I Drove to Japan's Most Extreme North | Hokkaido Road Trip

Cape Soya is 1,000km from Tokyo at Japan's most northern point. In the height of winter we drive across a snowy Hokkaido to discover what's up there.
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00:00 Why Travel to Japan's Most Extreme North
01:26 Breakfast in Hakodate Market
03:38 Hokkaido's Stunning Coastline
06:22 Staying Overnight in Otaru
10:26 Japan's Most Spectacular Buddha
14:38 Staying Overnight in a Furano Barn
18:36 Cup Noodle Ramen in the Snow
21:07 Bad News in Wakkanai
24:35 Arriving at Cape Soya, Japan's Most Extreme North
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[@AbroadinJapan]

NOTIFICATION SQUAD: To miss the Natsuki cameo in this video would be a crime! Well folks, you can't beat a good road trip and this was easily one of the most fun videos I've produced in 9 years. A HUGE thanks to my best American friend PETE for coming along for the ride (even if his motives were questionable). You can find him over on Twitch where he streams most nights (🌟www.twitch.tv/premiertwo ) and I look forward to stopping by and doing some shows with him in a few weeks to celebrate surviving our journey.

[@user-lv4ne7nq1h]

Hi

[@klaus_poppe]

🍻

[@jinxchiaki9289]

I cant wait to watch

[@mono5401]

Hi chris

[@cameron200126]

Fuckin love you:)

[@TokyoLens]

Cinematography truly was on point with this one, mate~ Absolutely loved it

[@AbroadinJapan]

Cheers Mr 12k!

[@Bossjohinator74]

Most beautiful thing in snow I have seen shot. If they are trying to reboot White Christmas call this guy. and his friend @TokyoLens

[@DG1TAL]

I had to watch some of your early vids to compensate for the yank squirrel.

[@natsume-hime2473]

@@AbroadinJapan Chris you may not get this refrence but "for the mug" is a journey I understand. See in Elite Dangerous there's a station called Hutton Orbital out near Proxima Centauri. The problem is you can't just jump to Proxima Centauri, you have to jump to Alpha Centauri, then fly in Supercruise for 70+ minutes. So Hutton Orbital sells a commiserative mug. There's also a near by beacon that's called "For The Mug" and if you scan it, the beacon tells the history of Hutton Orbital, the mug, and the Hutton Truckers(a group of independent long haul space freight carriers).

[@tonyg_fgc8152]

@@AbroadinJapan mr 12k fucking hilarious

[@randomrob2221]

The happy enthusiastic american and the non excited sarcastic complaining Brit, best combo ever

[@RespectThePouch1028]

Yeah it’s so archetypical lmao

[@jase276]

The juxtaposition of these two opposite archetypes gave me the most pleasant case of whiplash I've had in a minute, lol

[@Veneris96]

Hail to the Brits ahah

[@doomzy8622]

LOL glad somebody noticed🎯

[@zoenayru]

Ah yes get me the number 9 large - Brit and American style

[@chemsoldier83]

Pete needs to be on more often. Dude is a fucking riot.

[@treeko5532]

pete has been appearing everywhere lately, he's premiertwo if that name brings u any bells in a lot of chris's more recent streams and videos

[@TotemoGaijin]

I was waiting for the inevitable "Wakkanai"/"Wakannai" gag. I was not disappointed.

[@midnitemunlite9458]

Chris is that serious friend with witty comebacks while Pete is that bubbly friend who is always excited and energetic, trying to cheer up Chris. A dynamic duo. *chef's kiss*

[@harriehausenman8623]

*最高の日本カントリーデュオカートラベルコールド*

[@HeavenlyCreature.]

The sitcom we all desperately need 😊

[@volkovsky]

Justice delicious

[@Bossjohinator74]

Justice delicious duo

[@jeromejoz5935]

Pete is basically Chris' American Ryotaro. XD

[@RuffledRowlit]

The drastic difference in their personalities is just a joy to witness haha

[@amadapittaluga1487]

They remind me of BoJack Horseman and Mr. Peanut Butter

[@YurimoHikashi]

@@seanwan30 nobody cares, just enjoy the content ffs

[@pajamaman2989]

I think it's a good representation of the general American attitude vs. the general British attitude

[@jenniferstine8567]

@@pajamaman2989 Really? In my part of the country, or maybe those of my generation in this part of the country at least, are skilled in being sarcastic assholes. America is like a patchwork quilt. No patch is alike, and many of the patches clash. If you want me to be annoyingly perky, it's going to be a lot of work. If I'm billed for any of that hard work, that perk will never happen again. Really, Chris is a ray of sunshine compared to me.

[@_Gouki]

A true Brit and American. The pessimistic sarcasm and optimistic excitement are a great combo

[@FlareOfLegacy]

I think this is still one of my fave single videos to come back to and rewatch, the contrasting personalities between you and Pete are always a delight :)

[@AbroadinJapan]

Easily a personal highlight of 2021 so far! Pete’s hilarious fun

[@ivetteolaya103]

I totally agreed ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@meharsamba]

We need more Pete

[@user-ce6cl8wg3r]

@Premier Two

[@JC-hu6wg]

Stop making accounts to comment on your own video Pete. 😂 But I agree this is one of the best videos on this channel for me.

[@IchMagandMeGusta]

Hey, cut him some slack. Anything noticeably sticking above the ground is exciting to someone from Kansas

[@Kiwi2703]

I absolutely cannot get enough of that beautiful stereotypical British/American contrast in this video

[@DyslexicMitochondria]

Do you know what else you cant get enough of? Our today's sponsor : Raid Shadow Legends

[@bvbxiong5791]

when i imagine a brit and american travelling together, this is exactly how i imagine it.

[@stevedavenport1202]

Normally, Brits are masters of understatement sarcasm, but Chris is over the top 😀

[@museofsalzburg2373]

“Hey, do you know what Japan’s northernmost town is?” “Wakkanai.” “Ok, I’ll ask someone else.”

[@Scott_Raynor]

I don’t get it

[@iconic4415]

@@Scott_Raynor The great part about your comment is I don't know whether it's a metajoke or the joke genuinely went over your head. In case someone genuinely doesn't get the joke from watching the video: Wakkanai can sound similar to wakannai (I dunno) in Japanese.

[@idekenterprises9734]

Nice pfp ;)

[@repu8765]

@Astolfo Desu Uhm, yappa wakannaiya

[@Kyte001]

lol

[@Rekaert]

Pete: "Thanks for the present! Oh ... I've smashed it. I swear I'll replace it. Where did you get it?" Natsuki: "Narnia. Good luck." Pete: "Chris, road-trip!"

[@davidmaloney3473]

This was maybe one of the best videos Chris has ever done. I don’t know if it was legit or scripted, but I laughed so hard, when Natsuki explained the mixup, that I couldn’t catch my breath.

[@mabimabi212]

@Erozpl01 01 They wrote the script in the Kansan Cabin

[@obey2263]

@@mabimabi212 Lmaooo

[@aquacyanide]

I mean honestly even otherwise, I loved the video, it showed some of the most beautiful places in Japan

[@Naokarma]

My guess is that specific scene occurred after they found out, but the trip began before they found out. They probably figured it out halfway through and were like "we can just recreate our surprise for the one scene."

[@Dan-wf2mu]

This feels like Abroad in Japan rebooted or the sequel to Abroad in Japan. How did we go all these years without seeing Pete and then all of a sudden it's revealed to be Chris's best friend for years?? This is like the new Fast and Furious movie because after 8 movies they never mention it but then we discover Vin Diesel has a brother and it's John Cena

[@overlord3051]

This! Chris's best kept secret

[@Ryukushinn]

Best *american* friend

[@Eskinor]

@@Ryukushinn ONLY American friend

[@ThreadBomb]

He's just the American version of Pete Donaldson. He is: American Pete.

[@keza108]

I think this trip is Pete’s revenge for Chris not getting him a birthday present.

[@leondong5037]

22:46 you can see the understanding in Chris' face when Natsuki said "What do you mean?" and waited for the right time to absolutely rail Pete about his misunderstanding

[@ecoria-x9113]

When Pete was telling the "how-we-met" story, you knew for sure he was lying, when he said "... and he pulled out his business card and..." - pfft, everyone knows Chris is the only person in Japan to never have a business card on hand

[@nanonyan4]

My hometown is Wakkanai, so I'm glad to see Wakkanai featured! WAKKANAI and WAKANNAI are so similar that even the locals often make puns about them (lol).

[@SacMendola]

I know right, it's such good play on words

[@FloweredAngelFilms]

Pete: "Try to be a little more excited, please" Chris: *unseen stoic-yet-exasperated British glare*

[@FGBFGB-vt7tc]

Hope Pete does not repeat that. Given the circumstances if Chris gets more excited there could be a murder XD .

[@Wimplo86]

Their reaction to the "floating rock" just shows the difference between an American and a British

[@evantheoven9014]

@@thelongestchannelnameever innit

[@paulmitchell5349]

I'm a Brit rock climber. I loved those rocks in the sea.

[@beepbeeplettuce5890]

​@@paulmitchell5349who asked?

[@Ian-yf7uf]

​@@paulmitchell5349it looks like it'd be hard to climb / slippery

[@LightYagami47]

​@@beepbeeplettuce5890I did

[@ThisReactiverse]

Pete is probably one of the most entertaining guests you've had on the show because the only thing he needs to he fun and funny is his charisma. What a joy to watch ^^

[@fauzankhairi4502]

Pete : 😁🙂😀🤣💣💥 Chris : 🗿

[@youraveragepasser-by7367]

Hshahahahahahah

[@CaitlinHachman]

So true lmao, I love it

[@josgromperkeller7827]

Hahahaha, Pete was cool and refreshing, nice dude.

[@Totheendandbeyond]

@@whannabi pretty sure this video proved it

[@carlneoh5843]

Yo Angelo!

[@karlomiguelperez4450]

Their entire adventure was just a pun for "I don't remember"

[@starsgears9200]

In their defense, this is one of the best puns I've ever seen.

[@DaBoomDude]

It was incredible... I have the biggest grin on my face right now

[@Ziegeri]

The moment I heard the name of the town, I knew that Natsuki just didn't remember where he bought the mug.

[@branestawmer]

My Japanese is ridiculously poor, so I was pretty proud of myself for guessing this would be the outcome!

[@faieziabubakar207]

Wakannai

[@LT_Foxfyre]

That ending scene from 27:28 though - I'd love to see an animated series of this duo and their (mis)adventures!

[@hotsauce5745]

Pete's loud American optimism is a good balance with Chris' blunt British cynicism. Loved watching him join you and Connor's biking adventure in Hokkaido. That positivity he put out really shined through.

[@kermitmurder5536]

So it's true, Natsuki is so powerful people will travel to the ends of the earth to replace a mug he gifted them. We should be glad he is a benevolent god.

[@Notmynews]

May he walk with you on your next journey

[@CallUNexTuesday]

🙏

[@HeavenlyCreature.]

Are you sure he is a benevolent God ? He sounded pretty diabolical when he was laughing 😁

[@ReignofStorms]

In only 100 years time that Buddha will be replaced with Natsuki holding a balloon.

[@edwina7895]

How great is our god.

[@Mikimarux]

The chemistry between you two is amazing, this is one of my favourite episodes of Abroad in Japan.

[@AbroadinJapan]

Thanks! We had an absolute blast - hope we can follow it up with a sequel before the year is out 🍾

[@davidsprouse151]

Good grief.

[@neurocidesakiwi]

A bromanic formed in ice

[@Kirby-Krios]

Hope to see more Ryotaro on the show too. Its been a while, Chris!

[@rookiedeadmeat3639]

Yes! This wonderful chemistry between Americans and the British started about 250 years ago! There was tea, and a harbor, and a bunch of people who didn't want to pay there taxes... So it's a Love/Hate thing I guess? (This was a bad example) I'll keep thinking on it.

[@geothirtyfive]

I lived in Wakkanai over the winter of 1968-69. We had 266 inches of snow that winter. Now I live in Minneapolis, and when people ask how I can stand the winters here where we average 54 inches of snow, I just smile.

[@DakotaofRaptors]

As a Texan, we can barely stand 1-3 inches

[@ChurroWaffles]

This is seriously like a short movie in itself. The plot is very well written and the plot twist with Natsuki and Pete not understanding each other was spot on. Paired it with the nice cinematography of the picturesque spots you guys visited and that bit Pete did after the twist was so good. It almost feels like you guys wrote a script and are just acting it out.

[@sukhdev1989]

I love the contrast between the two , with Pete's all American enthusiasm and Chris's dry British humour. 😂

[@Area51AlphaZulu]

20:00 Looks like the scene from Dumb + Dumber: "Extra gloves? You've had this extra pair of gloves the whole time?"

[@earlye5011]

I thought i was alone in this thought as I am an overly enthusiastic American lol

[@sirBrouwer]

imagine if it was Pete and Pete. Wait that would be just a Coolish run

[@onengkusumah2905]

Pete's overreacting on almost everything on camera is so cringey

[@prajwalkrishnabhat5539]

@@onengkusumah2905 I'm certain that he's not exaggerating or putting on a show here because I have an friend that acts exactly like this, a little over the top and full of energy.

[@aaronhurst4379]

Find someone who looks at you the way Pete looks at that rock

[@lmr6085]

LOOK AT THAT ROCK

[@mechreports1]

I absolutely LOVE Pete's enthusiasm with the room tours, and the fact that its brutally aggravating Chris!

[@burritoshake]

this guy is a gem to be around, i'll love to see him again in future episodes

[@Dyundu]

Pete’s chaotic enthusiasm is a great foil for Chris’s stoic sarcasm. I hope he shows up more often in the future!

[@grimcatnip]

And I hope when he does, I hope they do more of that "moving away from the camera buddy banter." Love those kind of endings.

[@vrakula]

They are a GREAT duo, Pete is awesome :D

[@greebsta]

Yeah Pete was pretty great ngl. I also vote more Pete :)

[@Shiroar]

@@greebsta I vote BOTH Petes.

[@sirBrouwer]

@@Shiroar those two would be the best road trip to the nearest Coolish stop and then to a pub.

[@winslow8779]

I didn't know that I needed a spunky, American counterpoint to Chris, but this duo between Pete's enthusiastic finger-guns and Chris's sarcasm and eyebrow raising is perfection.

[@rigo.acosta]

I agree ying-yang, balanced

[@HeavenlyCreature.]

It's the perfect marriage 🥰

[@DanVR001]

Hehe, spunky.

[@FoxoticTV]

Yes! more Pete!

[@midnightrally357]

@@DanVR001 it means something different in America rather than the UK

[@DanielandYuka]

😂 I’m dying - the wakkanai 稚内　🆚　wakannai 分かんない - I thought it could be possible from the beginning and it was!! Awesome drone footage Chris! The ice floes and Hokkaido snow… beautiful! Drumstick island!

[@somanyfruitsmango9021]

I make a pilgrimage to this video every once in a while. Chris's subtle, yet menacing gaze of absolute fury and astonishment when Natsuki says he doesn't know where he bought the mug is easily the greatest part of any Abroad in Japan video.

[@mygetawayart]

this trip felt like as if an overly enthusiastic dog and the crankiest cat on Earth went on a journey together

[@harriehausenman8623]

It's called *Quality Content* on KZbin.

[@jpaulc441]

along with Natsuke the peculiar mouse.

[@roarododo]

So an episode of CatDog?

[@Racmaster00]

Homeward Broad

[@CyberNut930]

@@roarododo lmao this is totally an episode of CatDog!

[@eagan912]

"The hill is also covered by 150.000 beautiful lavender plants, which are now completely *DEAD* " He had us on the first half ngl

[@Anasyub]

god i rly just thank chris for introducing us to pete this man is a hidden gem

[@jackchambers1485]

i seriously think this is chris's best video not only due to editing and presentation, but the hilarious chemistry between chris and peter. i've rewatched this video so many times.

[@orangemango6352]

5:28 Chris sounds like that one kid who doesn't want to be on a family vacation and would much rather be at home.

[@sharona1981]

Because displaying too much enthusiasm about anything is NOT the Broad way, apparently. 😆

[@HeavenlyCreature.]

If you want to see Chris enthusiastic, just dangle a piece of fried chicken in front of his face. He would probably cry tears of happiness 😋

[@harriehausenman8623]

That duo just works the script soooo goood. Most satisfying.

[@lindatannock]

"Are we there yet?!" 😆😂

[@Madhattersinjeans]

Correct. Broadly speaking.

[@LeeBiLong]

watching chris and pete feels like watching a moody cat and an energetic dog

[@Maegoss]

Like Garfield and Odie? :)

[@hescutethough2419]

Yes

[@LeeBiLong]

@@Maegoss Exactly! hahaha

[@killuaf4531]

😂😂😂😂

[@SirusRiddler]

Like Bojack and Mr. Peanutbutter. Why yes, this is a crossover episode.

[@urosmarjanovic663]

Holy cow, that Hokkaido is beautiful in winter. That scene with sea pillars was breathtaking.

[@hedera1332]

20:00 Chris: "It's so cold!" Pete: *Hands visibly shaking* "nAH MAn"

[@AE1OU]

I must say, the chemistry of a goofy optimistic american guy and a cranky cynical british guy really goes well together like the odd couple. Definitely entertaining dynamic especially the whole wakkanai situation

[@janeann3331]

I was just thinking that.

[@IzzyKawaiichi]

Same. I love watching Chris and all of his friends, but nothing beats the sheer chaotic energy of putting a Brit and an American together.

[@Bergkatse2]

I love how Chris has lived in Northern Japan for years but in every winter video he’s made, he still dresses like he’s expecting a drizzly winter in Kent.

[@HeavenlyCreature.]

The difference is the SCARF. Chris only wears that when it's relatively cold. Bare in mind he is British, so quite cold by nature 😏

[@ppppppqqqppp]

@@HeavenlyCreature. honestly we don't get it that cold here, it's just always a *little* cold all year round (except a few days/weeks in the middle of summer). Even on the Northeast coast of England where I'm from you don't get snow this bad very often, maybe once every few years.

[@HeavenlyCreature.]

@@ppppppqqqppp And even if it did get that cold, you frosty and darling Brits probably wouldn't even notice it 😉😋

[@greyhairsoft]

I KNEW this was going to unfold with the word/pronunciation/(mis)meaning of Wakkanai from the very beginning (why I LIKED this).

[@ConspoLopes]

Congrats on getting featured on Tom Scott newsletter! You deserve it, great videos

[@CaitlinHachman]

Pete: "Have you ever seen something like that?" Chris: : "No" Pete: "Try to be a little more excited please" That cracked me up :D

[@muridae637]

the other dude just sucks upp so much energy that it's hard to show feelings without looking like a couple of frat girls.

[@kaldo8907]

@@muridae637 There are two dudes, Caitlin mentioned both. Who is "the other dude" in this context?

[@TeeBoyd88]

Sounds like a parent to their child. 😆

[@justaleafinthewind8858]

Having Chris say "No sarcasm required," felt like some sort of a fourth wall break. I'm devastated.

[@atiredfloridian777]

I think the world just shook a little actually.

[@cecilyerker]

That’s the closest Chris will come to actual reverence

[@AmandaSchnaare]

I LOVE LOVE LOVE how animated Pete is! Soooo awesome and refreshing. More videos with you two! PLEASE! Sincerely - A Texan :>

[@gho5trun3r68]

Holy Hell Pete was amazing. You guys suddenly just multiplied each other's wittiness. It was like watching a buddy cop film with how you two kept bantering. Just phenomenal work guys.

[@kermitmurder5536]

Chris seems to have a talent for finding eccentric Petes who work in the entertainment industry

[@AveragePunEnjoyer]

We've seen British Pete and now American Pete. Aussie Pete next?

[@HeavenlyCreature.]

Yep Tinder is truly a magical app 😳

[@davpahunter]

Is he Petesobsessed?

[@AbroadinJapan]

Bring on Spanish Pete

[@spandandasgupta5773]

@@AveragePunEnjoyer He should try and get a Pete from every country.

[@NireFuster]

23:02 That was the most real "you fucking idiot" I've ever heard someone say Natsuki laughing in the background while listening to Chris' death threats is the strawberry on top, and that awkward one-sided conversation car ride was the perfect dessert.

[@grimdarhk]

Dude i love Pete, it's great that he's getting more recognition

[@blankroyai]

This is the epitome of a family trip going to a new place, that was meant to be a bonding trip. Beginning there’s excitement, happiness and end with disappointment and estranged relationship, the total opposite of expectations lol

[@Patterrz]

I'm so glad the mug story had a happy ending should have gotten 5 just in case of accidents

[@sulIy]

You blay bokemon

[@kikyochan66]

Oh no you gave it away ... still on first three minutes of video

[@lawzy7172]

Thats a bit excessive, no?

[@kidchaotic]

@@kikyochan66 same, spoiler alert

[@jonathanscullen]

the mug thing was bad acting all around. They should just keep things authentic. He does not need a gimmick the show is good on its own.

[@0geekAlot0]

Chris, Pete, Natsuki, Risotaro and The Anime Man in one grand road trip is what the world desperately needs right now. Make it happen.

[@veljkomilanovic2033]

Sad Cannur and Grant noises 😞

[@Blayne-Bennett]

connor as well

[@Toastmaster_5000]

And Sharla

[@vepakko]

Yes, it should be done.

[@leepurplecat]

Needs Pete Donaldson too!

[@emalbo8849]

Pete introducing Stonehenge of Hokkaido is hilarious! Please bring Pete back for more videos!

[@ivov94]

The most southern, and western and eastern points of Japan sound like great episodes from a wonderful series, the first installment of which we had the pleasure of experiencing in this video. Please make it a series!

[@Soleil.m]

Imagine the insane energy that would generate if Pete The American, Risottoro, Pete Donaldson, and Natsuki were in the same room together

[@harriehausenman8623]

Matrix will glitch again.

[@davemoulis9320]

It would shred the fabric of reality. It would no longer be Abroad in Japan... Japan would be Abroad.

[@Delaney-and-the-Starlight]

But also, at the 10th trip, he really should go big and bring everyone! Rent a tour bus!

[@user-jg3yx8yu4l]

yesss hahaha

[@UchennaKema]

man I love JoJos Part 3

[@henryortizjr1533]

Chris, the good thing about taking Pete with you is that you could always dine on his frozen flesh if you get stranded in the snow, or you can use him as a bargaining chip for your freedom should you be captured by pirates from North Korea. So taking Pete was not a total waste.

[@AbroadinJapan]

PRECISELY

[@raymakbutwithmoustache6413]

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[@zaidnadeem238]

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[@Smashtacular01]

PRECISELY

[@fiza5254]

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[@DoctorBeees]

Best part is 22:54 where you can see the moment from Pete's facial expression where he realizes the fail.

[@Caponethadon5]

A "classic" AIJ episode. Videos are ALL SO HELPFUL, as an American that has always suffered from anxiety and depression. I have to say THANK YOU. Oh and, Pete is also a pure joy to watch. Could most definitely see him being a close friend...

[@Caponethadon5]

P.S. Started off 4 yrs ago with the "every convenient store chicken vid" with my other homie CDawg aka the Welsh Barry White...

[@WPK92]

Not an Abroad in Japan video without a morning market and Chris reluctantly eating fish for breakfast

[@MultiLetz]

I'd be the same if i had to have fish for breakfast, i'd do as he and Connor did and order a McMuffin, lol

[@HeavenlyCreature.]

I could swear that shrimp was still alive and winking 😵

[@AbroadinJapan]

You know the score 😉🍣

[@deioped]

The moment when Natsuki said "違う、違う"... HOLYSHIT DID YOU MAKE A TRIP TO WAKKANAI FOR A STUPID PUN?!

[@zarkhair5741]

Man of commitment and sheer f**king will

[@minecraftoniansminecraft3584]

For the content

[@Nagasyari]

Is it all scripted? That mug story was fake?

[@finncampbell6524]

@@Nagasyari yes

[@FanyHaryF]

This was absolutely wonderful and amazing. The floating stone with the torii gate, the Buddha statue in the dome... Please make the sequel with the most southern part of Japan too :D I would love to see it! (And I know I'm not the only one for sure!)

[@Sqeezy3]

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[@shibuya64]

If Abroad in Japan ever has a series finale, the big reveal will be that Chris Broad is actually being forced to make these videos against his will, by a Kumamon mascot with an aluminum bat.

[@philipbenhardb.velasco369]

that would be brilliant!! hope he does make a video about these mascots

[@Vixpine]

"Yes, a drumstick, because all you think about is chicken!" "How Dare you!" Holy shit, the BANTER of these two, why is Pete not a more regular guest on this channel, i love it.

[@McCord.Pierce]

That was my favorite moment. 🤣

[@minnanonihongo1845]

I don't get it😅 Could someone give me a hint?

[@markshao9833]

@@minnanonihongo1845 chicken drumstick basically 😂

[@tysanbyrd7532]

@@minnanonihongo1845 Chris eats too much fried chicken

[@MelonHere20]

I know right XD I'd love to see him on here more

[@albertchongbiz]

Guyz, amazing content! The whole experience is quite an adventure with both of you hosting.

[@anjal4619]

I keep comming back to this every few months :D we need more Pete videos on this channel!

[@snifey7694]

I have never realize how sarcastic and dry Chris is until Pete, its amazing that A broad can be so British

[@theshooterflynn]

Same. The difference in personality (and humor) between them is incredible.

[@JustSmurfinAround]

Just want to say, even if you might never see this, your videos are utterly fantastic Chris! Genuinely one of the very very few channels that make me ecstatic when I see a new upload, thanks for your hard work :)

[@AbroadinJapan]

Thank you!

[@harriehausenman8623]

I think he saw it.

[@jamesejudy3]

I loved Japan when I visited, spent over a year there between Japan & Okinawa. Beautiful scenery & wonderful people.

[@Velocity_Rapture]

Pete's great! Bring him with you more often. Excellent video and amazing scenery.

[@captainthunderbolt7541]

I like how Pete is so positive and optimistic about everything, while Chris does nothing but complain! XD

[@FINNSTIGAT0R]

While the really seem to have differemt personalities, I still think they're playing to the stereotypes of Brits and Americans as well 😀

[@shadowslasher11X]

Americans: Trained from birth to smile, even in annoying circumstances because it reflects in what people see in you. English: Don't really give a toss about what others think about them.

[@truthboi400]

IKR XD

[@S1apShoes]

"Pete my only American friend" *angry Quinlan noises

[@winslow8779]

I'm trying to imagine angry Quinlan noises but am pretty sure anger does not exist within that man's body 😆

[@Nynke_K]

Disappointed Quinlan noises! Time to get him a souvenir mug :)

[@pokyboss4281]

Isn't Dogen also American?

[@thomasbecker9676]

Chris Okano? Aki?

[@noahspeaker1455]

And what about the other Chris?

[@britt6086]

This is my favorite video by far, Pete is so funny i love the banter you guys have. Pete was so fun to watch i hope to see more of him on your channel!

[@papalovegood7323]

The combination of your classic tv road trip style narration and the interaction between the two of you makes this a delight to watch!

[@sf5477]

Me procrastinating by watching two grown men drive across a country in the middle of winter to fix a broken mug given as a birthday gift that has been kept in a baggie for months in pieces....I somehow see nothing wrong with this

[@sf5477]

That ending was amazing. Im dying hahahaha

[@jocax188723]

Today, on Abroad in Japan: Pete gets plastered, Natsuki realizes a small mistake, And Chris contemplates booting his mate off a cliff at the northernmost tip of Japan.

[@AFordFlex2377]

I read this in Clarkson's voice.

[@aidensmith3159]

EPIC

[@marsini]

After reading: * Top Gear intro intensifies *

[@bryanturanganT]

I absolutely love this Road Trip! It's definitely one of those episodes where I absolutely love re-watching. 🥰 Such great chemistry between the both of you

[@regin2477]

cant imagine the effort you put in all of your videos. just amazing

[@overthecounterbeanie]

Chris, hear me out: We all know Mt Fuji is the highest point in Japan, but what about the LOWEST point in Japan? Hachirogata in Akita (natural lowest point) and / or Hachinohe mine in Aomori (man-made lowest point)!! Bet that would be an awesome adventure!

[@nitrorush9988]

An awesome adventure that would give them, several buckets of sweat, the smell of the diarrhea of a skunk and despair.......

[@1happypiranha]

.....but it would still be awesome!

[@nitrorush9988]

I know

[@saiaku-sama6543]

I think we all need a American friend like that to make us look more British lol

[@nicku7498]

I know even as an American Pete sounded ultra American in this

[@ArianaCapraro]

And I need a British friend who will take me on road trips. Is there an application form I need to fill out? Or an app? Swipe left/right to choose your American/British travel buddy?

[@666m111]

I am English, my sister lived in Japan for like 3 years, her English accent is now extremely pronounced somehow. So much so that it shocked me

[@saiaku-sama6543]

@@666m111 I notice that sometimes why is it people who live abroad somehow become more British lol

[@666m111]

@@saiaku-sama6543 I don't know lol,

[@samibiswas7187]

The ending gave me the satisfaction, it was a hell of a ride, I couldn't be more happy, this has to be one of the best videos from abroad in japan ❤️

[@akiyamach]

This was pure gold, so entertaining to watch!

[@chippychapchap390]

"A film about a band of idiots going on a journey that ultimately ends in massive disappointment, why does that sound eerily familiar?" This man's humour is on point

[@conq1273]

The foreshadowing is great

[@NeostormXLMAX]

Stand by me? Whats the reference?

[@NeostormXLMAX]

Wait fuck i missed the wizard of oz part

[@NotInfiniteAmmo]

@@NeostormXLMAX The reference is from Chris’s Journey Across Japan series with Joey (TheAnimeMan) and Natsuki in the Summer to Mount Fuji.

[@NodDisciple1]

@@NeostormXLMAX Dude, Where's My Car?

[@AshfcknKetchum]

Makes sense that Pete is a TV presenter, he's a really charismatic guy, this was a blast to watch.

[@fish8776]

He reminds me of captain haddock 😂

[@waffelo4681]

@@fish8776 eyyo u just invoked my childhood memories lol

[@suckmyloli]

Hi Chris! Big fan, I would love to see more videos with Pete, he's so happy I dig it! Great Job as always!

[@ZalyQQ]

The quality of some of the shots is just so crisp and high def. Very nice!

[@magas]

You think they were naming the regions and when they reached the last one they said "what should we name it?" "わっかんない" ”that sounds good”

[@mlps93]

A lot of places in Hokkaido are actually named after the Ainu (indigenous people) language

[@tankeryy1566]

@@mlps93 woah i know that that tribe thanks to the anime "golden kamuy"

[@FaerieHijacker]

@@tankeryy1566 Fox babe best girl

[@Naan-E]

Japanese puns be like.

[@cristinaacosta8938]

The best plot twist, didn't see it coming 😂

[@Icouldntthinkofabettername0]

Pete: Absolute bubble of energy Chris: The human equivalent of Eeore from Winnie the Pooh

[@justaotter2085]

Is that the donkey I don't remember

[@bri961]

@@justaotter2085 you're right. With a nailed tail one

[@thorbergson]

"They made me catch the cold I caught." "If it's a good morning, which I doubt" 🧐👍

[@mimigiggles4199]

Pete is Tigger

[@andrewwentz]

Still my overall favorite video from Chris, seeing Pete's energy on screen for the first time was just so mesmerizing.

[@SpiritThanatron]

I think out of all the road-trip videos so far (Dec 2021,) this is probably my favorite one out of the bunch, with the dynamic between you and Pete, the way you've layered out the music, it's very nostalgic for me in the scenic tone, I guess. Thank you.

[@vincetarrosa]

Pete is such a colorful and animated person! His enthusiasm and energy has a great dynamic with Chris' British negativity. Would love to see more of him here. :)

[@maromeni]

Thank you for your channel, since childhood I have always dreamed of going to Japan and your videos have reinforced my love for this country. Thank you for positivity, great sense of humor, they are helping me get through this pandemic!

[@orngpeelr9017]

the voiceover banter at the end really was the cherry on top to what I think is my favorite video Chris has made. Seriously impressive cinematography, videography, and editing on this one!