NOTIFICATION SQUAD: Connor being kidnapped and a 1980's style workout montage!? Don't miss the gems in this video.

@RMbutItsO

Жыл бұрын

A sponsor :0

@BigBoss_893

Жыл бұрын

First time on noti squad, let’s go Chris

@krisskross7700

Жыл бұрын

19 seconds, jeez I'm quick

@costa2k1

Жыл бұрын

Hi

@TheLostBandito

Жыл бұрын

Yee

"Shut up and drink more!" If the British government told its citizens that then I bet there would be a deafening roar of acceptance from all over the UK.

@SewingBoxDesigns

Жыл бұрын

Once again, the Japanese prove how brilliant they are.

@christine4670

Жыл бұрын

Lol Same! Cheers from Nova Scotia🍻

@johnafirth

Жыл бұрын

I remember Eat Out to Help Out, which mainly succeeded in spreading COVID around.

@loggchop4478

Жыл бұрын

@@johnafirth That scheme was legendary

@FirstDayson

Жыл бұрын

@@SewingBoxDesigns "Giving a whole generation or two Alcoholism is brilliant" wow, any other bright ideas there? gonna go praise cocaine as a great way to wake up in the morning as well?

I'm really glad I got to visit Japan in 2015. I distinctly remembering wandering Kyoto on my own, Being drawn by a temple tower with many rooftops, and while walking there, saw a tiny restaurant. There was no menu, The man just made some fish and used a blowtorch on a fruit. It was absolutely delicious. I love random encounters like these. Not everything needs to be 100% planned out.

@akiko7298

Жыл бұрын

Some of my best travel memories are like this! I really want to do it again in Japan and other countries.

@pamzylik6558

Жыл бұрын

I got to see Kyomizudera in Kyoto in the fall of 2015. It was incredibly crowded, but it's one of the best memories of my trip. The fall colors were so beautiful!. We haven't made firm plans to return but have been talking about it more again recently. We were only in Kyoto for a day and I think I could spend 2 weeks there and still not see everything I want to.

@princessthyemis

Жыл бұрын

Whoaaa that's amazing! Fruit by blowtorch sounds so good!

@aysinduarte

Жыл бұрын

Same! Our best memories in Japan were those unplanned, randomly came upon places to eat,see , experience . The kids still talk about that trip 3 years later.

I am a Japanese viewer and have been enjoying the videos on your channel for about six months now. I love your critical perspective on Japan, your sarcastic humor in conveying it, and your concise, unbiased video structure. I think your channel is one of those rare channels where both a critical perspective and a love of Japanese culture exist, and where information is not simply used as attention-grabbing content. Thanks for always finding so many good things and improvements about Japan! I have learned many things from you that I would not have noticed if I had just lived in Tokyo, such as how Japan looks and how Japan is misaligned from a foreigner's point of view. Also, from you I became aware of the existence of trash taste, and from there I became even more aware of the existence of Daidus and Emirichu, all of which gave me a lot more enjoyment. Thanks for the charity bike ride with Connor! Many problems remain, such as excessive interrogation of foreigners by Japanese police officers, Harsh working conditions, refusal to rent apartments, and refusal to allow foreigners to enter Japan, but I sincerely hope that the situation can be improved to be more comfortable for foreigners.🙏

@thebuzzah

Жыл бұрын

ma mi me mu mo I like it!

@currently9143

Жыл бұрын

英語上手ですね！

@user-sq2ie8it2x

Жыл бұрын

@@thebuzzah Thank you! 🦔

@user-sq2ie8it2x

Жыл бұрын

@@currently9143 Oh! Thank you! Your Eigo Jouzu is very Nihongo Jouzu!

@CaptainSportExtreme

Жыл бұрын

It's very interesting to see your open minded perspective. It's a shame japanese people are that conservatives because I genuinely think you are very interesting and loving, my 2 weeks trip there was the favorite part of my life so far

I’m glad your taking your health very seriously Chris. I know the community wants you in this KZread business in the long run. We are rooting for you and your future endeavors. 🤙

@SurfistaCamad

Жыл бұрын

Chris absolutely milks the health thing for views 🤣 .. the fans eat it up, he’s not even that unhealthy, have you had a walk around a high street in the UK or USA lately ?

@brentywenty

Жыл бұрын

@@SurfistaCamad Something being worse than a certain thing doesn't exlude that aforementioned thing from being bad. So your last argument doesn't mean anything. For the milking, I personally think he does want to get a bit better, but sees the opportunity to make content about it as well and not the other way around. Could be wrong though, idk.

@tobbcittobbcit8899

Жыл бұрын

@@SurfistaCamad Just because he's not obese doesn't mean he's not overweight 💀

My dad lived in Japan for more than 30 years and I also grew up there as a kid. My whole family really misses Japan, so we really want to visit there again, but it’s really heartbreaking that tourists can’t enter. Let’s all hope that everyone will be welcome again soon! 🙏

@kingdoge69

Жыл бұрын

Take me with you when you go back 😂

@Yikeo

Жыл бұрын

@@paulwaltersheherfeministvl521 Axxl making alts now are we? Some how you've gotten even sadder 😂

@larsstougaard7097

Жыл бұрын

Let drink sake until they open the borders again

@brandon3872

Жыл бұрын

I'm hoping to visit Japan next year. I hope Japan welcomes tourists soon :)

@mac081793

Жыл бұрын

@@paulwaltersheherfeministvl521 What the hell u talking about?

I love this video, its kinda rare to see people on youtube being transparent as chris is. Most people try to uphold a image or a persona while chris doesnt in his QaA and i really appreciate that.

@heliosgnosis2744

Жыл бұрын

Pretty much everyone thinks like him but yeah in many places saying what one thinks ends bad normally.

So true. I've travelled to Japan 4 times (the last one I was able to buy a SIM!) and travelled across the country. The idea of travelling to Japan in a tour group s horrifying. I'll wait till the end of the year then.

@svandalbear

Жыл бұрын

Probably the end of next year, at the rate Japans bureaucracy moves

@85AngelRogue

Жыл бұрын

Me too

ABSOLUTELY do a Christmas Carol! Seeing you produce higher budget projects for something like Netflix and BBC would be amazing too (Your work on KZread is already higher quality than most of what I see already). I just hope that they collab with you more than just taking control away from you, and that you continue KZread either way too. Also, I love that you are working hard to get healthy. Not that I'm losing sleep wondering if you are fit or anything, but I personally do enjoy watching videos that incorporate something health related (i.e. watching you bike across Japan). I like to push myself and so I'm more inspired when I see that extra effort. Makes videos have a sense of growth mixed in. Also also, hearing you bring up questions you are never asked involving things like philosophy, would you ever do some videos about just that and/or favorite books or anything? I get it would probably not do as well, but maybe if they had less editing and if they were on your other channel... idk, I'm interested myself is all lol.

@michaelrivera2030

Жыл бұрын

Make it happen

I know you hate the word "influencer", Chris, but you sure have influenced me to improve my 30s both in culture and in health. Thank you for all you do. Cheers!

@andrzejkopalnia

Жыл бұрын

I second that! ✊

@Tomp4ul

Жыл бұрын

He's influencing me to drink more Sake

@mrpolnareff-5553

Жыл бұрын

@@andrzejkopalnia lmao

@boxerblake1

Жыл бұрын

Health? Surely you jest.

@dreadsupreme

Жыл бұрын

Yupe same here finding his channel during quarantine 2 years ago was probably one of the best motivators for me to go and do better with my life

I'm actually really glad the more replayed part of the video is also what Chris says is his more enjoyable part of shooting these videos. It actually is a joy to see such amazing shots of Japan, so thanks for being so intentional about that!

Best of luck on the journey to self-improvement, Chris! I've only just started watching your Abroad in Japan videos, but I've loved each and every one!

A Christmas carol with Chris as Scrooge and Natsuke in literally all other roles will be my wish for Christmas this year

Who thought being restricted to guided tours would bring in tourists? When I was in Japan I picked where I was going next the night before, and then arranged the accommodation. It made my kid sister (15) feel so secure in our lodging.

@A9sAs

Жыл бұрын

Best way to travel

@FlavumSignum

Жыл бұрын

I can't think of any western tourists under 60 wanting to be in a tour group. Only people I can think that actually use a lot of guided tours worldwide are generally Chinese tourists who spend a lot of money and generally always just get bused around with a guide. Even here in the US in a very touristy city I won't name, the local mall hired bilingual sales associates in places like Louis Vuitton, Coach, Tiffany's 'cause the buses would specifically stop by the mall and about 100 Chinese tourists would get off and shop till they drop.

@allen.9

Жыл бұрын

@@FlavumSignum i live near irvine, california which has a huuuuuge chinese population since many study at UCI. because of this, all of the malls containing these expensive brands have bilingual store associates. even at a retail store i work at half of my coworkers speak spanish since many shoppers in the area are mexican.

@FlavumSignum

Жыл бұрын

@Waldel Martell Oh seriously,🤣 they get off the bus downtown, take selfies with the landmark for about 10 minutes but shops at the mall for 2 hours. It really is a shopping trip but the selfies prove "Oh yeah, I've been to (fill in the blank tourist sites overseas)!"

We appreciate those shots Chris! I've loved your cinematic takes and camera work for close to 10 years now, and they've gone from good to professionally amazing in that course of time!

I was "lucky" enough to get engaged to my Japanese partner right before the lockdowns. Went back to my country for work and they essentially pulled up the drawbridge and locked the gate behind me. We have just successfully gotten married in Japan despite me not being physically in the country for almost 3 years. Now waiting for approval of my partner visa. Expensive process and a shame we couldn't be in the same country let alone room on the day of my marriage. But even sadder for the separated couples who aren't ready for marriage.

@clinton4161

Жыл бұрын

So you were able to legally get married over a zoom call? I've been wondering if it was possible.

@Marco-717

Жыл бұрын

That's what you deserve for calling a wife a 'partner'.

@aceparable1

Жыл бұрын

@@clinton4161 We didn't even need a video call. There is no requirement for a ceremony. It's quite easy to do by post if both people are in Japan. But I believe it wasn't possible to do from outside Japan before COVID.

@persnikitty3570

Жыл бұрын

My elder brother is going through this. My sister-in-law, such a wonderful woman...she wrote her own workbook for ESL on her own, gives lessons over Skype, and she can't even feel my brother's warmth. Though he and I have had issues in the past, I strongly want him to be with his wife, spouse and love. That said, he's in Arizona for a spell, while he waits for re-entry work permits. They are so good together, so just let them be together in Okinawa, where they own a home together.

@aceparable1

Жыл бұрын

@@Marco-717 Partner implies equality you simpleton.

Damn Chris, I appreciate the hell out of your personal standards for your channel. I love how honest you were about how you hate some of the choices you've needed to make regarding the titles and thumbnails, because it makes me feel like you really care about your craft, despite the sacrifices you need to make to have videos succeed. Please continue your journey here on KZread. Please also try some of your binned ideas, and especially please make your take on A Christmas Carol. I feel like this is KZread, as corny as that seems, but I would hope that you continue on KZread doing what YOU want. Congratulations on 10 years. Cheers to many more

I do miss the Ask Abroad videos. They were fun to watch since we were all people stuck inside going insane watching a person stuck inside who was also going insane

@kiel_3222

Жыл бұрын

Same, kinda wish they are done weekly again. If not, monthly's fine as well, just give me my fix~

@savanthuman8809

Жыл бұрын

By far the funniest videos

@Sammyyaam

Жыл бұрын

Me too!

@fateatwork3191

Жыл бұрын

Seems like the perfect setting to talk philosophy

I actually literally clapped at the advice on focusing on a skillset first and becoming a KZreadr second, and how the word "influencer" undermines the craft behind it. Great advice

I discovered your channel because the KZread algorithm recommended your Japanese TV shows feature and I've watched everything on this channel since, one of the best things I discovered in the 2020 lockdown era! Cheers to more years

It's such a shame Japan still isn't open to tourists after so long, have a trip planned next year to fingers crossed they pull the finger out and open up 🤞

@thecarlob_007

Жыл бұрын

It’s just been announced, tourists are now allowed in and guided tours are no longer required.

@galzur5840

Жыл бұрын

@@thecarlob_007 where the fuck is the annoced please show me

@sonicsabbath

Жыл бұрын

@@thecarlob_007 No, you still need to be on a package tour - just don't need a guide. Cannot just "go around" by yourself.

@thecarlob_007

Жыл бұрын

@@sonicsabbath I see. Thanks for that update.

@Berstich

Жыл бұрын

just announced that Sept 7th country will open up to unguided tours.

Chris, you've actually already been looking a lot fitter in your most recent videos! Keep going! I'm currently going through a bit of a quarter life crisis myself, and I'm dealing with some similar things: especially with discipline and weight loss. I feel like I'm constantly maintaining my weight no matter how hard I try, but it's definitely inspiring to see you making improvements as I know it's something you've struggled with too, so thank you!

@RNG-999

Жыл бұрын

I was just about to comment this. Look at his chin, he has a neck now and a DAMN good jaw line! I think Sharla's really helped him improve his mood :)

@sahayeda5220

Жыл бұрын

His calf muscles in Connor's livestream could actually kill! Lol he's secretly buff

@thejamesbondshow9754

Жыл бұрын

You want advice?

@AppleFim946

Жыл бұрын

@@thejamesbondshow9754 yeah, sure, go ahead!

@Travelling_Heart15

Жыл бұрын

That's mostly because of his camera angle that gives the illusion that he is healthy, but if you look at the most recent stream then you can see what he actually looks like

Super pumped for your training arc! Your determination encourages me even more to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle. It's a painful process but the feeling of accomplishment is definitely worth it. Rooting for you and wishing you all the best. You got this!

omgg I'm in tears. I've been watching you for SO LONG now and I can't believe it's been 10 years. I wasn't here for the whole time but Your channel makes me so happy. They're informative and inspiring. I will try my best to workout and be better this year too! You def should be their fourth member and def do the christmas carol thing XD

You're the only KZreadr whose videos I watch despite the title and thumbnails seeming clickbait-y at times because I know your videos are incredibly down-to-earth and there's probably gonna be something valuable in it that I'm rarely gonna see in videos made by other KZreadrs. This video itself proves my point.

Can't believe it has been 10 years. I can still remember finding the video of a random Brit talking about Japan in his living room. Lovely to see that the humour is still there and quality always goes up. Well done Chris!

@111paolo2

Жыл бұрын

Russia strong

@EvenInArcadiaIExist

Жыл бұрын

@@111paolo2 Putin weak

Hey Chris, I love your videos, they make me want to learn Japanese and live in Japan. Maybe one day this will come true. Thank you so much for inspiring this nostalgia within me.

That montage was the cherry on top of this video! Amazing!

The thought of Chris producing and acting in his own version of A Christmas Carol is absolutely brilliant.

@captainskippy4560

Жыл бұрын

I would absolutely watch that!

@SonicRyan1992

Жыл бұрын

Natsuki 100% should be the Ghost of Christmas Present

@nujevad28

Жыл бұрын

​@@SonicRyan1992 It would be his dream project, so he'd want to make it the best version he can imagine. Casting friends to play major parts would cheapen the feeling.

Your health, both mental and physical is not only an investment, its a journey that's yours alone. By that I mean you do what's best for you and avoid comparing yourself to anyone else (because it isn't fair nor healthy). At the end of the day, all that matters is that you've started a new chapter at a pace you are comfortable with! Can't wait to hear updates! Happy 10 years Chris - here's to many more *cheers*!

@randomdeliveryguy

Жыл бұрын

I think avoiding comparations is bad in itself. There's a balance between comparing yourself to someone's physique and wanting to be Arnold Schwarzenegger. After all, how do you know you are in shape if you are the only human being you know?

@uuu12343

Жыл бұрын

Journey Across Health (JAH)

@pepsi-mcrib

Жыл бұрын

@@randomdeliveryguy "wanting to be Arnold Schwarzenegger" A 75 year old Austrian with poor acting skills?

@blablup1214

Жыл бұрын

@@randomdeliveryguy Rule of Thump. If you are out of breath after getting into the kitchen to get a snack, you are out of shape.

@WaltRBuck

Жыл бұрын

@@pepsi-mcrib Yeah, I think the general message was understood. Anyway, he's still in better shape at 75 than most people.

It honestly looks like you’ve made some health progress already! You look much brighter, and i’m happy to see you working towards feeling better. Cannot wait to see the new video’s, keep it up!

Would love to see more of these types of videos once in a while. It doesn't always have to be scenic amazement!

There's no legitimate reason for the tourism ban. And yes, I realize that "guided tours" and tours booked through tour agencies are "allowed," but in practice, tourism is still banned. They've got no issue with Japanese tourists going wherever they please internationally with no restrictions, which absolutely kills their reasoning for stopping tourism.

@bigfatchubbybritboy9445

Жыл бұрын

It's all fuelled by racism and xenophobia, very typical of the Japanese. Japan...they are a hyper-xenophobic, hyper-racist country.

@instantpug7036

Жыл бұрын

Wait, no, stop. Don't expect the Japanese to use logic, that would disturb the harmony of not having used it in… ever.

@legitdoctor8293

Жыл бұрын

@@instantpug7036 It's amazing how japan can be both the most forward and backwards country at the same time

@gonzarellious6102

Жыл бұрын

@@legitdoctor8293 Agreed. For example, every form printed in triplicate then faxed...

@danielwhyatt3278

Жыл бұрын

It’s killing US, and Japan itself in the long run.

Chris's content is next level... But a custom Christmas Carol featuring all the regulars would be incredible. I support your dreams!!! 🙏🙏🙏

@NerdyCatCoffeeee

Жыл бұрын

"Life is a meatball" - said Natsuki calmly

@shllybkwrm

Жыл бұрын

Cast Connor as Tiny Tim

@xan560

Жыл бұрын

Chris-mas Carol

@EvenInArcadiaIExist

Жыл бұрын

@@shllybkwrm The muppet version?

I love the sound mastering in the workout montage, and the timing Slowing down on certain actions to give them more force, that's just sublime

I just got back from my trip from Japan as a tourist in December, I’m so thankful they opened back up for us 🙏 had a great visit

Chris, I'm so happy to hear you're taking your health & wellbeing into consideration! I turned 35 this year and it really does sneak up on you...From someone who is also working on bettering theirself, best of luck to you! I know you can do it. :) PS That drawing of you is funny, I've seen you show it off before, but you are nowhere near that size! Hope you don't ever let it drag you down.

@danielwhyatt3278

Жыл бұрын

I couldn’t agree more. Also, I’m 26 right now and going to turn 27 at the end of this year, And I’m really scared that my 30s are going to see cat only just as fast as this point of my life has since I turned 21. so much I want to do, but I’m scared of so much of it and just want to procrastinate and laze about instead. BUT, I know then I won’t achieve anything, so I really need to get the motivation to achieve my goals with the most energy I can while I still have it and try and take care of my body for the future, even if I just want to continue with my usual habits in food and drink as I do now which doesn’t seem to affect me. I know they will eventually, but it’s hard to believe. So much to do. Wish you and everyone else the best of luck on their journeys.

I rarely comment on these but I just wanted to chip in and say that you really should be proud of your drone work! It does an excellent job of getting across the landscape in these places in ways that the intensely close and human-scale videography doesn't show. Humans don't live in the narrow gaze of a fixed camera; our eyes drift, our heads swivel, etc. That's made your drone work the most exceptional part of the Journey Across Japan videos, because they give a wider perspective and let you get more of a "feel" for the area. So, y'know, please feel proud! You do good stuff.

I'd heard Japan was finally open to tourists and was thinking of booking a trip, but had no idea things were still so restrictive. Thanks for the info and the sake discount!

@audiencemember26008

Жыл бұрын

Video is 6 days old. Your comment is 2 days old. And today in a reputable Japanese newspaper I see they are changing the regulation and allowing 50,000 tourists to enter daily(?) and not requiring organised tours.

@venenix

Жыл бұрын

you still require a organised tour but no official guide, in practice not much changed

What I like about Chris, is he calls a spade a spade and he never panders to anyone/anything. Here's to 10 more years. Cheers!!!

I’m excited for this q&a! Also happy 10 years Chris!!

Have I been saying superlative wrong all my life or has Chris had too much Canadian influence? Super Lative? Sounds like a laxative. 😅

@AbroadinJapan

Жыл бұрын

No I’m just mental haha

@Friendship1nmillion

Жыл бұрын

@@AbroadinJapan Chris you can contact me to get any question(s) you want to be asked about life/philosophy/Japan's worst choices . ♑️✍️🇦🇺🇳🇴

@Rowdysnake

Жыл бұрын

@@AbroadinJapan I wish I would’ve read this comment before trekking over to Google to hear both the American and UK pronunciations lol

Love how you aligned the hit sounds with the music in the training video

Love the honesty on the algorithm here Chris. After ten years, not afraid to speak your mind. Screw the criticism. I've loved watching your work evolve over the years and it really makes me happy when I see a new video uploaded. Keep up the good work sir!

5:30 😯 you're gonna get in trouble for that bro 😂

Having Nick as a personal trainer has to be such a huge boost keep it up Chris!

@AbroadinJapan

Жыл бұрын

The man’s a living legend!

@adriancristea9715

Жыл бұрын

@@AbroadinJapan he trained with Oyama, k1 fighter...legend. how did you get to train with him?

I love how you so honestly spoke about health and not being ready for opportunities ahead... many of us feel that way and are working on ourselves too! Thank you Chris!

I just wanted to say you're an amazing film maker, comedian, and you're killing it with the workout! I enjoyed hearing your explanation and thoughts on how you make these few shots that tells a story. I'm not a film maker but an animator and I still have to learn some film concepts and apply it into my animation, it's a learning process. I have been starting slow into my fitness routine recently to warm up. You are doing amazing, keep it up!

Worst. Boyfriend. Ever. 😂

@adiver4336

Жыл бұрын

Marvelous face

@pendragnx

Жыл бұрын

I came here looking for this comment.. LoL .. poor Sharla

@Gardentrellis

Жыл бұрын

❤ your photo is actually quite nice ❤

@mythosinfinite6736

Жыл бұрын

Least thirsty youtubers

@oakiesmokie5991

Жыл бұрын

So. . When are you getting chris back for this some kind of prank on your channel😂 subscribed to both of you must been just before you got together. Amazing to see you two thriving

That is awesome Chris!! Way to go and keep it up. You can absolutely do this. 💪👏

glad your still around after 10 years loved the questions and the answers and I'm happy to hear that you are putting physical and mental health first

I love your“Rocky” montage at the end. I’m glad you’re prioritising your well-being. Nothing is more important! I’m 42 now, so my 30s are over but still close enough to be vivid in my memory. I literally lost count of how many times I almost died during my 30s, so don’t panic, and keep looking after yourself. I really do mean that, Chris. I almost bled to death hundreds of times, permanently lost the use of a lung and had pneumonia 4 times in the one I do have. I had endometriosis so badly that I ruptured my left ovary and then ended up with sepsis and multiple organ failure. I barely recovered from that ordeal only to repeated it all over again when my right ovary ruptured too 6 weeks later! I had been cursed with these sorts of problems since the age of 11, so at 37 I had the operation that frankly saved my life: a radical hysterectomy. That means no reproductive organs are left. There’s much more that I could mention (repeatedly breaking & dislocating things etc) but that list will suffice. So, you see, Chris, if I can live through all that kind of grief, remain self employed throughout and still have a sense of humour, you can too. Best of luck with everything! ❤️

At least your honest about Japan unlike some other “influencers” I know who overhype countries.

@thomasinajefferson9971

Жыл бұрын

Lol 🤭

@Zodchi

Жыл бұрын

@@NeoDJDAN ??? they dont over hype it tho, they even criticise the country like chris

@iHasCaek

Жыл бұрын

@@NeoDJDAN what? have you listened to them talk about japan? lol

@allentoyokawa9068

Жыл бұрын

Not much bad TO say about Japan

@Kaimax61

Жыл бұрын

@@muhammedhatem9875 LMAO why did they say TT? they often critique japan in multiple episodes, not as much the US but they still complain alot about JP in general if someone brings it up.

Your way of presenting is great! Your videos and photos make me feel like I am there.

Chris, that fitness montage at the end? Perfection. The way you timed the punches to the beats 🤌🤌

It has been a struggle to visit my family in Japan. My father currently lives in Kyoto and will send me pictures of empty areas that used to be so full of both domestic and foreign tourists. It is absolutely eerie to see.

On fitness: I started really focusing on my health and fitness starting in my early 30s. I'm 39 now, and in this best shape of my life. I think the best advice is to remain consistent and to set attainable goals that allow you to maintain that consistency. Cycling across Japan/Hokkaido is awesome and makes for good content, but I don't think those kinds of large activities need to be the whole focus. Just doing any kind of exercise for 30 minutes a day will allow anyone to work toward better health.

@jesusb9562

Жыл бұрын

Yeah Chris will do some extreme exercise once every year. Any gains he will have made on this cycling trip will be lost if he doesn't continue to exercise.

@themechanicalgirl6669

Жыл бұрын

Yeah and cardio is never the best way! Too much of my body torn up from it to know that much and other health issues (genetics, prematurity, injury) to know this full well and I am the daughter of a family medicine doctor. On top of that I am literally 2 days older than him (4/19/1990 for me and he and the Queen as he always points out 4/21 and 1990 for him too). I have already had my shoulders and back thrown out (one of Connor's cousins a true gorilla of a massage therapist dislocated one shoulder, thankfully not my dominant one and twisted the hell outta the other)! I was left two years right handed with added neuropathy 5 days prior to the massage incident due to a phlebotomist going for nerves. (It was PT massage and electrotherapy was prior and I knew my back and arms were in dire need of stimulus and risked it one of the massage therapists had better Spanish than English but ultimately didn't care if you said no services which is pretty much same in both)! I broke my left leg and have had arthritis since my teens. I even know enough due to own upper body errors with instructors the heavy ropes always look cool but do nothing and add strain. I am a similar build but 5'2 and 190lbs (158cm and about 74kg) and his trips have actually fueled my desire to help get back. Also, not finding the right place has always stalled it.

Really love Chris' videos. The quality is always sublime.

I laughed so hard about the overuse of superlatives & excessive praise! I'd really be in pain having to act that excited & simply thrilled every time I do anything 😂

@studlytheknight

Жыл бұрын

I had a home stay in Japan where the mother complained to my teachers that I didn't compliment her cooking... The home stay ended soon after that. So yes they take it seriously sometimes.

@davidstone-haigh4880

Жыл бұрын

How can you believe any thing anyone says? How do you improve at anything, if you are constantly praised regardless of actual worth, credibility or value? Dumb. Mad and dumb!

@KhoiruunisaRF

Жыл бұрын

@@studlytheknight That's too serious. I've got an impression they are behaving like those entitled people, who want people to praise anything they do. Definitely unhealthy...

This was surprisingly insightful and at times, vulnerable. I applaud you for opening up this way, even though you may not be rewarded for it. Best of luck with the things you do, and goals you want to accomplish.

I subbed to this channel 8 years ago to learn Japanese and now it's become one of the most premiere channels for traveling around Japan. Amazing journey so far.

The cinematography in your videos are one of them main reasons I watch your videos. They give me a lot of inspiration for my own work. And the abandoned Island shot was beautiful. Joey needs to take a note out of your book for making great looking videos. Good luck on your fitness journey and I can't wait to see what you come up with next.

Chris thank you so much for this video. Very honest and true to your brand.

Congrats on 10 years in Japan!!! I am extremely fortunate to be living in Japan after painfully waiting for two years and I hope to stay for a long while. That training looked really cool and inspiring! Keep up the good work!!

@tevarinvagabond1192

Жыл бұрын

Lol, two years...I've been waiting for 6 years

@virturii2571

Жыл бұрын

You must feel great finally making it in. Congrats!

I truly love this Arc of Chris and the people he's collaborating with.

I've been watching your videos for quite some time. Your videos honestly rock, and you talking about your craft... I wanna say it's definitely noticed. That montage at the end though, won me over. On the same health voyage myself. Let's keep at it!

I definitely appreciate the cinematography you put in. Great job

I'm glad people asked about the cinematography because I've always been blow away by your shots! It's also cool to see you be more active, Im always so inspired when people try and improve on themselves. I wish you the best of luck and can't wait to see what you do in the future chris! Edit: the workout montage was awesome 🙌

Literally everyone: Just open up the country and get that tourism money Japan: How about NO

@galm7

Жыл бұрын

Japan: Instead we will have people drink more to collect money. Literally everyone: *Facepalm*

@user-et9ob6mu6e

Жыл бұрын

​@@galm7 🤣🤣🤣

@Edzter

Жыл бұрын

Open the country. Stop having it be closed.

@jed23ify

Жыл бұрын

I do think the dislike of foreigners from the older generation is really showing. The lockdown of course was understandable, keeping Covid from spreading like many other countries. But at this point the older politicians and many others that have disdain for foreigners are keeping them out as long as possible.

@pizzastock111

Жыл бұрын

@@Edzter bill wurtz reference??

Happy to see you getting your fitness back. Keep it up Chris!

Thank you so much for all the effort and work you put into making your videos and the passion you have in your work. It has been a real, real rough period in my life and it is nice to know I can sit down and watch one of your videos to get a laugh or be able to watch a in general great video so thank you!

I actually love when you go to abandoned places in japan. There's something so unique about abandoned places in general no matter which country but japans are something else entirely.

The tourism thing is so deflating. The nonsense that you are required to have A GUIDED TOUR or schedule through a travel agency who plans out all your shit is so prohibitive to me as I do not like structure of that kind and being dragged around by some stranger or forced to stick to a schedule is not relaxing, especially since the people involved would be those that I just met. It is not ideal for someone who lives relatively spontaneously. It's like the Japanese government has no idea what "tourism" actually is in this day and age. In short: fuck guided tours and travel agencies.

@praisethesun8479

Жыл бұрын

Good thing they're allowing tourists again

@fourthpanda

Жыл бұрын

Western ideals about tourism are very different from asian ideals.

@ze3934

Жыл бұрын

Guided tour, like you’re some dangerous monster that would otherwise cause havok……disgusting

@ze3934

Жыл бұрын

@@fourthpanda they’d better come on a guided tour when they visit the west, or else stay where they live

@KawaiiEvoMii

Жыл бұрын

Reminds me of school field trips as a kid-- You couldn't go see or do what you wanted, had to stick with your group and do what was planned. =_= I always hated having to skip an exhibit I wanted to see or being limited to your eating options.

Chris you've genuinely slimmed down a bit! Looking good, keep up the great work!!

I don’t know how you keep this channel going with all the work you do on The Overlap.

I’m surprised you didn’t mention that the Japanese Embassy in London has shut down business visa appointment booking due to lack of capacity and a poor booking system.

@quentinnewark2745

Жыл бұрын

Sakoku. Japan closed itself, a Hermit Kingdom, in 1639. Everyone from outside is an outsider, gaijin. Maybe Japan has simply gone back to what it truly is.

@atmmachine11

Жыл бұрын

@@quentinnewark2745 Japan has also always been very xenophobic and mostly right-wing government wise, so I don't know why some people are surprised.

The statement Chris made about him hating the term “influencer” and focus on the skill and art you want to share on social media is the best advice anyone can give to people wanting to be on KZread or other platforms. I too believe that social media should be the platform that people share their passion with the world. If there is no passion in the work, not many people will want to watch it.

The training montage made me so happy to see you doing

I watch you a lot actually & you have taught me a lot. I will keep watching & supporting you and wish you always the best. Dig deeper and go ALL IN on the biking and anything you do, way to go bro, keep bringing awesome shit and helping people.

I'm not gonna lie, I've always dreamed of visiting Japan, and ironically, only now am I making enough money to afford it. I'm 100% avoiding coming right now though because having some chaperone lead us around is honestly pretty deterring. It's an expensive ordeal, and my girlfriend and I want to be in control of our visit.

@shlabedeshlub3334

Жыл бұрын

@@rumbling3991 "my girlfriend and I"

@lojosol

Жыл бұрын

@@rumbling3991 Visiting alone is the best way to discover Japan. I was able to enjoy Tokyo a lot just by saying "oh over there looks interesting i am going to walk there".

@rumbling3991

Жыл бұрын

@@shlabedeshlub3334 must've read past it

@urbanprojectz

Жыл бұрын

@@lojosol I went with a friend and ended up in a Hotel in Tokyo, where they had a free lounge for the guests to mix. We made around 20 new friends over a week, different events and nights out, was great!

@MisterDutch93

Жыл бұрын

I went on a backpacking trip through Japan with two friends for a month in 2019. Looking back on it, we were extremely lucky to not postpone plans for another year. We went to a bunch of cities, starting in the south In Fukuoka, and ending up all the way in Sendai in the North. We didn’t have any plans on what to do and usually just asked locals or hostel staff about any nearby places worth visiting. It’s amazing to travel in Japan. Everyone is polite enough to help and with some basic knowledge of the language people really open up to you. I hope the country opens up somewhere in the forseeable future. I really want to go back as well!

That Sharla question/request really backfired on her 🤣

Thinking about my wife and I learning japan over the next few years and moving. I love Japan and watch you to keep motivation up!

Nice to see Q+A back!

I really love what you said about being an “influencer” as really it’s about a human love for something that makes you happy and not just about being “online famous” as I’m sure a lot of people hope to be I think our modern day influencer is just the same as when people wanted to be super models and tv stars, maybe for a love of the art in the industry but many definitely for the clout As for me I make comics because I love art and storytelling and really just hope people will like them too but I’m okay if they don’t Excellent advice without discouragement is really the best kind!

@jecoupasombrado3057

Жыл бұрын

Agreed, it was a really a good advice! I definitely agree with his feeling the way "influencers" the term has undermined artistry/craft for clout. I feel the same way as well with the use of "content", I feel it's a disservice to a production especially ones that had a lot of thought in it.

Congratulations on 10 years on KZread and thank you so so much for making such great videos and sharing them with us. You look amazing working out! I am so happy for your that you're taking care of your health and it definitely inspired me to start exercising myself. You can do it, Chris! :D I am very excited for all your future projects. May them be here, on VOD or anywhere else.

I absolutely love your drone shots! I always look forward to them ^-^. Good luck with your fitness goals!!!

Good luck with health and fitness Chris! Your hard work shows, I noticed the progress in your appearance before you mentioned what you were doing. Keep it up!

The best Q&A on You Tube that I've seen, and I'm not being Japanese about it! I thoroughly enjoyed it and chuckled at least 3 times. Congratulations on the 10 years and best of luck on getting fit. Believe me, as someone in her late 40's, I was in the best shape of my life in my mid to late 30's. You can definitely do it and it feels incredible!

As a pt, I love seeing someone deciding enough is enough and really getting into their fitness journey. Good effort there at the end Chris!

Congratulations on your ten years. Great to hear that you are working out to be healthy. Yes, I have to say your video and docs are very interesting and informative. Will continue to watch. Like they say Tube on! I'm heading to Japan in the end of October, fingers crossed that everything works out and that all restrictions are lifted. If not I hope to be working on a plan b.

Love this episode. Thanks!

Chris, I feel the utmost sympathy towards your goal of getting healthier and happier. I'm a 34 year old father of a 1,5 year old now, though my "pregnancy" began after his birth. 120kg as of today and sweating more than usually, and not of the heat. You inspired it: Starting running again first thing in the morning! All the best ✊❤️

Glad you made a commitment to health, Chris! Good luck on your journey-I'm sure it will be an inspiration to many.

Thanks for all the pictures of kiyomizudera, it made me natsukashii remembering the wonderful day I spent wandering around there and Kyoto 13 years ago.

I've been watching you're videos for a while now, Its what makes me want to travel travel to Japan! I also love all the funny comments on most videos

Chris im back in Japan hopefully at the end of the year, I've got the BIGGEST abandoned map of Japan. I'll trade you locations for sake!

A Christmas special would be amazing, would love to see a wholesome holiday special with a Chris Broad flare!

I've been watching your videos for many years and it makes me so happy that your sense of humor hasn't changed, and over the years all that's changed about your channel is the production quality getting better and better. I think the first video of yours I watched was "how to move to and work in Japan". I went to Japan when I was 13 and absolutely loved it, I always wanted to go back. I ended up moving to Taiwan, but there was always something very comforting about having the same person that got me thinking about living in Asia, being a few steps ahead of me, posting entertaining videos about life in Asia from the other side of a pond. Taiwan and Japan are more similar than I imagined, in a good way. I'll be coming to Japan for the first time since then next year hopefully, if the council of Japanese elders deem it wise to properly re-open Japan. P.S. you should start doing more workout videos because like you I'm getting 'broad' 🤣

I absolutely love the shots you do in your videos and documentaries. I've recently found myself looking more deeply into shows and videos not only for the cinematography but also the way it is shot and produced. I try to take hints or notes from that since i am just getting back into the swing of things now that i have a new computer and can't wait to edit my videos because it give me practice but also so i can make them look as good as i want them to look and have other people appreciate the hard work i put into the look and editing of my videos. 🙂

I was saving money planning to visit Japan for my first time ever in 2021 (was planning since 2018). Your bike ride across Japan actually inspired me to really want to visit, and I'm still holding out hope that I will make it to Japan for my first time before the end of this decade.