What Driving in Japan is REALLY Like

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  • čas přidán 15. 05. 2024
  • Driving across Japan can be a lot of fun. Now that I've bought a new car it's time to go on a road trip from coast to coast in search of adventure and mayhem.
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  • @AbroadinJapan
    @AbroadinJapan  Před 3 lety +5382

    NOTIFICATION SQUAD: Bears, missiles, abandoned buildings, Donald McDonald, stunning Japanese countryside and an abusive Natsuki on a beach. WHAT MORE could you possibly want from a video?! This video was a technical challenge and a nightmare to produce, but I hope it was worth it! WHICH remote location should we drive to and explore next?! 🍺(P.S. Well done if you make it as far as the abandoned cafe).

  • @RealPi
    @RealPi Před 3 lety +2660

    “How my father ruined me: an autobiography” by Donald McDonald Broad.

    • @devpadam2128
      @devpadam2128 Před 3 lety +18

      Damn!! 🤣🤣🤣

    • @jW-kr5xn
      @jW-kr5xn Před 3 lety +31

      holy shit lol I almost died laughing to this

    • @PR_1775
      @PR_1775 Před 3 lety +15

      People say lol but rarely mean it. But this made me lol in all earnestness.

    • @catherinehowell7893
      @catherinehowell7893 Před 3 lety +105

      Chapter One "Crack Camp'.

    • @kingsquirrel6068
      @kingsquirrel6068 Před 3 lety +3

      XD hahhhahahaaa

  • @southmcwow
    @southmcwow Před 3 lety +1525

    I'm a Honda tech. Never thought I'd actually see someone with the exclusive missle upgrade.

    • @jacobheaton5135
      @jacobheaton5135 Před 3 lety +72

      I hadn't got to that point in the video, and just accepted that, that was a real car upgrade name

    • @incine8908
      @incine8908 Před 3 lety +38

      upgrades people, upgrades ;)

    • @soulbreather666
      @soulbreather666 Před 3 lety +11

      Best comment I've seen on a long time!

    • @marcocappelli2236
      @marcocappelli2236 Před 3 lety +8

      The downside is that you missle each shot!

    • @bahamut149
      @bahamut149 Před 3 lety +4

      Just dont let Elon hear this cuz he has both car and missle.

  • @BestEverFoodReviewShow
    @BestEverFoodReviewShow Před 2 lety +773

    This was enjoyable.

  • @TokuyuuTV
    @TokuyuuTV Před 2 lety +206

    It's soo crazy that Chris can turn just a regular drive around 東北 into an engaging and informative journey. I feel like these kind of videos help show the 'real Japan' that people overlook while they think about Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka.

  • @kevins3821
    @kevins3821 Před 3 lety +2090

    Asian Parents: "Why you no doctor?"
    Natsuki: "Why you no Tesla?"

    • @hopecarter5874
      @hopecarter5874 Před 3 lety +27

      More like: why no Honda e?
      They are cute af.
      Teslas are complete crap anyway. Musk actually has to pay all those youtubers to promote them... just look for their "use my affiliate code so Tesla pays me" link in the description of their videos.

    • @raisuu6293
      @raisuu6293 Před 3 lety +3

      @@succindallroy1 eaugh

    • @markusgametech
      @markusgametech Před 3 lety +6

      @@hopecarter5874 That doesn't mean at all that they are paid by Elon Musk. Tesla has a affilate programm that 𝗮𝗻𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 can use not just content creators.

    • @ousi00
      @ousi00 Před 3 lety +9

      I drove a Tesla Model S for 2 days in Tokyo. It does get a lot of attention. Even the toll booth person was asking me "is that fully electric?"

    • @briancollard5307
      @briancollard5307 Před 3 lety

      Advertisement? Lol

  • @Dyundu
    @Dyundu Před 3 lety +3153

    I swear he’s slowly turning into a one-man Japan-only Top Gear . . .

    • @MysticMage255
      @MysticMage255 Před 3 lety +292

      He's known as...the Stig-u.

    • @SuperBugCatcher
      @SuperBugCatcher Před 3 lety +30

      @@MysticMage255 Underrated comment. Thank you for being alive. Or at least I hope you're still alive... KAMPAI!

    • @keremkuruuzumcu7761
      @keremkuruuzumcu7761 Před 3 lety +33

      Top gear... This guy? He chose a hybrid Honda fit when there are so many bargain sports cars in japan.

    • @NM-br1rb
      @NM-br1rb Před 3 lety +76

      @@keremkuruuzumcu7761 Hey, hey, *slowly* turning into. Better taste in cars comes over time, clearly

    • @brayanpardoperez9024
      @brayanpardoperez9024 Před 3 lety +96

      Tonight.
      Being eaten by a bear.
      Chris drives an hybrid
      Natsuki drinks beer

  • @lucasduque8289
    @lucasduque8289 Před 2 lety +8

    "Thank you, thank you very much" is the best lyrics I've ever seen

  • @ihateavailability
    @ihateavailability Před 3 lety +33

    Loved driving in Japan. They are so polite and I love that tanking someone is done via the hazard lights. Awesome.

    • @alechall7082
      @alechall7082 Před 2 lety +1

      I live in Boston and we flash the the high beams to thank people but the hazards seem nicer, somehow.

  • @JC-jz6rx
    @JC-jz6rx Před 3 lety +1398

    Honestly Chris could make a living from just selling stock footage, some of his B roll footage is top notch

    • @Thomas-sr2oq
      @Thomas-sr2oq Před 3 lety +37

      it's not that hard to find B roll footage in the japanese countryside, it just looks so scenic regardless of what you're looking at

    • @dXPenguinXb
      @dXPenguinXb Před 2 lety +1

      When you think about it, he has ^=^

    • @jamesricks
      @jamesricks Před rokem +5

      @@Thomas-sr2oq The hardest part is finding a place where you don’t confuse people too bad.
      But he does get some pretty great compositions, I wouldn’t discount his camera skills and creative eye.

    • @Poolzclosed
      @Poolzclosed Před rokem

      worst compliment u could give an artist lol

    • @kricku
      @kricku Před rokem

      @@Poolzclosed No?
      It says he is highly skilled in his craft and not just an idea guy.

  • @Llnstead
    @Llnstead Před 3 lety +1453

    I feel like this was secretly sponsored by Honda and I just watched a 20 minute Honda ad. Best ad I've seen in years.

    • @vanwandererx852
      @vanwandererx852 Před 3 lety +17

      Yeah definitely look like an ad.

    • @CdnChopSuey
      @CdnChopSuey Před 3 lety +37

      Chris did say ‘all expenses paid trip’.. so he didn’t say it outright but that’s probably why he is so detailed in his description about getting a Honda Fit.

    • @tylertheotaku9270
      @tylertheotaku9270 Před 3 lety +4

      Not as good as the Madness adverts for Honda tho 🤣

    • @randyschwaggins
      @randyschwaggins Před 3 lety +5

      Share the link! Honda ads are great...wouldnt buy their cars though...😂

    • @nicholasm3265
      @nicholasm3265 Před 3 lety +4

      Hey I mean just bought the 2020 hatchback civic. Looks amazing and drives great

  • @Pedro83740
    @Pedro83740 Před 2 lety +8

    I came seeking for how driving feels in Japan but what I ve found is art.

  • @bobthedestroyer6205
    @bobthedestroyer6205 Před 2 lety +6

    Natsuki sitting quietly at the beach looking at the gloomy ocean with a lil rainfall and smoking a cig is such a vibe

  • @Hakkyou13
    @Hakkyou13 Před 3 lety +708

    Natsuki’s cool. Not only for the safe driving, but for just sitting by the water in the rain.

    • @krazzysu
      @krazzysu Před 3 lety +16

      He would be cooler if he didn't smoke

    • @edward658
      @edward658 Před 3 lety +18

      @@krazzysu Nah it adds to his chill personality (but yeah sometimes I worry for his health)

    • @General_Lee439
      @General_Lee439 Před 3 lety +5

      @@krazzysu Japanese cigarettes have a much smaller health risk compared to western ones.

    • @jussi3218
      @jussi3218 Před 3 lety +10

      @@krazzysu Natsuki is cool no matter what. I hope he lives forever and smokes his cigarettes over our graves.

    • @sonicruled
      @sonicruled Před 3 lety +4

      @@General_Lee439 I couldn't care less about people smoking if what I'd worry about is the smoker's health. They know the risks. What I hate about smoking is second hand smoke. I would also hate its environmental effects but when I compare it to eating meat or dairy, I feel hypocritical.

  • @hwangsaessi2335
    @hwangsaessi2335 Před 3 lety +4165

    The production quality is absolutely off the charts.

  • @Xaerin
    @Xaerin Před 3 lety +2

    Just rewatching this and appreciating all the beautiful opening shots, especially seeing the wind blowing through the green fields. Lovely.

  • @_lime.
    @_lime. Před 2 lety +8

    1:50, Can we just take a second to appreciate drones? Like holy shit the level of quality that can be achieved by independent creators now do to low cost (obviously still expensive but way cheaper than a helicopter) camera drones is incredible.

  • @keathmead3600
    @keathmead3600 Před 3 lety +1179

    2015 Chris - *Makes a bet with a friend to lose weight and get fit*
    2019 Chris - *Cycles 2000 Km across Japan to get fit*
    2020 Chris - *Buys Honda Fit* - "Job done"

  • @ghxulish
    @ghxulish Před 3 lety +621

    Natsuki the one friend everyone needs but not everyone has

  • @6Shroomie9
    @6Shroomie9 Před 3 lety +11

    I'm always impressed with the camera work and editing, the drone shots are great, over the fields being blown by the wind was outstanding. Thanks Chris.

  • @2dimensionalmango855
    @2dimensionalmango855 Před rokem +2

    This is really one of the most beautiful videos made on this channel, the intro is amazing the drone shows the surrounding beauty perfectly, and the cheers shot with natsuki, One of my most favorite videos on this channel.

  • @Janelou42
    @Janelou42 Před 3 lety +1306

    British guy goes to the beach? Of course it will be raining.

  • @Chrissbio
    @Chrissbio Před 3 lety +540

    I'm just shaking my head at the immense production quality already. I mean how much must those fries cost ?

  • @rdtheskald
    @rdtheskald Před 2 lety +4

    Your excitement for that window is amazing. I love the purity. This just shows, further more, that living simple is the best. Not having everything makes you treasure simple things.

  • @davianoinglesias5030
    @davianoinglesias5030 Před 2 lety +5

    😍😍This video never gets old,, I have watched it like twenty times now and can't have enough of Japan's beauty and Chris' humour😁we need more outdoor videos

  • @sharlainjapan
    @sharlainjapan Před 3 lety +4737

    I’m so glad you tried the Bikkle so I don’t have to.

    • @AbroadinJapan
      @AbroadinJapan  Před 3 lety +1219

      Let us never speak of it again.

    • @banreport8045
      @banreport8045 Před 3 lety +35

      Konichiwa

    • @Mainstreamname
      @Mainstreamname Před 3 lety +13

      Lol same

    • @MrJoshjameslee
      @MrJoshjameslee Před 3 lety +89

      Please tell me they do a smaller version called Lickle Bikkle

    • @edantas
      @edantas Před 3 lety +8

      Sharmeleon I will be waiting for you to bring it up in the upcoming videos m'kay?

  • @Outshinedsg
    @Outshinedsg Před 3 lety +427

    This is going to sound weird, but I was really struck by what an amazing friendship Chris and Natsuki have. Chris literally drove across the country, and Natsuki sat out in the rain, just so they could sit and drink beer on a beach together. It just seemed really peaceful somehow.

    • @JesseArt
      @JesseArt Před 3 lety +54

      I think that this is just how real friendship is in Japan once you find your in-groups. Once you show that you have integrity, people genuinely commit to trusting you. It blew my mind when I lived there. Strangers too even. There's just a sense of community trust there that I'm not sure really exists anywhere else on such a scale. I can't tell you how many times absolute strangers offered assistance to me in ways that I wouldn't never even expect good friends to in the US.

    • @austinwiebe3801
      @austinwiebe3801 Před 3 lety +19

      JesseArt I feel like it's because of the sense of interdependence in Japan, which many western countries don't have. It can be a great thing

    • @chosunhi
      @chosunhi Před 3 lety

      4にたい

    • @JesseArt
      @JesseArt Před 3 lety +1

      @@chosunhi どう して?

    • @caspermclaren183
      @caspermclaren183 Před 3 lety +1

      People don't get much time off work in Japan so they're more likely to do stuff like this than people in the west.

  • @Camtaro
    @Camtaro Před 2 lety +13

    I really loved this video, it was so relaxed and just talking about some of the small interesting aspects of Japan. Would love to see videos of other every day things like, dealing with the post or animal shelters or what have you. Its always interesting to see how other countries and especially one like Japan deals with these things.

  • @simonespych90210
    @simonespych90210 Před rokem +2

    I'm in love with the opening music, Chris! It did something to me; I can't describe. I'm just in awe of the video production and overall quality; thank you very much.

  • @BeerdyBruceLeeCentral
    @BeerdyBruceLeeCentral Před 3 lety +677

    I love how Donald McDonald is taking up the entire bench space, depriving costumers from enjoying their meals outside in the sun. What a boss.

    • @MrKikoboy
      @MrKikoboy Před 3 lety +14

      @@IcyTorment Only at Donald McDonald's

    • @Liam-zg2ip
      @Liam-zg2ip Před 3 lety +9

      It was raining. He is a boss in both ways.

    • @5udimax
      @5udimax Před 3 lety +22

      You've got to sit in his lap to eat.
      A true alpha.

    • @goose9514
      @goose9514 Před 3 lety +2

      That clown absorbed so much sun light he became whiter than a white crayon

    • @sergiomartinez9932
      @sergiomartinez9932 Před 3 lety +2

      You can't represent America any better way than that.

  • @marcotixxx
    @marcotixxx Před 3 lety +1008

    new car? does this mean we’ll be seeing a Journey Across Japan: Neverending Road Trip of Despair soon?

    • @AbroadinJapan
      @AbroadinJapan  Před 3 lety +445

      DEFINITELY.
      But where should we go this time around?

    • @marcotixxx
      @marcotixxx Před 3 lety +123

      Abroad in Japan every fast food drive thru. 🤣

    • @luigiff3431
      @luigiff3431 Před 3 lety +35

      Maybe they'll just do the whole coastline instead of going across

    • @Ginger104510
      @Ginger104510 Před 3 lety +16

      @@AbroadinJapan Shikoku Henro! Two birds with one stone. You wanted an excuse to go to the island and you want a neverending road trip of despair

    • @ShadowDaPk
      @ShadowDaPk Před 3 lety +22

      @@AbroadinJapan You went south across Honshu, Kyushu, and parts of the Seto sea and Shikoku. Why not northeast and to the top of Hokkaido? There's got to be a ferry between Honshu and Hokkaido right?

  • @bonndell
    @bonndell Před 3 lety +58

    another amazing video! I must say, the shots at 1:15 and onward are especially beautiful, given the peaceful music you added it just makes me feel like Im watching some anime scenery in real life

  • @jeremyhandmusic
    @jeremyhandmusic Před 2 lety +4

    Your content and flow of story telling is absolutely amazing, truly addicting content Chris!

  • @Victor-mc1sz
    @Victor-mc1sz Před 3 lety +266

    Accident my butt, that "Missile Accident" was done to eliminate Chris' arch enemy -- Mr. Bear.

  • @3battle
    @3battle Před 3 lety +318

    Natsuki on the beach is one thing I didn't know I needed to see

    • @iwanchandra3295
      @iwanchandra3295 Před 3 lety +2

      and surprised by the horn

    • @MrJoshjameslee
      @MrJoshjameslee Před 3 lety

      Iwan Chandra oo er

    • @evoburi
      @evoburi Před 3 lety +2

      @3battle If you wanna see natsuki on the beach watch initial d first season

    • @TheKepaza
      @TheKepaza Před 3 lety

      @Lee He I am not dissapointed that I clicked this. Thank you boner god.

    • @3battle
      @3battle Před 3 lety

      @@TheKepaza what was the video

  • @arisaga822
    @arisaga822 Před rokem +5

    I drive an Alfa Romeo in Hokuriku. People always smile and wave. Everyone loves an Alfa ❤

    • @kidoctane
      @kidoctane Před rokem

      I am amazed at the vibrant Italian car scene in Japan. I purchased bits for my Abarths when I was there in 2017.

    • @liability443
      @liability443 Před rokem

      @@kidoctane Japan has a amazing car scene

  • @VKOp1No3
    @VKOp1No3 Před 2 lety

    Sounds of the ocean, and grass waves. That intro sequence really hits me in the kokoro.

  • @afonsoalmeida7409
    @afonsoalmeida7409 Před 3 lety +663

    Chris thinking he's so slick, auditioning for Top Gear on the sly.

    • @petermilne2470
      @petermilne2470 Před 3 lety +35

      Nah, he is just getting even with James May for ripping off his "Journey Across Japan" and calling it "Our Man in Japan"

    • @-A-c
      @-A-c Před 3 lety +2

      I like the approach.....add in Natsuki and Ryotaro doing their own things and well....that unapologetic top gear homage won't be far off

    • @alanx216
      @alanx216 Před 3 lety +1

      Afonso Almeida bahahahaha I was thinking exactly the same thing

    • @DoggmaticProductions
      @DoggmaticProductions Před 3 lety +1

      Chris would be a massive improvement to anything they did after the Quentin dude

    • @matthewburroughs9597
      @matthewburroughs9597 Před 3 lety +1

      Sowing your ages there my friend, although i do like a bit of the silver tongued one.

  • @JaydevRaol
    @JaydevRaol Před 3 lety +331

    Chris trying to sell his car a few years later:
    Potential Buyer: So Mr Chris, Why should I buy your car?
    Chris: You see sir, it is a luxurious car with groundbreaking technology like this - 5:39

    • @mercamia
      @mercamia Před 3 lety +13

      7:13 to be exact

    • @JaydevRaol
      @JaydevRaol Před 3 lety +1

      @@mercamia Haha that's even better 😆

  • @peaceminus1
    @peaceminus1 Před 2 lety

    that opening and landscapes... japan is breathtaking. I'm beyond speechless, i love it

  • @myfavouritethings5935
    @myfavouritethings5935 Před 2 lety +9

    My experience of driving in Japan when I lived there was just how polite and considerate other road users were. Easy to filter in at busy junctions etc.
    Oh and then there was driving down the Wangan tunnels to the service station in Tokyo bay to watch sunset over Fujisan mmmm excellent

  • @thiago4santos
    @thiago4santos Před 3 lety +477

    See Natsuki after a long time.
    Show his new car.
    Natsuki: "IS NOT A TESLA"
    Natsuki is just the best friend ever!

    • @JaydevRaol
      @JaydevRaol Před 3 lety +3

      😂😂😂

    • @fjanson2468
      @fjanson2468 Před 3 lety +3

      I cant wait for the Natsuki review of Chris's new girlfriend.

    • @usefulsafinc.8281
      @usefulsafinc.8281 Před 3 lety +2

      @@fjanson2468
      Natsuki: "A woman!?"

    • @Linitry
      @Linitry Před 3 lety

      I fricking died to that line! 😂

  • @FabbrizioPlays
    @FabbrizioPlays Před 3 lety +527

    Natsuki ridiculing Chris on his non-Tesla is such a perfect payoff.

    • @corpsenugget455
      @corpsenugget455 Před 3 lety +9

      Good thing he didn't buy a Tesla

    • @khemintiri
      @khemintiri Před 3 lety +1

      natsuki nr 1 !

    • @tres909
      @tres909 Před 3 lety

      Plus topping it off with a non-alcoholic beer!

  • @shnrm
    @shnrm Před 11 měsíci

    Chris I’m rewatching your videos from the beginning and just came from your 3rd ever video about driving in Japan and it’s incredible to see the vast improvement in this one! Those intro shots are stunning

  • @natebell5026
    @natebell5026 Před 2 lety +4

    “Abroad in Japan presents” such a classy vibe. Incredible work!

  • @j.r.826
    @j.r.826 Před 3 lety +483

    „I drink Bikkle“
    drinks Bikkle
    „Guys, don‘t drink Bikkle“

  • @JezzmanGAMES
    @JezzmanGAMES Před 3 lety +662

    Title: DRIVING IN JAPAN
    Actual content:
    Proclaiming the name of his future firstborn child
    Accidental Missile Launch
    Reacting to Bikkle
    Detective Broad on the case
    Reuniting with Natsuki
    This video was packed with stuff! The trophies unlocking was a nice touch too.
    Justice Delicious!

  • @nickgreene2971
    @nickgreene2971 Před 2 lety +8

    Daikou is such a brilliant and civilized way to deal with drunk driving I hope the rest of the world catches on to that concept soon!

  • @officialcrit6685
    @officialcrit6685 Před 2 lety +3

    I would love to see more of your sight seeing tours through a driving perspective, it was very enjoyable!

  • @CobaltChono
    @CobaltChono Před 3 lety +365

    Last time I was this early, Chris was complaining about a crow.

  • @khansahab2328
    @khansahab2328 Před rokem +2

    Wow man the start of the video is just so mesmerising, so beautiful, so much heart and mind relaxing, feeling like a tension free cloud with its eyes closed and breathing natural fresh air glyding in the sky with the wind

  • @NuclearWarGaming
    @NuclearWarGaming Před 2 lety +2

    Lovely video, so simple, yet so full of emotions and that finale with Natzuki: super.

  • @kerokero9623
    @kerokero9623 Před 3 lety +206

    The smug face when Chris said "The correct side of the road" just got me

    • @Babeda23
      @Babeda23 Před 3 lety +6

      Yeah, it is not the right side, but nice try^^

    • @darthpapa696
      @darthpapa696 Před 3 lety +5

      British proud intestifies..
      Look, i stole your hat.

  • @henrymellor9760
    @henrymellor9760 Před 3 lety +1416

    2:55 ah finally a Japanese song I can understand every lyric of

    • @kieldelossantos26
      @kieldelossantos26 Před 3 lety +30

      hahahahaha same concern

    • @siwelcsgo4079
      @siwelcsgo4079 Před 3 lety +7

      @@JayPat8473 kaiser cheifs I predict a riot? I can see it

    • @andersa222
      @andersa222 Před 3 lety +5

      @@JayPat8473 I fucking hate you I just wanna know the song

    • @last5902
      @last5902 Před 3 lety +1

      😂

    • @stevenbudaya2140
      @stevenbudaya2140 Před 3 lety +3

      @@andersa222 ​​ czcams.com/video/UIwWxq_ES0M/video.html&ab_channel=PrazzVibes

  • @takashihun8148
    @takashihun8148 Před 3 lety

    Through how many times I watch this, the opening scenes camera work is just superb just so surreal

  • @coeurdevoyage
    @coeurdevoyage Před 3 lety +4

    I absolutely loved this video and especially the intro (which is very professional by the way!) - it reminded me of the image of Japan I cherish in my heart - that wind brushing the rice fields and a million shades of green (with that very soundtrack :-)), and that second or 2 when you can't catch your breath, because of how beautiful the scenery is! Thank you! :-)

  • @aecawwna5497
    @aecawwna5497 Před 3 lety +229

    Careful with abandoned buildings. I feel like Ryotaro could pop out at any moment. Horrifying.

  • @MegaFailfox
    @MegaFailfox Před 3 lety +388

    Chris, your use of B-roll in this video was FANTASTIC. It’s easy to see that you’ve been putting a lot of effort into your videos lately. I always look forward to watching your videos and I can honestly say that each time I am blown away at the subtle improvements made in each subsequent video. Well done Chris! Keep up the good work.

    • @kamkam9600
      @kamkam9600 Před 3 lety +7

      Yeah agreed

    • @insidiosity
      @insidiosity Před 3 lety +5

      Agreed. Every video is like a TV documentary, Chris has improved massively over the years

  • @dantio3195
    @dantio3195 Před 2 lety

    Beautiful, amazing. Thank you so much for showing us!

  • @SamanthasSeason
    @SamanthasSeason Před 2 lety +1

    I can’t believe I missed this when it came out. Awesome video and I like this style (informative, great scenery shots, and funny). I especially liked the trophy earned notifications! As always, great job! It was really enjoyable!

  • @fractiousfauxpas1368
    @fractiousfauxpas1368 Před 3 lety +273

    The editing is on point in this video, I can for sure appreciate all the pre-thought and storey boarding you must have to do.
    Your content has surpassed being a "youtube video" and moved towards more of standalone filmmaker, documentary territory while still keeping that youtube-esque brand and humour. I did leave a half baked comment here somewhere about your blend of british humor and japanese slapstick is a blessing no-one asked for.
    You have a great sense of humour that fits these videos so well, the juxtaposition between the flashy bright wows of japan and the pessimistic greys and lows of british humour. Likewise your and Natsuki's energy is poetry in motion, how he's so carefree and bubbly, while you remain forever a soggy stain. (no offense meant, I'm sure you can appreciate the sentiment)
    I love where the channel is heading, Ive been following for quite some time now and just wanted to say really appreciate all the hard work you put in and it really really shows! Thank you!!!

    • @mrpetit2
      @mrpetit2 Před 3 lety +6

      Hear hear for soggy stains! 🤪🤣

    • @mrclueuin
      @mrclueuin Před 3 lety

      +

    • @crudevua3239
      @crudevua3239 Před 3 lety +1

      I was thinking the same thing ! Also wonder how he got those area shots with a drone while driving. Super cool film making skills

    • @Kimberly-mf8ku
      @Kimberly-mf8ku Před 3 lety

      This comment should be pinned

  • @goku_naruto_rubber
    @goku_naruto_rubber Před 3 lety +208

    Son: dad, why my sister's name is Violet?
    Chris: because your mother likes violets, son.
    Son: ah alright. Thank you dad!
    Chris: you're welcome Donald McDonald!

  • @poliboy55
    @poliboy55 Před 2 lety

    Wow Chris, the production value + cinematography is amazing in this video! you're the man, great content

  • @Nessun2023
    @Nessun2023 Před 2 lety

    dude your creativity is off the charts for this vid! amazing job

  • @Spurkadurka
    @Spurkadurka Před 3 lety +1265

    I find it amazing that in Japan they can have decades long abandoned convivence stores that aren't totally trashed and graffitied like here in the US.

    • @prajwalshrestha6972
      @prajwalshrestha6972 Před 3 lety +32

      They tend to clean up the place every single day.It's a must for the workers to make time to clean the shop everyday.

    • @Spurkadurka
      @Spurkadurka Před 3 lety +205

      @@prajwalshrestha6972 I understand that for an open and functional store but an abandoned one doesn't have workers to clean it daily. It's a nice thing that their culture respects private and public property a bit more.

    • @bootchoo96
      @bootchoo96 Před 2 lety +31

      There was even a pristine knife when he looked through the window!

    • @sicsicksicks2954
      @sicsicksicks2954 Před 2 lety +49

      I dont know about trashed and graffitied here (probably not in the more rural areas) but the stuff inside would definitely have been taken by scavengers. There are all kinds of abandoned places that end up technically falling into government or some bank's hands because nobody has paid property tax and/or mortgage on them in a bazillion years and scavenging stuff out of them while probably illegal by the letter of the law is not really seen the same morally as stealing from a functional shop or a closed one that is still owned by a person or company (especially if the bank now owns the place lol).
      The truth is that even if someone came and re opened the place later all the stuff inside would be going to the dump anyway so its better that it gets put to use by someone. Kind of a scumbag move to take abandoned stuff and sell it though.

    • @bg2986
      @bg2986 Před 2 lety +36

      They dont have certain groups

  • @SatishKumar41
    @SatishKumar41 Před 3 lety +163

    "Brand new second hand car" that was the most typical Chris style sarcasm in this vlog and his reaction after seeing the bear sign. These were absolutely hilarious and the joke was on Chris when Natsuki gave him non alcoholic beer :D

  • @samuelgonzalez7039
    @samuelgonzalez7039 Před 2 lety +1

    this is the best ad for a honda fit I've seen

  • @michaeld4868
    @michaeld4868 Před 2 lety

    I have had to rewind and pause so many times! The visuals are amazing! Well done team!

  • @beersnarkunbleached5660
    @beersnarkunbleached5660 Před 3 lety +1868

    Son: Dad, why is my sister's name rose?
    Chris: because your mother loves roses
    Son: Thanks dad
    Chris: Don't mention it, Donald McDonald

    • @slendy3823
      @slendy3823 Před 2 lety +11

      Lol

    • @aminonpulse
      @aminonpulse Před 2 lety +48

      Donald McDonald abroad

    • @carlosa7598
      @carlosa7598 Před 2 lety +2

      That would be Donald Trump😂😂

    • @MonographicSingleheaded
      @MonographicSingleheaded Před 2 lety +1

      Donald Broad* Donarudo Bruodo

    • @prime8nate
      @prime8nate Před rokem +4

      They actually never call him by his full name. It’s just Donarudo. The restaurant itself is usually just called Maku. Source: lived in Chiba three years and ate there way too much.

  • @DoggmaticProductions
    @DoggmaticProductions Před 3 lety +93

    You know this is genuinely better than anything on TV.

    • @Seriksy
      @Seriksy Před 3 lety +5

      Who watches TV anymore? x)

  • @avlinrbdig5715
    @avlinrbdig5715 Před rokem

    love the intro music, loud in my good headphones. so pleasant.

  • @ravenmusic932
    @ravenmusic932 Před rokem +3

    I am always amazed about countryside scenes in anime. While the real thing doesn't exactly carry the same amount of magic, it's still a really beautiful sight. Gladly I have the black forest nearby.

  • @interstellarradio
    @interstellarradio Před 3 lety +325

    Natsuki is a cool guy. I like him.

  • @brendanma2423
    @brendanma2423 Před 3 lety +307

    You don’t need to shoot a Range Rover. It will die on its own accord.

    • @Jaml321
      @Jaml321 Před 3 lety +11

      I can smell a Honda joke somewhere in that sentence.

    • @hamstersmash
      @hamstersmash Před 3 lety +1

      Honda Accord?

    • @Jaml321
      @Jaml321 Před 3 lety

      @@hamstersmash ^^

  • @felipesancho
    @felipesancho Před rokem

    man, you're good! I realize i already watched this one a few months ago but i still watched again cuz it's just great. thnx

  • @bisoh84
    @bisoh84 Před 2 lety +1

    Your content is simply amazing ! Good job

  • @tsukasa1660
    @tsukasa1660 Před 3 lety +193

    When Chris names his son Donald McDonald Broad
    Me: He is going to grow up into a scholar. I just know it.

  • @dragonballreversed155
    @dragonballreversed155 Před 3 lety +223

    Stop lying to yourself, Chris, that radio song absolutely slaps and you know it.

    • @AbroadinJapan
      @AbroadinJapan  Před 3 lety +101

      When it gets stuck in your head, there's honestly nothing worse.

    • @_mg-rwby-man_1806
      @_mg-rwby-man_1806 Před 3 lety +2

      So far it's just saying "thank you" in Japanese over and over again. 😆

    • @yuseifudo3352
      @yuseifudo3352 Před 3 lety +2

      Anyone know the name of the song?

    • @Jae77
      @Jae77 Před 3 lety +1

      @@yuseifudo3352 i wonder what it is 😂

    • @yuseifudo3352
      @yuseifudo3352 Před 3 lety +1

      I'm serious. I tried looking on you couldn't find it. I even tried Shazam.

  • @ashmahmood7871
    @ashmahmood7871 Před 2 lety

    Chris that scenic intro was the best,so peaceful nice work mate

  • @karochanyue
    @karochanyue Před 2 lety

    Chris's videos of journey across the country side of Japan are one of my favs.

  • @rachelsaelid6081
    @rachelsaelid6081 Před 3 lety +629

    Lol, Natsuki should be the face of a no drinking and driving campaign.
    The drone shots of the green rice fields, mountains, and clouds were amazing!

    • @nirmalchand3950
      @nirmalchand3950 Před 3 lety +4

      How did he flim those shots while driving?

    • @user-tv9co6fh8o
      @user-tv9co6fh8o Před 3 lety +8

      @@nirmalchand3950 You can get drones that follow you ;)

    • @megafro6999
      @megafro6999 Před 3 lety +5

      @@user-tv9co6fh8o maybe he had someone help aswell

    • @jenniferstine8567
      @jenniferstine8567 Před 3 lety +7

      I can see it now. Zooming in slowly, "Drinking." Zooming in slowly from behind and looking over his shoulder, "Driving." Angled up at his face, "Go F*** Yourself!"

    • @nessamillikan6247
      @nessamillikan6247 Před 3 lety +3

      Yes, Abroad in Japan is a whole team of people.

  • @saldan3985
    @saldan3985 Před 3 lety +177

    Petition for Chris's Honda Fit to be used in Journey Across Japan S2.

  • @Kafurauspa
    @Kafurauspa Před 2 lety

    The scenic shots in this video are so amazing, you should make whole videos consisting of scenic shots of different areas in Japan!

  • @ChrismisHere
    @ChrismisHere Před 2 lety +1

    Hi Chris, I like watching your videos a lot and often find myself coming back to rewatch them after taking a break every now and then. thank you for sharing your adventures and the interesting content you make. I hope you are doing well, Merry Christmas :))

  • @Figureight
    @Figureight Před 3 lety +561

    What's interesting is that on the face of it everyday cars in Japan are generally very run-of-the-mill and unexciting, and yet you go to Daikokufuto on a Saturday and you'd see more variety of cars than you'd ever see in most countries on earth. I feel like Japan's car enthusiasts are known to be so wild and out there because it's like a rebellion against conformity.

    • @ramens
      @ramens Před 3 lety +5

      Agreed

    • @NatsukiMogiIsBestGirl
      @NatsukiMogiIsBestGirl Před 3 lety +8

      What better person to point this out than Lex himself? (except Noriyaro, I suppose)

    • @MultiAlpha001
      @MultiAlpha001 Před 3 lety +22

      right on. I feel like there’s no in-between when it comes to japan. Its either you’re on one extreme or the other.

    • @Malice_doll
      @Malice_doll Před 3 lety +3

      Can’t forget the itasha car meets

    • @hf2848
      @hf2848 Před 3 lety +1

      time to stance the entire parking area lmao

  • @zasjar3720
    @zasjar3720 Před 3 lety +82

    "The windows not only go down... but also up!" What a concept!!

  • @johnwilkinson1553
    @johnwilkinson1553 Před 3 lety +6

    Every one of your vids makes me want to go to Japan more and more

  • @brianeggleston6583
    @brianeggleston6583 Před 2 lety

    Really useful information delivered in a charming and humorous manner. Great stuff!
    This is the first time I've been sufficiently motivated to comment on a CZcams film, by the way.

  • @MrZimmerson
    @MrZimmerson Před 3 lety +110

    I've missed this... No matter what Chris releases, i'm going to watch it. I've literally binged every bloody video he's released due to the mix between English humour and Japanese culture. Damn I need more.

  • @Sonic10122
    @Sonic10122 Před 3 lety +91

    I was watching this on my PS4 and legit thought Sony patched in trophies for the CZcams app for a second.

  • @ThalesWell
    @ThalesWell Před 2 lety

    This looks so wonderful. If a soothing drive to a beach to meet a friend isn't the meaning of life...

  • @francodambolena
    @francodambolena Před 2 lety

    That aerial take at the beginning, breathtaking.

  • @timothymoore2197
    @timothymoore2197 Před 3 lety +251

    "How far away is it?"
    "It's within stumbling distance."

    • @MrAllano86
      @MrAllano86 Před 3 lety +3

      The walk from town to the beach to drink beer with Natsuki takes about 5 minutes, the walk back takes 2 hours... the difference is staggering :D or well... non-alcoholic beer... nvm

    • @solchapeau6343
      @solchapeau6343 Před 3 lety +1

      Avalon, the only city on Catalina Island (off the Southern California coast) says this is their unofficial motto. The whole city is 2 square miles. (about 5.2 square km)

  • @tarquin1111
    @tarquin1111 Před 3 lety +415

    Video suggestion:
    You visit one of Japan's surfing hotspots and paddle out for a surf. Oh no, there's no waves, so you sit on your board just waiting for 20/30 mins
    Suggested title:
    A bored Broad aboard a board abroad in Japan

    • @marclawrencebernadas3694
      @marclawrencebernadas3694 Před 3 lety +5

      It's like a tounge twister

    • @Mabaz
      @Mabaz Před 3 lety +1

      did you just call him a broad? hahaha

    • @allenbercero3661
      @allenbercero3661 Před 3 lety +1

      The suddenly an earthquake hits, and you find a 15 meter tall wave

    • @mracc4240
      @mracc4240 Před 3 lety +6

      @@Mabaz his name is Broad, hence why he named his channel A(broad) in japan

    • @Mabaz
      @Mabaz Před 3 lety +1

      @@mracc4240 I understood that later on but decided to leave the comment haha thank you

  • @J.J._Mason
    @J.J._Mason Před rokem +5

    So one thing, your editing is top notch, well done! And secondly, I genuinely didn't know we as Brits did not need to sit another test for a driving licence 🤯 that's crazy. Also, I have been binge watching you for like 2weeks now, I'm absolutely obsessed with your content, much love from the grey Midlands

  • @DoctorObviously
    @DoctorObviously Před 2 lety +67

    I wish the punishments for drunk driving were just as severe in my country.

    • @stratejic1020
      @stratejic1020 Před 2 lety +6

      Sentenced to death

    • @user-dr8fm8sr4n
      @user-dr8fm8sr4n Před 2 lety +9

      @@stratejic1020 Maybe thats a little bit too much.

    • @stratejic1020
      @stratejic1020 Před 2 lety +3

      @@user-dr8fm8sr4n I was kidding 😅

    • @carlosa7598
      @carlosa7598 Před 2 lety

      My Japanese friend lost their driver's license for DUI. Now they have to go to driving school to get it back. Thats about 2kUSD

    • @stratejic1020
      @stratejic1020 Před 2 lety +2

      @@carlosa7598 Japan is very strict but honestly I think it's good that they are because then you don't want to break the law and you don't want to make a mistake which causes internal fear but at the same time it lowers the crime rate so I think Japan being strict on its population is a good thing but also a dangerous thing

  • @WinzzWorld
    @WinzzWorld Před 3 lety +431

    Japan: Uber's not really a thing
    Also Japan: We have guys that'll come drive YOUR car

    • @KulibobCZ
      @KulibobCZ Před 3 lety +4

      Is that actually not a thing in the UK? I thought that it's known around the world... (though we call them Blue Angels)

    • @paulcooper8818
      @paulcooper8818 Před 3 lety +11

      Disrespect is Uber's DNA, I can't imagine them doing well in Japan

    • @popcream2082
      @popcream2082 Před 3 lety +1

      @@paulcooper8818 lmao

    • @drivejapan188
      @drivejapan188 Před 3 lety +3

      Yup, because you need a type two license to drive a taxi. The traffic laws must be broken or altered in order for Uber to be allowed in Japan, which is a big deal.
      And the they drive your car because you're drunk thing is called Daikou. A difference from Uber is that you can go to the bar or wherever you drink in your car as long as you don't drive it yourself on the way back home. So Daikou drivers have to be able to drive a stick shift in case the customer's car happens to be one.

    • @shiratama2681
      @shiratama2681 Před 3 lety +1

      also, have u seen the garages in apartments and stuff? They have a platform that would move back once your car is on it and you've moved out of it. a door opens behind and once the car on platform is in the room, it would shoot off to like, the top or bottom of the big vertical shaft area. It would park, platform and all, into a slot. By an AI. When you need the car you press a button and the freaking platform comes ALL THE WAY BACK. Thought I should add this as a Japanese because I heard u guys don't have it. I'm so used to it now but I speculated u guys would be surprised so. :P

  • @jaxweby4343
    @jaxweby4343 Před 3 lety +61

    [turns on radio]
    With the British documentary style, I _really_ can't tell if the radio music was a scripted bit or not because of the smooth editing and how well it fits the British style.
    could be coincidence, could be scripted
    Will we ever know?
    [turns off radio]

    • @AbroadinJapan
      @AbroadinJapan  Před 3 lety +34

      Just pray that damn song doesn't get stuck in your head as it did mine.

    • @stuff495
      @stuff495 Před 3 lety +3

      @@AbroadinJapan I didn't think it would, but after reading your comment, it did.
      Cheers Chris.

  • @jeremytan3379
    @jeremytan3379 Před 3 lety

    The opening montage is so breathtaking!!

  • @Ollowayn
    @Ollowayn Před 3 lety

    Really enjoyable video. Great production value, narrative and vibe!