🙏 A huge thanks for all the kind words guys! As much as I love Sendai, unfortunately it's one of the most seismically active regions in Japan. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't on edge still a day later, given it was such a shocking and intense earthquake. Most earthquakes start as a faint rumble and then get worse and worse. This one felt like a bomb had gone off a few floors below and catapulted the entire floor upwards in a very sudden and unpleasant manner. Since then we've had quite a few aftershocks, such as the one recorded at the end of the video. But I think above all it's important to be grateful that despite the huge earthquake casualties were pretty low and damage fairly minimal, with power and water outages fixed incredibly fast. It's a testament to Japan's astonishing engineering and emergency services. As for me, it's time to get back to work scrubbing up the studio! ⭐ For more updates I recommend following Abroad in Japan on Twitter. (KZread isn't great for posting minute-by-minute updates). ⭐ twitter.com/AbroadInJapan

@quetzalcoatl6626

2 жыл бұрын

We're glad you're safe Chris!

@user-fk8nw8py7n

2 жыл бұрын

I'm a bit sad please be safe always

@lilzem

2 жыл бұрын

Stay safe!!😡

@vincitamour

2 жыл бұрын

you're just lovely chris♡ stay safe

@IntrovertGypsySoul

2 жыл бұрын

You are the first person I was worried about during earthquake 😟 I am living in Chiba but still was strong. I’m genuinely happy you are safe! 💪🏻

I'd put the ceramic cat in a framed box or something with a label of the date, could be a cool thing to display even if broken, as a sort of earthquake souvenir

@CrazedJazz

2 жыл бұрын

Such a good idea. Giving it meaning!

@syproductions456

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely this

@rhett786

2 жыл бұрын

imagine what must have happened to computer servers in japan totally f'ed up lol

@iloveans

2 жыл бұрын

Very true!

@marktwain7339

2 жыл бұрын

Kintsugi that cat!!

I’m glad you’re alright Chris, but this is absolutely terrifying. I was in Kyoto and felt the earth shake a bit. Best wishes for recovering the studio. Stay safe!

@porkchopsammies79

2 жыл бұрын

GEORGE!!!!!! Patiently awaiting collaboration with you and Chris. Maybe you on guitar, Chris on ramen bowl drums, and Natsuki on triangle :)

@CookingwithYarda

2 жыл бұрын

Hope that Chris's ramen shop will be up and running again soon. I love that Blade Runner style ! Always reminds me Harrison Ford saying to that ramen shop owner: ''Two, two, four!''

@siahearts1287

2 жыл бұрын

I glad you are safe as well 😭😭

@juancarlosrodriguez5022

2 жыл бұрын

Nice to see you in this channel George. Best regards man.

@LeeDee5

2 жыл бұрын

I still can't believe that your interaction with Chris started as a reaction to "things not to do in Japan" and now we are here. Character development!

Actually a few days ago my country also get hit by an earthquake, my school was in the middle of a test and suddenly the ground start moving and everyone is panicking and screaming hiding bellow a table. I also took advantage of that incident to see my friend answers.

@achmadarvie6661

2 жыл бұрын

Damn😂

@ArcticZombie

2 жыл бұрын

Sigma grindset

@nairagar7338

2 жыл бұрын

Dude that's smart, but also dangerous lik

@petey5009

2 жыл бұрын

got your priorities straight

@oopsallbugs

2 жыл бұрын

Made the best of a bad situation 😂

The fact you can hear the impact this had on Chris in his voice is really heartbreaking. Hes always got such a calm and collected voice, but you can tell just how shaken up he is from the earthquake and seeing the state of his studio… Ive only ever experienced one teeny tiny earthquake, but Ive been in some pretty bad wind storms and a EF 4 tornado before and thats scary. I cant imagine how an earthquake must feel, though I know the New Madrid fault, which is sort of near me, has been overdue for a decent sized one for quite some time now.

@ThefamousMrcroissant

2 жыл бұрын

"How shaken up he is from the earthquake"

@kittikat4124

2 жыл бұрын

@@ThefamousMrcroissant lol didn't mean to do that

@caladbolg777

2 жыл бұрын

I grew up in San Diego where Earthquakes were common but small. There was one that was around the same magnitude as this one in Japan that happened southeast of Tijuana, Mexico. I didn't feel the full brunt of it because I was about an hour and a half north in a town called Dana Point when I felt it. It was the only time I was ever outside and standing up during an earthquake and it was weird to say the least. I was about 4-5 hours northwest of the epicenter for context. It lasted much longer than a typical quake and it was actually a bit nauseating because it felt like my stomach and internal organs were moving around and at the same time my whole body felt like jelly. I had a good sense of what it might have been like closer to the epicenter like all my friends back home had felt.

@kittikat4124

2 жыл бұрын

@@caladbolg777 my mom lived in Escondido in the late 60s to the mid 70s. So I'm sure she experienced her fair share of decent sized earthquakes, but I know she said she never minded the earthquakes, it was the wildfires that she hated, especially when they mixed with the Santa Ana winds. She was 8 in 1970 and still remembers the Laguna wildfire and others that year that eventually led to Firescope. They used one of her neighbors planes to help dump water for one of the fires, can't remember if she said which one.

@issackaiser

2 жыл бұрын

Same. I had two bad run with weather for now. Once was a hurricane back in America where the Empire State Building shakes like hell while I was on it and another one was an earth quake at Spain. I watched a multiple big immovable racks shakes like it’s a jelly on a giant moving plate. I thought I lost my mind that day until I looked around and everyone is just as stunned.

Absolutely terrifying, glad you're alright Chris.

@soseikiharagatatsu7859

2 жыл бұрын

@Elsa ♪ next you're gonna say hey I didn't click that

Watching him put that frame back on the shelf and say "There, everything's better now." My my tear up a bit. When a natural disaster hits and you come back to find the one place that should be safe wrecked it shatters something inside you. Just finding one item untouched or minimal broken means so much. Just one item where you left it. I can remember doing the same type of thing I found an item and put it back on the shelf and said aloud for no reason "There, all better." I have no idea why I said that because everything was far from better I just felt I had to find sanity in that moment.

@luctan881

2 жыл бұрын

ok

@rin__

2 жыл бұрын

It must’ve been hard ☹️ I’m grateful to live in an area where natural disaster rarely happens. I only keep items that have a lot of sentimental value, so I can’t imagine how it would feel like to see it all broken or shattered to pieces because of something that we can’t control.

@kitsunelee007

2 жыл бұрын

@@rin__ I live in Florida so we get hurricanes. When I was 5 Elena hit and we had to evacuate 3 times because the water kept raising even at the shelters. I remember walking in my Grandparent's front yard and it was still in the front end(for non Southerns the backside of hurricanes are what does the most damage)and the ground was so waterlogged that there had to be 4inches of standing water. 4 days later and my house had 6 feet of water in it. My solid hardwood dresser and chest of drawers were floating in the living room. You just go into shell shock because your life had suddenly turned upside-down. Now from the 1st day of hurricanes season to the last day I'm like a clinging to the ceiling waiting for the news to say a tropical depression has taken form.

@MrSpartanspud

Жыл бұрын

Yeah... I think he was being sarcastic.

@meme-gy5gx

Жыл бұрын

Depends on where you live. If oxygen is necessary to keep you alive, then you won’t be charged in the UK (as far as I know).

Thanks for sharing! I've never been in an earthquake before, but my girlfriend lives in Sendai, and I am really worried about her! I had an idea: If you saved the shards of your ceramic cat (Maneki Neko), it would be wonderful to use the "Kintsugi" technique to try and repair the figure. Not only is it beautiful, it could serve a strong symbolic message of recovery, and so on~

@siccodewilt1

2 жыл бұрын

I'm upvoting all Kintsugi comments! I want to see Chris do Kintsugi.

@arbelnox

2 жыл бұрын

This is a wonderful idea!

@mzansime

2 жыл бұрын

Please keep and Kintsugi your ceramic cat. That's exactly what I wanted to say. 🙏💕

@mq5731

2 жыл бұрын

What is Kintsugi?

@MATABEI

2 жыл бұрын

@@mq5731 It's a sort of ancient artform where objects (usually ceramics) that have been shattered or chipped are pieced back together like a puzzle, and basically "welded" together using lines of gold-infused lacquer 💛

I'm glad you are okay man! You will get everything back on track in no time!

@soseikiharagatatsu7859

2 жыл бұрын

The trash taste boy will help him

@danielpautu7987

2 жыл бұрын

@@weissman3053 Calm down bro. Some encouragement does not hurt

@TranceFur

2 жыл бұрын

Actually, yes. His Patreon will most likely see far more contributions than usual. I haven’t ever given Chris anything except my ad views, but his videos have provided me enough enjoyment that I feel now is a good time for me to toss some cash into his Patreon.

The most important thing is that you guys are safe, the studio can be rebuilt.

@melissabloemen

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly!!

@Patrick_in_the_Wild

2 жыл бұрын

Ditto!

@ebenezeramare1

2 жыл бұрын

And the second is often even better!

As long as everyone is safe that's the main thing, Equipment and "things" can be replaced, I really hope everyone is alright!! ❤ That sounds absolutely terrifying, and my heart goes out to everyone who was impacted

@shinnn.

2 жыл бұрын

Both of my aunts(who is currently in japan right now) felt that earthquake and decided to videocall the fam, they were panicking didn't knew what to do. my family was praying for their safety and trying to make them calm down, gave them advices to stay away from this and that. it was truly terrifying

@DomsRoundtable

2 жыл бұрын

@@shinnn. I'm so sorry to hear that! 😥 I really hope everyone is ok ❤❤

@shinnn.

2 жыл бұрын

@@DomsRoundtable everyone is okay dw!! they are both okay

@giangtruc3376

2 жыл бұрын

ok

@thikim8562

2 жыл бұрын

ok

I totally feel you, Chris. I experienced a massive earthquake back in 2017 here in Mexico City and I could sincerely relate when you said that it was the first time you actually thought you were going to die. It's a very traumatizing experience, and the fact that it's collective makes it very different from other bad life experiences. But living in a place with so much seismic activity has taught me that you have to trust that whatever you built once, you can rebuild. As long as you and your loved ones are OK, the rest will eventually come back and sometimes even better. I send you a huge hug and I promise that the unertainty and fear that you feel right now will eventually pass.

@Rose-yt5hi

2 жыл бұрын

I used to live in the San Francisco Bay Area, California, until recently. And just all the talk of “waiting for the Big One” is traumatizing. My anxiety grew every year I lived there. (Now I live in Tennessee where we worry about tornadoes, but I grew up in the Midwest, so the tornadoes around here don’t really scare me as I know what to expect. 😂)

@Vivi_9

Жыл бұрын

I was living in CDMX at the time, it was a really awful time but the way communities came together in the aftermath was profoundly beautiful

Glad to hear you're safe Chris, honestly - keep the Maneki-neko in the shop, it obviously has some sentimental value to you and now it's got some extra character to it - can't expect to run a ramen shop without a few tipsy customers breaking a few plates, can't imagine that's too uncommon somewhere like Roppongi or Kabukichou hope to see the set, the neko and yourself back in action as soon as possible

@CloudWalkBeta

2 жыл бұрын

eyyy Ross XD reminds me, I should catchup on your channel soon!

@JamieJamez

2 жыл бұрын

A little 金繕い kintsukuroi and it and it will be better than new.

@SloganMotion

2 жыл бұрын

YO IT'S ROSS

@orbitanddecay4380

2 жыл бұрын

Never expected to see sock gang here

@elijah4666

2 жыл бұрын

@@CloudWalkBeta my thoughts exactly. I have been getting back into lol too.

heartbreaking to see the studio in such a state

@KyokujiFGC

2 жыл бұрын

Hopefully, Chris had some kind of insurance on the studio itself.

@kishungamer4036

2 жыл бұрын

Nice video

@alexcarter8807

2 жыл бұрын

Another layer of wabi-sabi!

@hyena280

2 жыл бұрын

The foundational parts of the studio are fine - just knick knacks, and water need to be cleaned up. No problem :)

@ashok191129

2 жыл бұрын

This is good earning app

I felt this earthquake all the way up in Hokkaido. There we just had some mild shaking, but considering Hokkaido doesn’t tend to get many earthquakes, I knew the epicenter must have been pretty intense. It’s great that you’re okay and that damage overall was kept to a minimum. Japanese infrastructure is crazy!

I've felt a few of Japan's recent "big ones" and nothing is as scary and as humbling. It's truly scary at a base and instinctual level. A missile or lightning strike is over immediately. A flood or typhoon you can prepare for. A pandemic is an ongoing struggle. But an earthquake? They just *happen* and all you can do is hold on and hope that mother nature has not decided to kill you that day while your world literally falls down around you. It's *scary.*

@Rain_MG

2 жыл бұрын

For missiles, if it's not the big bois, it's usually a lot of missiles and you here the whistling of it dropping just before it hits not knowing if it's hitting your house next, I've experienced it in Syria but honestly I think I would be more scared in an earthquake like holy shit the ground is continously shaking, thankfully Japan has proper infrastructure for earthquakes, stay safe

@ghandimauler

2 жыл бұрын

@@Rain_MG The only one I've ever felt made my high rise in Ottawa crack some of the outer coating. I initially thought it was a loud construction effect or a bunch of heavy vehicles passing over the adjacent overpass (sometimes they made the building vibrate). After it kept going for tens of seconds and you could feel the sway (and our buildings are NOT designed for this, let alone older ones like mine), I just laid in bed and waited. 13 floors up, there's not much you could do if the building went over. I wasn't fearful but only beause I was at a pretty lousy place in life and the thought of dying wasn't bothersome. Now, with a family, I'd be worried about them and how they'd do with out me. Or them getting squished with me, but now we're in s house so it'd have to be something very significant to destroy that. 65m waves on the ocean when your mast only goes 10m up from the deck, flooding where the water comes so fast it throws cars around like pebbles and when it hits buildings, they get blown to bits more than gently waterlogged, volcanic explosions and huge liquid stone flows of lava, earthquakes, EF-5 Twisters, and likely any massive bombardment or a nuclear weapon detonation.... they're all in the 'well beyond man to prevent' category and they can take so many lives.... good engineering in Japan sure helps limit the carnage, but as time goes by, more places are seeing disasters (climate change) so maybe the rest of the world will have to follow suit and harden their communities against the most likely mega-events. That takes decades and a lot of $$$. Thanks to the creator for sharing this. And hope everything is back to normal for him and his team now.

@Shiki0414

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds amazing. No offense to victims. I'm just kind of a masochist and thrill seeker.

@lillexus5589

Жыл бұрын

May depend on the person. I survived a few earthquakes in my lifetime, didn't find any of them particularly scary.

Man, I'm just glad you're okay. Best of luck rebuilding the studio, I'm sure it will be back to all of its glory.

@soseikiharagatatsu7859

2 жыл бұрын

Even though it's a mess I'm still glad nothing bad happened to him those things can be replaced

oh that was terrifying even in Tokyo, I really thought my house would break down. I recommend not to buy anything yet, since the second comeback might happen any time soon. I hope the next one won't be this strong. Everyone stay safe!

@thebitsanpiecesman4423

2 жыл бұрын

A cup fell off my chair once so I can relate to this!

@S.K.R.E.Inc.

2 жыл бұрын

Chances of a bigger one happening are 10% and slowly decrease over time (here in the US, the Ridgecrest events were the rarity. 6.4 on the 4th of July, only for a bigger one to happen the next day). Basically, treat it as a foreshock until the next 3 months or so

@sambaker3233

2 жыл бұрын

I live in an earthquake country (New Zealand)..I agree with this comment. Be prepared for aftershocks.

@kaikart123

2 жыл бұрын

3 consecutive quakes with similar strength, from a cluster. Be prepared for a BIG one soon, or be glad the plates have expended all the pressure.

@Madhattersinjeans

2 жыл бұрын

@@S.K.R.E.Inc. Xcom players be sweating real hard right now.

Japan's recent earthquake brought me here. Praying for everyone in Japan.

This crushed me. Chris, you may have handled it better than I would’ve. Your new place was a get away for all of us, and we all felt apart of it. Seen earthquake videos, but never had personal attachment. Your lost was a personal attachment to all your viewers. With you all the way buddy!

Seeing all of the footage online was horrifying, I cannot imagine how this felt in-person.

For the cat, if you can find the broken pieces, you can find some tutorials on how to glue the pieces together with some gold strips. Like a cool disaster scar! Glad your okay. Hoping there won't be a second huge one. Praying for y'all!

@animeloveer97

2 жыл бұрын

i love this idea it gives it extra meaning

@codyherring3895

2 жыл бұрын

Aka kintsugi

@TheElvenKeys

2 жыл бұрын

I hope he kept it. It would still look cool even with the hole on top

Man, earthquakes can be so freaking scary! I'm from Chile and we had a crazy big one in 2010. You know you're in danger when your country have two separate words for "small earthquake" and "THE earthquake". Take Care, Chris! Hope everything is alright. Hope you the best luck with the aftershocks :c

As someone who's lived through several hurricanes and salvaged a household or two, I'm glad you're all right. And...it's only stuff.

Glad to see, you, Natsuki and Sharla are alright Chris. The damage looks catastrophic, but I believe, that the Abroad in Japan studio can be reborn once again, if anyone can make it happen, it's you, Chris. Stay safe!

@tastymuesli9304

2 жыл бұрын

@Hulk Seriously? You use this, Chris standing before the shambles of his studio, as a means, to promote your own stuff? Some people.....

Glad you're safe Chris! Sorry to see the studio like that and hope you guys can get everything back up. Felt this down in Tokyo and it was already terrifying.

@aqmarnurhakim9654

2 жыл бұрын

Love your videos dude. Keep up the good work 👍⚽🏆

This is a good reality check. That was also the first time I ever felt terror from an earthquake. And I was alive during the Northridge earthquake in California.

I can't fathom how scary that must've been, and how heartbreaking to open the door to your dream studio in shambles like that. So glad you're safe!

"Oh, I'm gonna die now.." This really resonated with me, felt exactly the same way when I was living in Fukushima during the 2011 earthquake. Stay safe mate.

@DieAlteistwiederda

2 жыл бұрын

This weird calm sense of impending doom is just something you never forget. I never experienced an earthquake but I saw people who lived through that particular earthquake talk about very similar feelings that I experienced during my experience.

@noahhkun5097

2 жыл бұрын

@@DieAlteistwiederda so did you or did you not experience an earthquake

@VGogetto

2 жыл бұрын

@@noahhkun5097 he's prob talking about having experienced "weird calm sense of impending doom" during a natural disaster (not necessary earthquake)

That’s so scary! Glad you all are ok, and I’m hoping the electronics survived all that water :/

Sorry about that, the damage looks horrifying and everything was so beautiful before. So glad you all are well though.

Better things yet to come! You got this ! Glad that the family are all safe!

This was so crushing to see. The excitement around this new studio was so genuine! I know whatever you have in store next will be fantastic. Much love, Chris!

@gamechannel1271

2 жыл бұрын

The studio is still there lol. Just a lot of broken props.

I’ll get you some super glue for your birthday so this doesn’t happen again😬

@guresuzume

2 жыл бұрын

If Chris have only watched that less known youtuber - Akidearest - video on protecting house from that exact scenario! smh

@Reiea_

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you guys are okay. I'm happy you guys went with him to the studio. That would be hard to see.

@ShiroiTengu

Жыл бұрын

@Gure Suzume well. He is friends with Aki so it's possible he saw it.

@ima1sthumanonearth8

Жыл бұрын

Albino u know u can't super glue everything

@jenny2638

Жыл бұрын

The perfect gift that will stick with him the whole year

Glad to know you and your team are safe!

Hi Chris, thanks for the update on the Earthquake. Glad you and your friends are safe. Cheers...

I can imagine how it feels to walk into that beautiful studio that was built so recently and see so much destroyed. Luckily, all the bowls and small items can be replaced in time... but you are right to worry about that water. If the studio is taking water damage that will cause the most damage. Good luck, stay safe, and keep on keeping on Chris!

Watching this is heart breaking, Really glad you are all okay though cause that's the most important thing, hope you can rebuild ❤

@DevinOfBacon

2 жыл бұрын

Well hello Ryan. Yeah, I too am glad they're okay. I've never really been in a earthquake before, even though I've spent half my life in California. So I don't really know personally just how terrifying it is just from the shaking alone, but I know it would be scary and dangerous when everything around you starts falling down.

@S.K.R.E.Inc.

2 жыл бұрын

I've been through a variety of them living in CA, from mediocre 3 pointers to shockers as high as 7. And all can cause damage and casualties depending on the epicenter and depth. A 5 pointer was shaking my house like Jell-O, and a 7 pointer 3 years ago started slow, then went faster and faster to the point I thought I was gonna get buried alive due to the strain the house had. It's painful. You do not want to feel what an 8 or 9 pointer is like what Japan and Mexico felt through. That is hell for 30 seconds

Really glad you guys are safe and well, it's really sad to see so much damage in the studio but hopefully you can manage to recover all. Be safe and keep it up ! (dont know a lot of word of encouragement, english is my second language sorry)

Glad you and all the people in the videos and production made it through safely

Glad you're safe Chris!

@AxxLAfriku

2 жыл бұрын

I recently revealed the genders of my two girlfriends. It got a lot of hate and now has 30 times more dislikes than likes. I am really sad that people can be so mean. Sorry for using your comment to talk about my problems, dear dj

@DocSteeze

2 жыл бұрын

DJ CARLO??? Thanks for teaching me how to DJ!

Ah this sucks, the studio still feels so new, to see it in such a state is heartwrenching... I hope that fixing it up isn't too much of an expense, and I'm glad everybody is doing ok!

Good to hear you and the others are OK! Hope the recovery effort goes well for the affected areas. Surprised there wasn't more damage to the set at that magnitude!

I'm so sorry that you all went through such a frightening situation, but I'm glad you are ok. Sending good energy your way 💫

Seeing this did sting quite a bit and made me sad. You just poured your heart and soul into making it. I hope you can fix it swiftly. But I am glad you are all fine and I hope not many people got injured.

Stay safe Chris ❤️

That must be really scary! 😱 So sorry to see the damages in your studio. I hope you’re able to rebuild soon. Stay safe 🙏🏼

Hey Chris, just saw this video and its long after the fact but hope you get your studio in order and everything works out. Love the content and will forever love any of the content you put out. Good luck my man

I also live in Sendai and I'm relieved that Chris is safe. Seismological experts are warning of the possibility of more big earthquakes during the next week. Please be vigilant and prepared.

@SilverQuartz13

2 жыл бұрын

This sounds so scary. I've only been through one earthquake and it was small that was unsettling enough. I was in an area that doesn't normally get them.

@mathewgagnier9432

2 жыл бұрын

Are these larger earthquakes a sign of something bigger to come? I know you said it's a possibility and not a guarantee, but still. Crazy all these events are just popping off, with no time to rest. Hopefully this is the end of it, though.

@computertutorials1286

Жыл бұрын

​@@mathewgagnier9432 Sometimes they are and sometimes they're not, it depends. The quake in this video had a foreshock, but it was only 2 minutes beforehand. Usually big quakes happen in cycles, so you know when one is due, but predicting exactly when is next to impossible. The Great East quake for example was anticipated to occur within the next 30 years in the mid to late 2000s. And that quake had foreshocks in the days leading up to it. California's cycle for "the big one" is estimated to be 243 years, but it's been 315 since the last one...

Glad you’re safe! Looks terrifying even with Japan’s prepared building structures

@OutcastYBJ

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah Mabye it’s not so scary in country side but japans city’s and buildings of just one building where to fall it could cause a lot of damage

@dd0708

2 жыл бұрын

RAGE?!?

I am glad you are safe and sound. I hope everything is better now.

I'm glad you weren't hurt from the earthquake! I wish you the best of luck in fixing up the studio as well, hopefully it won't take too long to get it all done!

Sorry to see the brand new studio been damaged like that. But glad that no one was hurt. Stay safe guys. Hope that the studio could return to tip top shape soon.

So glad you’re doing alright Chris; sorry to see the shop and studio had some damage. While you may not know us, the viewers, many of us have gotten to know you over the years through your videos. The concern many have felt was the same as a friend for their well-being when hearing about the earthquake. Hope you and all those close to you recover, stay safe, and continue doing what you love.

I’m so glad you guys are safe, I’m so sorry about the studio and generally having to go through this. Hang in there 😥

So glad you all are safe. Sucks to lose things and have to clean up, but very glad you all are ok. Hope everyone in Japan is ok from the Earthquake. Blessings.

As someone who was in Kobe for the earthquake in 95 (actually in Shioya outside the epicenter) I'm glad you're okay, understand how terrifying it is, and the next few days will have lots of small earthquakes that are also terrifying. Hopefully water, power, and gas are still working and the destruction is not too terrible. Hopefully you can get out and volunteer to help with those who didn't fare as well.

@OompaLoompa211

2 жыл бұрын

Volunteer? Why would he think about volunteering when his studio is in a right shape and that's his job. Himself > anyone else at the moment. Dude needs to take care of his own before he thinks about anyone else.

@BLazinAround

2 жыл бұрын

@@OompaLoompa211 Right so when others are in need of help but you are mostly fine you just pretend its all good and carry on with your own work...? Why is being kind so difficult to understand for some people... Why could you not take care of your own things as well as helping others? The 'all for myself' mentality is the root of a majority of the worlds problems.

@OompaLoompa211

2 жыл бұрын

@@chainsaw8507 Bruh 100%. I was just in a massive flood situation in QLD, Australia. I'm sorry but I couldn't care less about anyone else. My family comes first. My own house came first. I made sure my family and myself were 100% safe and okay before I even THOUGHT to help anyone else. I put myself and my loved ones before anyone else on this planet. Period.

@doujin01

2 жыл бұрын

@@OompaLoompa211 And you know what? That is okay for many reason. There is no reason to only look after yourself and your loved ones. It this not to say that others are no wrong, as it is important to help others when crisis arise but if you are struggling to help yourself first. Then (from a practical standpoint) what good can you do to help others?

@noahhkun5097

2 жыл бұрын

@@BLazinAround he has to fix his apartment so he can start working again properly? He just spent massive amounts of money on that he can’t just leave it as an electrical fire in waiting.

I couldn't even imagine experiencing that, honestly makes me wanna reconsider where I'm asking for as part of my JET application. Wishing you the best through this, clean up must suck.

@KylesBestvideos

2 жыл бұрын

I don't think you can actually choose your JET placement unless you have a medical reason. Eitherway, earthquakes can occur anywhere in Japan as far as I know. An earthquake could happen in your hometown/country. It shouldnd't be a driving factor in your decision. Thats how I see it personally.

@koffeebat3808

2 жыл бұрын

Remember this has only been the worst in ten years they're not all to this extent, but I get what you mean

@TheSakpra

2 жыл бұрын

To try to comfort you a little bit: don't worry mate, these things are rare occurences (at least above M5). I know how scary and uncertain they can make one feel (having felt numerous earthquakes myself). It sucks that Northeastern Japan has gone through so much over the past 12 years (with the 2011 tsunami still fresh in people's minds and put off plenty from ever going there). Earthquakes are probably a smaller worry compared to the possibly ensuing tsunamis they may trigger. So, in general anywhere 10-15km inland from the coast tends to be pretty safe. If you really want to be risk-averse as much as possible (there is absolutely nothing wrong with that and would instead be palliating if you struggle with panic or anxiety), then the general rule is to stick to the Sea of Japan and Kyushu or Southern Honshu. I hope your JET application and interview goes great and the best of luck to you on possibly having a great time in Japan. Also, if you're curious about earthquake prevention or how to deal with emergencies and natural disasters in Japan, Akidearest did a great video series going over them. I recommend checking them out

@ZhnYe

2 жыл бұрын

Earthquakes can happen just about anywhere in Japan, it shouldn’t deter where you choose. Know that the country sits on tectonic plates and know how to be prepared for such emergency situations is the best you can do. Japan has tons of safety measures and experience with earthquakes so you’re in good hands in the event you ever experience one.

@Chino-Kafu

2 жыл бұрын

Earthquakes can happen ANYWHERE scientifically speaking. Just more frequent or intense on the ring of fire. 18 1/2 years in japan I've experienced earthquakes big and small, all over the island. Fukushima was worse for me though as I was on a business meeting there.

Thank you for producing such quality content Chris! You've literally given me hours of entertainment!

I can actually feel the sadness in this video and it kinda makes me want to cry. I’m just glad you are all okay but that sounded like a very scary earthquake and I’m sorry this happened sending lots of hugs

I'm glad that you're alright Chris, Even if the studio was totaled, Abroad in Japan would still live on because it's main component is you, and you can't be replaced like some of the broken pieces there. It warms my heart to see Sharla and Natusuki with you, those two are absolute treasures more precious than gold, you are all beautiful people, with Love from New Zealand. ❤

This is extremely sad to see after seeing how excited and proud you were of the studio. And in such a short time too. I hope you can get it cleaned and fixed as soon as possible with minimal issues, and at least you're all safe! Much love to you and the Abroad in Japan friends.

@sharoona

2 жыл бұрын

Likewise. I was just telling my friend that I follow Christ and he was showing his studio and then this happens. Be safe

Much love to you!! The most important thing is you are all ok !!!!

Man this is so heartbreaking. Just moments ago I was watching the first video you put out of this awesome studio. Then I got this video recommended and I could not believe it... I hope you will restore that studio to its former glory. Stay safe

dang so much stuff was broken :( this is so awful, sorry it was so bad for u. Love the positive mindset tho even though you lost so much stuff.

@yami2227

2 жыл бұрын

To be fair, you cannot be anything but positive after an earthquake that bad and with so few casualties. In my country when an earthquake of the same strength hit, 1500 people died and 2 billion USD in damages. (It was 1977 but I doubt that even now we are prepared for earthquakes of that strength like Japan is)

@wenxenaspencer129

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Sundai I hope you're okay as well.

Everything materialistic will eventually come back Chris. I'm just very glad that YOU are fine together with Sharla and Natsuki. As your viewers we can at least give you more views and likes in your videos to support you in rebuilding.

@sosukeaizen8224

2 жыл бұрын

Fax

@shannonramirezslater4909

2 жыл бұрын

tatakae

@EdgeOfLight

2 жыл бұрын

it's just three broken plates like and a small puddle of water. He clearly never faced an environmental catastrophe. I know people whose life were ruined by floodings.

@fairyspunfibers9098

2 жыл бұрын

@Edge Of Light Okay, buddy, that was a Narcissistic response: one of negating, denying, or belittling another's rotten experience. It doesn't matter HOW much stuff was broken...or not...it doesn't somehow make his experience or losses any less than *what they were*. So, quit pulling the Narc sh*t. THAT'S BULLYING.

@EdgeOfLight

2 жыл бұрын

@@fairyspunfibers9098 narcissism would be to record yourself feigning shock at a few broken pieces of furniture for views while other people probably lost way more in the process.

So glad you and your friends are safe, Chris. Gutted for your studio. Sending love to everyone in Japan right now , must have been so scary for you all . X

That is absolutely terrifying!! I glad to hear you are safe!

I feel you man. I felt that "I'm going to die now" in 2017 earthquake in Mexico. I couldnt sleep after that, thinking all the time apartment will go down on me... Finally I moved to a small house outside of Mexico City. Much luck, sorry you have to go through this... Much love from Mexico mate!

@Manganization

2 жыл бұрын

Same. Had a similar earthquake in Trinidad and Tobago 2 years ago. Thought it was like the usual, but it wasn't stopping and was getting progressively more violent the longer it went on. I wouldn't wish for anyone to experience anything like this.

All that matters is that you're safe man, I'm really happy you're not hurt. I feel for the people who lost their homes because of it, my best wishes goes out to them.

@romaining-gala

2 жыл бұрын

definitely, it’s very tragic that stuff like this happens often in Japan and people lose their livelihoods over it

@slyfawkes7772

2 жыл бұрын

Fortunately, only eight were recorded injured with no know casualties.

@moneton8627

2 жыл бұрын

This is the least amount of likes i've ever seen one of your comments have

@NemesisFromResidentEvil

2 жыл бұрын

Shut up bot

Aww 😢 I’m just glad you’re safe Chris 💕

I'm so glad that you're all safe! I can't express how heartbroken I was after witnessing the damage inside your studio. You spent months building that beautiful area for your work and friends- Such a scary event to be in! Sending you all the love from Brazil!💙

Genuinely heartbreaking to see the studio in such a state. I hope everyone is safe and can start to get everything back in order!

To everyone that says "I'm not scared of anything" I always tell them to try and not be scared during a massive earthquake. It's a terrifying experience.

@ArseneGray

2 жыл бұрын

An Earthquake is one of the most terryfing things for your brain. Absolute hopelesness. There are two main factors which define the level of fear your brain produces. Information about the Danger and your evaluation of the possbile solutions. You have no idea how severe the earthquake is, you have no idea how secure the building is, you do not know how long it will go and basically your life is in danger, not a toe, not your leg, your life, building crushes you die. Then there is the fact that you cannot run from an earthquake, you cannot hide from an earthquake, you cant shoot it dead, you basically are delivered and at the mercy of the fate. 0 information about the danger with your life at stake and 0 solutions to overcome the dangers equals to maximum fear output from your brain. Many go unconcious becasue brain thinks you will die and it can as well happen when you dont feel anyhting. trust me it is terrible you will most likely panic or do something stupid.

@sarroumarbeu6810

2 жыл бұрын

As someone who lived my entire life in a seismically active region you never get used to the feeling of having your building shake

I'm glad you and your friends are safe mate. Hope others affected are okay too. Stay safe guys.

im glad you guys are safe

Hope everyone is doing alright! Stuff like this is really scary and was bound to happen when you've lived in Japan for so long but glad you were fine. My heart goes out to all those who lost their lives.

Very glad you are safe Chris! I can't imagine how it feels 😔

Wow! Scary! Glad you're all safe!

Glad you are ok, Chris! That’s really scary! Thanks for your great content! It really helps me learn Japanese and the culture of Japan! 本当に感謝します!

I can see you're really affected by this given that this set was really one of your goals. At least it wasn't as damaged to the point that it's irrecoverable. Most importantly, I'm glad you're safe Chris along with Natsuki and Sharla. :)

I'm glad all three of you are OK. I can't imagine how terrifying that was and it's always amazing to see how good the response from the Japanese public works system is. It really sucks this happened so quickly after you go the studio built but it is nice to see it mostly appears to be cosmetic damage and replaceables that won't be too bad monetarily.

I'm so sorry that happened to you. I'm glad you and everyone else is safe.

Hope it all is ok, glad you are safe Chris

Only Chris can keep a smile on his face in a time like this. I hope you can get back on your feet soon and I feel really bad for all the damage that has been done that will cost a pretty penny.

@salemkhamis6788

2 жыл бұрын

Hopefully he insured the place

@masdyrenee1328

2 жыл бұрын

Banana bread is best

That was really terrifying earthquake. Very sad to see the damage to the studio. But we're glad to see you safe, Chris

So very sad to see this happen to you and many others in Japan. Very glad to hear you are safe and looking forward to seeing what is new to the studio to replace what was destroyed.

Glad you and the regular crew are all safe

That's SO upsetting. He literally just got the new studio too. I'm so glad they're all safe though. It can all be rebuilt but it doesn't change the fact that this must all be so frustrating.

@raynalldoprime

2 жыл бұрын

As long there no one died everything can be fixed and rebuilt

Chris, if you assess the value of the damage. Please start a gofundme page and we will all contribute with the restoration of the studio. This was your pride and joy! And we are so incredibly lucky to have a content creator like you around (for free even). I would be more than happy to help, and I bet more people would as well. Anyway, It's great knowing that you, Sharla and Natsuki are alive and well. It's great to see your friends helping out during such difficult times.

@JN.0_o

2 жыл бұрын

Water leak not withstanding, I would imagine the biggest cost here is probably the time needed to source and replace set items and put everything back again. Having your schedule demolished is the real productivity killer

@PixelShade

2 жыл бұрын

​@@JN.0_o definitely... and that's why I feel like we should contribute and perhaps Chris can hire the team to help him rebuild the set without his own intervention. That way he can concentrate on his creativity and not worry about economics and go shopping, repairing the things that are broken.

Agh. Gutted to see this happen to you all! I hope you're all recovering and doing well. Be safe!

Glad you are safe!

The resilience and positive outlook shown by Chris in such a dire situation is incredible. I hope everything turns out okay.

So terrifying…I’ve heard as well from my friends in Japan. Glad you’re safe and well Chris. So sad to see the damage to the studio…that’s devastating…poor maneki neko and ramen shop props…

Hope you manage to get everything back even better.

I’m sorry to hear what you’ve been through

Absolutely terrifying to see, I cannot imagine experiencing that in real time. I felt and heard a small quake on Vancouver island once it was so scary. Hope everyone is ok.

@juliansmith4295

2 жыл бұрын

The difference being not only that it's smaller, but any earthquake on Vancouver Island is only a few seconds. This was three and a half minutes.

@wcoastlaurie-7-2

2 жыл бұрын

@@juliansmith4295 so terrifying, I can’t fathom it. Yes the one I experienced was only 7 seconds. Practically nothing compared to this one. I just remember how loud it was and how vulnerable I felt. Prayers to them all.

That looked terrifying, glad you're unhurt but it's a real shame about the studio

@ForumcoldiArchon

2 жыл бұрын

Just is more authentic bladerunner cyberpunk experience. Nothing beats a fine raid of a ramenshop

@lucygirl1111

2 жыл бұрын

hiya pat ^^

@nanashi1173

2 жыл бұрын

This is the first time I've ever heard/saw someone use the word 'unhurt'

Glad you are all safe! Things can be replaced, you can't replace people.

Gaaah really teary-eyed watching this. I know you can bounce back from this. But there's so much love put into it... heartbreaking. Wishing you and your team a good recovery.