NOTIFICATION SQUAD: I still literally have no idea what Uncle Sandal is?! But come on, you know I had the best photo 😎 And so begins our new Journey Across Japan! This time to Okinawa for three awesome episodes introducing the food, the places and the people. A special thanks to Chiaki for letting us into her home to eat food both delicious and horrific. (APOLOGIES for the delay on the release guys I had some copyright issues with the video).
It was so great to see you all in Okinawa, thanks for inviting me to be part of your trip! Hopefully next time I can find an even spicier hot sauce to share with you all. 😆
Awesome to see you back on the channel 🤩 But please, getting anything more than 9,000,000 scoville would be literal poison, so maybe try something different 🤣
You shone in this, Chiaki, for sure. Getting your payback made me chuckle so hard, along with how much you unsettled Chris at any opportunity. Perfection. Looking forward to seeing more of you and the boys as the journey continues.
Chris, seriously, you have outdone yourself and I am floored by the production quality. As someone who wants to get to your level, I am just thrown back by the work put in during even the first 3 minutes. Watching this where I should, on the giant TV with no distractions.
When I was in university in 2012, I got interested on what living abroad in japan looks like and Chris 2nd ever video pops out. So I watched it and there i knew apartments don't have bedrooms but what was interesting is how this bloke makes it fun to narrate the story living there by just complaining. Then I got busy, graduated, it's was 2016 and somehow wondered if that guy from 4yrs ago still lives and make videos about Japan. Found out he still did and started following him for a year, the guy went rampage on uploading in 2016. So I sticked till to this day, surprisingly I never got tired from the complaining. Happy anniversary Chris.
Dude, I’d watch honestly this over any reality tv show that currently exists. Anthony Bourdain (RIP😔) had the best travel show on tv, I miss that one. This shows got all my fave you tubers having a great time together, for the most part 😆, going to all the coolest places in Japan. 👌👍👏👏👏 so good.
If this is how we get to see deep Natsuki lore, then I'm all for it! I wonder who that guy was and why Natsuki needed the 10k. More importantly, where did it go?
Chris has nailed the "Millionaire" look imo, but in less of a "James Bond" way and more of a "here in my garage got my new Lamborghini here" kind of way
Chris, I don't watch as much as I used to, but I have to say thank you. Because of your videos I came to Japan on the JET programme, have lived here for 5 years, met my wife and lived in the most amazing town/village in Aomori (your videos inspired me to put all Tohoku prefectures down on my application, and I've fallen in love with the people, nature and culture). I had no interest in Japan before seeing your videos, and honestly its almost painfully nostalgic to watch your early videos. They remind me of a History masters student looking for an adventure in the UK and finding out about a place called Hachinohe. Thanks to those videos, that city has been my life for 5 years and I'm currently renovating my small, run down old school's garden as a thank you present to everyone here. You gave Tohoku an english speaking voice and we are all proud and happy for you, what a great 10 years.
@@KimJongunNK I wanted to experience something new and learn a new language before beginning my PhD and dedicating the rest of my life to researching history. If I'm going to spend 50+ years doing research in a university, whats the harm in having an adventure for a few years and picking up loads of new skills? Plus it helped me save money for my Phd. I regret nothing, made friends for life, met my wife, and can now study Japanese history reading the original texts. The question I have is, whats the point in making snide comments on the internet? lol
it all started with me as a kid watching some british guy talk about how to learn kanji when I could barely even comprehend Japanese. Now it's one of the greatest Channels on RUclips, what a crazy journey. Thanks for all the content Chris, I pretty much grew up watching this channel and I wouldn't be surprised if your videos had a big influence on who I am today.
The fact that this is essentially a free TV show with better shooting, skits, and more character is amazing. Please keep doing what you love Chris, you are an inspiration.
I don't know how ive never heard of your channel before or why RUclips has never recommended it to me. This type of content is exactly what i enjoy the most. Really disappointed that ive been missing out for a whole damn decade.
Can we nominate Natsuki & Gangster dude? I was very immersed in that scene 😂 Also, I thought your picture (Chris) was the most "millionaire" bc you looked like a Chad near daddy's yacht.
the "gangster" dude was the guy who Chris wrote about in his twitter..."the asian rock" or something of the sort, which got retweeted by the real rock!😂😂😂 really surprising to see him being incorporated in the vid!!
I could watch bloopers of Chris and his friends goofing around for hours. You can really see how much genuine fun they have with each other while making these videos, proving once again that friendship IS magic!
Chiaki, Joey and Natsuki are all so positive, this video has such nice vibes. It's also really kind of her to invite people to her family house. What a feast.
@@Shovi_ I got the same impression, and I think in Japan that's a common sentiment. To me, it looked super well kept and very stylish. I certainly would never invite a camera crew for a youtube video anywhere near my front door...
Mr. Affable, your editing skills have always been good. But this new series is just on another level. It’s truly incredible. Movie-level production. Congrats on 10 years!
Usually I don’t watch traveling shows because they all are practically the same. Now, Journey across Japan series has been a great exception! Very entertaining, original, and filmed well. An outstanding job, Chris! Keep up the good work!
Seeing this channel grow in terms of production quality, friends, and Chris himself has been such a wonderful experience. Thanks for everything Chris, here’s to the next 10.
Abroad in Japan NEVER disappoints. So happy we get to enjoy another Journey Across Japan installment. Who wouldn’t want to take trips with the homies and create dope content? Keep up the great work Chris!
How wonderful to see a Japanese home at last! The entrance hall where one leaves one shoes. So cool. And the. How the kitchen and personal rooms go out from the general living room. Thank you to Chiaki’s parents for letting us viewers see how people in Japan live their regular lives at home.
These videos are so precious. Not only are they are flawlessly put together, they are a window to private and true life. I wish I could translate all the respect and gratefulness I feel into words. Thank you so very much!!!
Chiaki is an absolute gem of an addition, I'm looking forward to hopefully seeing more from her with the boys, she fits in so well, and is unfazed about not taking any nonsense from them at all. So happy to see another series of Journey, and you've truly outdone yourself with this one Chris.
Abroad in Japan never disappoints. Chris’ sarcasm makes me laugh, and Natskui is an awesome friend. Chris’ content never fails to make me smile. This is how you do a travel documentary. Congrats on 10 years of top-line quality content. Someday, I might visit (or live in) Japan myself. Look forward to the next episode
Chris, I really want to thank you and the guys for the Journey Across Japan series. I'm just coming out of what has been the hardest two years of my life mentally, and your videos really helped me through this rough time. I started crying when the music you use at the beginning of the Journey Across Japan videos started up on this latest one because it transported me back to being a heap on the sofa and only being able to watch your videos for entertainment. They truly helped me through a dark time, so thanks again. Can't wait for the rest of the series!
Natsuki still eating the hot sauce after having won the challenge is a Boss move. Not letting his friends suffer alone. Man of honour. I guarantee Chris would not have eaten the hot sauce if the option had been presented to him, and expressed delight in their suffering, like some sort of Ryotaro.
Happy 10 years Chris! I've been around I think 6 or 7, but your content was so inspiring I made it a goal to travel to Japan. I ended up doing that in 2018 and I loved it so much it gave me the motivation to finish my degree to be able to move to Japan. I've been here 6 months and its been nothing but a positive experience so far (minus banks :D) Made tons of new friends, done so many things that just simply aren't possible in the rural Midwestern US, met a wonderful girl and everyday really does feel like an adventure. So thank you for all the excellent content and insights over the years. Its an honor to drink my coffee every morning in a "For Fucks Sake" mug. Much love and best wishes my man.
Your ship captain is a friend of mine and one of the very best here on Okinawa! Hope you had a fun time. Wish I would have gotten to see you....my yacht is parked just down from his.
The actual best travel channel that has ever existed on RUclips. Simply awesome work Chris and the whole team. I mean everyone, seriously you’ve outdone yourselves. 👏
These videos feel like a professional developed film, they bring me joy in the harder times and are informative whilst staying whimsical, keep up the good work Chris you deserve more recognition for the hard work you put in to every film!
"Well done, Chris." Nice to see her life in the UK has taught Chiaki the withering power of passive-aggressive British sarcasm. I must say, Chris's photo has tremendous 'British man on holiday in Corfu energy; you just feel like he's going to yell at a serving staff for "Uno beero and a portion of chips."
I should say you deserve a Netflix series, given the amazing production quality but then we wouldn't get to watch it for free So thanks a lot Chris for making this and for continuing to do so!
Chiaki first made Chris suffer, then tries to have him crash through the net into the ocean and later scare him to stay out of the water.... I really like her.
I found your videos early 2019 before my trip to Japan, your channel helped me travel and see some amazing spots in Japan. And since then it has helped me get through Covid! Thank you Chris and team!
The Natsuki scene was amazing! Absolute genius acting, filming, editing and idea of the whole scene! Really liked the colours and I can't wait for your next videos :) Have fun!
you can really tell everyone is genuinely having a good time. journey across japan series never disappoints. thank you chris, natsuki, chiaki and Joey 🙏 can't wait for the next episode!
That's what I was thinking as well. Whenever you see a millionaire/billionaire on a yacht they always look so out of place. You can immediately tell: Oh yeah this guy made a fortune on the stock market or some boring shit like that. It's never the well trained perfectly groomed greek sculpture of a man in a banana hammock, it's some pudgy pasty balding guy in bermuda shorts.
I started watching you in late 2020 starting with your early stuff. It inspired me to start learning Japanese. Then I watched the OG Journey Across Japan and loved it! I've seen it probably 5 time now while studying 日本語。And now we are at the 4th journey. Your film making and technique has improved so much! From early last year when you upgraded your equipment to where you are at now! You've improved leaps and bounds! Never think that just because your stuff is on RUclips that it is in anyway inferior to anything else. You style is recognizable and striking. Keep it up Chris! You're a film maker in every sense!
It's nice to see Ryotaro once again and Chiaki, who I literally haven't seen in one of Chris' videos in years. Looking forward to see them do some epic stuff in this series.
I miss everything about Journey Across Japan, the music, the vibes and the absolute bonkers of humour of Natsuki, thankyou Chris for making a new one 🔥🙏🙏
Thanks Chris for highlighting Okinawa. It is such a great vacation spot and as you now know, you can't beat the snorkeling and diving. Great to see most of "your gang" together. Will be looking forward to your upcoming adventures. Take care and have a great week. 👍🤗❤️✈️🙏🌎
It's back!!! Love this series so much, and the Abroad in Japan videos so much!!! I've been watching your channel ever since I was an teenager, and first gaining a love and interest in Japan, and now in my Twenties and your content is still incredible, witty, and fun to watch as ever! Thank you for all the amazing content over the years Chris!!
Man I have been with the channel for years now, and it is crazy to see the constant steady progression in the production quality of videos. This was so much fun, and another awesome video. So good to see Natsuki come around every once in a while :)
I lived it Okinawa for 4 years and i miss it everyday. Such a beautiful island and very friendly people and kid friendly island. Its nice to see you're in Okinawa
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING !!! Chris .. this video has blown my mind away .. from the very first to the last second 😍 everything on it was perfect ! Brilliant content !! Big hug from a portuguese dude 🙇🏻🙇🏻
I was stationed in Okinawa (Camp Hansen/Kin.) This Journey Across Japan brings back joy and sadness from missing the glory days. This has to be my favorite Journey Across Japan yet! Thanks Chris!
As someone who’s only international experience is a week in London, and hearing about Japan in western media, I always love these series. It’s just cool to see the actual country of Japan through these series. Something you just don’t see on other channels
Yea! You can tell the videos celebrate the culture and country, without over selling it or "weebifying" everything. There's something there for everyone, the foodies, introverts, outdoorsman, etc
NOTIFICATION SQUAD: I still literally have no idea what Uncle Sandal is?! But come on, you know I had the best photo 😎
And so begins our new Journey Across Japan! This time to Okinawa for three awesome episodes introducing the food, the places and the people. A special thanks to Chiaki for letting us into her home to eat food both delicious and horrific. (APOLOGIES for the delay on the release guys I had some copyright issues with the video).
Epic vid
Thank you Chris for the wonderful uploads keep it up man
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dub squad
So excited for this season!
I WANNA GO BACK
Damn it Joey, save some Chris for the rest of us
I see why. Incredibly beautiful
This gives me the biggest smile on my face :D
Who else wants to go as well
You should
That is the exact introduction Natsuki deserves. His face going the wrong direction compared to the punch really sealed it.
It was a great opening, but Chris really should leave a link for us to donate to help Natsuki pay off the yakuza, smh
He didn't want the Yakuza to feel bad about his weak punches, so he rolled against it. Natsuki is both strong and kind.
Nah, the boss cuffed him on the top of the head. I rewound it cos I thought the same.
What do the youth say in place of rewound? 🤔
He dodged that punch man hehe
@@kanedaku re-watched it? Watched it again? Siri, rewind 30 seconds?
It was so great to see you all in Okinawa, thanks for inviting me to be part of your trip! Hopefully next time I can find an even spicier hot sauce to share with you all. 😆
It was fun to see you on JAJ. I hope you had great time!
Awesome to see you back on the channel 🤩
But please, getting anything more than 9,000,000 scoville would be literal poison, so maybe try something different 🤣
You shone in this, Chiaki, for sure. Getting your payback made me chuckle so hard, along with how much you unsettled Chris at any opportunity. Perfection. Looking forward to seeing more of you and the boys as the journey continues.
すごい量のごちそうでしたねー あんなにようさんの魚、初めて見ました。美味しそうで羨ましいです！
It was great seeing you back on the channel! Wish you were in every episode.
And you look stunning as usual. Hope you had fun with the lads!
Joey gets a Yacht trip, Connor gets a night in a church. I think we know who Chris's favorite is.
you forgot the haunted prison and the $12000 hotel, but yeah, hope we can see Connor in the next Journey across Japan
What do you mean? Do you think Connor and Chris are together? Think he just like Australia. Peace from Germany
Meanwhile Garnt crying
@@Praestantia Still waiting for Take it for Garnted
Connor got the church because he spends all his time online with Satan…
“LORE!!!”
natsuki ages like a fine wine (or sake) he genuinely gets more funny and lovable every year!
Nice idea! Good timing! Okinawa!
ain't he's already like that since the beginning?
@@kiwoxgen9929 he was always funny but it grows on you even more as the years pass
Facts
unlike chris
Chris, seriously, you have outdone yourself and I am floored by the production quality. As someone who wants to get to your level, I am just thrown back by the work put in during even the first 3 minutes. Watching this where I should, on the giant TV with no distractions.
Haha cheers man! It was worth staying up editing until 7am for.
@@AbroadinJapan I will absolutely cook for you if you teach me your process. Fried chicken is on the menu.
Maybe an editing guide sometime when you're low on fuel!? We're all craving the secrets.
@@AbroadinJapan The fact you edit your own videos is insane. Extremely talented.
@@AbroadinJapan you should be a movie producer, i mean hollywood is missing you.
When I was in university in 2012, I got interested on what living abroad in japan looks like and Chris 2nd ever video pops out. So I watched it and there i knew apartments don't have bedrooms but what was interesting is how this bloke makes it fun to narrate the story living there by just complaining. Then I got busy, graduated, it's was 2016 and somehow wondered if that guy from 4yrs ago still lives and make videos about Japan. Found out he still did and started following him for a year, the guy went rampage on uploading in 2016. So I sticked till to this day, surprisingly I never got tired from the complaining. Happy anniversary Chris.
Cheers for sticking around all these years!
Natsuki trying to act like he wasn't phased by the hot substance and sitting there all cool, then nearly throwing up on Joey, had me in stitches.
I actually burst out laughing! it's been a while since I've done this haha
@@deecee7073 me too! It's the way his bottom lip starts to go before almost throwing up that gets me.
Natsuki is so relatable
Bruh I was screaming ''Get away from the feast!'' 🤣
It would've been great viewing if Joey got his pretty hair filled full of Natsuki's vomit🤭🤗😂🤣.
You've done it Chris! You've made a RUclips series that I look forward to like a favourite TV show.
Dude, I’d watch honestly this over any reality tv show that currently exists. Anthony Bourdain (RIP😔) had the best travel show on tv, I miss that one. This shows got all my fave you tubers having a great time together, for the most part 😆, going to all the coolest places in Japan. 👌👍👏👏👏 so good.
Please PLEASE ALWAYS introduce Natauki like this. Every second is gold.
Natsuki
If this is how we get to see deep Natsuki lore, then I'm all for it! I wonder who that guy was and why Natsuki needed the 10k. More importantly, where did it go?
@@41tinman41 that Yakuza guy was the guy that Chris posted who thinks he looks like The Rocks twin brother.
@@system3008 oh shit! you're right!
Yes!
Chris has nailed the "Millionaire" look imo, but in less of a "James Bond" way and more of a "here in my garage got my new Lamborghini here" kind of way
that made me snort. wasn't expecting a Tai Lopez reference here
To me he looks more like a generic vlogger millionaire, the likes of Logan Paul and such
I mean he matches the Elon musk on a boat photo
Chris looks like he's a newrich millenial who earned a fortune on bitcoin and still hasn't figured out how to be a rich person 😂
@@_Andelae_ that’s exactly what I thought!! He really nailed the new rich bitcoin/nft dude
Chris, I don't watch as much as I used to, but I have to say thank you.
Because of your videos I came to Japan on the JET programme, have lived here for 5 years, met my wife and lived in the most amazing town/village in Aomori (your videos inspired me to put all Tohoku prefectures down on my application, and I've fallen in love with the people, nature and culture). I had no interest in Japan before seeing your videos, and honestly its almost painfully nostalgic to watch your early videos. They remind me of a History masters student looking for an adventure in the UK and finding out about a place called Hachinohe. Thanks to those videos, that city has been my life for 5 years and I'm currently renovating my small, run down old school's garden as a thank you present to everyone here.
You gave Tohoku an english speaking voice and we are all proud and happy for you, what a great 10 years.
Wow as a history PhD myself I found your comment super touching
I'm extremely jealous. I wish I could come there somehow
Literally same! Because of his videos I applied to the mext program and could be spending the next 8 years of my life in Japan!
What's the sense in learning history and then teaching English lol
@@KimJongunNK I wanted to experience something new and learn a new language before beginning my PhD and dedicating the rest of my life to researching history. If I'm going to spend 50+ years doing research in a university, whats the harm in having an adventure for a few years and picking up loads of new skills? Plus it helped me save money for my Phd. I regret nothing, made friends for life, met my wife, and can now study Japanese history reading the original texts.
The question I have is, whats the point in making snide comments on the internet? lol
it all started with me as a kid watching some british guy talk about how to learn kanji when I could barely even comprehend Japanese.
Now it's one of the greatest Channels on RUclips, what a crazy journey.
Thanks for all the content Chris, I pretty much grew up watching this channel and I wouldn't be surprised if your videos had a big influence on who I am today.
This is the first Japan youtuber I watched when I started learning Japanese. Today is my 6 month and got regularized in a Japanese related job
I bet you both still don't know Japanese, but nice try lying lol. Don't blame you both, it's hard if you don't end up coming here to Japan
me tooo~~~
@@tevarinvagabond1192 まだ日本へ行くことがない、でも日本語上手なんだよ。噓つきも、正直の人もいるよ
@@tevarinvagabond1192 Average angry Japanese nationalist
The fact that this is essentially a free TV show with better shooting, skits, and more character is amazing. Please keep doing what you love Chris, you are an inspiration.
Wait why is this the exact same as the one above lol wtf
@@Tojoblindeye I was surprised by your comment, but it appears someone has completely copy and pasted my comment and got more likes.
@@sweet7937 lol that's wild
@@sweet7937 I can guess why it got more likes.
My favorite RUclips series is back! Congrats on 10 years Chris, thanks for a decade of top tier entertainment!
It'd be nice if this was titled appropriately. Because this is not Japan's yacht It is a privately owned yacht in Japan.
I hope Natsuki is aware of how naturally funny he is, absolute gold
I freakin love Natuski's quirky english. He always manages to surprise us with his choice of words.
@Cecile Solin NOT the MRE pizza slice according to Natsuki, "no charm" 🤣
This is the way to do a "travel show" your Journey across Japan series has been something I look forward to everytime you announce one.
Look at the production effort gone into this thinly disguised nonsense! Wonderful. 😁
I don't know how ive never heard of your channel before or why RUclips has never recommended it to me. This type of content is exactly what i enjoy the most. Really disappointed that ive been missing out for a whole damn decade.
It's never too late to catch up! Welcome abroad.
@@AbroadinJapan i definitely am!!
THE PRODUCTION VALUE IS.FUCKING.INSANE. I'm absolutely going to binge this series once again!
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I can't believe how good it is. Amazing.
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No need to exaggerate man, just enjoy the video.
Wow respect to Chiaki and her family for putting together that huge meal and welcoming you all into their home.
Journey across Japan series never disappoints
Okinawa blue sea really nice and international markets are also very nice definately i will visit once
Agreed!
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Amazing 👏🙀
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Chiaki's smile lit up the room, would love to see her more another great adventure you've saved with us, thanks Chris!
She's gorgeous
Can we nominate Natsuki & Gangster dude? I was very immersed in that scene 😂 Also, I thought your picture (Chris) was the most "millionaire" bc you looked like a Chad near daddy's yacht.
Yeah, it was gold
the "gangster" dude was the guy who Chris wrote about in his twitter..."the asian rock" or something of the sort, which got retweeted by the real rock!😂😂😂 really surprising to see him being incorporated in the vid!!
Natsuki THE MAN
Natsuki ftw! Love this Episode! ^^
The yakuza dude is called Isao. We need a cut of this scene!! This is gold.
I could watch bloopers of Chris and his friends goofing around for hours. You can really see how much genuine fun they have with each other while making these videos, proving once again that friendship IS magic!
I think it's in their patreon.
Chiaki, Joey and Natsuki are all so positive, this video has such nice vibes. It's also really kind of her to invite people to her family house. What a feast.
Is it me or did she seem a bit ashamed that the house was old in her opinion? If you ask me if a house is well kept then the older the better.
@@Shovi_ I got the same impression, and I think in Japan that's a common sentiment. To me, it looked super well kept and very stylish. I certainly would never invite a camera crew for a youtube video anywhere near my front door...
Mr. Affable, your editing skills have always been good. But this new series is just on another level. It’s truly incredible. Movie-level production. Congrats on 10 years!
''Too much junky business'' 12:32
That is one of Natsuki's all time best one liners. My god how does he come out with this gold?
His ringtone was "Too Much Volcano" in the intro. ^o^
Too much junky business is what I'll say to myself every time I clean my room now😂
This is a side of Japan I haven’t seen much about so I’m very excited to learn more!
Can´t wait for the duel between Natsuki and Ryotaro ... The Brutal Barber vs The Hitman From Sendai 😏
Usually I don’t watch traveling shows because they all are practically the same. Now, Journey across Japan series has been a great exception! Very entertaining, original, and filmed well. An outstanding job, Chris! Keep up the good work!
This channel is the only one I found where the "characters" aren't just NPCs, especially Natsuki
@@justinedzard Extremely true statement
Nothing makes me smile bigger than Natsuki's broken one liners.
I love how Chris has wormed his love of directing and movie making into his videos, like with Yazuka scene at the start.
@Pretty shatt What?
@@generalred6260 ignore them. They're just bots
@@Boasill report them
Seeing this channel grow in terms of production quality, friends, and Chris himself has been such a wonderful experience. Thanks for everything Chris, here’s to the next 10.
Abroad in Japan NEVER disappoints. So happy we get to enjoy another Journey Across Japan installment. Who wouldn’t want to take trips with the homies and create dope content? Keep up the great work Chris!
Fact. always looking forward on their videos 😆
How wonderful to see a Japanese home at last! The entrance hall where one leaves one shoes. So cool. And the. How the kitchen and personal rooms go out from the general living room. Thank you to Chiaki’s parents for letting us viewers see how people in Japan live their regular lives at home.
Natsuki: “Getting this present was extremely difficult”
Chris: “FUCK OFF!” 😂😂😂
In my head, I was gonna argue, "well, you're just not trying hard enough!"
Chris was just jealous of Natsuki. He bought Chiaki a creepy frog purse. I hope he didn´t buy one for Sharla as well 😬
@@HeavenlyCreature. maybe sharla has a thing for items like this
@@xXDESTINYMBXx Well Sharla did buy Chris a mushroom farm he didn´t like. So maybe this is payback 😉
very, very English!
Super excited for this series. The production quality is incredible. Okinawa is beautiful. Great job Chris.
Chiaki's family is very accommodating! Look at how much food they've prepared!
These videos are so precious. Not only are they are flawlessly put together, they are a window to private and true life. I wish I could translate all the respect and gratefulness I feel into words. Thank you so very much!!!
Natsuki deserves an Oscar for that splendid performance, the raw emotions were too much for me.
Chiaki is an absolute gem of an addition, I'm looking forward to hopefully seeing more from her with the boys, she fits in so well, and is unfazed about not taking any nonsense from them at all.
So happy to see another series of Journey, and you've truly outdone yourself with this one Chris.
LETS GO. Excited for the rest of the series. Journey Across Japan is the best time of the year.
Chris, you can really tell that your RUclips videos are made with real friends. This looked like fun.
God, I got chills hearing that Journey Across Japan theme song again. It’s good to be back, Chris!!
Chiaki waiting 2 years to get her revenge make me laugh so much. Way to go !!
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Peace was never an option
Abroad in Japan never disappoints. Chris’ sarcasm makes me laugh, and Natskui is an awesome friend. Chris’ content never fails to make me smile. This is how you do a travel documentary. Congrats on 10 years of top-line quality content. Someday, I might visit (or live in) Japan myself. Look forward to the next episode
I have been watching for years now, and I love how the journey across Japan series shows Chris and his friends.
I like the contrast of Joey being nervous meeting Chiaki to Natsuki immediately hugging her
Joey has been in Japan so long he can't hug! Reminds me of Connor saying "robster" instead of "lobster."
10 years later I’m still grateful that I get this sort of production quality for basically free
@@Fabio-ql5yf guess what
Awesome new series. Absolutely loved this.
Chris is the best eh!
Chiaki is so cute this is wholesome
Chris, I really want to thank you and the guys for the Journey Across Japan series. I'm just coming out of what has been the hardest two years of my life mentally, and your videos really helped me through this rough time. I started crying when the music you use at the beginning of the Journey Across Japan videos started up on this latest one because it transported me back to being a heap on the sofa and only being able to watch your videos for entertainment. They truly helped me through a dark time, so thanks again. Can't wait for the rest of the series!
Yes it's fantastic comfort viewing. Laughter therapy.
@@SirPrancelot1 Total laughter therapy!
I am so glad you are finally coming out of the dark place and I hope you stay that way.
@@OHOHOHCOME Thank you :)
Natsuki still eating the hot sauce after having won the challenge is a Boss move.
Not letting his friends suffer alone.
Man of honour.
I guarantee Chris would not have eaten the hot sauce if the option had been presented to him, and expressed delight in their suffering, like some sort of Ryotaro.
"Like some sort of Ryotaro." ^o^
I really liked that Ryotaro has become an adjective
Happy 10 years Chris! I've been around I think 6 or 7, but your content was so inspiring I made it a goal to travel to Japan. I ended up doing that in 2018 and I loved it so much it gave me the motivation to finish my degree to be able to move to Japan. I've been here 6 months and its been nothing but a positive experience so far (minus banks :D)
Made tons of new friends, done so many things that just simply aren't possible in the rural Midwestern US, met a wonderful girl and everyday really does feel like an adventure. So thank you for all the excellent content and insights over the years. Its an honor to drink my coffee every morning in a "For Fucks Sake" mug. Much love and best wishes my man.
Your ship captain is a friend of mine and one of the very best here on Okinawa! Hope you had a fun time. Wish I would have gotten to see you....my yacht is parked just down from his.
You wouldn't happen to know how you book one of these? Is there a website or do you have to get into contact directly with them somehow?
I was so happy to see this in my notifications :) Chris and team are nailing it
Chiakis family looks so friendly and supportive they remind me of my own family
The beaches are incomparable! I miss my home island. ❤❤
The actual best travel channel that has ever existed on RUclips. Simply awesome work Chris and the whole team. I mean everyone, seriously you’ve outdone yourselves. 👏
I would also recommend Bald and Bankrupt.
From Mr. Affable to Mr. Flammable, the sauce definitely looked painful. Amazing intro with Natsuki and can't wait to see more of Journey Across Japan!
I just wished they had smeared it on toast like Marmite 😏
These videos feel like a professional developed film, they bring me joy in the harder times and are informative whilst staying whimsical, keep up the good work Chris you deserve more recognition for the hard work you put in to every film!
Natsuki is truly the gift that keeps on giving.
Such a fun combo of people. Chiaki's family home is lovely and I'm so glad she's in this series!
Geez the production quality and cinematography in all of Chris’s videos but especially this one are just always mind blowing.
This is simply your best work yet Chris. From the direction and scripting to the cinematography and music you've truly excelled with this trip.
This definitely feels like the most relaxed series. Really enjoyed this episode, can't wait for the next one!
"Well done, Chris."
Nice to see her life in the UK has taught Chiaki the withering power of passive-aggressive British sarcasm.
I must say, Chris's photo has tremendous 'British man on holiday in Corfu energy; you just feel like he's going to yell at a serving staff for "Uno beero and a portion of chips."
I should say you deserve a Netflix series, given the amazing production quality but then we wouldn't get to watch it for free
So thanks a lot Chris for making this and for continuing to do so!
Nah, Netflix would lower the overall quality and he would have to do 8 episodes, no matter what.
It would focus on gay and black japanese people only
Netflix doesn't deserve Chris. He is way too good for their bad movies and tv shows. Put this man on HBO.
@@alpt1980 yes the only thing on Netflix is gay and black people.
pay him the pateron
Natsuki is a real Photograph artist. Every photo of him turns into art.
Honestly, the most unexpected thing in this video was hearing Spandau Ballet's Gold. Great song.
Also, this made me miss swimming.
I am only at 2:26 and I am already blown away by your filming, colour grading and editing skills. It is like watching a hollywood movie.
Chiaki first made Chris suffer, then tries to have him crash through the net into the ocean and later scare him to stay out of the water.... I really like her.
Anytime Natsuki is even mentioned i get happy. I love that guy. He's so great. I love his energy.
Natsuki is the nicest friend I wish I had.
I found your videos early 2019 before my trip to Japan, your channel helped me travel and see some amazing spots in Japan. And since then it has helped me get through Covid! Thank you Chris and team!
The Natsuki scene was amazing! Absolute genius acting, filming, editing and idea of the whole scene! Really liked the colours and I can't wait for your next videos :)
Have fun!
A shame that a TV company has not hired Chris to do a Japanese Life on Mars cop show with Natsuki in the lead, set in the 60 or 70's
you can really tell everyone is genuinely having a good time. journey across japan series never disappoints. thank you chris, natsuki, chiaki and Joey 🙏 can't wait for the next episode!
You can really sense that Chris is at a great point of his life in this wholesome video :) GOLD! Always believe in your soul!
Awesome video! Love seeing Joey and Natsuki, and Chiaki inviting you guys into her home was super cool!
I honestly think Chris nailed the "out of touch millionaire" vibes most obscenely wealthy people give off in their pictures 😆
Yeah when Natsuki said “American Style” I don’t think he could’ve been any more accurate
idk. chris looked like elon on his boat.
That's what I was thinking as well. Whenever you see a millionaire/billionaire on a yacht they always look so out of place. You can immediately tell: Oh yeah this guy made a fortune on the stock market or some boring shit like that. It's never the well trained perfectly groomed greek sculpture of a man in a banana hammock, it's some pudgy pasty balding guy in bermuda shorts.
He's British so he pulls it off
I started watching you in late 2020 starting with your early stuff. It inspired me to start learning Japanese. Then I watched the OG Journey Across Japan and loved it! I've seen it probably 5 time now while studying 日本語。And now we are at the 4th journey. Your film making and technique has improved so much! From early last year when you upgraded your equipment to where you are at now! You've improved leaps and bounds! Never think that just because your stuff is on RUclips that it is in anyway inferior to anything else. You style is recognizable and striking. Keep it up Chris! You're a film maker in every sense!
Can we appreciate the filming of all of this especially Natsuki's introduction!!! It is so phenomenal!
Nobody else in the crew could have pulled that off and they know it.
I love this series with a passion. Chris never disappoints!
It's nice to see Ryotaro once again and Chiaki, who I literally haven't seen in one of Chris' videos in years. Looking forward to see them do some epic stuff in this series.
3:28 oooooh that theme kicking in, I feel at home again
I miss everything about Journey Across Japan, the music, the vibes and the absolute bonkers of humour of Natsuki, thankyou Chris for making a new one 🔥🙏🙏
Thanks Chris for highlighting Okinawa. It is such a great vacation spot and as you now know, you can't beat the snorkeling and diving. Great to see most of "your gang" together. Will be looking forward to your upcoming adventures. Take care and have a great week. 👍🤗❤️✈️🙏🌎
It's back!!! Love this series so much, and the Abroad in Japan videos so much!!! I've been watching your channel ever since I was an teenager, and first gaining a love and interest in Japan, and now in my Twenties and your content is still incredible, witty, and fun to watch as ever! Thank you for all the amazing content over the years Chris!!
3 and a half minutes in and already gobsmacked by the production level, props to you Chris for always taking it to the next level - hell of a job 🔥🔥
The cinematography is outstanding! It’s crazy to see just how much it’s improved over the last 10 years!
Man I have been with the channel for years now, and it is crazy to see the constant steady progression in the production quality of videos. This was so much fun, and another awesome video. So good to see Natsuki come around every once in a while :)
Honestly, this made me SO HAPPY!! Congratulations on 10 years Chris!! Here’s to many more. Cheers! 🥂
I lived it Okinawa for 4 years and i miss it everyday. Such a beautiful island and very friendly people and kid friendly island. Its nice to see you're in Okinawa
natsuki going from trying as hard as he can to be cool to dry heaving to death dramatically was the highlight of this episode tbh
You deserve your own tv show!! This videos is pure quality and entertainment 👏🏻👏🏻😊 can’t wait to next ones. Amazing. Lots of love ❤️
Oh damn, the citypop-vibes, the scenery and of course, all of you! This couldn't get any better... So excited for the rest of series!
Journey across Japan is the best series best content on RUclips! Really appreciate the work and passion Chris puts in his videos.
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING !!!
Chris .. this video has blown my mind away .. from the very first to the last second 😍 everything on it was perfect !
Brilliant content !!
Big hug from a portuguese dude 🙇🏻🙇🏻
I was stationed in Okinawa (Camp Hansen/Kin.) This Journey Across Japan brings back joy and sadness from missing the glory days. This has to be my favorite Journey Across Japan yet! Thanks Chris!
As someone who’s only international experience is a week in London, and hearing about Japan in western media, I always love these series. It’s just cool to see the actual country of Japan through these series. Something you just don’t see on other channels
Yea! You can tell the videos celebrate the culture and country, without over selling it or "weebifying" everything. There's something there for everyone, the foodies, introverts, outdoorsman, etc