Abroad in Japan

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.

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.

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.

...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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

...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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

...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.

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.

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.

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.

Pete and some complete rando called Chris are back, having a lovely time. Sex toys and love hotels, and everything in between. If you want to get in 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.

Super-spooky goings on in abandoned Japan!If you want to get in touch, send us a message as [email protected].***Please take the time to 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.

It's an email special, baby! Thanks for everyone who sent in questions, and we both hope you're keeping safe wherever you may be in the world.If you 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.

...and now it's Pete's birthday. So naturally Chris taunts the man with a new flavour of Coolish. Unbelievable!If you want to get in touch, send us a 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.

Chris continues his journey deep into a wheel of cheese, but it's allowed because it's his birthday!If you want to get in touch, send us a message as [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.

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 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.

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.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.

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 [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.

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].***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.

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!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.

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.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.

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!Get in touch at [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.

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.To get in touch with your questions, send a message to [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.

As the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic continues to spread, is the crisis making Japan less friendly to visitors? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.***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.