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  • Опубликовано: 12 окт 2018
  • Sake Vending Machines are the ultimate reward for Day Three of our journey, as I face my toughest challenge yet.
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  • @AbroadinJapan
    @AbroadinJapan  5 лет назад +1790

    Thanks to you guys for being a part of the journey so far! If you know a secret tip to staying awake without caffeine, now is the time to share your wisdom :)
    If you want to find out where we've been and where we're heading (literally), you can poke around and explore our itinerary here: tokyocreative.com

  • @wonderofu2695
    @wonderofu2695 5 лет назад +2105

    Its amazing how you are keeping the production quality of these vids so high even though you are uploading every day.

    • @AbroadinJapan
      @AbroadinJapan  5 лет назад +291

      The secret is to edit until 5am every day then start cycling at 10am ;)

    • @megafro6999
      @megafro6999 5 лет назад +9

      So you dont sleep?

    • @Dunkingsonn
      @Dunkingsonn 5 лет назад +25

      Having a somewhat competent crew must also help a bit I assume.

    • @Unboundmakesvideos
      @Unboundmakesvideos 5 лет назад +4

      Sorry to burst the bubble however I wish it was true :'), my guess is the cycle is 1 day behind so the video of the previous day is edited on the day the next one is recorded. Correct me if I'm wrong.

    • @ezy2511
      @ezy2511 5 лет назад

      Sounds very relaxing xd

  • @Walzounet
    @Walzounet 5 лет назад +846

    During the tea party, they first eat with the foreigner, then they eat the foreigner.

  • @Art3mis1990
    @Art3mis1990 5 лет назад +2547

    An innocent looking woman waiting for solo travellers in the middle of nowhere and inviting them to a tea party... There's a horror story waiting to be written there! But I love seeing such random acts of kindness from (Japanese) people in your videos, I hope you get to capture more such moments!

    • @artski09
      @artski09 5 лет назад +47

      so Alice in wonderland tea party backwards

    • @fr0z3nll0v3
      @fr0z3nll0v3 5 лет назад +165

      I misread this lol. I thought you wrote, 'I hope you get captured

    • @Art3mis1990
      @Art3mis1990 5 лет назад +93

      hahaha that's hilarious! And to think it could actually have happened to him, on a patreon stream he admitted she was far creepier than he showed in the video!!

    • @KOWAL19898
      @KOWAL19898 5 лет назад +48

      Spoiler: "Tea parties" = orgies

    • @VanisherXP
      @VanisherXP 5 лет назад +60

      @@KOWAL19898 I tought the same, he was probably getting invited to a middle aged ladies orgy or something, actually damn hilarious.

  • @buranku9459
    @buranku9459 4 года назад +3275

    Japan: If someone gives you food out of nowhere, that is a sign of kindness
    Every other country: The food is poisoned

    • @nationofficials1168
      @nationofficials1168 4 года назад +31

      Colb MLG *DANGER STRANGER

    • @potatoeskimos
      @potatoeskimos 4 года назад +54

      Nah, Malaysian are pretty nice too. I received a lot of food from strangers here and it's fine.

    • @ce461
      @ce461 4 года назад +83

      A lot of countries used to be like this before you know population got more dense and crime would go up.

    • @tommydoez
      @tommydoez 4 года назад +134

      ngl, when the lady invited him to a tea party, showed him pictures of other foreigners that she somehow wrangled to attend her tea party and offered him soy cream biscuits, I had flashbacks to reading "The Landlady" by Roald Dahl and dread started to creep up on me. Glad he's fine but if i were him i would've drop the food into a fire.
      edit: a comment down below says she's probably part of a Korean cult using foreigner's pictures to promote their cult as a "international religion" to draw in other Koreans. Which makes sense.

    • @tommydoez
      @tommydoez 4 года назад +7

      @@potatoeskimos You get free food? Dang I must be going to the wrong places then.

  • @sethusk
    @sethusk 5 лет назад +762

    What did we do to deserve daily Abroad in Japan videos? God bless you Chris. These are so darn entertaining.

  • @MyLifeJapanTV
    @MyLifeJapanTV 5 лет назад +1114

    Easily the best series on RUclips right now.

    • @hexenfree
      @hexenfree 5 лет назад +11

      100% I cant think of one better than this currently.

    • @JohnnyLawrence293
      @JohnnyLawrence293 5 лет назад +1

      hiding in my room

    • @Mtbdrum
      @Mtbdrum 5 лет назад +3

      Hiding in my room? That is like shitty cheap B-anime about a complete loser who married way too early while being cucked by an Aussie.

    • @Valosken
      @Valosken 5 лет назад

      Channel*

    • @FunkyBukkyo
      @FunkyBukkyo 5 лет назад +1

      Wake up each morning to a new episode

  • @shicalista
    @shicalista 4 года назад +841

    I’ve been in my house for like 2 months because of corona and I’m just re watching all of your videos! Love your channel Chris! 🙌🏻

    • @inevitable-armageddon
      @inevitable-armageddon 4 года назад +12

      Ya same, can't wait for it to be over so I can take that trip to Japan, I have always wanted to take.

    • @mddanial7889
      @mddanial7889 4 года назад +1

      me too

    • @handlesarefeckinstupid
      @handlesarefeckinstupid 4 года назад +3

      Still going on, sort of. Hope you guys are well.

    • @stjohnhawaii
      @stjohnhawaii 4 года назад +6

      Same here. I watch them every day and it gives me life 😂

    • @adriatic.vineyards
      @adriatic.vineyards 3 года назад +1

      @@inevitable-armageddon Do it!

  • @sunaxes
    @sunaxes 5 лет назад +647

    Be careful of random strangers inviting you to a "party", this is actually pretty well-known way of getting people into sects in Japan. I am not even kidding and it is more frequent than you can imagine.

    • @Amorkoko1218
      @Amorkoko1218 4 года назад +54

      I agree, but have to know the elderly in countryside is likely to be very friendly and helpful to visitors, but he/she rarely offer invitation.

    • @Chino-Kafu
      @Chino-Kafu 4 года назад +6

      Sects?...

    • @succiboi4045
      @succiboi4045 4 года назад +73

      @@Chino-Kafu Religious sects a.k.a cults

    • @farhanabdurrahman2546
      @farhanabdurrahman2546 3 года назад +15

      @Allen S it does happen, but I doubt they are ballsy enough to actually invite foreigner in

    • @OneSaltyBruh
      @OneSaltyBruh 3 года назад +6

      @Allen S denial is a stage of depression.

  • @Ryanin2D
    @Ryanin2D 5 лет назад +596

    Chris avoided being killed by a kind old lady

  • @JacobafJelling
    @JacobafJelling 5 лет назад +667

    British guy doing unrealistic challenge starter pack
    No prep, 50km a day, heavy, silicone bike seat, eats junk, drinks alcohol ❤️

    • @makeshifthouse
      @makeshifthouse 5 лет назад +38

      jacob kanal and a MOUNTAIN BIKE

    • @alan8087
      @alan8087 5 лет назад +48

      While doing uncomfortable social challenges!

    • @grubbybum3614
      @grubbybum3614 5 лет назад +32

      And 15 shots of Sake?!? Dude drinks heavy af.

    • @KaisaKylakoski
      @KaisaKylakoski 5 лет назад +18

      Earlier: up an icy mountain in regular shoes and no food if I remember correctly

    • @GlowingOrangeOoze
      @GlowingOrangeOoze 5 лет назад +7

      poor guy's body might not even be able to turn this all abuse into better fitness...

  • @getampedmiku12
    @getampedmiku12 5 лет назад +399

    Local Man : "jaurni akorosu jafan"
    Gaijin Yuchuba : "YES!"
    *CHALLENGE FAILED*
    my favorite part

    • @andythompson2009
      @andythompson2009 4 года назад

      Gaikokujin, Shirley? He's not that offensive 😉

    • @CarpetHater
      @CarpetHater 4 года назад +1

      Same, i was confused as hell, he got a person to say it, but immideatally it said ''Failed''

    • @tamatama5181
      @tamatama5181 4 года назад +15

      @@andythompson2009 I feel like the term "gaijin" in Japanese is kinda similar to the word "Black" in English. In most cases, those words are genuinely used as shortened phrases to describe people, but because of few idiotic racists using them as discriminative terms some people take it as an offense.
      The guy on the video said gaijin to Chris indeed but he of course had no intension of discriminating a friendly foreigner! It just wasn't the best choice of the word.

    • @toouniquetobe
      @toouniquetobe 4 года назад +1

      Local man hadn’t yet had enough vending machine sake, he looked slightly intimidated by a “hentai???” foreigner 😬 Tip: if you want to talk to strangers, don’t tell them you’re strange- they’ll believe you, at least in Japan. 😀

    • @annajasiejko2233
      @annajasiejko2233 2 года назад +1

      @@toouniquetobe hen or hentai? there is a difference...

  • @makotokaidou
    @makotokaidou 3 года назад +47

    Oh God, when he talked with strangers, it got me second hand embarrassment

  • @UniversalChill
    @UniversalChill 5 лет назад +1435

    This daily content is spoiling me, I didn't know I value you is so much

  • @GlobeTrotterAlpha
    @GlobeTrotterAlpha 5 лет назад +317

    Awesome series so far! You are spoiling us with these daily videos. Much appreciated. But, as much as I enjoy it, get some rest! Riding hard during the day and editing at night will burn you out fast.

    • @TanvirAhmed-xr8il
      @TanvirAhmed-xr8il 5 лет назад +11

      what is those guys job if he is editing and filming?

  • @chrispersad8388
    @chrispersad8388 3 года назад +17

    “This guy looks kinda friendly.” Snares at camera like an English vampire from a cheap horror flick. Btw chris you won that challenge simply for getting what seems like a very introverted japanese person to say it while drunk. Epic Genius

  • @chaplainamin9888
    @chaplainamin9888 5 лет назад +32

    this series is the best thing you've done in this channel

  • @Chidsuey
    @Chidsuey 5 лет назад +51

    You can still sign up for a sponsorship with GoPro. They have a site dedicated to it. You're doing fantastic work. Go out and get what you're worth. You deserve it.

  • @fauxbugnl9968
    @fauxbugnl9968 5 лет назад +126

    The secret to stay awake at the late hours is anxiety. Got it from a friend.

    • @ando1135
      @ando1135 5 лет назад +4

      you can say that again. anxiety from a friend will keep you up all night.

    • @uhtredofbebbanburg5748
      @uhtredofbebbanburg5748 5 лет назад

      i also got it from a fiend, nice

  • @anactualtemplarknight3246
    @anactualtemplarknight3246 5 лет назад +160

    They had difficulties saying "Journey across Japan", this only confirms you should have called this "Let's bycicle"

    • @ThomasinaJefferson-ke7xs
      @ThomasinaJefferson-ke7xs 4 года назад +4

      Dead Taco you can’t even spell it, though 😂😂😂🤦‍♀️ ... “bycicle” ... autocorrect won’t even let me type that!! How’d you manage to swing that?!

  • @TomyAllen
    @TomyAllen 5 лет назад +20

    I'm happy to see you are reading the comments buts don't think to hard on the people judging you...this is your challenge. It's personal and while you are graciously sharing it with us the decisions you make are your own.
    I look forward to seeing more of this adventure and wish you safe travels!

  • @princelorian
    @princelorian 5 лет назад +43

    *finally we get to hear chris speak Japanese. Awesome challenge* damn sad it was short

    • @dougmoore6612
      @dougmoore6612 5 лет назад +6

      I hope they select the challenge I submitted. Chris would be speaking a lot of Japanese!

  • @dbg0206091
    @dbg0206091 5 лет назад +233

    *ORANGE HELMET WILL HELP YOUR NECK AND SHOULDERS BY CONTROLLING AIR FLOW OVER YOUR HEAD BETTER, AND THE VISOR WILL PROTECT YOUR FACE AND EYEBALLS FROM THE SUN, BETTER THAN JUST SUNSCREEN AND GLASSES* Comfort vs. vanity, your choice. Much Love Chris! Just trying to help.

    • @dragonwolf2370
      @dragonwolf2370 5 лет назад +19

      I think orange helmet is better looking and safer.. Chris has bad taste

    • @Risu-sama
      @Risu-sama 5 лет назад +11

      Yeah, he should've trusted Risottoro's judgement.

    • @buzzlebaby
      @buzzlebaby 5 лет назад +1

      WHY ARE YOU YELLING?!

  • @jennydale8680
    @jennydale8680 2 года назад +7

    Re-watching this series in autumn 2021, still love it ☺

  • @kg376
    @kg376 5 лет назад +103

    Lmfao "the staff wasn't too happy when I was harassing the customers" 😂😂😂

  • @BeerdyBruceLeeCentral
    @BeerdyBruceLeeCentral 5 лет назад +514

    Imagine having vending machines like that in England. They wound't last a week.

    • @Bashir000
      @Bashir000 5 лет назад +6

      homogenous doesnt mean safe

    • @kungfuman82
      @kungfuman82 5 лет назад +36

      Bashir It can mean "safer" since you want throw your sociopolitical bullshit at us.

    • @More_Row
      @More_Row 5 лет назад +36

      Uh yes it does Bashir. As long as you aren't in Africa or the middle east that is.

    • @Bashir000
      @Bashir000 5 лет назад +1

      so basically you agree with me

    • @Ole_Rasmussen
      @Ole_Rasmussen 5 лет назад +23

      Nobody said anything about homogeny, the sheer fact is England is far less safe than Japan.

  • @robertthompson90
    @robertthompson90 5 лет назад +69

    This is a fantastic series so far. I enjoy hearing you speak more Japanese as it's something we don't often get to see.

  • @andreadcunha308
    @andreadcunha308 5 лет назад +60

    These videos should be numbered so people can follow them better later. Gl!

  • @happydolphin1432
    @happydolphin1432 5 лет назад +12

    Don't worry Chris, most of us who have feelings can feel the physical pain from awkwardness of that situation, talking to 3 strangers is already hard, but having them say "Journey across Japan" is a whole new universe.

    • @happydolphin1432
      @happydolphin1432 5 лет назад

      Also who needs staff that edits for you, when you can drink 2 coffe red bulls and sleep for like 2 hours so you can ride a bike for another few dozens of kilometers.

  • @avnyborg2
    @avnyborg2 5 лет назад +112

    What a kind lady!

    • @matheusjezini
      @matheusjezini 5 лет назад +29

      StarChomp The plot twist I was thinking about is much darker. She actually invites foreigners to her house and serves human flesh to you, then she kills you and you’re the flesh served to the next unlucky foreigner

    • @Sever0n
      @Sever0n 5 лет назад +5

      Until you wake up next day withone less kidney.

    • @experionu869
      @experionu869 5 лет назад +1

      like the landlady but with xenophobia

    • @matheusjezini
      @matheusjezini 5 лет назад +2

      Sour Puss Random tea parties for random foreigners on the street sure seems very fishy. Either she loves foreigners or our theories might be right

    • @ToriKo_
      @ToriKo_ 5 лет назад

      Tensai sounds like The Walking Dead The Game

  • @redoctober6521
    @redoctober6521 5 лет назад +74

    Tip for staying up late summed up in two words: Dark chocolate covered espresso beans
    /okay, maybe a few more than two
    //I stopped in Niigata back in May just to hit the Sake vending machines
    ///and if you fail a daily challenge you should have to wear the orange helmet the next day...😈

    • @dragonwolf2370
      @dragonwolf2370 5 лет назад +1

      Best idea!

    • @grubbybum3614
      @grubbybum3614 5 лет назад

      I'll add to this: drink sake 'after' you finish work, as a reward. Carrot on the stick, guys.

    • @brodyatto9535
      @brodyatto9535 5 лет назад

      I like that idea. It keeps the motivation going.

  • @PooblesLeStrange
    @PooblesLeStrange 5 лет назад +4

    Hey Chris you've inspired me once again, after I've moved to Japan after I complete my schooling and truly start my channel here on RUclips, I will attempt this same challenge of crossing Japan on a bike. I hope to be as successful in my future endeavors as you have been and I'd just like you to know you have been and continue to be a massive inspiration to me. Thank you!

  • @koroshiya_1
    @koroshiya_1 5 лет назад +7

    Chris, I'm binge-watching your amazingly high-quality content right now. Superb. Keep smashing it!!!

  • @MatrixPlays
    @MatrixPlays 5 лет назад +193

    Been an absolute huge fan of Chris and the Abroad in Japan channel for ages now. Your level of commitment is incredible, thank you for keeping us entertained.

  • @Pithecius
    @Pithecius 5 лет назад +44

    Failed challenge = pumpkin helmet the next trip
    Should get you motivated to complete the challenges!

  • @animeleek
    @animeleek 4 года назад +43

    just to remmind people ... Chris broad edited this drunk XD

  • @derrick.t4031
    @derrick.t4031 4 года назад +13

    I like how the scary ones are always " oh God, I have to talk to people?!" Like, what a mood.

  • @letsgoonanadventure3957
    @letsgoonanadventure3957 5 лет назад +7

    I’m just saying that lady inviting you to tea is the start of every anime where the adventurer goes missing and dies, you made a wise decision Chris.

  • @Xingmey
    @Xingmey 5 лет назад +66

    nothing will get you to wear that helmet?
    well i have an idea...
    if you fail 3 or 4 challenges you have to wear that helmet as a punishment!
    so you will be motivated enough to try your best to get these challenges working :)

    • @Yahriel
      @Yahriel 5 лет назад

      The Pumpkin Helmet of Punishment and Shame!

  • @Max.............
    @Max............. 5 лет назад +4

    You are doing awesome Chris! I'm always looking forward to your daily updates in the evening!
    These two months are going to be tough but keep at it!

  • @bradcureton6101
    @bradcureton6101 5 лет назад +6

    You're becoming my favorite RUclipsr Chris. Much love and stay at it! I need to visit Japan, looks amazing!

  • @CanuckJim
    @CanuckJim 5 лет назад +243

    What is your team doing while you're up all night editing? Since they're sitting in the car all day, I should think they would be editing yesterday's footage for you.

    • @TheSocketshock
      @TheSocketshock 5 лет назад +48

      If you want something done right you do it yourself. Plus it was a major part of the challenge for him

    • @azdgariarada
      @azdgariarada 5 лет назад +39

      Yeah, something tells me Chris is a control freak and has to edit his videos himself because only he can do them exactly the way he wants. Not that there's anything necessarily wrong with that. Perhaps some day he'll learn to delegate though.

    • @gargontar
      @gargontar 5 лет назад +29

      They're probably cleaning the footage and rendering after Chris does an initial pass on what footage has been cleaned/taken.

    • @TheSocketshock
      @TheSocketshock 5 лет назад +13

      @@azdgariarada I feel like the format and feel of the video would change as it wouldnt have chirs' influence if hes asleep. and i feel like he wouldnt be abke to sleep as someone else is working with his footage. Plus he can pump the video out alot faster has he knows his general format and can more quickly build from his past video editing experience than his team.

    • @TheSocketshock
      @TheSocketshock 5 лет назад +5

      Sorry about the trash spelling. Ape thumbs and android do not mix.

  • @ryota_kun_desu
    @ryota_kun_desu 5 лет назад +111

    Yo Chris. I think you need to get another person with you that can edit the videos for you so you can rest instead of being dependent on coffee. You can save time too since that person will most likely be with your team and can work on a video while you are cycling. We wouldn't mind a one day delay for your videos as long as you keep healthy. o/

    • @stevenn1940
      @stevenn1940 5 лет назад +22

      Your health is the most important thing. I would also suggest taking more days off between the legs of the journey, especially if you feel like you really need them. We wouldn't be upset if you took 3-4 (or more if you really need it) days between legs.

    • @ryota_kun_desu
      @ryota_kun_desu 5 лет назад

      Jeez calm down. Then a two day delay maybe. Hahha

  • @JapanbyFood
    @JapanbyFood 5 лет назад

    Thanks for giving such a good reason to visit our of Tokyo. One of the best serie on RUclips so far !

  • @JakeLucic93
    @JakeLucic93 4 года назад +6

    Man, that intro music is so good. Love it! Production quality = through the roof 🤩

  • @ToriKo_
    @ToriKo_ 5 лет назад +326

    I love the videos but I'm a bit concerned about you cycling all day and then staying up throughout the night editing, stay healthy Chris!

    • @hugojonsson1013
      @hugojonsson1013 5 лет назад +3

      I agree, your own health goes first Chris not the videos!

    • @ethanpet113
      @ethanpet113 5 лет назад +5

      He's collaborating with Tokyo Creative, so they're probably picking up lots of the editing just using his assets.

    • @daanw3475
      @daanw3475 5 лет назад +4

      50km a day. Cycling at normal pace is around 17km/h so it's just 3 hours max.

    • @urouroniwa
      @urouroniwa 5 лет назад

      Yeah, he seems to be going quite slowly (showing up at his destination around 5), but I suspect that after 2 weeks or so, he'll find the cycling a breeze. It really doesn't take long to build up your strength -- especially when you are young.

    • @daanw3475
      @daanw3475 5 лет назад

      Might be because Im Dutch (we use bikes for everything) but, when I younger my school used to be a 15km bikeride. So that's 30km a day, just to get to school and back home

  • @takeatrip6751
    @takeatrip6751 5 лет назад +307

    How to stay awake at night: North Korean missile warnings

  • @tetesview4572
    @tetesview4572 4 года назад +5

    The series is perfect for these quarantine times, feels like I'm traveling

  • @michaelwatson113
    @michaelwatson113 5 лет назад +3

    As with any good trip, you've taken the very scenic route, caught up with old friends, and interacted with locals. Thanks.

  • @nebeskisrb7765
    @nebeskisrb7765 5 лет назад +462

    "Drunk Japanese salarymen would do anything" hahahaha

    • @skylandersgiants5504
      @skylandersgiants5504 5 лет назад +3

      Cookie Cutter ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

    • @tempesttube
      @tempesttube 4 года назад +4

      Honestly, I figured he'd get a group of drunk buddies and get his three people in one shot.

  • @FindecanorNotGmail
    @FindecanorNotGmail 5 лет назад +26

    So true about trusting Google Maps.
    "Death by GPS" is a term paramedics use ...

  • @Asquaredbastards
    @Asquaredbastards 5 лет назад +1

    Chris, your videos are always so amazing but this series takes the cake! You are doing amazing work, thank you!

  • @MissSkittles89
    @MissSkittles89 3 года назад +2

    I've already wanted to go to Japan since I was 14 (more than half my life at this point) but your channel just makes me want to go that much more. You're a delight to watch and Japan looks even more awesome than I thought! 😁🗾

  • @Spiderific
    @Spiderific 5 лет назад +74

    I love to travel and have always wanted to see Japan. I'm pretty ill now so that is not likely to happen in the near future or ever at this point, so this journey you are on is letting me live my dream vicariously through you. Thank you so much! I've always loved your videos, but this is really special to me. Can't wait to see the rest!

    • @ando1135
      @ando1135 5 лет назад +10

      hope you get better and get to visit japan! it really is a beautiful country! just got back and i already want to go back asap!

    • @Spiderific
      @Spiderific 5 лет назад +4

      @@ando1135 Thank you so much for your well wishes, I really appreciate it! That's so awesome that you've been to Japan and are wanting to go again.. it does look like such an incredibly beautiful country with so much interesting and fascinating culture.
      Hopefully I can do the same one day! :)

    • @janetteb4588
      @janetteb4588 5 лет назад +1

      I understand your struggle. I've wanted to go to Japan for years but my weakened immune system won't allow for international travel.

    • @AbstractWerks
      @AbstractWerks 5 лет назад

      crohns?

    • @Spiderific
      @Spiderific 5 лет назад +1

      @@AbstractWerks No, a blood infection I got during a prolonged hospital stay due to a surgery ended up weakening my immune system really bad so I'm constantly getting sick and feeling weak and usually just stuck in bed for most of the day, unfortunately.

  • @tangerine-tinted
    @tangerine-tinted 5 лет назад +1001

    You should have to wear the pumpkin helmet the day after you fail a challenge as punishment :p

  • @yumieke
    @yumieke 4 года назад

    A few years back we went from Brussels to Northern Spain by bike, 1700 km, around 100 km a day. The best, most relaxing holiday ever. I’ve been watching your videos the past few days. We are planning to go to Japan within the next couple of years (avoiding an Olympic year, so probably 2022). I am thinking of fitting in a biking holiday, for example between Kobe and Hiroshima (about a week). I have already starting looking up bike rental shops. I never would have thought of it without having watched your channel but am now getting pretty excited about it. What an inspiration you are!

  • @Julitrexx
    @Julitrexx 5 лет назад

    Great video once again! The lady giving you the biscuit was super sweet, what a fun extra element to your journey. Having seen the sake vending machines quite a few times now I definitely have to give them a go one day.

  • @sinheyele
    @sinheyele 5 лет назад +57

    Sleep whilst riding your bike, you'll be refreshed once you arrive to a new destination.

    • @MegaFat1
      @MegaFat1 5 лет назад +1

      *Wakes up* How did i end up at the North Pole!?

  • @northcode_
    @northcode_ 5 лет назад +100

    Abroad in Japan: "Japanese people are so shy",
    Also Abroad in Japan: *Natsuki flailing a plastic sword around screaming half-english song lyrics*
    Hmmm...........

    • @Fly0High
      @Fly0High 5 лет назад +15

      To be fair, Chris really did a number on Natsuki. He used to be like any other Japanese man before Chris' influence! ;)

    • @meepmorp99
      @meepmorp99 5 лет назад +16

      FlyHigh no, natsuki is simply an exception

    • @spazmagoog
      @spazmagoog 5 лет назад +6

      Natsuki is an outlier and should not be counted.

    • @flukypixels1147
      @flukypixels1147 5 лет назад

      Ginger infused water with lemon :)

    • @niktheotaku7982
      @niktheotaku7982 5 лет назад

      Yeah exactly

  • @reuben830
    @reuben830 5 лет назад +1

    1:59
    Love the tweet showing you make this clip. Absolutely hilarious.

  • @ermahgerd5354
    @ermahgerd5354 5 лет назад

    Love the way you edit your videos. Nearly choked on my coffee when you revealed that you had failed your challenge right after it started going better.

  • @disciplinefreedom3083
    @disciplinefreedom3083 5 лет назад +13

    No need for challenges, the videos are already awesome enough seeing these amazing places.

  • @alexalotl1716
    @alexalotl1716 5 лет назад +192

    i always find you can stay awake in the evening if you sleep during the day 🤔

  • @avanjou
    @avanjou 5 лет назад

    I'm loving this series! Keep up the good work!

  • @ellove65
    @ellove65 4 года назад

    I truly admire you for doing this 2000km journey and let alone, filming it for us to experience as well! I appreciate this whole playlist ALOT!!

  • @MrBloodstainz
    @MrBloodstainz 5 лет назад +50

    Stranger danger Chris! You almost got your organs sold on the black market

  • @Kevhoe
    @Kevhoe 5 лет назад +654

    That old woman stopping a random foreigner, in the middle of the countryside, and inviting him to a tea party... while sort of cute, is a bit creepy if I do say so myself.

    • @insidiosity
      @insidiosity 5 лет назад +112

      Nah in Japan it's just a really kind gesture. Ofc most other places it's pretty creepy

    • @NevG27
      @NevG27 5 лет назад +49

      I was thinking serial killer myself

    • @gwyn.
      @gwyn. 5 лет назад +116

      “Hello there young boi~ Wanna come to my house for some tea? I have cookies and candies too.”

    • @daimao7392
      @daimao7392 5 лет назад +10

      While that was happening I was thinking: Get out Chris! GET OUT!!!

    • @patrickbateman8195
      @patrickbateman8195 5 лет назад +2

      Kevo Kirby Watch a film called “Gozu”

  • @EveryTongue
    @EveryTongue 3 года назад

    Awesome series and channel! The biking does you good!

  • @mwana1114
    @mwana1114 5 лет назад

    I forgot how funny you were. I initially wasn't going to watch the series but I'm really enjoying it and playing catch up now.

  • @tgrobbo7457
    @tgrobbo7457 5 лет назад +4

    This is probably the best youtube series I have ever seen, and they're going to be the highlight of my day for two whole months!?!?!?!?!??! Simply magic

  • @you_mad
    @you_mad 5 лет назад +95

    chris sempai~ how about just drink real coffee without sugar? will help with weight loss and has a higher amount of mg of caffeine bro.

  • @JDMRightHandDrive
    @JDMRightHandDrive 3 года назад

    Chris your so funny I love the channel. I am just revisiting some of your old videos and you have been giving me a good laugh. Thanks!

  • @yupthatluna3834
    @yupthatluna3834 5 лет назад

    Chris, I love you! Your videos are just the best! Congratulations on making it this far in your journey. I am excited to watch the rest of your journey and hope that everything continues smoothly for you. The countryside you've shown in your videos is absolutely gorgeous, the more I watch your videos the more I can't wait to come to Japan. And getting to watch your channel daily has been an unexpected and very welcomed part to my month!! Keep up the great work.😁 If I could put a challenge in your journey my challenge would be to speak more Japanese during your videos, for a just a minute or two, your Japanese sounds great and it almost seems like you're self-conscious when speaking, it could just be me though after all I'm watching from a video but I think if you are self-conscious that you should know you're Japanese sounds great and you hold your own well from what I've seen and it's fun to see you speaking the native language!
    Good luck!

  • @jimjohns9051
    @jimjohns9051 5 лет назад +99

    Cycling Japan, most people watching this are living in jobs they hate in countries they don’t appreciate.
    You are lucky to be living this life.
    No matter how bad it gets, people in America, Britain, Ireland, Australia... are very... very... very jealous.
    Cycling in Japan. What an adventure.

    • @ando1135
      @ando1135 5 лет назад +7

      after having just come back to california from a 2 week trip to japan....i can attest to everything jim said.

    • @Wesley-wg2qi
      @Wesley-wg2qi 5 лет назад

      I live in Costa Rica and I'm jealous af

    • @oguriowen
      @oguriowen 5 лет назад

      I live in India and I couldn't be more jealous

    • @michaelcemhalicioglu3209
      @michaelcemhalicioglu3209 5 лет назад

      I'd do anything for an opportunity like that. Just hope I can get a job in japan soon!

    • @internetastronaut4973
      @internetastronaut4973 5 лет назад +5

      He isn't lucky he worked hard for it

  • @lupindraws
    @lupindraws 5 лет назад +271

    This is an awesome series idea, me and my boyfriend are enjoying it so much. We are long-time cyclists, both road-biking and touring and just wanted to give you a couple tips that might help (sorry for being absolute jobsworths but were British so you know how it is):
    - make sure you are consuming lots of carb-based food and snacks during the day (every hour!) as this is what you really need for long-distance cycling, consume protein towards the end of your day for recovery.
    - don't worry about puncturing your tire, the most important part is having the tire pumped up well. It would make your journey easier if you got slick tires, you would be surprised how much difference this can make.
    - probably the most important thing, make sure your helmet isn't loose, you should be able to turn your head upside down with it on (with no strap) and it shouldn't fall off your head.
    These are just a couple things we noticed that would greatly improve your safety and comfort but we love your attitude and your videos, they are amazing and we can't wait to see more! We are planning on cycling from Fukuoka - Sapporo from April to June 2019 so thank you for inspiring us! - Lucy and Dan (UK)

    • @hauptmannneufeld
      @hauptmannneufeld 5 лет назад +1

      Good luck on your cycle

    • @drkam21
      @drkam21 5 лет назад +2

      So, how is it? The Fukuoka Sapporo trip?

    • @patwest1815
      @patwest1815 4 года назад +2

      Lucy Rivers, " make sure you are consuming lots of carb-based food and snacks during the day (every hour!) as this is what you really need for long-distance cycling", if your in a competition yes absolutely, if you're trying to lose weight, not so much.

    • @patwest1815
      @patwest1815 4 года назад +1

      @Van That's fitness 101. A simple explanation is exercise is good for the heart and dieting is good for the waste line.
      I personally found that intense exercise increased my appetite. It was a constant battle but exercise had many side benefits. I agree with you eat healthier and exercise that's more important than dieting alone.

  • @realityhittingme
    @realityhittingme 5 лет назад

    good luck on the rest of your trip. I used to race bikes and I love Japan so also love the videos!

  • @firebirdude2
    @firebirdude2 4 года назад +11

    8:40 Just admit it. You got drunk and forgot the goal was THREE people. lol

  • @nomiSimple
    @nomiSimple 5 лет назад +20

    I like the thought of Chris riding until he is exhausted, drinking too much vending machine sake, editing the daily video in a state of delirium and then reading through these comments before he passes out to nightmares of having to do this over and over and over...

    • @annetehemara3394
      @annetehemara3394 5 лет назад +2

      Yes and the pumpkin helmet or even the cherry hat would have been a nice topping.

  • @brendanfarthing
    @brendanfarthing 5 лет назад

    Loving your daily vids on the journey. Keep it up, mate! This is seriously better than normal TV.

  • @algoshosdigitalplayground2226
    @algoshosdigitalplayground2226 5 лет назад

    getting better with your content mate, keep it up

  • @arentol99
    @arentol99 5 лет назад +18

    Day Three of our Hero's harrowing journey across a smallish portion of the Land of the Rising Sun! Today you've not only accepted a challenge that most mortals would shirk away from, but you managed to successfully complete it in spirit. While enjoying a mug of Emerald Mountain and snacking on some custard cream biscuits, I'm reminded of the sheer will required to complete a trip of this enormity. You are an inspiration for all of us! I am sure you will take advantage of the revelries that onsen-riddled Niigata has to offer, you mountebank! And all well deserved. I, personally, cannot wait to see your sake-fueled carousing that you'll undoubtedly enjoy tomorrow. Banzai! Go Chris Go!

  • @JustinKoenigSilica
    @JustinKoenigSilica 5 лет назад +12

    Japanese hospitality is just something else.... so nice.

    • @ElijsDima
      @ElijsDima 5 лет назад

      That's how the murders happen.

  • @LoliRoo
    @LoliRoo 5 лет назад +1

    I was in Japan for 5 days last week and I gotta say, I really miss those green tea vending machines.
    Your videos were extremely helpful, man. I was able to navigate much easier because of your channel. Thanks!

  • @zeewanders2213
    @zeewanders2213 5 лет назад

    Hope to catch you in Aichi! Bests of luck 🤗

  • @Rickt2445
    @Rickt2445 5 лет назад +23

    the public has spoken, everybody wants the orange helmet!

  • @ellenhenderson6865
    @ellenhenderson6865 5 лет назад +25

    This Chris' version of Vlogtober. I just realized that.

    • @3DJapan
      @3DJapan 5 лет назад +1

      And vlogvember?

  • @dollofvoodoo
    @dollofvoodoo 5 лет назад

    I give you a lot of credit for taking on this challenge! I can't wait to see your full journey.

  • @missflowerfairy
    @missflowerfairy 4 года назад

    i bloody love your channel chris 🥺🥰

  • @upinarms79
    @upinarms79 5 лет назад +29

    You want to keep drinking that coffee and also tea in the evening to stay awake. What you need to stay away form is alcohol. Coffee contains loads of antioxidants that will help your muscles repair themselves and will keep you from being so sore after riding all day so eat and drink as many foods as you can that contain antioxidants. Drinking alcohol will only make you feel that much more fatigued and sore the next day. Yeah, I know you're British and asking you to stop drinking alcohol is like asking most people to stop drinking water, but trust me, you don't want anything that will make you dehydrated right now.

  • @SVAworld
    @SVAworld 5 лет назад +14

    Also that tea party sounds like the start of a horror film 👍

    • @stevenn1940
      @stevenn1940 5 лет назад

      It reminds of an episode of.... well, an episode of SOME crime-type show. NCIS or Criminal Minds, or something like that. Kidnapped women, paralyzed them, then dressed them up for a tea party. I'm starting to think it was NCIS (the original)

    • @mehjacket
      @mehjacket 5 лет назад +1

      that woman was collecting gaijins in the middle of nowhere 😱

    • @SVAworld
      @SVAworld 5 лет назад +1

      You made me remember that fill with Paris Hilton in.. when they get turned into wax models 😂 than custard creams are laced with a paralyzing substance!

  • @Julie_b33
    @Julie_b33 5 лет назад

    Bless that delightful kind man who helped you out with the challenge! It was no fair having such an anxiety-inducing and socially unusual challenge! No shame in only finding one to help!!! Excellent job !

  • @alvaroprieto2092
    @alvaroprieto2092 3 года назад

    Love your vids man! Keep it up!

  • @duzty122
    @duzty122 5 лет назад +26

    OMG when the Mosquitoes came close to his microphone.

  • @brotalku479
    @brotalku479 5 лет назад +32

    Chris I'm loving the series man. What I really like is that we get to see the little things from the top to bottom of Japan that we wouldn't normally get to see when you vlog specific places in your other videos. Keep up the good work man! I'm super excited to see what you have in store for us.

  • @JoeKnaggs
    @JoeKnaggs 5 лет назад +1

    Your video quality is still amazing. Loving the videos

  • @MrSidx1
    @MrSidx1 3 года назад +2

    I remembered those old beer vending machines in the streets, when I was walking around drunk. Good old Japan days

  • @KraljHD
    @KraljHD 5 лет назад +11

    Drink green tea, healthier than what you are drinking and has enough caffeine.

  • @antlerman7644
    @antlerman7644 5 лет назад +125

    After I nearly got mugged, i didn't want to cycle again. Your vids inspired me to get started again and I made a new friend at college because of it.
    Thanks and best of luck,
    Toby.

    • @onthebits
      @onthebits 4 года назад +15

      I’ll get you next time Toby. And that bike aswell!!!!!!

    • @ThomasinaJefferson-ke7xs
      @ThomasinaJefferson-ke7xs 4 года назад

      Shut up, Toby.
      (Sorry, I had to. The Office destroyed me)

    • @forthecool
      @forthecool 2 года назад +1

      @@onthebits did you get Toby yet?

  • @oxoozade
    @oxoozade 5 лет назад

    Brilliant, funny as hell, keep it up!

  • @agustin1012
    @agustin1012 5 лет назад

    This is pretty amazing dude I will watch your journey all the way!