5 Must Try Dishes in Hokkaido | Japanese Food

[@59はっちゃん]

I am Japanese Thank you for spreading Japanese culture I want to inform everyone in Japan that this channel exists. This channel is useful for my study of English. I wrote this sentence while watching textbooks and word books I'm sorry in poor English.Thank you

[@ordinarybutsimple2422]

大丈夫よ！

[@CrimsonR0se]

Your English is pretty good. Good luck in your English studies!

[@59はっちゃん]

Ordinarybutsimple 日本の方ですか！？

[@admiralcoffeemaker6310]

英語上手じゃん！！

[@59はっちゃん]

Crimson Rose Thank you! I want trip abroad!

[@akio4753]

I'm Japanese, living in hakodate and I'm really glad the first thing shown was from my town.

[@akio4753]

@BOG DOG Thanks i was born in vancouver canada.

[@temporaryphase]

@@akio4753 that is certainly helpful lol

[@atinchaturvedi1284]

Hello, I am a bartender I am from india can u tel me how to get a job in Japan

[@anastasiastellar2658]

@@akio4753 I love Chirashi Donburi at 3:12 soo much

[@philipbenhardb.velasco369]

i dont know about other people but after watching golden kamuy and these videos, makes me want to visit hokkaido

[@lieutenantkettch]

Not cool, dude. You don't just touch another guy's sausage without permission.

[@edomedoYT]

@Pew Pew what

[@ShinichiKudoQatnip]

Probably prior consent was signed in the contract 🤭

[@NationalismDjazair]

@r u n wait what

[@mugwump7049]

@edomedo @Mike Johnson ...otherwise called a Blascowicz.

[@snifey7694]

This sound so wrong

[@cecily8441]

"You wanted my sausage that bad?" I cracked up. I will show myself out.

[@JaydevRaol]

😂

[@menassehbekele4877]

Best. Month. Ever. Keep up the great work Chris!

[@rodyinjapan]

Grilled king crab looks so delicious :D

[@Lancorian]

7:55 -the cutest little granny I have ever seen...

[@curlyfrys5279]

Until you wake up to her putting you in the oven

[@xole9504]

Seeing your pain suffering from the cold makes me happy that a bit of home made it over to you to remind you of the UK while we recently had a load of snow. Couldn't ever have you home sick after all.

[@YS-qv8iw]

初めまして、こんにちは! I am Yuki and currently living in UK at this moment. I always enjoy your films with my boyfriend who is British and BIG fan of you. Sendai is my hometown and I am glad that you introduce not only about Japanese culture, but also about Tohoku area which might not be familiar with foreigners. To be honest, I didn’t know about your channel before,which is a shame, but since he showed me one of your videos that was about “How to date Japanese girls” , I was fascinated and we started to watch together. Now, watching your videos is one of our routine in daily life! Thank you for making such amazing videos !!! In middle of April, I’ll finish my study here and go back to Sendai , besides my boyfriend is coming with me to travel around Japan. So we are hoping that we can see you somewhere around Sendai ! That would be in-FUCKING-credible!!! Because you are the shit!!! See you soon and looking forward to the next video as always! YUKI P.S. I am terribly sorry to use such bad words. I just wanted to make it funny. Hope you can understand…lol

[@AHAHHAHHA]

Yuki Shishido I would rather go to Sendai or Hakodate than Tokyo or Osaka. Hokkaido is just so pretty and full of culture.

[@mistymorgan8068]

You're hilarious and adorable! I hope you guys get to catch up!

[@Krankaroon]

Hope you guys have fun touring japan! ^o^ Edit: this was about a year after so you might not be traveling anymore. But i hope you had fun if that is the case!

[@coconutpineapple2489]

A human I'm from Tokyo. I like Hakodate and kobe.

[@av4rici0u55]

YUKI

[@Gateau]

Chris's descriptions are legendary, They're Justice delicious.

[@tomfang7045]

6:00 Hidden Natsuki? :O

[@StreetsAhead120]

Hey Chris, your new podcast is hilarious! Thanks for all the quality content!

[@AbroadinJapan]

Thanks! It's been a blast so far trying something new. I'm gradually learning how to make it work! (To anybody reading this wondering where it is: hyperurl.co/nhgr30 )

[@StreetsAhead120]

Abroad in Japan Sales of chicken, chopsticks, and socks are increasing because of Natsuki!

[@liizzset]

Abroad in Japan Cool. Have to check this out

[@EspressoSJ]

Abroad in Japan i read the name Pete Donaldson (actual legend) on your podcast description. Already sold - great combination- cheers for the link, sir.

[@LosCoombs]

You should have mentioned it in a video. I had no idea you had one!

[@kitaniarazu]

Abroad in Japanは編集が素晴らしい。無音で見てても伝わってきます。

[@okanochris]

Oh gosh, that ramen though...😂 Love the quality Mr. Broad ;) From, Your Curry Soup Specialist

[@thenicflynn]

OkanoTV “curry soup specialist’s sausage attacked by a curry drunkard”

[@tiaxanderson9725]

Chris B: "And joining us is Chris Okano, our camera man" *points at CEO of a company* :P

[@TheWoWGrind]

This reads like a love poem.

[@waltera4448]

Phrases for 2018, Ramen Drunk and Drunk on Curry. Both are things that people could definitely get behind as those dishes looked very appealing and appetizing.

[@ginorivaldo4327]

i am an Indonesian and stay in noboribetsu for about 6 months, its really a wonderful experient, love japan so much.

[@theawsomeshow55]

Favorite youtuber, just for the wit. I'm traveling to Japan in a few months and have been binging your videos, very helpful and entertaining content. Hoping for another 3 part series. Cheers!

[@yoitsgunattack]

Your friend looks extremely nice and trust worthy and open. Like the kind you could cry in front of without fear of judgement

[@yassinbenjadi2340]

man i have to tell you , you've blown my mind with the way you introduced me to japan’s culture and history! i cant wait for your next series. Keep up the great work. Yassin from morocco.

[@trojan9838]

Japanese cuisine seems very diverse and it seems that many people like to innovate and mix dishes together. Pretty interesting.

[@Darbage]

camera quality and colour grading is looking really nice

[@cheeky3464]

Chris abroad the type of guy to say, oooh it literally smells fantastic

[@Squishy_tank04]

And now to catch up with the podcast! Loving all these uploads Chris!

[@AbroadinJapan]

Thanks! Next one out tomorrow - really enjoying something that doesn't require days of editing!

[@DavidianCreative]

Really into the podcasts, keep it up!

[@thestudentsofscience2660]

Fuck, where do I find it bois?

[@oneasterisk4703]

Podcasts?? where can i find them

[@DavidianCreative]

OneAsterisk iTunes

[@eric99vigne]

Definitively the seafood and Japanese cuisine look so good. Merci

[@nate_creates]

One video after another! What a time to be alive! Thanks Chris

[@cobytang]

"You wanted my sausage that bad!?" Best line ever.

[@mallowsweet]

wait this is the crossover that i've never thought i needed! it's nice to see chris okano here!!

[@animelove6487]

I love seeing him speak Japanese because it gives me a chance to hear conversation

[@ScribbleKith]

'I'm about to freeze to death' *soft, playful music begins to play*

[@KiraQann]

You're one of the few reasons I don't use adblock anymore on youtube. Keep up the great work !

[@Blorboy]

Lowkey my favourite videos are those in which I just stare at you eating food. What an odd world...

[@paf9533]

I love shio over shoyu ramen....very light 💕

[@chellea9705]

I'm hazarding a guess that you've heard this before, but I just have to say that there is something distinctly young Tim Roth-ish about you. That is a compliment. :) Vicariously enjoying Japan through you, thanks!

[@AbroadinJapan]

I often get people remark about the comparison, yet I've never seen it myself! (I can kind of get the Marcus Mumford comparison though).

[@sk3ch1]

Chelle A he reminds me a bit of the comedian Stuart lee, especially his voice 🤔👍

[@michaelparker2449]

Unless there's another Tim Roth I've never heard of I just don't see it.

[@D1_Shinigami]

Chelle A . Yay! I'm not the only one that thinks that.😁

[@PcGameHunter]

Also Chris looks like Other Joe from the AngryJoeShow

[@becharac]

7:16 the guy just smoothly put the restoraunt poster in frame, nice :D

[@kkkkkkttttttssssss]

Everyone!! come on my hometown Otaru!! there has a good night view :) and plz come to Niseko nearby for skiing and snowboarding too :)

[@ordinarybutsimple2422]

ミニペッカ everyone would love to go there(　^ω^)

[@Miquelalalaa]

ミニペッカ Is Otaru a traditional town?

[@kkkkkkttttttssssss]

Ordinarybutsimple yes! otaru has retrostreets :)

[@benlegallais6614]

ミニペッカ nice english :)

[@benlegallais6614]

Would love to visit your town

[@ZaBrowski]

Finally Chris has a guest with a relatable appetite

[@arielrose3323]

I got my first Japanese ad on your video. I watched it all for you 😭😂

[@derekasselin5331]

Watching your evolution in your video making has been a real treat. Comparing this to your early videos not just with a better camera but better craftmanship and better composition. Keep up the good work Chris.

[@stantheman1210]

Chris and other associates who help create this channel's content. Thank you so much! I thoroughly enjoy watching all of your videos. I discovered this channel about a week ago and I am addicted, in a good way. I always thought Japan was cool but now I am convinced I will have to go and experience this amazing country one day! Keep up the amazing work. I truly believe you will become bigger on KZbin and reach an even larger audience than you do now. Best wishes!

[@julz_7773]

I lived in Sapporo for 2 years, that soup curry is the best winter meal money can buy

[@NaeniaNightingale]

I wish I could try any genuine noodle soup, that is not instant noodles x.x but there are no such restaurants where I live. We have genuine sushi but… I will not eat raw anything, thank you.

[@kurtn4819]

In Sapporo, there were many variations of this available during the '83 to '94 period. Mainly they were each just a progressively diminished amount of flour in the sauce, until at last there's none at all. It was a personal preference of each different place. What I'm saying is that there wasn't just "thick & floury" and "thin & brothy" but also a whole range in between. I didn't get a sense of it the last time I was there in 2016 mainly because I was after the Wagyu beef & Okonomiyaki.

[@maggotcorps]

Hokkaido is the number one spot for me if I ever visit Japan

[@Granddyser]

Hi Chris , greetings from Germany. I really enjoy your Videos, there are awesome. Wish you all the best 👍

[@AbroadinJapan]

Many thanks! I wish somebody from Germany would start importing Paulaner Weißbier into Japan. I can't stop thinking about it since passing through Germany last month and discovering the finest tasting beer I've enjoyed in recent memory.

[@ristosavolainen2352]

Abroad in Japan Sausages though

[@FF7Cayn]

Try contacting "Bernd's Bar" in Tokyo, they surely import beers from germany like Erdinger or Jever

[@DDranks]

I'm actually _pretty_ sure I've seen it somewhere around! (I'm in Tokyo.) Must be one of those pretentious places though.

[@Granddyser]

Abroad in Japan And german sausages as well if you like. It would be also a great honor for if you allow me to visit you while my Trip trough japan

[@awanluna]

That konayuki song at 7:15 playing in the background make me want to rewatch 1 litre of tears again.

[@Crystall_21]

I love this kind of videos. They feel so calm yet interesting! Can't wait for your return to Hokkaido in a warmer season

[@Onikuse]

Love the casual shots of Natsuki here and there.

[@stvsueoka1]

"oooo, you're a genius ... except you're not" LOLLLLLL

[@kates.4292]

stvsueoka1 yeah that cracked me up too hahaha

[@rahuladitya7474]

Hence proved the Brits are so intolerably sarcastic.

[@Poukena]

Will Chris the Camera Man make a return in the future? Even if he didn't talk much, he was almost like a guest or a second host for you to bounce off of. The little laughter you can hear throughout also adds a different tone to the whole video. I love it!

[@biosapper]

"It´s just fruit, innit?" Whoa there Mr. Pilkington the second

[@jokiepie]

Dominik Zöllner Most underrated comment

[@gordieparenteau6555]

Idiots Abroad: Japan with Chris and Karl.

[@q1s2e3w]

perfectly round melons

[@AngryAlfonse]

@@gordieparenteau6555 I would unironically pay hundreds of dollars for a single season box set of this

[@rahimske]

Best channel on KZbin by far. Every video has funny commentary, is insightful and beautifully shot. Well done, Chris.

[@solmae]

I am half expecting Ryotaro coming out of nowhere saying German sausages are better.

[@namrathasaldanha3977]

I loved Hakodate & I want to visit it again. Hokkaido was the very first island I started my travel with the Bullet Train Pass... I absolutely loved Sapporo, Noboribetsu & Hakodate ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@user-wf3nl3vg3g]

These get more Anthony-Bourdain-esqe in quality/suaveness. Not quite in the food commentary, but that's a good thing.

[@kylewollman2239]

The warm bucket of water to clean your sticky fruit fingers off with is Japan in a nutshell. So much consideration for the small, simple things that can make a big difference. Great videos!

[@henrythe9th377]

Could you do another hate mail video please? They’re very entertaining.

[@AbroadinJapan]

For some reason I barely get hate mail these days. I think KZbin has some kind of magic filter, or people have just become nice. Whatever the reason, the absence of hilarious hate comments is certainly tragic.

[@sal3060]

Chris, if it makes you feel better we regular viewers could conjure up some false indignation and outrage...

[@yomama3926]

Abroad in Japan your replies are very elaborate.

[@-Tekuo-]

Like a magic you could say...

[@niemand3637]

Abroad in Japan It is a annual video series please don't kill it

[@euanmorse]

Salt ramen is the best thing for hangovers. Had Shio Ramen in Osaka after one particularly heavy winter session. It SAVED my life.

[@oldnikix]

I love this channel. Thank you, Chris. I will travel to Hokkaido this December, and I have never been more excited!

[@Furitenma]

Man, this production. This is just too good. I love it.

[@moditb3247]

4:24 Kenshi yonezu playing in the background

[@Cssfiend]

your videos are slowly turning into exactly the type of travel vlogs you satirised not that long ago

[@gabeboypogi]

4:20 - Just noticed Haiirotoao by Kenshi Yonezu & Masaki Suda is playing in the background. :)

[@sahilhussain7328]

The last place looks nice and cosy.

[@smithwillnot]

As someone who isn't huge fan of seafood I have to say your videos are still must watch! Also, can't wait for the next episode of the podcast.

[@fienevandijk7224]

Ha I eat plant-based, safe to say I'm a little worried about the focus on dairy and butter. As long as there are enough fresh vegetables I should be able to make my own food though

[@sarahauburn]

Chris, watched your channeled for years now. I’m finally going to Japan next week and couldn’t be more excited!!

[@imaankx4147]

I stop everything I​ am doing just to watch your video Chris

[@yumiko579]

after the big earthquake in march and the one a few days now from today i watch this and it makes me feel alittle less home sick...

[@iEatHAPPYPEOPLE]

you said on the podcast you want to lose weight, 90% of your videos are about food :P love the channel, recently discovered you and have been on a video marathon :D

[@NaeniaNightingale]

The problem wouldn’t be there if he just walked more after every hefty meal, he doesn’t really need to lose much either. I would happily take 5kg from him, I need to go up- extremely difficult when my body is imbalanced x.x

[@paulfages749]

Just awesome and the quality is reaching new heights

[@MollTeaserBunny]

Chris your content is consistently brilliant!! just made me laugh when camera man Chris was like "dude... You wanted my sausage that bad?" 😂😂😂 quality! plus your podcasts are the best! Keep up the great work 😘😘 xxx

[@anna_kou]

Curry soup actually made me drool.... Sounds and looks just about perfect in this snowy weather and that place you had it in was so lovely!

[@jerryto803]

Chris needs to do an episode on keigo, especially when it’s used incorrectly by foreigners since it’s such a unique part of the culture. I can already tell that it’s going to be hilarious.

[@clybee8328]

I immediately subscribe Chris' travel vlog after watching this video and channel the first time. His articulation is good and he appears to have a good personality.

[@UltimaRedFireEskimo]

Someone should tell Sanji Vinsmoke that All Blue is actually just by Hokkaido

[@He-who-wakes]

@Manga Fury i get it, i get that refrence.

[@yudhajitmukherjee1440]

Oh a fellow pirate! Nice to see you there. I think Oda was infact inspired by hokkaido for all blue...this is a nice find

[@mangarooyen]

Chris+Chris=perfection

[@keepXonXrockin]

We've been having snow again as well here in Germany - we'd already had 15 degrees and then it all came crashing down again ^^

[@JelloPuddingFood]

American Chris seems like such a cool guy. Always love his cameos in these vids.

[@GuitarTabsYT]

Any news on Natsuki: the Movie?

[@ordinarybutsimple2422]

Yeah its kindda delay.. want to watch it so bad

[@qiulillylq]

He said in his podcast that he is aiming for the end of March, he seems to be close to the end of editing it

[@ordinarybutsimple2422]

Looking forward on that (^O^)／ thanks for the heads up @lilly q , i don't listen to podcast much(•‾⌣‾•)

[@AbroadinJapan]

Early April - I've got two Natsuki videos out before it in the run up next week.

[@GuitarTabsYT]

Awesome!

[@nao6959]

Love the camera quality. It feels like I'm watching a food documentary. Awesome.

[@zarithshafie]

As a non-japanese who never set foot in Japan (I really want to!) I have to say I'm quite proud to say I recognised the background song playing in the shop where you had shio ramen. Remioren from the drama Ichi Ritoru no Namida. Nice vid as usual Chris. Would love to go there and probably will do when I have the money. In the meantime, thanks for "taking" me to Japan, Chris!

[@Sagemirei]

I’m half Japanese and on my dad’s side (who is Japanese) some of my extended family lives in Sapporo and some lives in Nemuro, a tiny northern fishing town in Hokkaido, where my Obaachan was born and raised. Then my Ojiisan is from Kyushu area. I miss Hokkaido! As a child, my sister and I participated in a local shrine ritual in Nemuro which was really cool.

[@herrneumrich6876]

"You wanted my sausage so bad?" is probably the funniest thing I've heard all day. 😅

[@jeremybaiaofernandes7494]

Lived in Hokkaido for a few years, thanks for showing how amazing this place is!

[@maggie2598]

“Camera glove” “You’re a genius” *under his breath “except you’re not” 4:09 had me cracking up 😂 oh the sarcasm. On a different note, I would love to visit Hokkaido in the summer. It looks beautiful. I saw a video from internationallyME and became convinced. Hopefully next summer

[@laurenreadsbooks_]

You've inspired me to take the plunge and apply for teaching jobs in Japan. Thank you so much for opening this English girl's eyes to a whole other part of the world ♥

[@morganlemons1694]

Watching this while I'm hungry....

[@knifefght]

Oh hey it's Lemon Daddy, I thought you had died

[@yinyang4406]

traveling through all this winter weather (with the face of hardship) just for our enjoyment and education i truly appreciate you Chris. (because i would never go anywhere where there is currently 10 ft of snow for no one ever)

[@Orikron]

Hokkaido Life Pro Tip: You can eat ice cream every day by just leaving your food outside for 10 seconds.

[@A.J_inJapan]

Wondering why there are still some people who dislike this and other videos. His work is just amazing.

[@niemand3637]

This is timing just took a break and you uploaded

[@chriscrowe5865]

aadish 99 same with me lol

[@shengsheng3029]

4:23 灰色と青 song in the background 😍

[@freegum123]

"9:30 AM in the morning"😂 you must've been tired when you recorded this

[@crisman4369]

So glad that you are back doing videos again!! finally something on KZbin worth watching 👌👌

[@Exarathas]

I miss Natsuki!

[@homokira]

I clicked on one of your videos just to know some more about Japan like any other video, but you've quickly become one of my favorite youtubers EVER! Your videos are so high quality but also so real and you have such an infectious personality that makes me feel like I'm not just watching you in Japan, but right there with you having a good time exploring. Never done it before with any youtuber, but I'd love to send you something, like candy from my culture! Greetings from Southern California~

[@i_am_ergo]

3:09 This is the tastiest-looking thing I've seen in my life. O_O

[@i_am_ergo]

I'll keep that name in mind. Thank you!

[@AngryAlfonse]

I know it has been 3 years, but if you live in the US we have "poke bowls" which are pretty much identical. Unfortunately they vary wildly in popularity, so you may or may not struggle to find one near you depending on where you live. If you don't live in the states, I think they also have some popularity in Europe.

[@19sho33]

I'm so wrong, I'm watching this in the middle of the night and my mouth's watering.

[@kcgeil]

"He eats cantelope at a fish market, if you know what I mean..."

[@mugwump7049]

@Thread Bomb He explains it in another video titled something like "12 Things Not To Do in Japan".

[@screamingcactus1753]

My favorite memory camping would have to be when I was around twelve or thirteen. It was the second day we were out. We had everything set up, and my dad went out on his boat with a crab pot and caught a whole load of crab. That night, we cooked the legs over the fire, melted some butter to dump them in, and that was the best crab I've ever ate. I really wasn't enjoying the trip until then, but that turned it right around.

[@Nappa9000]

Notification squad let's goooo!

[@Alexanderortiz99]

No.. Don't goooo. Stop that 2016 shit.

[@ginoginoh]

I thought Toyama was the seafood capital of Japan, white shrimps are simply amazing!

[@anyname13579]

the sausage scene: PHRASING!!!! (also yes, i do want chris okano's sausage that bad)

[@AngryAlfonse]

It's been 3 years and I'm reminding you of this comment Ope

[@darthlaurel]

Perfect Chris combo.