Abroad in Japan

The boys are back! And they've apparently got loads of money to spend in Japan. (We wish.) What would you drop a sweet grand on? If you want to get in touch, send us a message as abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to fin...

The boys are back behind closed doors, doing what the do best - talk nonsense! If you want to get in touch, send us a message as abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Abroad in Japan is the podcast de...

Pete returns from his holiday to a very different London, and Chris considers hanging out with some hungry deer. Oh and the Olympics looks like it might not happen for another twelve months, for obvious reasons! If you want to get in touch, send us a message as abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a...

This week we’ve got some chat about where the best place is to go and see 'Hanami', otherwise known as Japan’s world famous cherry blossom! We’re also discussing whether you’re likely to be denied access to certain areas if you have piercings and Japan’s attitude towards animals. Plus Pete is filling us in on his trip to see Watford v Liverpool with Kayta and Chris is teasing a potential sequel to...

As the coronavirus epidemic continues, we’re talking about the value of silence in Japanese culture. Chris had a very awkward experience in a silent meeting when he first started working in Japan. We’re also giving some tips for recovering from jet lag, keeping your phone number, soba restaurants and bullet trains. Plus speedy Japanese! Get in touch at abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com. ***Please tak...

On today’s episode we’re talking about why people are frantically stocking up on toilet roll in Japan, as well as some more on the coronavirus and how COVID-19 might impact the Olympics.  Also coming up, Chris is introducing his brand new website abroadinjapan.com, there’s some Speedy Japanese and we're answering your questions from the mailbox. To get in touch with your questions, send a mes...

As the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic continues to spread, is the crisis making Japan less friendly to visitors? Abroad in Japan is the podcast devoted to the most unique country in the world. Subscribe for new podcasts twice a week, every week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of Abroad in Japan, we're talking all about the Coronavirus, and the impact it’s had on Japan so far. We discuss the precautions the government have been taking, how it’s affecting tourism, and advise you whether you need to cancel your travel plans - short answer...no! Also on today’s show, Pete’s sharing his experience of an ANA Room, seaweed farming and we take a usual di...

It's been two years since the first ever episode of Abroad in Japan! The boys are together in Japan celebrating, with even more Strong Zero than last week. It's a fax machine special to mark the occasion, so they're tackling tonnes of your questions, from where to find the best pizza bread to winning sumo wrestlers, there's lots to cover. Get involved! ***Please take the time to rate and review us...

Armed with ample amounts of Strong Zero, Chris and Pete are bringing you a special episode of Abroad in Japan, from the Sapporo Snow Festival! There's also Speedy Japanese, some dodgy receipts found under the bed and some of your Mailbox questions get answered. Plus... McDonald's have a new item on the menu, Adult Cream Pie anyone? ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts&nb...

This week we're offering up some of the best places to visit in Japan! All of the destinations on the list are a little bit off the beaten track, outside of common tourist destinations like Tokyo and Kyoto, so we'll be telling you how easy they are to reach, and why they're worth visiting. These are some of our absolute favourite parts of the country, so get your pen and paper ready people. We're...

Whether you're a regular commuter in Japan, or you're planning a big trip across the country, this week we're preparing you with everything you need to remember not to do on the train. From blocking doors, to how you should sit, consider this episode a comprehensive education on using Japanese trains. We're also asking important questions about 'gran class' on the bullet train - how far do the sea...

We're a few weeks into 2020 and it's time to start planning. Here are some of the things we're going to be getting up to this year, from purchasing oyster shaped cushions and tasting wagyu sandwiches in Shibuya, to going on road trips and visiting hot springs - there's tonnes of stuff we want to do in Japan this year. Will Pete's lifelong dreams of becoming a ninja be coming true this year? We're...

Apparently Carlos Ghosn has snuck out of Japan in a music box... So we're discussing Japan's justice system. Also on the show, we answer your questions about sustaining a vegetarian diet in Japan and avoiding alcohol! ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners...

Happy New Year! It’s the start of a brand new decade! Chris is planning a trip to the Sapporo Snow Festival and a study has (supposedly) revealed the top careers Japanese women find the most attractive, but can you guess them? We also talk about equality in Japan and reveal some of our plans for the Tokyo Olympics happening later this year. On top of all of that… we’re also giving some of our best...

Merry Christmas! Chris is back in the UK and he's come to the studio armed with a Christmas present for Pete and a belly full of fry ups. We're also renaming Pete - our top London radio DJ and certified Japanophile. Will we be calling him King Coolish from now on? Plus chat about bumping into listeners and Japan declaring itself as the only country with four seasons. ***Please take the time to rat...

If you've ever been told off for taking a photo in Japan, this is the episode for you! We're also enjoying dodgy translations on T-Shirts, freebies in bars and debating the deliciousness of CalorieMate. Share your thoughts and questions at abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show...

Bingo! The Christmas season has come around once again, Pete's having it large in London, but what about the work party season in Japan? We're also talking typhoons and Tinder. Get involved at abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential li...

A fax machine special! Chris and Pete tackle voice overs, Japanese rockstars, karaoke bars and the sad demise of Condomania! Get in touch at abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***  Abroad in Japan...

Chris has relaunched his 'Abroad Perspective' channel and Nintendo have opened a brand new shop in Shibuya! Meanwhile, we're talking gaming, dating and working culture. On the fax machine - get prepared for the ultimate game of hide and seek and the power of Owakudani's black eggs. Hit us with your thoughts at abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple P...

The cheapest hotel in the world - but there’s a catch, and Chris prepares you release his fishiest video yet!  Subscribe and tell all your friends! Please, Pete needs his Coolish... ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***  A...

Chris and Pete share twelve places for you to explore all over Tokyo! ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***  Abroad in Japan is the podcast devoted to the most unique country in the world. Subscribe for new podcasts twice a wee...

A genuine YouTube Harry and a top London radio DJ are back to chat all things Japan! (Chris and Petey) ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***  Abroad in Japan is the podcast devoted to the most unique country in the world. Subsc...

A fax machine special - Chris and Pete replace the paper in the xerox and read out more tall tales from you legends.  ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***  Abroad in Japan is the podcast devoted to the most unique country...

Chris gets super annoyed about digital rights algorithms, and we learn about a new kind of insurance… Wanna say hi?  abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com More Abroad In Japan shows available below, subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes, and *please* tell your friends! ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show a...