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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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- Anonymous User
- 07-07-2024
A must!
Great insight into the elusive and sometimes secretive culture of Japan. Candid, funny and timely.
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- Serena
- 10-10-2023
Moving
An incredibly charming listen. Chris takes you an insightful journey off the golden route; exploring the whirlwind of the Japanese country side to the chaos of the metropolitan city. I felt moved by his honesty and ability to express how his experiences impacted him, despite what he described was embarrassing at the time.
A wonderful read I know i'll be reaching for again and again.
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- Kylie
- 01-11-2023
A wonderful insight into Chris Broad and his life in Japan
I was excited to listen to Chris’s new audiobook as I’m a fan of his YouTube channel ☺️ It was such a pleasure to listen to him talking about his journey teaching in school and meeting amazing people along the way. It was never a dull moment in this book and I found myself giggling quite a bit in sections in this book especially when he was learning Japanese and teaching English to his colleagues haha 😂 even the way he hanged his voice to enrich the story from the perspective of the person talking. I was engrossed and made me miss this amazing Country 😊 Thanks Chris for never giving up on ou this book it’s a hit! And I’m sure even if you don’t know who Chris is, you will enjoy this book 😊
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- Linley Kissick
- 10-11-2023
Not bored with Chris Abroad
Most of the stuff you would have heard from his YouTube channel but it’s still a great listen.
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- Brad H
- 11-01-2024
A fascinating look behind the scenes of Abroad in Japan.
If you're a fan of the Abroad in Japan Youtube channel, you'll find this book is full of fascinating details about Chris' time in Japan and the origins of the channel. Think of it as a behind the scenes look. One thing I didn't expect, was being reminded of videos I'd watched years ago and feeling the urge to go back and watch them again after Chris discussed the circumstances surrounding their creation. I loved listening to every minute of it and was saddened when I heard Chris read the epilogue, knowing that this journey was now over. Fingers crossed for a sequel. :)
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- Kindle Customer
- 23-01-2024
Amazing Narration by Chris
Such an interesting story and Chris did an amazing job at narrating the book
Couldn't stop listening!
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- Anonymous User
- 09-10-2023
Awesome listen
Interesting, well told story kept me hooked the whole time. It's definitely worth a listen.
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- Anonymous User
- 25-10-2023
Incredible journey
this was a wonderful listen, it really immersed me into his experiences and allowed for deeper understanding. Chris Broad narrates his stories with his classic delivery.
overall a great listen
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- Jordy
- 28-10-2023
Hilarious, heart-warming and inspiring 🇯🇵
I thoroughly enjoyed this book! I laughed, cried and learnt a tonne. I hadn't heard of Abroad in Japan before I spotted this book in the New Releases, but let's just say I'm now subscribed.
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- Samantha Rose
- 05-05-2024
An absolutely brilliant read
I am so glad that Chris narrated his book, I don't think anyone else could have done it justice.
It's not often I say this, but this is one book I could listen to again.
Chris told his story in animated humorous style and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
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