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Tourist Shocked to Find Stranger Under Japanese Hotel Bed

Foul, foul stuff indeed. Don't have nightmares, or miss the next instalment of the Abroad In Japan podcast, this Monday! [email protected] for your dispatches, or awful stories of weirdos! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 15, 202524 min

What Raw Chicken Sashimi really tastes like!

Pull up a seat, let's bloody eat! It's the Abroad In Japan Podcast, cooked medium [email protected] for your messages! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 12, 202528 min

Japan’s Busiest Bullet Train Route Halted by Snake!

Trains: just big bloody metal snakes, baby! [email protected] for your messages for young Christopher... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 8, 202533 min

Foolish Hiker Rescued from Mount Fuji Twice in One Week!

At this point, you simply have to say the man is an idiot. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 5, 202532 min

Chris & Connor Survive the 1,500km Cyclethon & Raise Over $1 Million!

And did Chris experience them getting over the 1 million mark? No, no he didn't. Because his bladder is just toooo important. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 1, 202540 min

Back in time: Seoul vs Tokyo!

Chris and Pete will return on Thursday for a full debrief on the charity record destroying cyclothon - so make sure you meet us back here for that. For todays show, we thought we'd remind ourselves of the before times, and show that was recorded after Pete and Chris had just that second returned from Korea, so decided a K-pop special was in order! (Pop = population.)Do get in touch via [email protected] and the boy Broad (35 and loving life) will be here to answer all your questions on Thursday 1st May! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 28, 202558 min

12 Things We Hate about Japan Feat. ‪@CDawgVA‬!

Recorded in the days before Chris and Connor headed out on their epic cyclothon, they tried to figure out how to dispose of a six-foot monkey [email protected] for all your messages - Pete and Chris will return shortly, once Chris has removed his ever-so-tight cycling pants. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 24, 202543 min

73-Year-Old American Detained for Bringing Dangerous Item into Japan!

Bang bang, my Chrissy shot me down! [email protected] for all your messages of support for Chris' big cycle! (And tips for saddle soreness.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 21, 202523 min

Nintendo Switch 2 - cheaper in Japan?

Is it worth learning Japanese just for this? Maybe!Pete and Chris will be back this coming Monday morning, BST... In the meantime chuck your two penneth in: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 17, 202530 min

Mega-Earthquake Threat for Japan!

With apologies for lateness (damn tech gremlins) - here's the Abroad In Japan podcast! Pete and Chris will return same time on Thursday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 15, 202527 min

Japan's UFO capital...revealed!

Would you drink the forbidden ramen soup?Pete and Chris will return this Monday morning, bellies full of everything but this - email the show on [email protected]... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 10, 202531 min

Back in time: Abroad In Japan ft. Sharla and Dogen!

With Chris currently fixing up his fixie for a two-wheeled jaunt across Northern Japan, we thought we'd take a step back in time to those home-based records during Covid - starting with Sharla and Chris figuring out what the best mackerel-based hotel is, followed up by Dogen telling us all how to perform the very best backflip, and the best way to learn Japanese!Pete and Chris will return Thursday for the next show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 7, 202536 min

Why Chris & Connor Are Cycling 1,500km Across Japan in April!

Charitable in the streets, uncharitable a sheet to their own [email protected] for your messages of support and chafing prevention tips! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 3, 202529 min

What Happened to Tokyo’s ‘Lost’ 4 Billion Yen?

See a penny, pick it up - all the day you'll have the unbearable weight of the world on your shoulders for not doing the right thing. 10:40.06016:16.054 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 31, 202524 min

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