NOTIFICATION SQUAD: Four episodes and 1,000km on a journey to Japan's most remote corner, by ice breaker ships, sleds and steam trains. This promises to be one of our most epic adventures yet and we can't wait to take you along for the ride to one of the Japan's most underrated and neglected regions. The episodes will drop every few days throughout May, so keep an eye out and be sure to hit the notorious notification bell so you don't miss the next part! 🇯🇵You can read more about our first day in Hokkaido here: www.funliday.com/abroadinjapan/journals/89967

@batotskie3744

Жыл бұрын

No way

@romaining-gala

Жыл бұрын

hey affable man

@antisal4192

Жыл бұрын

Lets GO

@mihneasuditu8789

Жыл бұрын

Hello

@costa2k1

Жыл бұрын

Cheers

My acting was beyond your imagination, wasn't it mate? Just don't tell anyone that those shattered glasses were crushed ice thrown by the paesant.

@bruhder5854

Жыл бұрын

How did the candy that fell on the floor taste? Did the dirt add to the flavor? 👀

@Lonesome__Dove

Жыл бұрын

Hahha! Great behind the scenes info. Ty.

@Mara_1337

Жыл бұрын

I was wondering if it was something like that or if you guys just said "oh well, one window repair is in the budget" hahahaha

@Krageesh

Жыл бұрын

Natsuki had no trigger discipline: had his finger on the trigger with the rifle on his shoulder, so yes, this is a point for you

@invaderzam

Жыл бұрын

*golf clap*

in all honesty the production value of Journey Across Japan is better than most modern TV shows, keep up the great work guys

@divyanshnikhaley4207

Жыл бұрын

fuckin hell

@Enjun38

Жыл бұрын

I'd watch any documentary Chris does over any big budget one anyday. If big budget companies started hiring Chris I'd be beyond hype

@barkustyler6569

Жыл бұрын

Got me with the fozen Joey "Oh yeah mate, its fuck'in cold" production value 1/5, comedy timing 5/5... total effect over 9000!!!

@povertymidas

Жыл бұрын

It is a fantastic edit!

@robshideout

Жыл бұрын

Gonna one up you and say better than some movies that released in the past years

Natsuki's intros get more cinematic every time and I absolutely love it

@johnnychopsocky

5 ай бұрын

Eventually Natsuki is just gonna get a straight-up Like A Dragon intro. Black and white freeze frame and everything whilst riding a motorbike through a sewer while working a huge pipe.

Natsuki truly is a genius. The way he expresses himself is simple yet immeasurably deep. He may be the closest thing to an Oracle we have.

@geirmyrvagnes8718

Жыл бұрын

Happy poetry ninja time!

@kaizokujimbei143

Жыл бұрын

You mean orator. ^u^'

@CarbonNut

11 ай бұрын

"Rolling Jesus!"

@rubengroen2934

11 ай бұрын

''Sexy bath time''

@luxintelligentia4632

8 ай бұрын

Wonderfully put! He is indeed the truth, he only speaks nothing but the turth

chris really took his production quality to another level!

@bruh1231s

Жыл бұрын

indeed

@Angelicwings1

Жыл бұрын

When does Chris not?

@beqa2758

Жыл бұрын

production level over 9000

@sparksparkle

Жыл бұрын

​@Don't Read My Profile Picture Chris elevates

@gorpazorp7309

Жыл бұрын

“insaneo style” if you will

If KZread doesn't send this out to other people on the internet there is something crucially wrong with the algorithm. This was an amazing video and I can't wait for the others! Keep up the amazing work Chris👍

@AbroadinJapan

Жыл бұрын

It's unfortunate but the algorithm basically assesses if the video has broad appeal (pun not intended), and if so it'll throw the video at everyone and their Mum. But if the topic is a bit niche, or has less clicks it doesn't bother. It's a constant battle these days! That's why everyone has to resort to twatty clickbait titles/topics and thumbnails.

@yash_kapoor

Жыл бұрын

@@AbroadinJapanhow has it taken until this moment for someone to break down what the algorithm pushes to me -_- love the content

@NuckElBerg

Жыл бұрын

@@AbroadinJapan Well, I got it recommended 4 seconds after it got uploaded (definitely the fastest I've seen for any video), so at least the algorithm knows what some of us want. ;)

@youriwarmelink4540

Жыл бұрын

​@@AbroadinJapan Hopefully it does well, you deserve it for all the effort you put in!😊

@StreakyBaconMan

Жыл бұрын

​@@AbroadinJapan FROZEN Japanese Town (I nearly froze to death!) with icicles hanging off the face for the thumbnail. Missed the perfect opportunity.

The intro with Natsuki and Ryotaro is absolutely hilarious. Can't wait for the rest of the Series. Splendid work, guys!

Watching Joey try to open a beer, fail, then commit to the scene and act as if he drinks was priceless. Also, absolutely amazing video!

@0axel078

Жыл бұрын

i was hoping someone else noticed that

@viksoply6404

11 ай бұрын

23:55

the rivalry between Natsuki & Ryotaro always bring me joy, also i love that Pete joined this time, his energy is fantastic. big respect to all the places that build Ice Villages/hotels

@jonbaxter2254

Жыл бұрын

If Golden Retrivers were a person.

@hitachicordoba

Жыл бұрын

NGL kinda wish that Natsuki dressed like Golgo 13 and used an M16 to snipe Ryotaro lol

@ThreadBomb

Жыл бұрын

I wonder if Ryotaro will reappear at the end?

@TitorEPK

Жыл бұрын

"I love that Pete joined this time his energy is fantastic" aint gonna lie, I've read this sentence the wrong way, commas matter 😅

@Artista_Frustrado

Жыл бұрын

@@TitorEPK wait i dont get it... ohh....

As a long time viewer, the progress of the channel's production and cinematography is amazing, yes. But what gets me is the music; Chris has always picked amazing music for his videos, and it is a surprisingly warm and nostalgic feeling when he uses music that reminds me of an older video that I love. Is it just me? I keep rewatching his videos, can't help it. Thank you for the amazing content, Chris!

@neanight222

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely agree! Everytime I watch his videos and especially JAJ, I go "Wow! That song is beautiful!". I wish I could just buy an Abroad in Japan Soundtrack and listen to the tracks in the background while I'm writing or something. :)

@noahelbettar4422

Жыл бұрын

As a huge fan of classic rock and 80's pop I couldn't agree more, music is a huge part of filmmaking and Chris always picks great tracks and has a simplistic but classic and very effective style with his use of sound effects.

@seandoroja907

Жыл бұрын

yeah in fact i'm still looking for some of them, they're really good ;-;

@oli_2769

Жыл бұрын

completely wrong

@Kangaroo-and-Panda

Жыл бұрын

That music always takes me back to the original Journey Across Japan! Chris does such a good job of editing😄

That lady's expression when she entered the ice room and saw Pete & Natsuki doing weird shit was priceless lmao Also, them going like "we're normal adult men, doing normal things" once they saw her xD

@Stinger913

10 ай бұрын

😂

I absolutely adore Pete. He has such unmatched energy. To this day his trash taste episode is my fav.

@animeloverXinuyasha

Жыл бұрын

Same! So glad he joined them on this journey!

@alecs5396

Жыл бұрын

One just can't help but smile when Pete makes an appearance

@buddersib_

Жыл бұрын

he's the American friend we all need

@little.tricks

11 ай бұрын

Not really a fan but to each their own

@asurakazuma

11 ай бұрын

@@little.tricks how dare. Pete is lovely

His cinematography is AMAZING! Chris is definitely my favourite KZreadr. Interesting subjects, entertaining personality, and his shots are getting to a point where he could totally do his own movie

@salembookworm

Жыл бұрын

Everytime I feel down, I just rewatch Journey across Japan. Always brings me joy!

@philosophy_bot4171

Жыл бұрын

Beep bop... I'm the Philosophy Bot. Here, have a quote: "We love life, not because we are used to living but because we are used to loving" ~ Friedrich Nietzsche

Props to Paul and Ian for all the hard work behind the camera!

This makes me want to go to Japan so badly 😍😍

@10pmmemes88

Жыл бұрын

Your products suck

@thevenin26

Жыл бұрын

It's a great country but you gotta watch out for snipers on the rooftops.

@hawukk4866

Жыл бұрын

@@thevenin26 Specifically an ameteur sniper named Natsuki

@joj3403

Жыл бұрын

⁠@@hawukk4866 “amateur” natsuki was only using 0.0000000001% of his true power

@HakuYuki001

Жыл бұрын

Yes because you’re totally going do the stuff in this video right 🙄

I gotta say it is impressive how you manage to find more and more interesting places every single time. With how you once said you've already been to every prefecture I assumed you'd have seen everything already, but this is something else.

@austinwiebe3801

Жыл бұрын

It’s crazy how much there is to see and do in Japan. Every prefecture has their own claims to fame and want to compete in the domestic tourism market

The world building in the Journey Across Japan series is incredible. It really makes you feel like Japan is a real place

@TdogGaming_Vods

Жыл бұрын

but Japan is a real place

@chinmaymane3191

Жыл бұрын

R/wooosh

@roberttreborable

Жыл бұрын

@@TdogGaming_Vods Exactly was about to post the same comment, surprised so many people have thumbed up such a comment.

@healtheworldbitches

Жыл бұрын

@@TdogGaming_Vods nice try

@sardororifkhanov-hk3sm

Жыл бұрын

Japan exist and it's a country joke it's anime producing by americans

Amazing cinematography. Chris have really learned it through his years as filmmaker. The part where Joey jumps through the ice and goes “Aah yeah m8 it’s fuckin cold” had me dying of laughter for some reason. Him doing “proper aussie” always cracks me up.

@ThreadBomb

Жыл бұрын

Of course, that was Chris doing his imitation of Joey, not the actual Joey.

21:07 The girl witnessed Pete's entire slipping fiasco, LOL

Not me imagining a full backstory for this incredible intro. It's basically Natsuki learning by casualty about this trip and deciding to eliminate all the possible contenders to his spot, because of course he really wanted to go. Him actually being invited saved Ryotaro’s life, who just wanted to enjoy those gummy bears and now have a window to pay for and huge paranoia for at least some months. Yes, I'm weird don't judge me. 😂

@LadyMorgaine1976

6 ай бұрын

You're not weird. I liked the backstory you came up with.

The start of this video was epic. Chris is seriously improving still and the content quality is on a absolute top tier of youtube.

@TheBjornEman

Жыл бұрын

i'm curious to the behind the scenes look of how they did the sniper part tbh :P

@GabbaaGhoul

Жыл бұрын

i totally agree!!!🎉

@seandoroja907

Жыл бұрын

​@@TheBjornEman yeah

@oli_2769

Жыл бұрын

epicly shit

Insane production value as usual. That scene with Ryotaro in the beginning looked like it came straight out of a movie

Pete is a 10/10 addition to the Journey Across Japan Cinematic Universe!

I was in Eastern Hokkaido about a week before you went. I was kinda nervous about driving in winter conditions being that it was my first time and that I'm from Hawaii. Never the less, it was an epic solo journey around Kushiro, the Notsuke Peninsula, Nemuro and the major lakes of the region. Some of the most epic scenery that I've seen!

Really fun watching Pete stream the whole thing and super interesting to see how all the scenes stitched and edited together with the great camera work!

@seandoroja907

Жыл бұрын

yeah backstage footage of pete just vibing

@ylee5923

Жыл бұрын

BTS, BTS, BTS!!! 👍

Pete and the stranger’s reaction 😂 21:02

Hearing and seeing Natsuki eat his first roasted marshmallow and saying "oh nice" brought a smile to my face.

Chris you've perfected these videos. Been watching you for years now. Please never stop exploring Japan with Joey, Connor, Natsuki, Ryotaro*, Pete, Sharla*, ect! 🤙🤙

@swissfoodie3542

Жыл бұрын

I think you mean Ryoataro and Sharla. And Chris and Sharla are now engaged.

@SnowClover

Жыл бұрын

To be honest it would be just as fun for me to see them exploring other countries too!

@KillerTacos54

Жыл бұрын

@@swissfoodie3542 It's actually Ryotaro

@dhanvi3

Жыл бұрын

@@KillerTacos54 It's ACTUALLY Risottaro

the shot at 17:54 is so freaking beatiful, the way the snow blows behind him while he slides down looks so cool

@seanlowwei

Жыл бұрын

IKR, that scene looks mystical.

@bean4873

Жыл бұрын

@@seanlowwei mystical! that's the word I was looking for

Man I love seeing Ryatoro again and seeing his rivalry with Natsuki is increasing is just too good. Please do make more shorts like these. It was awesome.

Cool to see Japan having Ice houses! You guys should visit Norwegian/Finnish/Swedish ice hotels / towns and compare them if you enjoyed this venture!

The ONLY bad thing about this series is always wanting another episode right after. Definitely looking forward to the behind the scenes

This is possibly the best journey across Japan episode to date! Loved seeing Pete involved, he’s such a fun addition to the gang! Excited for the next episode…🎉

@seandoroja907

Жыл бұрын

Pete is always a fun addition to anything he's involved in ^~^

@g76agi

Жыл бұрын

​@@seandoroja907my wife didnt think so

the genuine smile on chris's face as he slid down the ice slide made my day

I’ve always appreciated how much effort goes into the making of these videos. From the scripting, to the production quality; everything is always so well put together!! I feel like I’m watching a program on TV instead of a KZread channel. Thanks for always making such high quality content, Chris!

Cheers indeed! In my hot tropical country I can finally escape for a bit via this journey! Thanks for these series Chris!

@JokeswithMitochondria

Жыл бұрын

You might wanna get an AC

@tomhappening

Жыл бұрын

@@JokeswithMitochondria your username made me click on your profile. Wasn’t disappointed

@seandoroja907

Жыл бұрын

​@@tomhappening just videos with jokes. with the powerhouse of the cell

@Kangaroo-and-Panda

Жыл бұрын

Australia is going into winter, but we never get snow like this! ☃🏔

Best birthday present I could have asked for! Thanks for another memorable journey. And the SPX at the beginning with Risottaro and the car window glass is pretty impressive! 👏

@AbroadinJapan

Жыл бұрын

Happy birthday!🎉

@slimii275

Жыл бұрын

Haha Chris mentioned in his podcast that he threw ice into the car to simulate the broken window. Ryotaro also got to experience some frozen frontiers :P

@eliciakristine

Жыл бұрын

@@slimii275 Ahhh the secrets have been revealed! I need to catch up on the last few podcasts! Poor Risottaro, I hope he likes ice baths…

@Shiko..

Жыл бұрын

Cheers happy birthday m8🎉

@eliciakristine

Жыл бұрын

@@Shiko.. Thank you!

If I'm being honest Chris, you've become one of the best channels on KZread for making these kinds of videos, and I'm not just saying that. Kudos to you and your mates!

10:35 Chris scream was the funniest thing 😂😂😂

Journey Across Japan is my favorite KZread series ever. Sad the algorithm doesn't favor amazing content like this anymore 😢 Thank you for still making this series despite the algorithm being dumb, Chris!

@geshkigal

Жыл бұрын

it's not doing too bad with it trending #35

@blablup1214

Жыл бұрын

Half a milion views in about 2 days doesn't sound too bad to me. And I would guess the watch time of his videos will also be pretty high....

@thecipher8495

Жыл бұрын

@@blablup1214 With this kind of production, it is indeed high. No boring minutes from the series. Great job to all the staff who worked on this one

Who else here has been EXCITED for this Journey video to come out?

@sillyface8501

Жыл бұрын

Me!!

@SuzuiChan

Жыл бұрын

Definitely me ❤❤❤

@AliFareedMC

Жыл бұрын

Me, this is my first video since I subscribed, I have been binge watching all week ❤

@drunkenscholar1245

Жыл бұрын

me

Natsuki's humor is top of the line

Natsuki backlit by fireworks, trying roasted marshmallows for the first time, rolling headfirst into a bunkbed . . . my heart hurts. Thank you for bringing us so much beauty and joy!

Yes! A perfect watch after a long workday. The production value was great (Chris is somehow improving with each series)- and everyone looked like they were having an awesome adventure. These had better do well! Journey across japan is a favorite series and I can't wait to see more of them.

I hope the tradition of Dr. Jelly is gonna stay alive for one of the later episodes! This one was great so far, can't wait for the rest!

@nopeterra7072

Жыл бұрын

Oh yeah it's in there!

@harry638

Жыл бұрын

Pete showed a glimpse of dr jelly in his stream during the trip, so the tradition will surely continue! Unless..... the data got corrupted or the footage is messed up xD

Chris you're killing it. These videos always have me craving a third trip back to Japan. Question for you: when the four of you hang out off camera between shoots, do you guys all speak Japanese for Natsuki's sake, or do you keep it English to help him learn more of it?

The cinematography on this is amazing, you truly captured the beauty of this cold part of Japan.

Japan needs to make Chris its Travel ambassador, he's shown people every squared inch of Japan in the best possible way that most may never see it.

@Krageesh

Жыл бұрын

oh he's missing a bunch of islands still

@KDu400

Жыл бұрын

I agree!!! He’s made me want to visit Japan!

The production quality and storytelling never disappoints😂

I am overjoyed watching yet another Journey across Japan. Pete just cracks me up, and I love the rivalry between Natsuki and Ryotoro! Thank you, Chris, for all the work you do to make these happen.

23:56 for someone who's looking for joey "opening" the canned beer

Superb! IMHO you're the internet's ambassadors to Japan ❤️ Your channel massively helped my last trip which heavily featured Kyushu, my next trip is Northern Honshu and onwards to Hokkaido - looking forward to the rest of the series 😊

I can't believe I've been watching this channel for over half a decade and I'm still excited for more thank you for the content Chris

@wardeni9603

Жыл бұрын

Same, honestly I just get more excited every year since at this point there's a layer of nostalgy under the excitement as well. One of the best channels on youtube.

Notice how well Chris captures his friends- from the unnatural close-ups, to catching their reactions and firsts on camera, and reccently (to my delight)- turning them into blockbuster protagonists...You guys really are the best❤😂

This was simply brilliant. I loved that Ryotaro cameo. The cinematic take made me question if Chris has taken any film studies classes. The whole crew did an amazing job to shape this video. I feel blessed to be able to experience every nook and cranny of japan through your lenses Chris. Thank you so much🤗

Loved working on the logo and merch for this series. Every Journey across Japan gets better and better‼️🇯🇵

@seandoroja907

Жыл бұрын

great job on the merch ^~^

@victorteixeira1433

Жыл бұрын

As soon as I started watching the video, one of the first things I noticed is how clean the logo looks. Great work man!

Having watched Pete's BTS Twitch streams of the filming of this, it's amazing (and completely unsurprising of course) how much work went into this and all of the other projects on the channel. Awesome video and great to see the polished version!

@peteryoungUK

Жыл бұрын

Amazing intro too lol

21:12 😂 she is just standing there wondering what is wrong with this man 😂😂

The production quality of Journey Across Japan is such a treat, EASILY way better than so many TV shows honestly!!! 😍I'm not a fan of the cold so am very happy to just watch this type of experience too 😂

The ice village looks amazing! Journey Across Japan just keeps getting cooler and cooler... Looking forward to another amazing series, you, Joey, Natsuki and Pete are bloody hilarious to watch. Top notch yet again!

'Rolling Jesus' and 'American Slip' had me dead, Natsuki never fails to put a smile on my face 🤣 A great start to my favourite KZread series!

Oh Yeah Mate its F***ing Cold 😂 6:42

Those dogs don't seem to enjoy pettings from strangers but are so polite about it 💕. Beautiful video, made my morning! 🙏

15:45 Suomi mainittu! Torilla tavataan!

Each video becomes more cinematic and I love it. Only Natsuki was aiming through the front window and the bullet came in through the side window lol. All the places you visited and activities you did were epic to watch

@KR_SinSZ

Жыл бұрын

That's because he missed

@g76agi

Жыл бұрын

He jerked and missed

i love how anything Natsuki says sounds like a move from a pokemon or a title for a B tier action tv show

Wooohoooo another Journey Across Japan video!! This was great & so much fun to watch as usual! Natsuki-san's "Sexual bath" killed me 😂😂😂

Natsuki's Sauna Finland was very heartwarming momento! Hokkaido seems so similar with Lapland of Finland. But congrats for whole team with Winter spirit and endurance! Cold weather requires its own mentality.

The amount of sheer, unadulterated joy this series brings me... indescribable. I almost feel like I'm actually there hanging out with everyone!

This must be the first time I went somewhere in Japan before Chris made a video on it, but it was an amazing experience filled with amazing people , I think this side of the far north is worth it

Gotta say, these Journey Across Japan seasons keep getting better!

The production value on this one was amazing. Super excited for the rest of this series and what an interesting view on a part of Japan you don't hear anything about.

The Natsuki and Ryotaro sniper skit may well be the best thing ever uploaded to this channel. Genuinely inspired. It's all downhill from here

Natsuki moonlighting as an assassin😂 Ryotaro's days are numbered.

The edit of Joey falling through the ice @6:39 had me dying 😂. "Oh yeh m8 it's fahckin cold!"

Damn going for that trick shot where you're clearly aiming straight through the windshield but the impact comes from side window. Guy's good. Natsuki knows the JFK Magic bullet technique.

@Makapaa

Жыл бұрын

It's refreshing to see The Curving Technique making a comeback in the assassination circles!

Love how Joey was sipping an unopened beer 🤣

Why is your production quality for skits better than most modern TV drama

That intro hit different! Even the Title went hard. Great production and edits! They seemed higher quality this adventure!🤩 LOVE the crew you brought together! They're always a great time! This video felt unique due to the total contrast of past video's environment! Ty!

Yay, you covered the Ainu a bit! I'd love to see a documentary about these people and their history :)

@baibac6065

10 ай бұрын

Japanese people in Tohoku usually have a mixed ainu ancestry.

How did Japan let you film Natsuki walking around with that gun? 😂 The best opening!

Good thing Sharla's Family thought well enough to buy them a hat and glove set each for Christmas, came in useful so far 🥶

I love the callback of Ryotaro listening to Madonna. the deep cuts!

That intro was very well done and honestly I got ready for one hour action movie. The village looks very *cool* place to visit, all that effort is remarkable alone. Can't wait to see this journey to the end. Also since it's mandatory: Suomi mainittu - Finnland mentioned. 😘

I remember watching Pete’s livestream of this a while ago! It’s cool to see how the actual video turned out

Ok, couldn't stop myself from waiting for the full journey to be uploaded. Also can't shake the feeling that Chris is trying to complete a map of sorts. First he wants to visit everything, now he wants to get all the most extreme cardinal directions. It's like a game of Risk and Chris pulled some very specific goals to win.

lmao here's a thumbs up for the fun skit in the beginning. y'all silly. I really thought it was Ryotaro being brought on before I saw Natsuki.

As someone from the cold north, I feel at home. This is is going to be my favorite season of journey

It’s like a whole movie! Chris is so incredibly talented, we’re lucky to have him :)

THIS INTRO HAD ME DEAAADDD. Amazing production as always Chris!

The opening with Natsuki and Ryotaro was PERFECT!!!

A fun episode as always! I love how strange the intro was lol. That ice village is amazing in so many ways cause not only is it impressive and pretty but there's also the fact that they rebuild it every year. The doggos are cute!! Looking forward to the next episode!

Awesome start to a new Journey across Japan season! I was so excited when the trailer launched. I can't imagine how cold it must have been. As always the video is a really entertaining content mix of amazing landscape shots, fun activities, mouthwatering food and a nice accommodation :)

The quality of that opening is wild lol. The cinematography is on point. This channel is probably the highest caliber of stuff on YT imo lol

I live in Obihiro and have ridden the dog sled and been to Tomamu's ice village. Thank you for showcasing central Hokkaido and it's wonderful things here. I would suggest coming in summer as everything starts to grow. Nature here understands it's time for spring and summer are lessened so it grows like it's on steroids! Also it's and its a wonderful season for adventure outings like canoeing, zip-lines and camping! You have endless content for videos in the summer.

Natsuki takes his Rock 'n Roll lifestyle very seriously.

Chris, you should be proud of yourself. The cinematic and production quality in this are so fantastic

This time on Journey Across Japan, we have: - The gorgeous snowy vistas of Hokkaido in wintertime - Some Very Good Boys - Pete and Natsuki feeding each other's chaos - Sexy bath time Wonderful start to another JAJ, looking forward to the rest of the journey!

I have been waiting for this! ❤