48 Hours in Asakusa, Tokyo | 6 Things To Do

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  • @AbroadinJapan
    @AbroadinJapan  3 года назад +3960

    NOTIFICATION SQUAD: Are you ready for Ryotaro and his hidden jam?!
    I'm not.

    • @ebie
      @ebie 3 года назад +16

      I AM INCREDIBLY READY

    • @yom35
      @yom35 3 года назад +4

      yes!!!

    • @studioespxr
      @studioespxr 3 года назад +13

      This is the earliest I've ever been. So exciting!

    • @sparshbansal7386
      @sparshbansal7386 3 года назад

      Hello there Chris, How are you doing?

    • @darkwingduck7247
      @darkwingduck7247 3 года назад

      @SpongeBob wow 😍

  • @ivegotajousyaccent99
    @ivegotajousyaccent99 3 года назад +2152

    Ryotaro's neverending sarcasm and Natsuki's shenanigans always bring a smile to my face. Love this channel.

    • @googleaccountNr
      @googleaccountNr 3 года назад +31

      *Risottoro

    • @graymatter242
      @graymatter242 3 года назад +50

      I feel like Ryotaro over time learned to match Chris's sarcasm and it kind of works. Although sometimes I feel Chris comes off a little too harsh despite them being pals.

    • @hellno6914
      @hellno6914 3 года назад +38

      Ryotaro was the rare specimen Japanese person who can unlock sarcasm

    • @nobitanobi3475
      @nobitanobi3475 3 года назад +7

      @@graymatter242 Chris isn't that harsh tho .. if this is harsh My friend group was bullying each other this whole time . Yeah sure he is sarcastic, but Risottoro is his friend and they are both accustomed to each other.

    • @Shvabicu
      @Shvabicu 3 года назад +8

      I love the banter between them. They're always bullshitting each other

  • @deaddead698
    @deaddead698 3 года назад +6790

    Can we get a series where Natsuki drags you along a whole entire trip that he planned himself and do whatever he wants without saying no

    • @deaddead698
      @deaddead698 3 года назад +53

      @Not RickRoll 👇 thanks for the soap fam

    • @AbroadinJapan
      @AbroadinJapan  3 года назад +3593

      I want to say yes.
      But no.

    • @marcelbernardo3302
      @marcelbernardo3302 3 года назад +754

      Half of the itinerary will be smoke breaks

    • @zangetsu6996
      @zangetsu6996 3 года назад +144

      @@AbroadinJapan you should consider it, people would really enjoy a vid like that

    • @dumbbellenjoyer
      @dumbbellenjoyer 3 года назад +51

      @@AbroadinJapan can you replace Ryotaro in this scenario like last time he made you climb a cliff by a chain

  • @Oslang
    @Oslang 3 года назад +516

    Chris to Ryotaro : "You f-in donkey!"
    Chris to Natsuki : "Oh dear oh dear gorgeous"

    • @KirbyVanPelt
      @KirbyVanPelt 3 года назад +22

      Literally, **chef's kiss**

  • @whatthedogdoin95
    @whatthedogdoin95 3 года назад +1575

    Chris: "After 5 years, we've finally figured it out."
    *messes it up 2min later eating dessert*

    • @spinnie0
      @spinnie0 3 года назад +33

      Hahaha came here for this comment, noticed that as well.

    • @thelostmessenger
      @thelostmessenger 3 года назад +3

      @@spinnie0 same haha

    • @MedievalSolutions
      @MedievalSolutions 3 года назад +2

      Yeah but they remembered the next day! That by itself is progress... maybe

    • @diobrando666
      @diobrando666 3 года назад

      Lmao

  • @SortoaThePenguin
    @SortoaThePenguin 3 года назад +660

    There is just something about Chris uploading a new video that gives me a huge amount of joy. It's like catching up again with a very old friend, and I have never even met him. I appreciate him so much for his years of top quality content, and the ability to grow up alongside one of the best RUclipsrs the site has and will ever know is something that I cherish.

  • @Ryan1993uk
    @Ryan1993uk 3 года назад +434

    watching these makes me wanna visit new places so bad

  • @PearlescentMoon
    @PearlescentMoon 3 года назад +1433

    Alex is me while eating. Very relatable, I love it. :')

    • @sampo2949
      @sampo2949 3 года назад +44

      didn’t expect to see you here

    • @sypnopsis5946
      @sypnopsis5946 3 года назад +9

      didn’t expect to see you here.

    • @Tiakreiss
      @Tiakreiss 3 года назад +5

      Hey Pearl 👋

    • @austinadams4203
      @austinadams4203 3 года назад +9

      Found another place for Scar to build

    • @PlzTouchSomeGrass
      @PlzTouchSomeGrass 3 года назад +1

      Didn’t expect to see you here

  • @gregpastuszko6207
    @gregpastuszko6207 3 года назад +276

    I love how Chris thoroughly researches his source material for his videos, such as when he combs through old family albums to find childhood photos of Ryotaro.

  • @Leila2023_
    @Leila2023_ 3 года назад +60

    Honestly, i find Ryotaro hilarious. That conversation about how he eats his shaved ice was the best!

  • @AlexLeeFilms
    @AlexLeeFilms 3 года назад +2123

    Eating with these guys had my anxiety level up. Taking in members to whoever wants to join my Slow Eaters Club! ✋✋

    • @ninailagoods7519
      @ninailagoods7519 3 года назад +68

      i feel your pain alex...-fellow slow eater (probably slower than you):)

    • @koloblicin4599
      @koloblicin4599 3 года назад +63

      As one would. Very brave of you to sit so close to Chris while he was feeding :P

    • @aleksiskin
      @aleksiskin 3 года назад +22

      I feel your pain as a slow eater also named Alex

    • @HishighnessMrL
      @HishighnessMrL 3 года назад +18

      Was the kid who always ended up alone at the tables whenever we had meals at camps cause of how slow I ate, so yea kinda a veteran member of the club :')

    • @mohamadjalil4276
      @mohamadjalil4276 3 года назад +7

      Makan perlahan-perlahan lebih bagus dari makan terlalu pantas👍❤️greetings from upstate NY

  • @ThSinis
    @ThSinis 3 года назад +147

    Calling out Alex for enjoying her meal was the cutest most genuine moment that usually end up in making of, or omitted but ended up in the video and I loved that

    • @gruntlord6
      @gruntlord6 3 года назад +19

      I love how she also laughed in the sweets part when shes normally entirely silent

  • @NadaHarmonia
    @NadaHarmonia 3 года назад +84

    I always love when you interact with who is behind the camera, makes the journey more than our lovable british man and our guest of the week, we get to have a 3 person dynamic rather than a 2 person one

  • @taetae-ed9vo
    @taetae-ed9vo 3 года назад +142

    Legend has it that under the dark gritty underground of Asakusa, Alex is still finishing her plate of yakisoba.

    • @tishamorgan8388
      @tishamorgan8388 3 года назад +13

      Poor Alex! I felt sorry for her trying to keep up with those two lol

  • @TheDuccky
    @TheDuccky 3 года назад +220

    I understood so much just by “it’s more strawberry than strawberry” than Chris’ eloquently spoken descriptions.

  • @Fadamor
    @Fadamor 3 года назад +33

    2:55 The Asahi Headquarters building really was built to emulate a mug of beer, but Ryotoro skipped mentioning the more (in)famous part of that complex which is partially visible to just to the right - the "Flamme d'Or" - known colloquially as "The Golden Turd". The architect intended the structure to be a golden flame representing the spirit of the Asahi Brewery workers. If you take a Sumida River boat tour, it will take you right by both buildings as well as give a great view of the Tokyo Skytree.

  • @patrycjawrobel5444
    @patrycjawrobel5444 3 года назад +197

    Ryotaro and his hidden jams are the essence.

    • @rayyanali4471
      @rayyanali4471 3 года назад +1

      Essence of Hidden Jam: grabs a jar of Jam from his coat pocket and shoves the entire contents down opponents throat

  • @AmbivalenceIX
    @AmbivalenceIX 3 года назад +1667

    Chris: mocks Ryotaro for saying “Hidden jam”
    Me: Yeah, okay mister “crows and cons”.

    • @AxxLAfriku
      @AxxLAfriku 3 года назад +1

      OH NOOOOOOOO!!! I have two girlfriends, but very few people on YT are happy for my relationship success. They disl*ke all of the videos I make with my 2 girlfriends. Please be kind, dear da

    • @doop4wow540
      @doop4wow540 3 года назад +1

      @@AxxLAfriku hay ^/÷@ loop

    • @robro2099
      @robro2099 3 года назад +7

      @@AxxLAfriku ?

    • @ichinichi3
      @ichinichi3 3 года назад +8

      @@AxxLAfriku 🤨

    • @MarsLonsen
      @MarsLonsen 3 года назад +68

      @@AxxLAfriku too much volcano, man!

  • @kiddcamo597
    @kiddcamo597 3 года назад +273

    I love the subtle filming techniques that Chris keeps using. blurring shots for a fraction before panning into them, panning in different directions every shot, and getting shots that have multiple focal points in them. Idk im not a filmmaker but I can tell this channel keeps improving on its (already solid) techniques. Keep it up Chris!

    • @Jordan-inJapan
      @Jordan-inJapan 3 года назад +18

      Oh yeah, Chris has serious skills.
      I catch myself taking mental notes every time I watch one of his (recent) videos.

    • @BillieFingers
      @BillieFingers 3 года назад +41

      Don't you mean Alex?! I mean she's in the video!

    • @SherrifOfNottingham
      @SherrifOfNottingham Год назад +11

      @@BillieFingers it's almost disrespectful that he names all the cinematography tricks being used and then credits them to Chris even though this is one of the few videos where we actually get to see and meet the cinematographer. Chris even calls her the "Top Cinematographer" in the video so he's outright admitting that the things being praised here are ALL Alex Lee. We get to see Chris manning the camera inside the onsen and we can clearly see that his skills are noticeably lacking compared to hers.

  • @InvisibleJiuJitsu
    @InvisibleJiuJitsu 3 года назад +167

    more strawberry than strawberry is another reference to bladerunner... "more human than human". Deep cut there ryotaro

    • @SuperiorAutocraft
      @SuperiorAutocraft 3 года назад +6

      Hah, came here to post this.

    • @SystemBD
      @SystemBD 3 года назад +7

      And to think that it has been 39(!) years since this film was released and it is still relevant.

    • @bellicose4653
      @bellicose4653 3 года назад +1

      Yup I came to say the same.

  • @Stanzafly
    @Stanzafly 3 года назад +24

    I just want to say that I really love it when people acknowledge the person behind the camera! It's not only humbling, but oftentimes the camera person is interesting too. :]

  • @salvamatos
    @salvamatos 3 года назад +8

    Ryotaro is so fun to watch lol
    he's just really enthusiastic and happy

  • @Squalldane
    @Squalldane 3 года назад +187

    Chris: Ryotoro is my worst enemy.
    Also Chris: does multiple collabs featuring him.

    • @putrijoyceirawati2638
      @putrijoyceirawati2638 3 года назад +18

      You know the saying "Keep your friends close, and your assassins closer" lol!

  • @soundlyawake
    @soundlyawake 3 года назад +260

    I love Ryotaro

  • @bengraven
    @bengraven 3 года назад +24

    I love the gritty roughy around the edges places. The historical meets modern by way of neon and grime. Love it.

  • @ShinChan-ke5ei
    @ShinChan-ke5ei 3 года назад +325

    Ryotaro can open a “Hidden Jam” company with a slogan of “More strawberry than strawberry”. 😆🍓🍓

    • @tishamorgan8388
      @tishamorgan8388 3 года назад +8

      Hidden Jam - it could be a whole new taste sensation! 😁

    • @Taiyo_Jingu
      @Taiyo_Jingu Год назад

      Heheh, hidden jam 😏

  • @ilsehelena12
    @ilsehelena12 3 года назад +96

    Yay, Ryotaro's back! I've missed him

  • @LonelySandwich
    @LonelySandwich 3 года назад +733

    Ryotaro: Hidden Gem
    Chris: HiDdEn Jam?!

    • @maruwan-dono
      @maruwan-dono 3 года назад +3

      Uncle roger alert.. when he says jam

    • @stickman9726
      @stickman9726 3 года назад

      hey ur back Evil and some other dude took over you in the comments in the past few months

    • @ultraluxeest1991
      @ultraluxeest1991 3 года назад +1

      Oh is that how people get likes these days? Just type something that was said in the video. Original.

    • @trent2kg813
      @trent2kg813 3 года назад +1

      He did say jam tho…

    • @Ishikawa745
      @Ishikawa745 3 года назад +2

      I love how it says (Translate to English ) and just ads up space between the word and exclamation and Question mark

  • @GamersInHellOnYt
    @GamersInHellOnYt 2 года назад +1

    Its amazing how many people share an umbrella....

  • @dowfreak7
    @dowfreak7 3 года назад +32

    Gotta say, this channel always delivers on the "vibe" of the places visited. It doesn't just feel like you watch a sweeping camera shot of an obvious tourist spot, while someone monotonously lists why it's so great.
    It feels alive and real, creates a real longing for just visiting and both Chris and Ryotaro feel so down-to-earth, too. There's neither too much, nor too little focus on the humor or the places; it's just a well-balanced, enjoyable video.

    • @HishighnessMrL
      @HishighnessMrL 3 года назад

      Absolutely agree and the cinematography is top notch

  • @ringozan
    @ringozan 3 года назад +23

    Ryotaro's "How 'luxury' is that?" always a music in my ears

  • @IMadeOfClay
    @IMadeOfClay 3 года назад +29

    Welcome back Ryotaro. Please invite him more often! He's a cool dude.

  • @Yliari1
    @Yliari1 3 года назад +23

    Talking about how they FINALLY perfected eating being opposite hand dominant. Only to go for dessert and immediately reverting to old habits... Nice one guys

  • @NostalgiaVivec
    @NostalgiaVivec 3 года назад +38

    Theres something about these videos thats comforting, time goes by super fast when watching the videos and it really feels like something more than a travel video. These videos not only make me want to go to Japan they make me want to go to hiden treasures across the country and do something more authentic than just the regular tourist stuff. Highest quality stuff on RUclips and probably the best Japanese travel media outlet

  • @sekirk
    @sekirk 3 года назад

    ‘It’s really hard to photograph’ said while standing in a beautifully framed shot

  • @StealthXD1
    @StealthXD1 3 года назад +14

    I always appreciate those rare times when we get to see the talented individuals behind the camera that help make these videos possible.

  • @fullmetalval6380
    @fullmetalval6380 3 года назад +305

    Chris and Ryotaro eating Yakisoba: "We finally sat on the correct side"
    Chris and Ryotaro eating their sweets: *Wipes that from their memory*
    Chris and Ryotaro eating breakfast: "Oh right, we sat on the correct side before"

    • @Sevier7777
      @Sevier7777 3 года назад +4

      Haha yeah ikr I was like ok guys you forgot already

    • @TheSovil98
      @TheSovil98 3 года назад

      do you know where is it? what is the address?

  • @trevorjohnston777
    @trevorjohnston777 3 года назад +5

    Ryotaro has been missed, glad to see him back

  • @Raszero
    @Raszero 3 года назад +47

    The shot at 4:56 is Godly, love the water dissipating the signage

    • @AngelxVillian
      @AngelxVillian 3 года назад +1

      I randomly stopped the video and saw your comment , my video stopped at 4:56

  • @BeerdyBruceLeeCentral
    @BeerdyBruceLeeCentral 3 года назад +709

    Confucius say, never eat shady risottoro.

    • @anegwa
      @anegwa 3 года назад +8

      Shady risottoro actually sounds nice to me

  • @speedyjustice4u
    @speedyjustice4u 3 года назад

    Ryotaro smug and smirk face is iconic it actually refreshing to see thise again in one of your videos 😄

  • @sidviscus
    @sidviscus 3 года назад +363

    Ryotoro: *simply exists
    Chris: Ryotoro ruined everything.

    • @-TK-
      @-TK- 3 года назад +1

      It's his fault for cumming on icecream..

  • @Julietmateus
    @Julietmateus 3 года назад +20

    I love how they were exclaiming about sitting in the correct positions then the very next place they went back to elbow bumping.

  • @RowanWilde
    @RowanWilde 2 года назад +6

    Chris, you've cost me $8000! (But happily so)
    For many years I've been watching your awesome content and my daughter has been watching along with me. She particularly loves this Asakusa video.
    When my daughter turned 5 she asked me if we could go to Japan for her 6th birthday, not thinking she was serious I casually said 'sure, why not'. Honestly I thought she'd forget about it all - but did she? Heck no!
    Anyway, her birthday is in January 2023 and we are booked to go to Japan for nearly a month. We're even staying a few nights in the same Ryokan as in this video and we have managed to find the same dessert place - my daughter, Charlotte, is desperate to eat the shaved ice and the blue Hawaiian drink you guys have.
    So, you've cost me $8K in flights but it's with a smile on my face I'm saying that. Thanks for all your wonderful RUclips and Podcast content, can't wait to be back in Japan in just a few short months from now. Cheers, Rowan

    • @Yuvraj.
      @Yuvraj. Год назад

      Loved reading this story! Hope you can find your way back to Japan again!

  • @KarimaHorton
    @KarimaHorton 3 года назад +16

    When I get to go to Japan one day, this is exactly what I want my trip to be like. Relaxed, good food, and lots of places to explore.

  • @chininininini
    @chininininini 3 года назад +51

    My favorite part was how he refused to get in the onsen with Ryotaro but squeezed himself into a log bathtub with Joey

    • @theherooffire007
      @theherooffire007 3 года назад +1

      To be fair, Rissotoro was butt naked in there, (I think), whereas Joey wasnt. That said... They _have_ gotten in an Onsen naked together before in another video, so yeah. Maybe he wasn't feeling like it after Ryotaro's shaved ice comment.

  • @aquarocket8165
    @aquarocket8165 3 года назад +23

    I can't believe Ryotaro just dropped the bombshell that he has a 6 year old kid.
    On another note amazing video.

    • @ahumanmerelybeing
      @ahumanmerelybeing 3 года назад +2

      I was just wondering if that was something he'd talked about before. Or was he talking about a hypothetical 6-year-old child?

  • @awkwardsilence4427
    @awkwardsilence4427 3 года назад +6

    I like how they made such a point about _finally_ sitting on the correct side when eating…and then go right back to the wrong sides come dessert time.

  • @tr1ck5h07
    @tr1ck5h07 3 года назад +5

    Alex caught on camera in Abroad in Japan! Love it!

  • @lissaguillet3754
    @lissaguillet3754 2 года назад +9

    When we were in Japan 3 years ago, we ended our stay in this exact ryokan. It was beautiful and surprisingly affordable, even during the Sanja Mitsuri. And the street food going on during the mitsuri was just crazy and everywhere and so so so good. Highly recommend.

  • @MasakoX
    @MasakoX 3 года назад +429

    We rocked up here during New Year's...it was dreadful. The area was beautiful but the crowds were the worst I had ever seen in Japan (denser than Comiket!). Worth doing, but be aware that walking around is tricky.

    • @Boomdizzle99
      @Boomdizzle99 3 года назад +19

      Just go at night. Its the best time to visit

    • @JebDMan
      @JebDMan 3 года назад +13

      You were part of the crowd too.

    • @sjwilkin
      @sjwilkin 3 года назад +3

      @@JebDMan I speed walked through it as fast as possible as it’s only really got two ways in

    • @PrismZet
      @PrismZet 3 года назад +13

      I went in February, -45c in Winnipeg, +15c in Tokyo, we went at night, light rain, maybe twelve people total, but bars, food, and all the essentials were open. Amazing photos and fun to explore when everything is lit up by LED and wet.
      Right during setsubun, got to watch the locals walk around booming drums and get soybeans thrown at them, and tons of hand painted lanterns and stuff.
      My favorite bar in the city is in that quarter too.

    • @NK-ul4es
      @NK-ul4es 3 года назад +5

      当たり前だ、正月に行くからだよ。
      大きな寺院には時期をずらして行くのが良い

  • @Tango_November
    @Tango_November 3 года назад +94

    “We finally sat the right way round”
    *cuts to next shot*
    *sitting wrong way and bumping arms*
    Never change

    • @mfaizsyahmi
      @mfaizsyahmi 3 года назад +2

      Did you see the "PREVIOUSLY ON ABROAD IN JAPAN" label at the bottom?

    • @StealthXD1
      @StealthXD1 3 года назад +6

      @@mfaizsyahmi I think he is referring to when it cut to them eating the ice cream & shaved ice and they're bumping arms again.

  • @muddymallow80
    @muddymallow80 3 года назад +14

    I love how the traditional Japanese breakfast looked healthy and fresh and fancy and here I am in America eating a stack of sugar, flour, and butter covered in strawberries and syrup. I'd love to have traditional Japanese breakfast everyday but I don't think I could ever give up dessert for breakfast! Once again awesome video!

  • @extractkun5911
    @extractkun5911 3 года назад +19

    Bro it's honestly inspiring that you still make informational videos, after all these years you can still make the same format of videos and make them feel new and fresh lmao great work man keep it up~!

  • @JellicleKitten
    @JellicleKitten 3 года назад +4

    Something about Ryotaro's energy and delivery in this video was absolutely hysterical, I'd watch another video featuring him in a heartbeat

  • @paradise7564
    @paradise7564 3 года назад +6

    I have missed Seeing Ryotaro! To be honest he's my favourite right after Chris. So glad to see him back

    • @ahumanmerelybeing
      @ahumanmerelybeing 3 года назад +1

      My favorite too! Him and Chris exploring beautiful places while bickering is the recipe for a perfect video.

    • @paradise7564
      @paradise7564 3 года назад

      @@ahumanmerelybeing 💚💚 I swear I feel like I only live to see them together

  • @petitewok3970
    @petitewok3970 3 года назад +6

    Honestly after several years I don't even watch Chris' videos for the content itself anymore. The quality of the production is so good (music, image quality, scenery, ...) that I could watch it for days without even paying attention to the video topic.

  • @eluzai
    @eluzai 3 года назад +240

    We must protect Alex guys. She needs time to finish her noodles.

    • @alexdavis5766
      @alexdavis5766 2 года назад +2

      As a fellow Alex, I 100% agree

  • @mrstickyspaz868
    @mrstickyspaz868 3 года назад

    I love that Chris shows the camera person and keeps the fun sarcastic stuff at play. Makes me think Chris is the real deal.

  • @seraphicwarrior
    @seraphicwarrior 3 года назад +151

    Just watched Sharmeleon's latest video and now Chris uploads one, Today is a good day!

    • @CChissel
      @CChissel 3 года назад +11

      @Mujaahid Arian make sure to report them, I can’t stand these bots, need to be deleted.

    • @Killem911
      @Killem911 3 года назад +1

      Same here @Seraphic

    • @PeaZ
      @PeaZ 3 года назад +1

      SAME

  • @sideshowkazstuff3867
    @sideshowkazstuff3867 3 года назад +7

    Ryotaro’s english has actually improved a lot. I also love the shops in the old station because of the atmosphere. And its great to show the camera woman eating too.

  • @kylynbailey762
    @kylynbailey762 3 года назад +14

    You're such a fun RUclips to watch and, brush off the hate so easy make sure to take mental health breaks. You're amazing and keep making these amazing videos

  • @dointhebiz
    @dointhebiz 3 года назад +179

    Chris: "Rytoro's hidden jam" A sentence I never want to say again.
    Also Chris: proceeds to say hidden jam like 7 more times.

    • @jakedepwe6820
      @jakedepwe6820 3 года назад +2

      that's a very Chris thing to do.

  • @lucianoarrieta5786
    @lucianoarrieta5786 3 года назад +19

    This video is the perfect example of why I like your videos so much; it’s funny, interesting and always a source of good ideas for when I first go to Japan…
    Thank you Chris!😊

  • @jacrow5735
    @jacrow5735 3 года назад

    the lofi beats in the background of this video are impeccable

  • @tyranitararmaldo
    @tyranitararmaldo 3 года назад +176

    Ryotaro's perfect reciting of an airport greeting, with a slight sexual edge, followed up by Chris' "disappointment" comment. Comic genius. No voice breaks, despite how out-of-place it is, just perfectly smooth delivery.

  • @ellobo602
    @ellobo602 3 года назад +5

    Cool to see alex being involved, love to see community, cast and crew involved!

  • @annep5102
    @annep5102 3 года назад +5

    I was in Asakusa a few years ago, and this vid made me miss Japan immensely. I can't wait to go back again some day

  • @tranhien3482
    @tranhien3482 3 года назад +9

    I love this duo the best. I feel like whenever youre out with ryotaro, the way you present things is more informative and cultural bound. Which i appreciate a lot.

  • @DAVIDSONson315
    @DAVIDSONson315 3 года назад +153

    "More Strawberry THAN Strawberry."
    - Fames Unknown Philosopher in the Reiwa Era.

    • @bellicose4653
      @bellicose4653 3 года назад

      It's a Blade Runner reference. Tyrell corporations motto is "More Human Than Human"

  • @zurreal8087
    @zurreal8087 3 года назад

    Ryotarou and Natsuki are such fantastic personalities to have for an entertainment channel. This broad is lucky to have access to them.

  • @marcosfidelis4171
    @marcosfidelis4171 3 года назад +23

    8:34 Chris says "crikey that's sweet", Joey has made great progress in the counter-colonization of an englishman

  • @SoulMadnessYT
    @SoulMadnessYT 3 года назад +465

    Love your stuff mate!

  • @pontsuleinchen
    @pontsuleinchen 3 года назад +5

    When I was visiting Tokyo in 2017, my hostel was located in Asakusa and I loved to stay there, it felt so special and magical! Truly one of my fave districts in Tokyo ♥
    Can't wait to come back one day!

  • @Duspende
    @Duspende 3 года назад +13

    What a journey. As always, hat is off to the cinematography and the guest stars Chris and Ryotaro. In all seriousness, more of the "behind the scenes" with the person(s) operating the camera. It really lifts the show from good to great.

  • @BigScubes
    @BigScubes 3 года назад +4

    I love how they sat on the “correct” side and mentioned it then immediately in the next place they went to, sat on the wrong sides again

  • @eamonfire
    @eamonfire 3 года назад +1

    Chris, you have no idea how much pleasure your videos are providing to someone going through a hard time. Keep em coming!

  • @Excalibur01
    @Excalibur01 3 года назад +17

    5 years of watching Chris and I just realized he's LEFT HANDED?!

  • @postmalonestoes1080
    @postmalonestoes1080 3 года назад +46

    6:20 Chris has literally won an award for his drip.

    • @UllerAres
      @UllerAres 3 года назад +3

      Or rather his lack of drip

  • @Ocarafeio
    @Ocarafeio 3 года назад +1

    Week after week you prove to me why you are my favorite RUclips channel.

  • @MacX5x
    @MacX5x 3 года назад +12

    my first ever trip to japan I stayed in a Asakusa hostel and it was the perfect place to spend before I flew back to the USA since I only had 48hrs. Its super conveinant to go to the other places via metro and relaxing to take a few hours in.

  • @JoelPerry1
    @JoelPerry1 3 года назад +4

    As someone who is learning Japanese and was saving up to take a trip there before the pandemic, I both love and hate this content.

  • @plxyerone2418
    @plxyerone2418 3 года назад

    the tokyo sky tree looks like it's floating. That view is insane

  • @ManuSingh-ld7ch
    @ManuSingh-ld7ch 3 года назад +5

    Amazing and informative as always but the true gem of a clip was that small banter involving the "cameraman lady" Alex 😁, made the video very wholesome tbh

  • @MuKori
    @MuKori 3 года назад +34

    I wonder how much of the videos Chris edits now. He has an editor now and the quality of videos is exactly at the high standard it usually is so I can't tell so thanks Chris and editor-san- whoever you are.

    • @XSemperIdem5
      @XSemperIdem5 3 года назад +2

      Does the editor fully edit though? Some people just have their editor cute down the footage and do a rough setup and then they fine-tune it themselves.

    • @bluespark9927
      @bluespark9927 3 года назад

      @@XSemperIdem5 who said he has an editor?

    • @bluespark9927
      @bluespark9927 3 года назад

      Who said he has an editor though?

    • @creultothedarkness
      @creultothedarkness 3 года назад +1

      On the Abroad in Japan podcast, Chris recently said his editor did this video in particular. :)

  • @sacul5709
    @sacul5709 3 года назад +1

    The moment I see Ryotoro in a video I know its going to be gold.

  • @nicoledominguez5475
    @nicoledominguez5475 3 года назад +39

    Ryotaro in the bath house looked like a NPC in a James bond game. 😂 Never a dull moment

  • @utopiacrazyguns
    @utopiacrazyguns 3 года назад +6

    Oh man, thanks so much for this video.
    Had my japan trip postponed in 2017,2019 and 2020. Can't wait to finally swing by Japan and enjoy!

  • @o.g.bwoodwork
    @o.g.bwoodwork 3 года назад +14

    I must say Chris! I’ve been watching you for years and I think your content has only gotten better and better over time!
    Recently, I’ve been streaming your channel onto my main TV and the production quality and narrative is on par with what is usually on freeview. ( if not better)
    Keep smashing it mate and one day I hope to visit Japan thanks to your fantastic footage.

  • @un_id5775
    @un_id5775 3 года назад +5

    One morning I saw a beautiful sky of clouds, my heart was filled with joy! Some of the scenes from this video made me feel almost the same way! I can't wait to visit Japan one day!

  • @ShellShock11C
    @ShellShock11C 3 года назад +4

    That rainy temple area is so beyond aesthetic. I'd LOVE to just sit there and take it all in. So calming.

  • @air_w0lf766
    @air_w0lf766 3 года назад +2

    Man! I really love Chris and Ryotaro tandem, gives me a big smile to my face.
    Also, it would be a dream if they include Natsuki and Connor together.

  • @KELimagination
    @KELimagination 3 года назад +5

    When it comes to learning and understanding Japanese culture, Ryotaro explains everything well. I enjoy this type of video too Chris.👍

  • @Laura_Darkspear
    @Laura_Darkspear 3 года назад +4

    Aw, I was happy to see Alex pop up! 😃 That yakisoba looked so good, made me hungry. Beautiful place. I think the rain enhances the atmosphere… the serious Blade Runner atmosphere lol.

  • @4akat
    @4akat 3 года назад

    Ryotaro is a absolute legend.

  • @Mr.ZombieRIPper
    @Mr.ZombieRIPper 3 года назад +5

    This channel is in a different league of goodness brooo👍🏾🤟🏾

  • @DavorBa
    @DavorBa 3 года назад +156

    Ryotaro: mispronounces "gem"
    Chris: "So you have chosen death"

  • @royzlatanestevez9843
    @royzlatanestevez9843 3 года назад

    Chris, you look so refreshed and rested. We, your audience, are happy to see you like this!

  • @rajibkhan7365
    @rajibkhan7365 3 года назад +7

    Chris, you inspired me to apply for the JET Programme this fall. I have been watching your vids since 2018. Love your stuff. keep on going :)

  • @thebeefsteakmahoney
    @thebeefsteakmahoney 3 года назад +14

    Alex don’t be ashamed of eating slow. I do the same one has to appreciate the food and enjoy the experience.