48 Hours in Asakusa, Tokyo | 6 Things To Do

[@AbroadinJapan]

NOTIFICATION SQUAD: Are you ready for Ryotaro and his hidden jam?! I'm not.

[@ebie]

I AM INCREDIBLY READY

[@yom35]

yes!!!

[@studioespxr]

This is the earliest I've ever been. So exciting!

[@sparshbansal7386]

Hello there Chris, How are you doing?

[@darkwingduck7247]

@SpongeBob wow 😍

[@whatthedogdoin95]

Chris: "After 5 years, we've finally figured it out." *messes it up 2min later eating dessert*

[@spinnie0]

Hahaha came here for this comment, noticed that as well.

[@thelostmessenger]

@@spinnie0 same haha

[@MedievalSolutions]

Yeah but they remembered the next day! That by itself is progress... maybe

[@diobrando666]

Lmao

[@ivegotajousyaccent99]

Ryotaro's neverending sarcasm and Natsuki's shenanigans always bring a smile to my face. Love this channel.

[@googleaccountNr]

*Risottoro

[@graymatter242]

I feel like Ryotaro over time learned to match Chris's sarcasm and it kind of works. Although sometimes I feel Chris comes off a little too harsh despite them being pals.

[@hellno6914]

Ryotaro was the rare specimen Japanese person who can unlock sarcasm

[@nobitanobi3475]

@@graymatter242 Chris isn't that harsh tho .. if this is harsh My friend group was bullying each other this whole time . Yeah sure he is sarcastic, but Risottoro is his friend and they are both accustomed to each other.

[@Shvabicu]

I love the banter between them. They're always bullshitting each other

[@Oslang]

Chris to Ryotaro : "You f-in donkey!" Chris to Natsuki : "Oh dear oh dear gorgeous"

[@KirbyVanPelt]

Literally, **chef's kiss**

[@deaddead698]

Can we get a series where Natsuki drags you along a whole entire trip that he planned himself and do whatever he wants without saying no

[@deaddead698]

@Not RickRoll 👇 thanks for the soap fam

[@AbroadinJapan]

I want to say yes. But no.

[@marcelbernardo3302]

Half of the itinerary will be smoke breaks

[@zangetsu6996]

@@AbroadinJapan you should consider it, people would really enjoy a vid like that

[@dumbbellenjoyer]

@@AbroadinJapan can you replace Ryotaro in this scenario like last time he made you climb a cliff by a chain

[@SortoaThePenguin]

There is just something about Chris uploading a new video that gives me a huge amount of joy. It's like catching up again with a very old friend, and I have never even met him. I appreciate him so much for his years of top quality content, and the ability to grow up alongside one of the best KZbinrs the site has and will ever know is something that I cherish.

[@NostalgiaVivec]

I feel exactly the same pal

[@brandonschreiber6403]

Couldn't have said it better.

[@Gibsonlover1230]

I Feel the same too

[@エルフェンリート-l3i]

same thoughts, every time a new video drops :)

[@GabbaaGhoul]

same!!

[@Ryan1993uk]

watching these makes me wanna visit new places so bad

[@TWOHEADEDOGRE]

Same here dude

[@thedragonofthewest5789]

same

[@usbgamers123]

Absolutely same

[@romink4417]

Disgusting

[@romink4417]

💀💀

[@gregpastuszko6207]

I love how Chris thoroughly researches his source material for his videos, such as when he combs through old family albums to find childhood photos of Ryotaro.

[@BoringTrader]

hahaha

[@PsRohrbaugh]

Risottaro

[@PearlescentMoon]

Alex is me while eating. Very relatable, I love it. :')

[@sampo2949]

didn’t expect to see you here

[@sypnopsis5946]

didn’t expect to see you here.

[@Tiakreiss]

Hey Pearl 👋

[@austinadams4203]

Found another place for Scar to build

[@PlzTouchSomeGrass]

Didn’t expect to see you here

[@Leila2023_]

Honestly, i find Ryotaro hilarious. That conversation about how he eats his shaved ice was the best!

[@ThSinis]

Calling out Alex for enjoying her meal was the cutest most genuine moment that usually end up in making of, or omitted but ended up in the video and I loved that

[@gruntlord6]

I love how she also laughed in the sweets part when shes normally entirely silent

[@AlexLeeFilms]

Eating with these guys had my anxiety level up. Taking in members to whoever wants to join my Slow Eaters Club! ✋✋

[@ninailagoods7519]

i feel your pain alex...-fellow slow eater (probably slower than you):)

[@koloblicin4599]

As one would. Very brave of you to sit so close to Chris while he was feeding :P

[@aleksiskin]

I feel your pain as a slow eater also named Alex

[@HishighnessMrL]

Was the kid who always ended up alone at the tables whenever we had meals at camps cause of how slow I ate, so yea kinda a veteran member of the club :')

[@mohamadjalil4276]

Makan perlahan-perlahan lebih bagus dari makan terlalu pantas👍❤️greetings from upstate NY

[@RowanWilde]

Chris, you've cost me $8000! (But happily so) For many years I've been watching your awesome content and my daughter has been watching along with me. She particularly loves this Asakusa video. When my daughter turned 5 she asked me if we could go to Japan for her 6th birthday, not thinking she was serious I casually said 'sure, why not'. Honestly I thought she'd forget about it all - but did she? Heck no! Anyway, her birthday is in January 2023 and we are booked to go to Japan for nearly a month. We're even staying a few nights in the same Ryokan as in this video and we have managed to find the same dessert place - my daughter, Charlotte, is desperate to eat the shaved ice and the blue Hawaiian drink you guys have. So, you've cost me $8K in flights but it's with a smile on my face I'm saying that. Thanks for all your wonderful KZbin and Podcast content, can't wait to be back in Japan in just a few short months from now. Cheers, Rowan

[@Yuvraj.]

Loved reading this story! Hope you can find your way back to Japan again!

[@AmbivalenceIX]

Chris: mocks Ryotaro for saying “Hidden jam” Me: Yeah, okay mister “crows and cons”.

[@AxxLAfriku]

OH NOOOOOOOO!!! I have two girlfriends, but very few people on YT are happy for my relationship success. They disl*ke all of the videos I make with my 2 girlfriends. Please be kind, dear da

[@doop4wow540]

@@AxxLAfriku hay ^/÷@ loop

[@robro2099]

@@AxxLAfriku ?

[@ichinichi3]

@@AxxLAfriku 🤨

[@MarsLonsen]

@@AxxLAfriku too much volcano, man!

[@taetae-ed9vo]

Legend has it that under the dark gritty underground of Asakusa, Alex is still finishing her plate of yakisoba.

[@tishamorgan8388]

Poor Alex! I felt sorry for her trying to keep up with those two lol

[@NadaHarmonia]

I always love when you interact with who is behind the camera, makes the journey more than our lovable british man and our guest of the week, we get to have a 3 person dynamic rather than a 2 person one

[@TheDuccky]

I understood so much just by “it’s more strawberry than strawberry” than Chris’ eloquently spoken descriptions.

[@amadapittaluga1487]

It melts in your mouth 👄

[@Stanzafly]

I just want to say that I really love it when people acknowledge the person behind the camera! It's not only humbling, but oftentimes the camera person is interesting too. :]

[@Fadamor]

2:55 The Asahi Headquarters building really was built to emulate a mug of beer, but Ryotoro skipped mentioning the more (in)famous part of that complex which is partially visible to just to the right - the "Flamme d'Or" - known colloquially as "The Golden Turd". The architect intended the structure to be a golden flame representing the spirit of the Asahi Brewery workers. If you take a Sumida River boat tour, it will take you right by both buildings as well as give a great view of the Tokyo Skytree.

[@patrycjawrobel5444]

Ryotaro and his hidden jams are the essence.

[@rayyanali4471]

Essence of Hidden Jam: grabs a jar of Jam from his coat pocket and shoves the entire contents down opponents throat

[@InvisibleJiuJitsu]

more strawberry than strawberry is another reference to bladerunner... "more human than human". Deep cut there ryotaro

[@SuperiorAutocraft]

Hah, came here to post this.

[@SystemBD]

And to think that it has been 39(!) years since this film was released and it is still relevant.

[@bellicose4653]

Yup I came to say the same.

[@sekirk]

‘It’s really hard to photograph’ said while standing in a beautifully framed shot

[@Squalldane]

Chris: Ryotoro is my worst enemy. Also Chris: does multiple collabs featuring him.

[@putrijoyceirawati2638]

You know the saying "Keep your friends close, and your assassins closer" lol!

[@ShinChan-ke5ei]

Ryotaro can open a “Hidden Jam” company with a slogan of “More strawberry than strawberry”. 😆🍓🍓

[@tishamorgan8388]

Hidden Jam - it could be a whole new taste sensation! 😁

[@Taiyo_Jingu]

Heheh, hidden jam 😏

[@salvamatos]

Ryotaro is so fun to watch lol he's just really enthusiastic and happy

[@soundlyawake]

I love Ryotaro

[@cloudspecs3864]

❤ he is great

[@ilsehelena12]

Yay, Ryotaro's back! I've missed him

[@GamersInHellOnYt]

Its amazing how many people share an umbrella....

[@NostalgiaVivec]

Theres something about these videos thats comforting, time goes by super fast when watching the videos and it really feels like something more than a travel video. These videos not only make me want to go to Japan they make me want to go to hiden treasures across the country and do something more authentic than just the regular tourist stuff. Highest quality stuff on KZbin and probably the best Japanese travel media outlet

[@speedyjustice4u]

Ryotaro smug and smirk face is iconic it actually refreshing to see thise again in one of your videos 😄

[@Yliari1]

Talking about how they FINALLY perfected eating being opposite hand dominant. Only to go for dessert and immediately reverting to old habits... Nice one guys

[@StealthXD1]

I always appreciate those rare times when we get to see the talented individuals behind the camera that help make these videos possible.

[@Raszero]

The shot at 4:56 is Godly, love the water dissipating the signage

[@AngelxVillian]

I randomly stopped the video and saw your comment , my video stopped at 4:56

[@LonelySandwich]

Ryotaro: Hidden Gem Chris: HiDdEn Jam?!

[@maruwan-dono]

Uncle roger alert.. when he says jam

[@stickman9726]

hey ur back Evil and some other dude took over you in the comments in the past few months

[@ultraluxeest1991]

Oh is that how people get likes these days? Just type something that was said in the video. Original.

[@trent2kg813]

He did say jam tho…

[@Ishikawa745]

I love how it says (Translate to English ) and just ads up space between the word and exclamation and Question mark

[@aquarocket8165]

I can't believe Ryotaro just dropped the bombshell that he has a 6 year old kid. On another note amazing video.

[@ahumanmerelybeing]

I was just wondering if that was something he'd talked about before. Or was he talking about a hypothetical 6-year-old child?

[@dowfreak7]

Gotta say, this channel always delivers on the "vibe" of the places visited. It doesn't just feel like you watch a sweeping camera shot of an obvious tourist spot, while someone monotonously lists why it's so great. It feels alive and real, creates a real longing for just visiting and both Chris and Ryotaro feel so down-to-earth, too. There's neither too much, nor too little focus on the humor or the places; it's just a well-balanced, enjoyable video.

[@HishighnessMrL]

Absolutely agree and the cinematography is top notch

[@ringozan]

Ryotaro's "How 'luxury' is that?" always a music in my ears

[@arronselvon1898]

Truly like a magic

[@kiddcamo597]

I love the subtle filming techniques that Chris keeps using. blurring shots for a fraction before panning into them, panning in different directions every shot, and getting shots that have multiple focal points in them. Idk im not a filmmaker but I can tell this channel keeps improving on its (already solid) techniques. Keep it up Chris!

[@Jordan-inJapan]

Oh yeah, Chris has serious skills. I catch myself taking mental notes every time I watch one of his (recent) videos.

[@BillieFingers]

Don't you mean Alex?! I mean she's in the video!

[@SherrifOfNottingham]

@@BillieFingers it's almost disrespectful that he names all the cinematography tricks being used and then credits them to Chris even though this is one of the few videos where we actually get to see and meet the cinematographer. Chris even calls her the "Top Cinematographer" in the video so he's outright admitting that the things being praised here are ALL Alex Lee. We get to see Chris manning the camera inside the onsen and we can clearly see that his skills are noticeably lacking compared to hers.

[@chininininini]

My favorite part was how he refused to get in the onsen with Ryotaro but squeezed himself into a log bathtub with Joey

[@theherooffire007]

To be fair, Rissotoro was butt naked in there, (I think), whereas Joey wasnt. That said... They _have_ gotten in an Onsen naked together before in another video, so yeah. Maybe he wasn't feeling like it after Ryotaro's shaved ice comment.

[@tr1ck5h07]

Alex caught on camera in Abroad in Japan! Love it!

[@bengraven]

I love the gritty roughy around the edges places. The historical meets modern by way of neon and grime. Love it.

[@fullmetalval6380]

Chris and Ryotaro eating Yakisoba: "We finally sat on the correct side" Chris and Ryotaro eating their sweets: *Wipes that from their memory* Chris and Ryotaro eating breakfast: "Oh right, we sat on the correct side before"

[@Sevier7777]

Haha yeah ikr I was like ok guys you forgot already

[@TheSovil98]

do you know where is it? what is the address?

[@Tango_November]

“We finally sat the right way round” *cuts to next shot* *sitting wrong way and bumping arms* Never change

[@mfaizsyahmi]

Did you see the "PREVIOUSLY ON ABROAD IN JAPAN" label at the bottom?

[@StealthXD1]

@@mfaizsyahmi I think he is referring to when it cut to them eating the ice cream & shaved ice and they're bumping arms again.

[@audioxix]

13:00 - The onsen manager just creeping about is hilarious, he's like, oops, don't mind me, just going to slide back out of your b-roll shot, as you where chaps 😂

[@sidviscus]

Ryotoro: *simply exists Chris: Ryotoro ruined everything.

[@-TK-]

It's his fault for cumming on icecream..

[@KarimaHorton]

When I get to go to Japan one day, this is exactly what I want my trip to be like. Relaxed, good food, and lots of places to explore.

[@muddymallow80]

I love how the traditional Japanese breakfast looked healthy and fresh and fancy and here I am in America eating a stack of sugar, flour, and butter covered in strawberries and syrup. I'd love to have traditional Japanese breakfast everyday but I don't think I could ever give up dessert for breakfast! Once again awesome video!

[@extractkun5911]

Bro it's honestly inspiring that you still make informational videos, after all these years you can still make the same format of videos and make them feel new and fresh lmao great work man keep it up~!

[@T4ZSK1]

Ryotaro: *Breathes* Chris: "My disappointment is immeasurable and my day is ruined."

[@IMadeOfClay]

Welcome back Ryotaro. Please invite him more often! He's a cool dude.

[@DAVIDSONson315]

"More Strawberry THAN Strawberry." - Fames Unknown Philosopher in the Reiwa Era.

[@bellicose4653]

It's a Blade Runner reference. Tyrell corporations motto is "More Human Than Human"

[@Julietmateus]

I love how they were exclaiming about sitting in the correct positions then the very next place they went back to elbow bumping.

[@trevorjohnston777]

Ryotaro has been missed, glad to see him back

[@awkwardsilence4427]

I like how they made such a point about _finally_ sitting on the correct side when eating…and then go right back to the wrong sides come dessert time.

[@JellicleKitten]

Something about Ryotaro's energy and delivery in this video was absolutely hysterical, I'd watch another video featuring him in a heartbeat

[@jacrow5735]

the lofi beats in the background of this video are impeccable

[@lucianoarrieta5786]

This video is the perfect example of why I like your videos so much; it’s funny, interesting and always a source of good ideas for when I first go to Japan… Thank you Chris!😊

[@dointhebiz]

Chris: "Rytoro's hidden jam" A sentence I never want to say again. Also Chris: proceeds to say hidden jam like 7 more times.

[@jakedepwe6820]

that's a very Chris thing to do.

[@paradise7564]

I have missed Seeing Ryotaro! To be honest he's my favourite right after Chris. So glad to see him back

[@ahumanmerelybeing]

My favorite too! Him and Chris exploring beautiful places while bickering is the recipe for a perfect video.

[@paradise7564]

@@ahumanmerelybeing 💚💚 I swear I feel like I only live to see them together

[@tranhien3482]

I love this duo the best. I feel like whenever youre out with ryotaro, the way you present things is more informative and cultural bound. Which i appreciate a lot.

[@eluzai]

We must protect Alex guys. She needs time to finish her noodles.

[@alexdavis5766]

As a fellow Alex, I 100% agree

[@Ocarafeio]

Week after week you prove to me why you are my favorite KZbin channel.

[@nicoledominguez5475]

Ryotaro in the bath house looked like a NPC in a James bond game. 😂 Never a dull moment

[@BeerdyBruceLeeCentral]

Confucius say, never eat shady risottoro.

[@anegwa]

Shady risottoro actually sounds nice to me

[@lissaguillet3754]

When we were in Japan 3 years ago, we ended our stay in this exact ryokan. It was beautiful and surprisingly affordable, even during the Sanja Mitsuri. And the street food going on during the mitsuri was just crazy and everywhere and so so so good. Highly recommend.

[@sideshowkazstuff3867]

Ryotaro’s english has actually improved a lot. I also love the shops in the old station because of the atmosphere. And its great to show the camera woman eating too.

[@marcosfidelis4171]

8:34 Chris says "crikey that's sweet", Joey has made great progress in the counter-colonization of an englishman

[@zurreal8087]

Ryotarou and Natsuki are such fantastic personalities to have for an entertainment channel. This broad is lucky to have access to them.

[@MrRookitty]

The day Chris complements Ryotaro is the day when pigs fly.

[@mukundbalasubramanian1229]

Funny I just got done watching Porco Rosso 😂😂

[@ellobo602]

Cool to see alex being involved, love to see community, cast and crew involved!

[@mrstickyspaz868]

I love that Chris shows the camera person and keeps the fun sarcastic stuff at play. Makes me think Chris is the real deal.

[@seraphicwarrior]

Just watched Sharmeleon's latest video and now Chris uploads one, Today is a good day!

[@CChissel]

@Mujaahid Arian make sure to report them, I can’t stand these bots, need to be deleted.

[@Killem911]

Same here @Seraphic

[@PeaZ]

SAME

[@petitewok3970]

Honestly after several years I don't even watch Chris' videos for the content itself anymore. The quality of the production is so good (music, image quality, scenery, ...) that I could watch it for days without even paying attention to the video topic.

[@Tulip-dp9wz]

As an 22 y/o Jpanese girl, I used lived in Asakusa and i moved a lot in my life, but i feel like Asakusa is the best area to live

[@tyranitararmaldo]

Ryotaro's perfect reciting of an airport greeting, with a slight sexual edge, followed up by Chris' "disappointment" comment. Comic genius. No voice breaks, despite how out-of-place it is, just perfectly smooth delivery.

[@destituteanddecadent9106]

It's spelt Ryotaro (sry to be that guy)

[@tyranitararmaldo]

@@destituteanddecadent9106 my bad. It was late and I typed that up half asleep.

[@destituteanddecadent9106]

@@tyranitararmaldo no worries

[@DavorBa]

Ryotaro: mispronounces "gem" Chris: "So you have chosen death"

[@BIDMIM]

I can't believe I'm *moving* here on Sunday. I'm so excited!

[@oliverseiler2871]

Cool, good luck! 😃

[@postmalonestoes1080]

6:20 Chris has literally won an award for his drip.

[@UllerAres]

Or rather his lack of drip

[@JoelPerry1]

As someone who is learning Japanese and was saving up to take a trip there before the pandemic, I both love and hate this content.

[@domenic3035]

This channel is my new found obsession

[@SoulMadnessYT]

Love your stuff mate!

[@CouldBeSaladFingers]

Thanks!

[@TheProudGryffin]

Love YOUR stuff too. Miss your videos....

[@SoulMadnessYT]

@Perpmerp Soon lad

[@randomperson-ud4ey]

@Not RickRoll 👇 uh

[@joebroadbeef332]

Double for me!!!

[@Mr.ZombieRIPper]

This channel is in a different league of goodness brooo👍🏾🤟🏾

[@annep5102]

I was in Asakusa a few years ago, and this vid made me miss Japan immensely. I can't wait to go back again some day

[@MacX5x]

my first ever trip to japan I stayed in a Asakusa hostel and it was the perfect place to spend before I flew back to the USA since I only had 48hrs. Its super conveinant to go to the other places via metro and relaxing to take a few hours in.

[@MuKori]

I wonder how much of the videos Chris edits now. He has an editor now and the quality of videos is exactly at the high standard it usually is so I can't tell so thanks Chris and editor-san- whoever you are.

[@XSemperIdem5]

Does the editor fully edit though? Some people just have their editor cute down the footage and do a rough setup and then they fine-tune it themselves.

[@bluespark9927]

@@XSemperIdem5 who said he has an editor?

[@bluespark9927]

Who said he has an editor though?

[@creultothedarkness]

On the Abroad in Japan podcast, Chris recently said his editor did this video in particular. :)

[@kylynbailey762]

You're such a fun KZbin to watch and, brush off the hate so easy make sure to take mental health breaks. You're amazing and keep making these amazing videos

[@JustSumGuy01]

5 years of watching Chris and I just realized he's LEFT HANDED?!

[@ManuSingh-ld7ch]

Amazing and informative as always but the true gem of a clip was that small banter involving the "cameraman lady" Alex 😁, made the video very wholesome tbh

[@sacul5709]

The moment I see Ryotoro in a video I know its going to be gold.

[@Duspende]

What a journey. As always, hat is off to the cinematography and the guest stars Chris and Ryotaro. In all seriousness, more of the "behind the scenes" with the person(s) operating the camera. It really lifts the show from good to great.

[@123-x6f]

Chris: "So, what are we doing today?" Ryotaro: "You must be hungry"

[@trent2kg813]

Sly remark😂

[@Vugen18]

Ryotaro!!!! I missed u guys together!

[@Laura_Darkspear]

Aw, I was happy to see Alex pop up! 😃 That yakisoba looked so good, made me hungry. Beautiful place. I think the rain enhances the atmosphere… the serious Blade Runner atmosphere lol.

[@BigScubes]

I love how they sat on the “correct” side and mentioned it then immediately in the next place they went to, sat on the wrong sides again

[@Bake749]

Nice to see Ryotaro in vids again. I was getting worried.

[@becks5867]

I love the filming of this, those rugged alleyways looked beautiful 💜

[@thebeefsteakmahoney]

Alex don’t be ashamed of eating slow. I do the same one has to appreciate the food and enjoy the experience.

[@pontsuleinchen]

When I was visiting Tokyo in 2017, my hostel was located in Asakusa and I loved to stay there, it felt so special and magical! Truly one of my fave districts in Tokyo ♥ Can't wait to come back one day!

[@utopiacrazyguns]

Oh man, thanks so much for this video. Had my japan trip postponed in 2017,2019 and 2020. Can't wait to finally swing by Japan and enjoy!

[@VenoSupport]

Chris: We’re entering somewhere Cyberpunk-y Ryotaro: Look at that, we have Fortune telling, Hair salon, and some dodgy massage place Ahh yes, the quintessentials

[@brianh9358]

All that was needed is a place selling cloned snakes.