Should You Take Your Children to Japan?
Summary
Chris and Pete discuss the release of Chris's new book, "The Hand in the Art," and his upcoming UK tour. They also cover the "Abroad in Japan" crew's upcoming trip to the UK, where Natsky will participate in SAS-style training for a James Bond-themed project. The hosts share a listener story about an elderly Japanese woman pointing out an elevator, debate the coolness of smoking, and highlight news that Mexican tourists are now the highest spenders in Japan.
Topics discussed
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Recording the audiobook and TV continuity
Book details and reader demographics
Natsky's upcoming holiday and new project
Natsky's compensation and warehouse rummaging
SAS training, James Bond, and hotel plans
Smoking on planes and cool factor debates
Leeds book signing and event logistics
Listener story: Train station elevator mix-up
Navigating Tokyo trains and Shinjuku memories
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Shinjuku skyscraper district and Kabukicho
Godzilla statue, views, and Sony Building
Shibuya face display and Gacha carts
Lost Bar entrance and tourist spending stats
Japan's youth demographics and economic outlook
Stationery shopping and closing sponsor ad
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