Abroad in Japan

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

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

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

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

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