$250,000 of Japanese Kit Kats STOLEN in America |

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[@recon3113]

The Kit Kat story sounds alot like the 2012 maple syrup heist in Canada. Love the podcast on KZbin. 😎🤘🇨🇦🤘

[@katazaki]

Omg I remember that lmao (I'm in Saskatchewan)

[@mmmmsashimi]

lol, i was just about to make this same comment. lol (alberta)

[@RecordToDeathToBoredom]

It's so funny that he feels bad and gives those people what they want anyway, and goes through all this trouble haha. Attitude, British. Action, Saint.

[@CalebHSumo]

When i was in Kyoto i visited a cat themed cafe (not a "cat cafe"), that among other strange things, informed me that the food would cost 33% extra if i did not eat all of it. They handed me a page written in english explaining this and saying that not eating all the rice in japan was "extremely rude." To my dismay they served the worst miso i've ever tasted and it was an absolute genuine struggle to down it without gagging infront of the ever watchful staff. Strange place to say the least. At least i could read the book they had on the table about all the different handicrafts you can make using the fur whiskers and whatever else that come from your pet cat. Examples of said handicrafts were strewn about the interior.

[@noseboop4354]

Probably a scam, serving you bad food on purpose so that you pay the extra charge. They know most people who go to thematic cafe usually go for the novelty and not as a regular hangout.

[@hafirenggayuda]

Please remember that every place and region have this "tourist trap" place, even Japan

[@colleenmurphy7812]

The KZbinr, The Japan Reporter, gave high praises to Chris for getting foreigners to Japan.

[@_nihongo_jouzu_]

Chris hates it when other youtubers make videos of him, he feels like they are leeching off him

[@tek87]

@@_nihongo_jouzu_ He'll have to deal with it. It's part of KZbin.

[@UnimportantAcc]

What does that mean, "getting foreigners to Japan"??

[@colleenmurphy7812]

@@UnimportantAcc yes, that is not worded clearly. Getting people to visit Japan on their vacations.

[@benjaminmealer2618]

He also called him fat

[@gmcorsair]

Thanks for answering my Yokai question! Love you're podcasts, it's a Monday morning regular for me while at work.

[@helenalphabet7832]

Hello from Australia:) ive just come back last Friday from a 3 week whirlwind trip to japan, i myself have had bariatric surgery (sleeve gastrectomy - basically cutting out 90% my my stomach) as i travelled with my parter (and 2 friends) we just shared smaller meals or i ordered a small serve where able or smaller type meals (yakitori, small steak, side dish or salads - yakiniku was also a good option for us) only once did i feel i needed to explain my situation to a waitress (luckily who spoke English well) and apologized for not being able to finish my meal, although it was delicious. 😊 I also found street food was much easier to consume being small portions. ☺️ Hope that helps any listeners /watchers who are in the same situation

[@davidk5093]

The only reason to get out of bed every day is the abroad in Japan podcast on KZbin. I dont think anything comes close to the knowledge and entertainment Chris and Pete give every week. Im very thankful 😇🙏 for the great videos.

[@GeomancerHT]

You have the chapters and description from the episode before this!

[@misake]

I don't comment very much, but love your podcast. Listened to some before it went on KZbin, but with the KZbin notifications it reminds me about the podcasts. 😅 (Have a 1 year old toddler, so usually listen just before bed if I have time.) Anyway, would watch you go back to that haunted Inn in Kyoto. I'm sure some of my friends would too. 😊

[@harrybraulio]

Your chemistry reminds me of Alan partridge and Michael

[@xNico1412]

Considering me and my friend just booked a 2 week holiday in Japan, I am very much looking forward to that video!

[@MarconKFPSafetyDpt]

im looking forward to the itinerary video when it comes out. im planning to make a trip in spring 2025, so ill favorite the video for then

[@neko3780]

Bariatric surgery could mean a few things. Sleeve gastrectomy, Gastric bypass, etc., (I had the sleeve done). Balloons are temporary and only last about 6 months. Then there's bands which can be reversed and also I believe adjusted.

[@norosesnoskiesxx]

I’ve had bypass, your stomach is literally stapled into a smaller stomach (size of an egg). No ballons/bands for bypass

[@MrMBinder]

I went to Kyoto back in 2010 and completely missed out on Kinkaku-ji and Kiyomizu-dera 😅 Those are definitely on my list for when I get to go back to Japan at some point.

[@hannah60000]

There’s so many cool things to see in Kyoto - I’m sure you had a lovely time. The first time I went to Kyoto, my host family took me to both places and took photos, that was in 2015. I didn’t realise the hype myself back then! 😅 We missed out on Fushimi Inari Taisha due to there being no parking space for our driver - so I had to ensure I went during the summer gone and grab my “Insta pic”. 😂 I recently went back to Japan a couple of months ago and it was great. I will be back in the next year or so for further experiences too! 😊

[@samboy8815]

Im in Osaka atm, loving the podcast

[@heyitschad4582]

This accounts for why the important Kit Kats are so much

[@lyndylou752]

So what was Chris finding more annoying the search for a pen or the fact that the guy did not really know who he was😂😂😂

[@YukiOnna86]

I love yokai and have a few books on them. My favorite are the Yukionna (Snow Woman) and the Zashiki Warashi

[@Namidagr]

the crowd at Fushiniri Inari was overwhelming....

[@jacobheaton5135]

i think the sections of the video are mislabeled

[@catherinebutler4819]

I actually went to Shingo-mura in Aomori to see the tomb of Jesus Christ in 2019, inspired by Chris's video. It was fun! There was a little Mini-stop conbini nearby which advertised its opening hours as "juuji kara" ("from 10am", but also "cross-shaped"). That's the kind of pun it's worth travelling to the mountains for.

[@FlexMentalloLives]

Hey Chris & Pete, Brad here - an Aussie abroad in LA. Question - a few of my favorite themed bars I found in Japan in days of yore were Redrum - Shining themed bar in Shirakawa, American Beauty - co-themed around the band and the movie in Osaka, and Sex Machine - a James Brown themed izakaya also in Osaka. Do either of you guys have places you’ve found with a cool or wtf themes from a foreign influence? Thanks and have a good one! #faxmachine

[@MyLittleGreenHairdedMermaid]

I think you need to change the section names lol, they are from yesterdays

[@joeb5316]

Those two figures in Pete's background look vaguely disturbing.

[@SirWheatBread]

One of the peeps that met him in Fushimi Inari Shrine! Just said hi !

[@ubernewb3005]

importing a car into the US is complicated. you can get any car you want over here, but you can't get it registered unless it's 25 years or older because then it's too old to have to qualify for our road safety tests. anything newer and you can't get it road legal here without ridiculous expense. basically you have to hand over a car (or multiple) that the nhtsa can then put thru crash-tests to determine if they are safe enough for our roads. if it fails, you can make modifications (rollcages, better bumpers, etc) and have that car retested. if it passes, you would need to give your final car those same modifications so the nhtsa will sign off on it and allow it to be titled here. if you really want to bring a car home, stick to something older. or just find one here to begin with. there are several importers in the states who are constantly bringing cars/trucks over to sell. waaaaaaaaaay less of a hassle

[@Methalec1985]

... I'd watch an "Addiction of the Week" by Pete! And I HOPE you managed to deal with Natsuki's smoking breaks, Chris?!

[@Aardappelpurree]

Reminds me of a few years ago, when I was walking with my longboard under my arm, to the skate spot of our city, and in the corner of my eye I spotted a quite wellknown Dutch comedian walking his dog. I was a big fan of him at the time because he's quite soaked in sarcasm. But he looked terrified back at me like ''im just walking my dog, leave me be'' and I respected that. I think he mightve been at an appointment or something. TLTR; just read the famous person's bodylanguage.

[@mahay24]

Laws aside, Monster Import in Japan can help to ship cars out to the US or such. Worth dropping them a message. English speaking company based in Japan.

[@ashleightahlia8864]

$13,000 is crazy! Whenever I need to do a quick conversion to AUD I just drop the last two numbers 🙂

[@ChantalRussell]

I’ve asked you guys about the eating small quantities concern in the past, and for the same reason as the guy today. I too am a Bariatric surgery patient, I just never specifically said that was why I couldn’t eat a lot. Many people don’t like to talk about it much. Chances are, most of the people who have voiced similar concerns were also for the same reason. :)

[@johnbecker1996]

You can't import new kei cars or trucks to the US - they don't meet US safety requirements, and you can't get them registered. You can import kei vehicles that are at least 25 years old, and register them as antiques.

[@pualaridesagain]

I love cruising through Insecam!

[@viltrum123]

Hey, question here,I'm a menager from Europe who might go work in Japan,anyone know if there are international companies in Tokyo that are less like traditional ones and. That have less work hours?

[@Rebecca-zp4gm]

Around 10 years, Russell brand was doing a gig in my town home. A girl made the local newspaper as she got brand to sign bum or boob and went to tattoo shop to get that made permanent.

[@efnissien]

The webcam site is a vignette of my life - I spend my working hours watching CCTV, with the monotony punctuated by bouts of boredom and drudge. On the subject of whiskey / alcohol marketing - several years ago I hung out with a dude who was a beer aficionado - and we'd end up at all kinds of weird festivals & brew houses drinking questionable brews. But there was one I remember it was called 'Old dog fucker' and had the tagline 'you may lose control of your bowels, but at least you won't lose your vision!' - strangely, it was actually quite presentable... mind you, due to my alcohol intake at the time, my liver had the consistency of pâté, so maybe that skewed the taste test.

[@tdolan500]

The price of Japanese age statement whiskey has exploded recently due to shortages and its rise in popularity. You need to be careful with Japanese whiskey because until recently there was no restriction on it being sourced from another country and being sold as Japanese (May still be, haven’t been following it but there was talk of creating similar regulations to scotch, Irish etc). Most Japanese non age statement and blends are just cheap scotch. A lot of them are still reasonably good quality and well priced just be aware if your primary motivation for buying is wanting something Japanese.

[@nicholausbuthmann1421]

Not unless it was "That Japanese Style Scotch" with a Cartoony Kilted Scotsman On Its' Emblem !

[@tdolan500]

@@nicholausbuthmann1421 good idea if you want to be sued out of existence by the SWA. They took a Virginia distillery for a ride through the court system for having a kilt on their label, a German distillery lost after 4 years in the European high court’s for having Glen in their name.

[@liliansrealm]

saw a new one on a kitkat account yesterday haha

[@Taiki11]

Wow they really wanted that Diabetes D: ohh KitKat 🤣

[@rockytheramone5604]

#FaxMachine Greetings Chris Creme and Pete De Menthe I am a solo musician who has wanted to visit and play gigs in Japan since watching VHS tapes of Japanese garage bands in the 90's. I finally made my decision to visit Japan during the pandemic I watched a lot of videos but I would say that your videos made Japan seem a lot more obtainable and less intimidating. I am a one man Ramones tribute and I managed to play 3 gigs while I was there in September 2023. I even busked in Sinjuku for a couple of nights. I managed to get the JR Pass before prices went up and I made good use of it. In addition to the 2 gigs I played in Tokyo, I played a gig in Fukui. I also went to Matsuyama to see Guitar Wolf. I was the only Gaijin there and people started buying me drinks. I asked for a Whiskey Coke and what did he order for himself you ask? Creme De Menthe. I immediately started chuckling about the irony of the situation because I had just watched the Trash Taste episode where you talked about expired Creme De Menthe. I had an extremely positive experience with the gigs I played in Japan. The audiences were all very respectful and enthusiastic. Most of the clubs provide quality amps and drums. There is a healthy busking scene. There are open mic nights in every major city. Used instruments are very affordable and they will buy your gear back from you (for half price) when you leave. Women musicians are much more common in Japan so Female musicians should feel more welcome. It's easy to store a guitar or bass in the overhead compartments of the shinkansen and even the local trains. I estimate that my 2 week stay cost approximately $3,200, That's including the plane ticket that I bought 6 months in advance, plus JR pass and internet bundle. Keep in mind that I am a cheap musician and didn't eat expensive food. I barely paid for my own drinks. I mostly stayed at a capsule hotel in Shinjuku and that was a very interesting experience. Don't wait as long as I did, if you want to visit Japan. It's easier for a musician to play there than you might think. Rocky The Ramone

[@alanrichter1]

Pete looks like Begbie from Trainspotting

[@petedonaldson2698]

Regrettably, yes I do

[@alanrichter1]

why, he is a good looking lad. Hope you behave better in a pub tho 😄@@petedonaldson2698

[@Supply_Healer]

Been listening on the drive home from work and instead of going straight home went to the store and bought some kitkats. Thanks, I guess?

[@Supply_Healer]

No, I didn't. It didn't have any. God damn it

[@mujitsukyo]

It's not exactly the same but I have a lot of allergies (to really random things not to like gluten or dairy) Whenever I goto japan I just have a comprehensive list wrote, so I can hand it to people just so they know. First, I suggest making multiple copies. lol I had quite a few people walk away with it and never bring it back. Second, people are so kind and sweet. We were at one restaurant and the chef literally kept coming out with every ingredient asking if it was ok. I also try to in general pick things that don't include those allergies.(sometimes unavoidable like a kaiseki dinner) Just be kind and people will be kind back.

[@MarkaustinHasler]

Pete has really ramped up his interrupting recently 😂

[@tereecampbell6918]

According to NYT half of the kit kats are gone-stolen. The other half is stuck in the in limbo in the port due to questions concerning who actually owns them. 😵‍💫

[@FatAussieWorm]

Any chance we can get clips of the podcast? Similar to trash taste

[@bleedingpepper]

RE: Recognition in public I don't get that whole star-struck thing, or feeling the need to document encounters with famous people by bothering them with autographs or photos. I'm just too polite and respectful for that. And to be honest, I expect they get a bit tired of hearing things like "I'm your number 1 fan!" or "I loved you in [insert film]!" I expect they just want to get on with their day and do whatever they want to do - whether it's going to the shop for milk, or going to visit a friend without being stopped.

[@sneedmando186]

I had seen the comedian Norm McDonald and his buddy at my old job, I asked “are you who I think you are?” They said “yeah lol”, i said “cool”. They did offer to go to the comedy club that night to watch, but I had to finish my shift. Point is just be chill. Also, I should have quit on the spot to go. RiP Norm 🕯️

[@Dusty_B]

Some people really really get a lot out of the videos and podcasts and meeting someone like Chris could be a very high point in their life they always want to remember, perhaps even tell their friends etc. and want something they can tangibly show. I can totally see getting annoyed when people ask having no clue to who you are though. Then again who knows, that one person may even become a fan because of the encounter.

[@ubernewb3005]

agreed. i've met a few folks from tv/youtube over the years and i just can't bring myself to ask for a picture or autograph or anything. at most i'll just offer a quick thanks for something that they did that made an impact on me in some way. a big highlight for me recently was getting to meet connor at twitchcon last month. didn't ask for anything, just told him i really appreciated his content and all he's done with mouse because it made some really shitty days a lot better for me. sure their job might be entertainment, but that's not a 24/7 gig. they deserve to be normal people in their off time.

[@InterviewingJapan]

What an absolute Kit Katastrophe. One thing's for sure, one group of plucky choccy thieves are walking around very Kitted out right now.

[@deltasource56]

Pete did it. Also live Abroad in Japan web cam when point it out your studio window, if you think that was creepy wait till i have you sign my Chris Broad body pillow :P, that girl was stalking you in osaka

[@meg..meg.]

Dassai 23 is wonderful

[@jormungand72]

if I went into a place and saw a photo of a dude surrounded by 100 women and you told me he was the "Tuna Man"... I would think something completely different

[@jeremiahwhan]

Well. It sounds more and more like eventually "retiring" in the Kyoto/Osaka area, is the best decision I'll ever make in my life. Sucks I'm about a good decade off from that reality. Also. Here in the US, we got the 25 year law. So you ain't getting a brand new anything imported. Gotta be 25 years old or older. And you should plan on spending around a couple grand just to get it shipped and registered. Easily.

[@MrFfrenchh]

Are you sure they've been stolen? I think maybe they've been recalled on the DL.

[@zombiesithblade1579]

Some people may not realize it is you/know how to approach you when they see you. I always find it awkward running into people sometimes.😅

[@kamanama3671]

we pappy 15 for $200 a shot. Insane.

[@jormungand72]

best yokai, Sakabashira. its a wood pillar... that was... installed... UPSIDEDOWN!!!!

[@lynda.grace.14]

Interesting comment about "fans" accosting you for photos etc. I think people/fans presume too much and think it absolutely appropriate for you to find it annoying. For a time I live in Aoyama and walked by the office of Kengo Kuma on my way to and from my apartment multiple times daily. He's an architect I have long admired and have heard lecture. I wondered whether I might ever run into him and often mentally rehearsed what I might say in my (pathetic) Japanese to convey how much I admired his work. One day I did see him in a small courtyard less than a block from my home, talking on the phone. For a few minutes I lingered looking into shop windows hoping he'd finish the phone call. However, he didn't. So I wandered off without speaking to him. Frankly, I had no intention of asking for a photo; I simply wished to express know how much I admire his work. In the end, I had to be content to have walked within a few meters of him without being able to say so. For a moment I was in the presence of greatness. It was (had to be) enough and remains an unforgettable "encounter."

[@Rammsoldat]

marketing? you wanna hear dan akroyd go on about his vodka lol.

[@SuperKendoman]

Not the kit Kats! How dare they steal such a delicious treat!

[@theodorehsu5023]

And Japanese KitKats are a national treasure, for 250 grand worth of them to get stolen, someone had to steal quite a bit and hope they could sell it quickly (because Japanese KitKat sweets would be on the radar).

[@caitlincardon2756]

It is wear the cut part of the stomach out and reconnect you intestine back to your stomach

[@jon9103]

Those are expensive kit Kats. $250,000 / 55,000 = $4.55 each.

[@MonographicSingleheaded]

so the more I polish my "Rice" the more expensive it gets? XDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD

[@SaintTwitch1]

Sorry fellas i was hungry

[@ThePeteriarchy]

Well, my comment about where those Kit Kats are likely to end up online keep disappearing, so... yeah, maybe KZbin's in cahoots with the Kit Kat thieves lol. It's Shopee. A lot of it's gonna end up in Shopee.

[@StormyDoesVR]

Dasai, polished water without the N

[@racingmaniacgt1]

For the car question, you can't import a new car(from a plant) to US. US laws prohibits anything newer than 25 years. There are services that holds cars that are closer to the 25 years until it gets to the threshold then export it for you.

[@yeevita]

For the people worried about leaving food: Bring your own To-Go containers - tupperware, ziplock bags - and pack your leftovers. They should last. You could also just pack the non-liquid parts of like ramen. I have done this in the US just to save on To-Go containers and flattish tupperware the nests within each other when empty works very well. A couple hours later, you can eat it for a snack!

[@malcolmmcneilly314]

know to read the book have a coffee and yes i shall have a kitkat

[@RRtradestar]

They make apps that have direct access to random cctv cameras that are connected to the internet. There are some literally of an elderly persons living room i guys so their kids or family can do welfare checks on them but it's kinda horrible that they have zero clue random people can see them

[@Polkaknot]

The chocolate bandit at it again

[@SuperKendoman]

We must protect our cadbury's and mars bars 🤣

[@BradmyrEdits]

Wasabi KitKats? 😅

[@Nothin2C_1]

I didn’t know I was going to make it on the podcast for chocolate. This comment will get lost in the ether.

[@user-vv7pz7hf1j]

save the kitkats~!

[@Smilomaniac]

With the current inflation I thought that'd be about 78 kit kat bars.

[@0therun1t21]

Kit Kat chocolate is disgusting, it doesn't even taste like chocolate, but I'd still like to try the fancy ones, maybe they're better.

[@CyrusVorazan]

I think it'd be fair to say that youkai are about as integrated in modern Japanese culture as ghouls, werewolves and vampires are in the west. You don't stumble upon them in the streets normally, but the media is chock full of them.

[@rechnin6680]

This reminds me of the Mafia hitting Pokemon card trucks.

[@rechnin6680]

A few years ago myself and a friend were in Sheffield near the university, there there is a faily large Asian cstudent community and he is a huge Japanese horror fan. Whilst we were looking for somewhere to eat a stunning young student came up to him weaing a face mask and he screeched at her "Don't you f*%king dare ask me if you are pretty!". Her reaction was priceless.

[@nicholausbuthmann1421]

"When I'm Good And I'm Not" !.....Yes, Chris You're An Evil Morally Reprehensible Person ! Hee, Hee, Hee !.....Just Kidding !

[@unasperanza9803]

Hey I just got onto that insecuricam its very interesting nice beach in Barcelona and square in Germany and interesting Russian ones quite snowy there!!A dog in ukraine siting in doorway looking at palms and people shopping for floor tiling and poundshop fascinating.Ireland has some beaches houses, gardens, cow sheds ,and churchs who do live masses.Knowing some of the areas they say Lahinch beach off ennis is in nAVAN WHEREAS ITS ACTUALLY cO. cLARE AND A SEAVIEW whereas Navan is landlocked lol.