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

[@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:)

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@Kiwi2703]

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

[@DyslexicMitochondria]

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[@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

[@chemsoldier83]

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

[@treeko552]

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

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@grumpyoldgeezr]

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.

[@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

[@달팽이-o1i]

@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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 .

[@IchMagandMeGusta]

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

[@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?

[@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.

[@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.

[@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."

[@fauzankhairi4502]

Pete : 😁🙂😀🤣💣💥 Chris : 🗿

[@youraveragepasser-by7367]

Hshahahahahahah

[@CatLandT3T]

So true lmao, I love it

[@josgromperkeller7827]

Hahahaha, Pete was cool and refreshing, nice dude.

[@totheendandbeyond]

@@w花b pretty sure this video proved it

[@carlneoh5843]

Yo Angelo!

[@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.

[@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

[@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!"

[@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.

[@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.

[@jc441-i3q]

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!

[@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

[@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 ^^

[@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

[@keza108]

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

[@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.

[@JUPITER11119]

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

[@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

[@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 😏

[@BigRatNate]

@@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.]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@Wimplo86]

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

[@evantheoven7808]

@@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

[@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]

PRECISELY

[@zaidnadeem238]

PRECISELY

[@Smashtacular01]

PRECISELY

[@fiza5254]

PRECISELY

[@CatLandT3T]

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.

[@kaldogorath]

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

[@TeeBoyd88]

Sounds like a parent to their child. 😆

[@aaronhurst4379]

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

[@lmr6085]

LOOK AT THAT ROCK

[@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

[@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,

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@JamesJSA]

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.

[@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 😉🍣

[@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

[@LT_Foxfyre]

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

[@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.

[@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 😂

[@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

The beautiful snow and scenery in Hokkaido looks like it should belong in a slice of life anime

[@kinuh]

Oya

[@justaguywithinternetaccess320]

Hi

[@hahahahahha8458]

I've seen your comment before 😹

[@Kevin-sf4so]

I am convinced that I am going to see you everywhere till the end of my life...

[@abhaytripathi12345]

it does, read/watch silver spoon

[@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.

[@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.

[@Swier3D]

Chris: The Spirit of England Pete: The Spirit of America Chris and Pete might as well be Yin and Yang.

[@akirebara]

I absolutely love this duo. I want more collab with Pete.

[@n1hondude]

Spirit of USA or "Murica" because America is a continent, like Europe, like Asia, like Africa....

[@regnhyld]

@@n1hondude to be fair to Swier3D, Pete does actually seem to embody the excitedly joyous journeymanship that the countries of America stand for, historically... :)

[@regnhyld]

(but also the whole continental genocide thing, he *does* strike me as a psychopathic murderer of millions (jk))

[@akirebara]

@@regnhyld at one point he was definitely channeling Jack Torrance in The Shining LOL

[@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

[@mechreports1]

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

[@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 *

[@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. :)

[@matsigeskog5]

As someone from northern europe I'm stunned at the choice of "winter" clothes

[@Pattoe]

Layers are the most important thing, on all parts of the body

[@danielaldridge4804]

As a Canadian, who has also lived in Hokkaido, this was the first thing I noticed as well.

[@sw959901]

Same. I'm from Nebraska (just north of Pete's Kansas) and he should have known better!

[@jase276]

I'm in a hot climate and even I was shocked

[@afasico9669]

I'm from Spain and I couldn't stop thinking about it every time they went out.

[@kiro7455]

thank you for showing us so many beautiful places in japan . As someone who has never experienced snow, watching you videos always makes me happy 😊

[@tailisonfire5355]

Their humour together is something else. You don't see Chris getting bullied on in his own videos everday.

[@Master_Torch]

....are you forgetting the existance of ryotaro?

[@Erigato2010]

That’s why he doesn’t hang out with a lot of Americans We know how to throw it back! Canadians are too nice 😆

[@abirhasankhan9327]

Yeah the American made his presense known immediately. Very typical and amusing indeed.

[@shrekjuniorv2561]

@@Erigato2010 What are you even talking about?

[@shrekjuniorv2561]

@@abirhasankhan9327 They are literally in a 2 man video. Obviously he "made his presence known", nothing amusing about anything either. Stop pretending to be condescending towards other people

[@バーナ-n3h]

As a local japanese, I really appreciate that Chris had introduced a bunch of places to visit in Hokkaido, thanks Chris!!! ありがとうクリス🇬🇧&ピート🇺🇸 (and Natsuki as well)

[@バーナ-n3h]

@Matthew Muckleroy I can assure you that you'll have a good time🎌

[@バーナ-n3h]

@アルフィー Yes 100% i'm Japanese, mate！but I can imagine that you're being sceptical.

[@custardpup6385]

I looooove Pete's personality. He's so bubbly it's such a joy to watch

[@Mads_Vel]

Me too

[@rafestroyer0094]

Indeed.

[@daddels6012]

Me too. I wish I had a friend like Pete!

[@Lemon_Jackassss]

@@Mads_Vel yeah Pete is a boss

[@Mads_Vel]

@@Lemon_Jackassss Yeah

[@burritoshake]

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

[@RevokeTheSarcasm]

You can tell Pete is super comfortable in front of a camera. I get a local tv presenter vibe from him so much.

[@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

[@dann462]

Absolutely stunning scenery!

[@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.

[@frozenpixie8801]

I loved the contrast of Pete's American enthusiasm and Chris' dry English sarcasm. Also, Pete's impersonation of Chris was spot on!

[@RyderMK]

My mom: “Come tell everyone hello” Abroad: _uploads_ Me: no I don’t think I will

[@AxxLAfriku]

SUPRISE! I am the funniest YTer evah!!!! Just kidding, it was no surprise. Everybody knew already. HAHAHHAHA!!!! That was an amazing joke (it was real talk though). WAWAWAWAWA!!!! Good afternoon, dear gamee

[@nicholasrunstedler7206]

same with me, but with my homework

[@HeavenlyCreature.]

I just make sure nothing comes between me and Chris' video. I just sit in front of my laptop 24/7 and do nothing but wait. Occasionally my boyfriend feeds me and changes my adult diapers 😁

[@silver7215]

@@AxxLAfriku delete your channel

[@woodlandcritterpunch]

Pete's got some genuinely impressive skills at improv and acting, assuming those tours of the places they stay the night at aren't scripted

[@meityburdett9737]

I always rewatch this video during the christmas period, it feels very christmassy 😊

[@DudeOnASkateboard]

Chris doesn't only think of chicken. In fact he is often thinking of new and creative ways to insult Ryotaro.

[@-Raylight]

That Wakkanai pun, genius. They even made Chris angry lol Love how "excited" Chris for the entire journey. Chris' British aura is showing xD

[@eruantien9932]

The first place my brain when when I heard Wakkanai was "wakaranai Wakkanai"... So yeah, I was a little surprised when that pretty much happened.

[@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!

[@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

[@estevaoabel3439]

"Yes A Drumsticks cuz Thats All what you've Been Thinking is Chicken" Chris Broad's entire life been summarized in under two seconds.

[@janwitkowsky8787]

I wonder what goes through Chris' mind, when he hears "hen-party" xD

[@Danae78]

Now I want some Karage ! 🍗🍗🍗

[@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?

[@urosmarjanovic663]

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

[@PaNDaSNiP3R]

Someone should livestream that rock 24/7 so we can all see it fall when the ocean reclaims it. I’m very curious how much longer it will last. Amazingly cool to see it

[@TheYabbyman]

"Try to be a little more excited, please!" That is the most American thing ever. Americans are always so excited and positive.

[@csaulpaugh89]

🤣 Spend a day with my family.

[@Delft_0]

It depends. Some of us, yes. Others, not so much. -American

[@jhawkins8264]

The Yabbyman - true and they are lovely qualities, aren't they, in this grim old world? ?

[@TheYabbyman]

@@jhawkins8264 Definitely, but I imagine that it could be quite difficult to live under the pressure of always seeming excited. Personally, I use superlatives (along with words like "awesome" and "amazing") pretty seldom. I would probably be perceived as socially inapt if I moved to the states.

[@chukah9484]

Live in NY or Boston

[@nielsja]

Thanks to Pete and Natsuki, I’ll never forget how to say “I don’t know” in Japanese now

[@sarahramos2919]

I just thought the same thing! Now, I’m guaranteed to know at least one Japanese phrase... Back to studying. 😆😳😔

[@Kelvin_Foo]

The second most useful phrase comes from Natsuki the Man himself, "やばい"

[@Anasyub]

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

[@matsiknee8095]

I love how excited Pete is in comparison to the British Bruce Wayne

[@Raycheetah]

To be fair, Pete's family wasn't (to my knowledge) gunned down in an alley. =^[.]^=

[@matsiknee8095]

@@RaycheetahYou're right, instead he's more like Kark Clent. Unleashing his true power by opening a ramen package in the middle of a snowy field.

[@hanamy]

The second he pulled out the mug I thought "but that's just a mug from Daiso" 😂 but this entire video being centered around a pun is amazing

[@IzzyKawaiichi]

Chris: What's in Kansas? Me: Nothing. Well, tornadoes. And corn. Pete: The Wizard of Oz! Me: Like I said, tornadoes and corn.

[@jessegerber6538]

Yeah even with it being the sunflower state I've only ever seen one field with sunflowers here.

[@carlneoh5843]

Steel Ball Run?

[@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!

[@Matando]

Chris: "Where the bloody hell are we?" Pete: "Wakkanai"

[@y.a100]

lol

[@orikku]

I was just thinking the same thing lmao

[@Sykdude]

30 minutes of beautiful, documentary style video road trip all based off of a bad Japanese pun. I love this channel.

[@bayurhegiana6969]

Natsuki: “ no no i said wakanai, I don’t remember “ Chris : 👁👄👁

[@GnotAGnome]

Can you not put a spoiler for a joke like that in the comments? Wtf dude

[@SakuNCoffee]

@@GnotAGnome imagine reading the comments while watching the video and not expecting a spoiler

[@bayurhegiana6969]

@@GnotAGnome yesn't

[@LongusDongus03]

@@GnotAGnome like someone else said the fuck did you expect when you decided to read them while watching the video lol

[@kelvinahkian6389]

@@GnotAGnome - Always watch the video first before going through the comments. :V

[@grimdarhk]

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

[@elizabethfreeman658]

“Look at that rock Chris!!!!” “..yes...” “Have you ever seen something like that?!?!?” “no..” “Try to be a little more excited please.”

[@AnakinSkyobiliviator]

I'm just imagining the possibilities to be had when greeting someone from Wakkanai. "Hi, where are you from?" "Wakkanai" "What do you mean you don't know?"

[@minhdo3482]

Natsuki: send Chris & Pete on a pointless journey... MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!!!

[@artygunnar]

JUSTICE DELICIOUS

[@cerebrumexcrement]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Thiran]

27:00 I am watching this video in Sep '24, a bit more than 3 years after the upload of this video. Pete now almost has 190k followers on his twitch channel. Quite the incredible feat. Well played Sir.