Abroad in Japan China Warns Citizens Not to Travel to Japan!
Nov 24, 2025
Chris and Pete dive into the latest travel warnings from China, urging citizens to avoid Japan. They explore the delicate balance of diplomatic tensions, sparked by comments on Taiwan. The conversation shifts to regional security, discussing the strategic implications of military presence in Taiwan and US involvement in Asia. Cultural insights flow as they share an amusing listener story about hotel etiquette in Japan, blending light-hearted anecdotes with serious geopolitical analysis. Plus, a comparison of gym culture between Japan and South Korea adds to the fun!
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Yukata Mistaken For Breakfast Attire
- Andrea from Boston recounts a hotel faux pas wearing yukata and bathroom slippers to breakfast and being stopped by staff.
- The hosts use the story to explain yukata etiquette in ryokan versus regular hotels.
Travel Warning As Diplomatic Signaling
- China publicly warned citizens not to travel to Japan after Prime Minister Takeichi's Taiwan remarks, showing diplomatic signaling via travel advisories.
- Chris Broad and Pete Donaldson view the warning as political posturing rather than a genuine safety concern.
Japan's Remarks Raise Regional Security Stakes
- Tensions rose after Takeichi suggested Japan could use its self-defense force if China attacked Taiwan, raising regional security alarms.
- The hosts note growing military preparations in Japanese islands like Ishigaki as part of contingency planning.