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Podcasts


Tune in to the No.1 Podcast about life in Japan as Chris Broad and co-host Pete Donaldson discuss weird, wacky and wonderful news going on around the country. From insider travel tips, and language learning secrets, to hilariously awkward travel stories sent in by listeners and a weekly Q&A answering your questions. With over 100 episodes and broadcast every Wednesday, there’s no better place to learn about life in Japan while you’re on the go.

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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. ...

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

A delicious, loss leading service from our plucky bar owner! ...

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The Dangers of Walking through Kobe City at Night!

Thanks for listening, and don't go near dem bears please! ...

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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. ...

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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! ...

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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 time! ...

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Chris Has Moved to Tokyo At Last!

Apologies for the slight funkiness on Chris's voice on the shows this week - we'll return to normal service next time out. Pete's blaming the house movers for touching his nobs... ...

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Tokyo's Worst Dish Explained

Tell us who's a real dish over at [email protected] - the hardest working gmail account in podcasting. ...

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Why Travelling Japan by Train Just Got Hugely Expensive (77% More!)

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A Crazy Romantic Encounter at a Japanese Train Station

Beautiful Aussie men... in your area! ...

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Yet Another Assassination Attempt on Japan's Prime Minister

A proper spring of discontent. Pete and Chris will return same time Sunday night, UK time...10pm! ...

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How NOT to Rob a Japanese Convenience Store

And Chris will return with Petey pie same time, 10pm UK time Wednesday! ...

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Why Staff are Disappearing from Japanese Stores

Sponsored by Sony Vegas. BECAUSE PETE WILL NOT CHANGE....

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Japan's Brand New Bear Meat Vending Machine

Well I hope they sell a soda or two, too! Would you honk down a bit of bear meat of an evening?...

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Outrage at Tokyo's Annual Penis Festival

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Does booze aid Japanese language confidence?

Annnd Chris will be back with ya boi Petey on Sunday! TAKE IT EASY!...

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Is Chris about to abandon his studio?

And we will return same time on Wednesday night with more harebrained schemes from Natsuki!...

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Travelling round Japan in a camper van - is is possible?

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How do avoid dodgy sushi in Japan!

And Chris and Pete will return Wednesday for more fish-dodging fun......

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How to Receive Compliments from the Yakuza on an Osaka Train

Beeeeeeeeg guys Pete and Chris will return same time 10pm on Sunday (UK time) for more of THIS STUFF! ...

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Why Chris Fears for the Future of Humanity

And the chaps will be back same time on wednesday baby! ...

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Japan's Angriest Convenience Store Revealed

Kore kudasai, baby! ...

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Why NOT to Buy a Kyoto Townhouse | Feat. Sharla in Japan

Like buses, you wait around for an abroad in Japan podcast, then two come at once! ...

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Why Chris is FINALLY Moving to Tokyo | Feat. Sharla in Japan

A couple of days late, but in no way a buck short - Chris and Sharla will return later in the week for more AIJ fun! ...

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When Staying in a Tokyo Hostel Goes Wrong

Very, very wrong. We'll be back next week for more AIJ fun - join us, won't you? ...

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How NOT to Introduce Yourself in Japanese

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. ...

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Why NOT to go to a Japanese Hospital

A tall man can't deal with an average sized man's salty liquid. Always said that. ...

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How Chris Proposed to Sharla on a Rural British Beach!

Should have done the dropping the ring thing. ...

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Why Japan's Biggest Sushi Restaurants Are Stopping the Conveyor Belts

There should be a crumpet conveyor belt restaurant. Then we'd be cooking. ...