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Abroad in Japan

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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.

Location:

United States

Description:

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.

Language:

English


Episodes
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Drunk Tourist Damages Iconic Kyoto Temple!

7/3/2025
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Duration:00:22:34

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Japan - a country in decline?

6/30/2025
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Duration:00:37:05

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Are foreigners about to pay more in Japan?

6/26/2025
AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com if you've been the victim of dual pricing practices! Are you cool with it? Please fill out Stak's listener survey! It'll help us learn more about the content you love so we can bring you even more - you'll also be entered into a competition to win one of five PlayStation 5's! Click here: https://bit.ly/staksurvey2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:34:05

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Do Your Japanese Hotel Bookings Really Exist?

6/23/2025
If you've fallen foul of a wobbly hotel booking or two - do let us know - AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com! Please fill out Stak's listener survey! It'll help us learn more about the content you love so we can bring you even more - you'll also be entered into a competition to win one of five PlayStation 5's! Click here: https://bit.ly/staksurvey2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:38:46

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Back in time: On The Brink In Sapporo!

6/19/2025
Chris and Pete will return this Monday for a debrief on Chris' super secret mission, and probably a load of Alex James from Blur chat too - in the meantime here's a rather interesting slice of Abroad In Japan history! Mere weeks before Japan closed down for nigh on two years to tourists, Chris and Pete shared a hotel room in Sapporo and recorded a podcast. And here's another chance to hear it! Please fill out Stak's listener survey! It'll help us learn more about the content you love so we can bring you even more - you'll also be entered into a competition to win one of five PlayStation 5's! Click here: https://bit.ly/staksurvey2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:36:39

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Tokyo’s Fake Fortune Tellers Arrested After Conning Victims $347,000

6/16/2025
Con me once, shame on you. Con me twice... Please fill out Stak's listener survey! It'll help us learn more about the content you love so we can bring you even more - you'll also be entered into a competition to win one of five PlayStation 5's! Click here: https://bit.ly/staksurvey2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:27:45

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Japan’s ‘Bumping Men’ Getting Physical At Train Stations

6/12/2025
Would you bump uglies with a man in a black tee? AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:29:35

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Almost 50% of Japanese Fooled by Misinformation!

6/9/2025
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Duration:00:26:08

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Major disaster leads to fallout fertiliser!

6/5/2025
Would you stop and smell the roses in some moody soil? AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com to get in touch! Link to win a brand new PS5: https://bit.ly/staksurvey2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:33:29

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Asian Tourists Cancelling Trips to Japan Over Unsettling Reason

6/2/2025
If you've been damaged by a prediction that wasn't your fault, our operators are waiting for your call. AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your messages! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:30:19

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Did a Tourist in Shibuya Get Scammed $200?

5/29/2025
Has anyone ever really enjoyed a Shisha lounge? It's the cheap plastic sofas, we swear! Burn marks and ash based problems? Get in touch - AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:27:58

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Chris Has Nasty Surprise in Tokyo Store

5/25/2025
I've been a nasty store, nasty...I've been a nasty store, nasty! AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com if you've ever been damaged in a Muji. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:20:22

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Where to Spend Your First Jet Lagged Day in Tokyo

5/22/2025
I bet Paul Newman wouldn't fall asleep in a karaoke booth. AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for your messages - do get in touch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:30:42

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The Worst Things About Travelling in Japan... Revealed!

5/19/2025
Chris and Pete 'survey' all the news from Japan this week! Pete will be back in his studio on Thursday and in the meantime why don't you have a big ol' email - AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:24:12

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Tourist Shocked to Find Stranger Under Japanese Hotel Bed

5/15/2025
Foul, foul stuff indeed. Don't have nightmares, or miss the next instalment of the Abroad In Japan podcast, this Monday! AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for your dispatches, or awful stories of weirdos! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:24:27

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What Raw Chicken Sashimi really tastes like!

5/12/2025
Pull up a seat, let's bloody eat! It's the Abroad In Japan Podcast, cooked medium rare... AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for your messages! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:28:31

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Japan’s Busiest Bullet Train Route Halted by Snake!

5/8/2025
Trains: just big bloody metal snakes, baby! AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for your messages for young Christopher... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:33:34

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Foolish Hiker Rescued from Mount Fuji Twice in One Week!

5/5/2025
At this point, you simply have to say the man is an idiot. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:32:58

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Chris & Connor Survive the 1,500km Cyclethon & Raise Over $1 Million!

5/1/2025
And did Chris experience them getting over the 1 million mark? No, no he didn't. Because his bladder is just toooo important. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:40:27

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Back in time: Seoul vs Tokyo!

4/28/2025
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.

Duration:00:58:57