4 Ways Living in Japan Changed Me

[@Fablemahn]

Hope you'll read this Chris but you convinced me to study my ass off in Uni, get my Avionics Engineering degree, travel to Japan, learn the Japanese language fluently and now here I am working at Tokyo Intl Airport on commercial jets. Thank you Chris Broad; my wife and I are expecting our first child and we agreed on Christopher in honor of you (she is Japanese and has no idea who you are ha) You're my friend and have helped me even though we have never met and I want you to know that I am your biggest fan. Cheers mate

[@crimson7277]

Jesus Christ that's beautiful. Congratulations stranger! Good luck with the baby.

[@barryirlandi4217]

Citrus BrittleCrisp well... If yr in Japan, I'm sure you can find him and invite him for a drink... Congratulations on yr baby...

[@TKnumerodos]

that's beautiful :o

[@Brickinasock]

cool story bro.

[@1Cortexiphan]

Now kiss.

[@RachelandJun]

I've asked Jun before if he ever pretended to be a ninja or samurai when he was a kid and he was so confused, like the thought of play-acting as a ninja had never occurred to him. He may have just had a terribly sad childhood, but he's also probably the reason they didn't understand why you wanted to be a pirate.

[@catherinebutler4819]

That's really interesting. And kind of surprising, too. (What about a Super Sentai?)

[@watainiac]

So what exactly is the correct way to go about playing pretend in Japan then?

[@sandiegoryu]

what about One Piece??

[@Rationalific]

It's like the equivalent of saying, "I wanted to become a butcher of human beings...with a funny hat."

[@Jinxter1369]

Depending on age mind you...When I was born and lived there until I was 4, my Kaasan told me I pretended to be Kamen Rider (the original), Tiger Mask, Ultraman, Ultra 7...whenever the mood hit. (We lived in Sasebo and Yokosuka at the time.) I imagine, Jun, probably pretended to be an Ultraman, Kamen Rider, or a Super Sentai Ranger of the time period...or maybe a Gundam Pilot? (Not sure how old Jun is...)...what kind of Manga did he read growing up? Does his parents still have some of his childhood toys?

[@Bobio]

Dear Chris, As a fellow Brit also living in Japan since 2011, I just want to say thank you! There's some really jaded, spiteful content covering Japan out there, but your videos are a breath of fresh air. It's nice to see someone embracing and sharing the culture in a respectful and accessible way, all the while being genuine and funny to boot! Very few people have the courage and commitment to do what you do, let alone the integrity to do it well - so thank you for representing both Japan and the UK in a way that we can be proud of. It really is inspiring. Take care!

[@seling.6473]

"In the UK things just don't work sometimes and we let it go" *runs over XBOX three times*

[@Trotters222]

Selin Gün Yes haha!

[@benphone7430]

Selin Gün this is me with mobile phones, fuckkkkk technology most of the time! out the window at 120 kph :/

[@quintrankid8045]

+Selin Gün "...sometimes we let it go." Now I know how to say shouganai in English.

[@benphone7430]

Undercover Rat fuck you and you're stupid hat, why don't you pretend to be normal like everyone else ?

[@SUPERGENKI]

"Blabla..... with a greasy face" - that was hilarious! ^^ (and it sure was greasy) Thumbs up for greasy faces!!!

[@Shinchan-hr4wv]

Chris I have been watching your videos for over a year now. I found your videos when I had a difficult time in life. I failed 3 majors, I couldn't find a good job and was wasting away my time (and life) in a callcenter and I lived with a deadbeat drug addict boyfriend. I was 25 years old and achieved nothing. Watching your videos (also Sharla) inspired me to follow my dreams, because I had forgotten all about my dreams in life. I aways wanted to travel, visit japan but most importantly get a degree. So I quit my shitty job and went back to school to study Japanese in college. I am in my second semester now and I am going to Japan in summer. I have a lot of debts (student loans), but at least I am doing something with my live again. I broke up with my boyfriend after 6 years and moved to the city of my college to start a new life. My whole family and friends support me. I still have 3 years to go untill I get my bachelor degree, I will be 29 by the time I leave college but I'm having the best time in my life, I am studying my number one passion which is Japanese and I have a chance to make something of my future. I really want to thank you Chris, because I watched so many of your videos, they helped me and inspired me. I spent hours and hours watching your videos because it made me feel like I wasn't in my house with drugs scattered everywhere and a boyfriend who smokes weed every moment he has free time.... but I was there with you in Japan (not to sound creepy) in my mind haha. And I knew that my first love was always Japan since I was 8 so I went back to my first love :) (studying Japanese),

[@zhoutorres2677]

Besje G Don't let people ruined your dreams! I'm 15, and I want to study Japanese and move to Tokyo as well!

[@IndianaJonas96]

Besje G 頑張ってください！Its awesome the impact that some great youtubers can have. Chris especially is one of those youtubers who not only puts out great content, but he genuinely cares about his viewers too. :^)

[@ChargingStag]

Will you be keeping any records of your adventures (or do you already) with vlogs/blogs/anything like that?

[@Shinchan-hr4wv]

i'm leaving to Japan in July and I am staying for 6 weeks. i will definitely vlog and try to capture japan on camera! i will post in on my channel.

[@ChargingStag]

That would be great! I shall look out for it :D

[@habib473]

"Theres no faster way to a guys affection than giving him some sukky" lmfaoo

[@shaunpierce4174]

His facial expression afterwards 😂😂😂😂

[@muuhnkin4611]

His face was just "dafuq did I just say"

[@civilizationcommittee6115]

When he said that, I died

[@keiwa11]

😂🤣

[@JaydevRaol]

Lol@

[@justmatt7465]

Chris, every video you put out seriously makes me think. I'm 28. Living a life of mediocrity in Surrey. I love Japan. I travel when I can and now I am seriously considering a future where I live there. For the first time in years, I have a goal. And it's thanks to you.

[@Veeschannel]

If I have learned one thing during my time in Surrey it is: Get the hell out of there! Unless you're over 60

[@SifuPuma]

Matt Day I'm lucky enough to know, at 20, that I'm Japan bound. Still even if it dawned on me 8 years from now there'd be no stopping me. Good luck friendo.

[@Infelious]

I live in Barnsley but I'm from Newcastle, alot of the things Chris explains are what I like about Japan. But other than that I hate the people we keep electing so I feel I need to escape lol.

[@AbroadinJapan]

Thanks mate, I'm glad the videos have helped. And Surrey isn't bad! Great access to Heathrow and Gatwick, and Thorpe Park and Chessington are nearby. When I was a kid, I could only dream to live in such a magical place as Surrey.

[@SifuPuma]

Spiraling69 For some reason I'm under the impression Japan is already swarmed with westies teaching English. Are you implying there's actually some kind of demand?

[@brothadrknes4760]

"looks like diabetes and tastes like a disappointment..." *hits the like button*

[@michaelhyre5332]

Every single man in the history of single men with rare exception lol. I think the root of this is like 200k years old when ancient males knew how to kill something but no idea how to cook it into something they could eat.

[@venomq2409]

"...and for forty minutes they were regaling their fucking life story incredibly loudly down the phone." *hits the like button*

[@AstonMartinStig]

That Top Gear jab was pro.

[@BoringTrader]

yup. props to chris broad!

[@AbroadinJapan]

HAVE YOU lived outside of your home country? Has it changed you in some way? Share YOUR experiences and wisdom below! Also, a huge thanks again for watching the videos - whether you're a mysterious viewer who always watches but never comments, or someone who's only been watching a few weeks or months, I'm very grateful indeed that all the time that goes into producing these videos and all the nice sunny days spent indoors hunched over the computer editing for hours on end, nonetheless feels absolutely worth it. Many thanks folks!

[@Bloodflury]

No, but living in the UK sure did .... you know,different people different cultures different thinking.

[@Sisley96]

Abroad in Japan thank you for making videos for us, i always enjoy them 😊 / Love from Sweden

[@Alemanizando]

I live in Berlin with my wife (come and visit us Chris) and it does change your whole perspective on how things work and how people 'should' act. It's great and I would too recommend to anyone that can do it.

[@crimson7277]

^Well that took a turn.

[@Doremi120197]

Live in Essex, but when i finish Uni i want to go to Japan and be a teacher :D Also i am originally Portuguese and i lived in France for a year before i came to England, tbh the biggest difference i saw was the food.

[@JellicleCat09]

"It's normal to be loud and annoying in the UK" As an Australian, I feel you.

[@kylemontano228]

JellicleCat09 same for us in the USA 😂

[@yourmatesteve2434]

I'm an Australian too and strongly considering doing what Chris did. Becoming an English teacher in Japan and when he brought up the people being loud I thought to myself that'll annoy the shit out of me coming back from Japan for Christmas to see the family. Like it already annoys the shit out of me.

[@SeverityOne]

I moved from a non-loud part of the Netherlands (i.e. not the west of the country) to Malta, in the middle of the Mediterranean. I used to need a bit of a lie-down after a family get-together, until I got used to the volume. In other countries, police in riot gear would have been dispatched.

[@cirrusfox8052]

So Angry as an American I... can't argue with that statement. I mean hell I regularly hear people who are talking on the phone in the bathroom (toilet) while using it. Or playing music loudly in public, or even arguing while using the urinal. I don't have a commercial train where I live but I would imagine that it would be similar

[@stevieb7865]

Yeah...I can confirm America is loud AF.

[@russelljimmies1789]

I went to a restaurant in Akhihabara, Tokyo(no idea how it's spelt) and my food had a slug in it. I showed the waiter, oh boy. What happened next was just embarrassing, after the waiters jaw dropped at the sight of this creeping mollusk, he quickly whisked the plate away and what looked like the entire kitchen staff come out bowing and saying things one after another in a queue in front of me (I don't speak a word of Japanese) a local next to me asked what was wrong with my food in broken English, I searched for a photo of a slug on my phone and showed him, the local then told others in the restaurant what happened and even the customers apologized to me? Such a bizarre experience. I was offered free food and drinks but politely declined and got the fuck outta there, even walking away the manager followed me to the exit head down apologizing still. I wasn't even that bothered by this slug myself but it seems as though all the staff and customers were so sad and ashamed at what had happened. I was thinking about this encounter for a few days after it had happened and was actually concerned my little complaint could have caused a lot of harm to such nice People, I honestly regretted mentioning that slug. I would be interested in knowing just how much effect that would have had on that poor manager, looked liked he was about to cry or suicide himself. Made me feel so bad.

[@matheusjezini]

That’s exactly why I look up to their culture, they’re so educated and genuine, it’s impressive how politeness and kindness can be the norm in a whole country.

[@noobkin6995]

: (

[@wonder777warrior6]

I think you should of taken the food after the incident, not to take advantage but to make the man feel more relieved. I think you May of caused more mental damage by just leaving.

[@leonardodavinci4259]

That's really bizarre an amazing. I though about what I would have done in your place. I might have written a note, adding in it that I'm not angry and just informing, and left it before leaving under my bowl or plate.

[@Eddie859]

What what what.. how the heck you don't care that you have slug in your food? Slug is worm's cousin!

[@world_traveller61]

I always appreciate and enjoy for your British joke and presentation of Japan. Perhaps, you have known but I would like to explain the reason why the name of Pokky was changed to "Sukky" is that it is meant for "Suki"＝>好き=>I like/love you, which is the typical phrase for the day on the 14 of Feb. Have a nice evening,

[@wonder777warrior6]

I don’t think they changed it, there may very well be two of the same thing but different brand names. One exclusive to Valentine and white day?

[@Meg_A_Byte]

I love how Chris can talk about Japan culture without being even in slightest a weeb.

[@Meg_A_Byte]

So everyone who boughts a Toyota is a weeb? :D

[@hirotohoashi]

it's kinda sad really...

[@TelekineticKhai]

totally understand you man. its insane. ah but trends come and go such behavior will go away in time :)

[@gaiustrollius9920]

He's one to look up to.

[@gaiusjuliuspleaser]

That's because actual weebs wouldn't last a month in Japan before fucking off back home disillusioned.

[@ForeverYours11910]

I just found this channel today and am already 5 videos in. My husband and I area looking to travel to Japan for 3 - 4 months next fall and I really believe these videos will play a crucial roll in helping us prepare and make the best out of our trip. Thank you sir so much for taking the time to share your experience with all of us!

[@k091-d9i]

@@SteveVi0lence Bit late

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

I love your channel! I have just returned to working with Americans after two years of teaching in a Japanese school and the culture shock IS REAL. The way I speak completely changed. I have grown used to the Japanese manners and work ethic. Both have its pros and cons, but I'm happy that I had the opportunity to work in Okinawa, Japan. I don't know if I can go back to Cali... we will see.

[@teejeezy]

Bernadette Teaches Music I'm just a young adult but would you think a person who has no idea about Japan and what to expect there and doesn't speak the language be a good place to travel to or maybe even stay for a long period of time?

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

YES! BUT, it totally depends on your personality/outlook on life. I couldn't even say "good morning" when I first moved out here, but I knew that it was only a matter of time before I would start learning words and communicating with people. I really like the Bruce Lee quote, “You must be shapeless, formless, like water. When you pour water in a cup, it becomes the cup. When you pour water in a bottle, it becomes the bottle. When you pour water in a teapot, it becomes the teapot. Water can drip and it can crash. Become like water my friend.” When I moved to Japan I wanted to learn how to be like the Japanese people. How to bow, show respect, eat, and dress like them. I wanted to adopt the work ethic and the manners. At the same time, it was nice to be involved in an English-speaking community so that I could relax :)

[@kev1277]

Bernadette Teaches Music Of course you will go back you love the good old USA especially our president

[@teejeezy]

thank you so much your words will take me to my future Bernadette I appreciate the reply I'll be sure to remember what you said

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

Best luck in your future endeavors! 🇯🇵 ✈️ 💼

[@ArnnFrost]

I was in Tokyo last year and it did change me even though i was there for only two weeks, people there are super friendly and kind ... felt kinda weird because i got used to being around arrogant, egoistic kinds of people my whole life that i couldn't help but feel embarrassed of how difficult it was for me to behave like these Japanese folk do. Two experiences blew my mind, the first is when i first arrived from the airport to the train to find all the seats were taken except one, an old lady and her husband saw me and my friend sweating like crazy and offered us their seats and insisted saying "You sit here or we leave the train", after that i found out that everybody were like that! giving you space where ever you go and cars stop completely so you walk the streets if there is no traffic lights. Second experience is basically ... A YAKUZA DUDE INVITED ME AND MY FRIEND FOR DINNER IN A BBQ RESTAURANT!!!

[@ArnnFrost]

Carol T. Let's be honest though, none of us would treat visitors the way they treat theirs, I do know that most of them are rude inside or at least swear all the time but then again ... we are all human and we all do that (Ignore my name). I like it when people don't show weakness and disrespect to others no matter how painful it is, those who swallow their pain and suffering then give you a handshake and smile to you are mini heroes in my eyes. I remember that most of the restaurants didn't speak English but their menus had pictures EXCEPT for one specific restaurant, my friend tried to force them to understand him in English even though they can't ... the facial expressions of the timid waiter made me laugh because i feel for her (I worked in a non English speaking place before) she did not raise her voice and did not panic but instead she used her phone to download a translation app to type for us the main ingredients of the dishes... we started having breakfast there ever since and that lady laughs everytime we show up there with a confused "oh shit" face xD If i was in her I'd just kick my customers out with "Can you fucking not?".

[@djohnmustard2356]

Awesome post Arnn. I had a quick question for you. I'm going to Tokyo in a few weeks and i'll be landing in Narita Airport. What's the easiest way to get to Tokyo from there? I've heard a lot of people talk about the Limousine bus and some others said to take the Narita express. What was best for you?

[@bayupran]

it really depends on where you're going. shinjuku area? I prefer limousine bus, it's cheap and comfortable.

[@joshmeakings8259]

I am not sure how much the limousine bus costs, but the Narita Express bus is ￥1,000, you don't need to book in advance, just go straight to the stop, stop 2 and buy the ticket when you board. It takes an hour and a half, but usually arrives 10 - 15 minutes early and stops at Tokyo and Ginza Station.

[@djohnmustard2356]

Thanks a bunch for the reply Josh. Are there any issues with luggage when riding the Narita Express? I don't plan on bringing a ridiculous amount, but I do have a decent sized suitcase and a backpack.

[@MajorG25]

How did you find an entire classroom of people in Japan who never heard of One Piece? LOL

[@Dontriix]

Thats actually so true

[@LeoLeo-yi5yx]

Lol

[@LeoLeo-yi5yx]

@@10tailedbijuu sodesu

[@Phatnaru0002]

They could have just been messing with him. Or it could have been one of those things, like an old teacher that doesn't like otaku culture, and has to insist, every time someone brings up pirates, that they were horrible, specifically BECAUSE they think One Piece is glorifying it.

[@danielwordsworth1843]

@@10tailedbijuu Kinda weird for me, the stylization of pirates isn't that modern - for example, anime Space Pirate Captain Harlock, that was famous in '70s heavily portrayed the protagonist's life as seek for freedom and justice, and there were no rapes, if I remember correctly.

[@crowlong6190]

That cat compelled me to keep watching

[@BlueSpaceLizard]

It looked like Hitler. Was that intentional I wonder?

[@Zukias]

it's not actualyl a cat, its a stugffed toy

[@patwest1815]

@@Zukias Really? I thought it was some new kind of Puffer Kitty.

[@evab.6240]

@@BlueSpaceLizard The cat placement was intentional. The cat looking like Hitler wasn't, I think

[@alexeysaranchev6118]

Der Katze: Ve have vayz to make you watch.

[@sonicyouth33]

I lived in Tokyo in the 1990's. Lived there for 6 years. What a great experience. It changed me. Japanese perspective on certain things is very different from the way things are done in Canada. I learned there was no correct answer as usually, after listening both sides of the argument, you can see the upsides and downsides of each argument and of each method. When you realize this, your mind is greatly opened up. I became a more open minded person.

[@6th_Army]

6 years in a foreign country? Or a month is a small town 60km outside of the city?

[@veminemshady8482]

Canadian with a broken grammar lol

[@papillon407ify]

イギリスのユーモアは好きだ

[@lofikenn]

The feeling of getting the notification of your new upload is like falling in love for the first time

[@Brickinasock]

Interesting point about the high uncertainty avoidance, hadn't heard of that before.

[@AbroadinJapan]

Google "Hofstede's dimensions" and prepare to go on an epic journey of discovery.

[@Idlehampster]

Hofstede's dimensions is some kind of hallucinogen, is it?

[@MyVanir]

I don't do drugs.

[@adamfrancombe4577]

I’ve started watching these vids with my girlfriend over the last month and they just get funnier each time! We went to Japan for a month in 2019 and it was an incredible experience. We stayed in an APA hotel in Asakusa on our first night (typical ikr), and the next day when my gf was getting dressed, a member of housekeeping opened the door before seeing her and looked horrified. He bowed excessively and was what I can presume was apologising in an animated fashion. I opened the door expecting him to be walking to the next room to tell him ‘don’t worry mate, it’s fine’. At this point he was just outside, he knelt on the floor and apologised even more aggressively and bowed on his knees. I couldn’t help but laugh and waved my hands to try and communicate “no biggie, don’t worry”. The next day we were sat on the bed watching tv and heard something being posted under the door. It was a letter from the manager apologising for ‘mistakenly entering the room’. The letter then ended “we apologise for this sudden message”. We couldn’t stop laughing, and there began our amazing trip that just got better and better. I thought I’d share this story, and thanks again chris for bringing the weirdness of Japan to my normal British life!

[@Griffnig]

Look at that subtle off-white colouring, the tasteful thickness of it. Oh my God, it even has a humpty dumpty drawing.

[@emooloo6158]

Is something wrong, Patrick? You're sweating...

[@Griffnig]

Hahaha :) Great movie!

[@Pratansyah]

I've wanted to live in Japan since I was a teenager but somehow I forgot that desire when growing up. One of the reasons that made me remember again was your channel and finally I'm going to move to Tokyo at the end of this month. So thank you for sharing the weird and nice sides of Japan with us.

[@FireClaw00]

Diky Pratansyah almost a year later... How are you getting on?

[@matheusjezini]

How do you people just move to the other side o the world like that? I love Japan and I wish I could live there for a bit but still I would be scared shitless, worried about my job, future relationships, friends, money, the language and everything else. Wish I could just say fuck it like you people

[@bunbun1343]

授業中のジョークはその先生に通じなかっただけで、35人いた16歳の中にはちゃんと通じてた子いたんじゃないだろうか

[@rayco9392]

その先生が変だと思いました、私も。高校生の時になりたいものが海賊だったら流石に引くけど。。。。（爆）でも個人個人の責任て重大、その国のイメージに関わるわ。

[@イーノック-l6y]

自分がもし教室にいても、笑い所だって理解すると思う

[@willrivers7931]

Thanks for the videos mate. You would have made a great pirate.

[@kitterman14]

Your videos are amazing, I feel like you should have your own show on the travel channel. When I first started watching your videos, I didn't know any Japanese at all, now I know about 700 and I'm learning more every day :) My husband and I love your videos so much that we've decided to move there if I can (eventually) pass the N5. You make Japan sound like the best place in the world!

[@TelekineticKhai]

seconded: some travel channel somewhere needs to hire this fine man ;)

[@allensun]

You know about 700 what?

[@kitterman14]

I know about 700 Japanese words lol I bought a few text books, and reached out to the Japanese community in my town and found a tutor. I met with her every Friday, and she has helps me practice the words that I've learned.

[@eternity139]

Well, it's England innit mate HAHA i just laughed so hard because this is so true

[@norizukifuminori]

china is fucking worse.

[@LCx829]

I'm in California same thing. If its broke it's probably been that way awhile 😂

[@NerdyCatCoffeeee]

@@LCx829 Have you ever been to Russia? If it's broken it gets broken down ever more to the point where it starts working again. Like smashing your PC for lagging too much.

[@V4Now]

I hate that I love that about this god forsaken country 😂

[@fourteeeny]

I think it's so funny that you compare Japan with the UK as if the UK was a messy and loud place. I'm from Italy and out of all the countries I've visited in my life, the UK is definitely the most "Japan-like". It would be funny for me to go to Japan, since I really know what it's like to live in a messy and loud country. And when you said "things don't work sometimes in the UK" I was like "Dude nothing ever works here" hahaha. Anyway nice video.

[@fourteeeny]

64 I didn't say it was like Japan, I'm saying that compared to other countries I've visited it's much more organised and precise, and people are very polite, very different from where I'm from haha

[@VicodinElmo]

Fortuny Depends where you go in the UK...

[@Natalija379]

Fortuny I'm from Serbia, what do I get to say 😂

[@Infelious]

I'd say we have some similarities but we are loosing the politeness.

[@Daijyobanai]

That bit in the video made me wonder if Chris has travelled much in Europe because here in Norway (or 'the last Soviet state', as it is often called as a half-joke) nothing ever works either. But we pay for services at a price that would make you think they are 10 times better than in Japan. But nothing ever works. It's all down to economics, I think. High taxes and labor costs mean there aren't enough people employed to make something work properly, just enough to make it 'good enough'. I have never thought of us Brits as being loud either, possibly more assertive than Japanese people, but then I've never been to Japan so idk.

[@japonismo]

Congrats for this 100th video! The pirate anecdote was especially funny XD

[@Shadow77999]

Verdad

[@dcflow7859]

This is one of the funniest videos I’ve seen in a while bro for real. Thank you, I’m happy I clicked.

[@theinsaneone244]

"Theres no faster way to getting a guys affection than giving them some sukky..."🤔

[@sang01me]

😂lmao

[@siopao8137]

Lmao I’m ded

[@Beth-td6vj]

That reminds me of the hooker from FMJ....

[@beabunny.]

I LOVE YOURE CHANNEL! Because lol you are so original and you don't try to be someone else, you just do ur thing and act normal and it's real. I think that's what's most important when making KZbin videos cause it helps your viewers connect better! Keep up the awesome work 😄😄

[@mstexasg6243]

My mother recently found out she has cancer. Her prognosis is very good but the news has really effected my usually very positive energy. Serendipitously I happened to find your videos. I am genuinely laughing out loud. Of COURSE I subscribed and showing some of your videos to my mom when I visit her in the hospital. Thank you so very much. FYI Not all pirates were bad 😉

[@ThatGaijinFella]

Congrats on 100 videos! 🎉 'sukky ' is probably just how they're spelling 'suki' 好き (like).

[@-m--]

Yeah, that's what I thought - a play on words gone bad :D

[@Kurobeau]

That Gaijin Fella isnt it beautiful that its a double entendre though?

[@Person-jw7mk]

miwakuteki Not gone bad, since their native tongue is Japanese, not English...

[@davidlessard841]

Shelly D. You're missing your target. Dogs are for the Chinese. The Japanese got whales.

[@sailren179]

About six months ago I packed up my whole life into two suitcases and moved out to Hawai'i, and have been brushing up my Japanese as well (girl I'm dating is studying it -- catalytic effect). Meanwhile I recently discovered your channel and have just been devouring it. It's fascinating and makes me want to dive even farther off the deep end, honestly. You're a cool guy. If I ever do it, let's have coffee!

[@ethanbarnes8423]

My wife and I are moving to Okinawa next week and she has been knackering me about what I'm going to do for her on Valentines Day. Thank you so much for sharing this! I have turned this franchise around! Well, for a couple of months anyhow.

[@akositayut14]

"Looks like diabetes and tasted like disappointment..." watch out Gordon Ramsey for this uprising food reviewer

[@kaiajallai5167]

I have for the longest time wanted to live in Japan. However the prospect of people not understanding sarcasm scares me as I live and breath sarcasm.... D: Love your videos! Keep up the great work :)

[@ArnnFrost]

Kaiaj People would understand sarcasm if you make it obvious enough, when i first arrived in Tokyo i made the "Where are the subtitles!?" joke and not a single person there didn't laugh, they know xD Also when i went to the nerd heaven (Akihabara) i found that the adult (Hentai) action figure stores are literally next door to the family friendly ones and while i was pointing at the doors for my friend to notice that then ... a lady with her bf (maybe there were on a date) showed up behind us asking "Did you like our modern art museums?" i love these folks XD

[@Jimbo386000]

I know right? How am I gonna let out all my sarcasm?

[@kaiajallai5167]

huh?

[@makehumanitygreatagain8128]

Yeah. Sarcasm, totally a reason to not visit a nation you've never been to (or live there) and experience a culture completely different from your own.

[@kaiajallai5167]

In case the comment was directed at me, then I would question why you take such a comment seriously on a channel filled with sarcasm. Also, you seem to assume quite a lot of things you have no knowledge about.

[@lothair10]

I finished reading the Abroad In Japan book and now I'm watching his old videos. I'm glad he made that leap of faith and moved to Sendai to pursue KZbin. It's amazing how far he's come and it's really a testament to his hardwork and dedication.

[@ねばだ-u2k]

The thought about pirate of the teacher is strange even in Japan

[@Taminator38]

Konichiwa! I happened to randomly find myself watching one of your videos due to my interest in Japan, and now I'm hooked to your videos, personality, creativity and sense of humor! I'm really considering visiting Japan for some time now and your videos are helpful. Arigato for your hard work and consider me a new sub :)

[@slocad11]

You know why I like your channel? I used to teach in Japan 1996-98, so you bring back memories.

[@yummibao6107]

I literally am so glad i found your channel 😂

[@schlettyb1]

"I want to watch Top Gear..." I had to pause the video, I was laughing so uncontrollably! Just discovered your channel, and I am thoroughly enthralled, entertained, and feel much more enlightened by your sharing of adventure. Keep up the awesome work!

[@aframanfrin9661]

absolutely the best channel on youtube

[@cynthiamatsumotorealtor9676]

majide - i had to stop your video when you talked about how load uk people are - as an american that studied in england for a semester - i remember getting embarressed about half way through the semester - because i was aware that you could hear americans coming LONG before you actually saw them (us) - and when i got back to america - i was aware how loud even our clothes are -

[@emjayay]

I was about to post the same comment. British culture is halfway to Japanese compared to the US. Same thing with any customer service, like Tube vs NYC subway or anything else.

[@eduardotorres7645]

USA! USA! USA!

[@hecatrice2064]

If you think you're loud, you should hear how loud Italians and Greeks are.

[@TomorrowWeLive]

yeah just goes to show how relative these things are. It's definitely also a class thing as well--lower/working class British people might as well be an entirely separate culture from middle/upper class Brits. Completely opposite ends of the spectrum in terms of behaviour.

[@Zeemis]

I had to recheck to see if I was subscribed to this guy because he's so damn funny. You sir pretty much got two subscriptions from me, except just one!

[@Mrlemar1]

This comment made me realize i wasn't subscribed yet... Thx

[@masterdementer]

Lol I just checked after reading this and clicked subscribe. Because I didn't paid attention to subscribe but still I always had his videos recommended to me

[@ditackett]

I have been a subscriber of your channel for quite some time but when KZbin changed the notifications, I no longer got any updates from you. so I lost your channel along the way. Thank goodness I found it again and I have been binge watching you all day. Keep up the good work I really enjoy your humor and I love following you

[@Maybethistime15]

"i wanna watch top gear......oh wait, no i don't" seriously i miss old top gear so much

[@maximilianomartinez7886]

"It's like a gamble" That really got me🤣

[@SkeematicBeats]

Just wanted to say this was very insightful. Thanks for the videos and the thought you put into them. Just started watching this week and appreciate what I've seen so far. Much success to you.

[@クリス1970]

I enjoyed this video about how living in Japan changed your life.

[@acutl05]

Chris, I've been binging your channel and really enjoy it, but the top gear joke won me forever. You get it!

[@BubsyMupsy]

So, we are going through Covid... Binge watching all Chris' videos (finished Sharla's already) whenever my head is clear... And seriously, I'm a subscriber from long time, but never had time to watch all videos. It's not only addictive but really helps us in this time- taking us somewhere else and have a laugh in between, endure the illness easier! So much so, that my kid started making chop sticks for her Barbies! 😀 (lot of food on this channel) Thank you Chris!

[@Btraia]

My personal favorate bit, the Top Gear putdown. I should never watch this channel in the library.

[@AbroadinJapan]

It makes me depressed to think it's still there, even though the party is long over.

[@HerethiccL]

Abroad in Japan They were absolutely brain dead when they thought they could successfully have TOP GEAR without Hammond, May and Clarkson. ESPECIALLY Clarkson.

[@Baka_Oppai]

True but now we have *The Grand Tour* and it's basically the same show.

[@Veeschannel]

I keep watching old episodes... I refuse to believe they kept the show going after the golden trio left !

[@newnewmi]

This season is a LOT better. Having Chris Harris and Rory hosting makes it quite enjoyable. Real car enthusiasts and a slightly different feel. No Eddie Jordan either!

[@NeoTemplar]

Such a great video. I am so fascinated by Japan, the mix of cutting edge technology and long established traditional society is really interesting. Your videos are a slight window into this world. One day I will save up enough to visit, but until then I truly enjoy your videos and thank you for all the hard work you put into making them.

[@bikkiikun]

Your TopGear reference totally cracked me up. I also moved on to the Grand Tour and reruns of Season 22 and before. And yes, I totally feel your impression on phoning on the train.

[@QueenVictoria26]

I think "Sukky" is supposed to be a play on "Su-ki", like daisuki, (I like you)

[@Chameleonxx3]

Might be. But maybe write it with c "Sucky" to allude the word "suck" xD.

[@ChiyokoOjousama]

It's definitely the mix between 'suki' and 'pocky'. It's quite the unfortunate mix in English though XD

[@pingozingo]

Couldn't it also be a double entandre?

[@heyitsfadoua]

or you succ

[@vdinh143]

If you suki, then you sukky. Questions?

[@daveinjapan]

Watching this tonight and I laughed so hard someone almost called a kyukyusha. I have to say this: this vid is funny BECAUSE IT'S TRUE. Everything in this video is 100% spot on. After 20+ years living in Japan, I couldn't agree more because I've been changed in exactly the same ways.

[@rayat895]

Bit of a late arrival to the channel, but I love Abroad in Japan. Would love to see a video about your trip to the UK with Natsuki

[@shardulparthasarathy6661]

"oi mate wheres your tv remote i wanna watch topgear" *zooms in on matt le blanc* "oh wait no i dont"

[@常森晶子]

先生、海賊への概念がマジメすぎ(笑)

[@やすころ]

後ろの猫ちゃんが楽しそうにお話しを聞いてるように見える😊

[@estebanvillalobos2303]

i lived in chiyoda for 3 years, the experience of living in a homogenous crime-free society with abundant, healthy and affordable food has completely destroyed my worldview.

[@AmelieetAmelia]

God, I have been 3 times to Japan and just after 2 weeks being back to Spain the first time where everyone is shouting unsolicited life stories one to another was the worst. I was so depressed to come back, I knew I would hate the return while I was still there still. I miss that no one is looking at you in a strange way, they don't enter in your bubble. I felt also super safe there. I miss 7Eleven food and hot drinks in vending machines, this so clever. Taxi drivers with gloves. Food at train stations is so good, my God. Or just a simple, authentic exquisite soba. And Philadelphia cream-cheese-LESS sushis. I don't mind if they call their Pocky Sukky, I can manage. I think it reenforces the fact that being in Japan is like being on another planet where Sukky don't mean anything else. I learn so much about life in society and respect of others in just 16 days in total in Japan. I came back changed, and annoyed LOL - Enjoy while you are there :)

[@kphan2020]

I am going to marry a Japanese guy this year so I will move to live in Japan! I also used to live in London for five years so I feel so resonate with you ..I just recently found out your videos because I wanna speed up my learning of Japanese in six months (I had gone to UCL's evening Japanese class for one and half years) and your video really inspired me!!! So I kept watching your videos! I love your humor and thanks so much for all the videos.

[@Rose_from_UK]

Omg crying laughing, had to pause and compose myself at “the way to a mans heart” bit of this video. 😂

[@mille5695]

ロープじゃなくてロペですよー！😂ロペの部分だけ、英語じゃなくて他の言語じゃないのかなぁ？

[@gezaszemok7942]

That was deeep maan... wow! Congratulations. I am grateful for this video!

[@SCFick318]

I love the british wit on japanese culture

[@user-pd3el2lo3x]

my wife doesn't give me sukky anymore

[@cecilyerker]

if you want sukky you gotta give sukky

[@saymonmalheiros7590]

Br?

[@Walking-MY-Path]

I'm sorry to hear that son.

[@essenceofart7782]

sucky

[@slightlyamusedblackkidfrom9153]

Press F for pay respects

[@AllIsWellaus]

I appreciate that this post is over a year old now but congratulations on your 100 post.

[@krypt0nitis]

i am thinking forward to visit japan, i really admire their culture.

[@Insane2daCore]

that awkward moment when pirate reality hits you hard and you're a one piece fan who lives in the caribbean o___o

[@-TK-]

You can always be a Somali pirate .

[@whichwasher2007]

Chris subtly telling us what he thinks about the new top gear line up back when this was made. Agreed 👍

[@ΔιονυσίαΖερβού]

Well, we want to avoid high uncertainty in Greece and that's why everything is certainly malfunctioning. Btw, love your channel Chris

[@diana23456]

Ahahahahah the Greek way ahahaha

[@missaloha1988]

"It's England innit" Pretty much sums up my existence 😂

[@lmalberta]

so i had decided to visit japan next spring. tonight i decided to start looking online and figure out what i wanted to do and how i was going to do it. i came across your videos. first, thank you for making these videos. i am now so excited to visit , and i wouldn't be surprised if i decided to eventually spend more and more time there.

[@AstolfoCh]

Well, I am a Singaporean and I'd like to voice some of my thoughts on Singapore... First off, Family life can be pretty stressful here too. Both or either parent is usually out of the house at work from around 7/8am - 7/8pm (But this is just a rough estimate). I must say that I am indeed thankful for my family having able to have time together despite my Father's work. As for my other friends, they sometimes do not usually see their parents around all that much. To top that off, school is pretty stressful too. Many parents stress the fact that studying is key to a successful future and put a lot of emphasis on that. Secondly, I've lived in the USA while my Father had the chance to study overseas, thus the whole family being able to follow suit. And from my experience, people in the USA tend to be more relaxed than an average Singaporean. I personally feel that Americans are much more easily approachable than the locals here in Singapore. Another good thing that occurred to me while I was there was that, I barely experienced any racism or prejudice from the people around. And that, I am really thankful for. Despite being a full-fledge Chinese born in Singapore with complete exposure to the Chinese Language, I am barely able to speak any of it. From young I spoke only English and very little Chinese and now I am only able to communicate in English with the ability to comprehend a tad bit of Chinese. Although most locals are fine with communicating via English, there are some who are just unable to speak it. There were many instances where I attempted to order food and was met with a condescending or annoyed attitude for I was only able to speak English. And on some occasions I am called names which I consider rude and insulting. Although I've mentioned before that most locals are fine with English being used in a conversation, apparently my accent seems to be in the way. It seems that some people believe that it is weird for a Chinese to be speaking in an American accent and because of that, they would want to avoid me. Well, it is what it is. Although I am a Singaporean, I personally do not enjoy where I live but I must say that I am thankful that Singapore is sheltered from natural disasters, less prone to terrorism, low-crime rates and a government isn't corrupted. If I had a choice, I would pick to stay either in Japan or America. I feel more at home over at those places rather than my home country. Well that was quite a comment and I apologize that there is no TL;DR Thank you for taking your time to read this! If you have any thoughts or anything, I'd love to hear them out :)

[@Pemma200]

Hexa Promos Singaporean here sharing how I feel about SG. People here lack refinement, their sense of aesthetics are mainly guided by practicality, that’s Singapore, go beyond the glittering surface there’s not much underneath.

[@theramendutchman]

To be fair I was flipping over at that slide of his It feels like he got Greece and Singapore completely wrong! Greece is one of the most chill countries I've ever been to; people are talkative for the better, buses are never on time for the worse lol Singapore, while culturally very different from Greece (or Japan for that matter), felt a whole lot more structured and efficient than Greece. So yeah I feel like he got those two wrong.

[@koichiharuta5807]

海賊のくだりは、もしかしたらソマリアとかがニュースになってて、その人が海賊ってものに過敏になってたのかな…。

[@wanwandokko]

What I like about the videos is that they're honest and entertaining. I visit Japan every year and even now after 20 years I wear my rose tinted glasses...(explain that to Japanese) I never get jaded visiting Japan, and as a Brit I noticed there are some similarities...tip for a vid Chris

[@theolliproductions]

what is the goddamn outro song, im gonna ask this in every video you make.

[@NihilSineDeo89]

eMCEE86 100 videos and we still don't have an answer.

[@soronefabrik1]

ye dat futurewave is tasty

[@iby914]

eMCEE86 - Darude: Sandstorm.

[@nicolebeamon5108]

Use Shazam or Some other music identifying app

[@newgame9352]

I tried to shazam it, no result. Sorry.

[@Polemistis93]

The vending machine was a very good example. When I was visiting in Japan, a vending machine didn't work and it took my 100 yen coin. A passerby saw this, went into the building and got a manager, immediately gave me a larger size of the drink I wanted, apologizing all the while. I was accepting of the fact that it took my money and didn't give me my drink, because it happens all the time in the US, but they were mortified.

[@TooCooFoYou]

Ben Shaffer Here with me in the US, a dollar got stuck, I called the company, and then they mailed me my dollar (in quarters, too) the next few days.

[@domblidoo2500]

Only just found your channel and im loving it. I can safely say youre one of the few youtubers whose videos i actually watch the whole way through

[@ethantrombley2528]

I Like how the Cat was sarcastically added, and now we always see it. XD

[@ryuketsu7970]

Am i the only one seeing the hitler cat in the back?

[@jimmanson5340]

Clint Coombs CANT BE UNSEEN

[@MindlessHooligan]

cmon man did you miss all the videos about the cat

[@ryuketsu7970]

MindlessHooligan I've just started watching his videos. I haven't gotten through all the back log.

[@MindlessHooligan]

the cat makes his entrance a little while back hahaha

[@seiranshi]

He put it there so he could gather more subscribers because it makes his videos cute.. (well i did).. 💕. Lol

[@JeghedderThomas]

Leaps and bounds, Chris, it shows. It's wonderful.

[@Fynmar91]

About that pirate story. Don't some japanese kids dream about being a ninja, samurai, superhero, Hokage or whatever?

[@SnowTheGoon]

Fynmar naah thats just a weeab thing to do

[@Fynmar91]

So you are saying Japan produces their cartoons exclusively for the foreign market and Naruto or One Piece is unknown over there?

[@SnowTheGoon]

Fynmar nope, but non-Japanese people take anime way more serious, at least that's what I've experienced so far.

[@PointReflex]

I'm pretty sure that the "pirate story" was a big sarcasm coming from Chris, since as you said, many anime series had characters that are worst that the pirate lore. For instance many animated series had teenages in the highschool using hand guns, so Japanese teachers had nothing to complain about some one wanting to be a pirate (specially one like Jack Sparrow or Captain Capacitor from the Reboot TV series)

[@sanny8716]

Fynmar, ikr, that's what I thought. Kind of a weird story

[@thejuayway]

damn it's been 4 years! Time flies...

[@twistedrealitys742]

Really love your vlog I have only this year decided to look outside the world outside of my little bubble of am the UK and limited worldwide education and your channel has helped me achieve this as I find your videos informative easy to understand and humorous and I am now desperate to visit Japan and experience some of the amazing places you have shown me.

[@rezohn_ss3201]

2:17 I am dying🤣 I can’t breath😂

[@reinersitanggang]

LOL

[@icebear8909]

XDXDXD THE PIRATE STORY... I lost it when you said her reaction 🤣🤣🤣

[@user-mo2hf8dl6q]

すごいな〜住む環境を変えるなんて！ 今よりもっと外国人旅行者の方に優しくできるように頑張ろうと思えた！！

[@fuzzjohn]

I like the way after 100 videos you still need to indroduce Natsuki as your good friend Natsuki as if he's not the reason anybody watches your videos.

[@kurisu-makise]

Natsuki best girl

[@whipitgood1460]

nice grill

[@chelseahopeengland]

Not gonna lie I did click this video because I saw Natsuki in the thumbnail.

[@JackieAllum]

Not the reason I watch. I just love Japan and Chris' presenting style. Nope that's honest.

[@Mikelowrey90]

Shelly D. stfu already

[@meenik9462]

"Oi, where's the TV remote. I wanna watch Top Gear!" Haha! Hilarious!

[@pink.midorii]

Chris! I get your humor and personality. Keep it up and we support you! Loved the video.

[@chokobo5617]

You can say you want to be a good pirate like Luffy (from OnePiece)! I enjoy your videos!