6 Surprising Life Lessons I Learned in Japan

To celebrate living in Japan for six years & 1M subs, I share six life lessons I've learned from my time here as a teacher, KZbinr and failure.
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[@Mixx1290]

Foreign teacher begins his journey in Japan with students who don't like him. He wins them over through the power of.... BEATBOXING Why is this not an anime yet?

[@tygonmaster]

Needs more tentacles.

[@geohan1619]

Have a look at Great Teacher Onizuka, you may like it.

[@duck_quackie]

Great Teacher Kurisu

[@HansHammertime]

Not the same, but check out the move "lessons of a dream". English teacher who teaches english in Germany and wins over the kids

[@bibliomanicpanic]

Facts

[@anangelsdiaries]

AIJ : "I'm afraid of public speaking" AIJ : "I know what you might be thinking, 'but you're a youtuber'" Me : "No.... but you're a teacher...."

[@SkittlesSkittles.]

Jedidiah Ange-Emmanuel Kouakou its talking to a camera it's very very different. There's a wall of impersonalisation

[@HarduinArkan]

@@SkittlesSkittles. but thats what he is saying. Chris is also a teacher.

[@SkittlesSkittles.]

Anirudh Nakra ye ik

[@Dadiddy97]

Jedidiah Ange-Emmanuel Kouakou I’m a teacher who’s afraid of public speaking 😅. I’m at ease in the classroom speaking to teenagers but make me talk to an audience of adults esp. if those adults are my peers and I lose my shit 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@RealPi]

Some of the shyest people I know are teachers. At ease with kids they know, nervous wreck when having to talk in public in front of their peers or other adults.

[@aimeseeaime6163]

Chris your videos are so good and you're such a nice human being, really love what you do

[@theblastedfrench]

one of the best videos so far

[@Cowaco]

#askabroad How did your family react to you moving to Japan? And is it hard not to lose touch with them?

[@Nordlys]

Congratulations on your second million subscribers! I recognise the difficulties you've had, but I'm also put together quite differently, so while the issues are similar the ways you've handled them won't work as well for me. Still, I feel inspired about your interpretation of the aim for the moon quote, and I think that's a very healthy way of looking at it. At least get out there and do something. Even if you can't perfect it, you still managed to do something valuable bringing you closer to the goal, or something even better.

[@keldonboswell1884]

Amazing you turned the negatives into positives, can not believe people can actually say stuff like that, keep it up!

[@BubblesMcGhee]

You crack me up!! So, I’m watching your old content like a creeper. I come in peace.

[@DrSt-mu4zw]

Holy shit these are actually really good lessons. Greetings from the land of spiders 😄

[@moon-lo8ic]

Aye!

[@longlam4810]

Love the lessons. Your accent is really fascinating, really encapsulates me. If you are reading this, please make some videos about scary things in japan (something spooky you've seen perhaps). Looking forward to it.

[@sedmunds69]

#askabroad how long do you plan to stay in Japan for?

[@LAVERTUEG]

Hey Chris, thank you so much for this video. I have pushed myself too much by getting hired at a very very ... top tier elite company and I've never had so much anxiety. Your video kinda opened my eyes and confort me... I need to think about it.

[@mariomichael3353]

This is brilliant 👍 I watched the whole video . And I learnt a lot. You are really humble the way you accepted your mistakes and weaknesses. I'd like to meet you and Natsuki someday. it's my dream to play football and guitar in japan .

[@АлексейАлександрович-ш6в]

Nice content! Thank you!

[@monahritcu9383]

Wow. You're such a cool human. ❤️

[@clpsplug]

0:24- I’m Japanese and I LOLed so hard I’m dying right now 😂😂😂

[@Elias01773]

#ASKABROAD When you first arrived in Japan, how did you go shopping without knowing how to read or speak Japanese?

[@marcoagostino8146]

Lesson 5... Thanks

[@brianamuskus]

Rachel & Jun!! 😍❤️❤️

[@dolemite786]

Dude behind the seat at 5:05!!!

[@AbroadinJapan]

THANK you to everyone for being part of the Abroad in Japan channel! I honestly can't believe we hit 1M subscribers! Whether you're a newcomer who's stumbled across here, or veteran who's weathered the storm! I hope there's at least one good lesson in here somewhere? (Mine is either lesson 4 or 6). If you have a life lesson or experience that changed your perspective on life, share away below! Keen to hear more! (I'll be reading all the comments on this thread).

[@ethan5719]

FINALLY AN UPLOAD!! Thanks so much i love the content congrats on 1M. love the podcasts too

[@Apoll022]

Woooo!!! Good to see you're still around buddy!

[@yourgenericeditor6425]

You deserve 1 million

[@Alex-fb8rz]

Ryotaro: The Movie was the highlight of my year ✨

[@elio_fay]

I was here since 20k 😃

[@thequietwoman1366]

Just said out loud, by myself in confinement, "that was a good video". Nice.

[@AbroadinJapan]

Delightful!

[@Knotzer3233]

Butts

[@yah_boy_fat_gabe8094]

@@adil6101 true

[@alfredb2036]

Knotzer3233 agree

[@MintPicker_]

Noice !

[@captainkidd22]

#AskAbroad I love you, even though you started the American Revolutionary war

[@wonder777warrior6]

captain kidd220 what kind of statement is that? Americans started it themselves. Should of just known your place.

[@mrdetonator147]

I love him because he started the American Revolutionary war

[@darkAeval]

"You" so he personally did? Damn he looks good for his age lol

[@bruschi112]

calm down guys its a joke not a dick, dont take it too hard

[@nigito1908]

Yes I agree to Mr. Cat. And besides we all know true greatest country of all time, is Motherland Russia blyat. HAIL RUSSIA

[@augustine.c8204]

i cant believe beatboxing was the secret to being a teacher

[@daved4120]

anything other than the sanitized Japanese culture is the secret to success in japan.

[@stephaniem8278]

This music teacher approves.

[@tipoomaster]

"I bought these noodles, because somebody told me I was responsible for the American revolutionary war" Lmao!

[@chris-hayes]

"The ultimate failure is not learning from failure." That's such a great quote, ima keep that one in my back pocket.

[@artygunnar]

Thats why he is high functionality

[@josegabrielsanchez8683]

you tell'em girlfriend, sorry, guyfriend!

[@Dinofly4]

Keeping it in your back pocket is disrespectful, put it in your card holder

[@datpotatoes4005]

It's good that you can still learn from that ultimate failure. But, that is indeed a very good quote.

[@sebsubZz]

I love your content man. You're talented

[@scottscottsdale7868]

I second this comment. I find your videos really entertaining and educational. Since I have travelled to Tokyo a number of times, I very much enjoy learning about other parts of Japan.

[@本当に私はゲオルグです]

Ain’t no such thing as talents bruf. Only long term learned/trained skills

[@flyinglobster9552]

There is tho because some people are born with talents like good singing voices and art

[@本当に私はゲオルグです]

@@flyinglobster9552 but that ain’t much

[@flyinglobster9552]

Well ye but still

[@Ryanin2D]

Thank you for constantly growing yourself and your skills. Just don't grow your waist size before your giant bike trip. Hahahaha

[@STOG01]

Yes he is "growing himself". /nomnom

[@iyankku]

I'm so proud that he put the é in Pokécunts omg 😭

[@bettinalykke5151]

yes Pokecunts have quite a different context

[@sskhussaini]

@@bettinalykke5151 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@AuronTyranitar]

​@@bettinalykke5151 Probably the funniest comment I've seen on KZbin 😂

[@Serjo777]

@@AuronTyranitar Ummm... what? I don't get it. How does the spelling with e or é change the context? oO

[@alphahunterd]

@@Serjo777 It comes in the pronunciation due to how it's spelled. the é is pronounced ay sounding like hay.

[@Fuu_Sho]

The first time I saw a video of you I couldnt listen to you for more then 2min without getting bored, now 4 years later I sit here and 22min just fly by.

[@Kokomiii]

Fuu same

[@Markenjiru]

Wait, that were 22 minutes? What the...

[@sdog1234]

Are you kidding?! He was hilarious back then too!

[@angbald]

And the award for most backhanded compliment goes to..........

[@siddharth2095]

Only Chris can make a meaningful life lesson video this funny

[@stephenswift125]

broad ive been going through a hard time and your videos have helped me out so thank you and keep up the good work. and you are not fat.

[@macmuggo5459]

I think we need to poke him in the stomach to check

[@Lubble-]

Agreed, his humour and content is very uplifting

[@ThanhTranonline]

I was really taken by surprise when you shared that you forgot your speech! It's wonderful that you didn't crawl into a hole and hide for too long after that. You learned from that experience and made a comeback and even won the competition! That truly deserves a standing ovation. This video was very honest and hits close to home-- reminding me of all the lessons I learned when I made the choice to teach in Japan. Take care.

[@sitamun7598]

I’ve never smiled so much watching a KZbinr before, normally they are so cringey and annoying but I love how genuinely funny and sweet you are. Congrats on 1M!

[@mho...]

discovered this channel today & im on video 8 atm... just great entertainment and charming host!

[@Justin-vx8ld]

#AskAbroad if you had to would you rather eat Rape Fruit or Man Bread?

[@nin10do97]

You ... Sir... You should be rewarded for this question. You deserve it!!

[@joshuaswart3228]

I eat both

[@jman1122indahouse]

id go wiht man bread in hopes it just makes you more manly

[@yovanareyes8145]

#AskAbroad what is your favourite Japanese treat?

[@1337hacks]

#AskAbroad Can you do a video spoken entirely in Japanese but with snarky english subtitles?

[@Mikaela_Westmt]

What's snarky?

[@krazzysu]

YES!

[@coffeebean_18]

I need this in my life!

[@sightlycoma2182]

I would love to see this. PROVE YOUR SKILL!

[@MrPuff1nstuff]

I second this one

[@veralidaine97]

Absolutely incredible. My girlfriend and I have loved your channel for years and your achievements are so incredible we can't help but feel full of pride watching you go from showing off your first apartment to the sleek, sophisticated, professional content you put out now. It's odd to feel proud of someone you've never met, but you've really put yourself out there and it's impressive how far you've come!

[@sambhullar5995]

Chris doesn't upload often, but when he does It is like Christmas!

[@temshop5757]

Chris-mas

[@suineg1]

I saw what you did there ! You chicken mustard !

[@sambhullar5995]

+TeM sHOp On point

[@DkViking1]

Quality over quantity. Always! 😊

[@yourgreatestenvy]

Anxiously waiting for the release of Ryotaro The Movie

[@jayy_93]

Natsuki 2 is coming first!

[@Grim_Beard]

@@jayy_93 Futatsuki?

[@mattblack6736]

My Neighbour Ryotaro

[@XeiAudiMusic]

Yessss

[@nylkoorb1998]

5:05 anyone else see that guy sleeping in the back?

[@jinseinogakuseiesq2724]

2020 had to scan the comments to see who else found him knocked out XD

[@algorhythmaudioworks5508]

#ThankYouAbroadInJapan First off, CONGRATS ON A MILLION! I've been a proud fan with a passion for Japan (that rhymes) since 2014. Since the start of high school, I've developed with a lifelong passion of some day exploring japan, and becoming a game designer, capable of inspiring players with an interactive story of the ages (Like a new Final Fantasy)! As of today, I am in my first year of college perusing these very dreams, with so much more to learn. I couldn't think of a question for the life of me, so I think this a more fitting response. I just want to say thank you for being such a significant pillar in giving my life such an incredible sense of direction starting at the young age of 14. From what I've seen, KZbin is a way for creators to share their inspirational videos with a world of people ready to be inspired. And in my opinion, you're paving the way for the rest of the world, as well as myself. I hope I can inspire peoples' lives in my own way, just have you have in your way. For that, I once again say, thank you!

[@Alien-jn3qn]

This is exactly what i wanna do with my life and i am 14. Its like you read my mind and then wrote that comment!

[@ScuffTuff]

Damn that’s relatable as hell.

[@Inglott]

I am a game designer who has moved to Japan - make sure you learn Japanese to N2 or N1. It's very hard to find game design work in Japan without it.

[@RafaelW8]

1. Take risks and experiment with life 2. Don't take yourself too seriously 3. Try to be original and different 4. Learn from your failures 5. Even if you don't reach your goal, enjoy the journey 6. Don't be affected by the negative, try and turn it into something positive

[@Jeremy-kg1zr]

Thanks!

[@colorbar.s]

why WOULDN'T someone want to watch this whole thing

[@rasamasala]

I love reading along, so thanks!

[@notdon245]

7. Eat FamilyMart fried chicken

[@blackmist5575]

@@rasamasala captions

[@kamelatarieh5161]

#askabroad Dear A Broad in Japan, How come there aren't any videos of Natsuki and Ryotaro together? Are they mortal enemies, or would they be just too much awesomeness in one video?

[@AshThunor]

Same person.

[@bobbiusshadow6985]

hahhahahhahahhahhah

[@Scabbydabbytickle]

I second this question!! Or fifth idk.

[@ryugaroxas]

yeah i am looking forward to that too

[@willurban837]

Someone must hold the camera

[@laowhy86]

Dude, congrats. You are an industry leader mate. Keep it up.

[@shotakeshita2337]

You guys should collaborate!

[@Iyaz9000]

Cmilk! Keep up the good work!

[@chinaboytag1]

Mate? You are American, C-milk, what are you doing?! On the other hand, you should move to Japan! It sounds like you would enjoy it a lot more!

[@NychelleStephens]

Hey Matt!

[@George-li1yv]

laowhy86 You watch AbroadInJapan omg. We have an east asian fest going on here.

[@bh-w2297]

#AskAbroad Will you ever feature Natsuki and Ryotaro in the same video?

[@Hellrazzaa]

YES, THE TWITTER CROSSOVER SHOULD BE REAL

[@Joe.Elston-Gardner]

Theyre alternative peesonalities off course not, that would he impossible.

[@max-8484]

#askabroad Do you plan on staying in Japan till your older years? Or do you have other places in mind to live in?

[@AbdulKareemAbdulRahman]

2:50 lesson one: Breaking outside your comfort zone unlocks your potential 6:10 lesson two: building rapport makes teaching [or anything else possibly] a lot easier 8:37 lesson three: et original ideas be your guiding star 10:40 lesson four: the ultimate failure is not learning from failure 15:39 lesson five: aim for the moon, and if you miss... 17:40 lesson six: flip negative situations to your advantage (look for the opportunities)

[@artygunnar]

Lesson 5: if you miss you are lost in space and will die of starvation?

[@monkeybreaddd]

@@artygunnar I wish dying of starvation in space was an option - it'd seem extremely lucky compared to what actually happens! You won't be alive for more than 20 seconds in space, and will most likely die of asphyxiation or your lungs will implode haha

[@b.m2754]

I discovered you 3 months ago and I binge watched all your videos in ....... two days Congrats booooi I want to move to Japan aswell

[@AbroadinJapan]

Haha thanks. Well at least this'll keep you busy for a whopping 22 minutes.

[@Masterrobsen]

i want to move as well,......

[@inkwardly]

I can totally relate. I want to go to Japen soooooo bad!

[@sethusk]

#AskAbroad Do you think you might have oversold the likelihood of our questions being answered? You have 1 mil subs now, that's still going to be a ton of questions asked. Congrats btw!

[@readysetsleep]

It's the new thing among the J Tubers, don't reply to any comments.

[@asshole4066]

#AskAbroad I can not think of a question on the spot....ah, what's your favourite genre of music?

[@BeerdyBruceLeeCentral]

Ripe fruit is what they meant to write. But i'll be having nightmares about rape fruit for a long time now.

[@川畑徹-x4e]

Beerdy - Bruce Lee Central could be grape fruit and panman (like anpanman or nikuman)

[@quintrankid8045]

Beerdy - Bruce Lee Central, is that with or without the custardpudding?

[@kenised]

Rape Seed (and rape seed oil) is a very common thing in your grocery store, you know? Although you might know it by its alternate name "canola oil".

[@TomMRF]

It's not a fruit though +kenised

[@keithrowsell6847]

@@kenised Yeah they meant Rape seed, not grape fruit or ripe fruit that's for sure.

[@jaredpr704]

#askabroad on the lighter side of things, my Japanese friends all agree that you are ridiculously attractive. So where's the girlfriend mate? (or boyfriend)

[@HarvesterYT]

Ryotaro

[@Danny.._]

he's got one but she's not japanese

[@Yannick432]

The Queen would be proud of you

[@dolphinboi-playmonsterranc9668]

He didn't colonize Japan.

[@Yannick432]

@@dolphinboi-playmonsterranc9668 Obviously you are a fan of the horse in the royal familly

[@deanc9195]

Natsuke the movie: Heartfelt memoir of one of the wackiest, sweetest Japanese man you’ve ever met and the way he achieved his dreams in his own crazy way. Ryotaro the movie: Explosions and dogs. #AskAbroad I guess?

[@TheFancifulFish]

When in doubt, watch "School of Rock" and all your questions will be answered

[@richj3168]

Title: 6 life lessons Views: 6 Lived in Japan 6 years.......oh shit....he's the devil!

[@solaire7046]

Meanwhile Comments (65)

[@evilnekowantznobs]

He is british afterall.

[@TheKentanthony]

Handsome devil isnt he

[@KS-ck8ht]

You going into that contest again after what happened the first time was the craziest yet most inspirational thing I've ever seen. I can't believe you actually did that. I would crawl into a cave and never come out if that happened to me. That is truly the difference between successful people and failures.

[@empatheticfrog2052]

You can do it man.I believe in you. =)

[@pingozingo]

Chris's voice is much deeper in Japanese

[@c.b.m.2458]

Kindred spirit. That was the part that hit the hardest. Fighting!

[@shotakeshita2337]

#AskAbroad Can you do a video entirely in Japanese?

[@oniluka]

Would be good training :)

[@sarge8905]

#AskAbroad That would actually be really fun to see! Maybe the Q&A video could be in Japanese?

[@Adventvii]

#askabroad Chris was it hard to adapt to a foreign daily routine you weren't used to in the Uk when you settled in Yamagata? Keep up the Good videos brother.

[@theclawless1225]

If he does that he’ll forget English! :P

[@monev]

I'd like to see these videos in the original Japanese with subs rather than listen to this shitty dub.

[@TheJanetdanielle]

Guess you never stop teaching even after you stopped being an English teacher. Those are really legit life lessons! uplifting definitely. And thanks to that, I am now a subscriber.

[@aloosedagoose7349]

5:06 The guy sleeping in the back is great.

[@alexxxvii8759]

😂😂😂

[@Helpful_Corn]

#ASKABROAD Have you ever met a yakuza?

[@theresefrancis9283]

20 min of abroad in Japan? Is it Christmas??

[@radiomandelbrot5868]

What are you talking about? Staring at his dumb face for 20 minutes is even better than Christmas.

[@Suxxxit]

No, it's Christopher.

[@MartinMenge]

Unfortunately it's a bit of a "best of" compilation but still as entertaining as ever.

[@metanoid9539]

#askabroad how long did it take you to be able to actually make conversation with Japanese

[@burgunbeerd]

Such girth

[@alistairemartinez8861]

The way you flip those negative comments are absolutely brilliant! By far, this is the most serious, promising, remarkable and this is my favorite vid of yours! It brings tears to my eyes! ❤️

[@fyviane]

Better then 95% of the selfhelp content.

[@krazzysu]

Capra Ibex than*

[@1234mep]

#askabroad Can you do a review of the familymart fried chicken? .... i need to know.lol

[@hopeahooper]

I can...it's freaking awesome. This concludes all you need to know.

[@TheSpinlippy]

@@hopeahooper agreed. Way better than 7/11 fried chicken I must say.

[@Superlegalyutube]

TheSpinlippy, how does it compare with Lawson fried chicken?

[@TheSpinlippy]

@@Superlegalyutube I think Lawson's might have the edge in taste but Family Mart had edge in convenience. They were everywhere.

[@tams805]

Hardly any Family Marts here, but lots of Lawsons so all is good, apart from the waist line.

[@lars7860]

#askabroad Did you meet any foreign english teachers, who don't have english as their native language?

[@McRaylie]

Lars xD +

[@MiguelGonzalez-ov3xy]

There are plenty of non-white English native speakers.

[@Wdcrabby]

I've met French

[@AirGuru]

#askabroad : What do you actually do now? Does youtube cover your living costs? If yes, do you think it's sustainable? Do you have a long term plan? Stay in Japan forever? Have a family? Progress the career somehow? I have been following you for a long time, and was just wondering whether you are doing ok in your life in general. Hope this question is not too personal :) I recently quit my job to put myself into "you can become anything" position again. I can easily live from savings for some time until I figure something out :) One of the stimulants would be a trip to Japan in October (for the second time)!

[@Kis-met]

You just come across as an all-round nice guy and kind person. I discovered your videos a few days ago ( I’m coming to Japan in March , and researching everything out there incessantly ) and am addicted . It’s the first time I’ve actually had the patience to watch an entire video . I really like that they’re funny without detracting from the information being given. Thanks for sharing, and keep up the good work...cheers from the land down under

[@ArchonHero123]

#askabroad When will Ryotaro the Movie be coming out? :)

[@aeriumsoft]

its out already, but its like 5 seconds

[@AntonioGuamil]

That's gonna be Game of Thrones kinda stuff, endless attempt of taking over the channel.

[@sadied0g]

As someone who used to suffer from panic attacks regularly, it really bugs me how so many people call being “uncomfortably nervous” a panic attack. You described them well though, I can tell you actually experienced panic attacks and not just “I’m nervous and I don’t like it must be a panic attack” They are horrific and I wouldn’t wish them on anyone, as you say

[@frostykittens]

There is a reason why some people end up in the hospital due to them

[@filosofiahoy4105]

You feel as if you are on the verge of experiencing a terrible death, but nothing happens. You still feel the oppression and the sense that the end is near, but nothing happens. You feel like you are falling into a void or a canyon, but nothing happens. Maybe you can find tranquility in this moment, but if you can't, you consider taking matters into your own hands and contemplate jumping out of the window on the third floor.

[@riccardomoscatello2030]

Great video. Did you ever got axienty by NOT doing something, or NOT living a new life somewhere else etc? I think I am experiencing that, like axienty of being stuck or not moving forward as you would like

[@AbroadinJapan]

All the time. You’re either a slave to expectation or haven’t begun your journey down the right path (the path you truly want to follow deep down).

[@riccardomoscatello2030]

You're right. I feel like I am on the right path, but maybe not with the right mindset. I'm trying to actively change that by putting my 100% effort into what i think would better my life, instead of growing anxious over not doing it and putting it off. Booked my flight to Tokyo a couple days ago btw! Keep up the inspiring work!

[@tommyheadlocke7818]

Riccardo Moscatello The weight of opportunity

[@c.b.m.2458]

​@@riccardomoscatello2030 Right now, I just don't know where I left that 'right mindset', I have a feeling I had that years or decades ago, now I totally lost it. Still hoping on findin' it, wish me luck.

[@ChokyoDK]

Still the best channel on youtube.

[@guapovagabondztales9586]

Agreed with the BEST Japan channel on KZbin. Hope you never leave this country!

[@tomassoejakto]

"Rape fruit? Man bread? I didn't particularly want to find out" 😂😂😂😂🍻

[@MicusII]

Facts

[@Urikanu]

4 years late, I came here to say that the 'Man Bread' is actually 'german bread'. The Ger is on the level above it, and they just 'snipped' german in half.

[@NoWay23548]

You really lost some weight! That chin hasn’t been that defined in my four years of watching you at least. Congrats!

[@ozzeey9069]

Kuemmerling Enthusiast I wanna like but you at 69 rn

[@owlversusdove]

ia, even though i don't want to re-enforce the aforementioned impolite behavior of others, mr chris is looking chiseled

[@PsytranceGOUGAS]

#askabroad Have you looked into getting some For Fuck's Sake brewed?

[@blockishtunic1939]

Another great video from the greatest geography teacher I know.

[@gilgamesh420beans8]

"like a fucking dementor had floated into the room" has got to be my favourite description of a panic attack. 4:00 Love his humour.

[@puppydoug260]

#AskAbroad How long did it take to clean up the huge colourful streamers?

[@JuanCarlos-dx9kf]

#askabroad you often mention all the great things about Japan however is there a dark side to it? E.g gangs, suicides, or anything that may pose a threat to a visitors experience ?

[@zitroan9684]

I suggest the "Abroad in Japan podcast", some topics like that get mentioned there (for example suicide).

[@JuanCarlos-dx9kf]

Zitroan any suggestions for the visitors part? I mean ya boi Broad must have stuff happened to him in all this time he's been living in Japan.

[@zitroan9684]

Sadly no, all I can remember from the podcast was chris being attacked by a cockroach. I hope he includes your question in the video, I would like to know as well :)

[@CruelViper88]

#askabroad Can we get a tour of your home? ☺

[@elijahdage5523]

we kinda already got that

[@luisfernandes2522]

@@elijahdage5523 it was another "home" (the where Natsuki said "fucking cleaner")

[@mp3_prod]

So dudes just go to Japan and become anime Protagonists? I’m down.

[@Altroante]

lmao that dude behind you at 5:05

[@TheLAexplorer]

Congrats! Can't wait for the epic bike ride across Japan!

[@aeriumsoft]

wait, chris is still alive? that's good. i thought he melted after training for that bike thing

[@chezloncox2197]

#AskAbroad What are your long term plans? Are you planning to live in Japan for the rest of your life? Wife and kids? You know, do the whole life thing.

[@MaeveFirstborn]

Well I mean it would certainly have an impact on his day to day life and that could change the style of the videos, so it's a valid question.

[@Katherine_The_Okay]

Not everyone considers a spouse and children vital to "the whole life thing". If you're living an interesting, fulfilling enough existence, you can be perfectly happy with just your friends and yourself (and a cat. having a cat helps, too).

[@SyntheticKill]

Would you ever consider making a second channel dedicated to teaching Japanese? Me and my friends dream is to visit for a while and we both love your channel. #askabroad

[@bigchungus914]

i agree and it would be even better for me cuz me and my best friend plan to move to Japan asap

[@Kikuye]

I could see him making a channel to teach English, but we've never really seen Chris's skill level of Japanese.

[@stuald]

First English lesson - "My friends and I" ;)

[@HoHAGGIS]

I would also be very intrested in that...

[@cathm5532]

Chris admits that his Japanese has gone bad over the years due to lack of studying and practice. If you really want to learn Japanese, search for Dogen :)

[@forrestmarsh9816]

#AskAbroad Do you have a significant other? I only ask because I can’t recall you ever mentioning it, and I think it would be interesting to hear how dating in Japan is different from the UK.

[@vilvero]

Yes he have.

[@AlqGo]

He has two. Ryotaro and Natsuki

[@AppIeTime]

His girlfriend does show up on some of his videos

[@natural8677]

He has a few old videos talking about this topic just to let you know!

[@chloec2203]

#askabroad would you rather be banned from Japan or banned from leaving japan?

[@brigademember7363]

Chloë C banned from leaving Japan

[@japaneselonewolf]

Of all the six tips, what impressed me the most was the daily five to six hours of studying, for a solid year, to make your speech in Japanese. That's inspiring.

[@HKRNArts]

It’s 2am and I just finished watching this. Was worth it.

[@aimer3042]

like wise~

[@XXalphaXX328filming]

#Askabroad what are jobs a foreigner could get in Japan???? Congrats!

[@maxim8065]

#askabroad Are you responsible for any other revolutionary wars that happened?

[@marcoabyss]

#AskAbroad not really a question, i just want to let you know that you've inspired me to step out of my comfort zone. that being said, i've got a student visa and i'm moving to Japan in April. hoping to bump into you there. cheers, mate!

[@djdej-z9065]

2:50 Take risks and experiment with life 6:10 Don't take yourself too seriously 8:37 Try to be original and different 10:40 Learn from your failures 15:39 Even if you don't reach your goal, enjoy the journey 17:40 Don't be affected by the negative, try and turn it into something positive

[@TheInfamousHoreldo]

You are a funny, relatable and genuinely helpful guy. Ignore the haters. Your videos are great! Keep up the good work

[@johannesespe3232]

#askabroad What's your favorite pick-up line? What do YOU normally ask a broad?

[@donsanjino]

😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@latzerbrad]

If he doesnt pick this im jumping off a cliff

[@solaire7046]

Damn this one is good

[@sleepySnorlax0]

Honestly you are by far my favourite KZbinr! So much love and appreciation for this video

[@sadist5037]

Same goes for me , wanna work in Japan as well everything there surprise and fascinates me

[@jeanproctor3663]

I found your channel earlier this evening as one suggested by KZbin - the first one I watched was the haunted inn/ghost Wagyu one. This is about the fifth or so one I've watched up to now and they've all been great. I mean REALLY great! Japan is a country I'd love to visit. Whether I'll ever manage I don't know, but for now I'll be subscribing to your channel and keeping an eye out for new videos from you. Thank you for making this evening go with a smile.

[@pickledginger5876]

Jean Proctor - he's pretty fantastic - and adorable😀

[@shadowcery_edits4134]

Animal:goat Person: Vladimir Putin That's oddly specific lol

[@Z3roBl1ss]

Also, are we sure about that second point?

[@edcasabar]

Chris, Congrats on 1 million subscribers and 6 years of experiences. Also thanks for sharing the wisdom you've gained over the last 6 years. Welcome to getting older. :-) #askabroad: Did your award winning speech on always wanting to become rich, also include some wisdom that "riches" can be measured in more ways than how much money you have in a bank account? Hopefully, you've figured that out already. Keep up the entertaining content here on KZbin. Here's to your 2nd million subscribers.

[@AbroadinJapan]

Haha, yeah it was a fairly sarcastic speech talking about how once I moved to the countryside in Japan, all I cared about was just living a fun life full of random experiences. All my previous dreams became irrelevant.