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Two year anniversary special

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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!***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.

Feb 12, 202030 min

Sapporo Snow Festival!

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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?***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.

Feb 5, 202034 min

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 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!To get involved, send us your thoughts 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.

Jan 29, 202041 min

What NOT to do on a Japanese Train

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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!To get in touch, 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.

Jan 22, 202040 min

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

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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?We're also diving into the mailbox to answer your questions as always. 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.

Jan 15, 202029 min

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 avoiding alcohol!***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.

Jan 8, 202028 min

Japanese women want husbands with these kinds of jobs

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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. ***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.

Jan 1, 202026 min

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 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.***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.

Dec 25, 201925 min

The real reason Japanese stores forbid photography...

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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.Share your thoughts and questions 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!*** 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。 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 18, 201938 min

Are Japanese Work Parties Actually Fun?

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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.Get involved 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.

Dec 11, 201929 min

Tokyo's Harajuku district loses the greatest store ever

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A fax machine special! Chris and Pete tackle voice overs, Japanese rockstars, karaoke bars and the sad demise of Condomania! 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.

Dec 4, 201936 min

Where is the best place to hide in Tokyo?

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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.Hit us with your thoughts 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.

Nov 27, 201929 min

Why Japan’s cheapest hotel room costs just $1.20 (hint: there’s a catch)

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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...***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.

Nov 20, 201929 min

12 hidden spots you should know in Tokyo

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Chris and Pete share twelve places for you to explore all over Tokyo!***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.

Nov 13, 201927 min

How to overcome social anxiety in Japan

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A genuine YouTube Harry and a top London radio DJ are back to chat all things Japan! (Chris and Petey)***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.

Nov 6, 201934 min

An awkward encounter at a Japanese restaurant

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A fax machine special - Chris and Pete replace the paper in the xerox and read out more tall tales from you legends. ***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.

Oct 30, 201929 min

School bully insurance is a thing in Japan...

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Chris gets super annoyed about digital rights algorithms, and we learn about a new kind of insurance…Wanna say hi? [email protected] Abroad In Japan shows available below, subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes, and *please* tell your friends!***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.

Oct 23, 201928 min

Stalker in Japan uses worrying method to locate victim

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Pete and Chris are back with another slice of AIJ: The Podcast, as Japan recovers from Typhoon Hagibis.***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.

Oct 16, 201928 min

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson...in Japan?

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Chris and Pete talk all things Rugby World Cup as the fans don’t exactly cover themselves in glory.Wanna say hi? [email protected] Abroad In Japan shows available below, subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes, and *please* tell your friends!***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.

Oct 9, 201931 min

Goodbye Chris!

Chris heads back to Japan, but before he leaves we take one last look at the fax machine!Wanna say hi? [email protected] Abroad In Japan shows available below, subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes, and *please* tell your friends! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 2, 201934 min

Japan's best mascot?

Pete and Chris begin the show with a hijacking, go on to talk about Mascots, and then the Olympics. A mixed bag!Check out this bizarre collection of macots: https://twitter.com/mondomascotsWanna say hi? [email protected] Abroad In Japan shows available below, subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes, and *please* tell your friends! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 25, 201924 min

Sex and rats and rock and roll!

Chris celebrates having a viral video, and a convenience store gets some rather furry visitors!Wanna say hi? [email protected] Abroad In Japan shows available below, subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes, and *please* tell your friends! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 18, 201923 min

Is Japan about to get flying cars?

Pete and Chris have very different opinions about floating cars. Then again, Pete can't drive...Wanna say hi? [email protected] Abroad In Japan shows available below, subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes, and *please* tell your friends! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 11, 201926 min

Japan's greatest theme park isn't Disneyland...

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...Wanna say hi? [email protected] Abroad In Japan shows available below, subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes, and *please* tell your friends! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 4, 201945 min

Can the introverted thrive in rural Japan?

Still very much topless, Pete hands more of your fax machine questions to Christoper-chan!Wanna say hi? [email protected] Abroad In Japan shows available below, subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes, and *please* tell your friends! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 28, 201925 min

The real reason Chris moved to Japan

What do the Japanese think about Brexit? Also, does every Japanese person have a 'thing' they do for tourists?Wanna say hi? [email protected] Abroad In Japan shows available below, subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes, and *please* tell your friends!For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 21, 201927 min

12 Things we wish we'd known about Japan before arriving...

The boys return, fatter and swearier than ever, and loaded with 12 things you need to know before heading for Narita (or Haneda) airport!Wanna say hi? [email protected] Abroad In Japan shows available below, subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes, and *please* tell your friends!For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 14, 201945 min

Are Japanese people genuinely kind to strangers?

The journey is over. Chris is free from his laptop. For a bit...Wanna say hi? [email protected] Abroad In Japan shows available below, subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes, and *please* tell your friends! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 7, 201937 min

Why Japan's bear problem is about to get worse...

Pete and Chris find out that apparently Ryotaro knows...everyone in the world. Also... bears are back and in a big way!Wanna say hi? [email protected] Abroad In Japan shows available below, subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes, and *please* tell your friends! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 31, 201928 min

How to ruin your reputation in Japan: Kim Kardashian's masterclass

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... Wanna say hi? [email protected] Abroad In Japan shows available below, subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes, and *please* tell your friends! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 24, 201930 min

Pete and Chris: Operation: Coolish!

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.)Wanna say hi? [email protected] Abroad In Japan shows available below, subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes, and *please* tell your friends! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 17, 201932 min

Pete and Chris: Live in Japan!

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.)Wanna say hi? [email protected] Abroad In Japan shows available below, subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes, and *please* tell your friends! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 10, 201930 min

Which places would we choose to live in Japan?

A group of Scousers outflank the Japanese mafia and Chris finds out his papers are no longer adequate. Wanna say hi? [email protected] Abroad In Japan shows available below, subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes, and *please* tell your friends! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 3, 201935 min

Why Japan's $1bn mascot is banned from The Olympics…

Chris updates the world on his favourite dough-bothering vending machine, and we find out about Kumamoto’s favourite son. Or daughter. Wanna say hi? [email protected] Abroad In Japan shows available below, subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes, and *please* tell your friends! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 27, 201935 min

How much is Japan’s most expensive train?

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.Wanna say hi? [email protected] Abroad In Japan shows available below, subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes, and *please* tell your friends! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 19, 201930 min

A real life Tokyo horror story…

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…Wanna say hi? [email protected] Abroad In Japan shows available below, subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes, and *please* tell your friends!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 12, 201942 min

Why climbing Mount Fuji isn't fun!

Even with those funky little sticks people seem to enjoy using. Wanna say hi? [email protected] Abroad In Japan shows available below, subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes, and *please* tell your friends!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 5, 201946 min

26 traits Japanese women want in a guy...

What a girl wants, what a girl needs - Chris and Pete see if they stack up to the perfect Japanese man. (Spoiler: they don't) Wanna say hi? [email protected] Abroad In Japan shows available below, subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes, and *please* tell your friends!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 30, 201948 min

Should travellers be worried about Fukushima?

The radiation may be lower than most people experience on an aeroplane, so why don't people visit Fukushima?Wanna say hi? [email protected] Abroad In Japan shows available below, subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes, and *please* tell your friends!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 22, 201939 min

4 Scams you should avoid in Japan!

Flags! Get your tiny flags! We're getting scammed in Japan. For science.Wanna say hi? [email protected] Abroad In Japan shows available below, subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes, and *please* tell your friends!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 15, 201944 min

Can a foreigner ever *truly* be Japanese?

Can a foreigner ever truly feel Japanese? We're also reading some of your emails.Wanna say hi? [email protected] Abroad In Japan shows available below, subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes, and *please* tell your friends! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 8, 201944 min

Why Japanese KFC might be good for you!

Crispy, crunchy chicken. Great for what ails ya!Wanna say hi? [email protected] Abroad In Japan shows available below, subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes, and *please* tell your friends!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 1, 201926 min

Japan's 40 year old virgins and a worrying population time-bomb

When a man and a woman love each other very much, they give one another a special hug...Wanna say hi? [email protected] Abroad In Japan shows available below, subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes, and *please* tell your friends! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 24, 201932 min

When Japanese-English mistakes go too far (Engrish nightmares)

Chris Broad's Engrish nightmares!There was a weird problem with this episode, but if you're reading this it should be fixed. Sorry guys! Pete xWanna say hi? [email protected] Abroad In Japan shows available below, subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes, and *please* tell your friends! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 18, 201930 min

The first 48 hours in Japan: what should you do?

A mere 172800 seconds in Japan: what would you do with them?Wanna say hi? [email protected] Abroad In Japan shows available below, subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes, and *please* tell your friends! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 10, 201950 min

Japan's biggest event in 30 years (Feat. Natsuki!)

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Natsuki makes his Abroad In Japan podcast debut with his searing-hot takes on the new emperor. Wanna say hi? [email protected] Abroad In Japan shows available below, subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes, and *please* tell your friends! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 3, 201937 min

You can buy popularity in Japan!

A poorly Chris gamely drags himself through another AIJ podcast, with wisdom to impart, and fevered sweat to...sweat.Wanna say hi? [email protected] Abroad In Japan shows available below, subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes, and *please* tell your friends! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 27, 201934 min

Is Japan losing patience with foreign tourists?

Park rules: leave your Japan as you'd like to find it, or something like that. Ranger Chris says so. Wanna say hi? [email protected] Abroad In Japan shows available below, subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes, and *please* tell your friends! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 20, 201932 min

Japanese company turns sex into renewable energy

White day rolls around once again...in the hay, it seems. Wanna say hi? [email protected] Abroad In Japan shows available below, subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes, and *please* tell your friends! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 13, 201937 min

Japanese culture: Breaking down barriers

Ariana Grande's furious with Japanese Kanji and a woman called Marie gets equally furious with the common chopstick. Wanna say hi? [email protected] More Abroad In Japan shows available below, subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes, and *please* tell your friends! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 6, 201930 min