
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

Nov 15, 2023 • 37min
How $250,000 of Japanese Kit Kats Got Stolen in America
Discussion about insecure webcams and the importance of securing cameras for privacy. A filming trip to Kyoto, Osaka, and Nara, encountering viewers and annoyance of people only wanting photos. The exorbitant prices of alcoholic beverages in Japan, from $13,000 whiskies to $400 shots of Hennessy brandy. Stacking Kit Kats with a sausage in the middle. Delving into the concept of yōkai in Japan and their favorite aspects of Japanese culture. The process of importing cars from Japan to the UK and the US.

Nov 12, 2023 • 28min
Why Teaching English in Japan Just Got Harder...
Discussion about the dangers of silver flammable Christmas trees from the 80s, protests in London and offensive political symbols, fascination with sumo robots and potential popularity of sword-fighting robots, humorous story about a mistaken interaction in an onsen, challenges and drawbacks of working for English teaching companies in Japan, hosts' recent trip to Tokyo and experiences visiting Shinjuku train station and wrestling arena

Nov 8, 2023 • 30min
Japan’s Electric Car Boom!
The podcast discusses Pete's excitement for a nail gun, Halloween restrictions in Shibuya, Japan's role in the global car market and embrace of electric vehicles, competition between Sony and Chinese companies in the camera market, downfall of Japanese companies due to lack of software investment, and visiting onsens and coordinating with friends.

Nov 5, 2023 • 32min
Is Japan using Using AI actors to avoid Scandal?
The podcast discusses the hosts' deep affection for Japan and their star-struck encounters with celebrities. They explore the use of AI in videos and its potential impact on professions. The hosts also share their travel experiences in Japan, including sneaking onto a Shinkansen and searching for rare bottles.

Nov 1, 2023 • 35min
Is THIS Japan's Ugliest Place?
Topics include YouTube subscriptions, car shipping from Japan to the UK, a visit to a Toyota specialist, the Tokaimura nuclear incident in Ibaraki, a Green Chef sponsorship and Fact Machine segment, teaching challenges and recommended books, and exploring Edo Wonderland theme park in Japan.

Oct 29, 2023 • 31min
The Foreign Youtuber Riding Japan’s Trains Without Paying
The podcast discusses the consequences of a foreign YouTuber engaging in illegal activities in Japan, the debate on taxing foreign tourists, and the risk of encephalitis in Japan.

Oct 25, 2023 • 20min
Japan Strips Powerful Unification Church of Religious Status
Discussion on modern slavery and the Floodlight podcast, Japanese kindness towards foreigners, fall in popularity of the Unification Church in Japan, Christmas traditions in Japan, and giving sake and onion soup as gifts.

Oct 22, 2023 • 29min
Why Tokyo’s Public Baths Are Disappearing Fast: 50% Lost!
Podcast discusses the decline of public baths in Tokyo, frustrations with inflated prices of Wagyu beef outside Japan, booking mishaps and hotel myths, differences between public bath houses and hot springs in Japan, finding activities in Tokyo despite language barriers, and searching for retro video games in Osaka.

Oct 18, 2023 • 30min
Sushi Restaurant Prankster Gets 5 Year Sentence for Licking Soy Sauce!
In this podcast, the hosts discuss the societal reaction to a man licking a soy sauce bottle at a sushi restaurant compared to his other serious offenses. They also talk about a sushi company's unique PR response to the incident, the challenges of celebrating Halloween in Japan, and the importance of food while going out drinking. Additionally, they mention the impact of YouTube's language censorship on their content and give podcast recommendations.

Oct 16, 2023 • 34min
The WORST Time to Visit Shibuya (Tokyo) Explained!
Topics include nostalgia for the 90s, David Beckham's portrayal in a documentary, lost in translation experiences in Tokyo, security issues for celebrities, being a guide for friends and family in Japan, and train classes and amenities on a journey from Sendai to Tokyo.