Abroad in Japan

Bear sightings in Japan are on the rise, leading to armament of police units for bear encounters! The hosts share hilarious tales of Osaka’s indulgent food scene, discussing everything from takoyaki fails to outrageous okonomiyaki inscriptions. They dive into the cultural quirks of Japanese stadium food at baseball games and ponder the strange sounds of Tokyo's advertising. Plus, listeners weigh in on managing diabetes in Japan and the peculiar world of gachapon. It's a wild ride filled with food and wildlife!

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A man was arrested for stealing a staggering 2,000 bikes in Tokyo—what could he possibly do with all of them? The hosts dive into the shocking news, discussing Japan's bike theft rates and recovery challenges. Plus, hear a wild listener story about a roller coaster denied due to a breathalyzer test. And don't miss Pete's amusing journey to becoming a football boot influencer, complete with tales of too many boots and football antics. Tune in for light-hearted banter and intriguing insights!

The hosts dive into Yamagata Prefecture, recently named a top global destination for 2026. They discuss the stunning Ginzan Onsen and Yamadera, sharing personal memories and concerns about overcrowding. Tales of boarding the wrong Shinkansen spark lively anecdotes about travel mishaps in Japan. Chris highlights the tranquil charm of Yamagata, while the duo also tackles quirky regional mascots and offers insights for aspiring JET Program applicants. Join in for a mix of humor and travel wisdom!

Labubus. They've all discovered Labubus so they're drinking tap water and eating crisps so that they can concentrate on their 'Bu's. AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your messages - and we'll meet you back here on Monday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

And Chris can't get into his studio for all the black hawks! (And Black Hawks)AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your messages - we'll be back on Friday for more from the lads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris and Pete have been struck down by the lurgy, so here's a slice of 2018 from the archives - back when Chris couldn't do links to save his life! AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com if you've ever set off a Roomba for a laugh. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Just a couple of human guys, trying to get sora to make a Natsuki Aso breakdance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bring a loud, explosive Natsuki Aso on all your trips! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pete and Chris will be back soon enough once one of them returns from his actual holiday (it's Pete, this time) and in the meantime, we thought we'd go back to 2019 for a little bit of stompy tokyo fun! AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.