Abroad In Japan Podcast

Pete may not know "Miami Vice", but he DOES know his "Garfield".

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00:00 Jake Adelstein's Books

06:25 Yukata Mishaps

08:51 Have the Tokuryū replaced the Yakuza?

14:51 What's your Desk Set-Up?

19:49 Deliberately noisy elderly men on public transport

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If you've seen one saké distillery, you've seen 'em all!

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00:00 Toyota Century Owners LOVE Chris!

07:12 Are Algorithms changing how we speak?

10:10 Worst Ryokan Ever?

14:17 Is the Rest of the World Learning to Love Saké?

21:50 Nightlife for a Solo Traveller

26:49 Donating Clothes in Japan

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Worth the 15 minute delay, I reckon.

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00:00 Pete's feeling ENERGISED

03:54 Learning Kanji

07:48 Falling asleep on public transport

11:43 Snakes On A Train!!

16:02 Bringing dogs to Japan

20:28 Where Are They Now? - "Journey Across Japan" Edition

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Turns out hacking is a breeze...

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00:00 Upcoming Projects

07:49 Awkward Fan Encounters

14:12 Obama's Secret Girlfriend

19:55 Data Loss due to Blustery Day

25:36 Best way to Hike the Magome - Tsumago Trail

29:57 Hilariously Bad English on Japanese Products

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The Toyota Century survived its first holiday! HUZZAH.

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00:00 Chris' legendary Fiat Punto

09:15 Ali Plumb's a lovely fella

11:29 Japanese Ambulance Etiquette

14:18 Higher Restaurant Prices for Foreign Tourists

24:34 Airline Recommendations

31:29 How NOT to Eat Fried Chicken Everyday in Japan

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Chris swaps one Pete out for another as they discuss Japan's love/hate relationship with influencers, upcoming projects, and the correct etiquette when spilling your coffee over a young woman's brand new shoes!

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00:00 Surviving Cyclethon

03:58 Chris' surprising best-selling book buddy

11:52 Japan vs Streamers

20:49 Lawson to block famous photography spot

28:11 Ban the Karts!

38:06 Chris & Pete's differing presentation styles

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Special guest Ali Plumb (BBC Radio 1) joins Chris to discuss the critically-acclaimed miniseries "Shogun" as well as some more of their favourite Japanese movies and TV shows!

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00:00 Ali's love of Studio Ghibli

07:45 Our "Shogun" spoiler-free review

16:44 The complexities of filming in Japan

19:20 Wim Wenders' "Perfect Days"

28:29 "Godzilla Minus One" and Kaiju Movies

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Special guest Ali Plumb (BBC Radio 1) joins Chris to trek a 400-year old samurai trail and discover the simple pleasures of sitting on a bucket!

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00:00 Ali's first (proper) trip to Japan!

04:15 Staying at the "Lost in Translation" Hotel

10:34 Walking the Nakasendo Samurai Trail

15:01 Ali's tips for first-time travellers!

26:04 Our favourite things about Kyoto

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If you're gonna lose an arm, at least lose it to a shark, yeah?

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00:00 Caught! In BROAD Daylight!!

05:35 The Mystery of the Elderly Lollipop Lady

11:06 Can AI Solve Japan's Labour Shortages?

15:01 Pete-lemania & Interacting with Fans IRL

18:57 Handling Anxiety in Japan

22:39 The Best Things About Okinawa

26:42 Japanese Conspiracy Theories

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Nothing like a pocketful of dog food to start your day!

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00:00 Pete's Rough Morning

02:55 Best New TV Shows

08:20 Happy Birthday, Chris!

14:01 The Vigour-Chanting Cult Member Sidequest

18:38 Doctors suing Google Maps

26:35 The Power of Reviews

33:10 Is it Safe to Park Your Bike in Japan?

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