Escape to the Japanese Countryside | Relaxing Ambient 4k

[@ChrisAbroad]

When I'm not making videos for Abroad in Japan, this is where I spend as much times as I can. I've never made an ambient video such as this before, so I haven't a clue if anyone will watch it. In many ways I made it for myself to stick it on in the background while I edit or if I'm having a bad day. But I hope to do a few more in the coming months and if there's a type of location you'd like me to feature, let me know! I'm open to ideas. For now though, enjoy the video. Hopefully, you'll be able to find the peace and relaxation you're looking for. ***Whenever I've been stressed this year I've found myself revisiting this stunning location, nestled amongst the luscious rice fields of north Japan, with Mount Chokai - the tallest mountain in the region - looming in the clouds overhead. If you find yourself looking for an escape from a stressful day, launch this video on your nearest screen, turn the volume up and let the sound of the stream, the cicadas and the gentle breeze whisk you away to the Japanese countryside - just for a short while.***

[@Huzzy123]

Winter in Aomori would be really cool.

[@lix.a]

This is great! I do enjoy these types of videos. Helps me de-stress. Thanks Chris.

[@phedran]

I'd definitely be interested in a critter noise sleep track, something like crickets or frogs or wind in leaves, not sure if I could fall asleep to a cicadas track but I'm willing to try.

[@Huzzy123]

Abroad Perspective loving these more stylised videos.

[@rebekas6251]

It may not get the most views or likes but it is much appreciated, love the video, thank you Chris! Just what I needed for my yoga session today 👍

[@BeerdyBruceLeeCentral]

I'd love to visit this place someday. Thanks for sharing this.

[@ChrisAbroad]

It's a shame most folks never get up to Yamagata! It's an absolutely beautiful region.

[@kamkam9600]

@@ChrisAbroad I agree and I thank you for making these videos giving us exposure to these absolutely stunning locations. I DON'T KNOW WHY YOU'D EVER LEAVE JAPAN THOUGH.

[@zheson5-speed953]

@@kamkam9600 No country is perfect, Japan also has its downsides. Especially for foreigners.

[@kamkam9600]

@@zheson5-speed953 that's not the reason he's leaving for!

[@zheson5-speed953]

@@kamkam9600 I'm not even talking about Chris, I'm talking about Japan in general. Plus, you literally wrote "I DONT KNOW WHY..etc"

[@ssbbrandon1654]

I was waiting for the part when Chris would jump out and scare everyone with a loud noise

[@borkatapz6686]

Same

[@takuan650]

HAR HAR!

[@user-lb5zl2dz8z]

yoroshiku onegashi. . . .RAAAA

[@psypsy751]

I thought it'd be Natsuki and I skimmed through the video to find him.

[@KirkLau]

I thought he's gonna swear in the background...

[@chrisgiannopoulos2306]

I remember Chris talking about this concept on the podcast recently! Glad he's giving it a shot! Perfect for background media for studying

[@ChrisAbroad]

The Abroad in Japan Podcast is one great big spoiler haha.

[@birdsoup4355]

@@ChrisAbroad can you please upload the link to your podcast channel so I can check it out I cant find it. thank you very much

[@RealmDesigner]

@@birdsoup4355 It's on Spotify.

[@birdsoup4355]

@@RealmDesigner thank you very much for your help

[@cLam1990]

Is this real footage? The grass looks so artificially perfect, and the mountain view... holy moly

[@ChrisAbroad]

Bloody good weather!

[@FlowUrbanFlow]

I've been to Yoshiwara prefecture (south of Fuji) and it really looks this beautiful

[@cLam1990]

Amazing

[@MatthiasBlume]

I'm assuming that "grass" is rice...

[@MatthiasBlume]

@@overthewebb Fair enough. :)

[@kylemclachlan8651]

New channel incoming: ChrisBroadASMR

[@ChrisAbroad]

ABROADINANASMR

[@sembadabimo]

@@ChrisAbroad Yes

[@kylemclachlan8651]

Abroad Perspective far too angry to be relaxing, don’t bother.

[@Floninjalo]

A Broad ASMR Perspective

[@terminallyonline5296]

Ambient Abroad

[@comontoshi]

I loved the breeze moving the leave. I was project manager for replacement of a natural channel irrigation ditch about this size with a concrete channel, the people living nearby complained that they wouldn’t be able to hear the water, so we imbedded large stones in the bottom to replicate the natural channel and keep the natural sound of water flowing over stones . Good job. 😻👍👍

[@oussamarhouri1562]

this landscape really amazing gorgeous all the good words deserve

[@CHEFPKR]

Absolutely fantastic and such a different take than your Shinjuku video.

[@gewglesux]

Love Shinjuku...

[@srikrishnabhat6793]

Didn't expect to see you here, Chef! What a pleasant surprise! Anyway, should have expected it given that you did spend a brief amount of time in Japan and still like the country and its food.

[@FromGroundUp1]

hopeful for a collab soon once this pandemic ends

[@octobomb]

yes its Chef PK XD

[@octobomb]

@St0rm Ranger When your trapped in a house that can get pretty cold in the country side a happy ending makes for warm moments ;)

[@mizulayzma-hlm.bontilao616]

Been so Stressed out Lately, I just need to Meditate And this is the Video that i need. Thanks Chris.

[@Amit-id2zx]

Petition to make this a series/playlist. Finally! I can use my TV’s 4K capabilities.

[@j-pg2104]

Yes! I love this. The fact that there is no music makes this perfect. Too many videos like this are ruined by cheesy piano music when all you need is sound of nature.

[@jeanj753]

I was half expecting Chris and Natsuki to jump out in a sword battle

[@thefirstthrownmolotov6852]

That would've been hilarious; one of them approaching from the background, the other from the right and having a Kurosawa-like duel in the field of billowing grass. Needs more falling maple leaves, though.

[@panhem7149]

Ryotaro wearing a swimsuit and swimming by in the water.

[@ibukunokunoye4795]

@@panhem7149 😂😂 So imaginative

[@kiyahforever]

I'm suddenly crying. But in a peaceful, letting go of all my worries, ready to embrace happiness sort of way.

[@eveulysses1267]

This could NOT have come at a better time - I'm am in such a stressed mood, cloudy British grey skies and TONS of work - this is perfect

[@englishatheart]

I'll take your cloudy British skies (especially if there's rain) over sunshine. Will never understand the obsession with sunshine. It hurts the eyes and cooks the skin. Neither are pleasant. 😂 Don't get me wrong, the earth needs sunlight (and without the sun there would be no moonlight, which I love), but I will always choose rainy or snowy days over sunny and hot days.

[@midorikimi]

Put it up on my tv and after just watching for a little while i already feel comfortable. Makes me want to lay down and feel that gentle breeze while watching the clouds in the distance.

[@markbadante7384]

True fact - alot of us here alone and in silence during covid need back ground noise. Ambient noise has become a big thing now with me and helps me get through the day. I like the video very relaxing. BTW I got 30 channels I watch and you are number 1 and have been for last 3 yrs. Keep up the amazing work.

[@ChrisAbroad]

Thanks for the kind words Mark - and yeah I absolutely agree, what with so many folks trapped indoors, there's a lot of value in ambient escape videos such as this.

[@ibukunokunoye4795]

@@ChrisAbroad great video! You're one of my favorite KZbinrs. Your videos are just so entertaining.. they're like the BBC travel TV series but just much better!! Can't wait to see your next main video 👀😊

[@jahd5790]

My noise would be my neighbors yelling at each other.

[@LaNoir.]

Same, I play 24/7 Nelson laughing at people to simulate real schoollife for myself

[@gekkouga-sl7lb]

Loving the diversity this year, using this weird time to experiment with other content idea's is a smart move!

[@PatrickofShireland]

Even though I can’t trust you because of the revolutionary war, you still can put me at ease with these videos. Bravo Chrispy Creme

[@theonk3361]

You guys are the rebel, stop complaining (j/k if not obvious)

[@PatrickofShireland]

Theron K 😂

[@kingnidfrogg3748]

Making videos like these that seem a little out of the ordinary really carry the old school KZbin vibe. Doing the videos you enjoy yourself. Love it

[@Chalepastel]

beautiful shot excellent colours I'm getting a digital frame to put this video on an eternal loop

[@shadoedove]

Perfect for relaxation, meditation. I have been having trouble sleeping. I need exercise. Instead, I listen to this on my large screen smart TV surround sound and make afghan blankets for Christmas. Love it. Thank you

[@davidgensemer502]

My guy you have no idea how much I've been wanting something like this, 1000/10 will watch on repeat for a couple hours while studying

[@cheyennegordon997]

When I’m having trouble sleeping I keep coming back to this video and I fall asleep really fast, it seems so beautiful and peaceful

[@JadedConfusion2]

I sat here for 3 minutes waiting for something to happen before actually reading the title

[@SeraphySpate]

Perfect for a lazy summer afternoon nap. Somehow it reminds me of my childhood. Summer days too hot and the house so quiet and peaceful in the early afternoons, the sun beaming in making a perfect yellow rectangle on my wall, I’d fall asleep waiting. As a kid I would say I was bored out of my mind lol but those moments are rare and missed now.

[@MrYotsuki3]

It's just missing a Natsuki in the background, enjoying his cigarette, coffee, then another cigarette as he enjoys the scearny.

[@BlueCreatesKun]

Naaah we need a natsuki in the background playing hardcore metal on his guitar lol

[@SirSmythingtonKappa]

We need a lofi hiphop radio style video with Natsuki

[@ThomasinaJefferson-ke7xs]

SirSmythington YESSSSS!!!!!!

[@ChrisAbroad]

You're going to love the sequel then!

[@赤眼帯ilikethesting]

@@ChrisAbroad 👀👀

[@tastymuesli9304]

Seems like a very relaxing spot, would love to visit it one day! Thanks for sharing!

[@arathornd5613]

Dear Lord I’ve been hoping you would make one of these. I really enjoy this kind of video to put up on the TV while I’m working. Great background sound and ambience to lower my stress level.

[@d3x7r0]

I'm absolutely loving the colour grading on the video. The blue sky, the green grass... Absolutely stunning!

[@Cosmocristy]

I wish I had this kind of videos even before the quarantine. I'm really happy you are sharing this beautiful scene Chris, thank you so much!

[@johncanoy5176]

Whenever im very stress because of the online class, so much work given to us even though we're experiencing pandemic, i just watch videos or vlogs about japan like this. It's the stress reliever for me.

[@Neverosis]

Nice and relaxing video. Would be cool if when you'll be staying in a hotel or somewhere with a view of the city and capture the rain and busy scinary. Something oddly satisfying , hope I'm not the only one :)

[@kinda5510]

Yes I definitely agree, when I was in Japan a storm passed by and it rained in the village and it was the most relaxing and peaceful view and sound to listen to.

[@Skipadoo]

videos like this not only make me feel at peace, but also inspire me to do more with my life. there's so much beauty out there in the world and I plan on seeing it all one day

[@mixhael9670]

on a side note gotta love how chris has kept hold of his english dialect after all these years.. 'BLOODY GOOD WEATHER'

[@ScrinGeneral17]

The fact that you can see the mountain so clearly from this far goes to show how clean the air really is.

[@OniiChanBest]

I expected you to popup somewhere in the grass

[@MyVanir]

Just like Mr. Nesbitt, Chris knows the first lesson of not being seen.

[@joneseyswords471]

Thank you for posting this. One of my cats and I just sat here together and were quiet for the 1st time all day. The peace and loveliness are much appreciated.

[@laurenjen]

This is so satisfying to play in the background whilst studying, it’s so peaceful

[@fionnmaccumhail76]

This is the ambient sounds to relax or to put you to sleep if you have sleeping problems. It is so calm.

[@mauranonnis9314]

Oh my God. This is like ASMR. Please, don't stop Chris.

[@zachfay5416]

This is bloody brilliant, thank you for making an authentic Japanese ambience video. The cicadas mixed with the soft rushing waters really helps calm my nerves.

[@xaraxen]

There's a farmer here that became puzzled of a gaijin sitting out there smiling right beside his fields.

[@RenerDeCastro]

These videos make me miss Japan even more. This kind of atmosphere is just soothing.

[@jaishankar619]

This is the perfect live wallpaper

[@thepirate.princess]

This is perfect to have on in class when my pupils are doing handwriting practice. It makes them feel calm and reminds me that someday, I WILL get to Japan. Thanks for helping a tired British teacher through another traumatic day of lockdown in the UK!

[@comeon1919]

My suggestion would be people watching in your local town 😊 if there is a cafe still open where you can sit outside enjoying a few beers and just let the camera run 🥰 All the best from a 🇬🇧 subscriber

[@robinorona1670]

omg, thank you! this is EXACTLY what i was looking for when i clicked onto youtube, just now. because of the pandemic, i'm alone in an office on the 38th floor of downtown seattle. i've been alone in this office since mid-february. i usually like your lively videos, they help fill up the dead quiet of this place. today, though, i'm feeling a bit under the weather & my view, while vast, is dreary (yesterday was spectacular). i needed something to relax me & take me away & this was the very first thing on the screen. hope this finds you well, chris, & with a smile in your heart. thanks, again. cheers.

[@commanderlilium3201]

I looove this 🥺 it would be amazing if you did a series of these with varying sounds (one in a city,, one in a small town ones during various festival, one near the ocean, etc)

[@sociableplague]

A beautiful and relaxing ambient video. Thank you Chris. 💗

[@borkatapz6686]

No way, Chris. I was just doing my homework and you uploaded this chill video which really helped me do it. Please, keep these videos! The fact that u are doing something like the thing u like and at the same time showing us beautiful places in Japan is just an amazing idea of a video. Keep the good work, I beg you.

[@HipnikDragomir]

Lol I was about to click on the channel name to see if there were more and look who it is. Thanks, Chris. Whenever you get the chance, more of these would be fantastic.

[@toff2042]

There are no words that can describe how much i love this.

[@sethusk]

I feel like my brain and spirit have been refreshed. Thanks so much!

[@GoSeanKeane]

Hi Chris, just wanted to say great video. My family is from Aizu and I got to visit there a lot as a kid and in my teens, but since starting work and with Coronavirus I haven't been able to visit my family there as I currently live in the US. This reminds me a lot of Bandai-san in Aizu and brought back a lot of good memories of just lazying about as a kid there. I really appreciate the video and keep up the great work!

[@Smashtacular01]

10 hour version please and thank you.

[@DiggingForFacts]

Chris: "I think I'll make a nice 30-minute clip of calming water and wind noises to help people relax." Cicada: "Do you remember the song of my people? No? Oh, then let me sing it again for you."

[@davidkleinii1911]

Legit always thought anime used the same exact cicada audio effect, heard them in this and was like "did he edit in that generic cicada audio?" used to live in illinois and had them a bunch but don't remembering them always sounding the same lol

[@bwalton81]

Just what was needed. Back in England today was so unbelievably grey, with consistent drizzle, a middling chill, and just the air of depression as we enter the next phase in our realisation of where we are in 2020 as we think of what’s to come.

[@goldentrout4811]

Greenery in the countryside with cicada sounds? This is like one of my summer anime but in real life. Thanks dude!

[@creepie0520]

I use this for study sometimes. Relaxing atmosphere while studying

[@creepie0520]

And here I am one year later. The reason why came back is, because I remembered while studying right now. So, I'm going to listen to this again. Looking back to your old comments feels odd.

[@_PM__]

I call shenanigans. Ok, Chris didn't actually say it was one long 30 minute clip, but I started out assuming it was. I sat here listening and watching what should have been a very relaxing video but kept thinking, something isn't right. In 30 minutes time the clouds never moved. Then I started becoming very unrelaxed and watching the rhythm of the water and the grass swaying, and it was the same over and over again. It seems like it is a two second clip repeating itself. It's spliced very well and now that I know, I can enjoy it and not feel like I'm experiencing a glitch in the matrix :)

[@kiiturii]

its so well cut it's insane. You'd think that it would be really easy to see the point where it resets but nope edit: ahh I see, the grass goes a bit blurry right as it resets so you cant see a hard cut. Impressive

[@_PM__]

@@kiiturii It really is impressive considering how short of a clip he used. I'm guessing it was about 2 seconds long. I think he centered on the flowing water as it is seamless. It just happened that after a couple seconds the water was perfect for repeating the clip. The water is also the place where most people would center their attention as it more active than the gentle sway of the grass and tree branches.

[@bunnyfire58]

@@_PM__ No, there are some drifting spots that do not repeat that quickly. He may have spliced it at some point but not just two seconds.

[@RookieCookieWookie]

Nothing beats this kind of peace. I hope someday I'll get to visit the countryside of Japan.

[@StuDaMan100]

The only thing that's missing is bickle

[@V1ZUALWARL0CK]

I find myself coming back to this video often, I wish I wasn't so afraid of going out and seeing the sights. The fear of judgement and my own insecurities really do fog my mind, but I feel at ease when I hear the sounds of nature.

[@Rapdaddypaddy]

Like the start menu for the best JRPG you’ll ever play. Love it!

[@talkyr]

Absolutely incredible and relaxing mood. Love the sound of the water and cicadas!

[@connorgriffth7567]

For whatever reason I have a recurring image in my mind of living in the Japanese countryside. This video is very similar to the image that comes to my mind. Though I have never been to Japan, I hope I'll be able to buy a place in the countryside one day.

[@garden.alchemi]

Same!! 🥰

[@jiyuu2544]

The effect wind has on long grass such as this will always amaze me

[@ThomasinaJefferson-ke7xs]

The cicadas are starting to be hypnotic but I’m almost hearing music ... almost like when you can baaaarely hear someone else’s earbuds ...

[@bird5119]

woooah that's so nice and... clean? beautiful? serene? It looks so realistic yet surreal. To believe that this planet has a place like this... what a place.

[@KillerTacos54]

Omg I can’t believe you actually did this. You were talking about this with Pete on the podcast but I didn’t expect it to happen so soon XD

[@DeathWishProject]

No joke, I come back to this video probably once a month to just chill and reminisce about my time living in Japan's country side. Thanks for uploading it.

[@UltimatePwnageNL]

If you make more of these in 4K I'm going to buy a huge-ass OLED tv, hang it on the wall as if it where a window, and get some scented candles to match the videos. Never mind, just checked the price of OLED tv's vs plane tickets, guess I'll just come over in spring

[@SomeBody-ce3gq]

Hahaha!!

[@Jazking95Plays]

This is giving me some animal crossing vibes, just a relaxing walk, shaking trees, talking to villagers etc.

[@cringeypopsicle589]

I wonder who lives there, it looks "like a magic"

[@MrJjg123ish]

New favorite ambient noise vid!!! As soon as I saw this shot in the car travel vid, I had to get a screenshot so I could always have it in hand as a motivator to get to Japan. Thank you Chris @AbroadPerspective. You are without a doubt my favorite entertainer

[@Pie-jacker875]

Good job not losing the camera in the water, Chris

[@pradeeppanchi1733]

The only KZbinr I am willing to watch double ads without skipping it❤️❤️

[@theofficialzach]

I bet this is Chris’s wallpaper on his laptop. Everything is so beautiful.

[@autumbreeze1129]

I could certainly see myself sitting down and enjoying the quiet peace of this area for a few minutes

[@The_Custos]

There should be a few echoes of you saying, "Abroad in a pan", in here somewhere. Nice though.

[@Eiensakura]

So, Chris Broad opening a restaurant, or is he the main ingredient instead?

[@ThomasinaJefferson-ke7xs]

Eiensakura 😂☠️

[@edniz]

The gentle movement in the rice fields is so mesmerising.

[@samsoner2]

Nothing. Still nothing. Natsuki: “Cycle, Bicycle!”

[@JaxlamKing]

This is my go-to video to forget about my anxiety before I go to bed.

[@muhammedikbalyesiltas794]

Damn this shot is so perfect! Mind if I use it as a reference for a landscape painting ? It surely inspires me a lot haha.

[@Watashiwapitadesu]

I love ambient sounds when working and relaxing; and I love Japan. Thank you for making this video. The shot composition is near flawless and the sound quality is amazing as well. Thank you for making this video, I'll be sure to play it on loop the following week.

[@tccandler]

Did you guys see that one blade of grass at the @12:53 mark? WOW!

[@adi-panda]

That was crazy cool! Good find! Put me on your most handsome face list.

[@magnetman1442]

Huh?

[@Wafflethyme]

EvilTrashPanda Whoooooooshhhhh

[@magnetman1442]

@@Wafflethyme yeah nvm I was looking for something specific on screen and didn't read it as a joke XD

[@alexanderg1935]

And I fell for it

[@emilylight1457]

Randomly discovered this while watching more of Chris's other videos. This is exactly what I needed to relax after a long day of swearing at the cold, ice, and snow that has been making it very difficult to take care of my dairy cows here in rural PA, USA. February always feels like the LONGEST month here. Wish I could teleport/time travel to this beautiful place for a mini vacation.

[@powza3016]

chris has been working on his camera skills i see

[@alliedarda7375]

This is absolutely gorgeous. Ambient videos are so chill. And the view of the mountain is impressive!

[@venison-j2r]

POV: You wish your life was like that.

[@xuhu8967]

The background sound also helps rewind at the end of the day and fall asleep now 👍👍

[@FM-dm8xj]

i was a skeptic at first but the more you listen to it, the more it reels you in.

[@orangemage9522]

Please do more of these! This is such a wonderful way to relax. I would regularly watch different locations and seasons, maybe a long train ride. This could be the new meditation video.

[@inahokiyotaka6203]

This sound and scenery makes me feel so grounded. I love it.

[@MomCat6000]

Will be playing this in a loop on one of my monitors at work next week! A super chill screen saver!

[@noureldean5190]

Great quality! I feel like I'm sitting there. when I watch this I forget about everything in life. THIS. IS. THE. GREAT ESCAPE!

[@Ufo757]

Thank you for sharing this. Words can not describe this beauty.

[@andrewscott6295]

I love that you can just do whatever you are feeling at the time on this channel. What a beautiful place

[@oesoy]

I love POV walks and these ambient background videos. They are perfect for these imperfect covid times. By all means, keep posting this kind of content!!