Abroad in Japan

Season 2020

A sarcastic British man documents his weird and wacky exploits as he travels and discovers everything Japan has to offer.

Where to Watch Abroad in Japan • Season 2020

27 Episodes

  • 25 ESSENTIAL Japanese Words for EVERYDAY Conversation
    E1
    25 ESSENTIAL Japanese Words for EVERYDAY ConversationYou'll hear these 25 Japanese words pretty much every day in Japan - so it's worth knowing them. We wander through Tokyo for the day, using them in natural situations and discuss what they mean and how they're used. (Featuring Natsuki & his late Xmas presents).
  • Japan's Most Dangerous Obsession Explained | Drift Racing
    E2
    Japan's Most Dangerous Obsession Explained | Drift RacingJapan's street racing subculture can often feels at odds with Japan's image. We take a look at Drifting and visit the country's biggest drifting circuit to understand why it's popular and to try it for ourselves.
  • What Teaching English in Japan was REALLY Like
    E3
    What Teaching English in Japan was REALLY LikeHaving taught English in Japan for 3 years with 2,000 hours of classroom experience, I take a look at the highs and lows that come with the job, including my most awkward moment with a student.
  • I Stayed the Night in a Haunted Japanese Inn
    E4
    I Stayed the Night in a Haunted Japanese InnIn search of Japan's rarest Wagyu Beef, we end up staying the night in one of the country's most infamous haunted inns frequented by the Japanese elite.
  • What Japan's Rarest Sake Tastes Like
    E5
    What Japan's Rarest Sake Tastes LikeSake is one of the most delicate and prized beverages in the world. We travel deep into the Japanese countryside in search of one of the rarest varieties of sake (Doburoku), to brew it for ourselves and discover how it tastes. Doburoku is hard to find, but a rewarding discovery for those that taste it. The brewery we visited is an hour north of Sendai, and all the details on how to get there yourself can be found here!
  • How is the Coronavirus Affecting Japan | Is it Safe?
    E6
    How is the Coronavirus Affecting Japan | Is it Safe?The Coronavirus situation in Japan has been worsening in recent weeks. In this video I discuss major news and events from across the country and whether it's still safe to visit the country.
  • Japan’s $200 BILLION Disaster: Stories from the Tsunami (Documentary)
    E7
    Japan’s $200 BILLION Disaster: Stories from the Tsunami (Documentary)The Tohoku tsunami remains the costliest natural disaster in history at a staggering $200bn. Now 9 years later, we meet six remarkable people and hear the inspiring stories of how they overcame a disaster of unimaginable scale.(日本語字幕付き)
  • 48 Hours at Japan’s Biggest Snow Festival
    E8
    48 Hours at Japan’s Biggest Snow FestivalSapporo snow festival is one of Japan's most popular annual events, but does it live up to the hype? We spent 48 hours in the city, eating, drinking and getting serenaded by random people.
  • What I'll Never Understand About Japan
    E9
    What I'll Never Understand About JapanJapan can be a confusing place. In this video, I reveal the things that still confuse me, the strangest thing I've seen in the country, and the frustrating time I was refused an apartment. Also, is cheating common in Japan and who will win the sword battle between Natsuki and Ryotaro?
  • Inside Japan's Most Expensive Bullet Train | $750 Seat
    E10
    Inside Japan's Most Expensive Bullet Train | $750 SeatJapan's Bullet Trains (Shinkansen) are a joy to travel on. Stylish, luxurious and futuristic, we ride inside the premium-first class cabin for the first time and experience railway travel on another level.
  • When ENGLISH in Japan Goes HORRIBLY Wrong
    E11
    When ENGLISH in Japan Goes HORRIBLY WrongEngrish. Japanglish. Whatever you want to call it, when Japanese-English marketing goes wrong, the results are spectacular. But WHY is English used so frequently in Japan and how bad can it really get?
  • What NO-ONE Tells You About Japan
    E12
    What NO-ONE Tells You About JapanWhat do I dislike about Japan the most? Why do strangers here always randomly ask your age? Who's in my basement? And how did a Giant Hornet once lead me to almost crash my car? The answers to all these questions and more, lie within.
  • Why I DON'T Watch JAPANESE TV
    E13
    Why I DON'T Watch JAPANESE TVJapanese TV is beloved the world over. But is it really as good as people think it is? I recount my three most awkward experiences on Japanese Television and reveal my reasons for why I avoid watching it.
  • What Driving in Japan is REALLY Like
    E14
    What Driving in Japan is REALLY LikeDriving across Japan can be a lot of fun. Now that I've bought a new car it's time to go on a road trip from coast to coast in search of adventure and mayhem.
  • Why Google Translate FAILS at Japanese
    E15
    Why Google Translate FAILS at JapaneseTranslating between Japanese and English can go horribly wrong. We explore HOW and WHY, as well as the most common mistake made by all new Japanese learners.
  • What Owning a Sushi Restaurant in Japan is Like
    E16
    What Owning a Sushi Restaurant in Japan is LikeSushi is an iconic Japanese cuisine beloved by nearly all. But what’s it like to own a sushi restaurant in Japan? I spent a week with the owner of a top sushi restaurant to uncover life behind the scenes and discover the one thing NEVER to do in front of a sushi chef.
  • How Living in Japan Has Changed Me
    E17
    How Living in Japan Has Changed MeDoes living in Japan for 8 years make you a better person? Let's find out.
  • What a $20,000/Month Japanese Apartment is Like | Tokyo Home Tour
    E18
    What a $20,000/Month Japanese Apartment is Like | Tokyo Home TourWe go inside a $20,000 per month Japanese apartment in the heart of Harajuku, Tokyo. But how good can it really be? Let's take a tour!
  • Journey Across Japan: Escape to Fuji - Official Trailer
    E19
    Journey Across Japan: Escape to Fuji - Official Trailer6 days, 1,000km. We journey across Japan in search of Mount Fuji, through the mysterious and mountainous region of the Japanese Alps. Join us as we travel through jaw dropping locations both stunning and bizarre on a road trip like no other.
  • Inside an ABANDONED Japanese Love Hotel
    E20
    Inside an ABANDONED Japanese Love HotelLove hotels are big business in Japan. But not all stay open forever. As we begin our Journey Across Japan from Tokyo to Mount Fuji, we get lost in a quarry, stumble across an abandoned love hotel and taste Fish & Chip Pringles. EPISODE 1 in our blockbuster 6 part series!
  • I Tried Japan's WORST Food (So You Don't Have To)
    E21
    I Tried Japan's WORST Food (So You Don't Have To)Japanese cuisine boasts the most delicious food on the planet. BUT there are spectacular exceptions. Continuing our Journey Across Japan, we find the worst food in Japan, stay in a log cabin and discover an incredibly creepy location. EPISODE 2 in our blockbuster 6 part series!
  • Inside a PRIVATE Japanese Hot Spring Hotel Room | 1,000 Year Old Bath
    E22
    Inside a PRIVATE Japanese Hot Spring Hotel Room | 1,000 Year Old BathJapanese Hot Springs (Onsen) can't be beat. ♨️ This week we produce a Japanese commercial in a single day, walk the streets of Takayama and hop in a private bath as we continue our Journey Across Japan. EPISODE 3 in our blockbuster 6 part series!
  • I Rented an ENTIRE Japanese Capsule Hotel | $500 Room Tour
    E23
    I Rented an ENTIRE Japanese Capsule Hotel | $500 Room TourJapanese Capsule Hotels are an experience everyone needs to have. (Only once). This week we escape from a Typhoon by staying in our own capsule hotel, and find ourselves lost in the tomb of Japan's largest pyramid (yes, seriously). EPISODE 4 in our blockbuster 6 part series!
  • I Spent a Day in Japan's Biggest British Theme Park
    E24
    I Spent a Day in Japan's Biggest British Theme ParkNot far from Mount Fuji is Japan's biggest British theme park; a park so large it has its own working railway! This week on Journey Across Japan we visit the most iconic viewing point of Mount Fuji, wander the streets of a British theme park and maybe - just maybe - get a view of Fuji once and for all. Featuring a cameo from Natsuki! EPISODE 5 in our blockbuster 6 part series!
  • What ¥1,000 Buys You in Japan's No.1 Dollar Store
    E25
    What ¥1,000 Buys You in Japan's No.1 Dollar Store1,000 yen can go a long way in Japan's no.1 dollar store. With stunning views of Mount Fuji, the greatest car gadgets ever devised and Japan's cutest volcano, Joey and I end our odyssey through the Japanese Alps. EPISODE 6 in our blockbuster 6-part series!
  • Inside Tokyo's Most EXPENSIVE Apartment
    E26
    Inside Tokyo's Most EXPENSIVE ApartmentWe go inside a luxury Tokyo apartment on the rooftop of a Shibuya tower, to see how far $25,000 a month's rent can go.
  • Why I Avoid CHRISTMAS in Japan
    E27
    Why I Avoid CHRISTMAS in JapanChristmas in Japan can feel like an alternate reality, where KFC took over the world. I reveal why I usually avoid Japan during the festive season and why you shouldn't visit in late December.

 

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