What Japan's Rarest Sake Tastes Like

[@AbroadinJapan]

NOTIFICATION SQUAD: For those of you that missed my shout out from Dwayne the Rock Johnson a few weeks back, allow me to explain it all over dinner (08:54). Ryotaro certainly outdid himself in this video with too many brilliant quotes to choose from. I think my favourite would be the vague admission, "I'm always higher than others" (06:38). What was your fave Ryotaro moment? And like me, WHAT Japanese word do you fail to pronounce? (I just can't say Cold Brew Coffee in Japanese).

[@yeozy5019]

Abroad in Japan I bet you would look sexy bald.

[@brucie8062]

Thank you habibi

[@srinsteinholm4764]

Damn bro, that's awesome. Greetings from Faroe Islands.

[@erikwilhelmi3426]

To be honest: Risottoros face when he noticed the "No pigs and No japanese people allowed" sign was one of the best moments.

[@rzmin5456]

Is everything alright there in Japan? I have been reading their latest news recently and I found that there has been an multiple outbreaks of coronavirus in some of prefectures, including Tokyo.

[@ChrisRyot]

I'd love to hear an eye-witness report by Rytotoro from when Sake was first invented in the 3rd century BC

[@billykidman2091]

So would he, I doubt any of them could have remembered

[@shersockholmes6261]

@@billykidman2091 He is a man who would remember important things tho.

[@nemraps]

Witnesses a beautiful bird gathering on a glistening sun-kissed lake Chris: It's so loud. It'd be a nightmare to live here 😂

[@MonographicSingleheaded]

*Chris Broad equips a rifle* either u or me... *Shoots* 😂😂😂

[@EMCUEAY]

Risottoro stirring Risotto. The content we needed.

[@redwiresound]

"Why would a bird get up at 4:00 in the morning?" To get the worm, Chris.

[@montgomeryfortenberry]

I think Confucius said that once like 8000 years ago

[@muhammadalfatih2640]

@@montgomeryfortenberry no, he said it last year! Don't you watch the news?

[@aaronbulmahn3817]

Muhammad Well I think it was brought up in the onion

[@SolCrown80]

Nice and shine! Or was it... early and bright?

[@huntersedlacek7495]

@@montgomeryfortenberryNah, he said that shit 2 years ago.

[@megasp]

"Broad in Excuses" Sorry Chris, you can't recover from that.

[@boiboi7717]

"That's how I keep this amazing physique" *"a broad excuse" flashes for one frame*

[@dylanyee5318]

*flex tape can’t fix that

[@baileyclifford2852]

"I've decided i'm going to stop drinking for a couple of months, also today I'm going to be drink illegal sake with Risottoro"

[@everythingreview767]

Consequences

[@rocketgrunthyunho]

So I guess the equivalent would be Moonshine?

[@antonsemenov3597]

Risottoro driving really looks like a somewhat dissapointed father after school parent's meeting. B grade again, huh, Chris? Also having him as a driver for your scheduled alcoholic trip. I see what you did there, you cheeky....

[@kacpers6975]

risottoro

[@ItzRetz]

I'd be happy if I got B's when I was in school. A pass is a pass.

[@Notiravgsarah]

Bike Bikeson he’s Italian Japanese apparently 👀😂😂😂

[@everythingsalright1121]

Risottoro will kill him one day...one day

[@bryanmartinez6600]

@@ItzRetz ah you see you got to set your parents standards so low any pass is an achievement

[@taetae-ed9vo]

"I'm always higher than the others, that's why." Ryotaro casually spouting villainous lines.

[@BewareTheLilyOfTheValley]

He freestyles on the weekend.

[@BothHands1]

probably when he thinks of being high, he thinks of 高い which is often used in "top" or "best" like 最高 that's what happens when your brain thinks in kanji lol but yeah, in the western sense, he's def never been as high as i am on my off days :p

[@fIayff]

sorry, who is Ryotaro?

[@BothHands1]

Flayff i think she meant to say risottoro

[@everythingsalright1121]

risottoro*

[@Art3mis1990]

Out of every offense Risottoro has committed, not knowing David Attenborough is, by far, the worst.

[@TubbysWorld4413]

@Bruh Moment 😂

[@cheriestl]

Art3mis1990 He may never be allowed in England again.

[@BewareTheLilyOfTheValley]

As an American, I concur.

[@yansuki4240]

i dont know his name too, only know him as the epic bbc narrator.

[@ceno10101]

He never said in the video who he was so I had to google him.

[@Vexxed]

The birds really made for a nice part of the video!

[@holysab7]

o_____o

[@MrsLPAmy]

So waking up at 4 was all worth it 👌🏼💯

[@sflematti]

Chris: all my friends follow me on twitter Ryotaro: that means I'm not your friend! *plot twist music* Ryotaro is the antagonist of chris's life confirmed

[@aeriumsoft]

LOL

[@ShadowGardin]

The plot twist music is the best 🤣

[@Saephaan]

Thought he was his boyfriend (no sarcasm, for real thought that)

[@user-ov2fc5sd1e]

@@Saephaan that's disturbing lmfao

[@CryptiC41]

"and free coupons" 12:34 that face

[@AbroadinJapan]

I think that line broke Ryotaro.

[@BewareTheLilyOfTheValley]

Oh my god, that was my favorite part! His expression was pure, unscripted bafflement, lol!

[@angelbear_og]

@@AbroadinJapan Somehow I doubt it's the first thing you've said that has broken Risottoro! ^_-

[@noobi3946]

@@AbroadinJapan u mean jotaro?

[@kieranbennett7453]

Chris: "Shabu-Shabu" Wait a minute! *flashbacks* "Shabu-Shabu is onomatopoeia for sound the boiling water makes when cooking" This is my only education

[@AbroadinJapan]

You learned well

[@4th19th2]

Meth translate to Shabu here in the Philippines.

[@ishaan863]

@@4th19th2 You also learned well

[@308042425]

I think the most illegal sake is the kuchisake that we can watched in the famous movie of Makoto Shinkai "Kimi no na wa".....supposedly it was made with miko saliva

[@BewareTheLilyOfTheValley]

@@308042425 I had blocked that from my memory. I don't thank you for making me remember it again, lol.

[@legendofbenito]

The birds in the sunrise sky shot is incredible, I'd say worth the early wake up.

[@AbroadinJapan]

I was impressed the camera did it justice after all!

[@SLKibara]

Risottoro not being Chris' friend is the biggest plot twist of the century that everyone saw coming!

[@samael_ii]

He's either his sugar daddy or his nemesis. Or both.

[@aeriumsoft]

lol

[@KaRuNaRuGa]

Called it! Risottoro is Chris's mistress.

[@mrclueuin]

Well if ever Chris gets killed off by Risottoro the Police will now have mounting proof; one of which is this Video! 😉

[@genau14zeichen]

Top 10 anime shock moments of all time

[@csongorkakuk5871]

One thing I find outstanding about your channel (amongst other things, of course) is that you are always on point with picking background music. None of that off-putting, upbeat, electronic stuff, it always blends into the video and makes it even more fun.

[@HercadosP]

*sees an outstanding scenery full of amazing migratory birds in a rice field during dawn* Chris: So noisy, it'll be a nightmare to live around here. I need an umbrella to not get shit on.

[@helenmudge9989]

How to be British, 101.

[@XDGStudio]

Man I live near Dubrovnik, would like to try some of that Dubrovnik sake.

[@mustafamendeleev6461]

I think that is called Rakija and it is made out of fruit instead of rice

[@XDGStudio]

True, but trust me Rakija is many times stronger than sake (depends on type and region of production), and at least for me sake has a lot smoother texture (also depends on the type).

[@AbroadinJapan]

THAT'S CROATIAN CITY FOR GODSAKE!

[@TubbysWorld4413]

@@AbroadinJapan 😂

[@sloesty]

@@AbroadinJapan Not just any croatian city! It's king's landing, from game of thrones! :')

[@damonbrown5424]

"It takes a lot of courage to stand here without an umbrella." *Immediately proceeds to look up with his mouth open*

[@agentpixi6435]

I'm convinced Ryotaro has been tasked with keeping an eye on Chris by the Japanese government. Good video as always man!!

[@manabluerose]

ROFL I agree with this

[@RabichoMH]

Man, I remember this video being released and really enjoying it, instantly becoming one of my favourite ones. We didn't know what was to come just less than a month after. Watching these videos that were uploaded right before the pandemic hit make me feel something that I can't quite describe. It's a mixture of sadness and happiness, and a bit of longing. Even now that we're almost back to normal, I can't shake off this feeling, and is something that I will probably still remember for years to come.

[@BigYabai]

I still have trouble telling if you and Ryotaro are just bantering to put on a show or if that's just how you guys always act with each other.

[@AbroadinJapan]

Not even I know anymore.

[@boiboi7717]

@@AbroadinJapan speaking of Reality blending with Fiction, you should watch "Perfect Blue" for your "movie a day" challenge

[@jamesvelazquez1004]

Abroad in Japan as the time of this both the commenter and Chris have 69 likes, Nice.

[@katanascannell8432]

chris you look so good 😭 you look so happy and alive, the recent content just makes me so happy. sometimes I forget how long I've been watching your channel until I realize how the content has shifted and I'm so happy ABT every change c':

[@Kae-Lexi]

"Housewifes" one of the ladies gives him the stare of death 3:44

[@y8DlQS9HKP79gRPrQZq]

Totally deserved lol

[@michelenintricepsi6529]

I don't think they know what it means. Probably a coincidence

[@lcrazy8l]

But about 10 seconds later the other lady responds in English. They def understand.

[@ameyas7726]

He wasn't wearing a mask!

[@lucianaborinato2993]

Fantastic vlog, Chris, funny, informative, with stunning cinematography!! And I always love it when Ryotaro is in them. I do hope that you've explained to him, who our National Treasure, Sir David Attenborough is.

[@Blitzentine]

Doburoku: "What if we took rice pudding, and made it alcoholic?" "... Genius!"

[@Raycheetah]

It does look a bit like kheer, Indian rice pudding! =^[.]^=

[@RealTimeCommanders]

Well for some reason I keep coming back here, I first came for Chris and stayed for Mr snuggles, but honestly amazing videos from Chris and all his friends, I wanted to say thank you, and I will be actually taking my first trip to Japan this September so yeah thanks Chris, and keep being amazing

[@topoftheabbyss6606]

Ryotaro: right here right now Chris: *Right Here, Right Now by Fatboy Slim immediately starts playing in head*

[@everythingsalright1121]

risottoro*

[@SerenityNow9015]

Abby H *Jesus Jones

[@phych]

"I'm ALWAYS higher than the others." -Ryotaro 2020

[@ssbbrandon1654]

"Feel the rice" -Risottoro slap that on a motivational poster, and you're guaranteed to succeed

[@icantfindagoodytname6667]

"Be rice, my friends" -Ryotoro Lee

[@cmaddox1020]

Another great video, Chris. Your vids are more than a few notches above the run of the mill youtubers in Japan crowd. They are well produced, edited and have a sense of humor only an イギリス人 could provide. Well done! Regarding the occasional hangover brought on by excessive imbibing, may I suggest ウコンの力？My wife and I were made aware of it by our friends in Japan and it works wonders in mitigating the effects of too much alcohol. Give it a go!

[@ianimania6272]

" I decided to give up alcohol. Not forever ofcourse. Never that.." Broad you funny guy 😂

[@lancani7756]

Thanks for creating videos. Your videos are spectacularly personal to the point where I feel like I'm there with you, and I've always wanted to go to Japan. Much love

[@edwardh6620]

When I was this earlier chris was still live streaming the winter festival with the gang. Best line had to be abroad in excuses lol.

[@narutaki0]

easily one of my fav channel 1.japan 2.wagyu beef/food 3.sake

[@mark-bo3qs]

伊豆沼農産のどぶろく体験とはまた面白いところを案内するな亮太郎さんは。 普段酒を飲まないから、宮城の見どころを訊かれてこういう場所をぱっと紹介できないのが悲しい。今度自分も行ってみて県外の人にも教えてみよう。

[@tomrose2644]

12:30 Ryotaro: and that's how they keep the birds coming back every year Chris: and free coupons Ryotaro: **visible confusion**

[@ithilweenshadowsong8151]

Risottoro still driving around a grumpy Englishman. Look at his face, the pleasure to do this job must be blowing his hearth with happiness and joy -or maybe is just the illegal sake lol-

[@michaelverdugo3968]

-poop-

[@Max.............]

I. LOVE these mini documentaries paired with your humor!

[@visualsun4671]

Those shots of the birds on the lake were amazing

[@nectaron6759]

Love your videos Chris! Love from Sweden!!

[@Fluornatrium]

11:27 Chris already enjoying his cold-brew coffee!

[@chocjamie]

Where did he get it before 5am??

[@KevinSiyuan]

such a beautiful shot at 2:30, looks like they are also going to look for Doburoku

[@TerriblyIronic9]

I'm so glad I found this channel a few years ago. Japan is such a beautiful place and all the friends you've made have wonderful characters. Thank you for providing such a fun and educational experience in your content.

[@liammeaney4227]

It's so nice to see your channel having grown so large. I remember being a 14 year old edgy weeb who wanted to live in Japan when I found your channel and you only had like 12 vids at that point

[@midnightkiteflight6333]

Ryotaro is very good at using the word “bloody.” A lot of non-native English speakers can’t do that.

[@TheSmegPod]

It's incredibly bizarre as a Brit to see a Japanese guy speaking in a mixed Japanese/British accent and using words like "bloody"

[@AllIsWellaus]

How can you not feel impressed by the standard of filming editing. Great video.

[@nawab256]

Chris you always break promises to your self lol

[@AbroadinJapan]

Hopefully the day will come soon when I don't betray myself or get put in a life threatening situation by Ryotaro.

[@laggard31]

@@AbroadinJapan hope its not too soon, we won't get this amazing content

[@Sophieperky]

Ryotaro being in videos always makes me happy because the banter you two have is peak comedy. True friendship is caring for one another under a veil of insults 😂😂😂

[@Regret2001]

Chris:"I feel a little bit like David Attenbourough" Rissotoro: "whose that?" Chris: " -_-"

[@LuckyFoxes789]

Found your channel yesterday. Not even into Japanese anything. Other then food just been bingeing your videos! I'm willing to bet 100$ your going to be famous for makeing documentaries. You are really goid.

[@lukavojinovic7246]

We haven’t had a video about sake in a while,I was getting worried Chris😂 also 13:10 missed that tune😍

[@jacquelinestauffer5796]

The last 2 minutes or so of this video are spectacular. The birds. The Sunrise. The Lake. Always worth the ride.

[@exonzigma]

Not gonna lie, the birds were bloody spectacular.

[@kylefenrick7842]

I really enjoy how you have developed and came to be who you are. Your efforts in editing also show. Greatly appreciate your content and personality. There is a chance that I get what ever British sit com watch desires I have, out here. I laugh more and learn more here tho. Thank you Namaste 🙏

[@abhijithis9424]

This channel is about: An emigrant Fat English guy, His interesting Japanese buddies, their funny shenanigans, BEEF, Booze..... and Japanese culture :D :D . keep it my good fella

[@AbroadinJapan]

Easily the most accurate summary of the Abroad in Japan channel so far.

[@edn1279]

He's not fat tho

[@merve4661]

I don't see the fat part

[@nyuchu]

@@AbroadinJapan omg you're NOT fat

[@abhijithis9424]

@@edn1279 Chris sees it though . And according to Japanese standards which is kind of insane

[@hedgehog3900]

Lake Izunuma is spectacular! Fantastic to see. Thank you.

[@adlanhaziq]

As soon as I saw Risottoro and heard ‘rare sake’, I guessed the new way he’d try and kill Chris...

[@izladoom]

I seriously love your videos they help make my life more bearable

[@dirbrody]

Ryotaro & Chris have such great chemistry! Love Abroad in Japan...

[@cloudsplitter24]

Chris, you and Ryotaro do a great job, really enjoyed the video!

[@MarkiusFox]

Ya know, I was thinking just yesterday "I _really_ want some sake", and I looked up some videos on how sake is made. Today, you drop _THIS_ video. Get. Out. Of. My. Head. (just kidding, stay in my head, okay, I love you)

[@connorvoce774]

Mate been watching your vids for about 2 months. You are a legend, showing Japan and life there while able to slip in some awesome jokes and sarcasm is brilliant.

[@munkieznmoar1268]

I am noticing a trend that everything is Ryotaro’s fault.

[@Bake749]

Didn't expect to hear my country mentioned in your videos. Although I'm not from Dubrovnik. Cheers from Croatia, love the videos.

[@izzyman2088]

Currently living in Japan and love sake. I’m of Puerto Rican descent and during the holidays we serve a drink called Coquito. Throughout this video I couldn’t help, but wonder what if the rum in Coquito was substituted with Doburoku? 😋

[@organicgrains]

Amazing, every video I watch makes me want to move to Japan even more. Thank you for experiencing the things that we cannot, especially Ryotoro XD

[@HolyBaptiser]

Swearing off drinking when you're hungover always falls through.

[@gawore]

not for me lol, i blacked out, threw up 6 times, and then was still drunk in the morning 🤢 now the smell of alcohol makes me sickkk >.

[@lukehebert6207]

Watching Chris's videos that include an early-morning wake up always excite me. He makes me want to plan out my own sunrise adventures.

[@vinh_em]

Waking up at 4 AM... Definitely need some Code Blue Coffee for that

[@Jaydakr15]

I’m so glad you’re doing videos like again Chris! Love it

[@mikachi1446]

"Abroad in excuses" 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 This made me laugh more than it should have

[@aaronbulmahn3817]

Mika Chi Finally, was looking for that. There is just so much quotable stuff in these videos that it‘s actually never clear if anybody liked the same thing you do most 😂

[@gintokisakata1917]

Thanks for the informative and entertaining video. Keep the videos coming, they're very much appreciated.

[@madeindame]

Ryotaro is at it again with all his creative ways of trying to kill you!

[@heron2]

Great work on this video Chris! So well produced. The work shines through.

[@daniella3834]

11:42 Ryotaro calmly watching the birds at sunrise No one: Absolutely no one but the birds chirping: Chris: ugh SO LOUD

[@nero5922]

Hi Chris i recently rediscoverd your channel and i have binged your journey across japan series and i love it keep it up with everything : )

[@natsushi]

I should be studying for my Japanese class, but when Abroad In Japan notification pops up, I can't help but click

[@AbroadinJapan]

I mean, it's practically studying anyway - you can learn how to say "Cold Brew Coffee' in Japanese.

[@natsushi]

​@@AbroadinJapan コールドブリューコーヒー！！ (if I can't finish my actual homework in time, I will just show my teacher this)

[@dianagreen3361]

I love how you are so cutely discussed and in awe of your friends.

[@wickitklown90]

Me in the USA: I want some moonshine. Japan: Try our version? Me: Ahh, sh¡t I need to get my passport asap.

[@souravde9737]

The birds and the lake was the best part of the video !!

[@angelbear_og]

"Wake up nice and shine" -- NEEDS to go on a coffee mug!

[@chicosarod]

homebrewer and love everything japan best of your episodes!

[@evolutionxbox]

It's not just that he replied, but he also called you CB! 😝

[@sasufreqchann]

Boii when I hear this intro bgm, I remember all the times your videos cheered me up

[@WB_Mel]

I can tell Chris was happy to see the Rock respond, I'd be pretty chuffed haha

[@kasiditsattayawong2897]

Beautiful shots of the birds! Always appreciate your cinematography. Top notch , innit. 😂

[@goofytuna6077]

"Birds wake up nice and shine" - Albert Einstein, probably

[@RobBroderick44]

5:33 Ryotaro "self-confident" Sakurai's little panic moment :3 Made me smirk.

[@khonangaier7762]

Natsuki has his own movie. Make a movie about Risottoro: The guy who had uterus last night.😂

[@Hodge67]

Thanks for the new vid. Love wealth and health Chris!!

[@guptacorp]

Strap in your seatbelts and brace yourselves for the most SHOCKINGLY GIGANTIC REVEALS ever of the millennium (1:30)! Chris becomes labeled for life as Risotaro tells it like it is (11:20)! And Risotaro has an Epic Fail on yet another missed opportunity to realize his Dream of finally taking down the snarky Brit's candyass by feeding him to the birds in spectacular Alfred Hitchcock fashion... all this and more in the exciting new episode of Abroad in Japan! 🤩

[@princessthyemis]

This was absolutely fascinating!! I'd LOVE to see those birds with the sunrise...

[@deadlyraver4454]

"I'm ALWAYS higher than the others." -Ryotaro knows what time it is.

[@gazorpazorp9798]

What a Sunday morning treat, great upload!

[@tehkuwen5222]

“Reminds me a little bit of climbing Mount Fiji” that’s when you know it’s too early for Chris

[@CormacWrites8]

The video was outstanding as always, but that bottling machine is the icing on the cake!

[@aiindus9649]

When i saw rice i remembered that anime where the Srine Maiden performs a ritual by chewing rice and spitting it into a bottle and sealing it at one of the memorial shrine. But soon her life comes to end. A boy who loves her searches for her denying possibilities he ends up at a same place and drinks her Sake and then time changes and magic happens and the History gets changed. I know nobody gonna read it but i just had to wright it. I m a huge fan of that anime.

[@surya_0x0]

Same I recently rewatched "your name" great movie.

[@princessthyemis]

Absolutely wonderful video Chris!!!