Abroad in Japan
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Independent filmmaker Chris Broad brings you his multi-award winning YouTube channel Abroad In Japan in podcast form. Aided by broadcaster Pete Donaldson, they bring you a taste of life in the most unique country in the world, from great cuisine to capsule hotels, current events and tips on how to spend your time there.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.
Episodes
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Nov 5, 2023 • 32min
Is Japan using Using AI actors to avoid Scandal?
The podcast discusses the hosts' deep affection for Japan and their star-struck encounters with celebrities. They explore the use of AI in videos and its potential impact on professions. The hosts also share their travel experiences in Japan, including sneaking onto a Shinkansen and searching for rare bottles.
Nov 1, 2023 • 35min
Is THIS Japan's Ugliest Place?
Topics include YouTube subscriptions, car shipping from Japan to the UK, a visit to a Toyota specialist, the Tokaimura nuclear incident in Ibaraki, a Green Chef sponsorship and Fact Machine segment, teaching challenges and recommended books, and exploring Edo Wonderland theme park in Japan.
Oct 29, 2023 • 31min
The Foreign Youtuber Riding Japan’s Trains Without Paying
The podcast discusses the consequences of a foreign YouTuber engaging in illegal activities in Japan, the debate on taxing foreign tourists, and the risk of encephalitis in Japan.
Oct 25, 2023 • 20min
Japan Strips Powerful Unification Church of Religious Status
Discussion on modern slavery and the Floodlight podcast, Japanese kindness towards foreigners, fall in popularity of the Unification Church in Japan, Christmas traditions in Japan, and giving sake and onion soup as gifts.
Oct 22, 2023 • 29min
Why Tokyo’s Public Baths Are Disappearing Fast: 50% Lost!
Podcast discusses the decline of public baths in Tokyo, frustrations with inflated prices of Wagyu beef outside Japan, booking mishaps and hotel myths, differences between public bath houses and hot springs in Japan, finding activities in Tokyo despite language barriers, and searching for retro video games in Osaka.
Oct 18, 2023 • 30min
Sushi Restaurant Prankster Gets 5 Year Sentence for Licking Soy Sauce!
In this podcast, the hosts discuss the societal reaction to a man licking a soy sauce bottle at a sushi restaurant compared to his other serious offenses. They also talk about a sushi company's unique PR response to the incident, the challenges of celebrating Halloween in Japan, and the importance of food while going out drinking. Additionally, they mention the impact of YouTube's language censorship on their content and give podcast recommendations.
Oct 16, 2023 • 34min
The WORST Time to Visit Shibuya (Tokyo) Explained!
Topics include nostalgia for the 90s, David Beckham's portrayal in a documentary, lost in translation experiences in Tokyo, security issues for celebrities, being a guide for friends and family in Japan, and train classes and amenities on a journey from Sendai to Tokyo.
Oct 11, 2023 • 34min
Why this Japanese Bar BANNED Foreigners, Illegally!
The podcast discusses the speaker's canyoning adventures and injuries in Japan. They also talk about strange incidents and unusual touches in the country and share their experiences of discrimination in Japanese restaurants. Additionally, they discuss vaping rules in Tokyo, the stigma around cannabis, and compare cities in Japan and the UK.
Oct 8, 2023 • 30min
The Dark Side of Japan’s Entertainment Industry Exposed
Discusses the dark side of Japan's entertainment industry, abuse victims, and frustrations. Explores the fascination with 80s American culture in Japan. Also includes segments on importing a Toyota Century and traveling in Japan.
Oct 4, 2023 • 43min
Toxic Foreign Streamer Finally Arrested in Japan after 6 Months
The podcast discusses various topics including movie comparisons, experiences with allergies and jet lag in Japan, funny performance surprises, unhealthy lunch choices, exploring a unique bar in Shibuya, and the negative perception of foreigners in Japan due to a problematic streamer.
