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Learn Japanese Pod

Welcome to Learn Japanese Pod, a podcast dedicated to help you speak Japanese more naturally and fluently.

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Hi Alex. I’ve been listening to your podcast for few years now I’ll be in Tokyo for 4 days from 21 Nov and wondering whether you’ll have a couple of hours to catch up. Perhaps i can buy you a beer. Or two. My line account is. RichardZielinski

Hey there, love the podcast! Any chance of the app being made available for the new version of Android? I’d love to use it!

Thank you!!

Yes, it’s available here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.thecodingforge.learnjapanesepod&pli=1

Hey can you guys talk more about the ways to sound better in business level Japanese? I’m not a proficient Japanese speaker, but I speak and work well in Japan. Just wanted to get my business level skill higher.

Hi KC, that’s a great idea. I think we might do some basic business level Japanese soon! Thanks for the suggestion!

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12 Best Podcasts About Japan for Travel, Food, Culture, Learning Japanese Language & More

We are living in the golden age for podcasts about Japan! In Japan, as the expat and tourist communities continue to grow on an upward and exponential trend, we have started to see more and more podcasts that are focused on producing content catered toward these audiences. Said podcasts transcend thematic boundaries: language learning tools, news, culture, comedy, travel and more. Here we will introduce 11 of the internet's favorite English-speaking podcasts about Japan in three different categories: Language, Culture, and Living and Working in Japan. Each introduction features exclusive insights from the entrepreneurs who got them going!

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Learn Japanese Pod

"In short, I created this as the podcast I wish I had had when I started studying Japanese" Learn Japanese Pod is a relaxed, conversational-style podcast for those who want to pick up more natural Japanese phrases. Hosts Alex and Ami-sensei discuss a variety of topics in Japanese, using everyday grammar structures, before dissecting them with English translations. Founder and host, Alex, told me, "I was still struggling with my [Japanese] spoken fluency. This was because a lot of my Japanese language education was full of academic and formal grammar lessons. So, I decided to team up with my Japanese friends to create the Learn Japanese Pod podcast. The idea was for them to teach me the casual conversational skills I felt I was lacking. I've found the podcast format is perfect for language learning as my audience can listen to a natural conversation in Japanese spoken by native speakers." Learn Japanese Pod's organic approach is aimed at people who have studied a little Japanese but are struggling with fluency and want to sound more natural. "We give lots of tips on how native speakers actually use the language rather than what your grammar teacher says is 'correct'," Alex said. Ultimately the idea is to impart his passion for the language to a broader audience. "I hope I can spark an interest in Japan. I feel that Japan's pop culture and clichés about bizarre trends tend to get overrepresented in foreign media. I'm attempting to show aspects of Japanese culture that haven't got so much attention," he said. Check out https://learnjapanesepod.com/ for more!

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News in Slow Japanese

"One thing I noticed for myself, was that listening-focused resources seemed to work much better for me than about anything else" The News in Slow Japanese podcast is excellent for those who have picked up the language basics but still struggle with native speaking speed. Content creator, Sakura, is a real linguist who tried to turn her own language learning methods into a digestible platform for those wanting to improve their Japanese. In each episode, Sakura reads the news in Japanese (in slower than native speaking speed), with most lessons focused on learners who are intermediate level or above. "Goal number one is improving users' listening comprehension. By the time a user finishes studying my episode or lesson (lessons are for paying members), they should be able to follow that actual Japanese language broadcast," she told me. Sakura's real motive is about sharing her linguistic passions, "A long time ago, I discovered the joy of learning a language and how it can connect you to a whole country and culture," she said. "It's how I fell in love with Mexico, Venezuela, Spain, Italy, and America too. Ultimately, I want to help people to learn about and connect to my country and culture. Nothing does that like learning a language." Check out the News in Slow Japanese Website for details.

"[The podcast] would give us a chance to unravel Japan and Japanese topics in a way we couldn't necessarily do in articles" Tofugu is one of the internet's largest Japanese language resource centers dedicated to improving the abilities of prospective speakers of the language, from first-timers to advanced students who are more focused on Japanese nuance and practical application. Michael from the show told me, "We had been thinking about doing a podcast for a while before we finally published our first episode. We were all big podcast listeners, and it seemed like it would be a lot of fun... We are trying to attract people who are interested in learning about Japanese and Japan." While the main focus at Tofugu is language, they also want to help people "have a better time when living in or visiting Japan." They have a considerable amount of resources both in audio and written form, so there's plenty there to get your teeth into.

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Uncanny Japan

"What is that little statue you see everywhere with the red bib and toys all around it and what does it mean? Or What exactly is supposed to happen if you go to a Buddhist hell? Who is the Goddess of all Devils?" Thersa Matsuura is an American writer and podcaster living in a small fishing village in rural Japan. She brings her years of experience and insider knowledge to the fore in her podcast, Uncanny Japan. Thersa is somewhat of a modern-day Lafcadio Hearn, digging up arcane legends, mysterious folktales, and intriguing superstitions from the dense annals of Japanese history. Thersa initially wanted to present the unseen side of Japan, a side that isn't usually introduced to the west by anime and manga and other pop-culture tropes. "I live in a smallish town here in Japan where tradition, superstition, and folk beliefs play a pretty big role in everyday life," she told me. "Newly married and living near my in-laws, I found all this overwhelming and a bit difficult. I decided instead of making myself bitter and miserable, to embrace it." With help from her friend and fellow podcaster, Rich Pav (host of the Herro Flom Japan podcast—sadly no longer running), she turned a massive collection of research that didn't make it into her books, into Uncanny Japan. In the podcast, she combines her gift for folktale storytelling with the sounds of the Japanese wilderness to envelop listeners in the episodes. The focus here is very much on deep regional culture, "not the wacky people-wear-underwear-on-their-heads stuff, but deeper culture-related stuff that you really can't find on the internet (in English) yet," she told me.

• Liste on Apple Podcasts

Sake Revolution

Welcome to the revolution... The Sake Revolution - America's first sake podcast! Your hosts John Puma and Timothy Sullivan discuss all things sake and break down everything you need to know to appreciate this amazing drink. They include sake brands, sake terroir, sake vessels and a whole lot of sake tasting. You'll also enjoy interviews with sake industry movers and shakers, including brewers, distributors, educators and sake advocates. Even if you're just getting started with Japan's national drink, you'll find fun tidbits and recommendations for adding sake to your drinks list. Listen in and explore a new corner of the sake world each and every week. Kanpai! Check out the website here .

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Japan Eats!

"We have an audience in 190 countries, which is 97% of the countries in the world!" Given the global popularity of Japanese cuisine , Akiko Katayama's Japan Eats! podcast has invariably been a rip-roaring success. Now a New York-based food writer, she shares insights on the true nature of Japan's acclaimed cuisine and culinary culture. Her show often includes special guests from a variety of fields of cooking and brewing expertise: a 7th generation sake producer, a Japanese-knife bladesmith, an American chef who pushes the envelope of Japanese food culture and an American food scientist who demystified miso. "I became aware that there was no radio show or podcast by a native Japanese host to explain the nitty-gritty of Japanese cuisine . So I contacted my friend at Heritage Radio Network and asked if they were interested in having a Japanese-food themed program. It turned out they were actively looking for the right host for their new show ," Akiko told me. "I hope the show can narrow the distance between the image of Japanese food culture being foreign and mystical, and the fact that it is based on a simple mindset of respect to nature and craftsmanship, along with genuine hospitality," she said.

"Two guys podcasting about the obscure side of Japan you haven't heard about but probably should" Japan 2.0 hosts, David and Matt, discuss weird festivals, pop-culture oddities, funky districts, bizarre art and fashion trends in this conversational culture podcast. "We started Japan 2.0 to try to fill a void of information in English about Japanese life and subcultures, ranging from the Shibuya -Kei music genre to up-and-coming neighborhoods like Minami-Horie in Osaka," David told me. "Our target audience was originally anyone who wanted to take their knowledge a step further—hence the 2.0 in the name—but lately we’ve found a good amount of our listeners want travel tips, so we’ve spent time covering a bit if both," he said. The idea of creating a "community" runs deep with the guys at 2.0, "It’s been great meeting, collaborating, and interacting with our guests so far, and we can’t wait to see what content we will create in the future," David said.

Samurai Archives

"Our original goal was to share our passion for Japanese history" The Samurai Archives, which kicked off in 2010, was created as a natural extension of the website of the same name (now in its 20th year of existence). Japan and the legacy of the samurai are inexorable from one another. It is, indeed, this facet of Japanese history that has made it so unique and appealing to people the world over. Chris from the show told me that they like to mix it up at Samurai Archives, keeping things fresh for regular listeners. "Frankly, we tackle subjects that interest us first and foremost, so we don't really have a target outside of the blanket 'people who are interested in Japanese history.' We have a variety of episode styles, from interviews to round-table discussions, to narrative history episodes that simply tell a story. We do what's fun and exciting for us, and hope that people get on board with it." Heading towards the future, Chris admits that he tends not to plan too much, but would like Samurai Archives to be held as the "gold standard" for that specific slice of the history podcasting world.

Got Faded Japan

"2 dudes, booze and the news" The above quote is Got Faded Japan in a nutshell. Johnny, usually accompanied by one of four alternating co-hosts, gets drunk and discusses the latest news and sub-culture trends in the Japanese capital. It's a conversational-style podcast and one of the most successful expat-run shows in the country. "I started the podcast in 2009," Jhonny told me, "at that time, there were basically no English-speaking podcasts in Asia." 10 years and over 450 episodes later, Got Faded has grown into one of the biggest internet audio shows in the nation. Johnny's eccentric style, gift for the gab, and experience of living in Japan for nearly 20 years give his show a unique flavor. Japanese culture has almost become tropey due to the proliferation of certain forms of said culture across the globe. Johnny intends to break away from the clichés, "on our podcast we try to avoid all the typical Japanese culture stuff—of course, we talk about the stuff happening in Japan—but it's more subculture, underground stuff," he told me. The show also offers listeners variety through regular interviews with a jumble of interesting guests from the worlds of DJ-ing, punk and heavy metal music, stand-up comedy, film and television, and Japanese subcultures: Fat Mike from NOFX; comedian Bert Kreischer; a prominent woman from the world of local S&M; comedian and actor Tom Green; and most recently pro wrestler, boxer and actor Bob Sapp.

Disrupting Japan

"I want to change the way people—both Japanese and foreign—think about innovation in Japan" Disrupting Japan is a podcast about the world of innovation and startups, brought to you by host and entrepreneur, Tim Romero. Each podcast typically focuses on a specific aspect of start-up companies in Japan, explored by a man who has over 30 years of life and work experience in the land of the rising sun. Like many podcasters, Tim used the podcast medium to disseminate an already successful concept. "I've been writing about innovation in Japan for decades," he said, "and thought it might be fun to experiment with a new medium. I originally thought it would be me just talking with my founder friends about startups. I never imagined that the show would become as large as it has. "A lot of people overseas don't understand that there is a huge amount of innovation going on in Japan right now and many Japanese don't understand how easy it is to start a start-up these days." Discover more about Japan's startup scene and more at https://www.disruptingjapan.com/ !

Voices in Japan

"We want to continue producing a show that represents the voice of the people in Japan" Voices in Japan is a conversational podcast that focuses on what it's like to live in Japan as a foreign resident. Though show creator Burke is half-Japanese, he grew up in America before moving to Hokkaido's major metropolis, Sapporo . After appearing on a weekly radio segment in Sapporo called 'World Window,' which focused on living in Japan as an ex-pat, a proverbial light bulb of inspiration lit up in his head. And so became Voices in Japan, a show where he could discuss more controversial topics about life in Japan, free from the shackles of corporate constraints, and to deliver it in English. Over (more than) a few drinks in Sapporo one night, Burke and his friend from the UK, Ben, discussed the podcast idea. A few days later, Ben messaged Burke and said, "'Mate, I bought a mic! Are we doing this or what?' That was the genesis of the show ," they told me. Burke maintains a focus on authenticity and "being real." "The show started off aimed at people outside of Japan who may not know much about everyday life in the country. However, we soon discovered that a good chunk of our listeners was in Japan, foreign and Japanese, who were saying they could relate to the opinions that we were sharing," he said. The living and working in Japan podcast field is growing ever more competitive, but Burke and Ben seem excited about the prospects that the future may hold for their show . "In a country renowned for shying away from blunt expression, we are happy to say some things maybe others feel like they cannot, and also have some fun while doing so. We definitely have some ideas for ways to expand the show , but with it still in its infancy, for now, it’s probably best just to consider us two nice guys focused on improving the quality of the content for our listeners."

Unpacking Japan

"There are a lot of people doing a lot of fascinating things in Japan, but nobody really knows about it unless they're into that specific niche. With Unpacking Japan we want to connect, and bring all those stories in one place for people to see a little beyond the surface of what's possible here!" - Show host, Tobias Bieker Unpacking Japan explores Japanese business, arts, and culture through the lives of foreigners who have made this amazing country their home. While we’ve all seen vlogs and movies showing Japan from a pop culture perspective, Unpacking Japan tells the stories that get left by the wayside—the entrepreneurs, and the journalists, and the artists. What are Japanese drag shows like? What drives someone to spend their life as a priest in the mountains ? How hard is it for a foreigner to gain citizenship and run for public office? Unpacking Japan takes a deep dive into the lives of inspiring people from every corner of the country. The show also produces fascinating mini-documentaries for a closer look at the lives of some of their guests, visiting places like historic tearooms and vibrant cosplay studios. Tune in every week for an authentic, insightful conversation with someone who’s carved out their own, unique place in this beautiful country. Check out https://unpacking.jp/ for more!

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Consider this a starter set to get your Japanese podcast list packed. The shows mentioned above are a great introduction to the local podcasting world, offering a little taste of what is out there. Despite all the great content that these entrepreneurs have created so far, there was a collective excitement about what's around the corner. Stay tuned, and enjoy!

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David McElhinney

David is a Northern Irish freelance writer living in Tokyo. He loves living in Japan, reading about Japan, writing about Japan and eating Japanese food. He also spends a lot of time exercising, playing rugby and risking a litany of muscle-related injuries in yoga class.

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How to Receive Compliments from the Yakuza on an Osaka Train

Beeeeeeeeg guys Pete and Chris will return same time 10pm on Sunday (UK time) for more of THIS STUFF! ...

Why Chris Fears for the Future of Humanity

And the chaps will be back same time on wednesday baby! ...

Japan's Angriest Convenience Store Revealed

Kore kudasai, baby! ...

Why NOT to Buy a Kyoto Townhouse | Feat. Sharla in Japan

Like buses, you wait around for an abroad in Japan podcast, then two come at once! ...

Why Chris is FINALLY Moving to Tokyo | Feat. Sharla in Japan

A couple of days late, but in no way a buck short - Chris and Sharla will return later in the week for more AIJ fun! ...

When Staying in a Tokyo Hostel Goes Wrong

Very, very wrong. We'll be back next week for more AIJ fun - join us, won't you? ...

How NOT to Introduce Yourself in Japanese

Why NOT to go to a Japanese Hospital

A tall man can't deal with an average sized man's salty liquid. Always said that. ...

How Chris Proposed to Sharla on a Rural British Beach!

Should have done the dropping the ring thing. ...

Why Japan's Biggest Sushi Restaurants Are Stopping the Conveyor Belts

There should be a crumpet conveyor belt restaurant. Then we'd be cooking. ...

Should You Skip Visiting Kyoto?

Pete and Chris will return this super soaraway Sunday for more abroad in japan! woohoo! ...

Japan's Most Misleading Drink Fined ¥19 MILLION

100% Awesome podcast! 2% guaranteed! ...

Why this Japanese Convenience Store is Making Food 40% Bigger!

OH MY GOD WE'RE BOTH SO JET LAGGED ...

Why Tokyo Apartments Without Baths & Showers Are Gaining Popularity | Feat. Sharla

ooooh you filthbags! The AIJ pod will return later in the week but for now - [email protected] for all your messages! ...

The Japanese Food Losing Popularity Fast

If they come for my katsuobushi, I'm gonna be fuming over here. ...

Gwen Stefani Faces Backlash After Declaring ‘I’m Japanese’

We've all had a lovely waffle from Harajuku and said some mad stuff, haven't we? ...

The Dark Side of Japan: Harassment on Trains Explained

[email protected] for all your messages, team awesome! ...

The Foreign Tourist Who Drunkenly Broke into a Japanese Home

Let the rugby man sleep, dammit! ...

Japan's Worst Etiquette Mistake Explained

Bones - we've all gottem, baby! ...

The Stunning Japanese Hot Spring That'll Burn Your Legs Off

If can't stand the heat...just turn down the thermostat! ...

Japan's Ultimate 4,000 Mile Marriage Proposal Explained

More GPS fun next week - GREAT PETER SEXINESS we mean. Chris will also attend. ...

Why Japan's Cat Rental Subscription Service is a Bad Idea

Meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow [email protected] meow meow meow ...

Why Abroad In Japan Received Hate This Christmas!

[email protected] if you'd like to give Chris both barrels! ...

Why Chris avoids Christmas in Japan!

Pete and Chris and a dose of Abroad In Japan fun on Christmas Day! Hope you had a great day everyone, and if you didn't, there's always next year! ...

35 Percent Of Japan Never Wants To Travel Overseas Again!

And Pete and Chris will return on Christmas Day for a podcast in which they barely mention Christmas because their admin is terrible! ...

Why Chris has left Japan!

Pete, the old one, joins Chris for a review of all thing AIJ - including a chess boxing match, the first ever Abroad In Japan event in London, and Natsuki being sick in a hat! ...

How Chris WON the Chess Boxing Fight in LA (Feat. Pete Premiertwo)

After missing a show for the first time in actual years, Chris is back with a good excuse, he was busy getting punched in the head! Here's American Pete and Chris to explain what happened. ...

12 Things Chris Hates about Japan

With music from Save Ferris. ...

Wild Boar Terrorises Rural Japanese Town

Pow pow! It's boar for dinner, kids! ...

Japanese Fans Generously Tidy Up World Cup

HUB: where everybody knows your name. And Richarlison! ...

Coolish: the results are in!

It's the perfect thing for those arm November nights! ...

Shisha in Japan - is it ever a good idea?

Pete and Chris will be back Sunday night with more hand to air firework action, join us then! ...

How to Sneak into a Love Hotel (Short Ep!)

A tiny amuse-bouche of an ep, since Chris is a poorly tiger. But don't worry, he'll be firing on all of his cylinders this coming Wednesday, when the show returns. POW! ...

Japan's most overated burger restaurant!

Hi there! Are you enjoying the podcast? Super. We'll be back this Sunday for more fun! ...

When Dating a Stranger in Kyoto Goes Horribly Wrong

Charming men, doing charming things. ...

What NOT to Say When Leaving a Japanese Restaurant

"I hated all of this food and will soon be sick" ...

This is Japan's Worst Ever Tinder Date

Pete and Chris will return this Wednesday for more Japan-related nonsense!...

When Eating Ramen Goes Horribly Wrong

Chris is fresh from his Halloween spooktacular, and Pete's just mainly been eating sweets....

Why Chris Joined the Tokyo Yamanote Line Marathon This Week!

And Pete and Mr Chris will be back right here on Wednesday evening doing what they do...third best!...

Why People Want to Get Married So Soon in Japan

Goes together like a horse and carriage!...

Why Japanese Women Can't Re-marry soon after Divorce (but Men can)

A divorce? HEH HEH HEH...

Japan's Oldest Toilet Accidentally Damaged in Car Crash!

Crash bang wallop, what a khazi!...

Why Japan Has the Highest Life Expectancy in the World!

Pete and Chris will return on Wednesday for more of this silly nonsense!...

The Japanese Convenience Store Made of Ice

Back once again in their respective vocal booths, Pete and Chris stay frosty!...

Did Chris Get Pranked in Tokyo This Week?

With Pete on yet another jaunt to the USA, Chris is joined this week by Sharla! Join us for a chat about everything from catfishing astronauts to the amazing news that Japan is finally open to travellers - though we'll save the fireworks until later ...

Kobe's Fake Kobe Beef Problem

[email protected] is the email address. Tell your friends about the show and give us a review wherever you get your pods! WE LOVE YOU!...

Why Japan's Assassinated Former Prime Minister had a Hugely Controversial Funeral

[email protected] please thankyou thanks! Love you lots, text us when you get home....

Japan FINALLY Open to Tourists After 2 Long Years! (So Chris is off to LA) | Feat. Sharla

Pete would like to state for the record that he was not on holiday, he had some big boi business meetings in New York and just because he got super drunk at a Mets game and ate his weight in frozen custard, that shouldn't count against him frankly....

Why Chris Has Japan's WORST Business Card Etiquette

He just tears them up in front of the person and scowls loads....

The Japanese Dish I Regret Trying The Most

Brains. He ate loads of massive salty brains. Gross!...

Japan's Worst Ever Fish Dish Explained

Seriously, this is rough!...

Why Japan STILL Uses Floppy Discs in the 21st Century

DON'T COPY THAT FLOPPY!...

The Japanese Hotel with Beer on Tap in Every Room!

Chris is drinking beer in his hotel room, Pete's making fly soup in his SULO bin,...

Japan FINALLY Allows in 50,000 Foreign Tourists

Chris returns from his cycling festival across Hokkaido!...

Chris & Connor's 750km Cycle Across Hokkaido Completed! (Feat. American Pete)

A couple of days late but not a buck short! American Pete and Chris survey the latter's rippling thigh muscles and have a well earned sit down. ...

Chris and CDawgVA Encounter Not-So-Welcoming Locals on 700km Hokkaido Cycle

And Chris and Conner, several pounds lighter will return same time on Sunday!...

Japan Rail Refuses to Sell Pass to Gay Couples

In a situation that should surprise nobody, Japan's sticking to their shitty rules again....

Japan Encourages Young Adults to Drink More Alcohol to Boost Economy (Genuinely)

Pete is currently preparing his favourite drinking flagon. You get the hero you deserve, clearly!...

Why Chris and Connor Are Cycling 1,000km Across Hokkaido

You just know one of those dafties are going to pop a wheelie and proper brain themselves....

Why the Yakuza Are Disappearing in Tokyo

Boring, doing organised crime all the time, isn't it? Not for me, I like it....

Why Chris Loves Sleeping on Japanese Futons!

Loves a futon, this lad....

Japan's Most Ridiculous Scam Involves Loads Of Crabs

Chris and Pete talks VPNs, VPLs and EPL, all on the podcast that gave the world the catchphrase 'what's in the fax machine?'...

Chris Hits the 10 Year Anniversary of Living in Japan

Covid: running rumpant in the Tokyo area....

Monkey on the Loose in Japan Injures 60 People

Monkeys, kicking off!...

The Japanese Soldier Who Continued Fighting WWII Until 1974

We're still fighting for this title, and he's got to go to Middlesbrough and get something, and... and... I'll tell you, honestly, I will love it if we beat them, love it!...

How Japanese People REALLY Stay Healthy (Hint: It's not the food)

Certainly not with all this Coolish sloshing around....

Chris Has His Love Life Finally Exposed!

Probably the most asked question in the AIJ universe gets answered......

Japan Shocked at Assassination of Former Prime Minister Abe Shinzo

UK Pete and cha boi Christopher get down to business after being apart for way too long....

Sony's Insane Portable Air Conditioning Units Sell Out in Japan

Keep cool, team! Chris will be back with B-grade Pete next week, thanks for American Pete for joining us this week!...

The Surprising Place You're Most Likely to Encounter the Yakuza

Recorded on the 5th of July, American Pete and Chris return for some podcast fun!...

The Japanese Man Who Fought 7/11 for $100,000 and Lost!

Someone should have just bashed a third 7/11 down in the car park. So wonderfully confusing!...

Why Chris Finally Decided to Get Fit in Japan

You should Send-ai that protein shake over to these two lads, gassing about Japan and lifting plates....

How difficult is Europe to Japan travel right now?

[email protected] to tell us about your bee-based problems!...

Would you accept a surfboard from a Japanese old man?

[email protected] to say hello to the lads lads lads!...

How do Japanese companies dispose of washing machines?

[email protected] for all your messages! Say hullo, won't you?...

Abroad in Japan: The Art Of The Deal!

Pete and Chris will return this Sunday for more big opinions from a reflective room!...

The One Japanese Dish We'd Eat Forever

An infinity-length Long Man candy. How about that?...

Why Chris Became Abroad in a British Prison This Week

Tax evasion. The man just loves tax evasion. He's doing a ten stretch in porridgetown....

Japan's Crazy Capsule Toys Come Stuffed Full of Polar Bear Fur

[email protected] for all your questions, babeh!...

The Japanese Man Who Spent $16,000 to Look Like a Dog

Cheap at half the price!...

Running around an onsen in the buff!

Pete and Chris will return Wednesday evening, as naked as the day they were born, except they've put clothes on!...

When is a knife, not a knife?

Pete and Chris will be back, in the flesh this Sunday! JOIN THEM....

The prodigal son returns: Broady in Blighty!

And Pete and Chris will be back on their mp3-adventures Wednesday evening... join us!...

How Safe is Japan for Solo Travelers?

Pete and Chris will be back on Wednesday for more of this sort of thing - any news stories you want covered, let us know!...

How to Steal $360,000 in Japan and Get Away With It

[email protected] to suggest what Pete and Chris should do in ol' Blighty!...

What NOT to do in a Japanese Hotel Room

[email protected] for all your messages, gerrem in!...

Why this Kobe Beef Has An Insane 9 YEAR Waiting List!

Just give her some damn croquettes!...

The Tokyo Cafe Designed to Stop Customers Procrastinating!

You're not allowed out until you've finished your novel!...

A Sad Ending for the Japanese Man Who Married a Hologram!

Farewell, my sweet. Pete and Chris will return this Wednesday for more fun and games!...

Japan's Population Plummets 640,000 for Biggest Drop on Record

Aaaaand Pete and Chris will return on Sunday, where we'll do it all over again!...

The Ultimate Way to Propose in Japan

Happy Sunday all! Pete and Chris will return on Wednesday for more of this, and in the meantime let us know what you're about over at [email protected] ! Boom!...

How Japan's Electric Chopsticks Make Food Healthy

Bzzzzt! Right in the gob!...

Why Women Aren't Allowed in Japanese Adult Stores

Pete and Chris will be back for more top-floor fun on Wednesday evening so join them then!...

How Chris Perforated His Eardrum on Journey Across Japan | Feat. American Pete!

[email protected] if you've got an idea for how Pete should spent his time (either Petes, to be honest) and the show will be back this Sunday, babes!...

Why Abroad in Japan Got Demonetised by Youtube This Week | Feat. Joey the Anime Man

The things Chris did in that video. For. Shame. (Go check it out!)...

Be Careful Which Bars You Go Inside in Osaka

Be careful which bars you go in *anywhere* we say!...

The Japanese Store Where You Can Pay with Just Your Face

Pete and Chris are back with their faces, talking out of them at times, all for your delectation....

Which Place in Japan Has the Best Food? | Feat. Sharla!

Pete Donaldson is still away! So Chris is instead joined by YouTube star Sharla in Japan and they are answering the question - Which place in Japan has the best food?...

12 Must See Places in Japan | Feat. Ryotaro!

We're back with Ryotaro! He gives us 12 must-see places in Japan, so listen on to find out more!...

When Will Japan Re-Open to the World? | Feat. Ryotaro!

YouTuber and debut pod guest Ryotaro joins us for the first of two episodes. Today, he talks us through his amazing life!...

Japan's Biggest Earthquake in 10 Years Wrecks Abroad in Japan Studio

Here's ya boi Chris, with a little mini-podcast, ready to blow your socks off with information and pathos and stories about a busted up studio....

End of an Era as Iconic Japanese Virtual Youtuber Says Goodbye

The very non-virtual Pete and Chris will return on the 27th for more fun and games (and podcasts)....

Japan's Creepy 300 Year Old Mermaid Mummy Investigated by Scientists

Fishy business with Petey Pie and Crafty Chris!...

How Chris REALLY Felt Interviewing Ken Watanabe

It's finally here! The meeting of the minds - one of People magazine's 50 most beautiful people back in 2004, and Ken Watanabe!...

Why Pete REALLY Failed His Interview to Teach in Japan

Postscript: Pete went through his old yahoo account to see if he could find any correspondence about the sorry affair. Turns out they deleted all the emails older than two years ago. As if those years have been that good....

Tokyo's Grumpiest Japanese Man is in Asakusa Selling Bread

Can ya even melon bear it? Petey-kun and Chrissy-chan will return very soon for more podcast fun - but in the meantime get your questions and answers and daft stories in to [email protected] !...

Don't Hug People in Japan | Awkward Etiquette Explained

...but if you do, just a quick one will suffice. Leave their ribs be!...

Why I Love Japanese Nightlife

Dancing. Sweaty people, dancing. Ooolong tea and Moscow Mules on tap....

How a Failing Osaka Cafe Turned Around Their Business Overnight

Cats. The answer is always cats. Cats everywhere!...

Why NOT to Drink Alcohol and Ride Bicycles in Japan

Pete and Chris will be back on Wednesday for more Japan-shaped hi-jinx!...

Why Valentines Day in Japan is Broken into 2 Days!

Probably to sell more blimmin' cards!...

$50 Strawberries & $200 Watermelons | Japan's Crazily Expensive Luxury Fruit

Someone's been having it away with some prize strawberries, and Pete and Chris are on the case!...

Seven Eleven Japan Unleashes Holographic ATMs!

Spooky ghost ATMs for all! Pete and Chris finger their keypads with wanton abandon here on the pod, and if you'd like to steer the jury just send a missive to [email protected] !...

The Dark Side of Japan's Money Lending Culture

Pete and Chris will return, like furious money collectors on Wednesday evening at 2200 (GMT, baby!)...

Why I Didn't Get Homesick Moving to Japan

Open up your hate, and let it flow into Chris and Pete! Get up, come on get down with the sickness!...

American Travellers Explain Japan's Craziest Bar

And we'll be chasing you down the road once again on Sunday - join us then!...

Japan's WORST Ever Pick-Up Line Revealed

...its a doozy....

Japanese Convenience Stores Mock McDonald's Potato Shortage

Spuds, spuds everywhere - so let's all have some fries!...

Japan's Deadliest Food is a Popular Dessert

Pete and Kissy Chris are back for more AIJ fun! Pete's riddled with covid again, Chris is exhausted as he's been up late editing again... and we'll be back on Sunday to do it all over again!...

The Reason Japan's 4m Vending Machines Are Having a Resurgence

A man has to have his Pocari sweat, baby!...

Why Japan's Extreme 100 Noodle Bowl Challenge Gets Demonetised on Youtube

Greed: one of YouTube's deadly sins....

Osaka Residents Receive 10,000 Yen Envelopes From Stranger

Free money Wednesday with Petey and Christo....

A Worrying Future as Japan Invents a Lickable TV Screen

Ookii oppais and lickable tv screens! It's a weird old show this Sunday!...

Why Quitting Your Job in Japan is a Nightmare

Pete and Chris return for more tales of weird palm readers, and job-quitting services!...

The Sneaky Way to Beat Your New Year's Resolution

Chris (Sendai, tired) and Pete (Essex, pumped) start the year as they mean to go on - by chatting all things Japan, baby!...

The Japanese Police Officer Suspended for Stealing 200 Yen ($2)

A copper steals a couple for a packet of ciggies, and the lads talk about the desperately sad wind phone....

Chris Horrified as McDonald's Japan Runs Out of French Fries

On this week's show Pete and Chris imagine a world without french fries (not good) and how Natsuki for some reason has two different birthdays!...

Japanese Scientists Develop Glowing Masks That Detect COVID!

[email protected] for all your chattanooga, baby!...

Seven Eleven Begins Delivering Food by Drone!

[email protected] to say hello, so do so!...

Japanese Billionaire Blast Off to Space Ahead of His 2023 Journey to the Moon!

Pete and Chris return for more fun, games and billionaire bashing!...

Japan’s Greatest AirBNB Host Lives in Osaka

...and he swears his name is Elvis!...

Why Japanese People Are Getting Fatter

...and why Pete's rice cooker purchase could save him a fortune on new trousers if only he actually used it, instead of ordering in pizza....

Tokyo’s Most Overrated Hotel

I mean any hotel sounds great when Jesus and Mary Chain is blasting......

Japanese is Home to the Deepest (Working) Underwater Mailbox in the World!

Why didn't they just make a lovely tall mailbox?...

Why Japan is Facing a Fried Chicken Shortage!

...and it's not because Chris is eating it!...

Kyoto's Last Samurai Will Chop Food Up on Your Stomach

...or your money back!...

The Couple Dating Long Distance: Romance from Spain to Hokkaido!

What would be inside an Abroad In Japan cake? Let us [email protected] !...

How Chris Became the Sapporo Poker Champion

...he's an incredibly gifted card counter. Casinos hate the man....

The Best Place to Spend Christmas in Japan

...in a chimney, after a terrible attempt to enchant your kids. Silly Daddy....

Why I'm Scared to Talk on Japanese Trains

Ferme la bouche, lads! Chris and Pete talk in hushed tones about what's new in Japan right now....

Is Japan FINALLY Going to Re-open its Borders?

Chris wrote that title. Don't blame Pete for the bait. hehe!...

Why Japan's Awkward Blind Date Parties Are So Popular

Bring ya friends, let's have a date! Pete and Chris return with another sexy, informative yomp through the fax machine and beyond....

The truth about my wife's pants!

Pete and Chris tee off once more on the St Andrews - grade course that is the Abroad In Japan podcast....

Is there anything you can't eat rice with?

Pete and Chris are both giddy, positively giddy about presenting you lovely lot with another Abroad in Japan podcast. And I think you can probably tell just by listening, frankly. Off their blimmin' heads, they are....

Why Not to Fall Asleep on the Midnight Tokyo Train

Well, it's cheaper than a hotel! Pete and Chris return with some big-hitting Abroad in Japan podcast action - and you're more than welcome to it!...

Japan's Obscene Nazi Themed Host Club

Unspeakably tasteless host clubs and the very best Finish confectionary - it must be the Abroad In Japan podcast!...

Have We Ever Experienced a Volcanic Eruption in Japan?

Rumblings, deep within - and it's not Chris' stomach after a mountain of karaage - it's the AIJ mega-pod!...

Kyoto Ramen Shop Bans Youtubers FOREVER

"SD card outta my sushi!" Pete and Chris return to the scene of the ramen crime once more - and if you'd like to get in touch with the show, hit us up on [email protected] !...

How Japanese Locals Avoid Talking to Foreigners (An Ingenious Tactic)

Pete and Chris are back for another stellar AIJ pod pod! Thanks to listener Oscar for creating a glorious bit of musical loveliness for the pod!...

Speaking Japanese with a heavy accent

Pete returns from his holiday, and the boys are spotted out on the open road as they cause fender benders the length and breadth of America....

The REAL Reason Japanese People Don't Sit Beside You

Sharla and Chris are here with another cracking pod pod for your ear ears! Find out why people won't sit next to you on the train....

Why You Should Travel Japan on $1000 a Week | Feat. American Pete

Pete (not that one) is back with Chrissy B for another chat about what it's like to traverse Japan with limited funds!...

Japan Says Goodbye to the Last Double Decker Shinkansen!

But will they replace it with a TRIPLE DECKER TRAIN?!...

Chris' New Favourite Japanese Dish | Oyakodon

It makes perfect sense, when you think about it......

10 Years of Hell Teaching English in Japan | Feat. American Pete

Pete's off on his holidays for a week, so in his his absence Chris has bagged himself a much improved Pete from over the pond! And he's had a crazy decade in Japan......

Japan's UFO Sightings on the Rise

It's the podcast! And...oooh, you're quite welcome to it....

Why Sushi and Alcohol is a Dangerous Mix (Avoid it)

Fish and StrongZero, together at last!...

Our Strangest Animal Encounters in Japan

[email protected] if you've ever seen an ostrich in an onsen, or eleven penguins in a seven eleven!...

Why Japan's Love Hotels Are Disguising Themselves as Real Hotels

For fun, and profit presumably!...

How Tokyo's Robot Cafe is Changing Lives

More pepper, please!...

The Russian Man Who Swam to Japan to Start Over

And could swimming into Japan be our only option this year?...

How a Japanese Firm Powers 170 Trucks with Ramen

Why don't they just cut out the middle man and put diesel in the ramen? ...

Chris Has FINALLY Visited all of Japan's 47 Prefectures

But has he eaten ramen in every last one?...

Why Getting Medication in Japan is a Nightmare

Give us that sweeeeeet くすり!...

How We're Going to Make Natsuki Rich

Let's face it, he'll only spend it on ciggies....

The Biggest Problem with Tokyo's Trains

Too many Natsuki's in them! Eating ham and drinking beer....

Why Japanese Taxis are the Best in the World (Mostly)

https://youtu.be/T04kFJe56WU - Gonna get a taxi, taxi!...

Why Not to Get Drunk while Flying Drones in Japan

[email protected] for your messages and drone tips!...

The Man Who Teaches English on Japan's Most Remote Island

All that 7-11 chicken, all to himself. Smashing!...

The New Abroad in Japan Studio Has a Massive Flaw

....Natsuki has a key....

Why Abroad in Japan is Being Hated on by Amazon Viewers

But it's not like that on the TV when it's cool for cats...it's cool for cats (cool for cats)...

The Ultimate $1,000 Yakuza Tour Guide

Pete and Chris are back - and the latter is answering your questions.......

The Most Expensive Video Games Ever Sold | $1.5m Mario!

Right, I've got a copy of Jet Set Willy on the Amstrad CPC. Who's gonna give me ten quid for it?...

Fukushima's Radioactive Wild Boars on the Loose

There's boars...loose...aboot this hoose!...

Why NOT to Outrun the Police at Shibuya Station

Pete and Chris are back, releasing a show that comes out just as the final whistle will be going in the England Italy match, so they haven't got a clue who's going to be winning at that point. So with that in mind, let's hope football is the winner!...

How Japan's $75 Tamagochi's are Making a Comeback!

Just be careful with the 'feed' button. Awful, awful stuff. Just get a pet rat or something instead!...

Why Japan's World Famous Robots are Disappearing

Chris has pulled out their innards to create brand new tech for his media empire. RIP AIBO...

Inside Japan's Worst Love Hotel with CDawgVA | $50 Room!

Chris, soaping himself in the shower. Me and you, just watching. The love hotel experience!...

Abroad in Japan Hits No.14 On the iTunes Charts! (Genuinely!)

The sad thing is, Pete has offered several times to guest rap on one of Broad's joints. He's fuming....

Don't Do Drugs in Japan

Also, the oil would taste of shampoo. Gross!...

Be Careful Where You Go in Akihabara!

*LIFT BUTTON PUSHING INTENSIFIES*...

Why Writing Kanji Isn't Essential to Everyday Life in Japan

Get ya wee paintbrush oot!...

This Japanese Woman Secretly Lived in a Guy's Closet For a YEAR

Imagine if you had to sneeze!...

The Most Haunted Airbnb in Kyoto

Swear there must be more ghosts in airbnbs than actual guests!...

12 Reasons NOT to Move to Japan

...where Pete and Chris go in deeper on his latest video-based opus!...

What Interviewing a Celebrity is Really Like (Our Experiences!)

"Never meet your heroes!" - Chris Broad, 2018 - moments before meeting Pete for the first time....

Why You Need Japan's Portable Cup Noodle Vending Machine

Pete and Chris pour a kettle of hot water (content) into a cup noodle (your ears)....

The Seven-Eleven Store Owner Going to War with Seven-Eleven

It's a strange way to conduct your affairs, but who are we to judge? Where are *our 24 hour convenience stores?...

Why Japan's Emperor Faces His Biggest Crisis Yet

The monarchy - can't live with 'em, can't live without 'em!...

Why Japan's Cheapest Hotel Chain Just Got a Whole Lot Cheaper!

Well, would you?...

How to Become a Foreign Rockstar in a Japanese McDonald's!

Join Pete and Chris, model podcasters on Wednesday for more of this!...

Ramune on the Run! Why Japan's Most Iconic Drink is in Danger of Disappearing...

Rest in peace, glassy testicle!...

The Japanese Town That Blew $200,000 on a Giant Squid!

Well...would you?...

Why Being Overweight May Mean No Roller Coasters in Japan

"Wheeeeeeee!" - that was me, being kicked out of a fairground for being lockdown hefty....

Why Prince Harry is Being Ridiculed in Japan

You leave the royal family, travel halfway across the world and get yourself a job and then a country another halfway across the world laughs at you. And that's crufts....

The Japanese Man Arrested For Having 35 Girlfriends

How many girlfriends is too many girlfriends? And is 900 dollars too little for so much emotional admin?...

The Best & Worst Places to Live in Tokyo | Feat. Alex Shapiro

If you're thinking of living in Japan, you're probably gonna need somewhere to live, right? Alex Shapiro is here to read you your rental rights!...

Living in Japan & Becoming Fluent at Japanese | Feat. Dogen

The tonal wizard, Dōgen tells all - how did one of the funniest creators on youtube get so damn jōzu?...

Was Filming Journey Across Japan: The Lost Islands a Disaster? | Feat. The Anime Man

Chris returns to host the Abroad In Japan podcast, and he's characteristically knackered poor lad!...

The Pete Donaldson SPORTY TAKEOVER SHOW!

A little later, and stranger than usual - Pete is here for one Friday only, to have a chat with two leading sporty lights who work inside sport and sports entertainment....

Why Chris is Finally Interested in Japanese History

Pete and Chris return to their respective murder houses to bash out today's episode of the Abroad In Japan podcast!...

Why Chris's Fear of Flying is About to Be Tested

No time to explain...get in the Cessna!...

What Japanese Raw Chicken Tastes Like

Chris, after eating an entire farmyard's worth of chicken decides to chow down on some more - but this time the greasy flesh hasn't seen the inside of an oven!...

Why Japan's Citizens Keep $1Trillion Under the Bed

Pete's happy to set the record straight, that he keeps nothing but old yoghurt cartons and takeout boxes under his silent night....

The British Citizen Arrested in Japan for Throwing His Bento in a Mailbox

...with special guest and Pete's crush - CDawgVA. Not really. Well, kinda....

Journey Across Japan: The Lost Island | Brand New Series Revealed!

Chris releases an audio-based teaser trailer for his greatest adventure to date!...

How a Tokyo Olympic Official Insulted Japan's Biggest Celebrity

The hits. They just keep on coming. More controversy at the Olympics, more tedious men being tedious!...

Why this Eccentric Japanese Billionaire is Riding a SpaceX Rocket to the Moon!

Why not, that's what we say! Pete and Chris consider who's best placed to make it up there amongst the stars....

When LOSING Your Wallet in Japan Goes Awkwardly Wrong

Japan! Hell of a place, hell of an experience for the jet lagged and forgetful....

Where is Japan's LEAST Stressful City?

Pete and Chris are chill-to-the-axing and figuring out what the least hectic city experience can be found....

Why Japan's suicide rate is on the rise

Pete and Chris return for your sabbath dose of all things Nihon!...

5 weird & wonderful stories from travellers in Japan!

Pete and Chris return for a Sunday tinkle on the fax machine's light plastic buttons....

Chris experiences Japan's worst Earthquake in 10 years

Chris, fresh from rolling around his hotel room like a ruddy pinball tells us all about his ill-fated trip to your friend and mine, Hokkaido....

Why Chris is travelling to Japan's most Northern Point This week

He'd better wrap up warm, whatever happens!...

The craziest Japanese-English we've ever heard!

Pete and Chris are here to put some violence in ya nonsense (makes sense if you've heard the podcast)...

Japanese woman hides mum's corpse in freezer for 10 years

...but what have you done with your life?...

Should we buy a house in Japan to renovate?

Pete and Chris are considering getting into the ol' bricks and mortar and paper business. Bagsy the west wing!...

Must see places in Japan | Feat Connor CDawgVA

Conor and Chris are back with their second bite of the Abroad in Japan apple. Apologies for the late upload on this one - Pete's trying to sabotage every show he's not on, clearly....

The highs and lows of moving in Japan | Feat. Connor CDawgVA

The smoothest, deepest-voiced co-host this podcast has ever had - @CDawgVA is on the pod! (Pete is gonna have to huff balloons filled with that gas that's like inverse helium when he returns to even come close)...

How Japan's greatest taxi driver ever got scammed

Oi Oi Saveloy! Pete's French friend makes a callous YouTube assault on everything Chris holds dear....

Why Japanese restaurants appear to scam you (when they're not...)

Pete and Chris return with some of their least favourite shop jingles. Hard-Off's theme that plays constantly in store closes out today's show. Disgusting!...

What Japanese workers hate most... about work

Pete and Chris return with a big ol' heap of Japan-based news stories....

When proposing in Japan goes wrong!

Super awks! Pete and Chris are back, with Chris vowing to introduce the show correctly this time....

5 ways to make a great first impression on Japanese women!

...and five incredibly bad ones....

Turning a profit on a night out in Tokyo!

It's soggy, and not very grown up - but who are we to judge?...

Why Chris received the worst Christmas present ever

We don't know what that boy has against fungi but as Santa is our witness, he'll learn to love it....

What's life in Japan like as a Youtuber? Feat. Joey the Anime Man

Pete's off helping the Christmas elves in England this week so he is more than ably replaced by one of YouTube's biggest stars Joey the Anime Man! Not a bad deputy, we have to say......

Why swearing in Japanese is best avoided!

It's for the best, trust us....

The worst possible thing you could do on a Japanese train

...the third worst, according to Pete....

When confronting the Yakuza goes awkwardly wrong

Is it a good idea to pretend to be a gangster? We don't know but we're doing it anyway....

Legally breaking a strangers arm in Japan!

Yeah... that. Don't do that....

6 Must Travel Hidden Places in Japan | Feat. Tokyo Lens

Chris and Norm return for your Sunday dose of the Abroad in Japan show!...

Starting Your Life Over in Japan | Feat. Tokyo Lens

What does it take to hit reset and begin again halfway around the world? Chris and tsugaru shamisen axeman Tokyo Lens explain all!...

Why people in Japan choose to disappear in the night

Four hundred quid? Not a bad deal. Sign us up!...

Is this the end for Japan's amusing Japanese-English marketing?

We bloody hope not. What will we talk about on the podcast?...

Don't eat Japan's impressive FAKE food!

I mean you can if you want. We're not your dad....

Abroad in Japan vs. ridiculous hate mail

Chris's ire is well and truly up, and Pete is hoping it doesn't get turned on him, lulz!...

Where we'd choose to live in Japan

Pete says he'd like to live in an off sea oil rig, but that's against our self-imposed rules....

Japanese love hotels: do they welcome everyone?

Chris-san and Peter-kun are back, trying their best to get into a love hotel together. Be better, Japan!...

Japanese trains: Why do passengers fall asleep so quickly?

You snooze...you lose? Kinda. Pete and el Chrisso are back and are here to talk all things snoozing, Japan and food....

An uncomfortable experience teaching in Japan

Chris and Pete return, Pete in his little seaside hidey-hole, Chris living large on that Japanese lam!...

Japan's abandoned buildings - should you intrude?

Chris is fresh from his harrowing abandoned love hotel experience, and Pete is having his breakfast, unencumbered by spookies....

Japan - should you pay for dinner?

Pete and Chris are back, fighting over the cheque....

Our encounters with the Japanese police revealed

Pete and Chris, out on day release let you 'orrible lot know how they came to find themselves in the clink......

Why Chris is eating KFC for Christmas this year!

Spoiler: because he totally can!...

Why Japan's biggest mascot contest is over forever!

Japan says goodbye to the financially expensive mascot contest - but *how* will we get cool new mascots now?...

Overseas tourists - Japan's plans for reopening!

Chris is halfway through his very important mission to Fuji-san and Pete is halfway through his breakfast....

Japan's "Twitter killer" confesses to murder...

Pete and Chris are back - the former lying on his couch, the latter in a hotel room in Tokyo....

The folks who want foreigners to leave Japan

...are presumably pretty happy right now! Pete and Chris are back, and the former is trying to give the latter an inaccurate lesson in London architecture!...

How mental health is handled in Japan

It's a Fax Machine special - and you're invited!...

Japan's new prime minister is obscenely fit

200 stomach crunches, every day. A powerhouse of muscle in a boxy salaryman suit....

Our Experiences Dating in Japan! Feat. Sharla in Japan

Chris was joined by Sharla in Japan for another special episode!...

15 Years Living in Japan: The Highs and Lows (Feat. Sharla in Japan)

As Pete's on holiday, Chris has been joined by Sharla in Japan!...

Man travels from New York to Japan and back...for just one weekend!

It can be done...we just don't know why you would! Next week - a special episode from the AIJ world of fun (trademarked)...

Japan's most popular place to live: revealed!

Spoiler: it ain't Shibuya. Pete and Chris are back for more Abroad in Japan fun (for some reason Pete's mic was a bit hot this time round, so apologies for that!)...

Japan's napping culture explained

Why bother buying a bed in Japan? Your new sleeping platform could be a bar, a table, a bit of shrubbery outside a 7-11... it's completely up to you!...

The luxury Tokyo hotel giving away FREE rooms!

Sounds pretty good, don't it? Well, if you can get *into* the country, that is... Pete and Chris will return on Sunday for more of this daftness - including tales of Chris's continuing cat-based adventures, and some ageing yakuza....

The most peculiar encounters with strangers in Japan

Pete and Chris crank open their Edo-era fax machine and let all your tales of adventure and derring-do flood out....

How to scam the scammers of Tokyo!

See-through pooping and an Australian man who just cannot be stopped - it's a fun old show this week!...

Japan's foreign residents *finally*allowed to return to Japan!

With his country in lockdown, Shinzo Abe leaves office, but what will be his legacy?...

Why are elderly Japanese women armed and dangerous?

Pete and Chris are back, and are hanging off of each others' words as eagerly as a child hanging off a Norwegian man's beard....

A grizzly discovery in Osaka

...and it ain't a bear....

How kind are Japanese strangers? Traveller's tales

Turns out, Tokyo isn't so cold after all!...

Why a Japanese town replaced humans with scarecrows

I mean...there *has* to be a reason......

How to rent Shibuya crossing for just $8,000!

What would *you* do with a nice big scramble?...

6 places to eat in Japan on a budget!

Bibs out, it's time to chow down on another bit of Abroad in Japan lushness!...

Japan's unspoken social etiquette...

Pete and Chris are back with another slice of Nihono-nonsense!...

Revealed: the craziest trip to Japan ever!

Pete and Chris pull more faxes from the fax machine, warm and with that lovely inky smell on them....

82 year old Japanese woman fights off bear!

Could your gran chin a fully grown bear to actual bits? Find out how, in your midweek dose of Abroad in Japan......

Why Japan's losing enthusiasm for The Olympics

As the domestic tourism economy tries to get back on its feet, Tokyo falls foul of a COVID resurgance. Do the Japanese want their Olympics?...

How much do you really know about Japan? A 21 question quiz.

Test your 日本 trivia with Chris's big quiz! Can you beat Petey?...

Japan's all you can eat and drink culture explained

It may be cost-effective - but what are the pitfalls when it comes to drinking and eating at volume?...

Why living in Japan will turn you into a minimalist

Chris and Pete are back with their regular Wednesday celebration of all things Japan... as we learn about the possibly the world's worst man....

The biggest mistake you can make in a Japanese Hotspring

Two individual Coolish packets, taped together, being inhaled through each nostril - that was dream forged in Pete's maniacal brainhole. "Double the Coolish!" Pete shouted into Chris's confused face. But Chris had a better idea. His idea was to gi...

12 films set in Japan you need to see!

Fillums! We've all seen at least one...so here are twelve more you need to see before you die. To be honest you could probably do it in a couple of days, so why wait?...

Japanese foods you should avoid!

Chris and Pete are back running the rule over some of the most exotic morsels Japan has to offer. Spoiler alert: nothing is good on a hangover....

Why Chris won't be on Japanese TV anytime soon

...and it's not because of his bad language! Pete and Chris are back, and the Broadster is angling for his very own alcohol range......

Japan's legendary 90 year old video game grandma

It's the most wonderful time...of the week! Pete and Chris are back in your ears, and Chris is eating crisps, the little filthbag....

How awkward is stripping naked in a Japanese hot spring?

Another dose of 'Nihonophile nonsense' for your podcatchers - hide your gameboys kids, Shinzo's coming for them!...

Don't think about climbing Mount Fuji this year!

Pete and some complete rando called Chris are back, having a lovely time. Sex toys and love hotels, and everything in between....

Japan's creepiest abandoned places!

Super-spooky goings on in abandoned Japan!...

Japan's most notorious animals revealed...travellers beware!

It's an email special, baby! Thanks for everyone who sent in questions, and we both hope you're keeping safe wherever you may be in the world....

$40 dollars to save your marriage - Japan has the answer!

...and now it's Pete's birthday. So naturally Chris taunts the man with a new flavour of Coolish. Unbelievable!...

A terrifying morning earthquake for Chris!

Chris continues his journey deep into a wheel of cheese, but it's allowed because it's his birthday!...

Geoff United

Pete has become an excellent chef - and Chris is basically subsisting on a diet of cheese and crackers. Also, Ryotaro goes for the jugular in J-vlogging land!...

Japan's overrated tourist traps

Chris-chan and Peter-kun are back and they're ready to tear into another week of emails, fun, games and home invasion. Pete learns how to correctly describe aliens in Japanese, and we hear from some of you awesome frontline medical staff. Love to y...

The most luxurious trip to Japan!

The boys are back! And they've apparently got loads of money to spend in Japan. (We wish.) What would you drop a sweet grand on?...

12 productive things to do when you're stuck indoors

The boys are back behind closed doors, doing what they do best - talk nonsense!...

Life in Japan - Tokyo in Lockdown?

Pete returns from his holiday to a very different London, and Chris considers hanging out with some hungry deer. Oh and the Olympics looks like it might not happen for another twelve months, for obvious reasons!...

Coronavirus hits hanami season - are the cherry blossoms worth the hype?

This week we’ve got some chat about where the best place is to go and see 'Hanami', otherwise known as Japan’s world famous cherry blossom! We’re also discussing whether you’re likely to be denied access to certain areas if you have piercing...

Japan's worst hotel room

As the coronavirus epidemic continues, we're talking about the value of silence in Japanese culture. Chris had a very awkward experience in a silent meeting when he first started working in Japan. We're also giving some tips for recovering fr...

The Reason Japan is Panic Buying Toilet Paper

On today's episode we're talking about why people are frantically stocking up on toilet roll in Japan, as well as some more on the coronavirus and how COVID-19 might impact the Olympics. Also coming up, Chris is introducing his brand new we...

Coronavirus fears: a 'Japanese only' ramen shop?

As the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic continues to spread, is the crisis making Japan less friendly to visitors?...

How has Coronavirus affected Japan | Is it still safe to travel?

On this week's episode of Abroad in Japan, we're talking all about the Coronavirus, and the impact it's had on Japan so far. We discuss the precautions the government have been taking, how it's affecting tourism, and advise you whethe...

Two year anniversary special

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 you...

Sapporo Snow Festival!

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 question...

Must see places outside of Tokyo...2 weeks in Japan

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 th...

What NOT to do on a Japanese Train

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 ...

12 things we want to do in Japan in 2020 | Our bucket lists

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...

Japan’s most wanted foreigner flees country hiding in luggage

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!...

Japanese women want husbands with these kinds of jobs

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 eq...

Unboxing Christmas presents as Chris returns to the UK! | Xmas Special

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 Kin...

The real reason Japanese stores forbid photography...

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....

Are Japanese Work Parties Actually Fun?

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....

Where is the best place to hide in Tokyo?

Chris has relaunched his 'Abroad Perspective' channel and Nintendo have opened a brand new shop in Shibuya! Meanwhile, we're talking gaming, dating and working culture....

Why Japan’s cheapest hotel room costs just $1.20 (hint: there’s a catch)

The cheapest hotel in the world - but there’s a catch, and Chris prepares you release his fishiest video yet! ...

12 hidden spots you should know in Tokyo

Chris and Pete share twelve places for you to explore all over Tokyo!...

How to overcome social anxiety in Japan

A genuine YouTube Harry and a top London radio DJ are back to chat all things Japan! (Chris and Petey)...

An awkward encounter at a Japanese restaurant

A fax machine special - Chris and Pete replace the paper in the xerox and read out more tall tales from you legends. ...

School bully insurance is a thing in Japan...

Chris gets super annoyed about digital rights algorithms, and we learn about a new kind of insurance…...

Stalker in Japan uses worrying method to locate victim

Pete and Chris are back with another slice of AIJ: The Podcast, as Japan recovers from Typhoon Hagibis....

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson...in Japan?

Chris and Pete talk all things Rugby World Cup as the fans don’t exactly cover themselves in glory. ...

Goodbye Chris!

Chris heads back to Japan, but before he leaves we take one last look at the fax machine! ...

Japan's best mascot

Pete and Chris begin the show with a hijacking, go on to talk about Mascots, and then the Olympics. A mixed bag! ...

Sex and rats and rock and roll!

Chris celebrates having a viral video, and a convenience store gets some rather furry visitors! ...

Is Japan about to get flying cars?

Pete and Chris have very different opinions about floating cars. Then again, Pete can't drive......

Japan's greatest theme park isn't Disneyland...

Wild monkeys must be avoided at all costs. You can't win in a fight against a wild monkey! Trust us on that one. Your questions answered in an email frenzy special... ...

Can the introverted thrive in rural Japan?

Still very much topless, Pete hands more of your fax machine questions to Christoper-chan! ...

The real reason Chris moved to Japan

What do the Japanese think about Brexit? Also, does every Japanese person have a 'thing' they do for tourists? ...

12 Things we wish we'd known about Japan before arriving...

The boys return, fatter and swearier than ever, and loaded with 12 things you need to know before heading for Narita (or Haneda) airport! ...

Are Japanese people genuinely kind to strangers?

The journey is over. Chris is free from his laptop. For a bit... ...

Why Japan's bear problem is about to get worse...

Pete and Chris find out that apparently Ryotaro knows...everyone in the world. Also... bears are back and in a big way! ...

How to ruin your reputation in Japan: Kim Kardashian's masterclass

Pete recommends a book about crime, Chris plugs Pete's brand new youtube channel and they both take a look at Kim Kardashians pants for reasons best kept to themselves... ...

Pete and Chris: Operation: Coolish!

Chris and Pete head for Tokyo's Yoyogi park via Don Quijote, and answer your emails. It's a podcast...on the move...again! (Contains more crows and Coolish.) ...

Pete and Chris: Live in Japan!

Chris and Pete take a less-than-leisurely stroll through Shibuya's love hotel district, and answer your emails. It's a podcast...on the move! (Contains crows.) ...

Which places would we choose to live in Japan?

A group of Scousers outflank the Japanese mafia and Chris finds out his papers are no longer adequate. ...

Why Japan's $1bn mascot is banned from The Olympics…

Chris updates the world on his favourite dough-bothering vending machine, and we find out about Kumamoto’s favourite son. Or daughter. ...

How much is Japan's most expensive train?

Chris asks the question that’s on everyone’s lips… do you have HIGH ENERGY? And we tear through your messages, still warm from the fax machine. ...

A real life Tokyo horror story…

On the one year anniversary of Natsuki the movie, Pete and Chris talk all things vending machines – and we find out what happened to the one that made pizzas… ...

Why climbing Mount Fuji isn't fun!

Even with those funky little sticks people seem to enjoy using. ...

26 traits Japanese women want in a guy...

What a girl wants, what a girl needs - Chris and Pete see if they stack up to the perfect Japanese man. (Spoiler: they don't) ...

Should travellers be worried about Fukushima?

The radiation may be lower than most people experience on an aeroplane, so why don't people visit Fukushima? ...

4 Scams you should avoid in Japan!

Flags! Get your tiny flags! We're getting scammed in Japan. For science. ...

Can a foreigner ever *truly* be Japanese?

Can a foreigner ever truly feel Japanese? We're also reading some of your emails. ...

Why Japanese KFC might be good for you!

Crispy, crunchy chicken. Great for what ails ya!...

Japan's 40 year old virgins and a worrying population time-bomb

When a man and a woman love each other very much, they give one another a special hug......

When Japanese-English mistakes go too far (Engrish nightmares)

Chris Broad's Engrish nightmares! There was a weird problem with this episode, but if you're reading this it should be fixed. Sorry guys! Pete x...

The first 48 hours in Japan: what should you do?

A mere 172800 seconds in Japan: what would you do with them? ...

Japan's biggest event in 30 years (Feat. Natsuki!)

Natsuki makes his Abroad In Japan podcast debut with his searing-hot takes on the new emperor....

You can buy popularity in Japan!

A poorly Chris gamely drags himself through another AIJ podcast, with wisdom to impart, and fevered sweat to...sweat....

Is Japan losing patience with foreign tourists?

Park rules: leave your Japan as you'd like to find it, or something like that. Ranger Chris says so....

Japanese company turns sex into renewable energy

White day rolls around once again...in the hay, it seems. ...

Japanese culture: Breaking down barriers

Ariana Grande's furious with Japanese Kanji and a woman called Marie gets equally furious with the common chopstick. ...

Is romance in Japan dead?

Pete and Chris are back with some special valentine's day questions! ...

The Abroad in Japan podcast anniversary!

Pete and Chris are back and they want to thank you guys for listening to them for 52 whole weeks. What a trip!...

When travelling in Japan goes wrong

Pete and Chris go through more of your (even crazier) Japanese travel stories! ...

10 Crazy Japan travel stories!

Pete and Chris go through some of your (frankly crazy) Japanese travel stories!...

The strangest conversation you can have in Japan!

Pete and Chris are back, googling things they probably shouldn't. ...

Japan's latest technological wonders revealed

Who wants a robot egg that shouts in the night? We do. We most definitely do. ...

When romance goes wrong in Japan

Don't put things into other peoples meals, unless it's your finger, and then it's *well* funny....

12 Glorious New Year's resolutions and a Natsuki movie sequel?

Pete delights the palette with a graphic description of some *very* specialist cheese, and Chris ponders the future......

Akemashite omedetou! (Happy new year)

Pete swears blind he didn't tip a van over in Shibuya, and Chris still can't think of a new year's resolution. ...

Would you eat hair-flavoured chicken?

Pete introduces Chris to hair-flavoured chicken, and we think about our new years resolutions....

The Christmas party

We're feeling unbelievably festive as the two giants of podcasting actually meet in a room for the first time in a couple of months!...

The ultimate Japanese Christmas gift

Pete deep fries a cheesy octopus, and tries to talk about his favourite Japanese curry brand!...

An awkward situation with a Japanese neighbour

Chris deals with a big slamma jamma, and Pete wants to talk about automatic doors. It's a door special, guys!...

Rude Japanese people - do they exist?

...we're not exactly sure. What we're certain of, however is that Pete sleeps through alarms like a hibernating bear. Idiot....

Getting a Japanese Tattoo

Chris is considering a new tattoo - his first - after a harrowing month-long bike across Japan....

Less than super Bomberman

Still in their cabin in the woods, Pete and Chris squabble over who is best at 80s video game, Bomberman....

The cabin in the woods

Pete and Chris are back on the pod trail, and they're oddly enough stuck halfway up a mountain in a spooky cabin in Kobe! Who will get eaten first?...

Japanese billionaire risks life for art

Pete and Chris get a little spaced out as the former pleads for the chance to perform a bicycle kit in zero gravity. ...

Desert Island: What Japanese items would you take?

Speedy vocab is back with a vengeance, and Chris demands an indestructible car to destroy the rare fauna on his desert island. What an animal. ...

How to handle physical contact in Japan

More of your incisive queries answered, and is hugging allowed? Who doesn't love a hug? People we don't want to be friends with, that's who. #huggyboys...

Japanese hostess bar culture uncovered

Chris and Pete take a look at one of the most talked-about aspects of Japanese nightlife culture - host and hostess bars....

Japanese hand gestures and swear words uncovered

Delight your friends and family with the official Abroad In Japan-sanctioned swear words!...

Are pizza vending machines the future?

Pete and Chris marvel at the very idea of an automatic pizza vending machine, and Pete uses the word 'spaff.'...

How not to rob a Japanese convenience store

True crime being such a hot podcast topic, Chris and Pete delight listeners with one of the most underwhelming robberies in recent memory. ...

Don't do this in Japan!

Chris and Pete go into more detail on the subject of one of Chris' most popular YouTube videos, 12 things not to do in Japan - also the guys read out some of your emails from the fax machine. What they're doing coming out of a fax machine, w...

Gender equality in Japan - does it exist anywhere?

A topic that's been dominating Japan recently, the search for something approaching equal rights for women continues. Spoiler: they ain't even close. ...

Adult toys and bathing suits!

No coolish, but plenty of waifu pillow chat - think the heat may have got to Chris and Pete......

Japan Vs. Korea - 10 ways they're different

Chris and Pete are back together, and they're sharing their experiences on recent trips to Korea. It won't surprise you to hear that Coolish gets a mention. ...

Japan's most ridiculous festival - explained

Chris and Pete are back, in the loosest sense of the word to talk all things festivals, soy sauce and wrestling. A mixed bag, then. Next week: the Korea vs Japan special and everything will be back to normal. Well, as normal as they get. ...

Is Japanese KFC the best in the world?

Chris' popcorn chicken levels are almost dangerously low. KFC's new all you can eat in forty-five minutes offer is of no use, though. Rubbish....

Flying a drone in Japan - how hard is it?

Chris has finally taken the plunge and bought himself some primo drone tech. Look out, power lines - our man is set to slice and dice. In other news a man gets thrown off his own private island and Chris answers your questions. ...

Buying friends in Japan - a good idea?

In this episode, Harry Potter fawns over a top London radio DJ, K-pop gets a bit of love and Chris tells us what he'd have in a food-based care package. Spoiler: it's loads of crisps....

Natural disasters: is Japan safe?

Chris and Pete touch on the recent seismic and atmospheric activity and ask the question...is Japan safe? Pete goes on for ages about oyster ice creams, and Chris educates us all on bear safety. Important stuff....

Large Earthquake Ruins Natsuki's Day

Chris films in a Pachinko parlour, and gets caught up in a rather robust quake. He also debuts his new character, 'American Man'. ...

How Awkward is Meeting Viewers in Japan?

Our favourite piece of office equipment whirrs into life as Pete educates Chris on sexy rope-play, and Chris helps out a left-hander. Something for everyone, there....

Has Trump Saved Japan from North Korea?

Pete and Chris have returned and they're getting a little musical as they wax lyrical about some of their favourite bands. Also, Mr Broad has supped on the clear Coke goodness and is less than impressed... ...

Absurd Japanese Manager Attempts to Rob Own Store

Pete and Chris are back rating their favourite Kit-Kat flavours and taking a look at this week's news. Warning: contains Tab Clear....

Is AirBnB Japan in Danger?

It's been a little while since Pete and Chris had a little look at the news, so this week they're unfurling a gigantic Japanese shinbun and taking it all in....

Natsuki: The Movie (Behind the Scenes Revealed)

After a year and a half, and countless balloons, Natsuki the movie is finally out there on the internet. Ever the perfectionist, Chris piles through a list of things he would have done differently, and Pete tells him he's being silly and that the...

The Greatest Japanese Faux Pas Ever

It's a news special - with Natsuki: The Movie on the horizon, Pete and Chris pile through some important crow-based news stories. Warning: contains Assange. ...

The fax machine gets fired up once again, and Pete and Chris do their best to answer every last one of them in under 45 minutes. ...

Two Weeks More in Japan | Ultimate Itinerary Discussed

Chris and Pete return and they've planned out a very different route through Northern Japan. ...

Pornographic clickbait and fussy eaters!

Chris and Pete are back and apologising for their younger selves, and we learn about a bar that an arm-chewing maniac Yoda frequents. ...

Understanding the Japanese Mindset: 3 key concepts

From the new desk of Chris Broad and the sunglasses of Pete Donaldson, a brand new podcast in which we explore the Japanese mindset and why planning a party can be occasionally confusing. ...

Your questions answered!

Pete pulls his favourite questions off the Abroad In Japan fax machine and fires them at our boy out East....

2 weeks in Japan | Ultimate Travel Itinerary

Chris gives us his best itinerary ideas for a couple of weeks in Japan. Warning: contains Tokyo bananas....

Life as a vlogger (and radio DJ)

Our boy in Sendai gives us the lowdown on how to achieve YouTube stardom, or at the very least how not to go crazy when you're living off supermarket ramen. We talk tattoos, Tokyo Game Show and mid-air katana battles. ...

Myths about Japan!

Chris and Pete are back and are taking on some Japanese myths head on. Are the people really that friendly? Do you need to know the language to get around? Pete learns the Japanese word for liver, and a man performs the international sign for 'c...

12 Amazing facts about Japan!

Chris astounds Pete with some astounding knowledge bombs - including Ronald McDonald's Japanese name and the festival of the steel phallus... ...

Six things we'd change about Japan!

Mummified men, fax machines and outdoor drinking all get a once over in this week's episode - and Chris makes an obscene admission about his love for Pocari Sweat....

Natsuki and the Japanese love hotel!

Natsuki and the Japanese love hotel! Chris and Pete (and Natsuki) get all cozy as they take a look at Japanese love hotel culture. Warning: involves creepy crawlies and credit card woe. We learn a few more words in Japanese, and we find out what h...

Why is everything so small?

Chris and Pete are back and talking all things tiny... Is it worth staying in a Japanese capsule hotel? Why is delicious soy sauce dripping from listener Emich's walls? All these questions and more (including some essential Japanese vocabulary...

Japanese Policemen and Beatboxing Teachers!

This week on the Abroad In Japan podcast Chris earns himself a speeding ticket and Pete finds himself explaining Tums to the Po. Chris beatboxes for some reason. Just listen, won't you?...

Valentines Day!

In the inaugural Abroad In Japan podcast, Chris Broad and his less-than trusty sidekick Pete Donaldson do their best to answer some truly important questions. Questions like...'what's Valentines day like in Japan?' 'Are wood-based sky...

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Best Travel Podcasts If You’re Travelling to Japan

To the uninitiated, Japan can seem overwhelming. All those city crowds, that quirky culture, a difficult language and copious amounts of delicious but unfamiliar food can be hard to navigate. Similarly, for someone who’s in the know about Japan, there just always seems to be so much more to know.

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With new podcasts being released every day, it’s time to hop on the bandwagon. These are the best podcasts to listen to if you’re travelling to Japan:

Learn Japanese from Zero!

If you’re looking to improve your Japanese before travelling to the Land of the Rising Sun, the Learn Japanese from Zero! podcast provides bite-sized pieces of grammar, vocabulary and culture in video format to get you as acquainted with the country before you visit you could ever hope to be.

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We can all agree that one of the best things about Japanese culture is its food. Everything from sushi and sashimi to sake is covered in this podcast by New York-based food writer Akiko Katayama. She and her guests discuss a specific dish, drink or aspect of Japanese food culture in each episode, the perfect stomach-growling way to get excited for your trip to Japan.

Japan is a combination of chaos and peace, new and old, straight-edged and quirky. It is a perfect contradiction. While in Japan, we explored cities big and small, and while we truly loved all of it, but one of our favorite experiences was exploring the mountain town of Nagano. Just a 3-hour train ride from Tokyo, this town hosted the 1998 Winter Olympics and is remarkably stunning in the wintertime. We walked through a snowy forest that looked like a scene straight out of a movie, and got to see monkeys soaking in a natural hot spring. If you plan to travel to more than one city while in Japan, our biggest recommendation would be to purchase the Japan Rail Pass. While it is kind of a big investment, it ends up being huge money saver in the long run. We have detailed information about this pass and how to get it in advance. It might sound silly, but we are genuinely envious of anyone visiting Japan for the first time. There’s nothing quite like the feeling of discovering the quirky and captivating pieces that make up this country for the very first time. It is a county that quickly becomes addicting, and many travelers find themselves visiting time and time again. – Katie and Ben, Two Wandering Soles

Tokyo on Fire

For people who want to know the current events in Tokyo and Japan or anyone interested in politics, this podcast takes a current event and discusses it, including what they think the Japanese press is overlooking. Tokyo on Fire  makes for stimulating listening and will leaving you feeling more ingrained in Japanese news and society.

Japanese Pod 101

This is a free language learning app which takes you through lessons according to your skill level. It doesn’t simply just teach you stock phrases, but the meanings behind words so you can understand grammar more effectively and apply it to your practice and travels in Japan.

News in Slow Japanese

Ever feel like you want to partake in conversation but it goes too fast for you when learning a language? Well, this podcast solves your dilemmas by reading news in slow – but not too slow – Japanese. The stories are then read again at a normal conversational speed, meaning you’re actually able to track your progress – bit by bit understanding Japan will seem easier! The app will also give you an array of new vocabulary while keeping you more informed; talk about a win-win.

History of Japan

You can’t argue that Japan has a unique, fascinating history, and when you’re travelling, your adventures will become that much more memorable if you know the stories behind the places you’re visiting. This podcast delves into the history of Japan with history scholar Isaac Meyer telling stories of significant Japanese events of the past.

Samurai Archives Japanese History Podcast

This podcast not only takes a historical event in Japan but puts its focus on analysing it, including how it may influence Japanese society today. It’s the official podcast of the Samurai Archives History Forum, and some lively discussions can take place with plenty of food for thought.

My first onsen experience was the highlight of my trip to Japan. I’ll never forget bathing in bubbling hot water surrounded by lush forest and lightly falling snow, especially as to bathe in a Japanese onsen you have to be completely naked! I was extremely nervous at first but once I’d learned the etiquette it was a surprisingly relaxing experience. I recommend first time visitors to Japan enable data roaming or pick up a mobile Wi-Fi device when they land as the numerous train lines and bustling streets can be tricky to navigate without GPS. – Jayne, Girl Tweets World

If you want a hilarious and entertaining podcast about Japanese subculture, this is it. Every episode, two expats take a strange and wonderful facet of Japanese life and explore it with humour. Expect discussions on everything from Japan’s impressively diverse vending machines to its themed cafes.

Expat and popular YouTuber Kevin O’Shea (currently living in Kobe) discusses various aspects of Japanese life he finds interesting, which as you can imagine, is a very broad topic. He muses on what life is like as a foreigner living in Japan (so you’ll become accustomed to what you may find peculiar, in turn, better preparing you for your trip) and talks to guests from all around the country.

Tokyo Cheapo

Precisely what you might be looking for if you’re travelling on a budget in Japan. This podcast breaks down the myth that Tokyo is insanely expensive, giving tips and tricks on how to save money throughout the city. It covers a range of ways to save, from food to festivals and getting around the country. One thing’s for sure: the host, Chris Kirkland, knows his stuff.

While my trip to Japan was nothing short of magical (nothing quite beats sipping matcha at a centuries’ old Buddhist temple, just hours after channelling my inner Harajuku girl on Takeshita-Dori!), the absolute highlight of my stay was a visit to the Mount Fuji Shibazakura Flower Festival. That’s when the valley surrounding the Mountain, a magical site in its own right, transforms into a fairy-tale like oasis as it becomes covered with pink and violet blossoms. Strolling amongst the flowers, with the iconic snow-capped mountain dominating the skyline, was something I’ll never quite forget. The annual celebration that take place around April and May so if you too want to experience the beauty of Shibazakura Flower Festival, be sure to visit then! – Marta, A Girl Who Travels

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By the community for residents, visitors, pros/students

Japan Travel KK launched a free podcast in English with inclusive, sustainable, and cultural touches by our community: local knowledge, travel tips, exciting memories, interviews of residents & experts, popular destinations and little-known places to love, travel words, Japanese history, top news, future of tourism after Covid… but no ads. Listen, subscribe, share, and enjoy biweekly 🎧

In Japan, the community director Sébastien Duval (me) created this podcast with interns, podcasters and active community members for residents, travellers whether first timers or repeaters, tourism & hospitality students, and travel experts. Main host, I'll ensure usefulness for listeners of diverse nationalities, parents with small children, vegans, Muslims, wheelchair users… Your questions/suggestions will be very welcome to help it become one of the best travel podcasts in 2022; we'd like to hear your voices 🙂

Episodes appear first on Anchor.fm then get automatically indexed in a few hours on many platforms so you should be able to listen on your favourite podcast app/player:

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What is a podcast?

A podcast is a series of audio/video files available for downloading or listening via Internet. An individual audio recording is called a podcast episode. Audio only, the Japan Travel podcast enables you to listen without consuming much energy or bandwidth (great while riding a subway/train - good for sustainability too), while you do something else with your eyes e.g. cooking or running 👍

Launch with 7 travel experts

Published on 11 March 2022, the launch episode 0 answers the questions "What to expect?" and "Why launch this podcast?". It also introduces the origins of our community, states the mission of Japan Travel KK , reveals some motivations & expectations of community founders, and includes memories of the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami (11 March 2011 - exactly 11 years before). Everything in less than 10 minutes!

Thanks to all the guests, in order of appearance:

• Geoff Day , living in Tokyo, COO for Japan Travel KK .
• Bonson Lam , living abroad in Australia 🦘 Partner for Akita, Hokkaido, Kyoto, and Osaka prefectures.
• Alena Eckelmann , living in Wakayama, Partner for her prefecture plus Nara & Yamagata.
• Tristan Scholze , living in Fukuoka, Partner for his prefecture plus Saga and nature.
• Peter Sidell , living in Kanagawa, Partner for Shizuoka prefecture.
• Bryan Baier , living in Osaka, Partner for his prefecture plus active tourism.
• Jessica Paje , living abroad in the USA 🗽 Partner for Kanagawa prefecture.

Listen at: https://anchor.fm/japantravel/episodes/Launch-with-7-travel-experts-e1fhtve

Coming soon

You can expect the next episodes to introduce:

• The travel word "sakura" (cherry blossoms).
• Community voices with questions & answers about spring.
• The 2022 Japan Tourism Showcase in Osaka, Kansai (podcast host on site for a full day).
• The Golden Week and other Japanese public holidays.

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Travel to Japan – Episode 364

Hear about travel to Japan on the Amateur Traveler as I relate stories from my recent trip to Tokyo, the ancient capitals of Nara and Kyoto, the castle at Hikone, the shrines and temples of Nikko and Kamakura.

I made the trip in Winter and went as a blogger ambassador for ANA (All Nippon Airways) as they opened a route from San Jose, California to Tokyo.

I talk a bit about the press trip and his flight on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and then some of the surprises in Japan. Japan was not high on my list of countries to go to because I thought it would be expensive and difficult to get around, neither of which was true. I would love to get back to Japan and return in a month when Tokyo is not seeing an uncommon snowstorm.

After leaving Tokyo I traveled to Kyoto and nearby Nara to see some of the historic sites of Japan. I traveled with easy around the country using a Japan Rail Pass . Both cities are filled with UNESCO World Heritage Sites including an Imperial Palace, the Nijo Castle, the Golden Pavilion, the Giant Buddha, and the world’s largest wooden building.

With a brief stop to explore the castle in Hikone, I then headed back to Tokyo and North to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites at Nikko the “Heart of Japan”. The most impressive of these sites is the temple dedicated to the first Shogun who united Japan in the 1600s. His family then rules Japan until the late 1800s.

Back in Tokyo, I explored “Electric Town”, evening at the famous Shibuya crossing, and again more UNESCO World Heritage temples and shrines in a day trip to Kamakura. In Kamakura, I saw another giant Buddha, people washing their money for good luck and a well-known bamboo grove.

In between all this traveling, I enjoyed the hospitality and politeness of the Japanese people, museums like the Edo Museum in Tokyo, some good sushi, and the ease of getting around this country that lives both in its past and slightly in our future.

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Hello Just wanted to say how much I enjoyed both parts of the London show. As a frequent visitor to London, I thought the guest was spot on with all of her information. In January I took my ten year old son to London for his first visit. We ate several meals at Pizza Express after downloading coupons which were recommended by the guest. Its those kinds of kernals of information which are so valuable that you can’t find on other travel podcasts. thanks, Joe

Barbara from Australia wrote:

Hi there Chris, It was with some apprehension that I listened to your podcast recently, as I’ve previously found American radio to be rather more nonsense than information. Not so with yours, I’m glad to say. Now that I’ve found you, I’m keen to listen to lots more on my iPod as I do my daily walk. My initial choice was David Grenewetzki ‘s first trip to India, which I thought was great.Then I managed to find one on Burma. Yippee! Now that the country is opening up, I’m sure there will plenty of people who are keen to travel there. I’m planning a trip to Burma in November and have now listened to the one episode I found on that country. However, there is plenty of scope for another program, visiting different places and perhaps giving more detail about getting around and other things to do in the cities, particularly for a traveler who isn’t on a guided tour. I’d like to hear from someone who’s been on the Irrawaddy River boat between Mandalay and Bagan, and also the slow train through the hills between Kalaw and Inle Lake. Perhaps the caves at Pindaya. Also, the pitfalls of finding a suitable budget guesthouse and things like that. I really like all those little tips that are so important. For instance, are the boats on Inle Lake likely to tip over and ruin my good camera! How can one tell if the cheap hotel has bed-bugs! What drinking options are available if the water is dodgy. And most people love to hear about the food of any country. When travelling to very poor countries, it’s good to know what little gifts the villagers would appreciate from an affluent country. I believe the Burmese children would love to receive papers and pencils, which they can’t afford. In Bali I found the poor women wanted my lipstick. There could be a lot more useful little Japan travel tips on your tip tab rather than focussing on electronics etc., none of which a person like me would take away. What to look for when buying a backpack and how to keep things safe are also good things to know. As I’m new to these podcasts, it’s more than likely that you’ve covered all these things before; if so I will discover as I make my way through them, and I apologise in advance for the advice. Looking forward to listening to many more episodes, and thank you so more for a very worthwhile program. Regards, Barbara

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4 Responses to “Travel to Japan – Episode 364”

Pat Bunyard

Loved the podcast on Japan. I too have the same misconceptions about travel in Japan and have had little desire to travel there but after your podcast I can see this destination moving much higher on my list of places to visit. Thanks for the practical information.

Glad I could help Pat

Mami from Japan

Thank you for your talk on Japan in your episode 364. I’m happy to hear you really enjoyed your stay and liked my country. Regarding Beniarai Zenten Shrine in Kamakura, it is said that you have to use up all the money you washed there to get a fortune; did you do so?:-)

Mami, no I just took pictures of the money washing.

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By the community for residents, visitors, pros/students.

Japan Travel KK launched a free podcast in English with inclusive, sustainable, and cultural touches by our community: local knowledge, travel tips, exciting memories, interviews of residents & experts, popular destinations and little-known places to love, travel words, Japanese history, top news, future of tourism after Covid… but no ads. Listen, subscribe, share, and enjoy biweekly 🎧

In Japan, the community director Sébastien Duval (me) created this podcast with interns, podcasters and active community members for residents, travellers whether first timers or repeaters, tourism & hospitality students, and travel experts. Main host, I'll ensure usefulness for listeners of diverse nationalities, parents with small children, vegans, Muslims, wheelchair users… Your questions/suggestions will be very welcome to help it become one of the best travel podcasts in 2022; we'd like to hear your voices 🙂

Episodes appear first on Anchor.fm then get automatically indexed in a few hours on many platforms so you should be able to listen on your favourite podcast app/player:

• Amazon Music
• Apple Podcasts
• Google Podcasts
• Pocket Casts

What is a podcast?

A podcast is a series of audio/video files available for downloading or listening via Internet. An individual audio recording is called a podcast episode. Audio only, the Japan Travel podcast enables you to listen without consuming much energy or bandwidth (great while riding a subway/train - good for sustainability too), while you do something else with your eyes e.g. cooking or running 👍

Launch with 7 travel experts

Published on 11 March 2022, the launch episode 0 answers the questions "What to expect?" and "Why launch this podcast?". It also introduces the origins of our community, states the mission of Japan Travel KK , reveals some motivations & expectations of community founders, and includes memories of the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami (11 March 2011 - exactly 11 years before). Everything in less than 10 minutes!

Thanks to all the guests, in order of appearance:

• Geoff Day , living in Tokyo, COO for Japan Travel KK .
• Bonson Lam , living abroad in Australia 🦘 Partner for Akita, Hokkaido, Kyoto, and Osaka prefectures.
• Alena Eckelmann , living in Wakayama, Partner for her prefecture plus Nara & Yamagata.
• Tristan Scholze , living in Fukuoka, Partner for his prefecture plus Saga and nature.
• Peter Sidell , living in Kanagawa, Partner for Shizuoka prefecture.
• Bryan Baier , living in Osaka, Partner for his prefecture plus active tourism.
• Jessica Paje , living abroad in the USA 🗽 Partner for Kanagawa prefecture.

Listen at: https://anchor.fm/japantravel/episodes/Launch-with-7-travel-experts-e1fhtve

Coming soon

You can expect the next episodes to introduce:

• The travel word "sakura" (cherry blossoms).
• Community voices with questions & answers about spring.
• The 2022 Japan Tourism Showcase in Osaka, Kansai (podcast host on site for a full day).
• The Golden Week and other Japanese public holidays.

Subscribe with your favourite podcast app to be notified each time a new episode is published 💡

Sébastien Duval @sebastien.duval

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