Abroad in Japan

Pete returns from his holiday to a very different London, and Chris considers hanging out with some hungry deer. Oh and the Olympics looks like it might not happen for another twelve months, for obvious reasons! If you want to get in touch, send us a message as 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

This week we’ve got some chat about where the best place is to go and see 'Hanami', otherwise known as Japan’s world famous cherry blossom! We’re also discussing whether you’re likely to be denied access to certain areas if you have piercings and Japan’s attitude towards animals. Plus Pete is filling us in on his trip to see Watford v Liverpool with Kayta and Chris is teasing a potential sequel to Natsuki The Movie. If you want to get in touch, send us a message as 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

As the coronavirus epidemic continues, we’re talking about the value of silence in Japanese culture. Chris had a very awkward experience in a silent meeting when he first started working in Japan. We’re also giving some tips for recovering from jet lag, keeping your phone number, soba restaurants and bullet trains. Plus speedy Japanese! 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

On today’s episode we’re talking about why people are frantically stocking up on toilet roll in Japan, as well as some more on the coronavirus and how COVID-19 might impact the Olympics.  Also coming up, Chris is introducing his brand new website abroadinjapan.com, there’s some Speedy Japanese and we're answering your questions from the mailbox. To get in touch with your questions, send a message to 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

As the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic continues to spread, is the crisis making Japan less friendly to visitors? For information regarding your data privacy, visit