Staying at a Traditional Japanese Inn & Hot Spring | Ryokan

[@YuK_art]

I think I need a Japanese friend, the energy, positivity and overwhelming friendliness is something I need. I hope I can one day visit japan and meet a guy like Ryotaro

[@urashimahanaco]

Wolfpandataco Drew I guess this is the same as in every nation but I tell you, Japan is not a perfect country... I suppose in Europe people respect human rights more than here in Japan and also animal rights. And, that is One thing I like about Europe and I hate about Japan. Our mindset is like 100 years beyond Europe. I don’t know where you are from but if you live in one certain country you don’t see any good part of your country and you could only focus on bad part. as Japanese, I can see and tell there are more good things in western countries than here in Asia. Not only the human and animal rights issue but also, people here are so nosy and watching about the others all the time. Like, people check your trash that you through away and come up to you and say, hey, today is the day you could only throw away the burnable trash and how come you have nonburnable trash inside your trash... wow, Jesus Christ, that was an old lady but doesn’t she have any better things to do besides checking other people’s waists... and this is not a rare case. In Japan, it’s not something that is set by law but it’s not something nice to make a phone call on the public transportation such as in the subway or train, but I sometimes forget to turn off the bell before getting on board and when my portable phone rings, there are many people say, hey how come you keep your telephone ringing inside the public transportation? Keep it off!!! I’m sick and tired of those stupid social justice warriors here in Japan and when I lived in Europe I have never expressed such bullshit. This country is good only to visit as a tourist and this is a horrible country to settle in.

[@YuK_art]

Urashima Hanako I totally agree with you about the human and animal rights, that is very sad. I am aware of some of the bad things about japan, but also the good things, they kind of balance each other out. I live in Sweden and I do focus more on the latest bad things instead of the good things, but that’s also because of the political correctness, it’s also racist to do Swedish things here, I remember people got mad because a school raised up a Swedish flag just because it wasn’t any flag from the Middle East. It’s a very extreme example, but it’s still an example. But the funny thing about some of the Japanese societal norms/expectations, I was already similar to some of those, for example the phone thing on public transportation, I never have sound on and I never have someone to call, so it won’t be a problem. I can’t remember any other at this moment, but just, some of the expectations aren’t a problem for me.

[@okandokandsson2078]

@@YuK_art It's absolutely not racist to do Swedish things in Sweden? I can agree with you that Sweden is very progressive and even our conservative parties are pretty progressive, but we are not throwing away our culture. It's gonna stay here for the rest of eternity. That example by the way, could you give me a link to it? I have never heard about it before and I know that there would be more people mad that the school wasn't allowed to raise the Swedish flag. That would make any swede mad.

[@YuK_art]

Samuel Bäckström okay, first off, I just want to apologize for blowing it out of proportion a bit, it’s a bad habit of mine and I keep screwing up because of it. Secondly, it happened in the village I live in, a bunch of people in my school was mad that they raised the Swedish flag, ofc it didn’t go far, the school didn’t pull down the Swedish flag. So there’s no, like article source, it’s just a memory of a day in my old school. So ofc we were allowed to raise the Swedish flag, people just got mad because the thought it was degrading the Muslims of the school

[@urashimahanaco]

@@YuK_art Balance each other thing really is a double sword thing. I think you know Japan pretty well, yes, pple here loves harmony therefore they try to balance each other. As a result, if you want to be in the part of society, you can't stay as who you are, and as a result, bullies are everywhere. The world's no.1 suicide rate is not Japan, it's Korea. But in Korea, it's more of an elder population who can not be optimistic about the future that suicide... whilst in Japan there are more of a below teenager population suicide... the number of young pple suicide is way higher than Korea which I think this society is NOT healthy at all. That's the reason why I like Europe. If you're different, pple rarely say you are strange or weird, they accept the difference. I think it's because Europe is a nation of many different countries with many different cultures, in Japan, this is an island nation and pple here seems to be allergic to 'different' types of pple... as a proof, I often hear in many pple's conversation such as "Oh, don't you think such and such girl/guy is strange/weird?" AND, the Japanese looooves to gossip. Watch the Japanese TV, "such and such actress is having an affair with such and such actor".... this type of gossip things are going on forever. Horrible country.

[@imsmrtlol]

My husband and I visisted the Ainu museum in Shiraoi today and saw Ryotaro! It took us a second before we realized why we recognized him! We are on our honeymoon in Hokkaido and used this video to plan some of our stops. It's been a great trip, definitely lots of amazing memories. Thank you so much for posting!

[@pax_praetorian]

I absolutely love the way they greet one another, so much respect. Honestly a culture of so much wealth and beauty.

[@gewdvibes]

Kaitlin Rose Japan ranks 3rd in the world in GDP and its much smaller than both the US and China

[@cameron5533]

PAX Pretorian unlike the UK

[@starstencahl8985]

Blobby Thing So what? There are almost 200 countries in the world. Not everyone needs to assimilate their country into cultural globalization. If it doesn’t fit you, you could visit all of the other 194 countries and find loads of people with different mindsets and cultures. Japan was always a country of isolation from the outside world, it’d be a shame if this culture was also lost in the process of synchronizing every country. Coming from europe myself, it’s pretty much a homogeneous blob by now

[@Kirby-Krios]

And famous JAV ^_^

[@dork_mork6953]

That was so incredibly wholesome when they asked Mr Sato to describe the steak in one English word and he just said "happy"!! I love it!

[@antisal4192]

watching old videos of AiJ is quite nice. especially during the winter, it's snowing outside, playing games and just listening to his voice. I feel blessed right now

[@Anthony_aus]

I clicked on one of your videos as a KZbin recommendation and I DID NOT expect to spend the next three HOURS thoroughly enjoying myself, your humour is bloody brilliant and you cover some really interesting topics! Subscribed and hello from Australia. Looking forward to more.

[@dallas9908]

Same man! I did this exact same thing probably 2 years ago now and haven't stopped watching since hahah Aussie to! How's that

[@luiscurasi5102]

The same, greetings from Peru

[@leftyfourguns]

Japan looks too perfect when it's snowing. This whole video looks like a movie set and it's just some random suburb

[@valpita3229]

Have to agree. Everytime i see a snowy scenerie in Japan, i'm sitting here with sparkling eyes.

[@Oliwolf78]

ikr here in New Jersey it looks pretty for the first like hour after snowfall when the streets aren't cleared then its just a bunch of CO2 filled gray snow piles along the roads and black ice everywhere :(

[@akidukimaria]

leftyfourguns 東北の雪は芸術です

[@addictiveconduct]

Someone with a true eye for film can make any scenery work no matter what the case. Chris, in my opinion, is doing an absolutely fantastic job. I have been really enjoying your videos. I am a fan of travel things. I really miss all of the shows that came out during the summer on the travel channel in the US showcasing cruise ships and theme parks. I really enjoy your take on everything you encounter. Keep up the great work. I cannot wait to see what else you have in store for us! P.S- I am really looking forward to your movie :)

[@martylucas8557]

L. Lawliet, RIGHT? I used to live in Budd Lake, NJ. I think it was the winter of ‘93 or ‘94...it started snowing on a Wednesday evening and didn’t end until Friday, late evening. We received over 48” of snow and has drifts over 14’ tall. Unreal! The6 best part was that there was only a dial up connection back then, so there was no expectation of working from home. It was a fun time with the Family!

[@AbroadinJapan]

So this was the most fun I've had producing a KZbin video ever. BUT, HAVE YOU EVER tried Japanese Beef? And HAVE YOU EVER experienced a hot spring in Japan? Let us all know below! And please don't forget to HIT the LIKE button if you want more videos! Thanks guys

[@HanyouOnikage]

+Abroadin Japan It shows man! I really enjoyed this.

[@MrCupa]

+Abroadin Japan You are the best :). Your videos are always interesting and fun . Your videos always cheer me up :).

[@Vidve]

+Abroadin Japan I had Wagyu while in my hotel, which was pretty much as you described it in the video. But I also managed to sneak in a visit to a top notch kobe beef resturant on my birthday while I was in Tokyo. Both wagyu and kobe beef are some of the best steak I've ever had. And I deeply, deeply regret not going to a Ryokan or Onsen while I had the chance. They were on my list of things to do, but I simply never got round to doing it. Absolute shame.

[@marikaefer]

+Abroadin Japan I haven't had really really great local specialty-grade beef yet, but the stuff I got at some shabu shabu / yakiniku places was already so amazing, it's hard to imagine there is something better. That stuff just melts in your mouth and oozes umami all over you. God, I love the quality in Japanese cuisine.

[@kjell3198]

+Abroadin Japan I've only been at a public indoors bath in Tokyo but it was amazing. Extremely refreshing, one could say that it was like a magic.

[@星そら-h7b]

日本の素晴らしさを世界の方に届けていただいて、本当にありがとうございます！！ 素敵な動画でした。

[@xburboyx]

Warning: Do not watch this at night with an empty stomach when you are on a diet.

[@sleepyegg_]

Too late :)

[@peyuko5960]

@@sleepyegg_ exactly what I was going to say!

[@Raichiyu]

I just did and now i hate every fiber of my being. I CRAVE BEEF

[@steelfalconx2000]

What diet doesn't let you have beef!?

[@Kareszkoma]

Me too. :D I'm doing the same. I just hope my daily 0.3-0.5kg loss will be the same tomorrow. That steak looked so good I'm drolling everywhere xD.

[@ineedmysyq]

How the hell could he make that British accent in the beginning, as a Japanese speaker .. Amazing

[@Oliwolf78]

Anyone can do a Texan accent, just yell YEE HOWDY YALL as loud as possible. And then listen to some banjo music

[@iSugarHeart]

Lol i dont know if it would offend anyone but i just start laughing everytime i hear that howdy accent :DD in movies or anywhere else i cant control myself

[@Svoorhout85]

Speaking with a Texan accent is quite easy. All you have to do is put a twaaang in your voice. Its almost musical. If you want to sound like a Californian girl, all you need to do talk without closing your mouth and make every sentence sound like a question?

[@dphorgan]

@@Svoorhout85 The southern California accent is known as a "vocal fry."

[@cavaalli]

lmao

[@robloxdude19]

Japan: The only country in the world where you can leave eggs boiling in the street and nobody will take them

[@The5thelemnt]

+Minarus Infernus You feel safe walking around at night as a girl by yourself as well.

[@eruno_]

+5thElemnt you can feel very safe walking alone at night in some other countries as well like Iceland or Liechtenstein

[@The5thelemnt]

Kôitsu_ I didn't know that. That is cool to know it can be like that in other countries. Unfortunately, I would never walk around at night in most places in the U.S. alone(where I live).

[@The5thelemnt]

***** !2am just to walk around!?! 0.o lol I have been there several times. I do love Seattle. First place I experienced Expresso coffee.

[@The5thelemnt]

***** Wow, nice! Reading all these places that are safe so late at night gives me hope for this world. :)

[@dacypher22]

My doctor said I am putting on weight. Next time I am just going to tell him I have been perfecting my marbling to increase my value.

[@TrackMediaOnly]

lol. Comment of the year.

[@Mr-WesleySnipzzz]

dacypher22 perfecting mabling? ?is it me or this comment doesn't make sense

[@MatthewLee90]

the best comment in youtube there is

[@iSugarHeart]

Thank you ! im dying now xDDD ahahahaha

[@HarryToeface]

Damn this sounds like something Natsuki would say!

[@Kidynamo123]

The tradition of small hospitality business in Japan is really remarkable. Staying at a peaceful ryokan in Kyoto was one of the most memorable experiences during my trip to Japan in 2015

[@richarddittbenner4503]

I lived in Japan for two years and had mostly traditional experiences in the village where I lived. Your experiences brought back fond memories. Domo arigato!

[@SteelKatanas]

Ryotaro seems like a very wise and funny guy, please make a video with Natsuki and him it'd be great!!!

[@JunnyJai]

0:46 Subtitles: Do I sound like a porn

[@chair5728]

Manga is the best form of literature

[@jonih3274]

natsuki mogi

[@robertp457]

I agree. It would be three awesome people in the same video.

[@bengates9722]

I can imagine the two of them fighting to be the top co-host on the channel If that was a video, that’d be amazing

[@Universum]

The amount of idiom that Ryotaro uses, especially when he said "innit", really impressed me. You can hear a little of the Japanese obviously, but when he gets into his English and uses certain phrases you can really hear that he's got the sound down. I think that's what I enjoy most about these vids when you have your friends in them.

[@AbroadinJapan]

+Universum Ryotaro knows his stuff! He's lived in the UK for a few years (and the US)

[@Universum]

+Abroadin Japan Nothing really beats being around the language like that in terms of sounding so genuine. Hope we get more of him in the future as well. My favourite part really is how your friends learn and speak English. But damn, that beef was incredible. The whole experience, and when Sato just said "Happy", it really came across just how great it was. Thanks for the vids.

[@AbroadinJapan]

(If you're watching it on 360p, wait about 15 minutes and come back and enjoy it in 1080p!)

[@Complexlick]

+Abroadin Japan But I don't want to wait for 15 minutes. Still, I want to watch it in 1080p... Why, o' great flying spaghetti monster, why!

[@ShinoAburame37]

You are the best JVlogger on KZbin

[@son_o_day]

Chris the English link for the onsen doesn't work

[@dizweeb8499]

hi, do people watch the champions league in Japan?

[@Comand86n2]

+Abroadin Japan ; That was an amazing post i loved it, it must have been an amazing expirience, i just hope to be lucky enough to expirience something like that for my self one day :)

[@snagzzzzz]

Thanks so much for this video! After seeing it, on my first trip to Japan I went and stayed at this ryokan for 2 nights in February. It was amazing, it was blanketed in snow and so peaceful and calm. I'd just come from Tokyo so it was great to relax outside of the city. The onsen was so beautiful and I can't wait to go back. I even met the owner, told him about this video and that it made me come here. He said thanks! He gave us free sake as a gift which was awesome. STRONGLY recommend for anyone else reading to go here if they can.

[@jok3d899]

I love Ryatoro and love seeing him in vids, his smugness is incredible!

[@AudhamEnThaTokyo]

Ryotaro is a lot of fun! I hope you'll do more videos with him.

[@Scottagram]

+Audham EnTha Natsuki and Ryotaro take over and Chris ends up third-wheeling on his own channel

[@ruinenlust_]

+ScottyWired xD

[@psychoticwater8110]

+ScottyWired NEVER. we need this British guy. o.o he brings a level of comedy and seriousness that I like, that only he could bring. He's not the British man you want, HE'S THE BRITISH MAN YOU NEED. >XD

[@ninjajake1225]

+Audham EnTha He's also very informative! I actually learned a few things about onsen culture listening to him.

[@AbroadinJapan]

+ScottyWired I see it all now - those two traitors and their treacherous scheme.

[@maggyxchuu]

I want to here Chris speak japanese so bad like every video I just wait until he says something in japanese bahaha

[@maggyxchuu]

**hear

[@Zinkx.]

+Sugar Chuu hey you can edit your comment ^_^ just hover your comment and click the little down arrow :3 *Edit see like dis >.o

[@maggyxchuu]

Kyon omg wow I totally didn't know that bahahah thank you c:

[@Zinkx.]

Sugar Chuu happeh to help ^_^

[@darkneon85]

+Sugar Chuu Hey does in the pottery video

[@blazednlovinit]

The innkeeper did seem like a lovely guy. Hope he's doing well out there.

[@Sweet_Savage87]

Two things: 1) my mouth is watering just watching. and 2) When good food brings you to tears, you know it's to die for. I was crying with your friend and I haven't even had any. Cheers.

[@TopicalUsername]

I wish people were this kind, respectful, and wholesome in the U.S. There are a lot of great people here but everyone's so preoccupied with their own lives that they rarely even acknowledge strangers.

[@VaporDan]

I have to admit this guy makes some pretty damn good videos.

[@howtoyoutube3903]

You know, I have really seen an evolution in the formatting of your videos and your confidence. Your formatting has come from a vlog style to a more professional, documentary style. Your confidence has grown and you can tell by the amount of jokes you make, and the actions you preform. Thank you for making such great videos.

[@Mariruska]

I literally found your videos today and I ABSOLUTELY love them!! It makes me want to go to Japan now X) - cheers, from Guatemala

[@urashimahanaco]

I've been to Guatemala. Your country is lovely! cheers from Tokyo!

[@spontaneousbootay]

Seeing stuff like this makes me adore Japan. I definitely need to experience this. The people are so friendly and respectful.

[@sasaki0009]

美味しそうに食べてるなぁｗ 観てるこっちも嬉しくなりますよｗ

[@BubblingkettIe]

It's amazing to see how videos have evolved on this channel over the years. I felt like I was watching a big budget documentary on BBC2. Well done man, great video.

[@Kismespades]

Having your eggs stolen is a big problem in the UK. I'm surprised that when they saw a Brit on the loose they didn't watch their eggs more closely. I'd never trust a Brit near my eggs.

[@quanbrooklynkid7776]

Lol

[@MnemonicHeadTrip]

lmao

[@FINNSTIGAT0R]

🇬🇧🥚🏃

[@thebitsanpiecesman4423]

Is it because you’re a fuck tard!!

[@Runarc]

Excellent directing, its like watching a actual documentary that is better than those shown on tv

[@bucho9701]

I just found myself bowing to the owner when he was bowing to Chris, this video is a very nice experience even though I'm not physically there yet

[@KuroNXIII]

This video was too futuristic for it's time hahahaha it's like a journey across japan before the series was even made 😂😂😂😂

[@takeaim420]

Great storytelling. Great cinematography. Great editing. The music is massively perfect for this type of travel vlog video. KEEP IT UP!

[@TheLAexplorer]

I see why this is your favorite video of 2016. I too prefer the traditional side of Japan to the high-tech Tokyo life. I met my girlfriend's family in Japan for the first time in 2016 and they were even more traditional than I expected. They took me to Yahiko Village, a Ryokan, and even an Buddhist ceremony during Obon. Needless to say I was the only Gaijin at all of these places but I didn't mind it at all. It felt like I had special access to authentic Japanese experiences which most tourists don't get to see. I wish I could live there but my Japanese is poor and I already have a career as a videographer in L.A. We'll see what 2017 has to offer...

[@z0mby44]

Hey Chris, i really liked your video, i tried to do a Spanish translation so more people can watch it!.

[@AbroadinJapan]

+killerzombie123 Yeah I'm seriously grateful! Thanks man!

[@GheTiTV]

+killerzombie123 Gracias por la traducción

[@yore5]

+WhoaNellyJake u aint funny man

[@danbreton9269]

+killerzomby Gracias por la traduccion!, se inglés pero se hace mucho mas facil y disfrutable con unos buenos subtitulos jaja

[@franciscagalleguillos3766]

Thank you!!

[@sigsin1]

All the meals you show us look like artwork.

[@LtColShingSides]

I'm always blown away by how nice their roads are! I know that's not the point of the video but they have such nice roads!

[@Harleylover14]

His English is amazing!

[@Paulabusa]

staying in a ryokan is one experience that all who visit Japan must try ...

[@schwenkbiddrotzer4642]

Easily my most favorite video from this channel! The atmosphere, editing and content is just so nice. And you can tell that for both of you the trip must have been a really nice experience! Greetings from Germany

[@MsJavaWolf]

This is one of the most relaxing videos on KZbin. I have rewatched it several times.

[@MrBlueSoup6]

Me too, probably my favourite video he has ever made. And wow, that like-to-dislike ratio on this video is fantastic

[@davidlee5984]

I'm binge catching up on these videos. I've always been interested in Japan and these videos are very educational. Thank you!

[@keithcleghorn5102]

They are cutting those beautiful steaks with a butter knife. I will enjoy that beef it's on my bucket list.

[@Skyreon]

Your videos are just so well-edited. I find myself watching this many many times a month.

[@minecastminecraft]

Light remote for the win!

[@AbroadinJapan]

+Paul Smith I live for light remotes.

[@Lorago]

I live for penises

[@tokunisikinaikatei]

Forty years ago, I stayed at Onogawa Onsen for 19 nights to get a driver's license. The carp was served as a specialty several times, but neither sashimi nor boiling was familiar to children in the city. I bought beef sashimi at a supermarket in Yonezawa and ate it.

[@eygy3757]

温泉行きたくなった😭❤️ 温泉、食べ物、お酒、おもてなしがいい旅館に行きたいなー！❤️

[@jenniferreid4479]

I'm going on holiday to Japan in August and I will be spending two days in a ryokan! I can't wait and from what you have shown they look beautiful!

[@pressefr]

This segment is so well produced.

[@Aenima308]

Someone put all of their eggs in one basket

[@destituteanddecadent9106]

When your country is so safe you're oblivious to the fundamentals of risk hedging😂

[@pr0v0cative4pple]

I laughed at the way Chris couldn't handle the sulphur water, that's what our well water smells and tastes here in coastal Florida. When you're a small child that has spent all day on a scorching beach and have been snorting saltwater all day, you're willing to drink anything, no matter how funky it smells.

[@andreasburkhardt4073]

thank you for these pictures! Perfectly filmed, mixed with the right amount of music & your humour. Great to visit Japan without leaving my armchair! Greetings from Speyer, Germany! Also loved your video about the Tokyo & area train stations!

[@ExecuteDemocracy]

What we're seeing here is Chris slowly becoming the David Attenborough of the Japanese world and exceeding the sky of time. Excellent narrating old boy, keep the videos coming 🙊

[@kendraa_______9981]

Living vicariously through Chris.

[@lunatoid5573]

Added Dutch subtitles, it's still waiting confirmation. Keep up the amazing videos Chris!

[@grotesmurfnewworldleader3164]

I just cant believe how nice and polite those people are.

[@kairodude8353]

I would love to visit japan, I used to think the coolest it could get would be exploring the downtown area of tokoyo but now I see this and it makes me realise how truly awesome japan is

[@thatwolffe3802]

we don't have this sort of service in the UK, in the uk when you stay at an Inn or hotel it is like "here is your room now piss off" I honestly do not like steak but even I want to try this

[@AbroadinJapan]

+ThatWolffe And that's at the best hotels

[@thatwolffe3802]

Abroadin Japan Yeah, it seems every hotel I have stayed at in good ol britain the staff always look like they don't want to be there. Best hotel I stayed at they actually thanked me for handing the keys back in, I wonder if people kept stealing keys XD

[@Vykk_Draygo]

+ThatWolffe So Fawlty Towers is true to life, then? ;)

[@thatwolffe3802]

Vykk Draygo pretty much XD

[@thatwolffe3802]

Mark I have stayed in good hotels ^^

[@alexandercarder2281]

Out of ALL the places you have shown in Japan this is my favourite and where I want to go and visit.

[@jenniferstine8567]

The college I went to has a culinary program. I had the privilege of going to a private dinner there as a meet and greet between the people who gave out scholarships and those who earned them. Luckily I got to avoid the awkwardness of this because mine didn't show up. I still remember how amazing the steak was. Knowing that I would probably never be able to afford to eat a steak like that again I made sure to enjoy it. It's been over 10 years and I still remember it. It was like going to heaven.

[@koichiharuta5807]

なんだろ、なんかこんなに感激されると、こちらとしても感激してなんか涙が出てきちゃう

[@tylerhensley3639]

Ah man..Japan seems like such a dream land in its own way I love it!

[@pepe951951]

ほっこりする動画ですね！ いま世界は大変な危機にさらされていますがこの動画を見て心がとても落ち着きました。 どうか、助かる未来に

[@dooganchode9447]

i agree

[@Soul_Donkey]

It's really interesting. A couple of years ago we went to Yonezawa and ate at Kongokaku as a result of watching this KZbin video. I can say that I had the best meal of my life so far there! We went to the top floor restaurant and had the Western Style Wagyu Beef Steak. The food was amazing and words can't describe how good it was. Thank you Chris for bringing these treasures to our attention.

[@firebolt100]

As an American from Southern California, I can't comprehend how impressive that meat tastes since American food products seem to prefer quantity over quality. Also, seriously craving a hot bath right now.

[@cloroxbleach6344]

There’re hot springs and wagyu beef in Cali, idk abt hot springs in SoCal but there’s definitely wagyu depending on the restaurant you go to

[@cloroxbleach6344]

For the food thing I’d say it really just depends on what type of food shopping culture you’re a part of, but generally yes, American portions tend to be larger comparably to other nations unless you’re at a higher end restaurant.

[@Madame_Anarchy1]

This video was soooo nicely filmed, I mean the way you got the images from the snow, food and places. Loved it!

[@texmexmurican8733]

"Happy" That put a smile on my face lol

[@MrJuliusJun]

Found out about this channel yesterday and had been binge watching until today, great content and absolutely fantastic channel. I need more ! Wishing to visit japan soon

[@Zelmel]

Rewatching this years later and two immediate reactions: Chris looks young af in this (yes I'm saying you're old now, old man who is younger than me), and also if Ryoutaro was English he'd totally have been a yob as a younger man.

[@RyanCocoMusic]

Out of curiosity, did you teach Ryotaro English? Just wondering as his english couldn't be smoother, and the accent he's picked up is hilarious.

[@BalmungAZ]

So glad he didn't got killed by the Isis hitting his head.

[@hanoli7933]

Balmung get killed**

[@mehdi76302]

@@reinersitanggang and what does muslims have to do with this?

[@quanbrooklynkid7776]

@@mehdi76302 lol

[@guacamolly_]

@@BalmungAZ 😂😂😂

[@hothotheat3000]

Blown away that they stood outside in the snow to bid you farewell. I’d have cried.

[@GeorgiaSnowUK]

The first Risottaro video! I am _so_ loving revisiting your back-catalogue after reading the book!

[@StarReel]

I'm soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo jealous. Also, great production value on the video, keep up the good work!

[@piskipa]

I'll live in Japan for 2 years starting this July, I hope I can get this kind of awesome experiences with cool people like you do in all your videos! :)

[@a-vick913]

MartinCL take me with you...

[@まぬけんちゃんねる]

素晴らしい動画をありがとう！

[@georgesg1683]

Thank you for an amazing country! (驚くべき国にありがとう！).

[@christimson6233]

Man... I don't know how I stumbled on this video, but it's one of the most peaceful and happy videos I've seen. Thanks for sharing your experiences.

[@mickyj0101]

Ryotaro: I am a purple guy. Now his plans to kill chris make sense.

[@pigeoncat3786]

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[@yamasaa]

6:50 Just accept the chub & tuck into your life!

[@youn00ber]

+Mariāno Papa bless!

[@yamasaa]

youn00ber That's a 10!

[@nokbient]

Live the meme

[@yamasaa]

Yuvaez I think it's the other way around. And you might ask why, but I'll say this in my defense: "REALLY?!"

[@Niberugi]

+Mariāno Appreciate ya, Chris!

[@MyLifeJapanTV]

You guys make a cool travel team. It wouldn't surprise me one bit of your next video was sponsored by some major airline or travel agency. Keep up the good work!

[@kevinscarpa9699]

Took a trip here as result of this video. Outstanding place.

[@taritokun]

Thanks Kevin!

[@Phy-sy5zj]

Usually, I don't really like Japanese travel/culture channels at all (can't even tell why. Am I the only one?). But I totally love yours and can't stop watching your videos.

[@ちゃむちゃむ-o6y]

温泉動画またみたいですー。すごくいやされます。

[@hotangel7766]

Argh!! Everytime i watch chris's vlogs makes me so hungry.. 😫😫 Especially while they are eating japanese food. 🍙🍱🍣🍥🍜🍢🍘 Oishi katta!!

[@Qeisama]

Oh God this brings about the memories I first came to Japan and try onsen. I was with my friend Takuya and he undressed casually while telling me to leave my clothes on the rack and I was like, what??? *Culture Shock* But the funniest thing is a Pakistani guy went in afterwards and saw the whole thing and shout "Allah!" and then passed out. His Indian friend dragged him out while apologizing to everyone. Gosh I miss Japan already...

[@u.s.a6397]

A Pakistani, an Indian, *FRIENDS?* THAT'S BEAUTIFUL!

[@joelrizkyw]

Hahaha i just laughed after i read this 🤣

[@a-vick913]

Yup, classic japan

[@VanBurenOfficial]

r/thathappened

[@donaldferguson9418]

U.S.A Of course. Indians and Pakistanis are brothers

[@noname-wx8qq]

your videos are all very nicely edited

[@-KonyokuJoshi]

雪景色最高ですねー♨️

[@BelloBudo007]

Another fun video with loads of tips. Thank you gentlemen.

[@stevenmullins7512]

Ryokan's music choice made me smile so hard! Good on him!

[@高橋敏幸-k8l]

今、米沢に出稼ぎに来てる者です。 米沢牛とは話がかわるけど、実は日本酒の文化は第二次世界大戦時で壊れてるんだ。 三倍醸造と言って本当の日本酒に水、飲料アルコール、醸造用糖類を混ぜてニセ日本酒を造るのが主流派なんだ。（大企業はほとんどそうだ） ところが米沢周辺は昔ながらの酒蔵が多くて、飲料アルコール、醸造用糖類を入れない本物の日本酒が飲める。 私の推薦は「米鶴」、隣町の高畑町の酒だけど美味い。 ちなみに高畑町は日本で一番ワイナリーの多い町でもある。 ワインも日本酒も醸造酒は基本的に量産できない物なのだ。（蒸溜酒は違う）

[@nowgaku]

米鶴、憶えておきます。

[@なべきよ-h9w]

高畠町です、漢字が違います。日本三大文殊の一つ、亀岡文殊もあります。

[@tomohiroino6553]

高畠町の「米鶴」もいいけど、川西町の「樽平」「住吉」も良いよ。 米沢の「東光」「沖正宗」は吟醸酒はおいしいけど、それ以外は三倍醸造だからおすすめできないです。 米沢牛は米沢市内にもすき焼きやしゃぶしゃぶのおいしい割烹とか、ステーキ屋とかあるけど、小野川温泉や白布温泉、南陽の赤湯温泉の旅館の夕食で召し上がられる方が間違いないです。温泉も楽しめて一石二鳥ですよ。 あと、上山・葉山温泉の「古窯」とかでもおいしい米沢牛を堪能できます。

[@tomohiroino6553]

@@なべきよ-h9w あと、米沢周辺は米沢牛だけじゃなくてラーメンのおいしい所も多いですね。米沢を訪れる方は機会があれば米沢ラーメンも食べて欲しいです。

[@ashelilly]

This is so amazing and inspires me to work hard and make it to japan ! Keep making amazing videos . P.s I rewatch your videos all the time !

[@sundialsoft]

We stayed in a Ryoken in Nozawa this year. A lovely experience. The onset is an experience everyone should try. I found it to be very warm so could not stay in for a long leisurely relax. (I noticed the comment about leaving eggs. You can leave your iPad and laptop and go off for a while knowing they will still be there when you return)

[@patriciacovey4310]

“Borderline” by Madonna is gold. Can’t believe you’ve never heard it!

[@cogareth]

13:20 "female cows" made me chuckle. (Cows are the term used for mature female cattle. Bulls are the male for Cattle. Heifer are the female cattle that has not birthed yet. - with love, from South Africa, where we have cattle walking around in town. xo)

[@D0S81]

i cant believe this is only six years ago! Chris looks so young!

[@MsAnimelady]

I've also stayed at a ryokan, and I also cannot recommend it highly enough. I stayed at one in 2008, and I still remember the experience.

[@nook1617]

2021 and the scenery in this vid is still the most stunning thing

[@MojoWesker]

This video made me feel really happy. Japan is such a beautiful country. The people especially!