Abroad in Japan

Abroad in Japan, the hilarious number one bestselling memoir by YouTube sensation Chris Broad, takes readers on an extraordinary journey of self-discovery as a Brit attempts to assimilate into life in Japan. With an eye for detail and a knack for storytelling, Broad unravels the wonders and eccentricities of one of the world's most mysterious cultures in a way that is both entertaining and informative.

When Englishman Chris Broad landed in a quaint, rural village in northern Japan, he questioned whether he had made a monumental mistake. With absolutely no knowledge of the Japanese language and zero teaching experience, he braced himself for what seemed like an inevitable cultural catastrophe. Was he about to become the most quickly fired English teacher in Japan's history?

Abroad in Japan charts a decade of living in a foreign land, capturing both the chaos and the sheer exhilaration of cultural clashes. Full of hilarious and fascinating anecdotes, this memoir sets out to unravel one of the world's most complex and enigmatic cultures.

Broad's journey spans ten years and all forty-seven prefectures, guiding readers from the lush rice fields of Japan's serene countryside to the frenetic, neon-lit streets of Tokyo. Among these vivid landscapes, he encounters a myriad of unforgettable experiences: a terrifying North Korean missile incident, a mortifying experience at a love hotel, and an entire week spent with Japan's biggest movie star.

With every page, Abroad in Japan offers a blend of enlightening insights and humorous escapades, making it an extraordinary journey through the Land of the Rising Sun. Whether you are a long-time fan of Chris Broad’s YouTube channel or a newcomer curious about life in Japan, this memoir promises to be an enthralling and cinematic adventure.