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Abroad in Japan

by Chris Broad

Audiobook Narrated by Chris Broad 8 hrs and 8 mins

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Chris Broad has spent over a decade living in Japan, transforming from a bewildered newcomer into one of the country's most popular foreign commentators. This candid account chronicles his adventures navigating the beautiful chaos of Japanese life, from teaching English in rural communities to cycling across the entire country.

With self-deprecating humour and genuine affection, Broad explores the fascinating contradictions of modern Japan—a place where cutting-edge technology sits alongside ancient tradition, and where social harmony masks wonderfully eccentric quirks. He shares mishaps with the language, unexpected friendships, and the small revelations that come from truly immersing oneself in another culture. The result is an entertaining and insightful portrait of Japan that will appeal to armchair travellers and anyone who's ever dreamed of starting over somewhere completely different.