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Why is Z the last letter of the English alphabet (and why do British people insist on calling it zed)? Who stuck a tail on C and called it G? And is there a reason why the I in ‘child’ and ‘children’ sounds different? (Spoiler alert: Yes!) Linguist Danny Bate stops by to unpack t ... Show More

Should goalies get more bathroom breaks? Can a daily banana basket help players feel less homesick? And did a North Korean dictator invent a secret technology to guarantee more wins? Gear up, because Will and Mango have nine strange-but-true facts about the biggest tournament in ... Show More

Want to know why Indonesian postal workers have one of the hardest jobs in the world? Or why the country is the best place to find new bird species? Or why it's an honor when someone makes you a tall glass of jammu? From the best types of fabric to throw into a volcano to make it ... Show More

What do the Japanese think about Brexit? Also, does every Japanese person have a 'thing' they do for tourists?Wanna say hi? abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.comMore Abroad In Japan shows available below, subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes, and *please* tell your friends!For inform ... Show More

In the inaugural Abroad In Japan podcast, Chris Broad and his less-than trusty sidekick Pete Donaldson do their best to answer some truly important questions.Questions like...'what's Valentines day like in Japan?''Are wood-based skyscrapers the future?''And is Chris stalking Ken ... Show More

<p>From modified scooters to Group 5-inspired cars, there's nothing quite like Japan's Bosozoku culture. But where did it come from -- and why do some experts think it might disappear?</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com"> ... Show More

The boys are back! And they've apparently got loads of money to spend in Japan. (We wish.) What would you drop a sweet grand on? 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 whe ... Show More

Pete and Chris begin the show with a hijacking, go on to talk about Mascots, and then the Olympics. A mixed bag!Check out this bizarre collection of macots: https://twitter.com/mondomascotsWanna say hi? abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.comMore Abroad In Japan shows available below, sub ... Show More

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 ... Show More

Joro spiders from Japan have made their way to GA. Junior's shoe is undefeated btw! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSteve Harvey Morning Show Online: http://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Pete deep fries a cheesy octopus, and tries to talk about his favourite Japanese curry brand!Wanna say hi? abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com More Abroad In Japan shows available below, subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes, and *please* tell your friends! http://www.radiostakhanov ... Show More

<p>In this episode, Molly and Cristen explore the Japanese subculture of "moe," which entails men forming romantic attachments to 2-D characters, and discuss how these "relationships" may be contributing to a drop in condom sales in Japan.</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-cho ... Show More