NOTIFICATION SQUAD: Which of today's 21 items would YOU pick if you could have just one? Welcome to the brand new Abroad in Japan studio! I didn't do a job pointing out that's where this was shot until about 22:05 into the video. Looking forward to giving you the grand tour in a few weeks time when it's finally finished!
Tried one cup sake because of this video. It tasted like water like Chris initially said. Didn't taste the bitterness he described. I was sadly disappointed. I was expecting to experience the same revulsion.
@M Jones Motorsports if you'd actually put more effort in your channel than be a Karen and a busy body over some innocuous comment, maybe you would have been somebody by today.
What I like about Chris in Abroad in Japan is that he isn't just talking about an interesting subject, he's really very clever and sly about his topics, and he is both smart and well-read in general. Many other KZcliprs in general don't match up, with a lack of insight, wit, or just plain research that really shows. Well done.
I think the film school and being one of the few popular current KZcliprs that don't have a backstory of "I happened to be a teenager with no job and nothing to do when KZclip was just starting/getting popular and got lucky."
This guy has the most loyal fanbase ever. Probably one of the few channels on youtube that gets, in views, half of its total subscribers count. Nice job Christ. Keep it up.
@Beep Beep Lettuce I have to disagree. KZclip has been really bad since the Bridge Incident. The algorithm really got ruined in there, never to be the same again. There might be some channels which get, indeed, their views. But there are A LOT of them which don't.
Usually the way it works is the more frequently you upload, the lower the amount of views compared to your subscriber count. Someone who is uploading daily should expect to have 10% of views compared to subscribers. Chris uploads less frequently so he should expect a higher percentage.
The "genji-pies" seemed to me to be palmiers. We have those here, either baked fresh on the cafe and more on a cake type style, or in the same small and crunchy format in bags. Big ones do taste better and make for a nice afternoon break c:
I don't know where 'here' is for you, but in Poland we have those too and they're called 'palmiers' as well. They're just either much bigger (as of size of the palm) sold separately or cookie-sized sold in packages of 10 or so.
I remember how things started with simple vlogs and lessons teaching us tips and tricks about the Japanese language. Honestly my dream still stands, and I will be part of the JET-programme and later make a career in Japan. Thank you for all of the years and the many years to come, Chris!
spam musubis (which look similar to the spam onigiri in your vid) are common in Hawaii and soooo good! the spam is usually cooked in some sort of sauce (I cook it in equal amounts of shoyu, sugar, and a little sesame oil) so it's a lot more flavorful and I highly recommend trying it :)
maybe they do it on purpose. i've heard that starbucks tells their employees to misspell your name on your coffee cup in order to get you to talk about it with other people. probably not though
More impressed that he robbed about his first date joke . Kinda bagged the best girl on the KZclip’s 😊. I’m gay this wasn’t a hit attempt. ‘‘Twas a genuine compliment 😂
I just saw that you had coffee with Ken Watanabe. All I want to say is: “For the love of all that is good in the world, stay in Japan!!” There is still so much we need to learn and see, brought to us by a hilariously sarcastic British guy and his squad of epic local accomplices.
I’d imagine marketing had to give several presentations to various higher-ups before commercial labeling was approved. Somehow, they all still agreed on Sugar Butter Sand Tree. Never change, Japan!! 🇯🇵
Whether its eating snacks in a room or traveling across Japan, always love your videos! Keep up the good work!! Always looking forward to future uploads :)
Every morning when I was in Japan, I would hit the convenience store for breakfast. My favorite thing to get were the shelf-ready Onigiri. My favorite where the tuna ones, but I also often got salmon and whatever else I could find just to try them out. That would be accompanied with an Ito Green Tea, the best bottled green tea. HOWEVER, when I was in Taiwan, there was a Seven Eleven that only had this bottled chocolate milk tea. I dream of that milk tea I tell you! The Family Marts didn't have it, I had to go to the Seven Eleven. My favorite snack to pick up was the bag of dried squid tentacles, mmmm! I miss it. This video was awesome, made me feel kind of nostalgic for my time in Japan/East Asia.
Umaibo are great! Very similar to a snack we have in Poland although ours aren't actually flavoured. Despite what Chris says I actually prefer the corn potage flavour. Sugar rusk is pretty good too, even if it makes it feel like your teeth might fall out xD
The spam onigiri was so freaking delicious that after trying it outside family mart I went back and bought 4 more 😂 note: I love spam and sushi so it was perfect for me 🩷
I’ve been lucky enough to have the jelly snacks since there’s a few dedicated Japanese markets in the city I work (San Diego) but they’re actually pretty good, pre pandemic I had a few of them in my work fridge and they do come in handy when I need a pick me up. Also I do like Pocari sweat, despite its name, it tastes good; kinda like a melon Gatorade.
Not to be too melancholic sounding but when I was going through some very dark times this channel always felt like a safe place to go and cheer up. Despite Chris' sarcastic dry British humor I always find your videos super positive.
@fhhsvnggbh Your *significant other.* Maybe you referring to someone you supposedly love with the same title as someone you own a business with is why the previous relationship didn't work. Just a thought.
Same! I spent my honeymoon in japan, lost that relationship and missed japan, discovered chris all those years ago and hapily follow along and share his hilarious videos with my new partner. Cant wait to get back to japan once our tyranical goverment allows travel again. #freeaustralia
I miss kombini food. My absolute favorite was the 6 pc mint chocolate ice cream in a box at 7-eleven. I could eat 2 boxes in one sitting and I'd have no regrets. I lived off the seasoned chicken breasts and salad greens from Family Mart for a long while as well. There's also this mango lassi at Lawson that I always hoard when I see it. Calpis was like ambrosia to me and it was real fun trying out all their flavors. I have the same expression when I see Japanese cheese. Japanese cheese isn't really that good imo and I was very lucky there was a Yamaya branch near my house so I had my cheese needs met. Also LOL at the FOSHU Coke. So many supposedly healthy things that are just made of a base of unhealthy food and an additional healthy compound.
It's been a genuine pleasure to have been a part of your journey across Japan. Can't wait to see more from you Chris and the Abraod in Japan Team. Good luck on your date man!
I've been watching your channel and videos for a few years. I have wanted to visit Japan since I was 8. After the last few years of watching you I've decided to finally go. I'm now 30 and your videos have been the tipping point into me going!
I like how Chris has the audacity to complain about alcohol spilling all over his table, when he spilled everything on Connor’s table without a second thought 😂 😂 😂
The fact that so many years of characters, audio bites, and references were all compacted into one video made me so proud to see... in a weird kind of way. I loved this! It reminded me of how long I've been watching your videos for.
I remember finding those cream collon snacks back in 2017 and just dying from that name Also the strangest Japanese energy drink I've had by far was that Placenta Top one
Watching this after the studio reveal video so recognized the background! Japan really is so varied with their snacks. They will combine the weirdest things. Also given how much drinking alcohol is part of the culture it doesn't surprise me that they have hangover cure stuff. Also the energy drinks are probably cause so many people work late hours.
I brought back so much Ukon no Chikara when I moved back home. I do not go to any party without drinking it. I'm not a huge drinker, but I now get horrible hang overs. But I take one bottle of that and the next morning all I feel is hungry. No headache, no vomiting. Just "I could go for some breakfast right now". It's amazing. 10/10 would recommend. it must be taken BEFORE you drink. If it's gonna be a heavy/long night, take two!
As someone who grew up with Spam musubi, I have to constantly remind myself that spam isn't a regular food for everyone else. Protip for flavor: get the Honey Spam if they sell it there! Or really, just make your own spam musubi/onigiri/etc and cook it with honey butter, ginger, soy sauce, and garlic.
I have watched your videos for years now and it is like the second best thing to actually going there myself. Super entertaining content and I look forward to the awesome studio and future you have planned for the channel. 😁
It's weird how Chris is the only guy who I started watching back in high school that I regularly still look forward to watching anywhere and anytime. He's such a cool dude that any video with him is a click from me.
I've been watching you ever since the learning Kanji video. I'm so glad to see how far you've come with your content while still being your witty, clever self. Now you get to film in a room you like and your Japanese became so much better.
I've always been curious about the laws regarding alcohol in Japan. Here where I'm at in the states, businesses can't sell alcohol within a certain range of a school. Also, does Japan have miniatures? I would like to see Chris visit a liquor store if there are any.
thanks for the video! Your flat looks amazing! im very happy for you that finally you feel comfortable in your own space. My favourite Japanese snacks r cheese crackers with the brand name Cheezie if im not mistaken. And those wasabi flavoured rice crackers are also addictive :) i thought they would definitely be on your list ;)
I went into a shop and asked for sake or rather I picked up a bottle and ask them if it was sake - and they said yes it was, so I took it back to the hotel and drank it and it was absolutely vile. Turns out it was Korean. I had some actual Japanese stuff which they were giving away at the duty-free shop much later, on the way home, and it was really nice.
Feeling cooped up during this pandemic I love watching your videos to give me a taste of the outside world with great comedy 👍 thank you for your efforts and entertainment
I feel ashamed, the only thing I've tried on this list is the sake, energy gels and hangover cures 🤣 My favorites were the crackers (the fish flavored ones and the curry flavored ones), some of the ice cream sandwiches and the chu hai drinks!
Genji pies are basically "Palmeras de hojaldre" in Spain. You can get either one big one or a bag full of the mini ones which look just like that bag of Genji pies in the video, they're excellent at least the ones in Spain.
Yesss I remember buying these from the petrol stations over there. So good! CAn also buy them from Lidl here in UK when they do their Spanish food selection lol
CC Lemon is one of my favourite sodas. It's so hard to find in the US though. Like I can find a lot of other popular Japanese soft drinks in the local Asian grocery stores, but CC lemon is a lot rarer. I guess it's good for my health though lol that it's so rare.
For me, that was the funniest of your videos I have watched. I am intrigued by the GABA chocolate, that would be my first choice to pick. I was also a fan of alcoholic Royce Nama Chocolate, until I learnt how to make it myself, as well as the Sakuraco snack boxes. But on a serious question regarding the gold energy drinks, can you buy V Energy cans in Japan? If not, what would be the closest comparison?
Hi Chris, I've been inspired by your videos which I've recently came across by just pure luck to do the same here in Thailand. i have been living and working as a teacher in Thailand for the last 4 years. There are so many awesome places to show and so many things to share here in Amazing Thailand too. so, thank you and keep up the good work.
It's just a studio set, though. You can't actually sit in any of the furniture or put coins in the mini-arcade. It would be like biting into plastic display food.
That Spam onigiri is sold in just about every conbini and many supermarkets here in Okinawa. Okinawa loves Spam. The Spam onigiri here is very filling and pretty tasty. We also have a taco (like Mexican taco, not "tako") rice onigiri which is fantastic!
We have Genji Pie in America but under another name. Slightly sweet kinda of croissant texture cookies. I've seen them at Costco I think. Colaup THE HARD sounds like it might be for me. I have a problem chewing on stuff like straws so a extra chewy gummy might actually be nice.
I couldn't stop laughing when Chris realised he had a missed opportunity at advertising with the food-box companies. He genuinely looked like it hit him, followed by the disappoint on his face lol
The heart shape Genji-Pie, we call them Orejas (the J is silent), or Palmiers, or even elephant ears, from the Mexican market (and best Mexican food than a chain restaurant)… They’re made fresh daily and it’s just puff pastry with sugar and baked, they make them in different sizes. A bit thicker than the Genji-Pie and taste better when out of the oven. I buy them and other Mexican sweet breads… and I’m not 85! Lol 😉.. it’s good with coffee or cold mild.
14:08 I tried CC lemon for the first time today. For anyone wondering, it honestly just tastes like Mountain Dew, lol, just not as super super sweet as it. I was expecting a more tart or sour lemonade flavor, but still not bad
New Studio, Twitter verified, the parents of the Trash Taste trio love Abroad in Japan videos over their own children’s, and nearly got Ryotaro in a casket. Chris is just straight up flexing at this point
Hi Chris, have you considered making an episode on recycling culture and facilities in Japan? Attitudes to Kyoto protocol, accessibility of recycling containers where you live/lived, etc. Thank you
The Genji Pies look exactly like a pastrie from Germany called "Schweinsohr" (which directly translates to pig ear). I guess that's where it originated from, seeing other typical german pastries that are popular in Japan (like Baumkuchen).
I am determined to visit Japan to purchase “Family Rope” from a prior episode. I just really want to see the look on the faces of the people working for TSA. I need this!
Loved watching this channel grow over the years. It's been so much fun! Congratulations Chris, you deserve every bit of it! The studio looks incredible! Ha funny it's called gaba. I am a veterinary nurse and we use a medication called gabapentin (also used for humans) and we call it gaba for short. Not only does it help for pain but it also has a behavioral effect for fractious/anxious animals. Fun fact I thought I could share.
Hi Chris , Australian Fan hear been watching for years , it would be awesome to see you travel to Australia and try some cool places , I live in Perth but Queensland is great for them parks , Sydney has some iconic places , Perth is nice aswell , a lot quieter city but has some cool spots , have you ever wanted to go to Australia ? , also the dangerous bugs and animals you only really see if u live out in the bush in the city is normal just a bit of fake thing that is , except magpies you will see those around watch out lol
Ukon no chikara does wonders for me. Whenever I go drinking in Japan I have one before bed and sometimes one before going out as Chris said and it really limits how hung over I feel the next day. Wish they sold it in Europe.
Hey Chris, I love your videos :) keep doing good work, we are learning a lot about the country and you always make us laugh. My boyfriend is vegetarian and we were planning of visiting japan. We are already aware that it is quite tough being one in Japan and there are a lot of things that can be misunderstood due to the cultural differences. If this is something that you think would be a good video to make, we would love to also see convenience store food that is ok for vegetarians to eat. Lots of love from Norway.
Funny how Lipovitan D is translated in japenese english to Ripobitan D. Those have been the only energy drinks that actually wake me up without having sweats or feeling sick.
NOTIFICATION SQUAD: Which of today's 21 items would YOU pick if you could have just one?
Welcome to the brand new Abroad in Japan studio! I didn't do a job pointing out that's where this was shot until about 22:05 into the video.
Looking forward to giving you the grand tour in a few weeks time when it's finally finished!
Roger smith "pesos kiss"
Tried one cup sake because of this video. It tasted like water like Chris initially said. Didn't taste the bitterness he described. I was sadly disappointed. I was expecting to experience the same revulsion.
GABA lol
@M Jones Motorsports if you'd actually put more effort in your channel than be a Karen and a busy body over some innocuous comment, maybe you would have been somebody by today.
@Susbedo grow up
What I like about Chris in Abroad in Japan is that he isn't just talking about an interesting subject, he's really very clever and sly about his topics, and he is both smart and well-read in general. Many other KZcliprs in general don't match up, with a lack of insight, wit, or just plain research that really shows. Well done.
I think the film school and being one of the few popular current KZcliprs that don't have a backstory of "I happened to be a teenager with no job and nothing to do when KZclip was just starting/getting popular and got lucky."
@JediFarce I don’t know if you’re saying it in a demeaning way but yes he is. It’s okay to compliment other people and say they’re smart :)
Is he?
Definitely agree
This guy has the most loyal fanbase ever. Probably one of the few channels on youtube that gets, in views, half of its total subscribers count.
Nice job Christ. Keep it up.
You Tube 'Asian Boss' has 4million registered users, but
the average number of views is between 50,000 and 90,000.
Why🥲
@Andr-Ei that 180bpm kick puttin me to sleep
@Beep Beep Lettuce I have to disagree. KZclip has been really bad since the Bridge Incident. The algorithm really got ruined in there, never to be the same again.
There might be some channels which get, indeed, their views. But there are A LOT of them which don't.
Dude thats perfectly normal, tons of channels get that viewership and more
Usually the way it works is the more frequently you upload, the lower the amount of views compared to your subscriber count. Someone who is uploading daily should expect to have 10% of views compared to subscribers. Chris uploads less frequently so he should expect a higher percentage.
The "genji-pies" seemed to me to be palmiers. We have those here, either baked fresh on the cafe and more on a cake type style, or in the same small and crunchy format in bags. Big ones do taste better and make for a nice afternoon break c:
@Lubt That was my first thought too.
Those look like Schweineohren.
And now i want some :D
in germany we call them schweineohren(pig-ears)
I don't know where 'here' is for you, but in Poland we have those too and they're called 'palmiers' as well. They're just either much bigger (as of size of the palm) sold separately or cookie-sized sold in packages of 10 or so.
In Mexico we call them "orejitas" (which translates to "small ears"). Pretty funny. But they're delicious!
yeah in argentina we call them "palmeritas" and you can buy them at bakery's
I remember how things started with simple vlogs and lessons teaching us tips and tricks about the Japanese language. Honestly my dream still stands, and I will be part of the JET-programme and later make a career in Japan.
Thank you for all of the years and the many years to come, Chris!
That's because you watched it yesterday.... 🤣
spam musubis (which look similar to the spam onigiri in your vid) are common in Hawaii and soooo good! the spam is usually cooked in some sort of sauce (I cook it in equal amounts of shoyu, sugar, and a little sesame oil) so it's a lot more flavorful and I highly recommend trying it :)
@Nolan it’s bc SPAM is the brandname for the spiced ham they use in the musubis lol
The name of the item he bought actually said "SPAM Musubi" on the bag, though I assume Chris just thought that was the brand name or something.
Kind of impressed they managed to misspell every single food on that bag😂
Was you the date by any chance 😂😅
maybe they do it on purpose. i've heard that starbucks tells their employees to misspell your name on your coffee cup in order to get you to talk about it with other people. probably not though
Hehe I didn’t notice at first, they got nuggets right tho
More impressed that he robbed about his first date joke . Kinda bagged the best girl on the KZclip’s 😊. I’m gay this wasn’t a hit attempt. ‘‘Twas a genuine compliment 😂
@Sly Fawkes you sure about that?
I just saw that you had coffee with Ken Watanabe. All I want to say is: “For the love of all that is good in the world, stay in Japan!!” There is still so much we need to learn and see, brought to us by a hilariously sarcastic British guy and his squad of epic local accomplices.
They totally should xD
they should make an exxagerated version of chris broad in japan into an anime!!! would be cool and comedy fun awesome!
"A hilariously sarcastic British guy and his squad of epic local accomplices" sounds like the best slice of life anime or perhaps fighting game.
I’d imagine marketing had to give several presentations to various higher-ups before commercial labeling was approved. Somehow, they all still agreed on Sugar Butter Sand Tree. Never change, Japan!! 🇯🇵
I wanna see a "Journey Across Tokyo" where Chris walks us Across all of Tokyo's wards
Whether its eating snacks in a room or traveling across Japan, always love your videos! Keep up the good work!! Always looking forward to future uploads :)
Every morning when I was in Japan, I would hit the convenience store for breakfast. My favorite thing to get were the shelf-ready Onigiri. My favorite where the tuna ones, but I also often got salmon and whatever else I could find just to try them out. That would be accompanied with an Ito Green Tea, the best bottled green tea. HOWEVER, when I was in Taiwan, there was a Seven Eleven that only had this bottled chocolate milk tea. I dream of that milk tea I tell you! The Family Marts didn't have it, I had to go to the Seven Eleven. My favorite snack to pick up was the bag of dried squid tentacles, mmmm! I miss it. This video was awesome, made me feel kind of nostalgic for my time in Japan/East Asia.
"This cheese is terrible"
He is going to take another bite, isnt he?
"But I wanna take another bite"
Never change, Chris.
Glad that I wouldn't be the only one taking another bite or sip of something, making sure if I don't like it or not. XD I mean, at least me tried it.
just to confirm he hates it.
Lmao
He did the same with the One Cup Sake, lol.
Lol reminds me of steve1989
Glad to see a more 'traditional' video....so fun! Thanks for giving us these ! We appreciate it!
Umaibo are great! Very similar to a snack we have in Poland although ours aren't actually flavoured. Despite what Chris says I actually prefer the corn potage flavour. Sugar rusk is pretty good too, even if it makes it feel like your teeth might fall out xD
The spam onigiri was so freaking delicious that after trying it outside family mart I went back and bought 4 more 😂 note: I love spam and sushi so it was perfect for me 🩷
I’ve been lucky enough to have the jelly snacks since there’s a few dedicated Japanese markets in the city I work (San Diego) but they’re actually pretty good, pre pandemic I had a few of them in my work fridge and they do come in handy when I need a pick me up. Also I do like Pocari sweat, despite its name, it tastes good; kinda like a melon Gatorade.
As a HCP myself (Healthcare Professional) I find that bag even more hilarious 🤣
Not to be too melancholic sounding but when I was going through some very dark times this channel always felt like a safe place to go and cheer up. Despite Chris' sarcastic dry British humor I always find your videos super positive.
@fhhsvnggbh Your *significant other.* Maybe you referring to someone you supposedly love with the same title as someone you own a business with is why the previous relationship didn't work. Just a thought.
Same! Happy to know you seem to be on a happier path.
Same! I spent my honeymoon in japan, lost that relationship and missed japan, discovered chris all those years ago and hapily follow along and share his hilarious videos with my new partner. Cant wait to get back to japan once our tyranical goverment allows travel again. #freeaustralia
Agreed. There's something comforting and timeless about Chris and his videos.
I miss kombini food. My absolute favorite was the 6 pc mint chocolate ice cream in a box at 7-eleven. I could eat 2 boxes in one sitting and I'd have no regrets. I lived off the seasoned chicken breasts and salad greens from Family Mart for a long while as well. There's also this mango lassi at Lawson that I always hoard when I see it. Calpis was like ambrosia to me and it was real fun trying out all their flavors. I have the same expression when I see Japanese cheese. Japanese cheese isn't really that good imo and I was very lucky there was a Yamaya branch near my house so I had my cheese needs met.
Also LOL at the FOSHU Coke. So many supposedly healthy things that are just made of a base of unhealthy food and an additional healthy compound.
Congrats on the anniversary for your channel, Chris. Thank you for sharing your favorite snacks with us. :)
It's been a genuine pleasure to have been a part of your journey across Japan. Can't wait to see more from you Chris and the Abraod in Japan Team. Good luck on your date man!
I've been watching your channel and videos for a few years. I have wanted to visit Japan since I was 8. After the last few years of watching you I've decided to finally go. I'm now 30 and your videos have been the tipping point into me going!
I like how Chris has the audacity to complain about alcohol spilling all over his table, when he spilled everything on Connor’s table without a second thought 😂 😂 😂
The fact that so many years of characters, audio bites, and references were all compacted into one video made me so proud to see... in a weird kind of way. I loved this! It reminded me of how long I've been watching your videos for.
am the 1000th liker....so satisfying....
It's like when you watch a video thats full of current memes, except all those memes are throwbacks to classic AiJ moments!
Emma your videos are the best
completely agree. i really enjoyed this video
Same!
I remember finding those cream collon snacks back in 2017 and just dying from that name
Also the strangest Japanese energy drink I've had by far was that Placenta Top one
I like Chris' food tasting vids, because even if the taste is unusual; he'd still eat it.
As a Japanese, I was laughing so hard for "adult taste" that is the only way of Japanese advertising. Your video is so funny!!
Watching this after the studio reveal video so recognized the background!
Japan really is so varied with their snacks. They will combine the weirdest things.
Also given how much drinking alcohol is part of the culture it doesn't surprise me that they have hangover cure stuff. Also the energy drinks are probably cause so many people work late hours.
I brought back so much Ukon no Chikara when I moved back home. I do not go to any party without drinking it. I'm not a huge drinker, but I now get horrible hang overs. But I take one bottle of that and the next morning all I feel is hungry. No headache, no vomiting. Just "I could go for some breakfast right now". It's amazing. 10/10 would recommend. it must be taken BEFORE you drink. If it's gonna be a heavy/long night, take two!
Didn’t expect such a wholesome ending 🥺 Happy to have been a part of the Abroad in Japan journey! Looking forward to more in the future!
Now I know what to eat on my next trip to japan!
@FH_Mio 😊 ... 🐔🍗💖
@Heavenly Creature it really took me a while to understand who or what Fami Chick was haha nice one.
Wholesome ending? You mean Chris going on a date with Fami Chick whilst being half asleep because of GABA chocolate ?
@3battle you're forgetting magic
Thank you for introducing the delicious food of Japan to the world！
As someone who grew up with Spam musubi, I have to constantly remind myself that spam isn't a regular food for everyone else. Protip for flavor: get the Honey Spam if they sell it there! Or really, just make your own spam musubi/onigiri/etc and cook it with honey butter, ginger, soy sauce, and garlic.
The Natsuki sound clip whenever Chris said the hard cola gummy, made me laugh a ton 😂🤣
i’m starting to think chris just genuinely loves one cup sake.
I have watched your videos for years now and it is like the second best thing to actually going there myself. Super entertaining content and I look forward to the awesome studio and future you have planned for the channel. 😁
It's weird how Chris is the only guy who I started watching back in high school that I regularly still look forward to watching anywhere and anytime. He's such a cool dude that any video with him is a click from me.
same
Same, I remember watching them as a senior in HS and now I'm 26
Definitely! I love watching his videos too. He's so down-to-earth and doesn't sugar coat something if it's a pile of tosh.
Clearly based, you have the yukiko pfp
I've been watching you ever since the learning Kanji video. I'm so glad to see how far you've come with your content while still being your witty, clever self. Now you get to film in a room you like and your Japanese became so much better.
I've always been curious about the laws regarding alcohol in Japan. Here where I'm at in the states, businesses can't sell alcohol within a certain range of a school. Also, does Japan have miniatures? I would like to see Chris visit a liquor store if there are any.
abroad in japan never fails to amaze me with this commentary.... it's hilarious 😂
thanks for the video! Your flat looks amazing! im very happy for you that finally you feel comfortable in your own space.
My favourite Japanese snacks r cheese crackers with the brand name Cheezie if im not mistaken. And those wasabi flavoured rice crackers are also addictive :) i thought they would definitely be on your list ;)
I went into a shop and asked for sake or rather I picked up a bottle and ask them if it was sake - and they said yes it was, so I took it back to the hotel and drank it and it was absolutely vile. Turns out it was Korean. I had some actual Japanese stuff which they were giving away at the duty-free shop much later, on the way home, and it was really nice.
Chris: when I was a teacher
Garnt: I used to worked at BBC
Joey: I voiced in Pop Team Epic
Connor: before I reject my humanity and became monke
Connor: before I watched JOJO
Connor used to be a butler doe :v
"I reject my humanity and became monke"
Zeke, is that you?
@SirBrouwer No, Chris worked at the castle.
Kaho: I'm a regular here.
I’m only 5 mins into this and laughing my ass off. Normally, I like his videos but for some reason, this one is really on point. Thanks, Chris.
Feeling cooped up during this pandemic I love watching your videos to give me a taste of the outside world with great comedy 👍 thank you for your efforts and entertainment
I get the tokyo treat box every month and the one thing I'm ALWAYS excited for, without fail, is the umaibo sticks
I feel ashamed, the only thing I've tried on this list is the sake, energy gels and hangover cures 🤣 My favorites were the crackers (the fish flavored ones and the curry flavored ones), some of the ice cream sandwiches and the chu hai drinks!
I bought a bag of Dagashi a few years back and it had a few Umaibo in it; the pizza one was amazing!
I think Chris is happy to have an excuse to buy a crap ton of snacks to eat 😂
And make a little YT revenue too 😂
It's just part of his beauty routine! He needs to keep up with his cuddliness 😊
Genji pies are basically "Palmeras de hojaldre" in Spain. You can get either one big one or a bag full of the mini ones which look just like that bag of Genji pies in the video, they're excellent at least the ones in Spain.
Yesss I remember buying these from the petrol stations over there. So good! CAn also buy them from Lidl here in UK when they do their Spanish food selection lol
CC Lemon is one of my favourite sodas. It's so hard to find in the US though. Like I can find a lot of other popular Japanese soft drinks in the local Asian grocery stores, but CC lemon is a lot rarer. I guess it's good for my health though lol that it's so rare.
Umaibo are so gooood. I always love it when a Japanese snack box subscription includes one of them
For me, that was the funniest of your videos I have watched. I am intrigued by the GABA chocolate, that would be my first choice to pick. I was also a fan of alcoholic Royce Nama Chocolate, until I learnt how to make it myself, as well as the Sakuraco snack boxes. But on a serious question regarding the gold energy drinks, can you buy V Energy cans in Japan? If not, what would be the closest comparison?
Hi Chris, I've been inspired by your videos which I've recently came across by just pure luck to do the same here in Thailand. i have been living and working as a teacher in Thailand for the last 4 years. There are so many awesome places to show and so many things to share here in Amazing Thailand too. so, thank you and keep up the good work.
The food is great but the room you're filming in just looks so insanely cozy
ok thats because i'm subbed to him in the first place allso it helps that after a stream on twitch he tends to upload a new video
hi pat what do you think of chris his anime version of himself he has in the back ground?
It's just a studio set, though. You can't actually sit in any of the furniture or put coins in the mini-arcade. It would be like biting into plastic display food.
I've always wondered if Chris would ever get a job proofreading advertising and product English in Japan. This feels like an untapped market.
That Spam onigiri is sold in just about every conbini and many supermarkets here in Okinawa. Okinawa loves Spam. The Spam onigiri here is very filling and pretty tasty. We also have a taco (like Mexican taco, not "tako") rice onigiri which is fantastic!
When I visited Yokosuka, my brother bought a store bag of 7-11 (I think) premade sealed mini-pancakes. Honestly sad they're not more common.
I’ve tried something similar to Genji Pie but it’s crunchy. It looks exactly the same though. I got it at Costco I think.
Love your videos, Chris! 👍
I love the chocolate gateau pies. Like those Japanese equivalent of the Korean chocolate pies. Quite rich but they taste fantastic
It would be cool if there was an Abroad In Japan snack box. Chris puts his favourite Japanese snacks in the box 📦.
@TrickyTriforce i would buy it
Great idea !
Plus free sachets of heart and blood pressure medicine ...
It would be named "Abroad in snacks Box"
But it would just be a box full of fried chicken
This is the content I have been waiting for all my life. Food. Japan. Comedy. HCP. Just gold. Thank you
Those Cream Collon snacks look surprisingly like Combos. They're like a sweet version of Combos.
Really happy for you mate! Been watching your work for the last 3 years, it's been quite a journey :)
We have Genji Pie in America but under another name. Slightly sweet kinda of croissant texture cookies. I've seen them at Costco I think.
Colaup THE HARD sounds like it might be for me. I have a problem chewing on stuff like straws so a extra chewy gummy might actually be nice.
chris your videos truly never disappoint, even after all these years!
I couldn't stop laughing when Chris realised he had a missed opportunity at advertising with the food-box companies. He genuinely looked like it hit him, followed by the disappoint on his face lol
Although I am Japanese, I know only half of them😂
Thank you for your introducing Japan!
I really liked this (and all of your food videos). More like this, please! :)
Love these videos, can't wait to move to Japan!
The heart shape Genji-Pie, we call them Orejas (the J is silent), or Palmiers, or even elephant ears, from the Mexican market (and best Mexican food than a chain restaurant)… They’re made fresh daily and it’s just puff pastry with sugar and baked, they make them in different sizes. A bit thicker than the Genji-Pie and taste better when out of the oven. I buy them and other Mexican sweet breads… and I’m not 85! Lol 😉.. it’s good with coffee or cold mild.
14:08 I tried CC lemon for the first time today. For anyone wondering, it honestly just tastes like Mountain Dew, lol, just not as super super sweet as it. I was expecting a more tart or sour lemonade flavor, but still not bad
Mountain dew would be delicious if it wasn't so darn sweet. It's overpowering.
New Studio, Twitter verified, the parents of the Trash Taste trio love Abroad in Japan videos over their own children’s, and nearly got Ryotaro in a casket.
Chris is just straight up flexing at this point
i could hear chris talk forever . he's so charming and entertaining!!! literally my favorite youtuber ever 😭
Hi Chris, have you considered making an episode on recycling culture and facilities in Japan? Attitudes to Kyoto protocol, accessibility of recycling containers where you live/lived, etc. Thank you
As someone from Hawaii, I love spam and that onigiri looks pretty good. Pretty much the deluxe spam musubi in the 7-11's
The Genji Pies look exactly like a pastrie from Germany called "Schweinsohr" (which directly translates to pig ear).
I guess that's where it originated from, seeing other typical german pastries that are popular in Japan (like Baumkuchen).
I am determined to visit Japan to purchase “Family Rope” from a prior episode. I just really want to see the look on the faces of the people working for TSA. I need this!
Loved watching this channel grow over the years. It's been so much fun! Congratulations Chris, you deserve every bit of it! The studio looks incredible!
Ha funny it's called gaba. I am a veterinary nurse and we use a medication called gabapentin (also used for humans) and we call it gaba for short. Not only does it help for pain but it also has a behavioral effect for fractious/anxious animals. Fun fact I thought I could share.
I was afraid of spam musubi too until I had it, my husband's grandma makes it and it has become one of my favorite foods!!
honestly Chris describes food so well..
Chris always makes me laugh at least once in his videos 😂🤣
You should definitely try hawaiian style spam musubi one of these days. Absolutely delicious that way.
Chris is making some moves! Massive congratulations on the Studio good sir. It's been wild to see your KZclip Evolution.
Like a Slowpoke into Slowbro.
I CAN'T GET OVER how nice it is!
That's not even his final form
A Munchlax consumes copious amounts of food and drink and then eats sleep-inducing chocolates, evolving into Snorlax.
He's lookin more like Munchlax in this vid
Slowbroad in Japan
Hi Chris , Australian Fan hear been watching for years , it would be awesome to see you travel to Australia and try some cool places , I live in Perth but Queensland is great for them parks , Sydney has some iconic places , Perth is nice aswell , a lot quieter city but has some cool spots , have you ever wanted to go to Australia ? , also the dangerous bugs and animals you only really see if u live out in the bush in the city is normal just a bit of fake thing that is , except magpies you will see those around watch out lol
I'm in tears laughing at that tote bag. I was not expecting that at all 🤣🤣 I wish I could have one!!
In Mexico we have the Genji-Pie, they are called Orejonas or Orejas (Spanish for big ears), they are bigger and you can by them in any bakery.
In the next 5 years, Chris would probably be able to make a video narrated by Natsuki's voice lines
I love how Sugar Butter [Sand(o)] Tree isn't even a mistranslation, it says literally the same thing in Japanese.
Chris saying "when I was a teacher" is the equivalent of Garnt saying "when I worked at the BBC."
Ukon no chikara does wonders for me. Whenever I go drinking in Japan I have one before bed and sometimes one before going out as Chris said and it really limits how hung over I feel the next day. Wish they sold it in Europe.
I have purchased and eaten Cream Collon from a Japanese grocery in Tempe, Arizona - how cool to see it in its natural habitat!
From one Chris to another, love your stuff and I can't wait for the next installment!
Do any of the konbini do subscription snack boxes? That would be amazing!
Oh daaaamn I love Genji-pies! I work in a bakery that makes top-tier palmiers (and theyre very pricey), but I always preferred Genji-pies over own.
I love how the only options for Chris are either coffee or concaine there's no in-between 😂
Yeah tsstststs adds to the humour
You've clearly never had a hangover if you're questioning that...sometimes you just need s kick to your senses.
Hey Chris, I love your videos :) keep doing good work, we are learning a lot about the country and you always make us laugh.
My boyfriend is vegetarian and we were planning of visiting japan. We are already aware that it is quite tough being one in Japan and there are a lot of things that can be misunderstood due to the cultural differences.
If this is something that you think would be a good video to make, we would love to also see convenience store food that is ok for vegetarians to eat.
Lots of love from Norway.
Funny how Lipovitan D is translated in japenese english to Ripobitan D. Those have been the only energy drinks that actually wake me up without having sweats or feeling sick.
I loved the Natsuki's soundbites!!!:) 7:37 18:56 and my personal favourite 15:22 . Great job there Chris!!! Sweet looking set!!!
I've actually had the filling in my tooth fall out because of that hard cola gummy candy. 😅 They're not kidding on that label!