum, in my TUM!

AbroadInJapanPodcast@Gmail.com for all your comments and questions!

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Japan's Most Dishonest Product Fined $40,000 for Weight Loss Lies

Wed, 24 May 2023 21:00:52 GMT

Ship with soup! Pete and Chris will return on your friend and mine, SUNDAY.

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com to say hello, babes!

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The Japanese Restaurant that Buys KFC and Re-sells it on the Menu

Sun, 21 May 2023 21:00:42 GMT

A delicious, loss leading service from our plucky bar owner!

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for your messages!

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The Dangers of Walking through Kobe City at Night!

Wed, 17 May 2023 21:00:00 GMT

Thanks for listening, and don't go near dem bears please!

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your messages...

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The Hokkaido Worker Who Found ¥10 Million Cash in a Bag

Sun, 14 May 2023 21:00:44 GMT

And the laaaaads will return same time, 10pm UK time on Wednesday for more podcast fun! TELL EVERYONE YOU KNOW.

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Japan Cracks Down on Upskirting & Capturing Non-Consensual Photos

Wed, 10 May 2023 21:00:00 GMT

Welcome to another big ol' Abroad In Japan shindig. Don't worry about your shoes, keep 'em on!

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com to say hello, and please do!

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The Foreign Tourist Saved at a Japanese Shopping Mall

Sun, 07 May 2023 21:00:21 GMT

And the boys (with marginally better audio quality) will return same bat channel, 10pm on Wednesday UK time!

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com to say hullo, squires

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Chris Has Moved to Tokyo At Last!

Wed, 03 May 2023 21:00:04 GMT

Apologies for the slight funkiness on Chris's voice on the shows this week - we'll return to normal service next time out. Pete's blaming the house movers for touching his nobs...

Abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com - do say hello!

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Tokyo's Worst Dish Explained

Sun, 30 Apr 2023 21:00:20 GMT

Tell us who's a real dish over at abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com - the hardest working gmail account in podcasting.

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Why Travelling Japan by Train Just Got Hugely Expensive (77% More!)

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 22:26:16 GMT

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A Crazy Romantic Encounter at a Japanese Train Station

Sun, 23 Apr 2023 21:00:19 GMT

Beautiful Aussie men... in your area!

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com to say hullo!

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Yet Another Assassination Attempt on Japan's Prime Minister

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 21:00:01 GMT

A proper spring of discontent. Pete and Chris will return same time Sunday night, UK time...10pm!

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How NOT to Rob a Japanese Convenience Store

Sun, 16 Apr 2023 21:00:13 GMT

And Chris will return with Petey pie same time, 10pm UK time Wednesday!

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Why Staff are Disappearing from Japanese Stores

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 22:35:32 GMT

Sponsored by Sony Vegas. BECAUSE PETE WILL NOT CHANGE.

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com to say hello - please do!

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Japan's Brand New Bear Meat Vending Machine

Sun, 09 Apr 2023 21:00:00 GMT

Well I hope they sell a soda or two, too! Would you honk down a bit of bear meat of an evening?

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Outrage at Tokyo's Annual Penis Festival

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 21:00:04 GMT

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Getting engaged in the Aokigahara forest!

Sun, 02 Apr 2023 21:00:24 GMT

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Does booze aid Japanese language confidence?

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 21:00:31 GMT

Annnd Chris will be back with ya boi Petey on Sunday! TAKE IT EASY!

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com to say hiya!

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Is Chris about to abandon his studio?

Sun, 26 Mar 2023 21:00:05 GMT

And we will return same time on Wednesday night with more harebrained schemes from Natsuki!

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your messages.

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Travelling round Japan in a camper van - is is possible?

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 22:00:35 GMT

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How do avoid dodgy sushi in Japan!

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 06:38:35 GMT

And Chris and Pete will return Wednesday for more fish-dodging fun...

Abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com...

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How to Receive Compliments from the Yakuza on an Osaka Train

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 08:33:09 GMT

Beeeeeeeeg guys Pete and Chris will return same time 10pm on Sunday (UK time) for more of THIS STUFF!

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com to say 'hiya!'

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Why Chris Fears for the Future of Humanity

Sun, 12 Mar 2023 22:00:00 GMT

And the chaps will be back same time on wednesday baby!

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Japan's Angriest Convenience Store Revealed

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 22:06:14 GMT

Kore kudasai, baby!

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your chat. See you Sunday!

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Why NOT to Buy a Kyoto Townhouse | Feat. Sharla in Japan

Sun, 05 Mar 2023 21:25:58 GMT

Like buses, you wait around for an abroad in Japan podcast, then two come at once!

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your messages...

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Why Chris is FINALLY Moving to Tokyo | Feat. Sharla in Japan

Fri, 03 Mar 2023 09:49:55 GMT

A couple of days late, but in no way a buck short - Chris and Sharla will return later in the week for more AIJ fun!

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When Staying in a Tokyo Hostel Goes Wrong

Sun, 26 Feb 2023 22:00:19 GMT

Very, very wrong. We'll be back next week for more AIJ fun - join us, won't you?

Oh yes, and do drop us an email on abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com!

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How NOT to Introduce Yourself in Japanese

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 23:09:53 GMT

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Why NOT to go to a Japanese Hospital

Sun, 19 Feb 2023 22:00:26 GMT

A tall man can't deal with an average sized man's salty liquid. Always said that.

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your messages!

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How Chris Proposed to Sharla on a Rural British Beach!

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 22:00:12 GMT

Should have done the dropping the ring thing.

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Why Japan's Biggest Sushi Restaurants Are Stopping the Conveyor Belts

Sun, 12 Feb 2023 22:00:39 GMT

There should be a crumpet conveyor belt restaurant. Then we'd be cooking.

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com to chuck over ya chat!

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Should You Skip Visiting Kyoto?

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 22:53:35 GMT

Pete and Chris will return this super soaraway Sunday for more abroad in japan! woohoo!

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Japan's Most Misleading Drink Fined ¥19 MILLION

Sun, 05 Feb 2023 22:00:04 GMT

100% Awesome podcast! 2% guaranteed!

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Why this Japanese Convenience Store is Making Food 40% Bigger!

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 22:00:00 GMT

OH MY GOD WE'RE BOTH SO JET LAGGED

Pete and Chris will return this Sunday at 10pm London time, baby. AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all yer chat!

THE BEAST IN THE EASTINESS THE BEAST IN THE EASTINESS

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Why Tokyo Apartments Without Baths & Showers Are Gaining Popularity | Feat. Sharla

Sun, 29 Jan 2023 03:13:26 GMT

ooooh you filthbags! The AIJ pod will return later in the week but for now - abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com for all your messages!

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The Japanese Food Losing Popularity Fast

Wed, 25 Jan 2023 22:00:17 GMT

If they come for my katsuobushi, I'm gonna be fuming over here.

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com, get in touch chief why not

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Gwen Stefani Faces Backlash After Declaring ‘I’m Japanese’

Sun, 22 Jan 2023 22:00:39 GMT

We've all had a lovely waffle from Harajuku and said some mad stuff, haven't we?

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com to say hiya! x

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The Dark Side of Japan: Harassment on Trains Explained

Wed, 18 Jan 2023 22:00:31 GMT

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your messages, team awesome!

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The Foreign Tourist Who Drunkenly Broke into a Japanese Home

Sun, 15 Jan 2023 21:58:47 GMT

Let the rugby man sleep, dammit!

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your messages! x

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Japan's Worst Etiquette Mistake Explained

Wed, 11 Jan 2023 22:00:45 GMT

Bones - we've all gottem, baby!

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for you questions and comments. Remember - if you're 41 years old and look like trash 100% of the time like Pete, it's your social responsibilty to get yourself some PRIME, baby!

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

Sun, 08 Jan 2023 22:00:23 GMT

If can't stand the heat...just turn down the thermostat!

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your messages!

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Japan's Ultimate 4,000 Mile Marriage Proposal Explained

Wed, 04 Jan 2023 22:00:56 GMT

More GPS fun next week - GREAT PETER SEXINESS we mean. Chris will also attend.

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com to say hello!

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

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 22:00:56 GMT

Meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com meow meow meow

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Why Abroad In Japan Received Hate This Christmas!

Wed, 28 Dec 2022 22:00:00 GMT

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com if you'd like to give Chris both barrels!

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Why Chris avoids Christmas in Japan!

Sun, 25 Dec 2022 22:00:28 GMT

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!

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com if you'd like to say hi!

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35 Percent Of Japan Never Wants To Travel Overseas Again!

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 20:46:32 GMT

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

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Why Chris has left Japan!

Mon, 19 Dec 2022 13:46:38 GMT

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 Natsuki being sick in a hat!

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your demands and questions!

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

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 21:23:04 GMT

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 Pete and Chris to explain what happened.

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com if you'd like to say hello!

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12 Things Chris Hates about Japan

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 22:00:44 GMT

With music from Save Ferris.

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for your messages and letters to AIJ santa!

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Wild Boar Terrorises Rural Japanese Town

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 22:00:29 GMT

Pow pow! It's boar for dinner, kids!

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your messages, and we'll see you on Wednesday for more AIJ!

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Japanese Fans Generously Tidy Up World Cup

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 22:00:05 GMT

HUB: where everybody knows your name. And Richarlison!

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com to say hello, so do so! And do drop us a review wherever you get your podcasts!

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Coolish: the results are in!

Sun, 27 Nov 2022 22:00:46 GMT

It's the perfect thing for those arm November nights!

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your messages of Lotte support!

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Shisha in Japan - is it ever a good idea?

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 22:00:08 GMT

Pete and Chris will be back Sunday night with more hand to air firework action, join us then!

In the meantime, abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com for all your messages!

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

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 08:38:56 GMT

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 show returns. POW!

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Japan's most overated burger restaurant!

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 22:00:34 GMT

Hi there! Are you enjoying the podcast? Super. We'll be back this Sunday for more fun!

AbroadInJapanPodcast@Gmail.com for all your messages! x

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When Dating a Stranger in Kyoto Goes Horribly Wrong

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 12:18:40 GMT

Charming men, doing charming things.

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your messages - and we'll be back this wednesday for more!

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What NOT to Say When Leaving a Japanese Restaurant

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 22:00:00 GMT

"I hated all of this food and will soon be sick"

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your letters of objection pls, see you on Sunday! X

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This is Japan's Worst Ever Tinder Date

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 22:00:51 GMT

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 lot! Love you lots, Pete x

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When Eating Ramen Goes Horribly Wrong

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 22:00:05 GMT

Chris is fresh from his Halloween spooktacular, and Pete's just mainly been eating sweets.

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com baby!

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Why Chris Joined the Tokyo Yamanote Line Marathon This Week!

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 22:00:59 GMT

And Pete and Mr Chris will be back right here on Wednesday evening doing what they do...third best!

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Why People Want to Get Married So Soon in Japan

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 21:00:00 GMT

Goes together like a horse and carriage!

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com to let us know about your trips to Japan now it's finally open! DISH DISH DISH

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

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 21:00:26 GMT

A divorce? HEH HEH HEH https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDXrP9HET2A

Abroad In Japan (the podcast) will return this Wednesday - join us, won't you?

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Japan's Oldest Toilet Accidentally Damaged in Car Crash!

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 21:00:00 GMT

Crash bang wallop, what a khazi!

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com to say hello, we'll be back on Sunday!

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Why Japan Has the Highest Life Expectancy in the World!

Sun, 16 Oct 2022 21:00:08 GMT

Pete and Chris will return on Wednesday for more of this silly nonsense!

abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com if you'd like to say hello!

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The Japanese Convenience Store Made of Ice

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 21:00:21 GMT

Back once again in their respective vocal booths, Pete and Chris stay frosty!

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Did Chris Get Pranked in Tokyo This Week?

Sun, 09 Oct 2022 21:00:19 GMT

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 amazing news that Japan is finally open to travellers - though we'll save the fireworks until later in the week...

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com is the email address. Tell your friends about the show and give us a review wherever you get your pods! WE LOVE YOU!

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Kobe's Fake Kobe Beef Problem

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 21:00:02 GMT

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com is the email address. Tell your friends about the show and give us a review wherever you get your pods! WE LOVE YOU!

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

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 21:00:20 GMT

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com please thankyou thanks! Love you lots, text us when you get home.

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

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 21:00:13 GMT

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 drunk at a Mets game and ate his weight in frozen custard, that shouldn't count against him frankly.

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your drawings, diagrams and sketches!

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Why Chris Has Japan's WORST Business Card Etiquette

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 21:00:14 GMT

He just tears them up in front of the person and scowls loads.

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com to say hello - where are you looking forward to getting back to as Japan opens up again?

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The Japanese Dish I Regret Trying The Most

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 21:00:34 GMT

Brains. He ate loads of massive salty brains. Gross!

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your lovely messages!

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Japan's Worst Ever Fish Dish Explained

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 21:00:48 GMT

Seriously, this is rough!

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com to say hello - so why don't you?

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Why Japan STILL Uses Floppy Discs in the 21st Century

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 18:12:07 GMT

DON'T COPY THAT FLOPPY!

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your messages. Gerrem in!

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The Japanese Hotel with Beer on Tap in Every Room!

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 21:00:51 GMT

Chris is drinking beer in his hotel room, Pete's making fly soup in his SULO bin,

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com to say hello!

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Japan FINALLY Allows in 50,000 Foreign Tourists

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 21:00:22 GMT

Chris returns from his cycling festival across Hokkaido!

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com if you'd like to say hello!

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

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 07:41:24 GMT

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.

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your messages, and thanks to all who donated to the charity, https://primaryimmune.org/!

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

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 07:40:47 GMT

And Chris and Conner, several pounds lighter will return same time on Sunday!

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com baby for all your messages of support!

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Japan Rail Refuses to Sell Pass to Gay Couples

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 21:00:04 GMT

In a situation that should surprise nobody, Japan's sticking to their shitty rules again.

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your chat!

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

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 21:00:29 GMT

Pete is currently preparing his favourite drinking flagon. You get the hero you deserve, clearly!

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all that good stuff, baby!

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B005RYLV3Y - that book Pete was gassing on about

https://twitter.com/ShashingoGame - that game Pete was gassing on about some weeks ago

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

Sun, 21 Aug 2022 21:00:41 GMT

You just know one of those dafties are going to pop a wheelie and proper brain themselves.

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com to say hello, won'tcha?

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Why the Yakuza Are Disappearing in Tokyo

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 21:00:09 GMT

Boring, doing organised crime all the time, isn't it?

Not for me, I like it.

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for your messages of love and hate!

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Why Chris Loves Sleeping on Japanese Futons!

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 21:00:57 GMT

Loves a futon, this lad.

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com to say hello on the ol' fax mahine!

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Japan's Most Ridiculous Scam Involves Loads Of Crabs

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 21:00:54 GMT

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.com to say hello to your lads.

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Chris Hits the 10 Year Anniversary of Living in Japan

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 21:00:42 GMT

Covid: running rumpant in the Tokyo area.

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your messages of goodwill and workout tips for the boys!

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Monkey on the Loose in Japan Injures 60 People

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 21:00:09 GMT

Monkeys, kicking off!

Proper kicking off. Nothing better.

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for your emails, messages and drawings! BANG!

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The Japanese Soldier Who Continued Fighting WWII Until 1974

Sun, 31 Jul 2022 21:00:11 GMT

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 we beat them, love it!

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your messages! Have a cracking week, legends x

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

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 21:00:37 GMT

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 abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com baby!

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Chris Has His Love Life Finally Exposed!

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 21:00:37 GMT

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 that award-winning smile! Thanks for asking.

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Japan Shocked at Assassination of Former Prime Minister Abe Shinzo

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 21:00:03 GMT

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 super soaraway Sun! (The podcast)

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

Sun, 17 Jul 2022 21:00:53 GMT

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

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your chitter-chat!

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

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 21:00:10 GMT

Recorded on the 5th of July, American Pete and Chris return for some podcast fun!

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your messages!

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

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 21:00:55 GMT

Someone should have just bashed a third 7/11 down in the car park. So wonderfully confusing!

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your messages!

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Why Chris Finally Decided to Get Fit in Japan

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 21:00:07 GMT

You should Send-ai that protein shake over to these two lads, gassing about Japan and lifting plates.

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your messages!

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How difficult is Europe to Japan travel right now?

Sun, 03 Jul 2022 21:00:29 GMT

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com to tell us about your bee-based problems!

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Would you accept a surfboard from a Japanese old man?

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 21:00:23 GMT

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com to say hello to the lads lads lads!

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How do Japanese companies dispose of washing machines?

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 21:00:55 GMT

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your messages! Say hullo, won't you?

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Abroad in Japan: The Art Of The Deal!

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 21:00:23 GMT

Pete and Chris will return this Sunday for more big opinions from a reflective room!

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The One Japanese Dish We'd Eat Forever

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 21:00:57 GMT

An infinity-length Long Man candy. How about that?

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Why Chris Became Abroad in a British Prison This Week

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 21:00:53 GMT

Tax evasion. The man just loves tax evasion. He's doing a ten stretch in porridgetown.

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your messages!

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

Sun, 12 Jun 2022 21:00:12 GMT

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your questions, babeh!

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

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 21:46:23 GMT

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 FUN SHOW,' but are forced due to contractual reasons to call 'The Abroad In Japan Podcast.'

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Running around an onsen in the buff!

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 21:00:25 GMT

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 In Japan Podcast cartoon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yyD-fcwLy-I

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When is a knife, not a knife?

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 21:00:43 GMT

Pete and Chris will be back, in the flesh this Sunday! JOIN THEM.

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your questions and stories!

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The prodigal son returns: Broady in Blighty!

Mon, 30 May 2022 09:45:36 GMT

And Pete and Chris will be back on their mp3-adventures Wednesday evening... join us!

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How Safe is Japan for Solo Travelers?

Wed, 25 May 2022 21:00:27 GMT

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 tickets back to Japan? Let us know - abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com, lovers!

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

Sun, 22 May 2022 21:01:01 GMT

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com to suggest what Pete and Chris should do in ol' Blighty!

They'll be back on Wednesday for more of this abject daftness!

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What NOT to do in a Japanese Hotel Room

Wed, 18 May 2022 21:00:29 GMT

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your messages, gerrem in!

And for those of you down at the Podcast show next week - Pete and Chris will be having a chat on stage on Wednesday 25th, so we'll see you there!

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

Sun, 15 May 2022 21:00:00 GMT

Just give her some damn croquettes!

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your messages of support to our brave plane boy, Chris Broad.

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The Tokyo Cafe Designed to Stop Customers Procrastinating!

Wed, 11 May 2022 21:00:30 GMT

You're not allowed out until you've finished your novel!

abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com for all your lovely messages!

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

Mon, 09 May 2022 08:41:25 GMT

Farewell, my sweet. Pete and Chris will return this Wednesday for more fun and games!

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

Wed, 04 May 2022 21:00:20 GMT

Aaaaand Pete and Chris will return on Sunday, where we'll do it all over again!

abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com if you'd like to say hello!

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The Ultimate Way to Propose in Japan

Sun, 01 May 2022 20:54:31 GMT

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 abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com! Boom!

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How Japan's Electric Chopsticks Make Food Healthy

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 21:00:21 GMT

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.com

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Why Women Aren't Allowed in Japanese Adult Stores

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 21:00:00 GMT

Pete and Chris will be back for more top-floor fun on Wednesday evening so join them then!

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

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 21:00:36 GMT

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com 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 Sunday, babes!

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

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 21:00:00 GMT

The things Chris did in that video. For. Shame. (Go check it out!)

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your questions, and Chris will be back with a Pete, any Pete shortly!

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Be Careful Which Bars You Go Inside in Osaka

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 21:00:49 GMT

Be careful which bars you go in *anywhere* we say!

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your comments and advice and drawings of cats!

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The Japanese Store Where You Can Pay with Just Your Face

Sun, 10 Apr 2022 21:00:00 GMT

Pete and Chris are back with their faces, talking out of them at times, all for your delectation.

abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com, hunks!

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

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 08:11:03 GMT

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 has the best food?

abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com for all your messages!

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12 Must See Places in Japan | Feat. Ryotaro!

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 21:00:09 GMT

We're back with Ryotaro! He gives us 12 must-see places in Japan, so listen on to find out more!

abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com for all your messages!

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

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 16:00:34 GMT

YouTuber and debut pod guest Ryotaro joins us for the first of two episodes. Today, he talks us through his amazing life!

abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com for all your messages!

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

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 07:00:51 GMT

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.

abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com for all your messages, and Chris will be back with a full-fat episode on Wednesday!

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End of an Era as Iconic Japanese Virtual Youtuber Says Goodbye

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 22:00:43 GMT

The very non-virtual Pete and Chris will return on the 27th for more fun and games (and podcasts)

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com if you'd like to say 'ello!

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

Sun, 20 Mar 2022 22:00:24 GMT

Fishy business with Petey Pie and Crafty Chris!

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your odds and sods, baby!

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How Chris REALLY Felt Interviewing Ken Watanabe

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 22:00:40 GMT

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@gmail.com for all your messages!

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Why Pete REALLY Failed His Interview to Teach in Japan

Sun, 13 Mar 2022 22:00:29 GMT

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 emails older than two years ago. As if those years have been that good..

abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com for all your silly chat! BOOM!

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Tokyo's Grumpiest Japanese Man is in Asakusa Selling Bread

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 22:00:28 GMT

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 and daft stories in to abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com!

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Don't Hug People in Japan | Awkward Etiquette Explained

Sun, 06 Mar 2022 22:00:58 GMT

...but if you do, just a quick one will suffice. Leave their ribs be!

abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com for all your clart - get your messages in!

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Why I Love Japanese Nightlife

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 22:00:33 GMT

Dancing. Sweaty people, dancing. Ooolong tea and Moscow Mules on tap.

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all that chat, baby!

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How a Failing Osaka Cafe Turned Around Their Business Overnight

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 22:00:33 GMT

Cats. The answer is always cats. Cats everywhere!

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com to get your questions and demands in!

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Why NOT to Drink Alcohol and Ride Bicycles in Japan

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 22:00:13 GMT

Pete and Chris will be back on Wednesday for more Japan-shaped hi-jinx!

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com to get your messages on the show!

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Why Valentines Day in Japan is Broken into 2 Days!

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 22:00:45 GMT

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 abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com to give us your messages!

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

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 22:30:40 GMT

Someone's been having it away with some prize strawberries, and Pete and Chris are on the case!

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your comments, questions and drawings!

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Seven Eleven Japan Unleashes Holographic ATMs!

Sun, 13 Feb 2022 22:27:42 GMT

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 missive to abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com!

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The Dark Side of Japan's Money Lending Culture

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 22:04:27 GMT

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 show - abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com!

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Why I Didn't Get Homesick Moving to Japan

Sun, 06 Feb 2022 22:02:02 GMT

Open up your hate, and let it flow into Chris and Pete! Get up, come on get down with the sickness!

Email abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com if you'd like your message read out on the show!

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American Travellers Explain Japan's Craziest Bar

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 22:08:18 GMT

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 abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com and we'll see you soon!

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Japan's WORST Ever Pick-Up Line Revealed

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 22:06:21 GMT

...its a doozy.

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all that lovely, gooey email goodness and we'll see you on Wednesday for more of this!

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Japanese Convenience Stores Mock McDonald's Potato Shortage

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 22:00:19 GMT

Spuds, spuds everywhere - so let's all have some fries!

abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com for all your messages. To get yours read out...get in touch!

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Japan's Deadliest Food is a Popular Dessert

Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:00:13 GMT

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 back on Sunday to do it all over again!

abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com for all your messages!

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

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 22:00:05 GMT

A man has to have his Pocari sweat, baby!

abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com to say hello, and Pete and Chris will be back on here very soon for more nonsense!

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

Sun, 16 Jan 2022 22:00:47 GMT

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.com for all your messages!

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Osaka Residents Receive 10,000 Yen Envelopes From Stranger

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 22:00:13 GMT

Free money Wednesday with Petey and Christo.

abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com - say hello, won't you?

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A Worrying Future as Japan Invents a Lickable TV Screen

Sun, 09 Jan 2022 22:00:00 GMT

Ookii oppais and lickable tv screens! It's a weird old show this Sunday!

abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com for all your messages, get involved...

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Why Quitting Your Job in Japan is a Nightmare

Wed, 05 Jan 2022 22:00:34 GMT

Pete and Chris return for more tales of weird palm readers, and job-quitting services!

abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com if you've been affected by aaaany of the stories features in this episode!

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The Sneaky Way to Beat Your New Year's Resolution

Sun, 02 Jan 2022 22:00:46 GMT

Chris (Sendai, tired) and Pete (Essex, pumped) start the year as they mean to go on - by chatting all things Japan, baby!

abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com for all that good stuff.

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

Wed, 29 Dec 2021 22:00:04 GMT

A copper steals a couple for a packet of ciggies, and the lads talk about the desperately sad wind phone.

abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com for all ya yappinz! Have a great new year celebration, even if you're just planning on staying in your house like Pete!

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

Sun, 26 Dec 2021 10:00:56 GMT

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!

abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com for all your messages of support and criticism!

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Japanese Scientists Develop Glowing Masks That Detect COVID!

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 22:00:58 GMT

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your chattanooga, baby!

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Seven Eleven Begins Delivering Food by Drone!

Sun, 19 Dec 2021 22:00:44 GMT

abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com to say hello, so do so!

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

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 20:54:20 GMT

Pete and Chris return for more fun, games and billionaire bashing!

abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com returns on Sunday, so look out for us!

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Japan’s Greatest AirBNB Host Lives in Osaka

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 22:00:00 GMT

...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 abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com

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Why Japanese People Are Getting Fatter

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 22:00:00 GMT

...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.

abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com to say hello, so please do!

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Tokyo’s Most Overrated Hotel

Sun, 05 Dec 2021 22:00:00 GMT

I mean any hotel sounds great when Jesus and Mary Chain is blasting...

abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com for all your messages!

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

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 22:00:00 GMT

Why didn't they just make a lovely tall mailbox?

abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com if you'd like to say

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Why Japan is Facing a Fried Chicken Shortage!

Sun, 28 Nov 2021 22:00:00 GMT

...and it's not because Chris is eating it!

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your messages. Say hello, won'tcha?

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

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 22:00:00 GMT

...or your money back!

AbroadInPodcast@gmail.com for all your messages and scribblings!

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

Sun, 21 Nov 2021 23:06:28 GMT

What would be inside an Abroad In Japan cake? Let us know...abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com!

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How Chris Became the Sapporo Poker Champion

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 22:00:00 GMT

...he's an incredibly gifted card counter. Casinos hate the man.

abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com if you'd like a man from Kent to read out your messages in a reproduction of a 1980s Japanese sweet store in an office building in Sendai!

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The Best Place to Spend Christmas in Japan

Sun, 14 Nov 2021 22:00:00 GMT

...in a chimney, after a terrible attempt to enchant your kids. Silly Daddy.

abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com to say hello, won'tcha?

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Why I'm Scared to Talk on Japanese Trains

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 22:00:00 GMT

Ferme la bouche, lads! Chris and Pete talk in hushed tones about what's new in Japan right now.

abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com for all your talk, too!

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Is Japan FINALLY Going to Re-open its Borders?

Sun, 07 Nov 2021 22:00:00 GMT

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 prevent said meeting.

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com to say hello, and please do so!

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Why Japan's Awkward Blind Date Parties Are So Popular

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 22:01:08 GMT

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

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com to say hello and get your dispatch on the pod!

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The truth about my wife's pants!

Sun, 31 Oct 2021 22:00:00 GMT

Pete and Chris tee off once more on the St Andrews - grade course that is the Abroad In Japan podcast.

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com to say how very wrong Pete is on the noble sport of gorofu. (Or is it a good aruku spoiled?)

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Is there anything you can't eat rice with?

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 21:00:00 GMT

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 tell just by listening, frankly. Off their blimmin' heads, they are.

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your sexy dispatches, we'll be back on Sunday to do it all over again

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Why Not to Fall Asleep on the Midnight Tokyo Train

Sun, 24 Oct 2021 21:00:00 GMT

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!

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Japan's Obscene Nazi Themed Host Club

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 21:00:00 GMT

Unspeakably tasteless host clubs and the very best Finish confectionary - it must be the Abroad In Japan podcast!

abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com for all your messages and rude daubings!

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Have We Ever Experienced a Volcanic Eruption in Japan?

Sun, 17 Oct 2021 21:00:00 GMT

Rumblings, deep within - and it's not Chris' stomach after a mountain of karaage - it's the AIJ mega-pod!

abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com if you'd like to say hello...

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Kyoto Ramen Shop Bans Youtubers FOREVER

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 21:00:00 GMT

"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 on abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com!

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

Sun, 10 Oct 2021 21:00:00 GMT

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 out Oscar's fantastic Hard-Off tribute to all things AIJ - https://soundcloud.com/oscastyle/sets/abroad-in-japan-podcast-tribute

And of course abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com for all your messages....

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Speaking Japanese with a heavy accent

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 21:00:00 GMT

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.

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com to get your questions in!

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The REAL Reason Japanese People Don't Sit Beside You

Sun, 03 Oct 2021 21:00:00 GMT

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 on this show - he'd probably be talking about his poor personal hygiene and blowoffs. He'll be back on Wednesday!

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

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 21:00:00 GMT

Pete (not that one) is back with Chrissy B for another chat about what it's like to traverse Japan with limited funds!

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

Sun, 26 Sep 2021 21:00:27 GMT

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 decade in Japan...

abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com if you'd like to say hello on the pod...

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Japan Says Goodbye to the Last Double Decker Shinkansen!

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 21:00:00 GMT

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, abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com!

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Chris' New Favourite Japanese Dish | Oyakodon

Sun, 19 Sep 2021 21:00:00 GMT

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 having a wild old time!

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Japan's UFO Sightings on the Rise

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 21:00:00 GMT

It's the podcast! And...oooh, you're quite welcome to it.

abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com to send Chris a wee message, or forever hold your peace!

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

Sun, 12 Sep 2021 21:00:00 GMT

Fish and StrongZero, together at last!

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Our Strangest Animal Encounters in Japan

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 09:40:18 GMT

AbroadInJapanpodcast@gmail.com if you've ever seen an ostrich in an onsen, or eleven penguins in a seven eleven!

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

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 21:00:00 GMT

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 tall tales in at abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com!

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How Tokyo's Robot Cafe is Changing Lives

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 21:00:00 GMT

More pepper, please!

abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com to chuck over your questions, comments and everything else that piques your interest!

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The Russian Man Who Swam to Japan to Start Over

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 21:00:00 GMT

And could swimming into Japan be our only option this year?

abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com to say hello! And we love it when you do!

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How a Japanese Firm Powers 170 Trucks with Ramen

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 21:00:00 GMT

Why don't they just cut out the middle man and put diesel in the ramen?

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Chris Has FINALLY Visited all of Japan's 47 Prefectures

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 21:00:00 GMT

But has he eaten ramen in every last one?

Thanks again for listening to the Abroad In Japan podcast - abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com for all your chitter-chat!

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Why Getting Medication in Japan is a Nightmare

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 21:00:00 GMT

Give us that sweeeeeet くすり!

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How We're Going to Make Natsuki Rich

Sun, 15 Aug 2021 21:00:00 GMT

Let's face it, he'll only spend it on ciggies.

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The Biggest Problem with Tokyo's Trains

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 21:00:52 GMT

Too many Natsuki's in them! Eating ham and drinking beer.

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

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 21:00:00 GMT

https://youtu.be/T04kFJe56WU - Gonna get a taxi, taxi!

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Why Not to Get Drunk while Flying Drones in Japan

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 21:00:00 GMT

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

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 21:00:00 GMT

All that 7-11 chicken, all to himself. Smashing!

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The New Abroad in Japan Studio Has a Massive Flaw

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 10:22:13 GMT

....Natsuki has a key.

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Why Abroad in Japan is Being Hated on by Amazon Viewers

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 21:00:00 GMT

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 nonsense - but for now, get your questions in at abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com!

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The Ultimate $1,000 Yakuza Tour Guide

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 21:00:00 GMT

Pete and Chris are back - and the latter is answering your questions....

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

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 21:08:09 GMT

Right, I've got a copy of Jet Set Willy on the Amstrad CPC. Who's gonna give me ten quid for it?

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Fukushima's Radioactive Wild Boars on the Loose

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 21:00:00 GMT

There's boars...loose...aboot this hoose!

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Why NOT to Outrun the Police at Shibuya Station

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 21:00:00 GMT

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 clue who's going to be winning at that point. So with that in mind, let's hope football is the winner!

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

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 21:00:00 GMT

Just be careful with the 'feed' button. Awful, awful stuff. Just get a pet rat or something instead!

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Why Japan's World Famous Robots are Disappearing

Sun, 04 Jul 2021 21:00:00 GMT

Chris has pulled out their innards to create brand new tech for his media empire. RIP AIBO

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

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 21:00:00 GMT

Chris, soaping himself in the shower. Me and you, just watching. The love hotel experience!

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

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 21:00:45 GMT

The sad thing is, Pete has offered several times to guest rap on one of Broad's joints. He's fuming.

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Don't Do Drugs in Japan

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 21:00:04 GMT

Also, the oil would taste of shampoo. Gross!

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Be Careful Where You Go in Akihabara!

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 21:00:00 GMT

*LIFT BUTTON PUSHING INTENSIFIES*

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

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 21:00:00 GMT

Get ya wee paintbrush oot!

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

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 21:00:00 GMT

Imagine if you had to sneeze!

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The Most Haunted Airbnb in Kyoto

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 21:00:00 GMT

Swear there must be more ghosts in airbnbs than actual guests!

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12 Reasons NOT to Move to Japan

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 21:00:00 GMT

...where Pete and Chris go in deeper on his latest video-based opus!

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

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 21:00:00 GMT

"Never meet your heroes!" - Chris Broad, 2018 - moments before meeting Pete for the first time

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Why You Need Japan's Portable Cup Noodle Vending Machine

Sun, 30 May 2021 21:00:00 GMT

Pete and Chris pour a kettle of hot water (content) into a cup noodle (your ears)

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

Wed, 26 May 2021 21:00:00 GMT

It's a strange way to conduct your affairs, but who are we to judge? Where are *our 24 hour convenience stores?

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Why Japan's Emperor Faces His Biggest Crisis Yet

Sun, 23 May 2021 21:00:33 GMT

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 your emails in - abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com!

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

Wed, 19 May 2021 21:00:00 GMT

Well, would you?

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

Sun, 16 May 2021 21:00:00 GMT

Join Pete and Chris, model podcasters on Wednesday for more of this!

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

Wed, 12 May 2021 21:00:00 GMT

Rest in peace, glassy testicle!

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

Sun, 09 May 2021 21:00:00 GMT

Well...would you?

AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your messages - keep em coming in, and thanks for listening!

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Why Being Overweight May Mean No Roller Coasters in Japan

Wed, 05 May 2021 21:00:00 GMT

"Wheeeeeeee!" - that was me, being kicked out of a fairground for being lockdown hefty.

abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com to say 'ello!

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Why Prince Harry is Being Ridiculed in Japan

Sun, 02 May 2021 21:00:00 GMT

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. And that's crufts.

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The Japanese Man Arrested For Having 35 Girlfriends

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 19:00:00 GMT

How many girlfriends is too many girlfriends? And is 900 dollars too little for so much emotional admin?

abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com for your messages and to get Chris to send you presents.

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

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 21:00:00 GMT

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!

abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com for all your emails - Pete and Chris will be going through them this coming Wednesday!

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

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 20:54:14 GMT

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/Dogen and give us an email on abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com, and we'll meet you back here on Sunday!

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

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 21:00:49 GMT

Chris returns to host the Abroad In Japan podcast, and he's characteristically knackered poor lad!

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The Pete Donaldson SPORTY TAKEOVER SHOW!

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 12:03:00 GMT

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 sports entertainment

Mark Pickering, English language commentator for Noah Pro Wrestling and Dan Orlowitz, a J-League journalist who knows everything there is to know about soccer in Tokyo!

We'll be back as normal on Sunday, but in the meantime enjoy our slight departure for one show. Thanks again to our guests for popping on by, you can find their work here.

https://twitter.com/_MarkPickering

https://twitter.com/aishiterutokyo

Do give them some love!

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Why Chris is Finally Interested in Japanese History

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 21:00:00 GMT

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 Samurai: Battle for Japan - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWS39AXTb3s

If you'd like to say hello - abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com baby!

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

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 21:00:00 GMT

No time to explain...get in the Cessna!

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What Japanese Raw Chicken Tastes Like

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 21:00:00 GMT

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 an oven!

Abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com to say hello, do get involved!

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

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 21:00:00 GMT

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

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

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 21:00:00 GMT

...with special guest and Pete's crush - CDawgVA. Not really. Well, kinda.

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

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 22:00:00 GMT

Chris releases an audio-based teaser trailer for his greatest adventure to date!

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How a Tokyo Olympic Official Insulted Japan's Biggest Celebrity

Sun, 21 Mar 2021 22:00:44 GMT

The hits. They just keep on coming. More controversy at the Olympics, more tedious men being tedious!

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

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 22:00:00 GMT

Maybe they've got a surplus of post-it notes?

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The Japanese Man Impersonating Donald Trump and Scamming People!

Sun, 14 Mar 2021 22:00:00 GMT

...well, it's something to do we suppose.

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

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 22:00:00 GMT

Why not, that's what we say! Pete and Chris consider who's best placed to make it up there amongst the stars.

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When LOSING Your Wallet in Japan Goes Awkwardly Wrong

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 22:00:00 GMT

Japan! Hell of a place, hell of an experience for the jet lagged and forgetful.

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Where is Japan's LEAST Stressful City?

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 22:00:00 GMT

Pete and Chris are chill-to-the-axing and figuring out what the least hectic city experience can be found.

abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com for all ya yap - get involved, Trev!

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Why Japan's suicide rate is on the rise

Sun, 28 Feb 2021 22:00:00 GMT

Pete and Chris return for your sabbath dose of all things Nihon!

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When using Tinder in Tokyo leads to marriage

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 22:00:00 GMT

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 abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com, babes!

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5 weird & wonderful stories from travellers in Japan!

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 22:00:00 GMT

Pete and Chris return for a Sunday tinkle on the fax machine's light plastic buttons.

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Chris experiences Japan's worst Earthquake in 10 years

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 22:00:34 GMT

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, Hokkaido

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

Sun, 14 Feb 2021 22:00:54 GMT

He'd better wrap up warm, whatever happens!

Abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com to send in your stories, favourite sandwiches and the like! And leave us a review, for crying out loud...

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The craziest Japanese-English we've ever heard!

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 22:00:00 GMT

Pete and Chris are here to put some violence in ya nonsense (makes sense if you've heard the podcast)

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Japanese woman hides mum's corpse in freezer for 10 years

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 22:00:00 GMT

...but what have you done with your life?

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Should we buy a house in Japan to renovate?

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 22:00:00 GMT

Pete and Chris are considering getting into the ol' bricks and mortar and paper business. Bagsy the west wing!

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Must see places in Japan | Feat Connor CDawgVA

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 09:31:34 GMT

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 every show he's not on, clearly

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The highs and lows of moving in Japan | Feat. Connor CDawgVA

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 22:10:08 GMT

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 that's like inverse helium when he returns to even come close)

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In Japan you can rent a man to do nothing!

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 22:00:00 GMT

Or you can listen to two right now!

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How Japan's greatest taxi driver ever got scammed

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 22:00:00 GMT

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/watch?v=w1n8zvQ1ZFo)

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Why Japanese restaurants appear to scam you (when they're not...)

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 22:00:00 GMT

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. Disgusting!

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What Japanese workers hate most... about work

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 22:00:00 GMT

Pete and Chris return with a big ol' heap of Japan-based news stories.

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When proposing in Japan goes wrong!

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 22:00:00 GMT

Super awks! Pete and Chris are back, with Chris vowing to introduce the show correctly this time.

Abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com for all your questions and comments for Chris!

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5 ways to make a great first impression on Japanese women!

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 22:00:00 GMT

...and five incredibly bad ones.

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Turning a profit on a night out in Tokyo!

Sun, 03 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT

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 email - abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com

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Why Chris received the worst Christmas present ever

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 22:00:00 GMT

We don't know what that boy has against fungi but as Santa is our witness, he'll learn to love it.

abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com for all your messages - we'll see you on Sunday for more of this!

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How to sound like a native Japanese speaker - feat. Joey the Anime Man

Sun, 27 Dec 2020 22:00:00 GMT

Joey and Chris are back for the penultimate AIJ show of 2020 with some valuable pronunciation tips!

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What's life in Japan like as a Youtuber? Feat. Joey the Anime Man

Wed, 23 Dec 2020 22:11:22 GMT

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 a bad deputy, we have to say...

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Why swearing in Japanese is best avoided!

Sun, 20 Dec 2020 22:00:00 GMT

It's for the best, trust us.

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The worst possible thing you could do on a Japanese train

Wed, 16 Dec 2020 22:00:29 GMT

...the third worst, according to Pete.

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When confronting the Yakuza goes awkwardly wrong

Sun, 13 Dec 2020 22:00:00 GMT

Is it a good idea to pretend to be a gangster? We don't know but we're doing it anyway.

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Legally breaking a strangers arm in Japan!

Wed, 09 Dec 2020 22:00:00 GMT

Yeah... that. Don't do that.

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6 Must Travel Hidden Places in Japan | Feat. Tokyo Lens

Sun, 06 Dec 2020 22:00:00 GMT

Chris and Norm return for your Sunday dose of the Abroad in Japan show!

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Starting Your Life Over in Japan | Feat. Tokyo Lens

Wed, 02 Dec 2020 22:00:00 GMT

What does it take to hit reset and begin again halfway around the world? Chris and tsugaru shamisen axeman Tokyo Lens explain all!

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Why people in Japan choose to disappear in the night

Sun, 29 Nov 2020 22:00:00 GMT

Four hundred quid? Not a bad deal. Sign us up!

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Is this the end for Japan's amusing Japanese-English marketing?

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 23:20:53 GMT

We bloody hope not. What will we talk about on the podcast?

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Don't eat Japan's impressive FAKE food!

Sun, 22 Nov 2020 22:00:00 GMT

I mean you can if you want. We're not your dad.

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Abroad in Japan vs. ridiculous hate mail

Wed, 18 Nov 2020 22:00:00 GMT

Chris's ire is well and truly up, and Pete is hoping it doesn't get turned on him, lulz!

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Where we'd choose to live in Japan

Sun, 15 Nov 2020 05:00:00 GMT

Pete says he'd like to live in an off sea oil rig, but that's against our self-imposed rules.

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Japanese love hotels: do they welcome everyone?

Thu, 12 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Chris-san and Peter-kun are back, trying their best to get into a love hotel together. Be better, Japan!

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Japanese trains: Why do passengers fall asleep so quickly?

Sun, 08 Nov 2020 22:00:00 GMT

You snooze...you lose? Kinda.

Pete and el Chrisso are back and are here to talk all things snoozing, Japan and food.

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An uncomfortable experience teaching in Japan

Wed, 04 Nov 2020 22:00:00 GMT

Chris and Pete return, Pete in his little seaside hidey-hole, Chris living large on that Japanese lam!

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Japan's abandoned buildings - should you intrude?

Sun, 01 Nov 2020 22:00:00 GMT

Chris is fresh from his harrowing abandoned love hotel experience, and Pete is having his breakfast, unencumbered by spookies.

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Japan - should you pay for dinner?

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 22:00:54 GMT

Pete and Chris are back, fighting over the cheque.

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Our encounters with the Japanese police revealed

Sun, 25 Oct 2020 22:00:00 GMT

Pete and Chris, out on day release let you 'orrible lot know how they came to find themselves in the clink...

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Why Chris is eating KFC for Christmas this year!

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 21:00:00 GMT

Spoiler: because he totally can!

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Why Japan's biggest mascot contest is over forever!

Sun, 18 Oct 2020 21:00:00 GMT

Japan says goodbye to the financially expensive mascot contest - but *how* will we get cool new mascots now?

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Overseas tourists - Japan's plans for reopening!

Wed, 14 Oct 2020 21:00:00 GMT

Chris is halfway through his very important mission to Fuji-san and Pete is halfway through his breakfast.

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Japan's "Twitter killer" confesses to murder...

Mon, 12 Oct 2020 07:06:15 GMT

Pete and Chris are back - the former lying on his couch, the latter in a hotel room in Tokyo.

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The folks who want foreigners to leave Japan

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 21:00:00 GMT

...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 architecture!

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How mental health is handled in Japan

Sun, 04 Oct 2020 21:00:00 GMT

It's a Fax Machine special - and you're invited!

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Japan's new prime minister is obscenely fit

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 21:00:00 GMT

200 stomach crunches, every day. A powerhouse of muscle in a boxy salaryman suit.

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Our Experiences Dating in Japan! Feat. Sharla in Japan

Sun, 27 Sep 2020 21:00:00 GMT

Chris was joined by Sharla in Japan for another special episode!

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15 Years Living in Japan: The Highs and Lows (Feat. Sharla in Japan)

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 21:00:09 GMT

As Pete's on holiday, Chris has been joined by Sharla in Japan!

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Man travels from New York to Japan and back...for just one weekend!

Sun, 20 Sep 2020 21:00:00 GMT

It can be done...we just don't know why you would!

Next week - a special episode from the AIJ world of fun (trademarked)

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Japan's most popular place to live: revealed!

Wed, 16 Sep 2020 21:00:00 GMT

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 apologies for that!)

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Japan's napping culture explained

Sun, 13 Sep 2020 21:00:00 GMT

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!

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The luxury Tokyo hotel giving away FREE rooms!

Wed, 09 Sep 2020 21:00:00 GMT

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 - including tales of Chris's continuing cat-based adventures, and some ageing yakuza.

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The most peculiar encounters with strangers in Japan

Sat, 05 Sep 2020 23:00:00 GMT

Pete and Chris crank open their Edo-era fax machine and let all your tales of adventure and derring-do flood out.

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How to scam the scammers of Tokyo!

Wed, 02 Sep 2020 21:00:00 GMT

See-through pooping and an Australian man who just cannot be stopped - it's a fun old show this week!

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Japan's foreign residents finallyallowed to return to Japan!

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 21:00:00 GMT

With his country in lockdown, Shinzo Abe leaves office, but what will be his legacy?

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Why are elderly Japanese women armed and dangerous?

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:00:00 GMT

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.

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A grizzly discovery in Osaka

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 21:00:00 GMT

...and it ain't a bear.

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How kind are Japanese strangers? Traveller's tales

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 21:00:00 GMT

Turns out, Tokyo isn't so cold after all!

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Why a Japanese town replaced humans with scarecrows

Sun, 16 Aug 2020 21:00:00 GMT

I mean...there *has* to be a reason...

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How to rent Shibuya crossing for just $8,000!

Wed, 12 Aug 2020 21:00:00 GMT

What would *you* do with a nice big scramble?

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6 places to eat in Japan on a budget!

Sun, 09 Aug 2020 21:00:00 GMT

Bibs out, it's time to chow down on another bit of Abroad in Japan lushness!

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Japan's unspoken social etiquette...

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 21:00:00 GMT

Pete and Chris are back with another slice of Nihono-nonsense!

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Revealed: the craziest trip to Japan ever!

Sun, 02 Aug 2020 21:00:00 GMT

Pete and Chris pull more faxes from the fax machine, warm and with that lovely inky smell on them.

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82 year old Japanese woman fights off bear!

Wed, 29 Jul 2020 21:00:00 GMT

Could your gran chin a fully grown bear to actual bits? Find out how, in your midweek dose of Abroad in Japan...

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Why Japan's losing enthusiasm for The Olympics

Sun, 26 Jul 2020 21:00:00 GMT

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?

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How much do you really know about Japan? A 21 question quiz.

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 21:00:00 GMT

Test your 日本 trivia with Chris's big quiz! Can you beat Petey?

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Japan's all you can eat and drink culture explained

Sun, 19 Jul 2020 21:00:00 GMT

It may be cost-effective - but what are the pitfalls when it comes to drinking and eating at volume?

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Why living in Japan will turn you into a minimalist

Wed, 15 Jul 2020 21:00:00 GMT

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.

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TWO PODCASTS A WEEK STARTING TODAY!

Sun, 12 Jul 2020 21:00:00 GMT

Two individual Coolish packets, taped together, being inhaled through each nostril - that was dream forged in Pete's maniacal brainhole.

"Double the Coolish!" Pete shouted into Chris's confused face.

But Chris had a better idea.

His idea was to give the people what they wanted (outside the confines of the ice cream genre.)

Twice the Abroad in Japan pod every single week.

Twice the Chris, and twice the Pete. The people rejoiced. Pete wondered who was going to edit it. Chris gave Pete a Coolish and he forgot about that aspect of it.

Shows drop Sunday 10pm CET and Wednesday 10pm CET. Get us in your lug-holes and tell your friends!

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12 films set in Japan you need to see!

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 21:00:00 GMT

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 days, so why wait?

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Japanese foods you should avoid!

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 21:00:00 GMT

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.

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Why Chris won't be on Japanese TV anytime soon

Wed, 24 Jun 2020 21:00:00 GMT

...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...

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Japan's legendary 90 year old video game grandma

Tue, 16 Jun 2020 23:00:00 GMT

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.

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How awkward is stripping naked in a Japanese hot spring?

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 21:00:00 GMT

Another dose of 'Nihonophile nonsense' for your podcatchers - hide your gameboys kids, Shinzo's coming for them!

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Japan declares emergency over...but what happens next?

Wed, 03 Jun 2020 21:00:00 GMT

Pete and Chris are back, in two different cities that are in two different stages of lockdown recovery.

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(Apologies for the first five minutes of Pete's microphone...goodness knows what was happenin' there!)

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Don't think about climbing Mount Fuji this year!

Wed, 27 May 2020 21:00:00 GMT

Pete and some complete rando called Chris are back, having a lovely time. Sex toys and love hotels, and everything in between.

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Japan's creepiest abandoned places!

Wed, 20 May 2020 21:00:00 GMT

Super-spooky goings on in abandoned Japan!

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Japan's most notorious animals revealed...travellers beware!

Wed, 13 May 2020 21:00:00 GMT

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.

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$40 dollars to save your marriage - Japan has the answer!

Wed, 06 May 2020 21:00:00 GMT

...and now it's Pete's birthday. So naturally Chris taunts the man with a new flavour of Coolish. Unbelievable!

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A terrifying morning earthquake for Chris!

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 21:00:00 GMT

Chris continues his journey deep into a wheel of cheese, but it's allowed because it's his birthday!

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Geoff United

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 21:00:00 GMT

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-vlogging land!

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Japan's overrated tourist traps

Wed, 15 Apr 2020 21:00:00 GMT

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 correctly describe aliens in Japanese, and we hear from some of you awesome frontline medical staff. Love to you all.

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The most luxurious trip to Japan!

Wed, 08 Apr 2020 21:00:00 GMT

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?

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12 productive things to do when you're stuck indoors¬

Wed, 01 Apr 2020 21:00:00 GMT

The boys are back behind closed doors, doing what the do best - talk nonsense!

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Life in Japan - Tokyo in Lockdown?

Wed, 25 Mar 2020 22:00:00 GMT

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 might not happen for another twelve months, for obvious reasons!

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Coronavirus hits hanami season - are the cherry blossoms worth the hype?

Wed, 18 Mar 2020 22:00:00 GMT

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 also discussing whether you’re likely to be denied access to certain areas if you have piercings and Japan’s attitude towards animals.

Plus Pete is filling us in on his trip to see Watford v Liverpool with Kayta and Chris is teasing a potential sequel to Natsuki The Movie.

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Japan's worst hotel room

Wed, 11 Mar 2020 22:00:00 GMT

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 meeting when he first started working in Japan.

We’re also giving some tips for recovering from jet lag, keeping your phone number, soba restaurants and bullet trains. Plus speedy Japanese!

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The reason Japan is panic buying toilet paper

Wed, 04 Mar 2020 22:00:00 GMT

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 how COVID-19 might impact the Olympics.

Also coming up, Chris is introducing his brand new website abroadinjapan.com, there’s some Speedy Japanese and we're answering your questions from the mailbox.

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Coronavirus fears: a 'Japanese only' ramen shop?

Wed, 26 Feb 2020 22:00:00 GMT

As the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic continues to spread, is the crisis making Japan less friendly to visitors?

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How has Coronavirus affected Japan | Is it still safe to travel?

Wed, 19 Feb 2020 22:00:45 GMT

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 precautions the government have been taking, how it’s affecting tourism, and advise you whether you need to cancel your travel plans - short answer...no!

Also on today’s show, Pete’s sharing his experience of an ANA Room, seaweed farming and we take a usual dive into the mailbox. We’re answering your questions about Suica cards and Chris’s recent trip to a haunted house.

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Two year anniversary special

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 22:00:00 GMT

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 week.

It's a fax machine special to mark the occasion, so they're tackling tonnes of your questions, from where to find the best pizza bread to winning sumo wrestlers, there's lots to cover. Get involved!

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Sapporo Snow Festival!

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 22:00:00 GMT

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 also Speedy Japanese, some dodgy receipts found under the bed and some of your Mailbox questions get answered. Plus... McDonald's have a new item on the menu, Adult Cream Pie anyone?

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Must see places outside of Tokyo...2 weeks in Japan

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 05:00:00 GMT

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, outside of common tourist destinations like Tokyo and Kyoto, so we'll be telling you how easy they are to reach, and why they're worth visiting.

These are some of our absolute favourite parts of the country, so get your pen and paper ready people.

We're also reinstating Speedy Japanese, teaching Pete some travel related vocabulary!

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What NOT to do on a Japanese Train

Wed, 22 Jan 2020 22:00:00 GMT

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 to remember not to do on the train. From blocking doors, to how you should sit, consider this episode a comprehensive education on using Japanese trains. We're also asking important questions about 'gran class' on the bullet train - how far do the seats recline? What's the free stuff like?

Plus, Chris has finally received a Christmas present from Pete, and it's... erotic. Choo choo!

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12 things we want to do in Japan in 2020 | Our bucket lists

Wed, 15 Jan 2020 22:00:00 GMT

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 oyster shaped cushions and tasting wagyu sandwiches in Shibuya, to going on road trips and visiting hot springs - there's tonnes of stuff we want to do in Japan this year. Will Pete's lifelong dreams of becoming a ninja be coming true this year?

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Japan’s most wanted foreigner flees country hiding in luggage

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 22:00:00 GMT

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 about sustaining a vegetarian diet in Japan and avoiding alcohol!

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Japanese women want husbands with these kinds of jobs

Wed, 01 Jan 2020 22:00:00 GMT

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 top careers Japanese women find the most attractive, but can you guess them?

We also talk about equality in Japan and reveal some of our plans for the Tokyo Olympics happening later this year.

On top of all of that… we’re also giving some of our best tips if you’re applying for the JET Programme.

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Unboxing Christmas presents as Chris returns to the UK! | Xmas Special

Wed, 25 Dec 2019 22:00:48 GMT

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 renaming Pete - our top London radio DJ and certified Japanophile. Will we be calling him King Coolish from now on?

Plus chat about bumping into listeners and Japan declaring itself as the only country with four seasons.

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The real reason Japanese stores forbid photography...

Wed, 18 Dec 2019 22:00:00 GMT

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 bars and debating the deliciousness of CalorieMate.

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如果您因在日本拍照而被告知，这是适合您的一集！我们还喜欢T恤上令人毛骨悚然的翻译，酒吧里的免费赠品，还讨论着CalorieMate的美味。

日本で写真を撮ったと言われたことがあるなら、これはあなたのためのエピソードです！また、Tシャツでの危険な翻訳、バーでの景品、CalorieMateの美味しさについての議論も楽しんでいます。

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Are Japanese Work Parties Actually Fun?

Wed, 11 Dec 2019 22:00:44 GMT

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 talking typhoons and Tinder.

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Tokyo's Harajuku district loses the greatest store ever

Wed, 04 Dec 2019 22:00:00 GMT

A fax machine special! Chris and Pete tackle voice overs, Japanese rockstars, karaoke bars and the sad demise of Condomania!

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Where is the best place to hide in Tokyo?

Wed, 27 Nov 2019 22:00:00 GMT

Chris has relaunched his 'Abroad Perspective' channel and Nintendo have opened a brand new shop in Shibuya! Meanwhile, we're talking gaming, dating and working culture.

On the fax machine - get prepared for the ultimate game of hide and seek and the power of Owakudani's black eggs.

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Why Japan’s cheapest hotel room costs just $1.20 (hint: there’s a catch)

Wed, 20 Nov 2019 23:05:05 GMT

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 friends! Please, Pete needs his Coolish...

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12 hidden spots you should know in Tokyo

Wed, 13 Nov 2019 22:00:00 GMT

Chris and Pete share twelve places for you to explore all over Tokyo!

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How to overcome social anxiety in Japan

Wed, 06 Nov 2019 22:00:20 GMT

A genuine YouTube Harry and a top London radio DJ are back to chat all things Japan! (Chris and Petey)

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An awkward encounter at a Japanese restaurant

Wed, 30 Oct 2019 22:00:00 GMT

A fax machine special - Chris and Pete replace the paper in the xerox and read out more tall tales from you legends.

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School bully insurance is a thing in Japan...

Wed, 23 Oct 2019 21:00:00 GMT

Chris gets super annoyed about digital rights algorithms, and we learn about a new kind of insurance…

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Stalker in Japan uses worrying method to locate victim

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 21:00:00 GMT

Pete and Chris are back with another slice of AIJ: The Podcast, as Japan recovers from Typhoon Hagibis.

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Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson...in Japan?

Wed, 09 Oct 2019 21:00:00 GMT

Chris and Pete talk all things Rugby World Cup as the fans don’t exactly cover themselves in glory.

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Goodbye Chris!

Wed, 02 Oct 2019 21:00:00 GMT

Chris heads back to Japan, but before he leaves we take one last look at the fax machine!

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Japan's best mascot?

Wed, 25 Sep 2019 21:00:00 GMT

Pete and Chris begin the show with a hijacking, go on to talk about Mascots, and then the Olympics. A mixed bag!

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Sex and rats and rock and roll!

Wed, 18 Sep 2019 21:00:00 GMT

Chris celebrates having a viral video, and a convenience store gets some rather furry visitors!

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Is Japan about to get flying cars?

Wed, 11 Sep 2019 21:00:00 GMT

Pete and Chris have very different opinions about floating cars. Then again, Pete can't drive...

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Japan's greatest theme park isn't Disneyland...

Wed, 04 Sep 2019 21:00:58 GMT

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 frenzy special...

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Can the introverted thrive in rural Japan?

Wed, 28 Aug 2019 21:00:00 GMT

Still very much topless, Pete hands more of your fax machine questions to Christoper-chan!

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The real reason Chris moved to Japan

Wed, 21 Aug 2019 21:00:00 GMT

What do the Japanese think about Brexit? Also, does every Japanese person have a 'thing' they do for tourists?

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12 Things we wish we'd known about Japan before arriving...

Wed, 14 Aug 2019 21:00:00 GMT

The boys return, fatter and swearier than ever, and loaded with 12 things you need to know before heading for Narita (or Haneda) airport!

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Are Japanese people genuinely kind to strangers?

Wed, 07 Aug 2019 21:00:00 GMT

The journey is over. Chris is free from his laptop. For a bit...

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Why Japan's bear problem is about to get worse...

Wed, 31 Jul 2019 21:00:00 GMT

Pete and Chris find out that apparently Ryotaro knows...everyone in the world. Also... bears are back and in a big way!

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How to ruin your reputation in Japan: Kim Kardashian's masterclass

Wed, 24 Jul 2019 21:00:00 GMT

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 kept to themselves...

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Pete and Chris: Operation: Coolish!

Wed, 17 Jul 2019 21:00:00 GMT

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 Coolish.)

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Pete and Chris: Live in Japan!

Wed, 10 Jul 2019 21:00:00 GMT

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! (Contains crows.)

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Which places would we choose to live in Japan?

Wed, 03 Jul 2019 21:00:00 GMT

A group of Scousers outflank the Japanese mafia and Chris finds out his papers are no longer adequate.

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Why Japan's $1bn mascot is banned from The Olympics…

Thu, 27 Jun 2019 09:13:07 GMT

Chris updates the world on his favourite dough-bothering vending machine, and we find out about Kumamoto’s favourite son. Or daughter.

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How much is Japan’s most expensive train?

Wed, 19 Jun 2019 21:00:00 GMT

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.

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A real life Tokyo horror story…

Wed, 12 Jun 2019 21:00:00 GMT

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 made pizzas…

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Why climbing Mount Fuji isn't fun!

Wed, 05 Jun 2019 21:00:00 GMT

Even with those funky little sticks people seem to enjoy using.

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26 traits Japanese women want in a guy...

Thu, 30 May 2019 08:55:26 GMT

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)

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Should travellers be worried about Fukushima?

Wed, 22 May 2019 21:00:36 GMT

The radiation may be lower than most people experience on an aeroplane, so why don't people visit Fukushima?

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4 Scams you should avoid in Japan!

Wed, 15 May 2019 21:00:30 GMT

Flags! Get your tiny flags! We're getting scammed in Japan. For science.

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Can a foreigner ever truly be Japanese?

Wed, 08 May 2019 21:00:11 GMT

Can a foreigner ever truly feel Japanese? We're also reading some of your emails.

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Why Japanese KFC might be good for you!

Wed, 01 May 2019 21:00:27 GMT

Crispy, crunchy chicken. Great for what ails ya!

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Japan's 40 year old virgins and a worrying population time-bomb

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 21:00:00 GMT

When a man and a woman love each other very much, they give one another a special hug...

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When Japanese-English mistakes go too far (Engrish nightmares)

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 09:15:15 GMT

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 x

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The first 48 hours in Japan: what should you do?

Wed, 10 Apr 2019 21:00:44 GMT

A mere 172800 seconds in Japan: what would you do with them?

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Japan's biggest event in 30 years (Feat. Natsuki!)

Wed, 03 Apr 2019 21:00:19 GMT

Natsuki makes his Abroad In Japan podcast debut with his searing-hot takes on the new emperor.

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You can buy popularity in Japan!

Wed, 27 Mar 2019 23:10:15 GMT

A poorly Chris gamely drags himself through another AIJ podcast, with wisdom to impart, and fevered sweat to...sweat.

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Is Japan losing patience with foreign tourists?

Wed, 20 Mar 2019 22:00:00 GMT

Park rules: leave your Japan as you'd like to find it, or something like that. Ranger Chris says so.

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Japanese company turns sex into renewable energy

Wed, 13 Mar 2019 22:00:00 GMT

White day rolls around once again...in the hay, it seems.

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Japanese culture: Breaking down barriers

Wed, 06 Mar 2019 22:00:12 GMT

Ariana Grande's furious with Japanese Kanji and a woman called Marie gets equally furious with the common chopstick.

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Is romance in Japan dead?

Wed, 27 Feb 2019 22:00:00 GMT

Pete and Chris are back with some special valentine's day questions!

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The Abroad in Japan podcast anniversary!

Wed, 20 Feb 2019 22:00:00 GMT

Pete and Chris are back and they want to thank you guys for listening to them for 52 whole weeks. What a trip!

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When travelling in Japan goes wrong

Wed, 13 Feb 2019 22:00:00 GMT

Pete and Chris go through more of your (even crazier) Japanese travel stories!

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10 Crazy Japan travel stories!

Wed, 06 Feb 2019 22:00:00 GMT

Pete and Chris go through some of your (frankly crazy) Japanese travel stories!

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The strangest conversation you can have in Japan!

Wed, 30 Jan 2019 22:00:00 GMT

Pete and Chris are back, googling things they probably shouldn't.

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Japan's latest technological wonders revealed

Wed, 23 Jan 2019 22:00:00 GMT

Who wants a robot egg that shouts in the night? We do. We most definitely do.

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When romance goes wrong in Japan

Wed, 16 Jan 2019 21:59:41 GMT

Don't put things into other peoples meals, unless it's your finger, and then it's *well* funny.

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12 Glorious New Year's resolutions and a Natsuki movie sequel?

Wed, 09 Jan 2019 22:00:00 GMT

Pete delights the palette with a graphic description of some *very* specialist cheese, and Chris ponders the future...

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Akemashite omedetou! (Happy new year)

Wed, 02 Jan 2019 22:00:00 GMT

Pete swears blind he didn't tip a van over in Shibuya, and Chris still can't think of a new year's resolution.

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Would you eat hair-flavoured chicken?

Wed, 26 Dec 2018 22:00:00 GMT

Pete introduces Chris to hair-flavoured chicken, and we think about our new years resolutions.

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The Christmas party

Wed, 19 Dec 2018 22:00:57 GMT

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!

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The ultimate Japanese Christmas gift

Wed, 12 Dec 2018 22:00:00 GMT

Pete deep fries a cheesy octopus, and tries to talk about his favourite Japanese curry brand!

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An awkward situation with a Japanese neighbour

Wed, 05 Dec 2018 22:00:46 GMT

Chris deals with a big slamma jamma, and Pete wants to talk about automatic doors. It's a door special, guys!

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Rude Japanese people - do they exist?

Wed, 28 Nov 2018 22:00:50 GMT

...we're not exactly sure. What we're certain of, however is that Pete sleeps through alarms like a hibernating bear. Idiot.

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Getting a Japanese Tattoo

Wed, 21 Nov 2018 22:00:03 GMT

Chris is considering a new tattoo - his first - after a harrowing month-long bike across Japan.

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Less than super Bomberman

Wed, 14 Nov 2018 22:00:00 GMT

Still in their cabin in the woods, Pete and Chris squabble over who is best at 80s video game, Bomberman.

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The cabin in the woods

Wed, 07 Nov 2018 22:47:26 GMT

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?

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Japanese billionaire risks life for art

Wed, 31 Oct 2018 22:00:00 GMT

Pete and Chris get a little spaced out as the former pleads for the chance to perform a bicycle kit in zero gravity.

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Desert Island: What Japanese items would you take?

Wed, 24 Oct 2018 22:00:00 GMT

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.

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How to handle physical contact in Japan

Wed, 17 Oct 2018 21:00:00 GMT

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. #huggyboys

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Japanese hostess bar culture uncovered

Wed, 10 Oct 2018 21:00:00 GMT

Chris and Pete take a look at one of the most talked-about aspects of Japanese nightlife culture - host and hostess bars.

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Japanese hand gestures and swear words uncovered

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 21:00:00 GMT

Delight your friends and family with the official Abroad In Japan-sanctioned swear words!

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Are pizza vending machines the future?

Wed, 26 Sep 2018 21:00:00 GMT

Pete and Chris marvel at the very idea of an automatic pizza vending machine, and Pete uses the word 'spaff.'

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How not to rob a Japanese convenience store

Wed, 19 Sep 2018 21:00:00 GMT

True crime being such a hot podcast topic, Chris and Pete delight listeners with one of the most underwhelming robberies in recent memory.

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Don't do this in Japan!

Wed, 12 Sep 2018 21:00:00 GMT

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 some of your emails from the fax machine.

What they're doing coming out of a fax machine, we just don't know.

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Gender equality in Japan - does it exist anywhere?

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 21:00:00 GMT

A topic that's been dominating Japan recently, the search for something approaching equal rights for women continues. Spoiler: they ain't even close.

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And if you'd like to visit Nadeshiko Sushi, an all-women operation, it can be found here: https://goo.gl/maps/NKd4WyGYXA92

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Adult toys and bathing suits!

Wed, 29 Aug 2018 21:00:00 GMT

No coolish, but plenty of waifu pillow chat - think the heat may have got to Chris and Pete...

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Japan Vs. Korea - 10 ways they’re different

Wed, 22 Aug 2018 21:00:00 GMT

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 a mention.

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Japan's most ridiculous festival - explained

Wed, 15 Aug 2018 21:00:00 GMT

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: the Korea vs Japan special and everything will be back to normal.

Well, as normal as they get.

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Is Japanese KFC the best in the world?

Wed, 08 Aug 2018 21:00:00 GMT

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.

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Flying a drone in Japan - how hard is it?

Wed, 01 Aug 2018 21:00:00 GMT

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 man gets thrown off his own private island and Chris answers your questions.

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Buying friends in Japan - a good idea?

Wed, 25 Jul 2018 21:00:00 GMT

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 package. Spoiler: it's loads of crisps.

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Natural disasters: is Japan safe?

Wed, 18 Jul 2018 21:00:00 GMT

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, and Chris educates us all on bear safety. Important stuff.

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Large Earthquake Ruins Natsuki’s Day

Wed, 11 Jul 2018 21:00:00 GMT

Chris films in a Pachinko parlour, and gets caught up in a rather robust quake. He also debuts his new character, 'American Man'.

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How Awkward is Meeting Viewers in Japan?

Wed, 04 Jul 2018 21:00:00 GMT

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 everyone, there.

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Has Trump Saved Japan from North Korea?

Wed, 27 Jun 2018 21:00:00 GMT

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 on the clear Coke goodness and is less than impressed...

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Absurd Japanese Manager Attempts to Rob Own Store

Wed, 20 Jun 2018 21:00:00 GMT

Pete and Chris are back rating their favourite Kit-Kat flavours and taking a look at this week's news. Warning: contains Tab Clear.

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Is AirBnB Japan in Danger?

Wed, 13 Jun 2018 21:00:00 GMT

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 all in.

Also, Daddy Broad has some ideas for Chris's next project...

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Natsuki: The Movie (Behind the Scenes Revealed)

Wed, 06 Jun 2018 21:00:00 GMT

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 list of things he would have done differently, and Pete tells him he's being silly and that the film is brilliant.

Find out why life is indeed balloons by watching the film here: https://youtu.be/WLWZBeX-isM

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The Greatest Japanese Faux Pas Ever

Wed, 30 May 2018 21:00:00 GMT

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 Assange.

Here are this week's links. Check that wacky credit card-stealing crow!

https://bit.ly/2rJsMd7

https://bloom.bg/2InXlvd

https://bit.ly/2wM8XXu

https://bit.ly/2Io3G9R

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Abroad in Japan: 21 Questions!

Wed, 23 May 2018 21:00:00 GMT

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.

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Two Weeks More in Japan | Ultimate Itinerary Discussed

Wed, 16 May 2018 21:00:00 GMT

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

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Abroad in Japan: Pornographic clickbait and fussy eaters!

Wed, 09 May 2018 21:00:00 GMT

Chris and Pete are back and apologising for their younger selves, and we learn about a bar that an arm-chewing maniac Yoda frequents.

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Abroad in Japan: Understanding the Japanese Mindset: 3 key concepts

Wed, 02 May 2018 21:00:00 GMT

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 party can be occasionally confusing.

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Abroad in Japan: Your questions answered!

Wed, 25 Apr 2018 21:00:00 GMT

Pete pulls his favourite questions off the Abroad In Japan fax machine and fires them at our boy out East.

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2 weeks in Japan | Ultimate Travel Itinerary

Wed, 18 Apr 2018 21:00:00 GMT

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 file – here it is:

https://view.publitas.com/chewing-gum-volley-ltd/visiting-japan-by-chris-broad/

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Abroad in Japan: Life as a vlogger (and radio DJ)

Wed, 11 Apr 2018 21:00:00 GMT

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 ramen.

We talk tattoos, Tokyo Game Show and mid-air katana battles.

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Abroad in Japan: Myths about Japan!

Wed, 04 Apr 2018 21:00:00 GMT

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 around?

Pete learns the Japanese word for liver, and a man performs the international sign for 'chicken'.

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Abroad in Japan: 12 Amazing facts about Japan!

Wed, 28 Mar 2018 21:00:00 GMT

Chris astounds Pete with some astounding knowledge bombs - including Ronald McDonald's Japanese name and the festival of the steel phallus...

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Abroad in Japan : Six things we'd change about Japan!

Wed, 21 Mar 2018 22:00:00 GMT

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 Pocari Sweat.

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Abroad In Japan : Natsuki and the Japanese love hotel!

Wed, 14 Mar 2018 22:00:00 GMT

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: involves creepy crawlies and credit card woe.

We learn a few more words in Japanese, and we find out what happens when you put a GoPro on a sushi conveyor belt.

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Abroad In Japan : Why is everything so small?

Wed, 07 Mar 2018 22:00:00 GMT

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 from listener Emich's walls?

All these questions and more (including some essential Japanese vocabulary) included in this week's Abroad In Japan podcast!

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Abroad In Japan : Japanese Policemen and Beatboxing Teachers!

Wed, 28 Feb 2018 22:00:00 GMT

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 some reason. Just listen, won't you?

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Abroad In Japan : Food!

Wed, 21 Feb 2018 22:00:00 GMT

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 the movie?

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Abroad In Japan: Valentines Day!

Wed, 14 Feb 2018 21:20:59 GMT

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 questions.

Questions like...'what's Valentines day like in Japan?'

'Are wood-based skyscrapers the future?'

'And is Chris stalking Ken Watanabe?'

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