Why NOT to Eat Family Mart Fried Chicken

In this episode of the Abroad in Japan podcast, Chris Broad and Pete Donaldson discuss Pete's recent departure from his 16-year voiceover role at Discovery Channel DMAX. They then transition to listener emails, including a story about a messy encounter with Family Mart fried chicken and a request for tips on removing oil stains. Pete and Chris share their own food-related mishaps and offer advice. The conversation shifts to AI, with Pete sharing a study on public attitudes towards AI in politics in the UK and Japan. They discuss the potential dangers and ethical concerns surrounding AI art and the use of AI-generated content, particularly on platforms like Facebook. Finally, they answer listener questions about gift-giving in Japan, recommendations for smaller Japanese islands to visit, and finding Western-style breakfasts in Japan.