82 year old Japanese woman fights off bear!

Could your gran chin a fully grown bear to actual bits? Find out how, in your midweek dose of Abroad in Japan......

Why Japan's losing enthusiasm for The Olympics

As the domestic tourism economy tries to get back on its feet, Tokyo falls foul of a COVID resurgance. Do the Japanese want their Olympics?...

How much do you really know about Japan? A 21 question quiz.

Test your 日本 trivia with Chris's big quiz! Can you beat Petey?...

Japan's all you can eat and drink culture explained

It may be cost-effective - but what are the pitfalls when it comes to drinking and eating at volume?...

Why living in Japan will turn you into a minimalist

Chris and Pete are back with their regular Wednesday celebration of all things Japan... as we learn about the possibly the world's worst man....

The biggest mistake you can make in a Japanese Hotspring

Two individual Coolish packets, taped together, being inhaled through each nostril - that was dream forged in Pete's maniacal brainhole. "Double the Coolish!" Pete shouted into Chris's confused face. But Chris had a better idea. His idea was to gi...

12 films set in Japan you need to see!

Fillums! We've all seen at least one...so here are twelve more you need to see before you die. To be honest you could probably do it in a couple of days, so why wait?...

Japanese foods you should avoid!

Chris and Pete are back running the rule over some of the most exotic morsels Japan has to offer. Spoiler alert: nothing is good on a hangover....

Why Chris won't be on Japanese TV anytime soon

...and it's not because of his bad language! Pete and Chris are back, and the Broadster is angling for his very own alcohol range......

Japan's legendary 90 year old video game grandma

It's the most wonderful time...of the week! Pete and Chris are back in your ears, and Chris is eating crisps, the little filthbag....

How awkward is stripping naked in a Japanese hot spring?

Another dose of 'Nihonophile nonsense' for your podcatchers - hide your gameboys kids, Shinzo's coming for them!...

Don't think about climbing Mount Fuji this year!

Pete and some complete rando called Chris are back, having a lovely time. Sex toys and love hotels, and everything in between....