
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

Jul 8, 2024 • 35min
Why Chris Resents His Dad for Building a Killer Robot
And mere mortal men can only dream of being able to resent their fathers for such a mad reason. AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com if you've got any tips for where to get flame retardant kevlar... or stories about Japan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 4, 2024 • 55min
How Chris Met The King & The Emperor at Buckingham Palace
If you know where to get a white tie-suit in a hurry, help us out - abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com! We'll be back on Monday morning (UK time - the King's own time) for more fun and games and fine china. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 1, 2024 • 19min
How Japanese Stores Throw Shoppers Out at Closing Time
This podcast discusses a man in Osaka arrested for impersonating a policeman, traditional closing songs in Japanese stores, US military bases in Japan, and the idea of bringing a camping chair to wait in line at ramen shops.

Jun 27, 2024 • 25min
Tsushima Bans Tourists from Local Shrine
Combine the shrine with a whine. It's Tsushima, baby! AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com please, for all your messages! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 24, 2024 • 33min
Japan Ranked Worst Country in World for Helping Strangers...
And can you hear...everything in a Love Hotel? AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com if you've ever heard anything go bump in the night... and we'll see you back here on Thursday morning, UK time! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 20, 2024 • 36min
Japan’s Mission Impossible: Why Shibuya is Proposing to Ban Drinking Alcohol In Public
Cans! Cans! Cans in the street. We will miss them terribly, surely there must be some kind of loophole for those baseball caps with cans on each side... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 17, 2024 • 31min
Why Japan is About to Break 1 Million Vending Machines!
Where will Pete get his delicious crepes? Only time will tell...AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com - what's the strangest thing you've pulled out of a vending machine? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 12, 2024 • 27min
Why a Japanese Billionaire CANCELLED his SpaceX Moon Trip!
Why have you had to cancel a mission to space? Let us know on abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 9, 2024 • 28min
Japan’s Cheapest Ramen Shop Burns Down
The slurp stops for no man... or fire! AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your questions! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 5, 2024 • 21min
Why Japanese Bars Never Close
Have you ever had a magical lock-in until the wee small hours? Get in touch! AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com, baby! Also, would you eat doughnuts with cheese inside?! We're thinking...no. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.