I Drove to Japan's Snowiest Town | Winter Road Trip ♨️ Feat.

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  • Опубликовано: 21 дек 2024

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  • @AbroadinJapan
    @AbroadinJapan  2 года назад +2503

    Notification Squad: The follow up video to our epic road trip is now up over on the Chris Abroad channel in a few days! ruclips.net/video/lcvO12BXpes/видео.html
    I hope you enjoyed our journey through the snowy mountains of central Japan - let us know which place you'd want to stop at the most!

  • @franz896
    @franz896 2 года назад +12172

    Can't believe we got to see Connor on that first shot with his family. He looked so peaceful too

  • @AmberSpooky
    @AmberSpooky 2 года назад +2044

    The pure joy on Connor's face when being around the monkey's was really wholesome

    • @Leon-sk6dk
      @Leon-sk6dk 2 года назад +9

      @Edar Me 🥺 yes

    • @karanjoshi2662
      @karanjoshi2662 2 года назад +2

      I am sorry to be an annoying grammar nazi even though I am not the best at English myself but it should probably not be monkey's but monkeys. The first one would suggests we are talking about that specific monkey while monkeys is just the plural of monkey. Have a good day.

    • @Jonathan331
      @Jonathan331 2 года назад +44

      @@karanjoshi2662 grammar*

    • @fishleaf1093
      @fishleaf1093 2 года назад +43

      @@karanjoshi2662 also, it's 'an* annoying...' not 'a annoying...'.

    • @FyreTeGo
      @FyreTeGo 2 года назад +22

      @@Jonathan331 I also got caught spelling "grammar" as "grammer" while being a grammar nazi 2 years ago on a RUclips comment. I still remember it to this day from the sheer embarrassment.

  • @dioxide9735
    @dioxide9735 2 года назад +3181

    “That’s not a monkey, that’s a moron!”
    -Chris
    Chris never fails to entertain.

    • @yeachan
      @yeachan 2 года назад +58

      It’s a special and rare “monkey” named “Conner/CDawgVA”
      Chris’ humor is 10/10 lol

    • @Red-mg4ro
      @Red-mg4ro 2 года назад +32

      Monkeys be like: "Who's the new guy?"

    • @Cloudydude47
      @Cloudydude47 2 года назад +5

      Best Intro ever

    • @HermitPt
      @HermitPt 2 года назад +6

      First 20 seconds of the vid and it already deserves a LIKE

    • @ngoclamtruong5033
      @ngoclamtruong5033 2 года назад

      Who said he couldn't be both moron and monkey at a same time

  • @iiyabby
    @iiyabby 2 года назад +553

    I don't know which is more adorable, the snow monkeys or Connor's face when he saw the snow monkeys.

    • @englishatheart
      @englishatheart 2 года назад

      Definitely not the monkeys. Have never found them cute.

    • @mattcubed9658
      @mattcubed9658 2 года назад

      @@englishatheart definitely both the monkeys and Connor for sure

    • @PowerSpirit50
      @PowerSpirit50 Год назад +7

      @@englishatheart Even the babies? With their furry little heads and curious faces?

  • @gintokisakata69
    @gintokisakata69 2 года назад +1706

    Chris looked like such an affable uncle with those shades and Connor wearing his cap was like a nephew that wanted to just be like him.

    • @alphadraconis9397
      @alphadraconis9397 2 года назад +50

      Chris is affable and drip and driving...and BROAD

    • @iamoliverblake
      @iamoliverblake 2 года назад +21

      Intergenerational friendships are just so much fun, aren’t they?

    • @ashwin.unlead
      @ashwin.unlead 2 года назад +16

      @@iamoliverblake i'm friends with folks from 18 to 45, I feel it's all about the common stuff you have with them.

    • @-zn6du
      @-zn6du 2 года назад +17

      Iron man with spider man energy 😂

    • @giftmakumbibiye1486
      @giftmakumbibiye1486 2 года назад

      ruclips.net/video/MmxQR1qr6r4/видео.html

  • @vinniegar
    @vinniegar 2 года назад +610

    chris: 'you can see the humanity in the monkeys'
    also chris: *proceed to film monkeys dominating the others*

    • @theradioman555
      @theradioman555 2 года назад +46

      I mean... violence is part of humanity, isn't it? Judging from the history of the world.

    • @AdanSensei
      @AdanSensei 2 года назад +10

      And you can see monkeys in us humans as well!

    • @andersschmich8600
      @andersschmich8600 2 года назад +2

      Supposedly they have a very strict hierarchy, just like humans. I think there is a lot we can learn about ourselves from Monke.

  • @Tanyalakergurl
    @Tanyalakergurl 2 года назад +3442

    It breaks my heart that this was demonetized. You can tell all of the time, effort, and care Chris put into it. Having watched all of his videos, this was one of the most enjoyable ones yet. I have watched this several times over, and can’t for the life of me see anything remotely offensive.

    • @JasonJones-zn2os
      @JasonJones-zn2os 2 года назад +44

      Sums up my feelings as well.

    • @danriaz9678
      @danriaz9678 2 года назад +53

      How can you tell it was demonetized?

    • @TheMagicSchlyde
      @TheMagicSchlyde 2 года назад +180

      Am I experiencing the mandella effect? I watched this for the first time 12 hours ago and there was an extra blooper at the end where he said “cunt”. I watched back and that blooper is no longer there.

    • @hizokadarkwolf
      @hizokadarkwolf 2 года назад +52

      when it is restored, I think I will rewatch the whole video to support the channel

    • @a.jordan9288
      @a.jordan9288 2 года назад +123

      @@TheMagicSchlyde yes it was.
      Maybe Chris edited the video thinking such was the issue but YT still doesn't fix it.
      Or maybe that wasn't the issue? Who knows really.

  • @BeatingAngel001
    @BeatingAngel001 2 года назад +212

    I think video quality doesn't effect much of our viewing from time to time, but when you watch an Abroad in Japan video you really notice the quality of filming. Every scene that Chris shoots in-between the vlog looks like movie quality. Thank you for what you do

    • @Dafuro
      @Dafuro 2 месяца назад

      Late reply but it kinda illustrates my point, these videos are from years ago and if you told me they were a release today I'd actually struggle to disprove it the production is on point

  • @TrippyPepper
    @TrippyPepper 2 года назад +4640

    Hoping you get to see the monkeys this time instead of Natsuki confusing people on the live feed 😂

    • @ScumOfTheEarths
      @ScumOfTheEarths 2 года назад +214

      “Nobody Monkey??? Nande!”

    • @AxxLAfriku
      @AxxLAfriku 2 года назад +1

      OH NOOOOOO!!! Most people agree that my vids are the worst on RUclips. I agree to disagree. Please agree to disagree with the haters, dear tri

    • @aihoshinoirl
      @aihoshinoirl 2 года назад +4

      Monke

    • @KillerTacos54
      @KillerTacos54 2 года назад +6

      @@AxxLAfriku F

    • @drurel
      @drurel 2 года назад +20

      @@AxxLAfriku oh god the bots are invading

  • @nimethhr9806
    @nimethhr9806 2 года назад +271

    as a sri lankan , i can safely say that expecting to see " i love sri lanka " in one of the deepest train stations is one of the most unexpected scenarios i have ever hoped to see

  • @kjm0677
    @kjm0677 2 года назад +863

    Loved seeing Connor with his cousins.

    • @amplifierxcsgo4549
      @amplifierxcsgo4549 2 года назад +8

      💀

    • @LordCoeCoe
      @LordCoeCoe 2 года назад +7

      MonkE

    • @CC80
      @CC80 2 года назад +3

      Connor has too much claw machine anime merch to be grouped like that.

    • @chunk567
      @chunk567 2 года назад +1

      Omg hahahaha!!!

    • @tree427
      @tree427 2 года назад +2

      that's no way to talk about welsh people!!

  • @soodlenoup
    @soodlenoup 2 года назад +219

    For those searching for background music:
    18:05 - 21:24 is Snow in Spring by Shin Suzuma
    21:25 - 23:32 is Save It for a Rainy Day by Margareta

    • @georgehafner7901
      @georgehafner7901 2 года назад +5

      Thank you very much my friend.

    • @n_o_p7338
      @n_o_p7338 2 года назад +4

      I love you- I was looking for this desperately 😭

    • @anuragraut5101
      @anuragraut5101 Год назад

      Thank you very much , my utmost respect

    • @Boatking734
      @Boatking734 Год назад

      Thank you kind sir

    • @erenkose490
      @erenkose490 Год назад

      Thank youuuu. I have been looking for Save It for a Rainy Day but could not found it. You are litteraly a live saver! Thank you again

  • @Christian-xf5ke
    @Christian-xf5ke 2 года назад +1731

    Honestly couldn’t help but smile seeing Connor genuinely enjoy himself that much at the monkey park. So wholesome. And that place just looked so surreal. The mixture of comedy and depth with those shots and narration at the monkey park was just awesome. I’m a huge fan of this series.

  • @Crimsonak
    @Crimsonak 2 года назад +1243

    These wacky weekends are getting better and better every episode, the chemistry, the locations, the camera work. Genuinely can't click fast enough whenever I see them pop up.

    • @hankjones7054
      @hankjones7054 2 года назад +2

      It's the fix I need till the next j.a.j.

    • @___Hermitage
      @___Hermitage 2 года назад +3

      I was skeptical at first, but I have to admit I like them a lot now

    • @amarck1644
      @amarck1644 2 года назад +5

      These guys work well together

  • @popawakeprod
    @popawakeprod 2 года назад +612

    the line "they're cleaning each other like what me and Chris do in the baths" literally made me spit out of coffee laughing

    • @Angelite1209
      @Angelite1209 2 года назад +17

      😳🙈

    • @gianfrancoricci92
      @gianfrancoricci92 2 года назад +6

      93% moment

    • @terryfang
      @terryfang 2 года назад +4

      I smell boy's love 👀

    • @Angelite1209
      @Angelite1209 2 года назад +11

      @@terryfang i feel like Connor is totally Bi, But Chris might be becoming Bi-Curious because Connor makes any man question his sexuality. 😉

    • @inspiteofshame
      @inspiteofshame 2 года назад +9

      @@Angelite1209 I ship these two so hard. None of my business, I know. It just seems like they'd make each other very happy.

  • @fukhungyudarman3958
    @fukhungyudarman3958 11 месяцев назад +9

    I'm just rewatching this video and realized how incredible the shot at 19:19 is. The monkey was just minding its own business and then smiled at the camera.

  • @aestuare
    @aestuare 2 года назад +859

    We need it. A full Journey Across Japan with Connor.

    • @cole2708
      @cole2708 2 года назад +17

      This needs to be pinned comment

    • @RenerDeCastro
      @RenerDeCastro 2 года назад +25

      With Ryotaro, Natsuki, and Joey as additional companions.

    • @MaxAndCheese0917
      @MaxAndCheese0917 2 года назад +1

      YES

    •  2 года назад +25

      So... basically, Journey to the West, but instead of going west, its east...

    • @adamrkimber
      @adamrkimber 2 года назад

      Yes! This would be the best!

  • @WesticlesUK
    @WesticlesUK 2 года назад +507

    I worked at Jigokudani monkey park for 3 months researching their behaviour, and studied macaques in Japan for a year.
    I made some friends with guides at the park and others, and apparently monkeys had been spotted in completely different areas of Nagano bathing in peoples private hot springs, super far from the park. No one had them tagged so they weren't sure whether they were monkeys from the park or just random monkeys that had discovered the behaviour on their own, but nonetheless interesting.
    Japanese macaques do have a lot of interesting cultural behaviours; bathing, food washing, stone handling.
    Also, if you get the chance to go study in Japan for whatever reason, don't hesitate, it's amazing

    • @DamnAwesome
      @DamnAwesome 2 года назад +16

      Damn, that sounds like you had an awesome time!

    • @joshuagraham9770
      @joshuagraham9770 2 года назад +3

      Nice pfp, Live

    • @flyingcucumber
      @flyingcucumber 2 года назад +2

      Is the evolution of the homosapien all over again!

    • @PlayerHeader
      @PlayerHeader 2 года назад

      AWESOME!!! did you study with erasmus or something like that??

    • @joatanpereira4272
      @joatanpereira4272 2 года назад +1

      @@joshuagraham9770 good taste

  • @RageElixir
    @RageElixir 2 года назад +600

    The Doai Station is a backroom level lol

    • @laserbeacon6715
      @laserbeacon6715 2 года назад +28

      I was gonna say it's Mementos

    • @weekachu499
      @weekachu499 2 года назад +7

      I thought it was a hunter x hunter reference

    • @giftmakumbibiye1486
      @giftmakumbibiye1486 2 года назад

      ruclips.net/video/MmxQR1qr6r4/видео.html

    • @FireLight_Zero
      @FireLight_Zero Год назад

      Backup Batcave when Bruce Wayne is in town.

    • @petulantpeterturbo
      @petulantpeterturbo Год назад +1

      Completely empty, aside from two hostile entities resembling screaming British blokes.

  • @Nolan-Arseanult
    @Nolan-Arseanult 2 года назад +309

    As a Canadian it’s insane how little clothes there wearing in winter I’ve gone out in -40 Celsius with only 5cm of snow

    • @LLH961
      @LLH961 2 года назад +5

      Same bra! Much love from Alberta❤

    • @soundtravels4348
      @soundtravels4348 Год назад +36

      That's what I was thinking, Connor keeps saying he's cold, and I'm like, "Bruh! You're wearing a long sleeve top with a bomber jacket!" Where is their actual winter clothing?
      It doesn't get near as cold where I'm from, and I wear way more in winter 🤣

    • @spartin1173
      @spartin1173 Год назад +11

      Well its not actually that cold there for them its just the conditions make snowfall more common so they’d probably be fine with a slightly thicker jacket

    • @camdynclarke
      @camdynclarke Год назад +3

      @@spartin1173 Yeah this is exactly it. Not that cold in most of japan, but that upper half is just ridiculously snowy.

    • @MUSHIN_888
      @MUSHIN_888 Год назад

      I remember in Hokkaido in winter I saw girls walking around in dresses while and my friend were fully covered in snow gear. They’re stronger than us

  • @bonafide11
    @bonafide11 2 года назад +2289

    I’m sorry this was demonetized. Hope this gets resolved soon. The monkey park is one of the best Wacky Weekend segments ever!

    • @RedPandaMafia
      @RedPandaMafia 2 года назад +29

      Wait what why was it demonetized?!?

    • @Firehot4321
      @Firehot4321 2 года назад +143

      @@RedPandaMafia Apparently because Connor showed too much skin in the thumbnail and the use of the word c*nt

    • @dinozero2
      @dinozero2 2 года назад +115

      @@Firehot4321 It's kinda funny when sometimes you see a movies trailer able to used a cursed word but a youtuber can't.

    • @freneticness6927
      @freneticness6927 2 года назад +46

      Theres worse youtube videos about the woods in japan.

    • @RedPandaMafia
      @RedPandaMafia 2 года назад +28

      @@freneticness6927 oh god we don’t talk about that one, that was just disrespectful

  • @telanos2492
    @telanos2492 2 года назад +488

    Takeaway points: I want Chris to organise my Japan holiday activities, and the Japanese Government should probably be paying Chris and Connor a tourism advertising fee.

    • @grylegamer2489
      @grylegamer2489 2 года назад +14

      I would absolutely pay Chris to create an itinerary for me. He's doing for Japan what Rick Steves did for European travel.

  • @_marou_
    @_marou_ 2 года назад +287

    Connor: *flailing in the background because of snow in his eye*
    Chris: *eating yakitori* hmm, this is good
    Had me snickering for 2 whole minutes

    • @ItzzWarfare
      @ItzzWarfare 2 года назад +1

      Its even better since he talked about how Chris only cares about yakitori

  • @7thHourFilms
    @7thHourFilms Год назад +5

    This is kinda the quintessential Abroad in Japan video for me. Wacky start at Doai Station, beautiful ryokan, goofy sake vending machines, majestic snow monkeys and a nice epilogue getting food in the snow before dinner and a bath. All of this amazing content with two great hosts!

  • @YouTube
    @YouTube 2 года назад +573

    omg they are INCREDIBLE 🥺

    • @Dark-vg9nw
      @Dark-vg9nw 2 года назад +30

      Yoo it’s RUclips!

    • @madel342
      @madel342 2 года назад +57

      I've never seen RUclips comment

    • @サムエル-x5h
      @サムエル-x5h 2 года назад +4

      Man

    • @AbroadinJapan
      @AbroadinJapan  2 года назад +315

      I hope you’re referring to Connor and I and not the monkeys 😉

    • @NullGameDesign
      @NullGameDesign 2 года назад +7

      @@AbroadinJapan all good. You can visit the other two in the trash taste studio 😆🤫

  • @Andrea-uu7ju
    @Andrea-uu7ju 2 года назад +360

    Connor: "I'm a horse! I'm galloping!"
    A few seconds later: "I don't do exercise, my heart started asking what happened, and I need a little break."

    • @mura_saki
      @mura_saki 2 года назад +3

      Yes that is indeed what happened

    • @Choshako
      @Choshako 8 месяцев назад +1

      @@mura_saki They're making a joke, dingus, not summarizing the events of the video. Grow a sense of humor will ya?

  • @cameronjames3499
    @cameronjames3499 2 года назад +408

    Chris' journey to becoming Connor's own Ryotaro.

    • @zhivago9286
      @zhivago9286 2 года назад +18

      This statement...😂😂😂👍

    • @eureka211288
      @eureka211288 2 года назад +4

      Literally XD

    • @waltersumofan
      @waltersumofan 2 года назад +12

      he's had good training from Ryotaro

    • @AK-mf1bo
      @AK-mf1bo 2 года назад +2

      You either die a hero, or live long enough to see yourself become the villian

  • @MSadamgasm
    @MSadamgasm 2 года назад +64

    As a cosplayer, that train station sounds like an amazing photoshoot location but the climbing back up is gonna be a pain HAHA

    • @nagato.1007
      @nagato.1007 Год назад

      for me, as a musician, i would love the hear the echo when i play my music but im really scared of paranormal activities HAHAHA

  • @AbbyTheMusical
    @AbbyTheMusical 2 года назад +240

    “Why would they do that?”
    Connor sounded so sad and hurt by their design choice 😂

  • @NovaOtari
    @NovaOtari 2 года назад +134

    Chris: Enjoying his warm tsukune
    Connor: Suffering the wrath of the snow in the background

  • @ssora8678
    @ssora8678 2 года назад +625

    So nice from Chris, bringing his boyfriend to his hometowns, first British Town and now Monke Land

    • @richardschneider4775
      @richardschneider4775 2 года назад +9

      How is it being gay in Japan ?

    • @RCXDerp
      @RCXDerp 2 года назад +48

      @@richardschneider4775 A few love hotels wouldn't let them in

    • @MikeD8318
      @MikeD8318 2 года назад +9

      I'm sure that was a joke between friends as I've seen videos from Connor and Chris, they hear that being mentioned by Chris and both laugh

    • @MikeD8318
      @MikeD8318 2 года назад +20

      @@RCXDerp the hotels THOUGHT they might be gay, not that they are.

    • @clothar23
      @clothar23 2 года назад

      @@RCXDerp Despite the fact that is actually against Japanese federal law.
      I personally would have complained but at the same time I understand why not to bother. The Japanese police pretend real hard not to understand their own laws when foreigners are involved in the equation.

  • @raithos
    @raithos Год назад +9

    "There's something about watching monkeys in the bath just relaxing that's just calming, 10/10" -Conner explaining the success of Wacky Weekend

  • @SeikoNoBefi
    @SeikoNoBefi 2 года назад +270

    Seeing Connor this happy over monkeys gives me a lot of joy.
    Also, I like Chris videoshots with Connor in it. It just gives you a better image on how big the places are with someone in the shot

  • @victoryfraud1756
    @victoryfraud1756 2 года назад +58

    20:59 The commentary about seeing humanity in the monkeys combined with the footage of the monkeys making big scary faces and one biting the other was absolute gold.

    • @razormaw
      @razormaw 2 года назад +3

      Hey um do you have the sauce for your pfp :o looks pretty

  • @YellowProductions
    @YellowProductions 2 года назад +598

    Great wacky weekend Chris and Connor! I love the Jigokudani Snow Monkey park!

  • @ajmalbanoo
    @ajmalbanoo 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for the video Chris and the Monke Dude!

  • @theycallmejodamo
    @theycallmejodamo 2 года назад +717

    I love seeing how Connor essentially went from a fan/admirer of Chris to what I’m assuming is a close friend (assuming this of course for how much they openly mock each other like one does when they’re familiar).
    Not doing any shipping here. I just think it’s nice and wholesome watching genuine friends just enjoy hanging out.

    • @weefyeet6177
      @weefyeet6177 2 года назад +137

      "openly mock each other like one does when they're familiar"
      so they're british

    • @mangamama9881
      @mangamama9881 2 года назад +26

      The shipping thing is weird anyways mostly.
      I just enjoy their content and smile 😂

    • @theycallmejodamo
      @theycallmejodamo 2 года назад +10

      @@mangamama9881 Most definitely. But you know some folks are like that, so I felt the need to clarify 😂😂

    • @rabidporcupine0
      @rabidporcupine0 2 года назад +30

      Don't worry man, Chris called Connor his boyfriend on screen, so it's canon.

    • @theycallmejodamo
      @theycallmejodamo 2 года назад +7

      @@rabidporcupine0 As an obvious joke

  • @41tinman41
    @41tinman41 2 года назад +133

    Doai Station looks like a prime filming spot for something unsettling. Imagine being winded, sitting at the halfway point bench, only to see a creature crawling towards you with incredible speed.

    • @AstorReinhardt
      @AstorReinhardt 2 года назад +15

      Thanks I hate it.

    • @clothar23
      @clothar23 2 года назад +4

      Pretty sure there must be some good local legends about the place.

    • @mattenmen9218
      @mattenmen9218 2 года назад +5

      Looks like a zombie videogame location.

    • @carriepadgett2743
      @carriepadgett2743 2 года назад

      every japanese horror film came to mind in that lonely waiting room lol

    • @Kenicavus
      @Kenicavus 2 года назад +11

      Its so fitting there's Jujutsu Kaisen merch at the waiting room lol

  • @sebganske1992
    @sebganske1992 2 года назад +90

    It was good to see Connor finally being reunited with his kind.

  • @noahwhite7848
    @noahwhite7848 2 года назад +26

    Chris, I really want to express my gratitude to you for making such PREMIUM content my man. The editing, the photography, the pacing, it’s all so very underrated. You have really elevated your content to an amazing level. I enjoy these videos MASSIVELY, and I’m sure there are many little small details you put in that you think people don’t notice. But we do, and we appreciate them. Keep up the awesome work dude 😁👍

  • @Nynke_K
    @Nynke_K 2 года назад +176

    is it me or is this the best wacky weekend trip by far? looks awesome!

    • @potthethird
      @potthethird 2 года назад +16

      I didn’t feel the 29minutes at all

    • @WingZeroCustom001
      @WingZeroCustom001 2 года назад +15

      It felt more like a general abroad in Japan video with a guest. More focus on the actual interesting locations with top level production

  • @annettey4799
    @annettey4799 2 года назад +110

    23:27 had me dying with Conner. Except I was dying with laughter. The stark contrast of Conner anxiously wanting to get out of the cold next to Chris calmly eating his Yakitori savoring every bite is hilarious.

  • @jiajuxu2504
    @jiajuxu2504 2 года назад +315

    I am so happy that Chris is kind enough to visit Connors home town and friends.
    Also question How to the monkeys get out of the hot spring in the cold?

    • @dioxide9735
      @dioxide9735 2 года назад +23

      “Chris visiting connor’s hometown and friends” lmao
      But to answer your question, the monkeys have no problem getting in or out of the hot spring. In fact, they seem to enjoy being in the hot spring.

    • @jiajuxu2504
      @jiajuxu2504 2 года назад +16

      @@dioxide9735 thanks. Just though that they were gonna be cold once they leave the hot spring with wet fur.

    • @dioxide9735
      @dioxide9735 2 года назад +6

      @@jiajuxu2504 Happy to help. And also most of the monkeys like to stay near the hot spring even after getting out.

    • @curtyn9183
      @curtyn9183 2 года назад +23

      Actually the Ski resorts supply special bathrobes for the monkeys.

    • @RexZShadow
      @RexZShadow 2 года назад +8

      @@jiajuxu2504 their fur is properly rather water proofed and it's not completely soaked through. They also have thicker skin to help insulate as well.

  • @bellaloves2815
    @bellaloves2815 2 года назад +41

    As a Canadian, I laughed the whole time as Connor slid around in sneakers and seeing Brits trying to maneuver such a snowy place

    • @mellichan1
      @mellichan1 2 года назад +1

      As a Tyrolean, I feel you

  • @Panos_of_Rivia
    @Panos_of_Rivia 2 года назад +121

    Never gonna get used to how insane the production quality of Chris' videos is. Just amazing. And the scenery (and food) - god. Great video Chris.

    • @BigBoss_893
      @BigBoss_893 2 года назад +8

      I like how it has the production value of a documentary, but with personality

    • @xwingxrp5741
      @xwingxrp5741 2 года назад

      @@BigBoss_893 true

  • @damujklas
    @damujklas 2 года назад +54

    Really love how Chris cut from comedy to cinematography and sometimes with a slice of narrative. This is definitely *chef kiss

  • @LucidAPs
    @LucidAPs 2 года назад +129

    Damn Chris, the shots in this were breathtaking! The composition , the framing , the lighting, the editing was top notch!
    Conor was fine too.

    • @Flip_91FTW
      @Flip_91FTW 2 года назад +4

      I upgraded my monitor to 4K last year and watching Abroad In Japan on it is one of my favourite things because the quality of the shots are so good its like a window you could step through sometimes.

    • @orcaflotta7867
      @orcaflotta7867 2 года назад +1

      Yeah, Chris gonna be the next Kurosawa.

  • @Phatocatto
    @Phatocatto 2 года назад +58

    14:58
    Conner: I'm here with my friend to try some sake.
    Chris: 'Did this wanker just friendzone me?'

  • @no_one01-5
    @no_one01-5 2 года назад +217

    If you gaze into those eyes, you can almost see the glimpse of human levels of intelligence and consciousness.
    The monkeys look pretty smart as well.

    • @rmg480
      @rmg480 2 года назад +13

      They had us in the first half, not gonna lie

  • @sketcharmslong6289
    @sketcharmslong6289 2 года назад +165

    Since the Ken Watanabe doc, Dave in Japan has placed himself in the blue sunglasses in the snow bracket

  • @percyleojackson9497
    @percyleojackson9497 2 года назад +145

    15:01 Chris's expression when Connor called him "friend" 😂😂😂

    • @loganbritton6737
      @loganbritton6737 2 года назад +34

      TFW your boyfriend doesn't want to admit that you're dating

    • @Mayu-xyxy
      @Mayu-xyxy 2 года назад +23

      connor has commitment issues lmao

    • @percyleojackson9497
      @percyleojackson9497 2 года назад +3

      @@Mayu-xyxy True 😂😂😂

  • @foreigndaruma9825
    @foreigndaruma9825 2 года назад +6

    Scandinavians would've no problem fitting two people into that bath, but we appreciate your Britishness. Jokes aside, your editing skills and sensitivity to timing shots are second to none, really well done on the station part of the episode, making the most out of that depth of field and handling the light. Bit of a masterclass.

  • @Kiwi-in1ib
    @Kiwi-in1ib 2 года назад +89

    Connors pure joy at seeing the monkeys is really cute. I love these laidback vibes to your Wacky Weekend trips. Always one of the highlights of my month!

  • @HF_films
    @HF_films 2 года назад +35

    Honestly, the monkey footage looked so much like a David Attenborough documentary, props to Chris for such amazing cinematography. In fact the whole video felt like a netflix documentary. Amazing work chris!

  • @かくゆず
    @かくゆず 2 года назад +253

    Is it just me or Chris’s POV of Connor is very detailed and sweet 😭 really shows what a sweet and caring person Chris is. (Hope I’m not over reading this ahh) Also the production is ✨✨✨ thank u Chris for bring this to us!

    • @karldennisbasibasi1689
      @karldennisbasibasi1689 2 года назад +31

      I am noticing the same thing. Chris always take care in consideration on how to treat his Connor and I can feel it so much.

    • @bruhmoment3579
      @bruhmoment3579 2 года назад +17

      @@karldennisbasibasi1689 his Connor????????

    • @FlaschenJoe11
      @FlaschenJoe11 2 года назад +28

      @@bruhmoment3579 I mean....he feeds him, takes him for long walks....

    • @MelonHere20
      @MelonHere20 2 года назад +2

      @@FlaschenJoe11 *wheeze*

  • @theodavis4565
    @theodavis4565 Год назад +11

    I love coming back to watch your videos, they're always so cleanly shot with great transitions and drone footage *chef kiss* lovely work as always Chris

  • @thatssogus
    @thatssogus 2 года назад +273

    The “room of nothing” is probably for ski gear. Here in Italy most hotels in the alps have them.

    • @xXDESTINYMBXx
      @xXDESTINYMBXx 2 года назад +12

      I don't think they would approve of bringing your wet ski gear in your room. My guess would also be on suitcases

    • @Lauren-yn9ze
      @Lauren-yn9ze 2 года назад +1

      @@xXDESTINYMBXx Agreed, for cases. No way they'd let you bring wet ski gear and boots in the room, especially such a beautiful room with tatami

    • @thatssogus
      @thatssogus 2 года назад +3

      You guys will have to ask the hotel yourselves. It was just a suggestion based on what I’ve seen before, the space inside seemed too big just for suitcases…

  • @soundlyawake
    @soundlyawake 2 года назад +164

    I’m sorry but I’m gonna have to bellyflop into that thicc snow wall

  • @strikezrow
    @strikezrow 2 года назад +66

    I've never seen Connor so happy as when he was looking at monke. He has found his kind. He has found home.

  • @jacqueagawlik7897
    @jacqueagawlik7897 2 года назад +5

    What an incredible amount of snow! The monkeys are so cute! Thank you for taking us with you.

  • @angie-juno
    @angie-juno 2 года назад +95

    It’s really rare that a video can make me truly feel like I’m there - but your videos always do Chris. The quality of your editing, cinematography, music, narration and much more techniques that I probably don’t know about is just really beautiful. When you got to the monkeys, I felt like as if I was there, and I really want to go myself one day!

  • @lilisart
    @lilisart 2 года назад +315

    this video really doesn’t deserve to be demonitized, it really made my day watching every minute of it 🐒🐒🐒

    • @edinkirkland879
      @edinkirkland879 2 года назад

      same I can't stop watching their videos. especially this one.

  • @Jay_Wolfe
    @Jay_Wolfe 2 года назад +51

    It's always fun watching Chris get redder and redder with each passing sip of sake.

  • @datlam7836
    @datlam7836 Месяц назад +2

    Had to go back and rewatch this after the recent RV Trip #3 where you guys visited Kusatsu. It's crazy how different Kusatsu looks in the winter compared to the fall/summer. Man this was such a great video.

  • @sayantanmazumdar3
    @sayantanmazumdar3 2 года назад +36

    3 years ago, I couldn't even think these two would make such an iconic duo.

  • @CoolerXavier
    @CoolerXavier 2 года назад +66

    Absolutely bunk that RUclips would make the decision to demonitize this video. Thank you for all of your effort in bringing us this excellent content Chris and friends! RUclips, get your act together you bunch of fools.

  • @bonafide11
    @bonafide11 2 года назад +37

    It’s adorable how excited Connor was about the monkeys lol

  • @fleacythesheepgirl
    @fleacythesheepgirl Год назад +5

    I love the idea of Connor casually trying to blend in with the other monkies.

  • @savejeff15
    @savejeff15 2 года назад +48

    Peak RUclips content. There Is nothing that can top the two best British Japan RUclipsr on a trip to the Japanese countryside

  • @SonaraRuna
    @SonaraRuna 2 года назад +738

    FYI, this video's demonetized for unknown reasons - please give Chris your support by giving this whole thing a watch!
    EDIT: The RUclips demon has reconsidered and re-monetized the video...but don't you just wanna watch some monkeys?

    • @tiatoshi9329
      @tiatoshi9329 2 года назад +16

      It got monetized 😀

    • @inspiteofshame
      @inspiteofshame 2 года назад +7

      Or head over to Patreon and enjoy lots of behind the scenes videos. You can cancel after one month if you need to, so it doesn't need to cost more than 2 dollars.

    • @susie2251
      @susie2251 2 года назад

      No ads on it for me still 😢

    • @Kage-jk4pj
      @Kage-jk4pj 2 года назад

      he re-edited it so now its monetised again.

    • @Oakshield263
      @Oakshield263 2 года назад

      @Dawid B Bot.

  • @Ms_Wolffish
    @Ms_Wolffish 2 года назад +44

    I love how Connor basically wears the exact same jumper in every Wacky Weekend video!

    • @norasyikinali6283
      @norasyikinali6283 2 года назад +6

      He wears the same shirts and jumpers on his streams too. Guy just doesn't have that many clothes I guess.

    • @Ms_Wolffish
      @Ms_Wolffish 2 года назад

      @@norasyikinali6283 Seems like Connor deserved "Laziest drip" more than Chris then!

  • @TheNextDr
    @TheNextDr 2 года назад +16

    I love your style of storytelling Chris! I've loved your channel ever since I found it. Please keep doing what you do!

  • @Pytipss
    @Pytipss 2 года назад +81

    Love the part when he says "We see ourselves in them. It's a beautiful sight" as you see a monkey biting the shit out of another monkey

    • @XSemperIdem5
      @XSemperIdem5 2 года назад +5

      At some point in elementary school, we all had that one kid in class 😂
      Except the one in my kindergarten class went for ears with scissors 😳

  • @levcynical2861
    @levcynical2861 2 года назад +73

    Chris commentary : "We can see human behavior in these monkeys, truly beautiful"
    Connor commentary : "As you can see this inn has beds"
    bruh😂

  • @DuPz0r
    @DuPz0r 2 года назад +51

    The filming locations, the narration and the cinematography is beautiful on this, Chris. 10/10, pretty good! 🐒

  • @skatastik101
    @skatastik101 2 года назад +6

    This series is so damn good! You guys have such great chemistry, we can really feel that you guys are good friends! Keep up the great work guys!

  • @lazybunny3155
    @lazybunny3155 2 года назад +168

    Chris looked heart broken when Connor referred to him as his “friend” 🥺💔 friend zone forever

    • @urbanprojectz
      @urbanprojectz 2 года назад +4

      He got revenge in the Saki bit.

    • @gyneve
      @gyneve 2 года назад +11

      Well they are British, so that's likely sarcasm. Or it's genuine, which is likely unforgivable.

    • @a.jordan9288
      @a.jordan9288 2 года назад +9

      Connor is a tsundere as always.

    • @deoxxys
      @deoxxys 2 года назад +6

      More like Chris's heart knows no friendship and hes like "huh I have a friend"?

  • @BetterCallThall
    @BetterCallThall 2 года назад +18

    You were so much happier and friendlier in this video and I *LOVED* it. I never thought I'd hear a smile in you voice without you roasting somebody but it turned out to be super wholesome.
    More happy, nice Chris please 🥺
    Edit: just propose to him already 🖤

  • @artawhirler
    @artawhirler 2 года назад +70

    While you two were floundering around in bottomless snowdrifts, Sharla and her friend were visiting Nara, where the sakura were in full bloom and they didn't even need coats.

  • @JezaLoki
    @JezaLoki 2 года назад +6

    The shot at 16:08 is gorgeous. I wish you stayed on it a little longer.

  • @Patterrz
    @Patterrz 2 года назад +241

    Cream Cheese Sake is something that would be awful even if executed perfectly

    • @clothar23
      @clothar23 2 года назад +9

      On its own cream cheese is meh at best. Using it as a flavoring in sake ( which is already an acquired taste all on its own ) isn't going to improve things.

    • @Harril8265
      @Harril8265 2 года назад +1

      @@clothar23 On its own, depends entirely on the quality of the cream cheese

  • @SoundlessAir
    @SoundlessAir 2 года назад +71

    These wacky weekends are getting better and better every episode

  • @FyreTeGo
    @FyreTeGo 2 года назад +9

    Connor looks really peaceful sitting and watching the monkeys, love that particular shot you took Chris. Keep it up!

  • @kiatsumi7355
    @kiatsumi7355 2 года назад +25

    I've never been so close to crying just from watching a trip video. Lived in mountains since being born, but this is just breathtaking. I love every aspect of it, the station, restaurant, hot springs, sake. I can guarantee You, this video made me decide on visiting Japan one day. Thank You very much, the work done here is awesome!

  • @Redagon
    @Redagon 2 года назад +34

    i jsut love these 2 together, they make such a wholesome team. always glad to see both of em having fun exploring and shit. keep it up chris!

  • @vanessaarmand2208
    @vanessaarmand2208 2 года назад +94

    Chris, my former Tokyo International University colleagues and I have a story about that terrifying train station. We all took a hike up Tanigawa and almost died. We should have known this would be the result when our trip started at that Station from Hell which was even creepier in 2018 when we were there. There were no kawaii items in the station, just dread. And oh btw there's a monument to all those who have died on Tanigawa not far from that train station. 😰

    • @The_Custos
      @The_Custos 2 года назад

      Going to do a video on it?

  • @sreka9460
    @sreka9460 2 года назад +8

    23:28 is such a chaotic clippable moment. it'd look amazing out of context.

  • @bensantos3882
    @bensantos3882 2 года назад +14

    Love the monkeys, which is the best part seeing Connor react to them!

  • @kevinp8882
    @kevinp8882 2 года назад +42

    “Apples, is there anything they can’t do”
    We felt that Chris

  • @king-man5641
    @king-man5641 2 года назад +52

    I actually did a presentation for my Japanese class a few days ago about JP's train culutre, and touched on Doai station. It's really cool to see Chris and Connor visit there

  • @benamp00
    @benamp00 2 года назад +7

    15:03 'friend?' Chris' reaction reveals they're secret lovers, I knew it

  • @k3yman986
    @k3yman986 2 года назад +5

    the camera work on this one is exceptional, great work Chris!

  • @WoodieWoodsta
    @WoodieWoodsta 2 года назад +32

    I love how wacky weekend has turned into Chris and Connor just go on a bender 😂

  • @Momo-le2rc
    @Momo-le2rc 2 года назад +5

    10:32 so much swag in connors walk.. i LOVE ITTTT

  • @Bean86
    @Bean86 2 года назад +36

    Had to turn my AC extra cold to have that bit of extra immersion. I definitely have to recreate that trip once the borders reopen (minus the train station workout). Thanks for another brilliant video Chris - keep up the good work and don't stop enjoying what you do.

  • @waterwitch8902
    @waterwitch8902 Год назад +5

    Chris, I just wanted to thank you so much for your videos. I live in America and am not in good health to be able to travel. I have always found Japan to be a kind of connection to me. Ýou have given me a wonderful trip around the country with all your videos. So thank you so much and please stay healthy, happy and safe always. Blessed be

  • @floshafer
    @floshafer 2 года назад +79

    Could not have clicked any quicker, your videos are literally my happy place 💖

  • @bojxit52
    @bojxit52 2 года назад +7

    4:30 wow, didnt expect connor and chris of all people to attempt the Hunter exam

  • @spyscy
    @spyscy 2 года назад +35

    Chris I’ve been following for years and years, and you introduced me to Connor with wacky weekend when you two first started, I’ve been binging Connor’s stuff for a few months now, and I’m just in love with this whole series now that I “know” both of you separately! Seems everyone else agreed this is the best series, hope you both keep doing this for a while longer!!