Why is Japan's adult adoption rate so high? Why don't American car dealerships succeed in the country? And why did Colonel Sanders put a curse on a beloved Japanese baseball team? Plus, Will and Mango discover the shortest escalator in the world! (Just ta
Yesterday
How Did Settlers Create New Orleans from Swampland?
New Orleans is one of the most charming and unique cities in the United States… but 300 years ago, it would've been hard to see that potential. In this episode, Will and Mango dig into how French the French Quarter really is, why the local graveyards look like little villages, an ... Show More
35m 51s
Aug 2019
The real reason Chris moved to Japan
<p>What do the Japanese think about Brexit? Also, does every Japanese person have a 'thing' they do for tourists?</p><br><p>Wanna say hi? abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com</p><br><p>More Abroad In Japan shows available below, subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes, and *please ... Show More
27m 54s
Apr 2010
Why have Japanese condom sales dropped?
<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
23m 20s
<p>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.</p><br><p>Questions like...'what's Valentines day like in Japan?'</p><br><p>'Are wood-based skyscrapers the future?'</ ... Show More
<p>Pete and Chris begin the show with a hijacking, go on to talk about Mascots, and then the Olympics. A mixed bag!</p><br><p>Check out this bizarre collection of macots: <a href="https://twitter.com/mondomascots" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/mondomascots</a></p><br><p>Wan ... Show More
<p>Pete deep fries a cheesy octopus, and tries to talk about his favourite Japanese curry brand!</p><br><p>Wanna say hi? <a href="mailto:abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com" target="_blank">abroadinjapanpodcast@gmail.com</a> </p><br><p>More Abroad In Japan shows available below, ... Show More