
Abroad in Japan
Independent filmmaker Chris Broad brings you his multi-award winning YouTube channel Abroad In Japan in podcast form. Aided by broadcaster Pete Donaldson, they bring you a taste of life in the most unique country in the world, from great cuisine to capsule hotels, current events and tips on how to spend your time there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Latest episodes

May 19, 2025 • 24min
The Worst Things About Travelling in Japan... Revealed!
Chris and Pete 'survey' all the news from Japan this week! Pete will be back in his studio on Thursday and in the meantime why don't you have a big ol' email - AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 15, 2025 • 24min
Tourist Shocked to Find Stranger Under Japanese Hotel Bed
Foul, foul stuff indeed. Don't have nightmares, or miss the next instalment of the Abroad In Japan podcast, this Monday! AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for your dispatches, or awful stories of weirdos! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 12, 2025 • 29min
What Raw Chicken Sashimi really tastes like!
Pull up a seat, let's bloody eat! It's the Abroad In Japan Podcast, cooked medium rare...AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for your messages! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 8, 2025 • 34min
Japan’s Busiest Bullet Train Route Halted by Snake!
Trains: just big bloody metal snakes, baby! AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for your messages for young Christopher... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 5, 2025 • 33min
Foolish Hiker Rescued from Mount Fuji Twice in One Week!
At this point, you simply have to say the man is an idiot. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 1, 2025 • 40min
Chris & Connor Survive the 1,500km Cyclethon & Raise Over $1 Million!
And did Chris experience them getting over the 1 million mark? No, no he didn't. Because his bladder is just toooo important. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 28, 2025 • 59min
Back in time: Seoul vs Tokyo!
Chris and Pete will return on Thursday for a full debrief on the charity record destroying cyclothon - so make sure you meet us back here for that. For todays show, we thought we'd remind ourselves of the before times, and show that was recorded after Pete and Chris had just that second returned from Korea, so decided a K-pop special was in order! (Pop = population.)Do get in touch via AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com and the boy Broad (35 and loving life) will be here to answer all your questions on Thursday 1st May! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 24, 2025 • 44min
12 Things We Hate about Japan Feat. @CDawgVA!
Recorded in the days before Chris and Connor headed out on their epic cyclothon, they tried to figure out how to dispose of a six-foot monkey crate...AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your messages - Pete and Chris will return shortly, once Chris has removed his ever-so-tight cycling pants. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 21, 2025 • 24min
73-Year-Old American Detained for Bringing Dangerous Item into Japan!
Bang bang, my Chrissy shot me down! AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your messages of support for Chris' big cycle! (And tips for saddle soreness.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 17, 2025 • 30min
Nintendo Switch 2 - cheaper in Japan?
Is it worth learning Japanese just for this? Maybe!Pete and Chris will be back this coming Monday morning, BST... In the meantime chuck your two penneth in: abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.