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Weather and Foreign Tourists Blamed for Japan’s Rice Shortage

I'll have you know that every time I visit, I only eat Coolish. Blame us when there's a Milk and chemicals shortage! [email protected] for all your messages, our lovers! x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 16, 202422 min

Survey finds Japan to be least god-fearing nation

As God isn't our witness, we will return on Monday! [email protected] for all your fabulous takes if you would be so kind... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 12, 202427 min

Japan drops subsidy plan to draw women to rural areas upon marriage

"What are the politicians of Japan up to this week, then?""Oh." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 9, 202427 min

Police arrest man for stealing 3,000 pears in roughly 24 hours

If you'd like to shout out to all the pears - email [email protected], if you would! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 5, 202424 min

Why Chris Avoids Swimming in the Sea of Japan

Terror-hawks! True, awful terrible hawks. [email protected] for all your emails, pleasemailz! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 2, 202422 min

Foreign Tourist In Japan Arrested For Strange Activity On A Rural Shrine

Sponsored by delicious Royal Jelly! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 29, 202429 min

Japanese Man Saves $1 Million by Eating Simple Meals for 21 years

I bet his guts are in absolute ribbons! [email protected] for all your messages - thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 26, 202424 min

Japan Issues First-Ever Megaquake Alert After 7.1 Kyushu Quake

Iced coffee and toothache is a rough combo.🍹 Lost Bar! https://maps.app.goo.gl/dqwnq3ov7kjdMh91A?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 22, 202429 min

Chris and Sharla opened a bar!

TEN MOSCOW MULES PLEASE! LOSTAddress: Tokyo, Shibuya, Udagawacho 33-1, Grand Tokyo Shibuya Building 2F (behind the secret door😉)Open: Wednesday - Sunday 2pm - 10pm (closed Mon/Tues) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 19, 202425 min

The Mysterious Foreign Customers Who Skipped Japanese Inn Without paying!

Maybe they were adbucted by alien hotelliers? [email protected] for all your tripadvisor reviews.. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 15, 202434 min

¥66 Billion Stolen via Japanese Online Scams

Ghosts don't watch YouTube, people. WAKE UP! [email protected] for all your spooky messages.. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 12, 202424 min

Japanese Train Tracks Bending in the Insane Summer Heat

What if the train track bent right round so that all the trains came back at 180 degrees, landed on top of themselves like some ungodly real life game of Nokia snake? [email protected] if you can think of something just as retro and spectacular... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 8, 202425 min

Japan’s Foreign Population Surges 330,000 in a Year

If this continues, they might have to make the websites a bit [email protected] for your messages! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 5, 202426 min

The Japanese Idol Punished for Having a Secret Boyfriend

My secret girlfriend... she goes to another school! [email protected] for all your messages - gerrem in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 1, 202429 min

What Happens If You Ride the Wrong Shinkansen...

One of my shinkansen can only lie, the other can only tell the truth. [email protected] to get your messages in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 29, 202431 min

Super-Spicy Crisps Put Japanese Students in Hospital

Chris discovers a TERRIFYING audio log from the USCSS Donaldson... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 26, 202427 min

A Tragic Start to Mt Fuji Climbing Season

And the boys will be back same time on Thursday morning for more AIJ podcast fun! [email protected] for all your emotional freight and stories from your hols! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 22, 202429 min

Why Japan’s High Tech Reputation is a Lie

Needs more wee killer robots rolling around, we [email protected] for all your messages... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 18, 202427 min

Why I Love Japan’s Hidden Video Games Bars

Pete definitely beat Chris, hands down on Bomberman. No need to go check the video. [email protected] if you've got any tips for the SNES! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 15, 202426 min

Foreign student in Japan Charged for Riding Electric Suitcase Illegally!

After Thursday's mega-show, this little lad is short but sweet - we'll see you on Thursday for more Abroad In Japan Podcast fun! Ta-ra! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 11, 202422 min

Why Chris Resents His Dad for Building a Killer Robot

And mere mortal men can only dream of being able to resent their fathers for such a mad reason. [email protected] if you've got any tips for where to get flame retardant kevlar... or stories about Japan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 8, 202435 min

How Chris Met The King & The Emperor at Buckingham Palace

If you know where to get a white tie-suit in a hurry, help us out - [email protected]! We'll be back on Monday morning (UK time - the King's own time) for more fun and games and fine china. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 4, 202454 min

How Japanese Stores Throw Shoppers Out at Closing Time

We'd simply set off all the sprinklers! If you'd like to say hi - please do! We can't make this show without you. [email protected]! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 1, 202418 min

Tsushima Bans Tourists from Local Shrine

Combine the shrine with a whine. It's Tsushima, baby! [email protected] please, for all your messages! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 27, 202425 min

Japan Ranked Worst Country in World for Helping Strangers...

And can you hear...everything in a Love Hotel? [email protected] if you've ever heard anything go bump in the night... and we'll see you back here on Thursday morning, UK time! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 24, 202432 min

Japan’s Mission Impossible: Why Shibuya is Proposing to Ban Drinking Alcohol In Public

Cans! Cans! Cans in the street. We will miss them terribly, surely there must be some kind of loophole for those baseball caps with cans on each side... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 20, 202435 min

Why Japan is About to Break 1 Million Vending Machines!

Where will Pete get his delicious crepes? Only time will [email protected] - what's the strangest thing you've pulled out of a vending machine? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 17, 202430 min

Why a Japanese Billionaire CANCELLED his SpaceX Moon Trip!

Why have you had to cancel a mission to space? Let us know on [email protected]! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 12, 202427 min

Japan’s Cheapest Ramen Shop Burns Down

The slurp stops for no man... or fire! [email protected] for all your questions! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 9, 202427 min

Why Japanese Bars Never Close

Have you ever had a magical lock-in until the wee small hours? Get in touch! [email protected], baby! Also, would you eat doughnuts with cheese inside?! We're thinking...no. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 5, 202420 min

Does Chris Regret Moving to Tokyo One Year Later

Have you ever been given a thousand of the Queen's yen in the street? Get in touch - [email protected] ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 2, 202422 min

The Kindness of Strangers in Kyoto

Where was free umbrella chap when our dear Prime Minister needed him? [email protected] for all your wonderful chitter chat! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 29, 202424 min

The Criminal Groups Taking Over from the Yakuza

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

May 26, 202424 min

Japan’s Worst Ryokan Explained

What's a couple of mattresses between friends? [email protected] - get up on it with your emails! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 22, 202432 min

A Worrying Discovery on a Japanese Train

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May 20, 202425 min

Why Chris Feels Guilty After Encounter with Viewers!

Chris Broad: half business, half pleasure - but entirely podcast.If you'd like to say hello - please do! [email protected]! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 15, 202433 min

Tokyo Restaurants Charging Foreign Tourists Extra?

Pete's back with Chris and one of them has gone Eurovision CRAZY. [email protected] for all your messages! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 12, 202436 min

The Worst Foreigner in Japan (Feat. Premiertwo)

People are enjoying the forest... chop it down! More Petes coming your way this Sunday on the Abroad In Japan Podcast... join us then! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 8, 202443 min

Our Favourite Movies & TV Shows Set in Japan! (Feat. Ali Plumb!)

Super-special guest Ali Plumb kindly returns to the show for another swing at some of the best films to come from [email protected] - and on Wednesday A PETE RETURNS (Which one, we simply will not say) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 5, 202435 min

Walking the Historic Nakasendo Samurai Trail with special guest...Ali Plumb!

The terrifically clean-pawed Ali Plumb joins Chris for the next two shows - come along for the ride! [email protected] for all your messages... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 1, 202439 min

The Worst Gift to Receive from a Japanese Stranger

[email protected] for all your messages - we'll see you soon for more AIJ Podcast fun! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 28, 202434 min

My Worst Doctor Experience in Japan

"I didn't say it like Louis Theroux, Chris!"All your birthday well wishes for the big man to [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 24, 202440 min

Japan's sushi culture is in crisis!

And yet nobody cares about our lick-the-conveyor belt culture. For shame! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 21, 202422 min

Chris & Connor Survived 1,200km Cycling & Raised $1Million for Charity!

And Chris attacked a small boy with a water gun. FOR SHAME Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 18, 202438 min

Mt. Fuji Theme Park Ride SHUT DOWN!

0 to 180 kmph in 1.5 seconds? Yeah, spines don't like that.Apologies for Chris's slightly wonky mic - all will be repaired, re-fixed and reconditioned in the next show! [email protected] for all your messages... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 3, 202423 min

Angry Tourist RUINS Train Ceremony!

Thankfully for Chris, One Piece is not on the Japanese [email protected] for all your messages! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 1, 202436 min

Chris & Connor and their CRAZY One Thousand Mile Cycle Across Japan!

Sponsored (not sponsored) by Yakult. [email protected] for all your messages! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 27, 202433 min

How Godzilla & Miyazaki Beat Hollywood!

Chris yearns for the desert...and Pete wants to know where his Seetharaman Narayanan went to! [email protected] for all your messages, and we'll see you again on Wednesday... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 24, 202425 min

Why Kyoto Has Banned Tourists from Geisha District!

Won't somebody think of the [email protected] for all your messages and rude daubings! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 20, 202435 min

How a Japanese Principal Lost Everything...

We've totally done this, loads of times. You'll never take us alive copper *throws Candarel at policeman*Pete and Chris will return this Wednesday night - so do get your messages in over at [email protected]! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 17, 202429 min