
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

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.

Apr 15, 2025 • 27min
Mega-Earthquake Threat for Japan!
Join the hosts as they share hilarious personal stories about their lives in Japan. They tackle the quirky world of 3D printing for sports, dive into the complexities of tariffs alongside heartwarming tales of kindness, and explore the challenges of live streaming. The discussion turns serious with alarming predictions about seismic threats facing Japan, yet balances it with light-hearted nature adventures and reflections on the beauty of various Japanese cities. Get ready for a mix of serious insights and entertaining anecdotes!

Apr 10, 2025 • 32min
Japan's UFO capital...revealed!
Would you drink the forbidden ramen soup?Pete and Chris will return this Monday morning, bellies full of everything but this - email the show on AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 7, 2025 • 36min
Back in time: Abroad In Japan ft. Sharla and Dogen!
With Chris currently fixing up his fixie for a two-wheeled jaunt across Northern Japan, we thought we'd take a step back in time to those home-based records during Covid - starting with Sharla and Chris figuring out what the best mackerel-based hotel is, followed up by Dogen telling us all how to perform the very best backflip, and the best way to learn Japanese!Pete and Chris will return Thursday for the next show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 3, 2025 • 30min
Why Chris & Connor Are Cycling 1,500km Across Japan in April!
Charitable in the streets, uncharitable a sheet to their own legs.AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for your messages of support and chafing prevention tips! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 31, 2025 • 24min
What Happened to Tokyo’s ‘Lost’ 4 Billion Yen?
See a penny, pick it up - all the day you'll have the unbearable weight of the world on your shoulders for not doing the right thing. 10:40.06016:16.054 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 27, 2025 • 31min
Climbing Mount Fuji in 2025 Just Got Harder
Just don't wear shorts, Chris! AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your messages, ya big hunks! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.