Inside Japan's Most BRUTAL Prison
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As we reach Japan's most northern point we explore Abashiri prison and hear how one man escaped it, ride an incredible ice breaker ship and go fishing for lunch.
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00:00 What's in Japan's Most Extreme North?
02:24 Riding Japan's Ice Breaker Ship
07:51 Japan's Notorious Abashiri Prison
13:51 Staying in a Log Cabin, Furano
18:38 World's Most Intense Poker Game
19:41 Ice Fishing for Lunch
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This is where Chris will be sent for bullying Ryotaro too much over the years
@Mr.Jack09.
11 ай бұрын
😂 Justice for Ryotaro Aka Risottoro 🥴
@AbroadinJapan
11 ай бұрын
At least I learned how to break out of this prison while making the video!
@somewhereihavenevertravell3795
11 ай бұрын
And here I always thought Ryotaro was the one bullying Chris...😂
@drcaligaridane
11 ай бұрын
Can't believe Chris finally got arrested for being mean to best boy Ryotaro
@autonomous_trash
11 ай бұрын
And yet his actions are the only thing keeping Natsuki from getting rid of Ryotaro for good.
For not having much drift ice, the captain did his best by smashing that iceberg! Glad you got to (sort of) see it!
@Dregkar
11 ай бұрын
I was gonna say! Glad the captain took the opportunity to give at least a little show
@HolyMith
11 ай бұрын
"The people came for some ice, we will give them some ice!" - the Captain probably.
Finally, the boys actually fishing and catching ❤
@puff3890
11 ай бұрын
Trashtaste Collab when?
@backbackback9845
11 ай бұрын
Didn't expect to see you here, Gloco!
So glad that JAJ has become a yearly thing and isn't going anywhere. Special thanks to the patreons who continues to support this series and Chris for sticking up to it and just do what he enjoys.
@batmanisreal929
11 ай бұрын
Why would you say so? Because of the views? In a way I'll agree, but it's partially upto the algorithm. It favours regularly churned out content instead of good quality stuff that takes months to make. But big up to Chris for being the best.
@R1L6N
11 ай бұрын
@@batmanisreal929 Oh Chris actually said, i think it was either after the 2nd or 3rd JAJ, that he might stop doing the series as its not getting as many views as his regular ones and the reason why i mentioned the patreons is because i think they are a huge part of the reason why the series is where it is now.
These journey across Japan videos are some of the best videos on KZread and I’m sure this will be no different! Keep up the amazing work Mr. Affable!
@M447DT
11 ай бұрын
I fk love every second of it Could watch all day
@AbroadinJapan
11 ай бұрын
Thank you! A massive team effort and a series I'm proud of!
@GabbaaGhoul
11 ай бұрын
They really really are 🎉 It’s the best in quality and also really fun!! its like i’m tagging along with them and enjoying the beauty and crazy locations. it totally makes my day when there’s a new one tbh 😊🙌👏
@tripel7470
11 ай бұрын
@@LGWV Pete/PremierTwo streamed the making of this series of journey across japan on twitch, but the vods can still be viewed on youtube on his channel 'premiertwovods', they give a great insight onto the making of JaJ
@ThorPalsson
11 ай бұрын
It is hands down the channel I watch most on youtube
So sad it's the last episode already 😭😭 These are always such a treat! Keep up the great work Chris, I always love your videos!
@Pauldjreadman
11 ай бұрын
Quality over quantity.
@callumdonington2227
11 ай бұрын
"That was for the Titanic bitch!"
Journey Across Japan has to be one of my favourite series of all time on any platform. The places, the people, the antics, I love all of it. Thank you to all the great people who make these possible.
@LmnAdvDarkness
11 ай бұрын
Couldn't agree more, such an adventure and enthusiasm to match. Love it!
Watching Chris’s video quality go from vlog style filmed in his room to the professional documentary style content he makes now has been the most impressive come up I’ve ever seen
I probably should've realised given the historical accuracy of the series, that the Abashiri prison featured in the anime Golden Kamuy is an *actual* prison in Hokkaido. It's super neat to see the actual prison and to see how accurate the anime was in portraying it's layout and the size and shape of the cells. Thanks so much for showing us all these cool locations and historical sites and as always, a fantastic video to be proud of!
@echo.1209
11 ай бұрын
Shiraishi is based on the guy who broke out of Abashiri prison too :)
You probably get this all the time but thank you for all your videos your a big reason I went to Japan and spent 3 weeks there getting back last saturday. I would never have been places like the Hidotakayama retro museum without you and this series.
@AbroadinJapan
11 ай бұрын
Many thanks for the kind words! 🙏 God I love that museum, so glad you got to experience it!
I love Pete. He has such good energy, charisma, and chemistry on camera!
@D.J.Themeparkvideos
11 ай бұрын
No, he's just another loud and obnoxious American.
Production is incredible, always a pleasure. This channel is my comfort channel for those rainy days, or any day really.
@AbroadinJapan
11 ай бұрын
Many thanks for the kind words! 🍻
This JAJ was so much fun, the addition of Pete to the squad made the series even more fun and enjoyable while the cinematography felt even more crazily good by landscapes covered with snow. I would once again like to thank Chris for continuing on my most enjoyable series on KZread and hope we can continue to see this squad's journey through your lens in the future.
Chris, I don't know if you are reading this but I had a very rough 6months full of surgerys and for almost 4 years not able to leave my house because of health issues. Your videos helped me so much to go through these hard times always make me forget about my problems for a moment when I'm watching your Videos about a place I always wanted to visit, Japan. With the mix of your humour and your extreme funny friend you bring along this journey, you always make me laugh and make my day. I love your content I love Japan I love Natsuki, Joey, Connor, Ryotaro, Pete and all the other character that are present on your youtube series. Thank you so so much for doing what you are doing, my absolute favorite KZreadr, the content is simply amazing and makes me feel like I am right there with the friends I have never met. Much love from Germany
@Lavenderrrrrrrrrrrrrr
11 ай бұрын
i had this too but less worse than you tho, i know how you feel i hope it gets better for you!
What a great journey across Japan this was Chris! I always splitscreen my monitor with one side being youtube and one being old school runescape, but whenever I see an abroad in japan video I always fullscreen to enjoy it the way it was meant to be enjoyed. Thanks for all your hard work, your passion shows!
@AbroadinJapan
11 ай бұрын
Abroad in Japan 1 - Rune Scape 0 😎🙏
Dog Sledding and Train was definitely the highlight of the series. But you can’t forget about the rap battle and the Great Pete commentary🎉What a fun series
I legitimately thought you guys were just leaning on a prison guard, then I thought you were going to intro the guy that escaped by revealing you were leaning on him dressed as a guard...then I realized it was just a statue. What a rollercoaster of emotions
It's incredible how different this video feels to most other Abroad In Japan videos is that Chris genuinely sounds happy for the first time in his narrations.
@footjuice
11 ай бұрын
Or well, I guess it could also just be sarcastic! Which would be very on brand
There's actually a rather famous moment in an old British sitcom called Only Fools And Horses that Pete's poker bit referenced rather perfectly, regardless of whether it was intentional - " I only have two pair: One pair of aces, and ANOTHER pair of aces." Another great journey!
Hi Chris and Abroad in Japan Channel, Thank you for staying in our accommodation in Furano! We are glad that you all had a good time😊 We also have another vacation stay in Furano named THE LANDMARK, you can find us in airbnb as well🙌 We would love to host you again and maybe you can finally visit the famous lavender farm in the summer🪻 P.S. Personally huge fan of your channel! Love all your travel videos and looking forward for next series💙
As a huge Golden Kamuy fan this series has been super interesting. Can't wait to see where you guys go next :)
@ze3934
11 ай бұрын
Hinna hinna
@shenanigans8353
11 ай бұрын
@@ze3934 particularly this episode since Shiraishi is inspired by Yoshie Shiratori
@funkthat
11 ай бұрын
Golden Kamuy reference its my fav show.
@slimii275
11 ай бұрын
I just knew that it was abashiri when Chris mentioned the prison. What a masterpiece golden kamuy is
@Only_Ameen04
11 ай бұрын
"Next season in Journey Across Japan: we literally go across the Japan border and went to Russia"
Furano is great. I went there under the auspicious promise of lavender fields- unfortunately the rainy season did not yield any the year I'd been. I was however treated to a fantastic amount of cheap curry rice and beer!
@AbroadinJapan
11 ай бұрын
Lovely region no matter the season!
Journey Across Japan series is always a blast. Love the antics. 😁 I was wondering if you guys could do like summer escapade through Japan's famous or infamous rivers/caves for short hikes/expedition of some sort. Would love to see that too. 😊❤
Pete, I want you to know that I get and appreciate your old film references. Don't ever stop my dude!
One of the most consistently high quality KZread shows I care to watch. You, Joey, Pete and Natsuki and constantly hilarious and fun. Let's hope we get more Journey Across Japan in the future!
@trishah362
11 ай бұрын
Connor??? I think u meant joey
@Vagabond820
11 ай бұрын
What about Joey and Ryotoro(sp?)?
@AgentHeroic
11 ай бұрын
Fixed, I meant Joey but my brain went to Connor, whoops
As fun as it is to see all the wacky oddities and the beautiful landscapes, sometimes I feel Chris just hanging out with somebody in a cozy room and just joking around is the real entertainment. These videos go above and beyond not only on production value, but also on how genuine Chris is in the videos and I think that's what makes them truly unique. "Mr. Affable" may have started as somewhat of a joke, but it's actually pretty accurate.
Who’s here after hearing about Johnny Somali’s arrest lol
Can't believe Chris got arrested just for a video
@Taiyo_Jinja
8 ай бұрын
Mhmm, indeed.
that log cabin had some of the most sensible yet psychotic interior design i've ever seen
Pete was an excellent addition to this series! Y'all have a good vibe going and I hope you will continue to make these videos for us. I am a bit of a train nerd and I would love to ride that northern train someday!
Scientists: “Ice melts at 0°C” Natsuki: “Believe in yourself and you will never melt” 🧊👀 Scientist: “is my PhD a joke to you?”
@strangetimez
11 ай бұрын
Natsuki got PhD in life and beer 🍺
@ZomB1986
11 ай бұрын
As long as you keep watching, paint won't dry and ice won't melt
NOTIFCATION SQUAD: Thank you for joining us on the last stretch of our 1,000km journey across Hokkaido! It was an epic adventure from start to finish and we loved taking you along for the ride. Let us know your highlight from the series! And if you missed an episode, be sure to check out the full series playlist here: kzread.info/head/PLSOR9_iNzVflb2CWbcuXX8JQoVTcXCh2X ⛩ Itinerary for WHERE we went: www.funliday.com/abroadinjapan/journals/89971
@Jack_Daniels27
11 ай бұрын
Chris we are all deeply and madly in love with your affability and great charm, you look just like big Henry Cavill, with the voice of the angelic Sir David Attenborough. Very hot 10/10 would watch again
@Mr.Jack09.
11 ай бұрын
In the The precious video Mc Natsuki and Dj jelly was hilarious 😂
@glyde5759
11 ай бұрын
Notifcation 🤬🤬🤬
@nicholausbuthmann1421
11 ай бұрын
Thank You Chris for this wonderful "Late Breakfast/Brunch Surprise for me. On vacation up on Sonora Pass once again at my parents home enjoying a large amount of Dinner Leftovers for my meal; Steak Mushrooms, bacon, ham, and broccoli will be enjoyed while watching !
@zombiesithblade1579
11 ай бұрын
Fun and entertaining. Thank you.😊
16:32 I got your movie reference, Pete. One of the most famous quotes. It reminds me of when I was doing a graduate course on "High Culture/Pop Culture". One guy gave a presentation about the Simpson's episode where Mr Burns is on his deathbed, a snowglobe rolls out of his hand and he whispers, "Rosebud". The presenter surveyed other people's opinions and thoughts about that episode. I finally spoke up and said, "Did nobody realize it was a parody of 'Citizen Kane'?" Even the presenter didn't realize it all came from that movie. I just sighed.
Thank you for another amazing Journey Across Japan. This series really inspires a lot
Journey across japan is such a great series, not only in terms of content (which is always interesting and always makes me incredibly happy) but also in terms of production value. I know it probably takes a stupid amount of time and work to make these series but it’s just such a joy. So thank you Chris and everyone involved 😊
The drone shots are incredible as always. This prefecture is so stunning and I love how at times it looks like a totally different country with how they have adapted to their colder climate. I’m terrified of the ocean, I would have had about 4 heart attacks when the boat smashed the ice. 😂
Pete just cracks me up .Thank you for another amazing Journey Across Japan!
Big change of pace for the channel spending that much time up there in winter! You guys obviously had a lot of fun! Thank you for the video Chris
Chris, you really know when to upload at the perfect time. Everytime its right when i sit down with dinner, perfect content to relax and have my meal. Tyty.
I really appreciate how much research goes into these trips. Not just the route and events but all those facts about each location. Especially the prison, you all brought your own entertaining flair to each story you had.
The vibes in this episode were so fun. Really love Pete being there with the other guys
It was really cool watching this series, as I'm currently playing Yakuza 5, which has a portion set in Hokkaido during winter, with the two main locations being Sapporo and Abashiri Prison. It's really interesting to see what aspects they borrowed from the actual locations to inspire the environment in the game.
If anyone wants to learn a little bit more about Yoshie Shiratori, I recommend a video called ''The Incredible Japanese Prison Break'' by Kento Bento.
I love this Hokkaido video series. Has anyone ever told you that your theme song is a banger?
Just wanted to say that my fav part about this videos is hearing chris's voice changing through the narration according to how he feels, it brings me such joy! Thank you for another amazing serie!!!!
Always a treat watching these videos, Chris. You, Joey, Pete, and Natsuki are a great group to have for this kind of thing.
The quality of your videos is just top notch, Chris! Kudos to you, mate!
4:30am here in Sydney Australia, but I’m still not missing an Abroad in Japan upload 💪
This series has been so great to watch. I am always amazed at the Journey Across Japan videos. Just gives me more and more places I want to visit when I finally come to Japan. Great job Chris, Pete, Joey, and Natsuki!
I love these series so much! This has been a comfort series of mine for a while now, and even better with Pete in it ❤️ Great job as always, Chris 🥳
Abashiri has a surprisingly great authentic Nepalese restaurant called Bistari Bistari. I know Chris described it as a frozen isolated port town but it was some of the best non-Japanese food I had in Japan.
Definitely my favorite thing to come out on KZread this year, thank you for continuing this legendary series! Pete was definitely an amazing edition to Journey Across Japan.
Awesome work to all involved! Journey Across Japan continues to be a must watch series! Genuine beauty, fun, and people! Well done and thank you!
I'm so sad it's over! Loved watching you all have a fun silly time together but giving us entertaining content and knowledge!
Such a high-quality series, I always look forward to new vids. The effort put in really shows. Kudos!
Great video, Chris. I gotta say, what you do is amazing and I love the channel. It's inspiring. You went to a foreign country, knowing no-one, and through your obvious gift for friendship, communication and humour, built a really amazing life for yourself. Plus, the vids are funny as all hell and beautifully produced. More power to you, sir.
Ty Chris, I have watched and loved for years now. Never stop.
I waited to watch al 4 episodes in a row and I'm always sad when the new "season" ends. Journey Across Japan is as good, if not better than any content available. The editing, the format, the quality and the people taking part are amazing. I love that Pete has joined aswell. He is always an amazing addition to watch. Thank you very much for another immensely enjoyable series. Excited for the possible next one. 10/10 as always.
My favorite thing about Chris is the consistency in his editing. Every single video of his feels like another documentary or episode of sorts. You can go back to older videos and it will be kinda the same. Also keep up the good work dude!
Im sad it is already over, I was always excited for a new episode and this was my first time experiencing journey across japan in real time. Thank you for your hard work and effort you put in the videos you make!!
This was so amazing. Journey Across Japan once again proving to be the absolute best of modern day KZread. I wish you had more supporters I always tell people this series is objectively the best content on KZread when you take into consideration how much money it costs and the ridiculously high quality all being uploaded for free thank you Chris!
Watching your earlier series took me from Tokyo to the lower parts of Japan all the way to Okinawa even. My goal was to return to Japan and make the trip upwards. This couldn’t have come at a better time. Thank you as always Chris.
Im always so sad when a Journey Across Japan series ends, already excited for the next one
Fantastic series! Great work to the whole team. Really enjoyed Pete's behind the scenes live stream too!
I hope there are tons of " Journey across Japan awaiting us in the future. I always look forward to this series. Especially because the content is always completely new stuff
I really liked this off-series; the dog sledding, the train ride and the eastern cape were all amazing, lake akan village was quite interesting with the totem poles, and I just can never get enough of all the snowy landscapes. I'm glad you finally got around to this part of Hokkaido; I've never even seen half of the things you showed in this journey, and I'm thankful for it.
I love the Aboard In Japan boys, they are masters of comedy and learning. Easily one of the best channels on YT. Keep up the great content Chris and enteraining the masses the world over with the amazing adventures in Japan! I must defintely come and visit Japan before I pass on!
Loved the series! Sad to see it end, but thank you so much for all the effort and great quality
These journey across Japan videos are one of my favourite videos on KZread. It's fun watching Mr Affable and Dr Jelly travel Japan !
The production quality amazes me everytime. Too insane ❤
Congratulations to everyone who worked on this! Another journey complete, another job well done!
The production quality is on point as always! Good job and thank you for the entertainment
Another amazing season of this series! Loved every episode. The balance of production quality, information and entertaining presentation is awesome. I can hardly imagine how much work you must put into every single episode. Thank you for making something this great for all of us to enjoy.
It took Chris a few times to finally get Mount fuji picturesque. Now we can expect Chris on the hunt for Drift Ice yes? 😂
Another great Journey Across Japan Chris! Loved seeing this side of Hokkaido!
Please never stop Journey across Japan! I await this series all year, the best content on KZread! Thanks Chris!!🎉🎉
The Journey Across Japan series is honestly the best part of my year, love the videos Chris. Huge inspiration for me and I'm sure many others! Keep it up!!
i am very glad that journey across japan V has been released consistently. very happy with this series. can't wait for journey across japan VI
Glad to see Chris back doing videos and what a comeback. Hokkaido is definitely on by bucket list
Thanks for another journey! Looked like you all had fun, despite the cold weather. ❄️
Awesome series! I Hope to see journey across japan again next year
this journey across japan series was awesome! I wish it was longer.
Thanks for sharing your adventure, Chris and company. Looking forward to the next one, when and wherever that might be.
I love being able to be apart of these cinematic masterpieces just by watching. Thank you for your hard work in your series!
Absolutely loved this part of the series! What a great team of people. I wanna go to Hokkaido next time I go to Japan.
Abashiri looks EXACTLY like it does in Golden Kamuy. I know I should be surprised by shows borrowing from real life, but it’s so uncanny watching it in real life.
@lewiscooke8863
11 ай бұрын
Was thinking how good the replication was of the prison, also nice knowing information of the prisoner that is based off Shirashi
The way Joey says Tecate, had me rolling. Thanks for another set of fun adventures Chris!
@GarciaByProxy
11 ай бұрын
This. As a Mexican who drinks plenty of Tecate, this pronunciation sent me.
@brianhurd3355
6 ай бұрын
Agreed. Hearing that note "To Kate" was like a record scratch to my ears in Texas.
@alejandrasoto5382
5 ай бұрын
I just noticed it. I´m gonna start calling it that until the people at oxxo beat me up.
This series was soooo good. The cinematography, scenery, the laughs, editing everything! well done!
This series was so informative high quality and entertaining thanks affable man
insane production as per usual! awesome work Chris and team!
This is one of the few channels that provide enjoyable quality content. Keep up the great work!
I think on the last video I commented that this in one of my top 10 favorite youtube channels. As the intro played, and I felt that dopamine hit, I realized, this has to be one of my top 3. I love this channel.
Always excited to see Chris videos. More Hokkaido vids please.
As a huge golden Kamuy fan I definitely want to visit Abashiri prison and the port towns in Hokkaido next time I visit 😊
It's already over?! Thanks for the amazing effort you put to make this journey across japan! Can't wait to see what's next!
Thank you guys!! this was awesome!!
So glad we got to see this prison on this channel. The miso soup escapee story has always been my favourite story ever. So cool to see it documentary like this 🙌
Thank you for all your content! I enjoy it so much!
Amazing series! Thank you, Journey Across Japan team! Eastern Hokkaido is so beautiful, wish I can visit it someday!
What a crazy adventure. Thanks for taking us along Chris.