How NOT To Spend Your First 24 Hrs in Tokyo |

[@NatzoXavier]

Pete is now my favourite version of Ned Flanders

[@cheriestl]

Yes!!!

[@Ricky-oi3wv]

Nedu Frandaru. I'll call the police and see myself out

[@luckystarfgc]

Pete is now my favorite version of Luigi

[@TheKingOfBeans]

Stupid sexy Flanders

[@Charliegirl8645]

Omggg he is 😂😂😂

[@draroking]

So good to see Pete finally in the studio!!!!!!

[@Zoyphinx]

Yes!

[@fattiger6957]

Pete looks like a high school science teacher in the thumbnail.

[@raymondh5558]

Walter?

[@blah7075]

It's so good to see Arthur Shelby finally on the podcast!

[@juancarloscuaocastellanos8813]

"This Podcast is under new management, by order of the Peatey Blinders!" 😂😂😂

[@blah7075]

@@juancarloscuaocastellanos8813 Peatey Blinders is gold.

[@WispyFrost371]

-196ºC is the boiling point of Nitrogen, they must be using liquid nitrogen to freeze the fruit. Absolute zero is -273ºC

[@hamishalker-jones9157]

Absolutely!

[@UnchainedPassion]

wtf pete looking so dapper!

[@jb0258jr]

I've been waiting for you two to do something together irl, since the very first Journey Across Japan! Super happy to see it!

[@MJae204]

It’s so nice to see the two of you together! Hope you have a wonderful trip Pete 😊

[@rikvdmark]

So cool to see you guys standing next to each other. Have a good time in Japan Pete!

[@BassicswithPaul]

Yes! The reunion we so sorely needed. The first episode of Abroad in Japan I watched was with both of you in Osaka, from then I was hooked. Looking forward to your adventures in the upcoming videos.

[@raeperonneau4941]

Pete scrubs up beautifully! He is looking very handsome!

[@statesminds]

Loving seeing Pete and Chris in same place

[@gravitydivide2576]

🎉 What a beautiful morning to wake up before dawn to see PETE! Is finally back. I cant wait for lots of videos with him!

[@silis_pap8473]

Nikko is definitely worth it! Very beautiful place with lots of hidden and some less hidden paths, the mausoleum is bloody fantastic, surrounded by great scenery. 9/10

[@vickybowen2039]

The Abyss and the Woodcraft place are great too!

[@Renato-wp7pi]

Speaking of Lost, busines is very brisk...attempted five times to enter! Congratulations, Mr. Broad!

[@SallyMandy]

It's giving Ned Flanders in Peaky Blinders

[@Momo_1412]

Great to see England’s Top Japan Enthusiast back in Japan. Enjoy your week guys!

[@timothyfolkins4651]

Top enthusiast who has never heard of Nikko? I guess being an enthusiast does not imply being knowledgeable.

[@Secondary_Identifier]

I seem to recall, several years ago now, that Chris promised to make Pete eat a candied hornet the next time they were able to get together... 🤔

[@nashsingh970]

WOW, FINALLY!!! It is like an Alien vs Predator mashup 😀I have been waiting a long time to see you guys in studio together.

[@Macho_Fantastico]

Pete looking sharp. Watch out ladies.

[@wanno83]

So glad to hear you are going to Nikko, I've been to Japan five times over the last 15 years and it's one of my favourite areas to visit! Its so close and easy to get to from Tokyo + easy to hire a car and drive around - the temple complex is great, and visiting all the surrounding areas is awesome. Great gyoza at utsonomiya, theres a kamakura festival at yunishigawa in winter, the town of kinugawa onsen is so interesting to walk around with all the abandoned buildings, you can also go canyoning or kayaking there, kawaji onsen is a beautiful small village filled with abandoned buildings as well, and although I thought it might be tacky and had low expectations - Edo Wonderland is so good! The ninja show is EXCELLENT. I also stumbled onto Ryuokyo gorge one day when our plans were cancelled, and it is one of my favourite scenic walks in Japan so far! I went in June so it was vivid green and stunning, but I think it would look beautiful in any season. There's also an amazing abandoned 'Western Village' with animatronics like Westworld, and it looks incredible but I've always been too chicken to go in there and look around. The area used to be such a hot spot - I think it would be so great if tourists were encouraged to go there more so they can get the money and interest to fix up some of the areas that are falling apart.

[@wanno83]

Also wanted to add - Chris - my last trip to Japan I went to Aomori and Oirase Gorge, thanks to one of your videos. Absolutely loved it - thanks for sharing these places with us!!

[@t0mes]

Long in the making. Glad to see Pete and Chris together again!

[@SatanSupimpa]

You should sell glasses that come with nose and mustache as podcast merch.

[@Fluffy-v9p]

This is a nice episode with pete actually in the studio! Great one again Chris!

[@azaimarazali2450]

yay pete’s back in japan🎉 お帰りなさい〜

[@nanashi7779]

Ayyy I've been waiting to see Pete in person in the studio

[@rorolonglegs4594]

thanks for the podcast guys!! it always cheers me right up. I hope Pete has a lovely trip!!

[@javierfurus5222]

I was just thinking when we will se Pete again in the podcast or Abroad in Japan channel again - and then suddenly this episode popped up. Very happy to see you two together, the chemistry is always so much fun!

[@Nattie1507]

Pete channeling that Peaky Blinders vibe

[@JasSchMin]

Fantastic to see you both together! Have a lovely fun time on your trip. Can’t wait to see the video on it when it’s out 😊

[@NicolaiLol]

This really does do spark joy.

[@vitol849]

Pete in the houseee🥳🥳🥳

[@amie6243]

Seeing you guys together is great!

[@wehojm7320]

Wow! Pete looks pretty good for 6 hrs of sleep in 2days. Your banter was quite snappy and humorous. Can’t wait to see what you lads get up to in the coming days.👍🙏😜🤪

[@solhiam49]

Nikko is definitely a good place to visit if you go to the lake. There are lots of hiking trails around waterfalls around there, it's beautiful

[@Genyuro]

It was remarkably chill to see Pete 'n Chris together

[@mirorim3902]

Glad to hear you are finally making it to Nikko! One of my favourite places from my last visit to Japan, and the countryside is stunning in Autumn. Look forward to hearing about your journey there. I managed to arrive in time to see Yabusame, which is spectacular if you can get to see it. You mentioned in a recent podcast private onsen where couples are allowed to go in together to the baths. There is one at the Turtle Inn where I stayed with my then partner. As we were being toured around the facilities by a staff member she showed us the 2 person bath and gave us a cheeky wink and said“you can both go in there”. I’ve been meaning to recommend that you visit Nikko every time you say that you’ve never been there and look forward to seeing the video of your visit!

[@Zorayas]

Nikko is amazing. One of my favorite placed in all of Japan. Make sure that you go to the Okunikko area for hiking, particularly through the Senjogahara area and past all the little waterfalls.

[@happymumma79]

Can't believe I'm in Japan at the same time as Pete!! Have a great trip hope to see you somewhere in this wonderful country 😀

[@Rmcthree]

Pete looking like a proper English gentleman from any 1930's classic Hollywood movie...love it!

[@SoloCityTravels]

"Shave that fish!"😂

[@seponkiuas]

Nice to see Pete of Britain and Mr. Affable in the same room. 👌

[@GospelOfIHM]

finally a journey across japan where you visit nikko? hell yeah. and pete is back for it!

[@Trillora]

Yay! Fun to see you both in the studio, and can't wait to see the videos of your adventures!! 😄

[@Namidagr]

If you end up around Nagano, go to underground parking takoyaki spot! You can find it at the little mall, where toys r us is, just across second street and book off

[@fyshfysh1281]

After many years, we get to see Pete and Chris together in the flesh. Looking forward to seeing the escapades you get up to. Have fun, be safe, much love.

[@Mentaljedi]

Ooo going to Nikko, it was one of my favourite places when I visited, was during the autumn festival they had, during koyo - was so beautiful. Hope you guys enjoy. Not just the shrines, but the waterfalls and onsens around were amazing

[@samuraik-o8s]

Finally Pete and Chris together again ! How i remeber the earlier abroad in japan days

[@Necroskull388]

I’ve only been to Japan once, but I found Nikko quite lovely. Make sure to see lake Chuzenji while you’re there, the lake yacht is a pretty nice ride.

[@Crossingt]

Nikko, if you do the shrines go up the path behind them to the Shiraito waterfall and beyond up the mountain. It is lovely up there: It was like being in Spirited Away.

[@m_w_a_t]

When I was over in September I was able to try chocolate Coolish and it was amazing! There was also melon soda but I couldn't find it in stock anywhere.

[@letiziacastiglione2492]

My husband and I went to Lost last Friday. We were hoping to catch you and maybe Pete (we didn’t know if that’s exactly when he would be in town). We had a great night. Great drinks but especially delicious cheese!!! Thank you for importing some proper cheese!! ❤️

[@Segafishy]

Will be intresting to see Pete's Camera, I can't do it much anymore because of health issues but I used to do street photography using 35mm Film Cameras and my favourite little compact (which is also great if you want a display as they come in may colours) is the Konica Pop, very simple to use and can be pushed and pulled stops by switching the ISO setting (no speed change though, just apeture), pop up flash hence the name on one side and a cocking lever thats easy to grab with your thumb so you can shoot one handed quickly if at an event etc.

[@jensebu78]

Great Podcast. Hope to see more like that!

[@BreakingClouds-]

First place I went to back in Japan was the Lost Bar, cool staff. One of them had a really cute tattoo of his kitten in a dinosaur costume (I got drunk so can’t remember if it was exactly a dinosaur costume)

[@silviastanziola659]

I've seen enough shirts of kittens in a dinosaur costumes when I visited Japan. I don't know what the deal with those is, but it sounds like you could be remembering things correctly.

[@Charliegirl8645]

Yayyyyyy, Pete in Japan 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 Love your podcasts 😉😃

[@silverian]

Nice to see Pete in the studio!!!

[@myamericandream8152]

Nikko - get up to lake Chuzenji and hike. See Kegon waterfall and go to the sulphur Onsen in Yunoko

[@JohnDoe-yd9xz]

The smoking/fermenting process for katsuobushi can be done to other fish. I believe they do it with some types of tuna, but the flavour is apparently much lighter. The city in Kyushu most famous for katsuobushi is Makurazaki, located pretty much at the southernmost tip of Kyushu.

[@PhilInJapan]

Is that Pete or Arthur Shelby?... Great to see Chris and Pete together in the studio! I love hearing Pete's stories. I was hoping to meet you guys in Lost bar, but it's been a busy week for me. Interesting that you say you are going to Nikko! My wife and I booked a trip over a month ago for this weekend. It's probably not at the same time as you, but maybe we will bump into you there! All the best to both of you, and I hope Pete continues to enjoy his return to the land of the rising sun!

[@sketcharmslong6289]

The b&w intro combined with Pete's vibes made me think i was watching Pathé news

[@robh8814]

Pete looks like he's come out of a Columbo filming & this weeks Killer. Either that or he's doing a "Chuckle Brothers" tribute.. "To Me, To You"🤣 Or he's a shoe in for the new Amazon drama about the "unibomber".🤣

[@meluvibes]

I spent 4 days in Nikko last Autumn 2023 and really had a great time. It is one of my favorite places to visit near Tokyo.

[@RicMansur]

Looking stylish Pete!

[@ShiroiTengu]

Ooh I love the new background, looks much better than the projector screen in the old studio

[@cristinakennedy6962]

Nikko is ace, inclusive of the 3 Wise Monkey Temple! You should also try the Yuba Gyoza at ‘Azuma’ restaurant, opposite Nikko station 😋

[@LuminalSpoon]

Pete plays Balatro! 🃏♠️♣️♥️♦️

[@HerkusM]

I'm trying to catch up with the series and I'm on like episode 36 and I got this recommended to me on the home page and I couldn't even recognise Pete and I thought it was some guest you had invited to the podcast, keep up the wonderful work

[@TheCulturalBomb]

TBF the plastic surgery he got cost him a ton.

[@garrett1433]

Going to japan in 5 days! Hoping to see chris at Loss Bar when i go!

[@Minnan1]

Pete is smooth as hell in person!

[@gemmadawson3290]

So cool ! Love to see your adventures. Seriously if you want to come to Louisville ky for bourbon and derby hit us up.

[@blindtomuk]

Reminds me of when I lived in Germany and one of the lads went to a German barber. He asked for a No 2 and the barber took that as 2mm and scalped him. I haven't been to Japan since a snowboarding trip in 2006. I remember arriving at Narita pretty early and seeing salarymen drinking on the train on the way to work. Now about to make my return. Doing 4 weeks in Japan next month

[@craigcort9844]

You can get Strong Zero now at the Co-Op in the UK for anyone on this end interested. It’s 6% here tho instead of 9% and is quite nice and doesn’t taste like death like it does in Japan 🤣

[@DovidM]

I’ve heard that Japan is the place for vintage (1930s and 1940s) cameras. I don’t know enough about cameras from that time to know whether it’s mint or rubbish. However, I do spend time in “Camera Town” near Shinjuku Station’s West Exit looking at what they have.

[@Bakapooru]

I usually check into my hotel first, rest for an hour, have a tonkatsu dinner, and lastly walk around and admire the lights in either Shinjuku or Shibuya.

[@ED-209UHD]

See you in December Chris at Lost!!! 🙏

[@Ryzawa]

Don't let the dashing suit lower your guard down, Pete is a menace through and through!

[@krozzer2748]

"Woman and fish, together at last" is going to roll around my head for the rest of the day. Maybe week.

[@lewishallam9924]

hello to you too chris

[@maf808]

I hope Pete was able to try Lemon Sour Coolish! 5% alcohol. Look for it at liquor stores if you're in Japan. (There's also a Grapefruit Sour flavor. Lemon is better, tho.)

[@Polkaknot]

Pete is starting to look like a young Barry Chuckle

[@ratdoto2148]

My first day in Tokyo is always spent milling around Shinjuku or Akihabara scouting out anything I want to buy so I can get it for a real price when I'm in another city.

[@Renato-wp7pi]

Welcome, Pete! We spend time in Tokyo based on the "34 km in a day in tokyo"...roughly.😊

[@thoughtsnscribbles]

Your haircut looks great Chris, makes you look a couple years younger 👌

[@chrisdaSpic]

LOL Chris’s reaction to the Pete kiss

[@kristin7146]

Honestly, business hotels are where it's at. APA Hotel or something, usually $50-$70 per night.

[@Divergence]

Out side the 7/11 at 7am dunno why but I chuckled at that lol.

[@Laura_Darkspear]

My other favorite Pete! 🙌 Will we get a Pete & Pete special episode? 😆

[@Weare138.]

So happy for Chris Brookes, but miss him on the UK independents 🙂

[@shizuhomma]

Katsuo is bonito fish, it is also delicious seared and raw in the middle (tataki)

[@Charliegirl8645]

I think your hair is looking well better Chris.....😊

[@aidangallagher8703]

looking forward to a video wth Pete!

[@JustJack3898]

This is nice to see

[@ThrilboShaggins]

Nikko was my favourite place during my two week visit to Japan. I stayed at the Turtle Inn, went to an onsen and Kegan Falls. It was lightly raining constantly and it was fucking freezing and magical. Hope you enjoy. (If you don't like it that's because it isn't raining.)

[@Andr3wTime]

Once harry potter enters the public domain i'm writing "Harry Potter and the Old Lady who Lived Forever and Looked Really Young, Like She Lived for a Hundred Years, She Looked Really Young Because She Ate a Mermaid"

[@authormichellefranklin]

Balatro mentioned! Pete has great game taste!

[@cheriestl]

Get that man a Coolish!

[@TheKingOfBeans]

Woah Groucho Marx Pete 🥸

[@briandevitt6903]

When Pete lifts up those glasses the nose and mustache go with them........... Only joking Pete, enjoy your Japan trip.

[@dykam]

Now you said it I can't unsee.

[@chikenman334]

love ya handsome gentlemen