Abroad in Japan

It's been two years since the first ever episode of Abroad in Japan! The boys are together in Japan celebrating, with even more Strong Zero than last week.It's a fax machine special to mark the occasion, so they're tackling tonnes of your questions, from where to find the best pizza bread to winning sumo wrestlers, there's lots to cover. Get involved!***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Armed with ample amounts of Strong Zero, Chris and Pete are bringing you a special episode of Abroad in Japan, from the Sapporo Snow Festival!There's also Speedy Japanese, some dodgy receipts found under the bed and some of your Mailbox questions get answered. Plus... McDonald's have a new item on the menu, Adult Cream Pie anyone?***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we're offering up some of the best places to visit in Japan! All of the destinations on the list are a little bit off the beaten track, outside of common tourist destinations like Tokyo and Kyoto, so we'll be telling you how easy they are to reach, and why they're worth visiting.These are some of our absolute favourite parts of the country, so get your pen and paper ready people.We're also reinstating Speedy Japanese, teaching Pete some travel related vocabulary!To get involved, send us your thoughts at abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Whether you're a regular commuter in Japan, or you're planning a big trip across the country, this week we're preparing you with everything you need to remember not to do on the train. From blocking doors, to how you should sit, consider this episode a comprehensive education on using Japanese trains. We're also asking important questions about 'gran class' on the bullet train - how far do the seats recline? What's the free stuff like?Plus, Chris has finally received a Christmas present from Pete, and it's... erotic. Choo choo!To get in touch, send a message to abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're a few weeks into 2020 and it's time to start planning. Here are some of the things we're going to be getting up to this year, from purchasing oyster shaped cushions and tasting wagyu sandwiches in Shibuya, to going on road trips and visiting hot springs - there's tonnes of stuff we want to do in Japan this year. Will Pete's lifelong dreams of becoming a ninja be coming true this year?We're also diving into the mailbox to answer your questions as always. Get in touch at abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apparently Carlos Ghosn has snuck out of Japan in a music box... So we're discussing Japan's justice system.Also on the show, we answer your questions about sustaining a vegetarian diet in Japan and avoiding alcohol!***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy New Year! It’s the start of a brand new decade!Chris is planning a trip to the Sapporo Snow Festival and a study has (supposedly) revealed the top careers Japanese women find the most attractive, but can you guess them?We also talk about equality in Japan and reveal some of our plans for the Tokyo Olympics happening later this year.On top of all of that… we’re also giving some of our best tips if you’re applying for the JET Programme. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Merry Christmas! Chris is back in the UK and he's come to the studio armed with a Christmas present for Pete and a belly full of fry ups.We're also renaming Pete - our top London radio DJ and certified Japanophile. Will we be calling him King Coolish from now on?Plus chat about bumping into listeners and Japan declaring itself as the only country with four seasons.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you've ever been told off for taking a photo in Japan, this is the episode for you! We're also enjoying dodgy translations on T-Shirts, freebies in bars and debating the deliciousness of CalorieMate.Share your thoughts and questions at abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** 如果您因在日本拍照而被告知，这是适合您的一集！我们还喜欢T恤上令人毛骨悚然的翻译，酒吧里的免费赠品，还讨论着CalorieMate的美味。日本で写真を撮ったと言われたことがあるなら、これはあなたのためのエピソードです！また、Tシャツでの危険な翻訳、バーでの景品、CalorieMateの美味しさについての議論も楽しんでいます。 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bingo! The Christmas season has come around once again, Pete's having it large in London, but what about the work party season in Japan? We're also talking typhoons and Tinder.Get involved at abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.