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Abroad in Japan
- Narrated by: Chris Broad
- Length: 8 hrs and 8 mins
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Publisher's Summary
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When Englishman Chris Broad landed in a rural village in northern Japan he wondered if he'd made a huge mistake. With no knowledge of the language and zero teaching experience, was he was about to be the most quickly fired English teacher in Japan's history?
Abroad in Japan charts a decade of living in a foreign land and the chaos and culture clash that comes with it. Packed with hilarious and fascinating stories, this book seeks out to unravel one the world's most mysterious and impenetrable cultures.
Spanning 10 years and 47 prefectures, Chris takes us from the chilling summit of Mount Fuji to the chaotic neon-lit streets of Tokyo. With blockbuster moments such as a terrifying North Korean missile incident, a Japanese national TV experience gone horribly wrong and a week spent with Japan's biggest movie star, Ken Watanabe, Abroad in Japan is an extraordinary and informative journey through the Land of the Rising Sun.
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- Matthew
- 2023-10-10
Dive into Chris Broads back story
Although many moments have been touched on by the author in either his YouTube channel or Podcast. Abroad in Japan is a worthwhile listen to get a sense of the wonderment that the author feels in his journey. The book felt like listening to an old friend recounting their memories with you from long ago. Well written with slightly less of Broad's trademark snarky commentary it's a listen you won't regret. Filled with moments that you can tell really touched and helped to shape the man into the YouTuber many of us know today.
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- Tater-tot
- 2023-10-30
I wish there was even more!
Fantastic book. Chris Broad filled in all of the gaps. I’ve seen nearly all of his YouTube videos and now I can understand the adventure that has become his life. I can not wait for his next book. Well done Chris.
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- A
- 2023-10-28
Great Book
One of the best travel audio books I have listened to. He inspired me to one day visit Japan.
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- Ryland Murphy
- 2023-10-10
A great listen for a long road trip!
Wonderful vignettes that frame the growth of an individual. Chris Broad shares his experiences that gave me the travel bug to visit Japan.
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- john erwin bautista
- 2023-10-06
Love Mr. Affable? This is a must-buy!
Chris' snarky, grumpy, and absolutely endearing narration adds so much character and charm to his stories. Whether you're a fan of Abroad in Japan or simply looking for a great listen about Japan and Japanese culture, this is definitely worth your credit.
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- Amazon Customer
- 2023-10-06
Highly Recommended
Chris Broads has wrote an amazingly informative and entertaining book summarizing a realistic and eventful journey in japan.
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- Chris Rupert
- 2023-10-10
A Broad in Japan
Chris Broad defines the life of a youth looking for more, of a YouTuber, of a strange, of a life anew. His retelling of events from humble beginnings teaching and learning to Covering some of the larger events that take place in Japan underscore a life well experienced. His relatable quarrel with personal uncertainty, challenges with the unfamiliar, and culture shock help detail the realization that Chris isn't simply having fun riding a wave but rather navigating a life of new experiences. In a sense, Chris is born-anew.
Chris details a life of adventure. Not a listen to miss. Especially if you youtuber.
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- Freddie
- 2023-10-14
8 hours of blissful listening.
Never been to Japan, maybe one day. Have been following Chris' Youtube channel for a few years now, and always enjoyed watching and appreciated the quality of his content grow over time. Now I'm even more pleasantly surprised at Chris' top-notch narration skills. I enjoyed the whole book in two sittings, and the way the stories are narrated, it's like... you're there.
Great Job. Thank you for sharing your adventures !
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- Joseph Guevara
- 2023-11-05
If you love his videos, you'll love this
its feels like a very long video of abroad in japan's youtube channel with behind the scenes footage.
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- Ethan
- 2023-11-06
Inspiring story about Japan
If you are a fan or if you are interested in westerners life in Japan, it will be an interesting story for you.
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