48 Hours at Japan’s Biggest Snow Festival

Sapporo snow festival is one of Japan's most popular annual events, but does it live up to the hype? We spent 48 hours in the city, eating, drinking and getting serenaded by random people.
SAPPORO in the SUMMER
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[@AbroadinJapan]

Notification Squad: Welcome to low budget Avengers Assemble. This week we have an all-star cast, featuring Natsuki, Sharla, Pete and Chiaki. Witness Natsuki get electrocuted three times, Pete have his mouth incinerated and some wonderful strangers serenade us in the snow. What more could you possibly want from a trip to Sapporo! P.S. If you only have time for one scene, start at 17:25

[@kila9249]

I watched the livestream of this

[@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

Abroad in Japan I love your videos

[@user-su1bs5kz8b]

Can't wait to finish watching (:

[@PrudhviNaidu]

Do you mean your loyal samurai assemble?

[@bkrpndr]

Low budget Avengers Assembled to fight the reasonably priced villain Ryotaro

[@HumbleWatermelon]

"One word?" "Not open" "Brilliant"

[@petermilne2470]

The shock, of Natsuki actually answering that question, with just one word will probably kill me.

[@orlandotouristtraps7410]

Did you notice how cheap that all you can drink price was? $14 USD. Here in Orlando the closest thing we have is at Senior Frogs from 9-midnight for $50 bucks. Just researching the price makes my head pound and I want to go throw up.

[@89eyes]

@@orlandotouristtraps7410 Yeah, but everything is expensive in Orlando. Come to Tampa.

[@aes3244]

lmao I cantt HAHAH

[@a7475]

n o t o p e n

[@CZsWorld]

I love how Natsuki's ONE word about the ice palace is "not open."

[@RogueAssassin96]

We need a Chris and Natsuki segment in a Japanese horror film breakdown CZ ♡

[@estermariaghisolfi4054]

Brilliant 😂😂

[@Bonlaws]

closed is one word, so indirectly he kinda got it

[@AristotelisMitsiou]

From the man who gave the world "justice delicious"

[@rashadnagi7531]

Well fancy seeing you here! Big fan!

[@aku_mado]

Chris: bye natsuki natsuki: bye Chris: bye chiaki chiaki: bye Chris: bye sharla sharla: bye Chris: bye pete Chris: the sun is setting down and the teletubbies are going to sleep

[@Madhumatle456]

No reply

[@SophieJackson1993]

@@Madhumatle456 No reply required. The comment says it all.

[@ANTSEMUT1]

I love how the Canadian Sharla is the only one dressed appropriately for the weather.

[@LurkerPatrol5]

She knows, she understands. She's lived it :P

[@carlamaranho]

It's not that cold when it's snowing.

[@ANTSEMUT1]

@@carlamaranho for Canadians it isn't cold but for everyone else it is.

[@vanillafloat]

@@ANTSEMUT1 i mean Pete has a hat so he is in warm

[@mesaphooo5284]

She's a natural

[@Kinistin111]

“It’s all gone down me neck!” That’s gotta be on the soundboard.

[@Callumstaples226]

That cold shoc!. Took him back, to his Scootish days!! lol :P

[@peterwagner958]

that and "Ooh I've taken a shotgun to the face!"

[@leightonrud66]

I believe petes from hartlepool, a geordie i think but his accent is neither Scottish or geordie

[@p3rs0n42]

@@leightonrud66 You just called people from Hartlepool Geordies.... you take that back right the hell now!

[@leightonrud66]

Haha my bad mate! its why i said think. Hes not Scottish though, he doesn't sound like any really. Hartlepool/county Durham is near Northumberland where my grandads from n hes a geordie, cant understand a word hes on about. Petes an accent thief like ryotoro i reckon

[@AnakinSkyobiliviator]

Couple of dudes: Struggle to say "Pigeon" The same couple of dudes: sings pretty damn well!

[@JimboJay]

FYI they have a KZbin channel! Look up "United Santa"

[@MarcelHard]

I THOUGHT THE SAME

[@kensmith1913]

Read the subtitles my man.

[@euanmorse]

Singing and speaking activate the brain in quite different ways. Some people can barely speak without stuttering but then sing fluently. A weird quirk of the human brain.

[@CamilleLMacLean]

I love them, so cute! 💜

[@notoriousrjg9257]

The fact that Natsuki has steadily increased his ability to roast Chris in English is lovely

[@countduckula5654]

There is a thousand of years old legend "if you really want beer, a german with beer will appear".

[@ThaFuzzwood]

Well, it was the germans (and a really adventurous japanese guy) who brought beer to sapporo 150 years ago.

[@josef1391]

So far I quenched the thirst of 48 people in the comment section give me a brake already you damn alcoholics

[@Shvabicu]

I hope it's something decent like an Augustiner

[@MrsLPAmy]

On the way!

[@englishatheart]

Too bad I have yet to try a beer that doesn't taste the way I imagine piss tasting. I will never understand people who voluntarily drink it, let alone like it.

[@animeleek]

Was fun drinking a beer with you 😎👌 ( im the german )

[@AbroadinJapan]

looks-like-kristoff thanks again for the beer man! Sorry we didn’t get to chat longer amongst the chaos of the live stream! Hope you had an amazing time at the festival.

[@animeleek]

@@AbroadinJapan No problem :D. yes i had a great time at the festival, hakodate and Toya...I must say i like Japan in winter Much more than in summer it looks so majestic then :D

[@viljamtheninja]

Haha, it made so much sense that the beer man was German. You're a true hero!

[@veronicaaragon8610]

No you're not, you're Kristoff. Thought you could pull a fast one on us.

[@animeleek]

@@veronicaaragon8610 well nah .. its just my youtube name i create back in 2014 after frozen came out :P

[@mariusaurelian5431]

Chris: Its morning so I'm not drinking beer. Natsuki: holding blue beer Chris: *so anyways I started sipping*

[@salvadorlopez527]

I MADE IT! I Finally watched every single Abroad in Japan video from the beginning. All I can say Chris is thank you and you’ve really come far. The videos just get better and better. Can’t wait to go to Japan myself its so picturesque.

[@ChristinaClarke]

IKR

[@Nailssent]

I'm doing that right now!

[@TheEphemeris]

Their singing, especially in a foreign language, is actually quite remarkable!

[@nagato.1007]

THE HARMONISINGGG

[@fraybentos9854]

When Natsuki is speaking his own language, you realize how truly similar he is to Chris in terms of personality.

[@LannasMissingLink]

Are you referring Japanese, or Natsuki's own language

[@pinkneko13]

@@LannasMissingLink yes

[@IrateWizrd]

Chris has definitely rubbed off on him

[@Flowinz]

An episode of Abroad in Japan with Pete, Natsuki and sharla. This has been quite a good shuckle

[@piedpiper4588]

Top 10 anime crossovers

[@drivejapan188]

Don't forget Chiaki mate.

[@superhooch]

Almost the whole crew

[@IrateWizrd]

"let's get rid of some shrapnel" that might be my new favourite term for loose change

[@michaelhavis]

That one’s as old as the hills

[@pokeman6543]

Used in Australia commonly

[@iloveRPattzxxx]

I was looking for this comment hahah. My grandparents call loose change shrapnel 😂😂

[@Jraddy]

This is the happiest video on this channel! It's so wholesome and sweet, especially as a long-time viewer who's seen most of these people already. Really captured the feeling of friends meeting up for a good time.

[@Shvabicu]

This makes me super pumped to finally be able to travel again with friends. I miss that a lot rn

[@u.k6547]

I love Chris's range. He can go from movie-like documentaries that touch our hearts to more laid-back vlog type videos that are just as amazing

[@DanielSadjadian]

Yeah it's great getting a variety of different content to watch.

[@en2p187]

Combine that with a beautiful country to explore and you get the excellence that is Chris' channel

[@becks5867]

I love that Pete gave the pigeons a good needed talking to beforehand 😂

[@Frostdraga]

The two guys who thought he was actually controlling the pigeons were great too hahaha

[@orlandotouristtraps7410]

I think I recognized a couple of those pigeons. I swear I have seen them before.

[@becks5867]

I was stuck with a startled pigeon last week in a multi-storey car park stairwell - I could’ve done with Pete there to control the situation 😂

[@ezhumbug]

Is that a Saint-14 I sense?

[@bigbrowntau]

Hopefully the pigeons speak English.

[@Hiya8partyz]

0:15 jojo really is a lot more influential in japan

[@JoshFlynn101]

This where ghiaccio got his stand😳😱😱

[@sabbath5188]

Hiya8partyz BLACK SABBATH

[@stareater1870]

Timestamp is quite a bit off, barely get a glimpse of it.

[@unknownricecake3036]

Polpo eats banana? Nice to know he is eating healthy

[@K.W_Everything]

10:46 is a better time stamp

[@iyariximenauribe6797]

Okay, may sound weird but Chris is always making jokes about how he doesn’t have a girlfriend, but he is so naturally and effortless nice with women that makes him quite attractive, honestly.

[@lesmortimers4791]

Yeah, he doesn’t have that creepy energy that dudes have who would only ever date women and don’t see them in any other context. You can tell those women are his friends

[@alongfortheride84]

You're right, you do sound weird. Romance is complex; it's about a lot more than just a couple of trope-like categories such as physical beauty or the ability to socialize like a normal friend around the opposite sex.

[@SakuraSorrows]

@@QueenJaneway Underneath all that bleak British humor he's really sweet. He has an overall good vibe and I think personally he's very physically attractive. His taste all around is amazing. Basically, I'm in love with Chris.

[@coolbones]

@@lesmortimers4791 you sounds like a victim. No one else would say (or feel) that kind of thing.

[@rookieisabelle8384]

@@coolbones a victim? Of being creepy-duded? I think 90% of women have been approached by guys like what they described tbh.. 🤷

[@mob_sneeky9391]

"Trying not to drink alcohol" Proceeds to take natsuki's beer and take a sip

[@helmiboboy]

Good think is that Alcohol are effective against Corona.. Yes, It's really effective!

[@marjanperveinis8355]

lol

[@rolfs2165]

@@helmiboboy Only above 70% vol. though. A light beer won't do much, you need a strong schnapps or moonshine.

[@helmiboboy]

@@rolfs2165 Sprityu would work actually.. 90% content of Alcohol for life.

[@hebleh5771]

@@helmiboboy just go see a friggin doctor, and how is this even related to the original comment lol

[@Pedgerow]

Before I watch the rest of this, I would just like to pause the video and come down here to congratulate you on absolutely everything about that opening with the words on the trams.

[@AbroadinJapan]

Pedgerow 3 hours of effort well spent!

[@ybenax]

@@AbroadinJapan Right when I saw that tracking I thought "how much time did he spend standing there waiting for the trams."

[@Kitek94]

The part with sculpture "Łazienki" (Bath Palace) was so cool to see as a Pole! Made me feel warm inside when you said it's to show the good relations between Japan and Poland

[@benrrific7547]

Pete raised by a television? Glad to see he didn't turn Cable Guy.

[@Someloke8895]

Does this make him an Extra-terrestrial?

[@janew7920]

I loved that Chris pushed Pete back into frame so he could get the reaction shot from the takoyaki. Master class filmmaking! 🤣

[@AbroadinJapan]

There’s no escape from the camera on Abroad in Japan.

[@isabeau-8521]

@@AbroadinJapan The Russian roulette takoyaki was from me! I'm glad Pete was the one that got the bad one, his reaction was very good.

[@BewareTheLilyOfTheValley]

@@isabeau-8521 Thank you for providing us with the laughs from this!

[@AudieHolland]

Pete getting the bad one there was probably an explanation why is wasn't electrocuted later on.

[@chak_dizzle]

“Trying not to drink alcohol.” *seconds later* “oh, blue beer?” 😂

[@domenicoangelopoulos3896]

Chris: Natsuki, what do you think about the Sapporo snow festival? Natsuki: fantastic good drunk. Natsuki is speaking the language of the gods

[@DimapeloManual]

13:00 Natsuki in the background been asked to take a selfie with a fan was the best part xD

[@jarradmurphy5984]

hahahahah Natsuki's been spending too much time with Chris, his sarcasm is starting to rub off on him.

[@AbroadinJapan]

Sarcastic Natsuki is honestly my new favourite thing

[@Nynke_K]

Yes! I was so surprised!

[@EsbenGaarsmand]

@@AbroadinJapan Indeed.

[@IrateWizrd]

it's awesome

[@carrot_top8797]

Haha that Ice Sculpture at 10:50 is Black Sabbath, one of the stands in Jojo

[@irishnexus1180]

Ayyy was hoping someone else commented this

[@kagakai7729]

Is this an allusion, or reference, to the popular long-running Japanese manga series and, as of 2012, television series adaptation, known as JoJo's Bizarre Adventure?

[@hirakh5405]

Also in 00:13

[@shack4311]

There was a Pikachu sculpture at 15:20

[@unidentifiedgodofdankstruc1510]

Hmm, who failed Polpo’s Lighter test

[@ellatingstrom6680]

No matter how many of your videos from this winter I watch I can't get over the fact that we have the same H&M scarf..

[@simonreilly7020]

I've just rewatched this and it's still so entertaining 6 months later. Journey across Japan is hands down one of the best things on KZbin. Top content. Back of the net!

[@nimay13]

All I can say is.. Thank you Chris. Your vid makes this Covid-19 quarantine bareable. Stay safe mate.

[@help7983]

Bear

[@S1apShoes]

The most ambitious crossover in J-vlogging history.

[@colonelpopcorn7702]

Why is nobody talking about how amazing those two singing Japanese guys were?????? That was pretty damn good

[@englishatheart]

First, can people please stop posting these type of comments? You are talking about it. It literally does not matter if anyone else is. Asking ridiculous questions to get attention and validation gets old fast. Second, they didn't sound great to me. Had to skip over that part.

[@colonelpopcorn7702]

@@englishatheart Lmaoooooo who's asking ridiculous questions to get attention and validation now? This was six months ago, but I believe I wrote this comment because I was watching the video, was genuinely impressed by these guys' singing ability, went down to the comments, and was genuinely, truly surprised that I couldn't find any comments close to the top of people talking about these guys singing, so I posted a comment to that effect, as I thought their singing deserved recognition and appreciation. I must confess, however, that I only have a decade of primary and secondary school choir experience under my belt, and I lack the more formal vocal training that you must possess to think they were poor enough singers that you had to skip over the part of them singing. Ah, or you might have perfect pitch, in which case I will absolutely defer to your judgement. I would be extremely impressed if those guys were singing in tune entirely off the cuff without a starting pitch, and if they were out of tune, their singing certainly would have been difficult to sit through for someone with perfect pitch. Thank you for demonstrating the power of taking a minute to consider the possible backgrounds from which someone on the internet is saying something. When I initially read your reply, I thought your comment on their singing abilities was merely bait or some other form of trolling, but people are, of course, more complicated than that if one only takes the time to to understand them. Also, though I'm not sure if this is something you took issue with, I think it is generally understood that the "nobody" in "why is nobody talking about" is hyperbolic, though that might only be clear to me. Whatever cultural differences we possess might make that not clear to you. I suppose I should more directly respond to your accusation that I was posting this in an attempt to get attention or validation. I was not, though I do not know how to convince you of this. I get quite enough attention and validation from my friends and family on a daily basis, though I thank you for your concern for some random person on the internet.

[@nagato.1007]

@@colonelpopcorn7702they were off pitch at first i suspect due to the sudden idea or like you said no starting key or note but they managed to correct it fast, which was damn well impressive already on its own. their pronunciation of the english words as non native english speakers were literally almost on point and the harmonization was on point. i have no idea what the other person is on about.

[@colonelpopcorn7702]

@@nagato.1007 I don’t really much care what they’re on about to be honest, I just had a really fun time writing all that

[@BlitzFireAhAh]

Thank you for making this video, Chris. I was supposed to attend the snow festival as apart of an ambassadorial trip, but the COVID-19 situation caused my organization to cancel. Your videos never cease to make me smile, and I look forward to your future projects.

[@fjgensothe2nd78]

5:03 Pete : "my television in my house was my dad" *sad music plays

[@Nynke_K]

It's amazing how well Pete turned out, really :)

[@altair2777]

Natsuki: Lets Sapporo Also Natsuki: Summer is superior This is why we love Natsuki.

[@iman3724]

I’m a few days late to the party as I’ve pretty much passed out after work everyday, but this was worth the wait! Honestly these videos keep me sane with the world going a bit mad. And to see a bunch of my favourite personalities in one video was certainly a treat! 💕

[@MyrKnof]

16:35 Natsuki: lightly underhand toss some snow in Cris's general direction. Chris: Uses secret "you thought I couldn't be this aggressive" british tactics, and with lightning speed, absolutely smashes a retaliating handful in Natsukis face.

[@speedwagondeeznuts]

As someone who listens to the pod weekly, I do enjoy seeing Pete in the vids

[@solomoncrawford27atg]

How fitting; Pete calls it a frag and literally gets a grenade in his mouth. Luck of the draw lol

[@marcodragneel8035]

Thats nice

[@thw6861]

Looks amazing! can't wait to go when this pandemic is finally over. The whole vibe even in the video just feels great and can't wait to join in with the festivities!

[@Jazzy_Waffles]

I come back to this video a lot. Everybody is just having a great time, it’s such a vibe. Love this video so much. Legit puts me in a good mood.

[@ugIybastard]

Love that you’re making contents more often these days.

[@hamzadahmani9866]

yesssss

[@duchi882]

The thing I don't like about this channel is that I didn't discover it sooner

[@DuvJones]

It is the one time that I am glad that the youtube algorithm does it's thing.

[@joshhouse6857]

You'll shortly see all of his videos twice

[@buzwa2k]

Key and Peele yes!

[@Mystickrage]

Well thats your own damn fault hes been here for like 5 years

[@Mikaela_Westmt]

It means you can binge watch. Good for you!

[@raiyamato]

'It tastes like Belgian beer' and 'It's quite light' are very rarely used together

[@MrSyfher]

I'm still in shock, Duvel in hand.

[@Wolvenworks]

i dunno what to say. i never had belgian beer. what are the famous brands that i could (probably not) find in jakarta, out of all places?

[@raiyamato]

@@Wolvenworks I think the most commonly exported belgian beers are 'Stella Artois' and 'Leffe'. Maybe if you're lucky and find a specialist shop or something international (let's say duty free at an airport) you might also come across 'La Chouffe'. 'Duvel' was mentioned in a comment above yours and that's another classic belgian beer, but I would be very surprised if you found it before any of these other ones. Good luck looking for these in Jakarta! PS An interesting fact about belgian beers. Nearly every belgian beer has it's own unqiue glass to drink from. Probably the most interesting one is for the beer 'Kwak'

[@mugwump7049]

@raiyamato "Interesting" indeed! First time I had one, I almost flooded my face with beer when I lifted the glass to finish it.

[@mugwump7049]

@Warlight You could try finding some in the bars listed in this article: www.flokq.com/blog/craft-beer-places-jakarta At the very least, they mention that Beer Garden has Hoegaarden, which is a light Belgian white beer traditionally served with orange juice & peel.

[@fatalshot0093]

I went to Hokkaido last year though a week-long student excursion while studying abroad. Surprisingly our first day was spent enjoying the Snow Festival. Although we were there for only a day, it was an amazing one and gave me a great first-impression of Hokkaido. Can't wait to go there again someday!

[@VongoMongo]

5:55 of course natsuki prefers summer over winter. the word "summer" is literally in his name lol. natsu = summer

[@yasao_art]

Considering that we didn't even have a single snow flake this winter here in Germany where I live, which really makes me sad, seeing this is such a comfort for my soul. Thank you, Chris ♥ Also: Pete holding a speech in front of a crowd of pigeons is the best thing I've seen today.

[@ismailniyaz5167]

Actually this festival had to be cancelled prematurely because Sapporo received well-below average snowfall this winter :(

[@paulplus3830]

We had a couple of snowflakes in Berlin. I was sitting with my back to the window, so I would have totally missed it, if not a colleague pointed it out in surprise. :)

[@that_oboe]

It did snow in west Rheinland-Pfalz, and even then it only lasted for a day :(

[@Markenjiru]

Essen was also snow free...

[@kot3405]

ikr same in Poland -_-

[@joaopedroribeirinhomarques2975]

Thank you Chris for showing the beauty of Japan! As soon as the travel restrictions ease off I will visit that country and follow your guides. Amazing stuff

[@findyourstay]

Incredible video again, you're really good mate. You've got a 'knack' and are really helping to inspire those at home and abroad. Keep up the good work, you probably get this a lot, but we really appreciate it, cheers

[@kentonakajima5610]

this line-up is like the newest ''Super Smash Bros. All-Star'' of abroad in Japan in Sapporo

[@bluewaternebula652]

rida Pit and not one sword fight.

[@Hai43561]

Not without Risottoro it ain't!!

[@danprimmer2452]

Some new editing Chris? Tracking the words to the trams at the start, never seen any tracking like that in your videos I like it! Great video as always.

[@thejackal9834]

It's interesting that Poland partly comes into this video, because your videos have made me want to one day upload videos about living in Poland when I eventually move out there within the next few years. It feels dumb admitting, but I love what you do and it's sparked my interest in making videos about exploring another countries culture and cities!

[@manjikai8974]

To the people who sculpted black sabbath: i see you're a man of culture as well

[@Lady_Deadass]

I was looking for this comment and was not disappointed. Ty :)

[@jojojomama4623]

Natsuki is literally the funniest person in the world

[@Pendragon667]

Treu. But after having watched the Sleep Train Episode i think that one could have really meaningful deep conversations with him as well.

[@dogeb.oiiiii]

I almost never watch youtube videos in fullscreen on my computer, but Abroad in J-land videos are always a pleasure to enjoy with my full attention. Keep the good stuff coming Chris!

[@HannahV554]

I stumbled on this video earlier this year. I’ve been binge watching all the videos on the channel since. I love Japan and hope to visit sometime. Thanks for the finest content on KZbin. Your personality and presentation are the best!

[@kuraarachan]

Been binging your videos the last few days. The way you present your videos and your editing style feel quite calming and your videos let me experience Japan despite the ongoing lockdown in Scotland.

[@charlierogers5299]

Chiaki's monologue at 1:07 is beyond adorable and I can't help but love her so much.

[@Slammer_1970]

For the love of me, I don't know how I missed this video, but I just had to watch it right now. This was a great video. There's an idea if you ever go back during the Snow Festival again, a snowball fight with everyone. You're never too old for a good old fashion snowball fight.

[@antonfrancisb3231]

Hey Chris, your youtube channel is top shelf. You keep the authenticity and purity without it getting boring!! I come from Belgium and at the age of 21 I decided to go to Australia... Despite the fact that this was breathtaking in terms of nature, lovely people and the possibility of adventure, there was a great lack of culture, which is normal in a country that is still under construction and is relatively new. This loss was made up for by traveling to Japan with the money I earned during my working holiday. Of all the Asian countries I've been to, Japan really stood out. I was lucky enough to enjoy the hospitality of the most helpful and unselfish people. Tradition is honored and the food is out of this world... from having robata grilled king crab at Tsukiji to butter-tender wagyu on the teppanyaki to a sashimi and sake tasting in a tiny restaurant in one of the narrow streets of imperial Kyoto, I couldn't get enough of it ... That's why it feels strange as a young traveler with a Burgundian lifestyle to hear a statement in which you associate light with Belgian beer. For a top youtuber who provides his videos with professional research and the necessary portion of humor I think that "light" is not really the appropriate word to describe or generalize Belgian beer culture. I don't feel offended, on the contrary, this is an invitation which will make it possible to change your mind. When the borders open and it is possible to travel again, I would love to invite you to visit a few of the more than 200 breweries and taste the most distinctive beers with a typical Belgian dish (made with far too little butter). See you soon and arigatō for this amazing content!! Keep on rocking

[@antonsemenov3597]

5:37 "I'm looking for...YOU" Probably gonna clip that out and play it on repeat when i feel lonely next time. Justice depressing. Also, is it coincidence that this epic crossover trip happens just in the middle of the virus outbreak? Are the prices for domestic trips in Japan currently down?

[@TheGrmmml]

i think the sapporo snow festival is sometime in the beginning of februrary

[@kiyoshiinoto]

This happened about a month and a half ago

[@foolsfury9958]

He's tried the intro so many times that the snow fused with his hair

[@helmiboboy]

Me who live in Malaysia: *Hair turn dark orange* First time?

[@Dat_Feathered_Boi]

That bus must have had to reverse a whole lot.

[@AbroadinJapan]

Fools Fury at least 4 long takes; and on the last one the trams came past just at the right moment!

[@leonhassel4364]

I just want to say that your life is really exciting and i think everyone would love to spend time at such nice places with that nice friends. Your videos are gorgeous and i love to watch them, keep going!

[@Veronica.John10-10]

This was awesome! Thank you for laughter and making us feel like we're there with you playing in the snow and enjoying good food!

[@p.herrmann4538]

2 hours all you can drink? 10 head group British tourists arrive 2 hours later: Owner hangs out a sign: out of business

[@catnium]

hey just because you brits passed out.. did not mean the bar ran out of booze.

[@calvinsperberg3714]

usually when I am done with nomihoudai i usually get a few funny comments about how much i can drink, and then I shock them when I tell them I drink a good 10-12 shots of whiskey before I even go out to drink >< plus on top of that i am always telling them tsuyoi when i order my coke highballs too...haha

[@perthzakugirl6288]

Australians walk in 30mins later: out of business XD

[@calvinsperberg3714]

@Mia Smith Where I live here in the US, we just consume crazy amounts of alcohol. We still have good bars with cheap strong drinks and yet most of us are just conditioned to drink before we go to get primed up..haha My buddies bar is 2 for 1 all day everyday pints beer or mixers, and strong drinks...lol so for me it is $5 for 2 pints of whiskey with a hint of Coke..haha hehe i probaly shouldn't be proud of our alcohol drinking here, but haha i guess when you are good at it why not..haha kidding :P

[@BodaciousCNO]

@@calvinsperberg3714 Wisconsin?

[@apr7606]

The view from Sapporo tower rivals that of Tokyo tower. The sunset is incredible. Awesome city.

[@ldcldc6371]

This was great. Great visuals, great personalities, very enjoyable video!

[@lawsiesteve1649]

I lived in Sapporo 30 odd years ago. Hasn't changed much. I remember Sapporo beer used to have igloos in the park where you could eat bbq and drink beer all night inside the igloo with up to 6 friends. Coming from Australia Sapporo was just a magical winter wonderland. Teams used to come from all over the world to compete in ice sculpting comps. Some ice sculptures were 3 stories high. Great times. Love watching these videos.

[@broonabike4155]

I think it's really great seeing Chris and his friends going to explore places altogether. I hope we can see them together again someday

[@vanneru6530]

Another great video with Natsuki in it ... Natsuki: *sees snow* Natsuki: “Baking powder!” 6:09

[@Savvv18]

It's so fun seeing them together having fun! I hope Chris invites them again to go out like this! Also, Divinity by Portor Robinson playing when they were at the bar is just so nice :3

[@Reilly-K]

My ears perk up every time I hear a Porter Robinson song. Always a pleasant surprise ^^

[@sivayamsiva9343]

Thanks for sharing Japan snow festival views, wonderful photography and very useful detailed information congratulations to all 🙏

[@Rimmer7]

"So we have here fried octopus balls." Me googling whether or not octopuses have balls.

[@scxrs139]

Really digging the surge of posts. Digging it even more knowing you took some time for yourself and came back even stronger. Keep killing it!

[@floatinqspirit4289]

Cool video! Thanks for sharing the life of Japan!

[@jeffreynolin9339]

I lived in Sapporo for 4 years. Loved it. Wonderful winter weather.

[@boing615]

"It's where all the cool kids are hanging out" Pete, that deserved more.

[@olaet6541]

I'm pretty surprised and happy that even with all these things happening in world you still keep posting these amazing videos and showing us content we love.

[@AmyGabrielleAmber]

Amazing video! Love your content

[@starshocker]

Sapporo looks really like a nice place to visit. I'm planning a trip to Japan for around 2022 with my bro and a friend. I'll make sure to go see it for myself.

[@deanjames3125]

Squad goals !! Genuinely 1 of the most enjoyable episodes to watch !! Keep it up chris 👌

[@NireFuster]

"Fantastic good drunk" The language of the gods

[@jasminegholami2085]

Love Sapporo. Spent 3 months there in 2018. There are so many hidden gems in this city.

[@wolfman96]

i'm honestly planning to move to japan in the distant future, and just seeing all your videos chris just makes me all the more determined to get there haha, japan is such a beautiful place

[@rubin8352]

Wanted to pop in and say thank you so much for including subtitles on a lot of your videos, it helps a lot for people like me who need them or find it more accessible! =] Cheers!

[@luke0812]

That new intro was slick. Your content just keeps getting better and better

[@eternal6784]

your videos are always a joy to watch chris

[@AnthonyStJames-yn8nr]

Awesome video as always Chris! This sure does help lift the spirit when your place is in total lockdown from the virus, cheers! I just wish somebody made a Neil Armstrong Jet Armstrong Cannon in that festival

[@dariusq8894]

19:31 And for the otaku out there, the mascot for the Sapporo Snow Festival is Hatsune Miku. Every year Miku-chan gets a new costume design to commemorate the festival complete with a sculpture and unique merch on sale. =)

[@3battle]

Chris is like iron man: "avengers assemble!"

[@helmiboboy]

Then Natsuki is Spider man.. *HELL EMISSARY SPIDERRR MAN!*

[@3battle]

@@helmiboboy :)

[@dika8351]

And the new Marvel superhero Pidgeon Man

[@XXXIMSEXYNIKNOWITXXX]

Natsuki is Thor

[@judelawrenstorres480]

10:56 is that not black sabbath from JoJo part 5

[@arandomguy222]

CHRIS HAS TWO POSSIBLE PATHS, THE FIRST PATH IS TO CYCLE AROUND JAPAN AGAIN, HIS ONLY OTHER PATH IS DEATH.

[@Auroche]

That's what I thought.

[@stellah7929]

Thats what i thought too! Black Sabbath from JoJo pt 5..although mushroom from mario is also kinda acceptable

[@spicyboi860]

It has to be

[@ILOVECHARLES]

BLAKU SABBATH

[@dariolamela2231]

It's weird but every time I see a video you made I feel kinda happy. It makes my day. Thank you Chris, I truly enjoy the content you make!

[@thedrummer8562]

Chris: One word Natsuki: Not open

[@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

The snow looks marvelous, I’ve been to Japan but I never got to experience snow unfortunately

[@connorhickey2666]

I swear you are every where Also being out in snow is BEAUTIFUL

[@frankwo1fer]

@@connorhickey2666 haha ikr.. That mustache guy.. but i still don't know this avater name

[@oliverseddon7950]

Are you a professional youtube commenter?

[@jamidhampton4610]

F

[@connorhickey2666]

@@frankwo1fer zeref from fairy tail Or Zero

[@JulieWallis1963]

I’ve been feeling pretty grumpy since lockdown, this channel and a few others have been a great pick me up.....but when those two guys started singing I genuinely gave a great fat smile. Thank you for this xxx

[@daigo8790]

moved back to Tokyo from New York a week ago... I was looking forward to all things Japan but I've had to self-isolate. This is where I vicariously live out what I was excited to experience coming home.