How Much Weight I Lost Travelling 2,000km Across Japan
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- Опубликовано: 14 дек 2019
- Travelling 2,000km across Japan was a dream come true. But it often felt like a nightmare. Finally, the full story revealed about what happened on my Journey Across Japan.
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No matter what he says, Journey Across Japan is better than every RUclips Red series.
This is so true xD
Better than *anything* on real television.
Oh yea, I forgot YT Red was a thing.
@@nook201 so did everybody else. I had YT premium for a month and checked out all the Red contents. It's all dumb. Poorly acted, cheap productions, lame-ass scripts and totally unattractive titles, artwork etc. It feels budget from beginning to end.
RUclips Red is still a thing?!!
The fact that Journey Across Japan is free is utterly amazing.
The fact Abroad in Japan isn't on TV is crazy
His editing skills are literally like it from a TV show too. It's greatm
Right?! So much effort, incredible content, and creativity.
He got that ad money.
I've never thought about it, but it really is high quality
This cycle across Japan series is a comfort series of mine. I watch it when I'm having a bad day or I'm lonely or missing the outside world thanks to the global panini. I know I'm very late but thank you so much for creating this amazing series.
OMGosh, a global panini sounds so awesome. I want some.
Same for me. The cycle series is an antidote to anything horrible ruining my happiness.
Agreed!
I've rewatched the series about 5 months in the last month or two. It's a lovely way to cope with the lockdowns, and it's making me really want to cycle about lol
Me too 🙂
This series helped me get through a 3 month battle with insomnia. The nights were a lot less miserable thanks to you.
I think I'm going through that now, though I've decided to embrace it (to a point) and just be unemployed for the moment. Do wish the amount of sleep I need hadn't ballooned compared to when I was working though....
Glad you got through that though, from the sounds of it. Some people are less understanding of it as even being a thing that others struggle with, I've learned that all-too-well, as you may have.
People were dissapointed? Journey across Japan is the best thing youve ever done.
Alan Buchholz amen
Are you implying the rest is even worse?!
@@TotalRookie_LV He's implying that Journey across japan was good you muppet.
@@xander1052 LoL, I'm not gonna explain the joke, it's likely gonna fly over your head again anyway.
@@TotalRookie_LV I can tell now you were pretending to be like those people who get onto the Shitty comment videos, but you cannot tell from text what is a joke and what is not easily.
Chris, you're way too hard on yourself about Journey Across Japan; it's genuinely one of my favourite series on RUclips.
This is the first series I’ve ever skipped episodes on JUST so I can watch 2 or 3 at a time lol
Honestly i agree
Too True!! Give yourself a break. And...yes, get Emma on a mini-series. Maybe "SENDAI TO WAKKANAI?
I came here to say this. I dont know why you're unhappy with the work you did. This was an absurdly difficult challenge and you actually completed it successfully. I dont know what you had in mind for the series but you did very well. Don't be so hard on yourself. Most people wouldnt have the balls to even try this and you actually completed it.
Exactly. Its not about we dont see, its about we do see and what youve shown us has been tremendous! Youre hard work certainly paid off chris, seriously
Dude, like... you're being REALLY hard on yourself! I mean, I watched the ENTIRE series after the fact and thought it was awesome! It was like being in Japan without being there! Thank you so much! This was my highlight for an entire week! It was great!
I feel exactly the same way. It was incredible!!
You know, the fact Chris was starting to get choked up when saying he hoped that this series would put a smile on someone's face when having a bad day is incredibly sweet.
I personally have had an insanely rough past few weeks. So I decided to watch this series in full for the first time (I had seen 3-4 before as they were the first of his videos I'd watched), and I'm so glad I did. I loved every video in this series; I learned a lot and had numerous laughs.
So Chris, I can definitely say you got your wish. Thank you so much for making this series and can't wait to go to these places one day. And thanks for the laugh on these rough days.~
P.S. Loving the latest series so far!
To be honest, Journey Across Japan has been one of the most entertaining things to come out of this channel.
Id even go as far as to say one of the best things on youtube
@@X6Thunder Bold! But it is up there.
I don't know if that is a compliment or an insult😂😂😂
Indeed
(I loved it either way) It was amazing to follow, hilarish most of the time and seing you crumble down to a mere shadow of what most would call a human being was a nice way to spent 10 hours of my facking life.
Chris what are you talking about?
Journey across Japan was like a magic
@OneHairyGuy natsuki's quotes should be more popular
OneHairyGuuuh
@OneHairyGuy like a magic inst a natsuki quote tho
I use a f*ckin cleaner all the time
@@akrambendali8295 , how about a Natsuki's Quotes channel? I think that'd work, don't you? ;)
Chris should win an award for this series. The amount of creativity, the entertainment value, the sights and sounds of Japan that were so perfectly brought right to our screens is really like a magic. I love the whole "travel guide while doing a cycling challenge" concept, the variety of having several interesting personalities join as guests, the comedic interactions between friends, the daily challenges that kept me on the edge to see how things would pan out for the day, and of course the birth of Dr Jelly Commercials. Even the things that seemed like "mishaps" like the rain, the bike breaking, things not working out as planned during your journey made it more real and engaging on hindsight (although I can empathise with how frustrating and painful it might have been at that time, but just hope to say that these seemingly darker parts make Journey across Japan as authentic and outstanding as it is, because we all know that life isn't perfect and being too perfect would just look scripted.) I'm just really thankful for this series and I've even watched a few of the videos more than once (that shows it's rewatch potential). Although I'm a bit late to the party (these videos were filmed in 2018), but I feel that there's no better time I could have watched them as I really miss travelling to Japan because I can't due to the pandemic and these videos are helping me tide through those feelings. Thank you so much !
You're way too hard on yourself, I've just finished watching Journey Across Japan and thought it was amazing.
You are hilarious, and alongside your guests you kept me amused and entertained throughout.
Japan has always interested me and your videos have done nothing but fuel my desire to visit the country, if only I wasn't so broke 😒
You should set aside any negative thoughts of the experience and take pride in what you accomplished and the fact that you created a thoroughly enjoyable series. I look forward to watching future content 😊
Perfectly sums up my feelings
Natsuki's cover's so good this video's gonna get a copystrike.
It's the first time in history I'd actively welcome it.
Your videos has opened my eyes to a Japan outside of Tokyo which was my focus for many years. Now, when I make my Journey across Japan I may not even go to Tokyo.
That being said, I laughed my head off when you stated you were doing this with no prep or experience and I felt sorry for you when I realised you were editing every video despite having a team with you. 4 hours sleep and cycling 50km should only be done during wartime emergencies.
The product was great and would love to see more but whilst you maintain a good level of health and sleep. It may have reduced the f words and sarcasm levels. But I low key enjoyed it but realised that major sponsors would have swerved you because of it.
Well done.
Gradually catching up with your fast English
You're joking about that copyright strike, but it can actually happen if someone in the video is even humming a part of the song. Someone could manually review the video and actually do it. The copyright system on RUclips is completely and utterly broken.
You're your own biggest critic. Whenever another episode of Journey Across Japan popped up it was instantly the highlight of my day, and I was actually happy the series was spread out a little longer than a weekly upload.
I came into the series late but it's so good that, if I'd watched it from the beginning, I would have been completely fine with waiting for a new episode. The worst part of your favorite series is watching it come to an end.
RIGHT!
Chris has got to be a professional editor or something. He's literally perfect at it👌
I mean this is his profession? lol
@@AbdullahKhwaja I mean it's good considering the fact most youtubers have a team of multiple professionals doing it for them
Been stuck at home, sick with covid. Turns outs covid can be a good thing! Because it lead me to this video series! :D However many mistakes may have been made in the planning and production of this series, it doesn't matter to me. I enjoyed it immensely and it was inspiring. I've always toyed with the idea of going to Japan. If nothing else, I now have a much better idea of which parts of Japan I think I would like to visit thanks to this series.
Good work Chris and team and guests. Thank you for putting it all together.
Hi Chris, this is the first time I have ever commented on a RUclips video. I just finished binge watching Journey Across Japan, and it was brilliant, informative, humorous and beautiful. Don’t give up. It was worth it.
Ali Haydar
Hi Ali, thanks👍🏽
I just binge watched it all also. It was awesome! My 12 year old son and I are learning Japanese together and planning a trip. We both watched it and found too many things we want to see and do! I’m sure we’ll be watching it again to help narrow it down. Might have to make more than one trip!
I really love how you make sure viewers can find the places you go! I’ve not seen anyone else who gives the itinerary on their videos like you do! You did great! If you felt like it was worth it on a personal level it was definitely worth it from a viewer perspective!
@@pinkfluffydino8217 i just watched them all as well!
DITTO!!!!!
I've just finished binge watching it too. Thought it was great and definitely worth it! I've always wanted to visit Japan, but this series has definitely given me the push to finally go.
There’s that badass intro. Nice to see it back.
Rob Gavagan Oh hello Rob
One last time!
I missed that intro
RUclips is a smaller place then I imagined...
@@AbroadinJapan What's the song called, anyway?
The amazing thing about Journey Across Japan is that I can't imagine any other youtuber wanting to do such a thing, I mean it's exhausting, it's risky, it's really amazing. But very little people would do it, because it requires lots of planning, lots of sacrifice, and resources, so seeing this series come to fruition is pretty amazing.
5:29 complete saying is "jack of all trades is a master of none, but is still better than master of one." This series is one of the best. It has it all, fun, travel, scenary, jokes, guests. I got into your videos due to this series and have been a fan ever since. I'm sorry to hear that you had a hard time, maybe if you took your time, it would have been easier for you but I love these videos. They are like a comfort videos for me. Jokes and scenary gives me a feeling of not being held down in one place. This maybe an unpopukar opinion but i like this better than journey across japan 2. I really hope you do something like this again!
5:23 As someone who watched every episode, I can say that I watched it all as a unique travel vlog. It never felt like a weightloss or cycling series, but more like a series that introduces an interesting and much more adventurous way of touring Japan as opposed to just "take this train to this train to this train and boom, there you are." I think that's what I liked most about it.
That's what it felt to me, and what made it interesting for me. An adventure across japan as you would not really see anywhere else. But for me the challenges added via comments are what really helped the series as a whole develop to that point. Most challenges led to interesting ways and investigation of the overal area.
exactly this. I’ve watched the whole series 4-5 times and I’m never bored. It feels like an experience, an immersive series that is entertaining, visually pleasing, informative and funny.
I concur, to all of it.
Loved it, somewhat reminiscent of Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown
2020 : "Journey across the kitchen , never ending blending of despair."
Yes, we need Chris to do a Christmas cooking show with guests such as Rissotoro, Natsuki, Sharla and the others.
@@officialaveq516 yeah... That... That's what I meant. Go with that!
Lol
Journey across Jun's Kitchen.
@@officialaveq516 well I'd definitely watch that!
Having binged this series in just a few days, it's entirely boggling that you should feel anything but pride putting something so good into the world
I hope your perspective continues to change with time
Thanks for all the entertainment!
Chris, I hope the passage of time has changed your perspective on this masterpiece of a web series.
I've just come back to this after several years and i enjoyed it just as much (if not more) as the first time around. What you accomplished with this series deserves so much kudos, and i can think of several televised japan travel series that have been released since this that could learn a lot from what you did.
Plus, you cycled 2000km!!! TWO THOUSAND! Ridiculous!
Anyway, ive been going through a very difficult time in my personal life lately but re-experiencing this series has been one of the few bright spots and something i could look forward to. I hope you can now look back on this with pride, with the knowledge that your hard work paid off and you made a masterpiece that still brings joy to people all these years later.
Thank you.
Meanwhile:
“This is the most perfect series on RUclips. I wouldn’t change a thing” - me watching Journey Across Japan
Same here! This series reinvigorated my desire to visit Japan someday. It was the first time I actually binged on a RUclips series, lol
Chris, you're being entirely too hard on yourself. Journey Across Japan was an incredible series. I loved every minute of it. I dare say I am better for having watched it. You showed us some of the most beautiful parts of Japan that normal tourists may never have gotten the chance to see. You showed us the real Japan. So thank you, Chris. Go easy on yourself man- after all- it wasn't the destination, it was the journey that meant so much.
Completely agree.
Totally right!
🥰😭🥰😭🥰😭🥰😭
Well said.
🙏👏👏👏
Agreed.
I just watched it for the first time and as someone who didn't watch it in real time I can't comment on the wait time, but this was a masterpiece of a series to consume. Thanks for making it. Can't wait to watch the other two!
It was totally worth it man. The humanity laced through it is wonderful, the sights awesome, the humour honest, cutting and brilliantly questionable. I loved it and I will continue to love it. Thank you!
NOTIFICATION SQUAD: Who’s ready for Abroad on a Skateboard?!
On a serious note, I am genuinely sorry guys for my poor handling of Journey Across Japan. I let myself down and everyone who watches and enjoys the channel. I do believe my blundering stupidity held the series back from greatness. That being said, I am proud of it - like an awkward son - and depending on what day it is, I feel a sense of regret or a sense of gratitude for being able to undertake such a journey, and take thousands of people around the world along for the ride. It’s given me a lot to think about for 2020. BUT what would you like to see on the channel next year? Throw some ideas my way and let's make them happen.
And if you're bored this Christmas, why not watch the entire series on this glorious playlist: bit.ly/35q8iYn
Buy me a ticket to japan!
I thought your series was awesome.
Honestly, I love your content. Just keep doing what makes you happy!
Maybe get some foreign people in Japan
Me
People were actually dissatisfied? I watched every single video and I loved them all :I...
I loved it all as well, but I remember when the videos came out and the upload schedule started to shift there were a lot of mean and honestly hurtful comments about it. Some were trying to just joke about it but weren't being seriously mean but some were really trying to bully Chris into going back to the daily uploads. I absolutely loved watching the series, and I felt that if he needed to change the upload schedule to keep putting out quality content, then I'd be just as happy to wait a bit longer between episodes. This is probably the most unique series I've seen on RUclips in a very long time and it's my favorite ever
Agreed! I loved it, and didn't care about the release schedule.
Same here. Enjoyed the series. Chris is brutal on himself.
Me too! I’ve watched all episodes multiple times too
I completely agree. I absolutely loved the entire series. It really was a fun adventure to watch. Keep at it Chris!
Wait, so that guy falling down wasn't scripted? It really was too much perfect
Finding this years later and seeing how much disappointment he felt over it is almost surreal. This was lovely, I am so glad I watched it. You did a beautiful thing.
it was worth it for the dr jelly advert alone! never mind every other positive!
This, sadly, sounds like the life of every RUclipsr. Ambition, overworking, regret... Weight loss and gain. Haha.... ha.
I think you accomplished a LOT during this series and I enjoyed keeping up with it, even if you didn't complete ALL of your insane goals! Looking forward to more! :)
Hell yee
Lucky number 777. 👌🍀
Watched parts of this series as it aired and finally watched it all from start to finish 4 years later. Rewatching this made me realize this was the series that truly made me fall in love with Japan and sparked my interest to learn more about it. It really opened my eyes to how much there is to do and how beautiful Japan truly is. Can’t wait until I can actually come and experience it for myself. It may not be the perfect series in your opinion, Chris but truly thank you so much for creating this series.
Put up the episodes with Emma. Call it Journey Across Japan: The Lost Tapes and just try and use as much B-roll as possible and perform a narration over it. You got this Chris!
I’m Japanese living in America, and journey across Japan brought me home for a bit, thanks Chris!
@OneHairyGuy that'd take FOREVER, like no joke. i'd still watch it though :)
@@001choctaw I drove about 1900 miles in 16-18 hours it was fun as hell
@OneHairyGuy me too
@OneHairyGuy Wow that would be quite the journey by bike!
@鎮圧 話せますよ。
It's kind of sad that that you feel the release schedule put a cloud over the project. I loved Journey Across Japan. It was one of the best web-series I've ever seen. I was excited for every episode, and if I had to wait a long time for an episode to come out, that just made me anticipate it more. I would stop whatever I was doing an play the episodes on my TV whenever they were uploaded. I'd much prefer to wait a long time for something and have it be good than have a consistent schedule and it's mediocre. Nobody was disappointed by what you produced, and any disappointed that resulted from production delays was more than made up for when we got the episodes.
And I didn't get the sense that it didn't know what it wanted to be. It firmly felt like a travel show, with the cycling being a twist that made it unique.
I hope you'd consider doing a redux for the east coast next year. Now that you have the experience, you could safely film all of it and not worry about editing until the trip is entirely over, at which point you can put the videos out daily, or weekly or whatever. Also, now that you've established a format, it would be easier to hire an editor or assistant editor. Schedule in some days off of filming on the way and you've got a bulletproof plan.
Whatever you end up doing next though, I'm sure it's gonna be great!
Just watched the original Journey Across Japan again nearly 5 years later, and it’s just as good as it was the first time.
Good on you for losing weight, Chris. I’ve been on my own weight loss journey since September 2022 and lost nearly 60 pounds. The kicker? I’ve barely exercised this whole time 😂 the biggest part of weight loss is what you actually eat as I’m sure you figured out with Journey Across Japan.
Please go back to Matsuyama and see Kazu again! I love her personality. She reminds me a lot of Natsuki.
And show us more of Hiroyuki from Niigata City. I detect a bit of that dry British humor from him, and that’s the only time I’ve seen him on your channel.
I’m very very late to the party here but the fact that i binged this entire series in like two or three days says a lot about how much i enjoyed it! I think it’s ok to acknowledge that you can allways do better, but i can guarantee you that this series as a whole was more than a success, and based around several other comments here, i think you managed to put a smile on so many peoples faces! Amazing job done! Absolutely loved it.
I have a theory that the man that fell in the background on the beach was actually Ryotoro himself. That's the reason his expression is so smug, because he planned it.
2020: "Journey Across the Gym"
Chris Broad on a journey to become the most shredded british youtuber living in Japan.
I might be a couple years late, but here goes! Chris, this series was the greatest thing I've ever seen on RUclips. Even more amazing than the entire series is this reflection of it and sharing what you learned with us. In between the series I saw your other videos, like the ones about your teacher days, and couldn't help but try to imagine how your former students might feel if they came across your channel and this series. How cool would it be to have had a teacher who you personally knew go out and not only accomplish a feat like this, but also share such an interesting journey as such a humorous host alongside wonderful guests of various nations among the amazing locations of Japan. Thank you Chris and crew.
"Maybe we can resurrect the great Doctor Jelly." There is some foreshadowing here, just trust me on this one.
I went through some existential depression over the summer, and "Journey Across Japan" played a BIG part in helping me out of this slump. It inspired me to live more and take risks. Not only is it beautifully shot and fantastically edited, but there's so much fun humour, cultural value, and sincerity in the content. You should be VERY proud of this project, because I'm eager to encourage others to watch every episode.
I couldnt have said it better
Me too, glad it helped you like it did me
Hope you're doing great now!
@@Gabranth2 I am, thanks!
Funny how "entertainment" accompanies you through different periods of your life... For all you guys feeling the need for long time company: watch "critical role campaign 2" you won't regret it
And thx Chris! I really like your bitter-happy character 😊
The whole series should have been on TV, utter class and quality content.
Juan Toime I disagree, TV means he wouldn’t have complete creative control over his awesome videos
i thought the same thing. it was really fucking good
Tallon Pretty sure he meant it DESERVES to be on TV.
I mean it inspired me to seriously want to visit Japan and I've been saving this year to make it happen next year.
What I loved about the series and about this whole channel is how it doesn't really have much to do with the Japanese pop culture stuff like anime and manga and cafes and cosplay etc. Don't get me wrong I like my weeby otaku goodness as much as anyone else. But this channel is the one that really made me want to go and visit the country. The shimanami kaido cycle is now my next bucket list goal, that looked incredible!
Hi Chris. I don’t usually comment on videos but just wanted to say what an incredible series this was. Every single episode was filmed and edited to perfection. You showcased Japan better than any commercial series. Although you may have found the whole process slightly disappointing but for us the viewers, this was such a treat to watch. Thank you for taking us on the journey!
just watching this video after seeing the whole series through for the first time and, maybe people weren't happy with you and your efforts at the time, but man am i grateful that these videos exist and totally blown away by not just the production quality but also the fact that you achieved it while CYCLING across the country. that anyone would give you shit sorta baffles me.
i decided to watch it after finishing your most recent journey in the north, and the quality of this older (and originating) series truly stands up. i tend to go through phases with the youtubers i watch, including you over the years, but you've got to be my favorite for the lengths you go to to put out entertaining and informative content.
Chris, I think it was Risottaro himself who traveled back in time to photobomb his introduction... It was all planned!!
That would genuinely be an incredible plot twist.
We will someday die, but Risottoro keeps on living...
It's Risottoro... but somehow older?! まさか！？
@@federicoleonora9525 Well that's what happens when you travel back into time to an earlier point in your life. You'll be older than your earlier you.
He came back with a cure for Chris's illness but unfortunately dropped it on re-entry.
Here's an idea... Journey Across Japan: Director's Cut
Yeah, he could even put it on his second channel.
i bet that it even has the snyder cut
2022 viewing squad! Still want to see those missing episodes with commentary by Chris!
I only started watching you a few days ago Chris, but honestly, you've already helped me. I've been in a rough place, but watching your videos and the joy you shared with your friends on this trip has truly helped me to get away from my own stress and struggles for a few hours each night. It clearly took a toll on you, but what you created was a fantastic series that's touched many people.
What I'm simply trying to say is thank you for sharing this trip with us.
Also, glad to hear you and Sharla are dating now - that chemistry was undeniable xD
This is like if Michelangelo, when he completed David, stood back and said “Oi, what a pile of rubbish. Wish I’d done the whole thing different.” You created a masterpiece. Thank you for doing so.
Well, many of the great artists say that their work is never complete but rather that they are forced to abandon it.
"Joey the animation man"
- Chris Broad 2019
This was an incredible series, it's been my companion for the last two weeks or so and I'm devastated that it's over. I also learnt loads about Japan, mainly that getting a Muslim I can't have any of the delicious food there
I just watched this video now after binging through the 2020 and 2021 Journey Across Japan videos. Thank you for bring us the OG JAJ in 2018. I honestly found a more profound appreciation for Japan, for nature, culture, and among many other things, if it weren't for this insane weight-loss/travel/challenge/near-death experience you had through 46 days in 2018.
So when's the sequel, "Walk Across Japan" coming out, Chris?
Well... ruclips.net/video/utCH1qfKRdQ/видео.html
@@alexzander4426 That doesn't look like crawling, although there are several handicapped people in the series. This is a joke. Please forgive me.
Ole Rasmussen What?
@@Ole_Rasmussen ?
@@Ole_Rasmussen I can’t forgive you
I'm not gonna lie, I missed the Journey Across Japan intro song.
I keep thinking it’s Living In A Box by Living In A Box.
I can’t be the only one.
Does anyone have any idea what the song he uses for the video compilation at the end is called?
After seeing him on Trash Taste and seeing the Love Hotel video, I had to see what this series was about and it did not disappoint. I had a lot of fun watching this and I even learned a thing or two! Looking forward to the second Journey Across Japan! I hope you'll compare the two journeys after your second one is done.
Absolutely the best series of youtube video ever ! I really enjoyed it.
Chris might be my favourite person of 2019.
-of 2019
+1
Dude, you're being unreasonably hard on yourself. I thought Journey Across Japan was a great series and made me a regular viewer. I love travel log documentaries and you did this one justice. An intriguing premise, interesting places, plenty of useful and/or fun information. If you keep at it, I could see you rising to Bourdain levels of travel documentary.
Please don't let this dissuade you from doing more series like this.
I myself, retract all the nasty comments I made about Chris' upload schedule + broken promises. It really was a unique series, genuinely got excited every upload.
This! Why so hard on yourself, Chris? This was an amazing journey, and an amazing series! So what if you said daily uploads and it turned out impossible? Still amazing!
ABSOLUTELY
Journey Across Japan comforts me every time. Thank you, Chris!
Good show. I managed to finish all the playlist. :D Thanks for working so hard Chris and friends.
The "long lost" Emma episodes seem like good content for the second channel lol
I second this proposal
I knew I wasn't the only one wanting to see that footage, let's make this most upvoted comment in hopes he does use it in the second channel :)
Put creepy music over them and title them "the downward spiral of a mentally insane man"
At least do a montage of some sort, I'd say.
Top 10 lost anime episodes
And just like that, Journey Across Japan is over. I just wanted to congratulate you on relasing this Epilouge-video and finishing the project. But I also want to thank you for all the amazing work, time and effort you have put into this project, Chris! It's one of my favorite video-series on RUclips, without a doubt. Keep up the amazing work!
Thanks Viktor! Now this epilogue is up I finally feel it's over and perhaps I can sit back and enjoy it all a bit more. Have yourself a great Christmas and thanks again for the kind words!
Second time i've watched this through - Your apologies in this video remain unwarranted, you and the team did something fantastic that can't easily be found on RUclips.
This is the best series of video I've ever seen on RUclips. Well Done!
chris its not about the weight lost...
its about the experience gained :)
Definitely. If I tell myself that, the guilt disappears ;)
Agreed! It's about the journey, not the destination! :)
Honestly I think learning that you can’t do everything yourself is one of the hardest lessons in life. You don’t really know what your limit is until you’ve pushed yourself past it.
I learned that myself this year when I took 4 project classes, 1 normal class, running a club, and working a part time job. It was ridiculous. My grades are worse, my projects didn’t meet my personal expectations, and I was always over worked and burned out. I feel like overall I came out a wiser and more experienced person, but man did it take a toll.
Tbh I really liked Journey Across Japan, I could tell a lot of work went into it. I watched every episode and it’s one of my favorite series on RUclips despite being nothing like what I usually watch. I hope what you do next is even better now that you’ve gotten a little wiser. 🙂
Easily one of me favorite channels. I love his happy and uplifting energy
Amazing series , I had a blast watching it . Thanks Chris !
Chris- these were some of my favourite videos on youtube- end of. Watching from the first episode, I felt the struggle with you from the start. Having watched your videos for a long time prior, it felt really unusual to see you going on an adventure that was clearly anything other than scripted. The first day it poured down on you, I found myself shouting at the screen for you to just take a break. But you soldiered on- for us. That matters man. When the videos slowed down, we were all genuinely worried about you. Some updates would have been nice, just to reduce the related-anxiety as a viewer and fan. Howeve, the culmination of this adventure is a series of beautiful, heart-warming, educational, inspirational, funny and genuinley superb videos, chronicalling the Journey. I don't think I'll ever get the theme song out of my head... (can we have a link to it please? I need to add it to my music collection).
This series was a delight to watch- as are most of your other videos. It would be great if you went back to a weekly video again- mix it up between the ones where you just talk to us in your room and the ones where you show us amazing places.
Thank you chap. Thank you so much.
Hi! Just replying to the theme song thing, it's on Epidemic Sound and here's the link: www.epidemicsound.com/track/LqD8PcIohA
here it is ruclips.net/video/BexELRm6j5g/видео.html
Maruusha TV legend!
I missed that intro music so much
Oh yeah, it was a good pick m great song
Just watched the whole thing today and absolutely loved it. It was so comforting and fun from start to end. Thank you so much for this series.
It was bloody brilliant, I’m years late discovering this series but I binged watched the whole lot. More please :)
Hey Chris, I did my own cycle trip across Japan 13 years ago (Nagasaki to Wakkanai) while I was single and I stumbled across your series just this month and binged watch it with my wife. We absolutely LOVED it. So many fond memories of cycling and meeting people, and some deja vu moments (I received Yakult instead of biscuits) as well. Through your videos I was able to tell my wife more about my journey as well and relive some of those wonderful cities I passed through.
Wanted to say thank you so much for the series (I too was burnt out mentally and physically towards the end and stopped blogging) and it was by no means a let down in any way. Looking forward to your next adventure! (or just release the unreleased episodes...haha)
I understand you had different expectations and I think your perfectionalism is a good thing to become better and better, but also why you have such mixed feelings about the whole project.
But I think almost all your followers have loved the series. I certainly did, it was an awesome trip across Japan with beautiful vista´s, interesting people, and so many fun moments.
I hope you do something like this in the future again. But maybe in a way thats less exhausting for yourself.
Thanks Jasper; I think it'd be great to do something like this again. I learned a heck of a lot (especially what not to do) and I think with a bit more planning, and some help on the editing front, we may be able to pull of something rather special. Keep an eye out for 2020!
I just watched the whole series and it was incredible! Thanks so much for doing it! Loved it
This series was amazing! Thank you!
Maybe the real journey across japan was the friends we made along the way
Omg is that a motherfucking one piece reference
@@dio5993 no............
Okay, Joel.
5:32 Additional pun opportunity: "Journey Across Japan 2: Abroad on Aboard"
Had to read it out loud 3 times to fully get it xD
This is gold
I'm two years later but I have to say I loved Journey Across Japan. It transforms from one thing to another but it is consistently fun and interesting.
Really enjoyed the videos you created mate! Keep up the great work.
Less than 30 seconds in and already Natsuki is being a legend.
I had no idea Journey Across Japan was eating away at you Chris. I genuinely thought it was successful, inspiring, education and entertaining in every way. Please don't beat yourself up over it, it truly was a mastercrafted experience that I continue to talk about and re-watch. Thank you for everything you do Chris and his team!
couldnt agree more
This is my favourite series on RUclips of all time, thanks Chris!
Take care of your health Chris. You are super talented and creative. You didnt disappoint anyone
16:50 'Since August, I've been taking 10,000 steps every day'
So... Walking Across Japan?
Get people to say “Journey across Japan” was my fav moment
It's been quite the Journey tonfollow you all along when watching the whole playlist, especially since I saw some of the other series first. Glad you didn't give up on the concept and kept the series coming.
Congrats on that achievement!!!
Just binged it over this week and really enjoyed it. Sorry about all the hardships it caused!
Chris - "I lost 2g"
"i lost my will to live"
You’re way to hard on yourself - the series was fantastic - educational, exciting, and hilarious!
Best moment was when Natsuki made Chris wear the Cherry hat, and his uncontrollable laughter. I've watched that like 10 times.
I am still, to this day, rewatching this series and thoroughly enjoying it. Thank you so much Chris for creating this, it's a truly timeless gem for me
This was a fantastic series! Great that there is a closing video, but no need to overthink it. Such a journey is undoubtedly worth it!
This was a beautiful ending to Journey across Japan Chris.
Dr. Jelly was the best thing about this whole thing.
Agreed.
Ever since that video I’ve blurted out “Dr. JELLY!”, every time I see or hear anything jelly related 😂
@@Roy-ml5fn LOL.
yes but it was sad to see him get electrocuted
The part that cracks me up in the Dr. Jelly commercial. Is when he does the narrator voice.
Looking back on this from 2021, this is an amazing accomplishment! Thanks so much for sharing your experience. A great binge watch for anyone even remotely interested in Japan!
Fantastic series! Thank you so much for the journey. And thank you team.