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Abroad in Japan

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Climbing Mount Fuji in 2025 Just Got Harder

Just don't wear shorts, Chris! [email protected] for all your messages, ya big hunks! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 27, 202530 min

How Chris Got Scammed in Kyoto!

"I've got your private hire right here!" *punch*[email protected] for all your messages, thanks! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 24, 202536 min

Assassins Creed Vs. Japan: Controversy Explained

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

Mar 20, 202540 min

The Tokyo Store Where Customers Pay to Shoplift

Well that's hardly the spirit, is it? [email protected] if you've got any half inched cosmetics to sell... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 17, 202524 min

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

Less than awesome development, that!Get your superfast Japan eSIM at https://jjesim.com and you can email Chris here: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 13, 202527 min

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

..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 [email protected]... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 10, 202530 min

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

And Pete and Chris will be back with their best suits for another show on Monday morning here on this ol' feed! [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 6, 202528 min

Japanese Ramen Shop Owner Offers Bounty for Bad Reviewers

If you want to watch anime on the Yamanote, get yasel' an eSim! https://jjesim.com/11:1525:17.069 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 3, 202532 min

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

RICE: It's what's for [email protected] if you can think of what to eat instead of Japan's greatest carb!1335 2301 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 27, 202532 min

Japanese Men's Most Attractive Female Professions Revealed

What would you like your partner to do? [email protected]! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 24, 202545 min

Japan's Record-Breaking Snowfall Causes Chaos

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

Feb 20, 202534 min

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

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

Feb 17, 202534 min

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

Have you ever been off the beaten track and exclaimed "other people might really dig this place!" [email protected] - let us know! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 13, 202537 min

Would you sleep on a bus-based bunk bed?

A Broad in a bus based bunk bed, bawling badly. [email protected] is the way you can fire your poison darts of information into our ears! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 10, 202533 min

Tragedy in the sinkhole

And Pete and Chris will return same time this coming Monday - so you have a super weekend, won't you? [email protected] for all your messages... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 6, 202533 min

Japan’s Unleashes New Tactic to Stop Badly Behaving Tourists

"Oh... don't start fires. Don't shoplift. When will this woke nonsense end?"[email protected] is the way you can manipulate your computer to send Chris some of your lovely messages. Please do so! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 3, 202537 min

Japan’s Deadliest Dish Explained

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

Jan 29, 202529 min

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

"How big was the tuna?""Motorbike-sized""But how big was the motorbike?" "Tuna-sized" "Get out." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 23, 202522 min

2720 - The year when Japan has one child left!

And that child... doesn't even like Coolish. Doesn't even bare thinking [email protected] for you ideas to get everyone lovemakin' again! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 20, 202519 min

Meat Thief Tracked 1,000km across Japan

Ever touched a capybara? Get in touch - [email protected]! 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 16, 202529 min

The League of Unpopular Men!

Pete and Chris are reunited in the same studio for the first time in... a month! [email protected] for all your messages... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 12, 202533 min

Family Mart Chicken Added to Japanese School Lunches

And if you'd like to see Pete's video - it's inside the video version of this very episode - https://www.youtube.com/@AbroadInJapanPodcastThe boys will return this Friday, 10th of Jan! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 2, 202531 min

Japan Bans Questionable Baby Names!

But "Natsuki The Baby" is presumably still fine, [email protected] for your favourite anime-related naming ideas! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 30, 202432 min

Japan’s 10 Greatest Food Locations Revealed

We promise it's not a list of Family Marts with the best [email protected] for your very best food recommendations! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 26, 202431 min

Japan's $26 Billion Discovery Might Change Its Fortunes

Gizzit! Giz that lovely stuff under the sea. GIZZIT! Have you ever handed someone a lot of rubbish for a laugh? [email protected] for all your messages! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 23, 202426 min

Why This Man Ate at Sukiya for 1,800 Days

Could not want a big bowl of beefy rice more right now, frankly! [email protected] - could you do over a thousand days of beef bits? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 19, 202427 min

Japan’s Toughest Competition Is Far From Normal

What's the most exotic stamp you've gotten in Japan? Let us know - [email protected] for all your messages! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 16, 202423 min

The Ultimate Tokyo Night Out Explained!

Filler words, Red Eyes and a big night out! [email protected] if you've ever darkened the doors of Century club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 12, 202433 min

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

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

Dec 9, 202426 min

Yakuza Helpline Hack Leaves Victims & Informants in Danger

"Why, it's bring a cat to work day!" [email protected] for all your Yakuza information. See it, say it... sorted. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 5, 202425 min

Japan ranks last in romance satisfaction for second straight year

Pete and Chris are back in his colourful studio, pawing through your fax machine missives, and complaining about how hot that onsen was. [email protected] to give the lads both barrels! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 2, 202428 min

Animal Attacks in Japan Rising Against Foreign Tourists

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

Nov 28, 202417 min

How to spend your first day in Tokyo!

Eating coolish, suspiciously lemony chicken and watching crows eat trash in the street! [email protected] for your messages... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 25, 202423 min

Japan’s Most Stunning Hot Spring Town Limits Tourists

Two. Two tourists permitted to enter per moon cycle, and be damned those who scratch at our hefty [email protected] for your messages! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 21, 202432 min

American Man Arrested for Defacing Tokyo's Biggest Shrine

"Get this wolverine-clawed man out of my sight!" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 18, 202433 min

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

When we touch, when we kiss... danger danger... high [email protected] if you've ever thrown a pair of sneakers onto some overhead wires. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 14, 202428 min

Japan Reacts to the Return of President Donald Trump

Did Shinzo Abe save trump from beyond the grave? [email protected] for all your questions, answers and so on! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 11, 202430 min

Robot Retrieves First Melted Fuel from Fukushima Nuclear Reactor

Little flakes, flaking off. Gotta catch those little flakes! [email protected] to say hello to your little friends (Pete and Chris) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 7, 202434 min

The Party is Over: Japan’s Crackdown on Fun

*removes liquid latex and stupid hat and apologises* [email protected] for any bright ideas, or really dumb ones! Gerrem in... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 4, 202443 min

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

"I'm selling these fine leather watches" [email protected] if you've got some hooky watches to offload. We'll ask you no questions and you'll tell us no lies! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 31, 202428 min

Chris’ Angry Rant about Youtubers Goes Viral

The sweet tangy punchly of a Lunchly... [email protected] if you've found mold on your own cheese stash! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 28, 202445 min

Britain’s WORST Man is Coming to Japan

Last time we let Chris write his own titles. [email protected] for all your messages! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 23, 202425 min

Japan’s Bizarre Beauty Standards Explained!

What if I add an extra eye in the centre of my forehead? Are you not [email protected] if you'd like to say a big 'hiya'! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 21, 202424 min

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

Wait until those ancient wiseguys find out about our new invention - butter! Gerrit down ya, oldies... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 17, 202435 min

Why Chris Met the Governor of Tokyo

WHY, INDEED! [email protected] if you've ever met a member of the ruling classes... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 14, 202435 min

Unexploded US Bomb Detonates at Japanese airport

[email protected] for all your explosive messages... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 10, 202423 min

Japan’s Pizza Delivery Service…for Dogs

Little email special for you all to kick off the week - if you'd like your message to nestle among our many dispatches, [email protected]! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 7, 202422 min

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

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! [email protected] for all your messages - Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 3, 202430 min

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

If you bash your heads on medium sized doorways, do send us a message - [email protected]! 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 23, 202423 min

Dozens of Flights Canceled After Scissors Go Missing at Hokkaido Airport

No scissoring in the aisles, please! [email protected] for all your messages! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 19, 202427 min