21 Must Try Japanese CONVENIENCE Store Foods & Drinks

[@AbroadinJapan]

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!

[@user-qk8rt9yf9v]

Fortnite

[@Chilledice077]

At least your sets not burning down this time

[@RMbutItsO]

@@user-qk8rt9yf9v no

[@PONO-go3ee]

Hey ASO ! to Mucho HCP!!!

[@レオナルドジェームズ]

Where's the alcohol Chris where is it 🤣

[@sharlainjapan]

Kind of impressed they managed to misspell every single food on that bag😂

[@im_sorry_i_forgot_my_username]

Hambuggers

[@WhiteGuyGraal]

It deserves the "You Tried" star sticker

[@BB-848-VAC]

Isn't it like 5 am in Japan rn?

[@iwanderaround8764]

@Ah man stop sharing shit

[@Mooncrest0]

@@im_sorry_i_forgot_my_username ironic how theres a translate button for English for your comment 😂

[@Patterrz]

The food is great but the room you're filming in just looks so insanely cozy

[@robertschnobert9090]

Cozy indeed 🌈

[@seregruin]

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.

[@lucygirl1111]

hi pat what do you think of chris his anime version of himself he has in the back ground?

[@rashiro7262]

Crazy things gonna happen there, he said. Can't wait for Chris' OF ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[@LaNoir.]

@@lucygirl1111 I think you can bite into that

[@edfallin6447]

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 KZbinrs in general don't match up, with a lack of insight, wit, or just plain research that really shows. Well done.

[@NanoBruv]

Definitely agree

[@JediFarce]

Is he?

[@NanoBruv]

@@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 :)

[@ViperOfMino]

I think the film school and being one of the few popular current KZbinrs that don't have a backstory of "I happened to be a teenager with no job and nothing to do when KZbin was just starting/getting popular and got lucky."

[@raynjpg]

I really enjoy his sense of humor, and he really is great at writing. Or improv, I suppose.

[@YouTube]

We like Chiken and Potatos too! ❤

[@finger3215]

Ligma

[@Brokeyy]

Sussy

[@medardd]

wassup susan

[@kushtinickname720]

HOLY moly that's Mr KZbin itself

[@fal9676]

Didn't know cancer can comment

[@TJToons]

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!

[@3battle]

How have you watched it that quickly?

[@AbroadinJapan]

Many thanks for sticking around! Looking forward to showing you around the studio ASAP!

[@xoogkage]

@@3battle he prolly watched on 2x

[@3battle]

@@xoogkage still, that's impossible because it's only been out for like 5 minutes and he would only be able to watch like 10 minutes worth

[@FlynnTheRedhead]

@@xoogkage He probably saw it earlier and commented as soon as he could when the video got public for everyone

[@Punk_Princess_Sarah]

As a HCP myself (Healthcare Professional) I find that bag even more hilarious 🤣

[@juki6377]

i thought cream collon was more related to work

[@MyVanir]

Oh, so you're a Healthy CP?

[@FlynnTheRedhead]

I have a feeling Chris made this video just to talk about family mart fried chicken again

[@Metalman200xdamnit]

Quite possibly.

[@unculturedswine5583]

If Natsuki were booze Chris would be family mart fried chicken

[@SusanIvanova2257]

@@unculturedswine5583 wouldn't Natsuki be cigarettes though?

[@HeavenlyCreature.]

Well Fami Chicken is clearly the love of his life! He likes his girls crunchy and oily 😏

[@Chrissbio]

I love the fact that Chris has a framed image of Pirate Natsuki

[@Mioumi]

+without the pirate pants

[@DieACritik]

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.

[@Roy-gr9ey]

Yeah, KZbin is the fanbase

[@DieACritik]

@@sm79165 🙏 Kami Chris-Sama

[@Andr-Eix]

@@sm79165 never thought somebody would be put to sleep by Gabber, definitely how they do it in Scotland

[@PacificEmperor]

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.

[@beepbeeplettuce5890]

Dude thats perfectly normal, tons of channels get that viewership and more

[@Pronunciationwithemma]

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.

[@OwlskiTV]

Truly is a trip down memory lane~

[@maxcornielje4169]

Same!

[@Comboliver]

completely agree. i really enjoyed this video

[@jhinsonullauri]

Emma your videos are the best

[@sarge8905]

It's like when you watch a video thats full of current memes, except all those memes are throwbacks to classic AiJ moments!

[@canaldecasta]

"This cheese is terrible" He is going to take another bite, isnt he? "But I wanna take another bite" Never change, Chris.

[@freesxsoccer]

Lol reminds me of steve1989

[@BewareTheLilyOfTheValley]

He did the same with the One Cup Sake, lol.

[@Meme.Machine]

Lmao

[@xxxzzz9327]

just to confirm he hates it.

[@isabeauwolf562]

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.

[@chadcore5000]

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!! 🇯🇵

[@JakeBrunton]

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.

[@honglulimbuscompany]

Clearly based, you have the yukiko pfp

[@jeanproctor3663]

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.

[@VidyaCentral]

Same, I remember watching them as a senior in HS and now I'm 26

[@animeAMV-uy7uv]

same

[@brennanscarcello1443]

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.

[@VivatChristusRex99]

Same. I feel you on that one.

[@sonyaross946]

Agreed. There's something comforting and timeless about Chris and his videos.

[@Steve211Ucdhihifvshi]

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

[@kingnemon8352]

Same! Happy to know you seem to be on a happier path.

[@brennanscarcello1443]

@@Steve211Ucdhihifvshi #freeaustraila I hope your civil liberties and freedoms are returned to you. It is too beautiful of a country to not be free to enjoy it all.

[@Unreasonable_Gaming]

I wanna see a "Journey Across Tokyo" where Chris walks us Across all of Tokyo's wards

[@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

That hilarious Dr Jelly advertisement Joey did makes me want to try the products out ngl

[@goofytuna6077]

🗿

[@shdhsdhdh6789]

You again

[@Squantanamo]

I'd use Dr. Hand Jelly for sure

[@Kage-jk4pj]

Do you go to school, uni, or work? Or do you just spend all your life on youtube? Or are you just multiple people sharing an account?

[@foxjustify7293]

Found you very early

[@CHEFPKR]

Chris is making some moves! Massive congratulations on the Studio good sir. It's been wild to see your KZbin Evolution. Like a Slowpoke into Slowbro.

[@TopAnimeLoverEver]

Magicarp into Gyrados

[@HeavenlyCreature.]

I am not sure that being compared with Slowpoke is an actual compliment 🤔

[@ginoa.furina3322]

Slowbroad in Japan

[@wilsonciao8286]

He's lookin more like Munchlax in this vid

[@LT_Foxfyre]

A Munchlax consumes copious amounts of food and drink and then eats sleep-inducing chocolates, evolving into Snorlax.

[@chrisvanlaarhoven2722]

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.

[@march4652]

"A hilariously sarcastic British guy and his squad of epic local accomplices" sounds like the best slice of life anime or perhaps fighting game.

[@avlinrbdig5715]

they should make an exxagerated version of chris broad in japan into an anime!!! would be cool and comedy fun awesome!

[@chrisvanlaarhoven2722]

They totally should xD

[@0wyze193]

Chris saying "when I was a teacher" is the equivalent of Garnt saying "when I worked at the BBC."

[@choykujo1696]

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

[@carlneoh5843]

Connor: I used to work in McDonald's

[@milliondotz]

Connor: So Americans

[@sirBrouwer]

Connor: I worked at a castle.

[@yoplait3256]

@@carlneoh5843 I used to know another guy named Connor who worked at mcdonalds, we stopped being friends because I stopped playing games we both played.

[@ls200076]

@@yoplait3256 Connor is a common name so I'm not suprised.

[@kiara-fb6pe]

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 :)

[@trn8969]

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.

[@Saya-ng1sl]

@@trn8969 it’s bc SPAM is the brandname for the spiced ham they use in the musubis lol

[@miomio6890]

Chris': "When I was a teacher..." is Garnt's: "When I worked at the BBC..."

[@DrJustininJapan]

SO true 😅

[@Pinkswimma]

It would be cool if there was an Abroad In Japan snack box. Chris puts his favourite Japanese snacks in the box 📦.

[@animeloverXinuyasha]

But it would just be a box full of fried chicken

[@paulohagan3309]

Plus free sachets of heart and blood pressure medicine ...

[@Hypedhitman]

Great idea !

[@vignasimp2835]

@@animeloverXinuyasha i would buy it

[@oqeufh]

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.

[@clairejohnson7809]

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

[@savnado6329]

I think Chris is happy to have an excuse to buy a crap ton of snacks to eat 😂

[@HeavenlyCreature.]

It's just part of his beauty routine! He needs to keep up with his cuddliness 😊

[@Haydunk]

Chris’s humour is the exact thing I need every weekend.

[@datsapanda4354]

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!

[@bingbong3221]

Chris was a pirate who died of scurvy in a past life. It explains so much.

[@R00M_SEXY]

V i t a m i n C .

[@lecannet]

😂😂😂😂🤦‍♀️

[@tamale_tamali]

dang, chris is super energized and optimistic in this one and it really warmed my heart 🥰 so happy for you man, thank you for your content!

[@BlueFlare]

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 :)

[@putrijoyceirawati2638]

2:56 who needs drugs when you've got Chris and Abroad in Japan, and for that extra kick the Abroad In Japan podcast. I swear just hearing your voice, and Pete's, makes me want to live just another day longer. Being in the longest depression funk, Abroad in japan and the podcast has been maybe my one source of entertainment that fills me with happiness. You don't know how much it has helped me during my struggles.

[@carlneoh5843]

We're gonna make it together brahs, you're strong enough, you don't need drugs 💪💪

[@StripofPaper]

Chris, on a date?! Donaldson was right, that's why he's brushing up on his Japanese 🤔

[@TheStanHill]

But Sharla speaks English…

[@texasburbs4380]

@@TheStanHill I see I am not the only one :)

[@PascalCygan5]

@@TheStanHill no way

[@eicha41624]

A fellow podcast enjoyer 🥳

[@StaticRain]

Its Shala.. she was probably there with him..

[@prestonexzabe2997]

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

[@Peglegkickboxer]

Mountain dew would be delicious if it wasn't so darn sweet. It's overpowering.

[@dibreman6184]

0:37 The branding isn't bad HCP actually stands for high calorie products

[@Laurenafenete]

I am very surprised that Connor isn't here for this one 😮

[@AbroadinJapan]

Now I'm Twitter Verified I no longer need him 😂

[@Laurenafenete]

@@AbroadinJapan wow I see twitter fame has changed you 😂😂 Connor must be heartbroken

[@Killerqueen2000]

Can't give Connor good things LOL

[@dylives7667]

@@AbroadinJapan Just like the US with the UK. We got civilization now. Your services, are no longer required.

[@Truecrimeresearcher224]

@@AbroadinJapan I got this Collab= Views Views= money Money= fried chicken

[@akemus9788]

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.

[@skattikus]

I've been a long time late night binger, but havent subbed. I can now say that I am subbed and look forward to some videos around the studio!

[@AbroadinJapan]

Welcome aboard!

[@Lyrandar]

@@AbroadinJapan don't you mean "welcome ABROAD"????

[@liamhurden2849]

@@Lyrandar missed opportunity

[@MaverickS505]

I have never clicked on a video this fast lol. Abroad in Japan's videos always put a smile on my face. Thanks Chris

[@annonapearse2738]

I just finished Abroad in Japan. Now I've found this channel. and I've got a list of must-eats for my trip to Japan in February!

[@turdferguson9725]

I'm in awe of the manga version of this guy. What an absolute unit.

[@JustinKoenigSilica]

Genjie pie (in Form, not in Name.) is a really common baked good here in Germany, and I imagine the rest of Europe as well. We call it "pigs ear" in Germany. But they're called Palmier.

[@ZestyJesus]

*Sips one-cup sake* "You wish you'd never been born." *Takes another sip* Love you Chris

[@quackingasian]

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!

[@TheSwampHumanoid]

That's because you watched it yesterday.... 🤣

[@JayAreAitch]

Did you get on JET yet?

[@krigerx.2247]

H.C.P. means High Cholesterol Pickings. There you go Chris that's the abbreviation of the food inside the bag

[@Senior666]

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!

[@Harry-x4n]

It clearly stands for "Help Chris Please." as he can't stop eating everything Family Mart offers.

[@bringmethedawns]

Fun fact: “libera” means “free” in Italian (the conjugation refers to feminine nouns though) and I don’t know if they intended for it to be that way, but maybe the mean to say that you can feel “free” of guilt and eat the chocolate without worrying about calories?

[@shahirraeed]

Why does the word "freedom" have a gender????

[@cascadingdreams8743]

@@shahirraeed latin based languages be like that

[@UsagiToday]

A lot of languages have grammatical gender systems (with a lot of differences). For example, "bird" is masculine in French (so you would refer to it as "he" instead of "it), but feminine in Russian (="she"). "Freedom" is feminine in both, also in German, Italian and many other languages :)

[@bringmethedawns]

@@shahirraeed I think nearly all Romance languages (aka those that have Latin as a common root like Italian, French, Spanish and Romanian) have gendered conjugation, and that’s just how the system works, in fact as a non binary myself it’s pretty hard to find a neutral way to express things since verbs, adjectives, nouns and pretty much everything else is either “masculine” or “feminine”

[@bringmethedawns]

@@shahirraeed just a note though “freedom” is translated as “libertà” which in Italian is a feminine noun, however “free”, the adjective, exist in both feminine (“libera”) and masculine (“libero”) forms

[@Orube]

The "genji-pies" seemed to me to be palmiers. We have those here in Portugal, 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:

[@stefano68es]

yeah in argentina we call them "palmeritas" and you can buy them at bakery's

[@Seven-rf9my]

In Mexico we call them "orejitas" (which translates to "small ears"). Pretty funny. But they're delicious!

[@blinski1]

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.

[@lubt1529]

in germany we call them schweineohren(pig-ears)

[@edenjung9816]

@@lubt1529 That was my first thought too. Those look like Schweineohren. And now i want some :D

[@ImJustStar]

I'm honestly shocked Chris actually set up his iconic manga character "big mouth" picture. Props to you Chris! Looking forward to seeing what comes next!

[@28kingofkings]

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

[@EricAllerton]

I swear by ウコンの力. When I drink wine, sake or Strong Zero, I tend to get a headache the next day no matter how little I drink. If I drink ウコンの力 before, 9/10 times I will not get a headache. Totally worth it. It is funny how much of a reflex it is for Japanese people to buy them when planning a night of drinking.

[@DCshizuko]

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

[@shelleylee3786]

OMG you are so entertaining..we are off to Japan in November 2023 looking forward to trying these out.

[@kristijones6922]

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.

[@calikai3667]

Chris should do a journey across Japan lockdown edition live stream. Where he's on a cycle machine in his studio with guests and someone has to be on the machine peddling at all times, while chatting on a live stream. 24 hours or something like that. Get the trash taste boys and some of Tokyo creative in there.

[@mizusenshisongs]

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.

[@jaegeeplays]

In my line of work HCP is Healthcare Professional....which is probably what Chris will need after eating all of that junk food!!!

[@dylives7667]

_H E L T H_

[@Cjpacman]

@@dylives7667? Well done u can spell wrong

[@cornishpasty4344]

The energy jelly logo is basically the LinkedIn logo without the square.

[@Onlybadtakes2589]

Famichiki is by far one of the biggest surprises I love introducing my friends too when they visit Japan

[@Sock-Puppet]

I just checked, I subbed in Spetember of 2017. Hard to believe it's been four years Chris, I've seen you change so much. So glad to have been along for the Journey! I cannot wait to see the studio and everything else that you've got in store for us!

[@DavidRokon]

The main problem with spam, is in it's 'raw' form it's a fairly flavorless blob. But if you do it like they do in Hawaii and fry it, then make musubi out of it, good stuff.

[@baldtophat3728]

I was wondering if anyone was gonna point this out

[@clothar23]

Honestly I am glad the stuff is flavorless. It makes it easier to hide it..Though considering its sodium content I am always surprised it isn't more salty.

[@persistentgloom]

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).

[@MuKori]

On the podcast, Chris mentioned it was 7pm and he had bought snacks for a video he was about to film. This man is dedicated to entertaining his viewers, but be careful Chris! Don't eat so much before bed!

[@diekoeniginderloewen]

06:02 Hats off to Chris for being a good lad and actually using a nice pic of Felix.

[@KayMarieClair]

This is the content I have been waiting for all my life. Food. Japan. Comedy. HCP. Just gold. Thank you

[@Blah6384]

Damn Chris literally went "for fuck’s sake" while drinking the one cup sake and it brought me back to that golden classic moment in an older video with Natsuki mispronouncing "sake"

[@joshhill6156]

I don't think that was natsuki. It was one of his japanese friends

[@porronesianparapio4044]

I think about this everyday 😂

[@porronesianparapio4044]

@@joshhill6156 yes that's not natsuki.

[@Blah6384]

@@joshhill6156 Omg you’re right, I remembered badly for some reason

[@joshhill6156]

@@Blah6384 haha no worries

[@lakamokolaka]

"Notice potatoes is spelled wrong." Ahh yes because "chiken nuggets," is clearly just an alternative spelling of milkshake

[@lucian1305]

He also didn’t see ‘hambugers’!

[@hellpunisher]

Oh my god, I didn't notice those mistakes. God damn it, Chris.

[@Teampegleg]

I went to a hotel that had "Randori" they just spelled out the katakana which was ランドリー

[@lbednaz]

Along with hambuger!

[@ARMYALEX1869]

Funny how youtube recommended me this video when I'm going to Japan in a few weeks. Nice recommendations. Can't wait to try them out.

[@MIKE-yq1co]

Hope you have fun bro let me know how it goes, how long you going for ?

[@ARMYALEX1869]

@@MIKE-yq1co 2 weeks

[@judeandon]

Just wanted to say, I really appreciate you're still making these kinds of videos! I know you've said that you think us subscribers expect more from the channel than videos where you're just talking to the camera in a room, but that's not true. Obviously we love the videos where you document and explore parts of Japan, while engaging in hijinks with Natsuki, Connor, Pete(s), Joey and most importantly, Risottoro... But, it's also great to have the more casual videos like this one, so please don't stop making them! Keep doing what you're doing - there's no pressure to have to always 'up' your content just because you "are KZbinr" now :D

[@natisek123]

I've just moved abroad and your videos are helping me so much to cope with anxiety 🙏❤ thank you for what you're doing, truly amazing work! I've seen all of your videos by now and they're the purest quality I've seen on KZbin

[@nellybergman4926]

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

[@miomio6890]

I love how the only options for Chris are either coffee or concaine there's no in-between 😂

[@clothar23]

You've clearly never had a hangover if you're questioning that...sometimes you just need s kick to your senses.

[@kankun123]

Yeah tsstststs adds to the humour

[@WesternCommie]

I love these junk food and drinks videos, and appreciate that you don't do them too often. Best not to over do a good thing. Plus, the time between videos allows for new products releases, new discoveries, and new places.

[@VanillaAnimations]

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.

[@Sironae]

Gotta admit, I love chilling with Chris, drinking and snacking while he showcases Japanese snacks. Chris is a true Taurus with his intense passion for snacking. Do not shame him for his luxurious snacking prowess.

[@irockyoursockzsobad]

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!

[@isabeauwolf562]

Congrats on the anniversary for your channel, Chris. Thank you for sharing your favorite snacks with us. :)

[@datguy6101]

I really like where this is going. A good mix of familiarity with some novel ideas keeps it fresh. I would still be watching another 7 years if it never changed, mind you.

[@luniverse1988]

I was missing videos like this as well, I just love Chris' personality and sense of humor. Seeing all these snacks just made me miss Japan more 😭I hope to go back soon

[@TheCvgun123]

I love the egg salad sandwiches from 7 eleven when I went to Tokyo

[@ChantalRussell]

When Chris uploads a new video, it instantly makes my day.

[@pooyataleb2514]

Natsuki making everything better

[@evyhorror]

I get the tokyo treat box every month and the one thing I'm ALWAYS excited for, without fail, is the umaibo sticks

[@petitmeowmeow]

"In the US they have Nyquil, in the UK we have Rohypnol." - he's got a point.

[@SnuSnuDungeon]

I'm increasingly distracted by the picture of Pirate Natsuki

[@lordrork5884]

That's because it works...like a magic.

[@dylives7667]

I was more distracted by the sound bites at the Cola Gummies and the Fossilized Cheese.

[@RicksPublicMedia]

I'm soo happy for you Chris. Right on! keep it up and thank you as well for all that you did for us viewers.

[@Jordan-inJapan]

Also should be mentioned: convenience store coffee in Japan is great too. 7-11 and FamilyMart tired for first. The flavor is pretty much as good as major coffee chains but it only costs and only 100¥. (Stopped going to Starbucks years ago.)

[@killinglonliness88]

If you like nasty ass black plain coffee then sure, get the conbini coffee. But if you want stuff with good flavor and made well, then stick with Starbucks. Can't get specialty coffees at the conbini, even here in the US too.

[@Jordan-inJapan]

@@killinglonliness88 That ‘nasty-ass’ black plain stuff is what I call coffee. What you’re talking about I call “desert”. That said, for 150¥ you can get cafe late, which is quite delicious. (High-fat milk, because Japan.)

[@clothar23]

@@Jordan-inJapan While I prefer my coffee black even I admit Japan is ass backwards when it comes to specialty coffee. I mean they just got pumpkin spice coffee . Also I am not a fan of that super dark roast the Japanese do.

[@Jordan-inJapan]

@@clothar23 ah, I guess I’ve become Japanese then. 😆

[@DrJustininJapan]

I am a Lawsons fan myself ☕

[@Mechanicalebe06]

Natsuki Extra Salami's rap line never been more handy.

[@MyLPMaster001]

We have the Genjipies, too. We call them Schweineohren, so Pig Ears. They are often double the size of the ones in the video and sold in bakeries.

[@ThorstenInJapan]

hab ich mir auch gedacht :D

[@JulianSBach]

Fun (or not so fun) fact, these genji pies are originally french pastries called "Palmier" and I 100% recommend to try it

[@isekun]

YES! It had been far too long without an Abroad in Japan video (though the live shows helped). But more than anything I am glad to see that you are still obsessed with Japanese convenience stores. Love the new studio, cheers!

[@jokeassasin7733]

Cup noodles makes crisps. The black pepper crab flavor is amazing.

[@Minglesmoot]

I think this needs to be said. Chris isn’t fat and I’m absolutely baffled why it has been a topic now and again on the channel after so many years.

[@182punkbunny]

Agree 100% but you know internet … cause everyone here is perfect and have the right to judge everyone else

[@FoulUnderworldCreature]

He's a bit chubby

[@Truecrimeresearcher224]

According to Japanese standards he is fat To us he thick

[@Conlexio]

well he frequently used to talk about his weight and it was a significant plot device of his most popular series

[@HeavenlyCreature.]

I don't think he's fat either. He's just extra cuddly 🤗

[@wsa18]

The anti hangover drink is the one with turmeric I've heard of before I think. Apparently turmeric does help in this regard, however, just for anyone who's interested, turmeric requires pepper to really work so if there is none in those healthy power shots that will set you back three quid, then it will do squid all

[@EeveeIced]

i’m starting to think chris just genuinely loves one cup sake.

[@SeikoNoBefi]

The salami cheese slice was just there to put an other Natsuki clip in the video Love it❣️

[@therussianprincess7036]

I must say, the background clips of Natsuki speaking are the perfect touch to cap off this madness.

[@guidoclauss]

Am besten hat mir tatsächlich Peter gefallen. Man merkt einfach in jeder Sekunde, wie er sich freut dabei sein zu dürfen.

[@edamnaf9265]

Glad to see a more 'traditional' video....so fun! Thanks for giving us these ! We appreciate it!