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Abroad in Japan (Real Name: Chris Broad) is a popular English YouTuber, filmmaker, podcast host, and retired Assistant Language Teacher. Chris focuses on the creation of videos about Japanese culture, Japanese food, and travel in Japan, primarily in the Tōhoku region. He alongside Pete Donaldson presents a twice-weekly Abroad in Japan series of podcasts on Radio Stakhanov about Japanese culture, current events, and cuisine.
Chris’ YouTube channel has earned over 2.6 million subscribers. Before, Chris worked a number of jobs, like a portering role at Leeds Castle and an office job at an energy company. Following learning of and applying to the JET Programme, Chris moved to the city of Sakata in Yamagata Prefecture in 2012 while creating videos about his life and experiences in Japan. Chris has since left the programme and moved to Sendai.
In December 2021, Chris unveiled a new studio that was built by set design company Jiyuro. It is encouraged by the 1982 film Blade Runner and 1960s Japanese shopping arcades. On 16 March 2022, the studio became damaged by the 2022 Fukushima earthquake.
Abroad in Japan Age
Chris was born on April 12, 1990, in Maidstone, United Kingdom. He is 33 years old. Chris celebrates his birthday on April 12, every year.
Abroad in Japan Height
He is a man of average stature. Chris stands at a height of 5 ft 8 in (Approx 1.72 m).
Abroad in Japan Family
He was born in Maidstone, United Kingdom, to his parents. Chris’ interest in filmmaking started at the age of eight when his grandfather had him record his aunt’s wedding in Vancouver since his grandfather could not travel from England to attend the wedding. He briefly appeared on the TV series Robot Wars in the UK, where his dad and team were regular contestants, with their robot Killertron.
Abroad in Japan Girlfriend
Chris is engaged to his girlfriend Sharmeleon (Real Name: Sharla Katalin Hinskens) a YouTuber who has been vlogging about her experiences in Japan since 2011. The pair announced their relationship in two separate videos on their respective channels in August 2022 and became engaged in 2023.
Abroad in Japan Education
Chris studied English and business at the University of Kent from 2009 to 2012. While attending the university, Chris developed an interest in filmmaking and Japanese culture.
Abroad in Japan Podcast
Alongside Pete Donaldson, Chris presents a twice-weekly Abroad in Japan series of podcasts on Radio Stakhanov about Japanese culture, current events, as well as cuisine. A few recurring topics of the series are the Lotte soft serve, Coolish, and a pizza vending machine that was once functioning in Hiroshima.
The two also talk about Japan-related stories and questions submitted by their viewers by email in a segment they call the “Fax Machine” as a jest towards the obsolete method of communication that is still commonly used in several Japanese workplaces.
Abroad in Japan Studio
In December 2021, Chris unveiled a new studio that was built by set design company Jiyuro. It is encouraged by the 1982 film Blade Runner and 1960s Japanese shopping arcades. On 16 March 2022, the studio became damaged by the 2022 Fukushima earthquake.
Abroad in Japan Natsuki
On 31 May 2018, Chris released the documentary film Natsuki: The Movie telling the story of Chris and his friend Natsuki’s journey to Europe. In 2018, Chris started his Journey Across Japan series featuring various YouTubers, like The Anime Man, and his friends as he travels across Japan by bike, documenting local customs and daily life along the way. A sequel to the series became made in 2020, featuring The Anime Man and Natsuki in a road trip adventure originating in Tokyo, but taking place primarily around the Chūbu region named Journey Across Japan: Escape to Fuji.
Abroad in Japan Youtube
He is a blogger and vlogger whose content relates to his lifestyle and work while living in Japan. He uploaded his first video on YouTube named “My Japanese Apartment and Arriving in Japan” in 2012 but the video became taken down after it received a copyright strike from a music company in 2018. Afterward in the same year, Chris started uploading videos showcasing Japan to the outside world.
Most of his videos are documentaries of him visiting different locations in Japan, often featuring two of his friends, Natsuki and Ryotaro Japan. Visits are Hot Springs, Mountains, Ski resorts, etc. In 2020, Chris did a 2000-kilometer cycle trip across Japan and uploaded daily vlogs.
Abroad in Japan Net Worth
Chris gets his wealth from his work as a YouTuber, filmmaker, podcast host, and retired Assistant Language Teacher. Therefore, Chris has accumulated a decent fortune over the years. Chris’ estimated net worth is $2.2 million.
How Tall Is Abroad in Japan
Chris is a man of average stature who stands at a height of 5 ft 8 in (Approx 1.72 m).
How Old Is Abroad in Japan
Chris is a 33-year-old who was born on April 12, 1990, in Maidstone, United Kingdom.
Who Is Abroad in Japan
Abroad in Japan is a YouTuber, filmmaker, podcast host, and retired Assistant Language Teacher. Chris focuses on the creation of videos about Japanese culture, Japanese food, and travel in Japan, primarily in the Tōhoku region. He alongside Pete Donaldson presents a twice-weekly Abroad in Japan series of podcasts on Radio Stakhanov about Japanese culture, current events, and cuisine. Chris’ YouTube channel has earned over 2.6 million subscribers.
Abroad in Japan Social Media Handles
Twitter – @AbroadInJapan
Instagram – abroadinjapan