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Abroad in Japan

Published by Stak

  • Places & travel
  • Society & culture
  • Documentary

Independent filmmaker Chris Broad brings you his multi-award winning YouTube channel Abroad In Japan in podcast form. Aided by broadcaster Pete Donaldson, they bring you a taste of life in the most unique country in the world, from great cuisine to capsule hotels, current events and tips on how to spend your time there. Abroad in Japan is the podcast devoted to the most unique country in the world. Subscribe for new podcasts twice a week, every week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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On the charts

10 chart placements

Every published chart this podcast appears in, in the snapshot behind this page. Each one links to the chart it came off.

  1. Number 1Places & travelAustralia
  2. Number 110Society & cultureAustralia
  3. Number 2Places & travelCanada
  4. Number 122Society & cultureCanada
  5. Number 1Places & travelUnited Kingdom
  6. Number 62Society & cultureUnited Kingdom
  7. Number 4Places & travelNorway
  8. Number 122Society & cultureNorway
  9. Number 4Places & travelUnited States
  10. Number 120Society & cultureUnited States

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Recent episodes

The latest episodes published to this podcast’s own RSS feed. Titles and descriptions are the publisher’s.

  1. From the Archive: Tokyo’s Weird New Way To Sleep! from Abroad in Japan, opens in a new tab

    Sep 10, 202641 min

    With Chris still on his various side quests with brother Natsuki and repping his second book (which you can pre-order here: https://amzn.eu/d/0bFqcNnq) Pete headed for the AIJ podcast vault and is here to bring you some classic AIJ action... Oh, and eight minutes of unseen footage from the last time the due were together in rural Japan! If you're listening solely on audio - here's where the footage starts on YouTube: https://youtu.be/dLaGmXRsUXA?si=ackCJwNft6XH5gBc&t=931 Abroad in Japan is the podcast devoted to the most unique country in the world. Subscribe for new podcasts twice a week, every week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  2. 25 Things Nobody Tells You About Japan from Abroad in Japan, opens in a new tab

    Sep 4, 202630 min

    Abroad in Japan is the podcast devoted to the most unique country in the world. Subscribe for new podcasts twice a week, every week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  3. We’re Putting Natsuki Through SAS Training in the UK! from Abroad in Japan, opens in a new tab

    Aug 27, 202651 min

    Who Smokes, Wins! AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your messages, and maybe they'll be featured on the show! Abroad in Japan is the podcast devoted to the most unique country in the world. Subscribe for new podcasts twice a week, every week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  4. Should You Take Your Children to Japan? from Abroad in Japan, opens in a new tab

    Aug 20, 202635 min

    AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your suggestions on where to take the little tykes! Abroad in Japan is the podcast devoted to the most unique country in the world. Subscribe for new podcasts twice a week, every week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  5. Major Earthquake Hits Kumamoto: What’s the Current Situation? from Abroad in Japan, opens in a new tab

    Aug 14, 202640 min

    AbroadinJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your messages! Abroad in Japan is the podcast devoted to the most unique country in the world. Subscribe for new podcasts twice a week, every week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  6. If You’ve Been Avoiding Japan, Now’s the Time To Go! from Abroad in Japan, opens in a new tab

    Aug 6, 20261 hr 0 min

    Pete and Chris, in a nice air conditioned studio are back for more Japan fun! Abroad in Japan is the podcast devoted to the most unique country in the world. Subscribe for new podcasts twice a week, every week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  7. Japan’s Bold Plan to Build 10 Million Robot Workforce! from Abroad in Japan, opens in a new tab

    Jul 30, 202637 min

    Hello to all you Kiniku-men and Kiniku-gals. AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your messages! Abroad in Japan is the podcast devoted to the most unique country in the world. Subscribe for new podcasts twice a week, every week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  8. The Mayor Who Shocked Japan! from Abroad in Japan, opens in a new tab

    Jul 30, 202639 min

    AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your messages! Reuploading this as we've heard several people being unable to access it - there'll be another show going up tomorrow! Abroad in Japan is the podcast devoted to the most unique country in the world. Subscribe for new podcasts twice a week, every week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  9. Japan Just Got More Expensive for Tourists! from Abroad in Japan, opens in a new tab

    Jul 16, 202654 min

    Pete and Chris, in a hot studio, doing bits! AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your messages! Abroad in Japan is the podcast devoted to the most unique country in the world. Subscribe for new podcasts twice a week, every week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  10. Why This Japanese Whisky Sold For An Astonishing $1,050,000! from Abroad in Japan, opens in a new tab

    Jul 9, 202642 min

    We'd spill it down our jeans. We just would. AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com is where you should pop your bits and bobs, and stories from your holidays! Abroad in Japan is the podcast devoted to the most unique country in the world. Subscribe for new podcasts twice a week, every week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  11. Extremely Intelligent Bear Terrorises Fukushima! from Abroad in Japan, opens in a new tab

    Jul 2, 202629 min

    AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your messages and Power Spots and all kinds of lovely stuff! Abroad in Japan is the podcast devoted to the most unique country in the world. Subscribe for new podcasts twice a week, every week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  12. Why Japan’s Golden Tourist Route Lost Its Shine from Abroad in Japan, opens in a new tab

    Jun 25, 202631 min

    Abroad in Japan is the podcast devoted to the most unique country in the world. Subscribe for new podcasts twice a week, every week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  13. Pete and Chris in Japan! from Abroad in Japan, opens in a new tab

    Jun 18, 202649 min

    Some in-person horsin' around with Pete in Japan!! Abroad in Japan is the podcast devoted to the most unique country in the world. Subscribe for new podcasts twice a week, every week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  14. The 1950's Japanese Project Causing Mass Allergies Today! from Abroad in Japan, opens in a new tab

    Jun 11, 202634 min

    Next week - the show Pete and Chris recorded in Japan! Abroad in Japan is the podcast devoted to the most unique country in the world. Subscribe for new podcasts twice a week, every week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  15. Chris & Pete's Secret 200km Japan Road Trip from Abroad in Japan, opens in a new tab

    Jun 4, 202641 min

    Abroad in Japan is the podcast devoted to the most unique country in the world. Subscribe for new podcasts twice a week, every week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  16. Iran War Forces Japan To Change Its Snacks from Abroad in Japan, opens in a new tab

    May 28, 202642 min

    Do hope the crisps are also black and white! Delicious, inky muck. Abroad in Japan is the podcast devoted to the most unique country in the world. Subscribe for new podcasts twice a week, every week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  17. Why Not to Live in Japan’s Countryside! from Abroad in Japan, opens in a new tab

    May 21, 202643 min

    "Annoying Interpersonal Interactions" are what make the world go round. Get your messages in! WE NEED YOUR INTERACTION! AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com - do say hello! Abroad in Japan is the podcast devoted to the most unique country in the world. Subscribe for new podcasts twice a week, every week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  18. The Worst Week to Come to Japan! from Abroad in Japan, opens in a new tab

    May 14, 202635 min

    Every year Chris says this. We think he just wants all that first season Coolish to himself! AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com to say hello! Abroad in Japan is the podcast devoted to the most unique country in the world. Subscribe for new podcasts twice a week, every week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  19. The End of Japan’s Pacifist Era? from Abroad in Japan, opens in a new tab

    May 7, 202638 min

    War - what is it good for exactly? AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your messages! Abroad in Japan is the podcast devoted to the most unique country in the world. Subscribe for new podcasts twice a week, every week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  20. Threat of Japanese Megaquake Rises! from Abroad in Japan, opens in a new tab

    Apr 30, 202650 min

    MegaQuake or not, sometimes, you simply needus the Reedus. AbroadInJapanPodcast@gmail.com for all your messages - and remember you can listen to the show in audio form wherever you get your podcasts - https://shows.acast.com/abroadinjapan Abroad in Japan is the podcast devoted to the most unique country in the world. Subscribe for new podcasts twice a week, every week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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