How I Opened My Own Bar in Kyoto, Japan ⛩️

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  • Опубликовано: 22 окт 2024

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  • @ChrisAbroad
    @ChrisAbroad  Год назад +1179

    NOTIFICATION SQUAD: Hopefully this won't be the last time we run a bar! It was a ton of fun. I never know where to promote these things but I recommend following on Instagram for the next time we do something like this! Don't miss out: instagram.com/abroadinjapan/
    - Now what should we open next?
    Big thanks to Yasu & Alex at Tokyo Portfolio for making this possible - you can check out their channel in the description box!

    • @calitaliarepublic6753
      @calitaliarepublic6753 Год назад +1

      Can I come?

    • @jacobrev6567
      @jacobrev6567 Год назад +2

      Nice 👍👍👍

    • @jellyman-
      @jellyman- Год назад +15

      open a love hotel

    • @seanbumstead1250
      @seanbumstead1250 Год назад

      I am Canadian and a few years ago I tried sake for the first time and I love it,now it's the only type of alcohol I drink. So I would love coming to your bar

    • @ShadowCat101
      @ShadowCat101 Год назад

      Hey Chris! Great episode today! 1 question, can you make the Abroad in Japan Happi coat available to the masses please?

  • @MasakoX
    @MasakoX Год назад +6078

    Missed calling it 'A Bar in Japan'.

  • @buta606
    @buta606 Год назад +1074

    5:54 props to the person who translated Kakkoii as "Gigachad". That's certainly how I would describe Chris in a silk kimono.

    • @kuratse205
      @kuratse205 Год назад +30

      I'm glad I wasnt the only one who noticed that

    • @matejmaric3346
      @matejmaric3346 Год назад +57

      Should've translated it as "affable" imo it fits better

    • @Ztsakkeus
      @Ztsakkeus Год назад +6

      was ghoing to comment about this. Man chris probably translated it him self :DDDD

  • @sharlainjapan
    @sharlainjapan Год назад +2740

    Thanks to everyone who popped by!! 💕Was a lot of fun chatting with you all over a cup of sake (fresh from the sack🥲)

    • @stephaniechik6843
      @stephaniechik6843 Год назад +49

      SACK-EH 😂

    • @stickgirl.
      @stickgirl. Год назад +8

      Glad the final night group missed the sack discussion!

    • @rapthor666
      @rapthor666 Год назад +9

      Wonder if that Suntory Whisky Blend is available around here in Europe. They make some good stuff
      Those nights seemed lots of fun!

    • @sirfizz6518
      @sirfizz6518 Год назад +7

      The kind of experiences some of you can pull together are just incredible for both you and your viewers (especially those who get to participate in person) 😊

    • @sharlainjapan
      @sharlainjapan Год назад +11

      @@stephaniechik6843 too good😂😂😂

  • @RonathanXP
    @RonathanXP Год назад +75

    Usually, Western creators talk about how difficult it is to get Japanese business owners to work with for their videos, so it was really awesome seeing all of the Japanese people that collaborated with you for this video.

    • @NaeniaNightingale
      @NaeniaNightingale 29 дней назад

      You can get far from simply knowing the language and showing respect to all those involved. Unfortunately Western creators usually lack both…

  • @panchit0z
    @panchit0z Год назад +2855

    Natsuki strolling down the road in a kimono smoking a cigarette is sending me 😂
    Love his energy!

    • @ChrisAbroad
      @ChrisAbroad  Год назад +507

      On a scale of 1 to fire hazard....

    • @DarknessDust
      @DarknessDust Год назад +81

      with his phone in the kimono too xD

    • @ffwast
      @ffwast Год назад +60

      @@ChrisAbroad Isn't Natsuki always a fire hazard?

    • @BewareTheLilyOfTheValley
      @BewareTheLilyOfTheValley Год назад +35

      ​@@ffwast Volcano hazard, especially in A.S.O...

    • @ShogunThomsen
      @ShogunThomsen Год назад +16

      He's a modern day samurai. Instead of a sword he has his clippers that kills hairs!

  • @meandendo
    @meandendo Год назад +178

    I am now fully convinced that natsuki is the guy who translates Japanese into English for all the 100 yen shop absolutely adore that man

    • @TheAHuman
      @TheAHuman Год назад +4

      Natsuki is one of 3 known individuals who can speak “Elite English”

    • @bariumselenided5152
      @bariumselenided5152 Год назад

      ​@@TheAHumanomfg, just *imagine* that collab

  • @Polkaknot
    @Polkaknot Год назад +1621

    Chris forgot one important thing. Natsuki is a Japanese barman, when the guests drink, he drinks.

  • @TokyoPortfolio
    @TokyoPortfolio Год назад +115

    Congratulations -- you made the best bar in Kyoto run by a British RUclipsr! Let's do it again soon.

    • @juanleon1138
      @juanleon1138 Год назад

      There must not be any other bar then because this was crap the guy was more of a customer than a bartender. Waste of a good idea

  • @Twisted_Rose96
    @Twisted_Rose96 Год назад +954

    "That was a magic trick? I thought he was just drunk.."
    BEST. LINE. EVER. 🤣

    • @urbanprojectz
      @urbanprojectz Год назад +14

      I was waiting for this line the whole video and it's the last one! LOL

    • @Luis-ej4ei
      @Luis-ej4ei Год назад +1

      @@urbanprojectz me too haha

    • @first__last
      @first__last Год назад +3

      The real magic trick was making the alcohol disappear.

    • @moriah93ohio
      @moriah93ohio Год назад

      😂😂

  • @sgtOOX
    @sgtOOX Год назад +69

    Everytime Natsuki shows up it's such an absolute treat, his charisma just bleeds through every scene

  • @bigfireaxe5403
    @bigfireaxe5403 Год назад +994

    I'm really glad my friends and I managed to snag some tickets to this while we were in Japan. It was a fantastic time!

    • @ChrisAbroad
      @ChrisAbroad  Год назад +293

      Thanks for coming along and surviving our bar!🍻

    • @Samsquamsh
      @Samsquamsh Год назад +4

      Tickets?? Man that really takes away from the homey-ness lol.

    • @JoelLinus
      @JoelLinus Год назад +28

      @@Samsquamsh It was obviously a Fan Meetup, so nothing wrong with tickets.

  • @i_am_cheezpuff
    @i_am_cheezpuff Год назад +90

    Ah, my dream of appearing in a Chris Broad video has been fulfilled! The 1 day turnaround trip from Tokyo to Kyoto was definitely worth. Thank you Chris, Sharla, Ian, and Yamada-san for your hospitality throughout the night. The Sake and Nihonshu were absolutely tasty. Also, thanks Chris for indulging me with your famous "Are you RUclipsr" re-enactment (10:21) at the end of the night.

  • @TsarumanTheWhite
    @TsarumanTheWhite Год назад +456

    Bringing Natsuki was a fantastic idea, his energy and humor really added to the place that was already shinning.

  • @Even-Steven
    @Even-Steven Год назад +166

    A - S - O! Natsuki impersonating Chris bouncing down the bar escorting Sharla had me 😂 He's the best.

    • @circomnia9984
      @circomnia9984 Год назад

      I genuinely thought they called him Aso, because of the way he acts. In my neck of the woods, Aso is just short for anti-social. Imagine my surprise that it's actually his surname.

    • @Coplanersirtax9
      @Coplanersirtax9 Год назад +1

      @@circomnia9984 natsuki is the total opposite of anti-social lmfao

    • @circomnia9984
      @circomnia9984 Год назад

      @@Coplanersirtax9 Yea I know, but he always plays the part of a bad guy, like he's a hitman, or some gangsta or something, so I thought that's why they call him aso. I get that he's a nice guy irl.

  • @1JusticeLeagueFan
    @1JusticeLeagueFan Год назад +774

    A yakitori stand must be opened next! Share that sweet sweet chicken with the world.

    • @ChrisAbroad
      @ChrisAbroad  Год назад +341

      I fear Japan's salmonella cases would go through the roof!

    • @PaVbrL
      @PaVbrL Год назад +41

      @@ChrisAbroadAll standard part of the Abroad in Japan full experience

    • @bobbaird8744
      @bobbaird8744 Год назад

      Maybe offer fresh popcorn for geijin-style snack!

    • @kirikurotatsu
      @kirikurotatsu Год назад +6

      ​@@ChrisAbroad 90% of the cases would be Connor 😂

  • @CptFitzgerald
    @CptFitzgerald Год назад +48

    That was the most beautiful intro segue for Natsuki, and the fact that people didn't absolutely lose their shit when he came out makes me know that they weren't worthy. If I ran into Natsuki at a bar I'd immediately freak out and start singing punk rock and rockabilly songs with him.

  • @justinlimnardy9407
    @justinlimnardy9407 Год назад +261

    It was a really fun time in the bar with a lot of experimental drinking and eating. What a day that night. Thank you Chris for the experience.(By the way it was my first time in a real bar. Made new friends hahaha😂)

    • @ChrisAbroad
      @ChrisAbroad  Год назад +92

      Cheers for coming along Justin! Glad to hear you enjoyed our experimental drinking haha

    • @Blex_040
      @Blex_040 Год назад +2

      What do you mean by _real_ bar? How did the bars you went to before differ? Were they virtual bars? 😅

    • @justinlimnardy9407
      @justinlimnardy9407 Год назад +14

      @@Blex_040 never went to a bar so I just assume it felt like a real bar though with a great atmosphere ahha

  • @lootgoblin989
    @lootgoblin989 Год назад +36

    Hi Chris, I'm not sure if you will see this, but I wanted to say thank you for everything you've done and the content you have produced. I have loved your channel for all these years. Now, to the point of why I am commenting: I have finally done it and booked a trip to Japan for 3 weeks in December. It's really thanks to you and your videos that I finally decided that life is short and it's time to just go. The journey from Ireland to Japan is going to be a long one, but if you're free in December, I would love to buy you a pint. Anyway, I just wanted to leave this here and show you that you do inspire people and your videos are worthwhile all the work you do.

    • @SirJebusHRM
      @SirJebusHRM Год назад +4

      I for one vote for this guy as the avatar of all the viewers and I think Chris should have a drink with him, representing all of us.

    • @macmanj2
      @macmanj2 Год назад +3

      Currently over from Ireland myself. Japan will blow your mind! Enjoy

    • @lootgoblin989
      @lootgoblin989 Год назад +1

      @@macmanj2 awesome! Enjoy the trip! Are you staying in hostels, hotels or Airbnb's?

    • @mladensimovic7242
      @mladensimovic7242 Год назад

      Well i am aslo coming soon in august and we said it would be folun to see him. By the way upvote this guy for all of us. :D

    • @macmanj2
      @macmanj2 Год назад +1

      @@lootgoblin989 sorry, only seeing this now. We stayed in hotels . In Tokyo at the beginning we stayed in Hotel Wing International Premium Tokyo Yotsuya and when we returned we stayed in Hotel Wing International Premium Shibuya. Both were great locations close to interesting places, SUPER CLOSE to metro and train access (which saves you so much time) and really good breakfasts (local options and additionally omlettes and French toast!) to set you up for the day! The rooms were small but that appears to be a Tokyo thing and you'll likely not be in the hotel for anything other than breakfast as there is just so much to see and do. The hotels outside of Tokyo all appeared to be much bigger and better value.

  • @CHEFPKR
    @CHEFPKR Год назад +28

    Chris trolling Natsuki with the senbei was what good friends do to each other.

  • @biolizard131
    @biolizard131 Год назад +136

    I feel like the two most recent videos here are by far good enough to be main channel uploads. I know maybe you want to keep main channel for Japan travel/info related content but I think fun activities/events/experiments like this can fit alongside those videos just as well.

    • @biolizard131
      @biolizard131 Год назад +5

      Also Kinsey from MetalJesusRocks at 10:32!

    • @orionriley5154
      @orionriley5154 Год назад

      @@biolizard131 I thought I recognised her!

    • @IsaVarg
      @IsaVarg Год назад +26

      I didn't even notice this wasn't the main channel until I saw your comment... T_T

    • @ashez2ashes
      @ashez2ashes Год назад +4

      @@IsaVarg Me neither. I just subscribed. I didn't realize I was missing stuff.

  • @baleighhaynes7931
    @baleighhaynes7931 Год назад +19

    As a Sharla fan, I love that I get to watch more videos that she's in now that she is in Chris' videos more.

  • @tedweird
    @tedweird Год назад +173

    Headline about opening a bar, video absolutely packed with culture and history tangential to the process. This is why we follow

    • @makeshifthouse
      @makeshifthouse Год назад +1

      Who created you, @@UtterlyTangential , just to write this comment

    • @makeshifthouse
      @makeshifthouse Год назад +2

      @@UtterlyTangential just waiting for @pure coincidence to appear

  • @tanya_thivier9
    @tanya_thivier9 Год назад +43

    I’m just here to say that Natsuki’s English has improved a lot, it’s wholesome how much efforts he’s putting into it.
    Also your bar simply can’t be complete without his humour.

  • @bryanturanganT
    @bryanturanganT Год назад +207

    Always love seeing both you and Natsuki together in your videoes! They're always so much fun 🥰

    • @ChrisAbroad
      @ChrisAbroad  Год назад +116

      Agreed! I live vicariously through Natsuki most of the time, haha. We'll be seeing a lot more of him this year to celebrate his 50th!

    • @E-A-Z-Y
      @E-A-Z-Y Год назад +14

      @@ChrisAbroad now that is what I want to hear!!

  • @MetalJesusRocks
    @MetalJesusRocks Год назад +16

    KINSEY!! So cool she got to hang w/ you Chris. 🤘

    • @ChrisAbroad
      @ChrisAbroad  Год назад +5

      She was awesome!

    • @KinsZilla
      @KinsZilla Год назад +3

      Hell yeah! It was such a fun and lovely evening, I actually talked to Ian about games most of the night hahahahaha

    • @_TheElMan
      @_TheElMan Год назад +1

      ​@@KinsZilla I was shocked! My YT universes blending 😂

  • @ViciousEmperor
    @ViciousEmperor Год назад +28

    You've gotten far, Mr.Broad. We don't know eachother, but i can't help but to feel a sense of pride, from the beginning, to this. Congratulations, you crazy Brit. Greetings from your ancient plunderers of the north.

  • @paulboucher1815
    @paulboucher1815 Год назад +88

    Seeing Kinsey, from MetalJesusRocks fame, in an Abroad in Japan video is not the crossover I was expecting. Glad to see her move to Japan went well

    • @Tiger351
      @Tiger351 Год назад +4

      Thank you, I thought I recognised her.

    • @seanconnolly4069
      @seanconnolly4069 Год назад +6

      Hahaha. I actually gave her my ticket because I couldn't go. So happy it got used and not wasted. :)

    • @SkinnyBlackout
      @SkinnyBlackout Год назад +4

      I was like "wait a minute, I think I saw her at MetalJesus!" hahaha

    • @Mrpartyallnight101
      @Mrpartyallnight101 Год назад

      No wonder she looked familier!

    • @TheShinyShow
      @TheShinyShow Год назад

      Knew I recognised her!

  • @Panjangl
    @Panjangl Год назад +71

    12:10 We’ve come full circle, from meeting each other half drunk on the street coming home from the bar to actually running one

  • @shaytheswift_4327
    @shaytheswift_4327 Год назад +8

    The chemistry between the whole Abroad in Japan cast never fails to both entertain and put a smile on my face.

  • @TheMadman5000
    @TheMadman5000 Год назад +98

    29,000 bars?! Holy cow I knew Tokyo was big but jeez that says really put it into perspective for me

    • @alanwong9348
      @alanwong9348 Год назад +27

      Yes but most of them are very tiny and not really the same size compared to a normal pub or bar.

    • @PointReflex
      @PointReflex Год назад +16

      You need that amount not just for Tourist sake, but because Tokyo is the capital of the "Salary System" (or "SS" for the friends) and those people need a place to take a shot in order to live for another week. Otherwise those millions of workers would reach their Capsule Hotels with their hands shaking out of stress and die of a heart attack at 25.

    • @Bardakus
      @Bardakus Год назад +2

      One hell of a bar crawl

    • @Blex_040
      @Blex_040 Год назад +13

      You have to keep in mind, that:
      a) Going to a bar after work is an obligatory part of Japanese work culture
      b) Japan, and especially Tokyo, has lots of themed bars, so drinking is often times not the main attraction
      c) Japanese homes are in most cases either multi-generation houses or tiny apartments, so it's difficult to invite guests over to drink
      Then it makes more sense why Tokyo has so many bars (though the number is still incredibly high)

    • @aoitamashii
      @aoitamashii Год назад +9

      A lot of them are literal holes in the ground/wall with seats for 6-10 people tops.

  • @BewareTheLilyOfTheValley
    @BewareTheLilyOfTheValley Год назад +45

    I didn't even realize at first that this wasn't an Abroad in Japan video but was on the second channel, because it really fits so well into the content there and was very well executed. Never heard of a pop-up bar, similar to the pop-up/themed cafe's, but that's a nice concept to interact with people for a few days without the stress of doing it every single day 😅. I'd have loved to visit the tea portion of the bar (I don't drink alcohol. Yes, I am an utter bore 😂).

    • @aoitamashii
      @aoitamashii Год назад +1

      Yeah, I was really struck by how prolific the whole "pop-up store" concept was in Tokyo a few weeks ago. Because of covid quarantines, I hadn't been there in about 5 years, and I don't remember that really being a thing back then. They were absolutely everywhere in Akiba now though.

  • @teruphoto
    @teruphoto Год назад +39

    I know many of these buildings look alike, but I'm pretty sure I walked past this place back in 2019. Never would have guessed that 4 years later it would be A Bar In Japan.

  • @kazkajiya
    @kazkajiya Год назад +7

    Chris, Sharla, and Natsuki, what an absolutely fantastic trio for a fun project like this. Alex, Paul and Ian doing a great job "behind the scenes" on top of that, and you've got a video that produces a homely feeling of friends hanging out - with yourself being right there in the middle of it. All of you are an absolute inspiration for my future, as I plan on travelling to Japan hopefully within this year or the next . Cheers to you all, and to a bright and fun future!

  • @himredits1198
    @himredits1198 Год назад +28

    Thanks for the drink Chris, it was nice to meet you!

    • @ChrisAbroad
      @ChrisAbroad  Год назад +14

      Thanks so much for coming along! 🍻

  • @tygove906
    @tygove906 Год назад +7

    This should be on the main channel. This video was fantastic.

  • @HD32PLAY
    @HD32PLAY Год назад +51

    "No drinking, only making... Oh very sad" 🤣 I LOVE NATSUKI !!!

  • @echo1eyesonly13
    @echo1eyesonly13 Год назад +10

    The people who got to meet Chris, Sharla, and Natsuki all together are so lucky.

  • @jacobrev6567
    @jacobrev6567 Год назад +62

    Chris and Natsuki are having fun making this video actually

  • @vampiiroseee
    @vampiiroseee Год назад +3

    Natsuki is a national treasure, i get so giddy and happy whenever i see him. Hes such a shining light, a ball of wonder. Meeting him is on my bucket list. 😂

  • @ANoBaka
    @ANoBaka Год назад +41

    It was really fun to be there!
    Thanks for hosting!
    A pity I forgot my magnet though :(

    • @ChrisAbroad
      @ChrisAbroad  Год назад +21

      Damn not the Dr Jelly magnet! Nevertheless thanks for coming along Miku! Glad you had fun 🍻

    • @sharlainjapan
      @sharlainjapan Год назад

      If I can find one lying around our house I’ll send you one! Send me an email with your address 🩷 sharlainjapan@gmail.com

  • @seanconnolly4069
    @seanconnolly4069 Год назад +20

    Argh. I had a ticket for the very last night, but my mom had a heart attack and needed emergency triple bypass surgery so I had to cancel my Japan trip. I was happy I was able to give my ticket to another person (a prominent RUclipsr even! hah!) but super bummer I couldn't make it. Fortunately my moms doing well in her recovery and I can't wait to get back there. Cheers!

    • @gelfie2208
      @gelfie2208 Год назад +2

      hey man, good luck to your mum. Speaking personally, mum definitely beats Chris.

  • @archeosr85
    @archeosr85 Год назад +22

    Natsuki has amazing main character energy in every single video

  • @ThisWillCharacter
    @ThisWillCharacter Год назад +4

    It’s sad that this was temporary. Chris’ channel is what’s inspired me to visit japan and I finally have a plan to go next year. One of my goals while over there is to buy him a drink to say thanks

  • @stickgirl.
    @stickgirl. Год назад +8

    Lovely meeting you guys! Go Van Gang 🥰

  • @SpartanOfLuxon
    @SpartanOfLuxon Год назад +3

    I've been so proud of you Chris. You look great and much happier with the weight loss, Sharla looks phenomenal and you both are so good together.

  • @sectionya
    @sectionya Год назад +12

    This was such a huge project and the video was so well made im surprised this isnt on the main channel!

  • @KinsZilla
    @KinsZilla Год назад +6

    Thank you so much for the amazing night! It was such a blast!!

    • @Dajhaniel
      @Dajhaniel Год назад +1

      Seeing you here felt like a surreal crossover. Amazing!

  • @あそうまつき
    @あそうまつき Год назад +6

    I've been waiting for an event like this too~ Thank you for enjoying the project! Let's do it again Sake lovers Abroad in Japan

  • @jackgray1402
    @jackgray1402 Год назад +5

    Natsuki should open a bar of his own! I believe he would be incredibly popular, not only with fans, but everyone in general.

  • @rapthor666
    @rapthor666 Год назад +7

    Next level fan meeting? Seemed tons of fun guys! Even got 'Uncle Ian' from the Van Gang
    Might even trick Nic, Pete or, dare i say, Ryotaro into working for you...but that's probably already in some thought process 'in the works'.
    Alex did it again, that location looked amazing

  • @PaulFJStam
    @PaulFJStam Год назад +3

    This one of my favorite Abroad In Japan videos ever!!! The vibes are just so good and the cinematography is actually amazing!❤

  • @tigershark2328
    @tigershark2328 Год назад +6

    "We'll see you very soon, right back here, on Abroad in Japan"
    Love to see years of muscle memory kick in, leading to the outro for the main channel!

  • @Nebulacore98
    @Nebulacore98 Год назад +2

    Great to see Natsuki back in a video! Love the bar idea coming to fruition and in a traditional place-Kyoto!
    Can't wait to see what's next!

  • @talonjansen8926
    @talonjansen8926 Год назад +15

    This felt surprisingly... wholesome!?

  • @deoxxys
    @deoxxys Год назад +7

    Natsuki brings great energy to the bar 🎉

  • @cristianjimenez3657
    @cristianjimenez3657 Год назад +3

    Finally, feels like ages ago hearing you talk about opening this on the podcast. It looks like it lived up to all the fun expectations I imagined it would be.

  • @Dikucow
    @Dikucow Год назад +1

    Probably your best video yet! Loved the unique idea

  • @LinariaFreeze
    @LinariaFreeze Год назад +4

    This being uploaded when I'm going to Kyoto tomorrow. Sad to have missed the event, but excited nonetheless. This looks like so much fun!

  • @lexicintron6702
    @lexicintron6702 Год назад +1

    The editing has become more and more refined - The clean transitions and detailing really enhance Chris’ great story telling, and keeps it very engaging. I’m so impressed! And look forward to more ❤ Congrats on your engagement & health/physical achievements.

  • @ChelseaReee
    @ChelseaReee Год назад +6

    I love how Natsuki has become this uber-celebrity in the Abroad in Japan universe!

  • @arikarintekarinki2440
    @arikarintekarinki2440 Год назад +2

    Your mate Natsuki is a sweet heart of a guy. Love his energy that he brings, makes me smile even if it's only for a little while. 😊😊😊

  • @I_am_Lauren
    @I_am_Lauren Год назад +14

    I would be so stoked if Natsuki popped out of a bar! haha
    He needs to pop out of a birthday cake next.

  • @Christian-xf5ke
    @Christian-xf5ke Год назад +2

    This was so much fun. I would have absolutely loved to attend this event. Natsuki is such a great host. I would have been screaming when he came out, that crowd needed more energy!

  • @dannyb016
    @dannyb016 Год назад +6

    This was brilliant, love the effort. Saw Ian serving up those fish things though... poor people! 😂 One thing I loved about the few nights we spent in Kyoto was some of the bars and restaurants, some really cool little places.
    Definitely should get Pete involved if you do another bar opening. Having watched his stream in Premier1 and other bars the other night, he's made for it. You'd have to get him to play dice with the guests though, he sucks at it so he'll be extra drunk 🤪

  • @jake4379
    @jake4379 Год назад +1

    Chris, I am stationed at Misawa airbase up in misawa city and I’ll have been in japan for a year in august. I’ve just found your Channel and I want to thank you for showing me there’s more to japan when what I’ve seen. I’ve been to Tokyo 3 times and it’s been incredible but your channel has shown me that there is so much more to explore in this country. Something I was lacking. Thank you for resparking that adventurous feeling inside me.

  • @WhirlpoolMaelstrom
    @WhirlpoolMaelstrom Год назад +4

    Seeing Kinsey, from MetalJesusRocks fame, in an Abroad in Japan. Mindblown, glad to see she is doing well.

  • @kristophernash3626
    @kristophernash3626 Год назад +1

    Your vids are always so fun and informative. And seeing you run a legit, if brief, bar was entertaining. And I don't think I've said it before, but you found a keeper in Sharla. I wish you both a happy and adventurous life together.

  • @WICKEDMAN85
    @WICKEDMAN85 Год назад +2

    Natsuki the National gift of Japan that keeps on giving so much pleasure and entertainment to the Aboard In Japan family!

  • @katarina1338
    @katarina1338 Год назад +13

    I love Natsuki, he is such a show man! He brings so much laughter and is so naturally friendly to everyone!

  • @hollow7776
    @hollow7776 Год назад +1

    This has to be your best video in a while, really loved everything about it! Especially Natsuki!

  • @Hazdanz
    @Hazdanz Год назад +4

    That ending had strong The Office vibes.

  • @djshinra
    @djshinra Год назад

    Great to finally see the video. Looked like a lot of fun. Great to see 2/3rds of the Van gang and Natsuki! Woo

  • @anactualsandwich
    @anactualsandwich Год назад +4

    This has been your best video yet.

  • @fhinnes
    @fhinnes Год назад +1

    You've outdone yourself again, good sir! I'm so glad to have English as one of my languages so I can enjoy your great content!!!

  • @hollybrennan7128
    @hollybrennan7128 Год назад +4

    Would love to come and meet you, Sharla and everyone if I one day get to go to Japan. You're all such a fun group and I hope you and Sharla had a great birthday! :D

  • @guptacorp
    @guptacorp Год назад +1

    Looks like loads of Fun! Rizzataro was missed though, as well as one of the 2 Pete's. Yes, pick your Pete, guaranteed to liven up any party 🥳

  • @godzillaguy
    @godzillaguy Год назад +4

    Loved seeing Sharla chuckle in the background when Chris says "Taste the Sack, it's great!"🤣

  • @harrypoter6591
    @harrypoter6591 Год назад

    man ive been watching you for years & i gotta saynatsuki is just something else. he is just ,cant put it in words

  • @asukaseto
    @asukaseto Год назад +6

    Natsuki mocking Chris' walk with his girl LMAO he did Chris so dirty 😭

  • @forshizzlemywizzle
    @forshizzlemywizzle Год назад +1

    Seeing Natsuki is so heartwarming. I love that man.

  • @HailHydra27
    @HailHydra27 Год назад +2

    How on earth is this not a main channel video? This was awesome

  • @catherinelam9381
    @catherinelam9381 Год назад

    U never fail to surprise us, Chris, great work! Can't wait to see what's up ur sleeve next time

  • @kaydesign
    @kaydesign Год назад +4

    Natski was Rocking the kimono. The pack of cigarettes and phone really completed the outfit 🇯🇵❤

  • @nicholausbuthmann1421
    @nicholausbuthmann1421 Год назад +1

    Oh Chris, you made me laugh beautifully and deeply. Thank You Again ! Much appreciated!

  • @jaclynconti6461
    @jaclynconti6461 Год назад +3

    I never had to muffle my laughter so hard at work before while watching a video more than this one XDDDDD

  • @luisfernandomurillo3631
    @luisfernandomurillo3631 Год назад

    So happy to hear about your bar, Chris! I'm moving to Osaka in August and will certainly look forward to meeting you and Natsuki one day in nearby Kyoto! Wonderful channel!

  • @lummoxicide1502
    @lummoxicide1502 Год назад +2

    I love when Natsuki is around...a real dynamic duo

  • @g_y.rtz420
    @g_y.rtz420 Год назад

    you know i know everyone knows this and has pointed it out countless times, but the quality of yours shots are impeccable in every upload. just unbelievable good, almost unmatched in this platform.
    That out of the way, this was a brilliant idea through and through. Meeting alex is one of the best things to happen in this channel. Featuring and incorporating local products and services was also great. Chris just has a knack for making you fall in love with japan i tell you, just leagues above everyone else doing j-vlogging.

  • @TheHermesLP
    @TheHermesLP Год назад +5

    Goddamn, I love Natsuki. His face when he learned he had to work there, like "Work? Again with this motherf...". XD

  • @theShadeslayer
    @theShadeslayer Год назад +1

    Wow, this is a really high effort video - I can't imagine how many issues there were to overcome to make this work! Very cool idea.

  • @antzerobooks
    @antzerobooks Год назад +17

    i'd like to imagine that natsuki was tricked to some drinks but got sucked into overwork as a bartender instead

  • @nomadiclapse
    @nomadiclapse Год назад

    Loved the 'Yojimbo' shot at 11:44 of Natsuki walking down the old street. Perfect!

  • @elina9888
    @elina9888 Год назад +3

    chris and natsuki seem like perfect duo to open an actual bar

  • @JaySharknado
    @JaySharknado Год назад +1

    Worlds colliding - so interesting to see Kinsey there at 10:36. I used to watch her collab videos with MetalJesusRocks with more regularity a number of years ago. Great video!

  • @TheShadowCamo
    @TheShadowCamo Год назад +5

    Natsuki is entertainment personified. He's the most exrtroverted Japanese person I've ever seen. LOL.
    I think you could actually make this a succesful business in a bigger location! If you can hack the schedule.

  • @Liz-qm4rb
    @Liz-qm4rb Год назад +5

    I'm only minutes into the video, but OMG i just came back from kyoto!!! This video should have come out sooner!!! 😢

  • @mjimeneznyc
    @mjimeneznyc Год назад +1

    Natsuki is always great. This was a fun idea, keep it rolling Chris, fun video.

  • @KingZappa
    @KingZappa Год назад +4

    Hyyyyppppeeeee!
    Kakkoi = Gigachad. Noted! ;)

  • @UsedToBeMax
    @UsedToBeMax Год назад

    One of the best videos to come from this channel ever