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Abroad in Japan

Abroad in Japan

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Legally breaking a strangers arm in Japan!

Yeah... that. Don't do that. [email protected] for all ya emails! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 9, 202036 min

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

Chris and Norm return for your Sunday dose of the Abroad in Japan show!Find Norm's work here: https://www.normnakamura.com/If you'd like to get in touch with the show, [email protected] is the way to do it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 6, 202053 min

Starting Your Life Over in Japan | Feat. Tokyo Lens

What does it take to hit reset and begin again halfway around the world? Chris and tsugaru shamisen axeman Tokyo Lens explain all!Find Norm's work here: https://www.normnakamura.com/If you'd like to get in touch with the show, [email protected] is the way to do it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 2, 202045 min

Why people in Japan choose to disappear in the night

Four hundred quid? Not a bad deal. Sign us up! [email protected] to say hello... do get involved! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 29, 202034 min

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

We bloody hope not. What will we talk about on the [email protected] if you'd like to say hello... and rating us on your favourite podcatcher (iTunes, Spotify) helps loads too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 25, 202037 min

Don't eat Japan's impressive FAKE food!

I mean you can if you want. We're not your dad.abroadinjapanpodcast.com to say hello, muchachos! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 22, 202028 min

Abroad in Japan vs. ridiculous hate mail

Chris's ire is well and truly up, and Pete is hoping it doesn't get turned on him, lulz! [email protected] to say hello, or abuse Chris. It's up to you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 18, 202031 min

Where we'd choose to live in Japan

Pete says he'd like to live in an off sea oil rig, but that's against our self-imposed [email protected] for all ya yap! Do say hello, won't you and if you could give us a review wherever you get your pods too, that would help a lot! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 15, 202030 min

Japanese love hotels: do they welcome everyone?

Chris-san and Peter-kun are back, trying their best to get into a love hotel together. Be better, Japan! [email protected] for all yer yap! Get in touch baby dolls! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 12, 202032 min

Japanese trains: Why do passengers fall asleep so quickly?

You snooze...you lose? Kinda. Pete and el Chrisso are back and are here to talk all things snoozing, Japan and food. [email protected]  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 8, 202028 min

An uncomfortable experience teaching in Japan

Chris and Pete return, Pete in his little seaside hidey-hole, Chris living large on that Japanese [email protected] to say hello - and please do so! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 4, 202032 min

Japan's abandoned buildings - should you intrude?

Chris is fresh from his harrowing abandoned love hotel experience, and Pete is having his breakfast, unencumbered by spookies.Thanks so much for getting in touch and making these shows what they are - send us a message as [email protected] and do review us on Apple Podcasts - it makes a heck of a difference! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 1, 202036 min

Japan - should you pay for dinner?

Pete and Chris are back, fighting over the cheque.Thanks so much for getting in touch and making these shows what they are - send us a message as [email protected] and do review us on Apple Podcasts - it makes a heck of a difference! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 28, 202033 min

Our encounters with the Japanese police revealed

Pete and Chris, out on day release let you 'orrible lot know how they came to find themselves in the clink...Thanks so much for getting in touch and making these shows what they are - send us a message as [email protected] and do review us on Apple Podcasts - it makes a heck of a difference! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 25, 202034 min

Why Chris is eating KFC for Christmas this year!

Spoiler: because he totally can!Thanks so much for getting in touch and making these shows what they are - send us a message as [email protected] and do review us on Apple Podcasts - it makes a heck of a difference! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 21, 202039 min

Why Japan's biggest mascot contest is over forever!

Japan says goodbye to the financially expensive mascot contest - but *how* will we get cool new mascots now?Thanks so much for getting in touch and making these shows what they are - send us a message as [email protected] and do review us on Apple Podcasts - it makes a heck of a difference! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 18, 202030 min

Overseas tourists - Japan's plans for reopening!

Chris is halfway through his very important mission to Fuji-san and Pete is halfway through his breakfast.Thanks so much for getting in touch and making these shows what they are - send us a message as [email protected] and do review us on Apple Podcasts - it makes a heck of a difference! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 14, 202031 min

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

Pete and Chris are back - the former lying on his couch, the latter in a hotel room in Tokyo.Thanks so much for getting in touch and making these shows what they are - send us a message as [email protected] and do review us on Apple Podcasts - it makes a heck of a difference! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 12, 202033 min

The folks who want foreigners to leave Japan

...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! Thanks so much for getting in touch and making these shows what they are - send us a message as [email protected] and do review us on Apple Podcasts - it makes a heck of a difference! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 7, 202038 min

How mental health is handled in Japan

It's a Fax Machine special - and you're invited!Thanks so much for getting in touch and making these shows what they are - send us a message as [email protected] and do review us on Apple Podcasts - it makes a heck of a difference! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 4, 202040 min

Japan's new prime minister is obscenely fit

200 stomach crunches, every day. A powerhouse of muscle in a boxy salaryman suit.Thanks so much for getting in touch and making these shows what they are - send us a message as [email protected] and do review us on Apple Podcasts - it makes a heck of a difference! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 30, 202028 min

Our Experiences Dating in Japan! Feat. Sharla in Japan

Chris was joined by Sharla in Japan for another special episode!Thanks so much for getting in touch and making these shows what they are - send us a message as [email protected] and do review us on Apple Podcasts - it makes a heck of a difference! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 27, 202047 min

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

As Pete's on holiday, Chris has been joined by Sharla in Japan!Get in touch at [email protected] with your questions for Sharla and she'll answer some of them on Sunday!Please do review us on Apple Podcasts - it makes a heck of a difference! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 23, 202053 min

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

It can be done...we just don't know why you would!Next week - a special episode from the AIJ world of fun (trademarked)Thanks so much for getting in touch and making these shows what they are - send us a message as [email protected] and do review us on the old iTunes - it makes a heck of a difference! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 20, 202037 min

Japan's most popular place to live: revealed!

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!)Thanks so much for getting in touch and making these shows what they are - send us a message as [email protected] and do review us on the old iTunes - it makes a heck of a difference! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 16, 202038 min

Japan's napping culture explained

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!Thanks so much for getting in touch and making these shows what they are - send us a message as [email protected] and do review us on the old iTunes - it makes a heck of a difference! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 13, 202027 min

The luxury Tokyo hotel giving away FREE rooms!

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 9, 202037 min

The most peculiar encounters with strangers in Japan

Pete and Chris crank open their Edo-era fax machine and let all your tales of adventure and derring-do flood out.Thanks so much for getting in touch and making these shows what they are - send us a message as [email protected] and do review us on the old iTunes - it makes a heck of a difference! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 5, 202035 min

How to scam the scammers of Tokyo!

See-through pooping and an Australian man who just cannot be stopped - it's a fun old show this week!Thanks so much for getting in touch and making these shows what they are - send us a message as [email protected] and do review us on the old iTunes - it makes a heck of a difference! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 2, 202040 min

Japan's foreign residents *finally*allowed to return to Japan!

With his country in lockdown, Shinzo Abe leaves office, but what will be his legacy? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 30, 202035 min

Why are elderly Japanese women armed and dangerous?

Pete and Chris are back, and are hanging off of each others' words as eagerly as a child hanging off a Norwegian man's beard.Thanks so much for getting in touch and making these shows what they are - send us a message at [email protected] - and do review us on iTunes won't you? It makes SUCH a difference... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 26, 202035 min

A grizzly discovery in Osaka

...and it ain't a bear.Thanks so much for getting in touch and making these shows what they are - send us a message as [email protected]. BANG! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 23, 202037 min

How kind are Japanese strangers? Traveller's tales

Turns out, Tokyo isn't so cold after all!Thanks so much for getting in touch and making these shows what they are - send us a message as [email protected]. BANG! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 19, 202039 min

Why a Japanese town replaced humans with scarecrows

I mean...there *has* to be a reason...Thanks so much for getting in touch and making these shows what they are - send us a message as [email protected]. BANG! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 16, 202027 min

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

What would *you* do with a nice big scramble?Thanks so much for getting in touch and making these shows what they are - send us a message as [email protected]. BANG! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 12, 202038 min

6 places to eat in Japan on a budget!

Bibs out, it's time to chow down on another bit of Abroad in Japan lushness! Thanks so much for getting in touch and making these shows what they are - send us a message as [email protected]. BANG! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 9, 202051 min

Japan's unspoken social etiquette...

Pete and Chris are back with another slice of Nihono-nonsense!Thanks so much for getting in touch and making these shows what they are - send us a message as [email protected]. BANG! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 5, 202040 min

Revealed: the craziest trip to Japan ever!

Pete and Chris pull more faxes from the fax machine, warm and with that lovely inky smell on them.Thanks so much for getting in touch and making these shows what they are - send us a message as [email protected]. BANG! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 2, 202041 min

82 year old Japanese woman fights off bear!

Could your gran chin a fully grown bear to actual bits? Find out how, in your midweek dose of Abroad in Japan...If you want to get in touch, send us a message as [email protected]. BANG! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 29, 202034 min

Why Japan's losing enthusiasm for The Olympics

As the domestic tourism economy tries to get back on its feet, Tokyo falls foul of a COVID resurgance. Do the Japanese want their Olympics?If you want to get in touch, send us a message as [email protected]. BANG! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 26, 202026 min

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

Test your 日本 trivia with Chris's big quiz! Can you beat Petey? If you want to get in touch, send us a message as [email protected]. BANG! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 22, 202047 min

Japan's all you can eat and drink culture explained

It may be cost-effective - but what are the pitfalls when it comes to drinking and eating at volume?If you want to get in touch, send us a message as [email protected]. BANG! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 19, 202042 min

Why living in Japan will turn you into a minimalist

Chris and Pete are back with their regular Wednesday celebration of all things Japan... as we learn about the possibly the world's worst man.If you want to get in touch, send us a message as [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 15, 202038 min

TWO PODCASTS A WEEK STARTING TODAY!

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! If you want to get in touch, send us a message as [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 12, 202035 min

12 films set in Japan you need to see!

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? If you want to get in touch, send us a message as [email protected].***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to Chris and Pete and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 8, 202056 min

Japanese foods you should avoid!

Chris and Pete are back running the rule over some of the most exotic morsels Japan has to offer. Spoiler alert: nothing is good on a hangover.If you want to get in touch, send us a message as [email protected].***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to Chris and Pete and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 1, 202051 min

Why Chris won't be on Japanese TV anytime soon

...and it's not because of his bad language! Pete and Chris are back, and the Broadster is angling for his very own alcohol range...If you want to get in touch, send us a message as [email protected].***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the Chris and Pete and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 24, 202046 min

Japan's legendary 90 year old video game grandma

It's the most wonderful time...of the week! Pete and Chris are back in your ears, and Chris is eating crisps, the little filthbag.If you want to get in touch, send us a message as [email protected].***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 16, 202036 min

How awkward is stripping naked in a Japanese hot spring?

Another dose of 'Nihonophile nonsense' for your podcatchers - hide your gameboys kids, Shinzo's coming for them!https://blacklivesmatter.com/If you want to get in touch, send us a message as [email protected].***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 10, 202043 min

Japan declares emergency over...but what happens next?

Pete and Chris are back, in two different cities that are in two different stages of lockdown recovery.https://blacklivesmatter.com/(Apologies for the first five minutes of Pete's microphone...goodness knows what was happenin' there!)If you want to get in touch, send us a message as [email protected].***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 3, 202036 min