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Abroad in Japan - Podcast

Abroad in Japan

Independent filmmaker Chris Broad brings you his multi-award winning YouTube channel Abroad In Japan in podcast form. Aided by broadcaster Pete Donaldson, they bring you a taste of life in the most unique country in the world, from great cuisine to capsule hotels, current events and tips on how to spend your time there.

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Average duration
32 minutes
Episodes
655
Years Active
2018 - 2025
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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!


If you want to get in touch, send us a me…

00:47:08  |   Wed 22 Apr 2020
Japan's overrated tourist traps

Japan's overrated tourist traps

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 …

00:50:34  |   Wed 15 Apr 2020
The most luxurious trip to Japan!

The most luxurious trip to Japan!

The boys are back! And they've apparently got loads of money to spend in Japan. (We wish.) What would you drop a sweet grand on?


If you want to get in touch, send us a message as abroadinjapanpodcast…

00:50:30  |   Wed 08 Apr 2020
12 productive things to do when you're stuck indoors¬

12 productive things to do when you're stuck indoors¬

The boys are back behind closed doors, doing what the do best - talk nonsense!


If you want to get in touch, send us a message as [email protected].


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00:51:09  |   Wed 01 Apr 2020
Life in Japan - Tokyo in Lockdown?

Life in Japan - Tokyo in Lockdown?

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 obvi…

00:46:43  |   Wed 25 Mar 2020
Coronavirus hits hanami season - are the cherry blossoms worth the hype?

Coronavirus hits hanami season - are the cherry blossoms worth the hype?

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 acc…

00:36:21  |   Wed 18 Mar 2020
Japan's worst hotel room

Japan's worst hotel room

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’…

00:27:09  |   Wed 11 Mar 2020
The reason Japan is panic buying toilet paper

The reason Japan is panic buying toilet paper

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 …

00:37:20  |   Wed 04 Mar 2020
Coronavirus fears: a 'Japanese only' ramen shop?

Coronavirus fears: a 'Japanese only' ramen shop?

As the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic continues to spread, is the crisis making Japan less friendly to visitors?

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00:43:09  |   Wed 26 Feb 2020
How has Coronavirus affected Japan | Is it still safe to travel?

How has Coronavirus affected Japan | Is it still safe to travel?

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 affec…

00:44:50  |   Wed 19 Feb 2020
Two year anniversary special

Two year anniversary special

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 occas…

00:30:59  |   Wed 12 Feb 2020
Sapporo Snow Festival!

Sapporo Snow Festival!

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 u…

00:34:10  |   Wed 05 Feb 2020
Must see places outside of Tokyo...2 weeks in Japan

Must see places outside of Tokyo...2 weeks in Japan

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…

00:41:07  |   Wed 29 Jan 2020
What NOT to do on a Japanese Train

What NOT to do on a Japanese Train

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 …

00:40:33  |   Wed 22 Jan 2020
12 things we want to do in Japan in 2020 | Our bucket lists

12 things we want to do in Japan in 2020 | Our bucket lists

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…

00:29:54  |   Wed 15 Jan 2020
Japan’s most wanted foreigner flees country hiding in luggage

Japan’s most wanted foreigner flees country hiding in luggage

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 …

00:28:28  |   Wed 08 Jan 2020
Japanese women want husbands with these kinds of jobs

Japanese women want husbands with these kinds of jobs

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 attractiv…

00:26:00  |   Wed 01 Jan 2020
Unboxing Christmas presents as Chris returns to the UK! | Xmas Special

Unboxing Christmas presents as Chris returns to the UK! | Xmas Special

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 certifi…

00:25:18  |   Wed 25 Dec 2019
The real reason Japanese stores forbid photography...

The real reason Japanese stores forbid photography...

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 CalorieMa…

00:38:28  |   Wed 18 Dec 2019
Are Japanese Work Parties Actually Fun?

Are Japanese Work Parties Actually Fun?

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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00:29:22  |   Wed 11 Dec 2019
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