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Japan's Biggest Earthquake in 10 Years Wrecks Abroad in Japan Studio

Here's ya boi Chris, with a little mini-podcast, ready to blow your socks off with information and pathos and stories about a busted up studio. [email protected] for all your messages, and Chris will be back with a full-fat episode on Wednesday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 28, 202210 min

End of an Era as Iconic Japanese Virtual Youtuber Says Goodbye

The very non-virtual Pete and Chris will return on the 27th for more fun and games (and podcasts) [email protected] if you'd like to say 'ello! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 23, 202224 min

Japan's Creepy 300 Year Old Mermaid Mummy Investigated by Scientists

Fishy business with Petey Pie and Crafty Chris! [email protected] for all your odds and sods, baby! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 20, 202222 min

How Chris REALLY Felt Interviewing Ken Watanabe

It's finally here! The meeting of the minds - one of People magazine's 50 most beautiful people back in 2004, and Ken Watanabe! [email protected] for all your messages! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 16, 202233 min

Why Pete REALLY Failed His Interview to Teach in Japan

Postscript: Pete went through his old yahoo account to see if he could find any correspondence about the sorry affair. Turns out they deleted all the emails older than two years ago. As if those years have been that good.. [email protected] for all your silly chat! BOOM! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 13, 202234 min

Tokyo's Grumpiest Japanese Man is in Asakusa Selling Bread

Can ya even melon bear it? Petey-kun and Chrissy-chan will return very soon for more podcast fun - but in the meantime get your questions and answers and daft stories in to [email protected]! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 9, 202227 min

Don't Hug People in Japan | Awkward Etiquette Explained

...but if you do, just a quick one will suffice. Leave their ribs be! [email protected] for all your clart - get your messages in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 6, 202229 min

Why I Love Japanese Nightlife

Dancing. Sweaty people, dancing. Ooolong tea and Moscow Mules on tap. [email protected] for all that chat, baby! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 2, 202233 min

How a Failing Osaka Cafe Turned Around Their Business Overnight

Cats. The answer is always cats. Cats [email protected] to get your questions and demands in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 27, 202235 min

Why NOT to Drink Alcohol and Ride Bicycles in Japan

Pete and Chris will be back on Wednesday for more Japan-shaped hi-jinx! [email protected] to get your messages on the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 23, 202239 min

Why Valentines Day in Japan is Broken into 2 Days!

Probably to sell more blimmin' cards! Pete and Chris will be back in a few days time to do it all over again, but in the meantime - head on over to [email protected] to give us your messages! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 20, 202231 min

$50 Strawberries & $200 Watermelons | Japan's Crazily Expensive Luxury Fruit

Someone's been having it away with some prize strawberries, and Pete and Chris are on the [email protected] for all your comments, questions and drawings! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 16, 202227 min

Seven Eleven Japan Unleashes Holographic ATMs!

Spooky ghost ATMs for all! Pete and Chris finger their keypads with wanton abandon here on the pod, and if you'd like to steer the jury just send a missive to [email protected]! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 13, 202234 min

The Dark Side of Japan's Money Lending Culture

Pete and Chris will return, like furious money collectors on Wednesday evening at 2200 (GMT, baby!)In the meantime - get your message read out on the show - [email protected]! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 9, 202227 min

Why I Didn't Get Homesick Moving to Japan

Open up your hate, and let it flow into Chris and Pete! Get up, come on get down with the sickness!Email [email protected] if you'd like your message read out on the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 6, 202231 min

American Travellers Explain Japan's Craziest Bar

And we'll be chasing you down the road once again on Sunday - join us then! In the meantime get your comments, questions coming in at [email protected] and we'll see you soon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 2, 202227 min

Japan's WORST Ever Pick-Up Line Revealed

...its a doozy. [email protected] for all that lovely, gooey email goodness and we'll see you on Wednesday for more of this! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 30, 202234 min

Japanese Convenience Stores Mock McDonald's Potato Shortage

Spuds, spuds everywhere - so let's all have some fries! [email protected] for all your messages. To get yours read out...get in touch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 26, 202225 min

Japan's Deadliest Food is a Popular Dessert

Pete and Kissy Chris are back for more AIJ fun! Pete's riddled with covid again, Chris is exhausted as he's been up late editing again... and we'll be back on Sunday to do it all over [email protected] for all your messages! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 23, 202229 min

The Reason Japan's 4m Vending Machines Are Having a Resurgence

A man has to have his Pocari sweat, baby! [email protected] to say hello, and Pete and Chris will be back on here very soon for more nonsense! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 19, 202225 min

Why Japan's Extreme 100 Noodle Bowl Challenge Gets Demonetised on Youtube

Greed: one of YouTube's deadly sins. Donny and Chris will return in a few days time for more AIJ fun but in the [email protected] for all your messages! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 16, 202225 min

Osaka Residents Receive 10,000 Yen Envelopes From Stranger

Free money Wednesday with Petey and Christo. [email protected] - say hello, won't you? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 12, 202225 min

A Worrying Future as Japan Invents a Lickable TV Screen

Ookii oppais and lickable tv screens! It's a weird old show this Sunday! [email protected] for all your messages, get involved... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 9, 202227 min

Why Quitting Your Job in Japan is a Nightmare

Pete and Chris return for more tales of weird palm readers, and job-quitting [email protected] if you've been affected by aaaany of the stories features in this episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 5, 202228 min

The Sneaky Way to Beat Your New Year's Resolution

Chris (Sendai, tired) and Pete (Essex, pumped) start the year as they mean to go on - by chatting all things Japan, [email protected] for all that good stuff. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 2, 202230 min

The Japanese Police Officer Suspended for Stealing 200 Yen ($2)

A copper steals a couple for a packet of ciggies, and the lads talk about the desperately sad wind [email protected] for all ya yappinz! Have a great new year celebration, even if you're just planning on staying in your house like Pete! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 29, 202126 min

Chris Horrified as McDonald's Japan Runs Out of French Fries

On this week's show Pete and Chris imagine a world without french fries (not good) and how Natsuki for some reason has two different birthdays! [email protected] for all your messages of support and criticism! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 26, 202130 min

Japanese Scientists Develop Glowing Masks That Detect COVID!

[email protected] for all your chattanooga, baby! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 22, 202125 min

Seven Eleven Begins Delivering Food by Drone!

[email protected] to say hello, so do so! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 19, 202123 min

Japanese Billionaire Blast Off to Space Ahead of His 2023 Journey to the Moon!

Pete and Chris return for more fun, games and billionaire bashing! [email protected] returns on Sunday, so look out for us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 16, 202130 min

Japan’s Greatest AirBNB Host Lives in Osaka

...and he swears his name is Elvis!Pete and Chris will return on Wednesday for more of this silliness, but in the meantime do drop us a line at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 12, 202128 min

Why Japanese People Are Getting Fatter

...and why Pete's rice cooker purchase could save him a fortune on new trousers if only he actually used it, instead of ordering in pizza. [email protected] to say hello, so please do! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 8, 202126 min

Tokyo’s Most Overrated Hotel

I mean any hotel sounds great when Jesus and Mary Chain is [email protected] for all your messages! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 5, 202129 min

Japanese is Home to the Deepest (Working) Underwater Mailbox in the World!

Why didn't they just make a lovely tall [email protected] if you'd like to say Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 1, 202128 min

Why Japan is Facing a Fried Chicken Shortage!

...and it's not because Chris is eating it! [email protected] for all your messages. Say hello, won'tcha? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 28, 202129 min

Kyoto's Last Samurai Will Chop Food Up on Your Stomach

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

Nov 24, 202124 min

The Couple Dating Long Distance: Romance from Spain to Hokkaido!

What would be inside an Abroad In Japan cake? Let us [email protected]! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 21, 202134 min

How Chris Became the Sapporo Poker Champion

...he's an incredibly gifted card counter. Casinos hate the man. [email protected] if you'd like a man from Kent to read out your messages in a reproduction of a 1980s Japanese sweet store in an office building in Sendai! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 17, 202130 min

The Best Place to Spend Christmas in Japan

...in a chimney, after a terrible attempt to enchant your kids. Silly [email protected] to say hello, won'tcha? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 14, 202127 min

Why I'm Scared to Talk on Japanese Trains

Ferme la bouche, lads! Chris and Pete talk in hushed tones about what's new in Japan right now. [email protected] for all your talk, too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 10, 202130 min

Is Japan FINALLY Going to Re-open its Borders?

Chris wrote that title. Don't blame Pete for the bait. hehe!Pete and Chris are back - Pete, trying to set up a business meeting, Chris trying to prevent said [email protected] to say hello, and please do so! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 7, 202131 min

Why Japan's Awkward Blind Date Parties Are So Popular

Bring ya friends, let's have a date! Pete and Chris return with another sexy, informative yomp through the fax machine and beyond. [email protected] to say hello and get your dispatch on the pod! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 3, 202128 min

The truth about my wife's pants!

Pete and Chris tee off once more on the St Andrews - grade course that is the Abroad In Japan [email protected] to say how very wrong Pete is on the noble sport of gorofu. (Or is it a good aruku spoiled?) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 31, 202129 min

Is there anything you can't eat rice with?

Pete and Chris are both giddy, positively giddy about presenting you lovely lot with another Abroad in Japan podcast. And I think you can probably tell just by listening, frankly. Off their blimmin' heads, they [email protected] for all your sexy dispatches, we'll be back on Sunday to do it all over again Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 27, 202137 min

Why Not to Fall Asleep on the Midnight Tokyo Train

Well, it's cheaper than a hotel! Pete and Chris return with some big-hitting Abroad in Japan podcast action - and you're more than welcome to [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 24, 202128 min

Japan's Obscene Nazi Themed Host Club

Unspeakably tasteless host clubs and the very best Finish confectionary - it must be the Abroad In Japan [email protected] for all your messages and rude daubings! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 20, 202131 min

Have We Ever Experienced a Volcanic Eruption in Japan?

Rumblings, deep within - and it's not Chris' stomach after a mountain of karaage - it's the AIJ [email protected] if you'd like to say hello... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 17, 202127 min

Kyoto Ramen Shop Bans Youtubers FOREVER

"SD card outta my sushi!" Pete and Chris return to the scene of the ramen crime once more - and if you'd like to get in touch with the show, hit us up on [email protected]! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 13, 202126 min

How Japanese Locals Avoid Talking to Foreigners (An Ingenious Tactic)

Pete and Chris are back for another stellar AIJ pod pod! Thanks to listener Oscar for creating a glorious bit of musical loveliness for the pod!Check out Oscar's fantastic Hard-Off tribute to all things AIJ - https://soundcloud.com/oscastyle/sets/abroad-in-japan-podcast-tributeAnd of course [email protected] for all your messages.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 10, 202133 min

Speaking Japanese with a heavy accent

Pete returns from his holiday, and the boys are spotted out on the open road as they cause fender benders the length and breadth of [email protected] to get your questions in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 6, 202131 min