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Japan Strips Powerful Unification Church of Religious Status

No more el tax breako for el churcho, turns out! [email protected] for all your messages - do get involved! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 25, 202320 min

Why Tokyo’s Public Baths Are Disappearing Fast: 50% Lost!

And does a VPN work to save you cash? Let us know if it's helped you! [email protected] for all your stories and questions - get involved! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 22, 202328 min

Sushi Restaurant Prankster Gets 5 Year Sentence for Licking Soy Sauce!

It better have been worth it. Like proper, fancy soy sauce. [email protected] is our email address - please use it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 18, 202330 min

The WORST Time to Visit Shibuya (Tokyo) Explained!

...When Pete's there, and he's been drinking red eyes ALL [email protected] if you'd like to say hello! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 16, 202333 min

Why this Japanese Bar BANNED Foreigners, Illegally!

If I had my way, they wouldn't let me in either. Or something. [email protected] to say hello... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 11, 202334 min

The Dark Side of Japan’s Entertainment Industry Exposed

With over 478 victims coming forward, the late Johnny Kitagawa's talent agency's decision to continue has been branded ill-advised at best, and a joke at worst. [email protected] for all your messages, and thanks for listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 8, 202329 min

Toxic Foreign Streamer Finally Arrested in Japan after 6 Months

He'll be doing his silly shouting...IN DA CLINK (possibly) [email protected] to say hello... so please do! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 4, 202343 min

The best airline for your Japan trip, revealed!

Pete and Chris are here, covered head to toe in Famichiki drip, doing the Abroad In Japan [email protected] for all your messages, and style tips! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 1, 202322 min

Is Japanese TV *really* that bad?

Still ridiculously jet-lagged, Pete joins the soon-to-be-ridiculously jet-lagged Chris Broad for more Japan chat! [email protected] for all your messages and sleep tips! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 27, 202328 min

The Weirdest Hotels In Japan: revealed!

Pete saddles Sarah with literally the WORST hotel staff in the known universe for a non-Japanese speaker: DINOSAURS! [email protected] to say hullo! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 24, 202335 min

Why Pro Wrestling in Japan is the best in the world!

Pete has returned from his first Japan jaunt in over three years - warning: he's quite manic. [email protected] to say hello, and please do! Love you lots, Pete and Chris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 20, 202333 min

The Hokkaido Police Officer Who Left His Gun in a Convenience Store

Pick up some delicious chicken, a usb lead or two, and a revolver at your local convenience! [email protected] for all your messages, podcats! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 17, 202327 min

Does Chris Want To Leave Japan At Last?

Climb aboard the baseball train, team awesome! [email protected] for all your ticketing needs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 13, 202323 min

The Osaka Locals Who Spent $500 Treating Foreign Tourists

Just make sure you finish your onigiri first, so that the bugs don't get it. [email protected] for all your messages of support and drawings of us being thrown into fiery pits! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 10, 202323 min

China Bans Japanese Seafood As Fukushima Releases Water

Pete and Chris will return, filled to the gills with radioactive content shortly - in the meantime [email protected] - send in your messages or links you'd like us to look at! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 6, 202333 min

Hunting for Pokemon in Japan - is it actually fun?

Lids, and the people who hunt them [email protected] for your messages and if you'd like to see our bad selves in video form, subscribe to our youtube channel here:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgL1f1txLPqr2XpQlKlKmEg?sub_confirmation=1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 3, 202335 min

Is the world’s most deadly fish worth eating?

Fugu - it's what's for dinner! [email protected] for your messages and if you'd like to see our fu and gu in video form, subscribe to our youtube channel here:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgL1f1txLPqr2XpQlKlKmEg?sub_confirmation=1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 30, 202329 min

The Japanese City Pressuring Pregnant Women

It's a man's world. That's why it's frequently unfettered sh*[email protected] for your messages and if you'd like to see our bad selves in video form, subscribe to our youtube channel here:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgL1f1txLPqr2XpQlKlKmEg?sub_confirmation=1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 27, 202331 min

Why I AVOID Eating 7-Eleven Onigiri Rice Balls

Extra value crunch! Pete and Chris are reunited in Stak studios and drink some exceedingly expensive Starbucks. [email protected] for your messages and if you'd like to see our coffees in video form: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgL1f1txLPqr2XpQlKlKmEg?sub_confirmation=1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 23, 202333 min

Why Travelling Japan without Cash is about to Get More Complicated

Head on over to https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgL1f1txLPqr2XpQlKlKmEg to peek at this lad in full-motion-video! On Wednesday, Pete and Chris will be reunited, broadcasting from the SAME ROOM! Will Pete manage to order a couple of Starbucks coffees correctly? No, no he will not. [email protected] for all of your messages... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 20, 202331 min

Why Not to Leave Food Uneaten in a Japanese Ramen Shop

Waste not, want not! Pete and Chris will return on Sunday for another slice of Japan, but in the meantime you can head over here to watch this stuff in video form, baby! https://www.youtube.com/@[email protected] for all your messages - see you soon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 16, 202324 min

Tourist Tarnishes 1,000 Year Japanese Temple with Tacky Cat Drawing

What's wrong with some good old-fashioned doodlin'? As you may of heard, we can now be perused visually at your convinience over here - https://www.youtube.com/@AbroadInJapanPod (Video version drops just under 24 hours after this one!) [email protected] for all your messages of support and derision - and we'll meet you back here on Wednesday night! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 13, 202332 min

'Barbenheimer' Backlash in Nuclear-Scarred Japan as Warner Bros Apologises

And if you'd like to see this show in video form - subscribe to our brand new AIJ Podcast Youtube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgL1f1txLPqr2XpQlKlKmEg?sub_confirmation=1AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com if you'd like to say hello... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 9, 202327 min

How to Get the Yakuza's Business Cards while Travelling Japan

Head on over to www.youtube.com/ to check out the podcast in video form! And would you wear a personal air conditioned jacket? [email protected] to let us know! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 6, 202328 min

Did Chris & Natsuki Survive the 3,776m Climb up Mount Fuji?

Oxygen and ciggies. It's what this proud nation was built upon. [email protected] to say hello, and stay tuned for a BEEEEG announcement on Sunday!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 2, 202330 min

Chris and Natsuki Have Set Off to Climb Mount Fuji! (3776m)

Hide his ciggys. It's the only way Natsuki's going to make it up there! [email protected] to say hello please! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 30, 202331 min

Why Oppenheimer Isn't Being Released in Japan (Yet)

Chris 'Barbie' Broad and Donaldson 'Oppo' Petester will be back on Sunday for more AIJ [email protected] to say hello - and keep listening for some BIG news on the way shortly... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 26, 202325 min

Teenage Tourist Carves name into 1,200 year-old temple in Japan

Come on, it's hardly a  1,300 year-old temple in Japan. Now those things are PRECIOUS. [email protected] for all your messages! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 23, 202331 min

The Bizarre Region in Japan Where Dolphins, Squids & Monkeys Attack Humans!

The Abroad In Japan Breastfeeding SPECTACULAR! [email protected] for all your messages of support for Chris' new direction...Make sure you pre-order Chris's book - some great breastfeeding tips in there! https://linktr.ee/abroadinjapanbook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 19, 202329 min

How to Lose $4,600 in a Tokyo Bar: Scams in Japan!

They finally got someone bang to rights! Well done that sleepy, empty-walleted man! [email protected] to say hello on the email pipes... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 16, 202335 min

A Ghost in Japan: Are the Japanese Superstitious?

And the boys will return on Sunday, Chris's lumbar in pieces after a week of moving metal around! [email protected] for all ya chat! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 12, 202328 min

Okinawa's Seas Turned Blood Red...BUT WHY?

[email protected] for all your messages...but we'll be back on Wednesday night UK time for more fun and games and probably more than a little industrial ocean tampering. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 9, 202324 min

Japan to Release 1 Million Tons of Fukushima Radioactive Water into the Pacific

...for a laugh. Pete and Chris will be back in the former's car for more amazing stories from the other side of the world on Sunday night! Join [email protected] to say hullo! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 5, 202326 min

What Are the Risks of Eating Sushi?

[email protected] for all your emails, memes and drawings! Lovely Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 2, 202327 min

Should you book your Japan trip using AI?

Have you ever tried to cool down in an adult store? [email protected]! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 28, 202332 min

Japan Raises Age of Sexual Consent from 13 to 16

Yeesh! Apologies if Petey sounds a little robotic in this one - last show before mic quality goes back to normal! In the meantime keep your messages coming in, [email protected] babes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 25, 202329 min

10 Worst Inconveniences of Travelling in Japan as a Foreign Tourist!

If young Peter sounds a little robotic this week apologies! He had a little problem with his mic that Chris had to spend a good while cleaning up! Back to normal next week! Pray for PeteMic™In the meantime, do keep your bits and bobs flowing in... [email protected] and robot Pete and Chris will return this sunday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 21, 202329 min

Why NOT to work for a Japanese Company

A lot of forms to fill in. Loads! [email protected] for all your messages! Oh and if you'd like to listen to the VGC video games podcast you've been hearing all about over the past few weeks on this channel - that can be found here: https://lnk.to/VGC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 18, 202329 min

Why Japan's Biggest Sushi Chain is Suing Diner for $400,000

Don't lick stuff in public. Nothing good ever [email protected] for all your messages! Love you xOh and if you'd like to listen to the VGC video games podcast you've been hearing all about over the past few weeks on this channel - that can be found here: https://lnk.to/VGC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 14, 202329 min

Driving in Japan as a Tourist: Is it Genuinely Worth it?

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Jun 13, 202329 min

Why these Japanese Vending Machines Are About to Become Free of Charge

Just want that sweet, free sweetcorn soup, [email protected] for all your chitter-chat!Oh and if you'd like to listen to the VGC video games podcast you've been hearing all about over the past few weeks on this channel - that can be found here: https://lnk.to/VGC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 7, 202330 min

Chris Has Found a New Studio in Tokyo at Last

[email protected] if you'd like to say hullo, as always!Oh and if you'd like to listen to the VGC video games podcast you've been hearing all about over the past few weeks on this channel - that can be found here: https://lnk.to/VGC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 4, 202331 min

Why NOT to Drink the Water at a Japanese Shrine

Slightly later than advertised - here's this Wednesday's Abroad In Japan shooooow! [email protected] if you'd like to say hello, team awesome! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 1, 202329 min

When Dining in a Japanese Michelin Star Restaurant Goes Horribly Wrong

Yum yum, in my TUM! [email protected] for all your comments and questions! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 30, 202328 min

Japan's Most Dishonest Product Fined $40,000 for Weight Loss Lies

Ship with soup! Pete and Chris will return on your friend and mine, SUNDAY. [email protected] to say hello, babes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 24, 202330 min

The Japanese Restaurant that Buys KFC and Re-sells it on the Menu

A delicious, loss leading service from our plucky bar owner! [email protected] for your messages! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 21, 202335 min

The Dangers of Walking through Kobe City at Night!

Thanks for listening, and don't go near dem bears please! [email protected] for all your messages... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 17, 202326 min

The Hokkaido Worker Who Found ¥10 Million Cash in a Bag

And the laaaaads will return same time, 10pm UK time on Wednesday for more podcast fun! TELL EVERYONE YOU KNOW. [email protected]... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 14, 202325 min

Japan Cracks Down on Upskirting & Capturing Non-Consensual Photos

Welcome to another big ol' Abroad In Japan shindig. Don't worry about your shoes, keep 'em on! [email protected] to say hello, and please do! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 10, 202328 min

The Foreign Tourist Saved at a Japanese Shopping Mall

And the boys (with marginally better audio quality) will return same bat channel, 10pm on Wednesday UK [email protected] to say hullo, squires Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 7, 202329 min