
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.
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| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 707 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CulturePlaces & TravelDocumentary | |||

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Every year Chris says this. We think he just wants all that first season Coolish to himself!
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Great podcast with some witty banter. Each episode includes some interesting stories. Thanks lads!
While I find this podcast interesting and I do enjoy the little Japan stories they cover and the letters from tourists abducted by cults, I struggle with the banter. Either these blokes have terrible chemistry or they have a lag in their connection because
They are constantly talking over each other and stepping on each others jokes or points. It’s the clumsiest banter ever. It’s like one guy will be telling a story and the other guy will just start talking like he can’t hear him, literally l... more
It’s so fun to listen to this podcast… everytime i’m commuting to or from work I listen to the podcast and it’s a absolute treat… thank you so much…
I'm a fan of Oriental Pearl. And Chris, I understand how you believe the sensationalist Japan content is getting out of hand. But your perception of sensationalism is not everyone else's… And that's an opinion. And that's okay. Accept that you are making false accusations about Anming just because you think she is a sensationalist.
Anming is not saying "Japan content is getting out of hand" by showing snippets of some graffiti. She's just emphasizing how Japan used to be cleaner, and now it's ... more
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This show leans into stylish, comic travel storytelling about life in Japan, paired with practical tips for visitors and curious fans. Episodes mix personal travel anecdotes, language bits, listener questions, and culture-focused observations, often peppered with banter and behind-the-scenes filming notes. A standout angle is exploring Japan beyond glossy tourism, including regional spots, quirky power spots, and contemporary issues in travel, with a light, irreverent tone that keeps the content accessible for long-time fans and new listeners alike.
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Recent guests on Abroad in Japan include:
1. Ryotaro Sakurai
2. Nick Massoni
3. Dave Sanders
4. Melina Fuhrmann
5. Ali Plumb
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