Chris Broad (born 21 April 1990), also known online as Abroad in Japan, is an English YouTuber, filmmaker, podcast host, author, and former Assistant Language Teacher.

[5] After learning about and applying to the JET Programme, Broad moved to the city of Sakata in Yamagata Prefecture in 2012 while creating videos about his life and experiences in Japan.

[9] Upon moving to Sakata, Yamagata, to teach as an Assistant Language Teacher with the JET Programme in 2012, Broad decided to vlog about some of his experiences as a foreigner living in the rural Tōhoku region.

He posted a video discussing the rudeness of conducting such a test so early in the morning and proceeded to criticise the regime of Kim Jong-un, as well as foreigners who visit North Korea.

[17] A sequel to the series was produced in 2020, featuring The Anime Man and Natsuki in a road trip adventure originating in Tokyo, primarily set in the Chūbu region, titled Journey Across Japan: Escape to Fuji.

[18] In early 2021, Broad began filming a third entry in the series, titled Journey Across Japan: The Lost Islands, featuring The Anime Man and Natsuki, which takes place in the region of Kyushu.

In addition to the previously mentioned Natsuki: The Movie, Broad created a documentary focusing on the effects of the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami on the citizens of Kesennuma and how they and external organizations are working to rebuild their city's image and livelihood.

[28] Together with Pete Donaldson, Broad presents a twice-weekly Abroad in Japan series of podcasts on Radio Stakhanov, focusing on Japanese culture, current events, and cuisine.

[29] The pair also discuss Japan-related stories and questions submitted by their audience via email in a segment they call the "Fax Machine," a jest towards the obsolete method of communication that remains commonly used in many Japanese workplaces.

[33] Broad hosted an episode of "Explore Regional Flavors – Visiting the Hidden Village," a documentary about Japan's local cuisine, which was broadcast on NHK World in August 2017.