I Escaped to Japan's HIDDEN Mountain Village 🇯🇵 48Hrs Walking the Nakasendo

[@AbroadinJapan]

🍿🍿Where we went: www.funliday.com/abroadinjapan/journals/72736 NOTIFICATION SQUAD: These sorts of travel videos don't seem to do as well as they used to on KZbin! If you enjoyed it PLEASE be sure to like the video - it honestly makes a difference. CONVERSELY feel free to also dislike the video now that Ryotaro is finally back. For behind the scenes videos & to support what we do, check out Abroad in Japan Patreon! www.patreon.com/posts/why-i-want-to-78050215

[@Cinderz88]

Every video! :)

[@RevengeofthePopcorn]

Squad here!!!

[@thishandleistaken.]

Hey, Chris how are you doing?

[@danni6257]

Thanks for the video, Chris 😊

[@Cinderz88]

Going to Tokyo over Christmas. Any advice for your average UK weeb?

[@Sitskier123]

You know it was really nice of Chris to allow Sharla to come along on this trip with him and his boyfriend Ryotaro

[@anobody6631]

Ikr 😂

[@Unknown-hj7uc]

Everything is gay to you?

[@ClaraJC99]

😂

[@tompetlach848]

anyone notice that Rizzotoro is not aging?

[@Unknown-hj7uc]

@@tompetlach848 he's always old

[@Dave435l]

As a backpacker this is the fastest a trail has gone from 'never heard of it' to 'how much are plane tickets'

[@Emma-Maze]

Right? I'd very much love to backpack there, leave a review here if you do it so I can live vicariously through you. ^^

[@Sir1ri]

Try the Tokyo lens channel. He did a hike between these spots and ohh my god it looked magical

[@TheDrummerBoyD]

I am currently planning to try and do the entire 500 km, though most of that also goes along highways so I'm still reconsidering if I should just stick to the established beautiful parts.

[@LaNoir.]

get bear repellant

[@VanillaCoke1956]

@@Sir1ri or don't because he regularly wishes his viewers death and insults then for mundane bullshit.

[@sharlainjapan]

“She loves my slurp” Ryotaro merch when?

[@davidjacobs4718]

Sharla, I love the way you just disconnected from that conversation. Brilliant.

[@itsaUSBline]

Man it's good to see a travel video with Chris and Ryotaro again. It's been a while, honestly kind of nostalgic. I've missed seeing Ryotaro more often in these.

[@jama211]

That's Risottoro to you! 😂

[@sirBrouwer]

@@jama211 it's mister Slurpy.

[@mybeatsaretrashsoami1296]

The editing is improving day by day. The Bear and Ninja were really cool.

[@KVCunknown]

The most impressive part of this video is how well colour matched the bear walking behind Chris and Ryotoro is. Bravo editor, bravo 👏

[@naomiartcz]

Right ?! I was like struck for a second if it's real bear or someone in costume of bear :'D

[@CameoH3Cream]

As an editor, quite impressive stuff. Kudos!

[@MrAorp]

Chris edits his own videos! Edit: I've just seen the editor credited in the description but I was stating based on what I've heard Chris say on his podcast in the past, so that may have changed since

[@currypancake208]

It was crazy realistic

[@Antonylucero]

Editor?? That wasn't an edit, it was Sharla in a Bear costume.

[@Lord_Azian]

I'm so glad to see more of these walk around Japan videos! Super nice to get to see more of daily scenery and life in Japan!

[@thishandleistaken.]

Indeed, this kind of videos are the best, this is what makes this channel unique

[@AKiwi]

Yeah

[@Mr.me_98]

Indeed

[@doggger]

And knowing these types of videos help with Chris' health makes it all the more enjoyable to watch

[@marinhrabric6162]

@@thishandleistaken. and the British humour aswell

[@TheNuclearGeek]

Love is alive and well in Japan. It's always great to see a relationship continue to blossom over time. Too bad they needed Sharla there to film it.

[@unicorescannacorner6999]

The Onsen Time was kept Private.

[@TheNuclearGeek]

@@unicorescannacorner6999 I thought that scene was suspiciously short.

[@renataleite5432]

\Poor Sharla....

[@renataleite5432]

good thing she is great at filming 😍

[@SerDunk]

😂😂😂hhhhh

[@alexFortJames6625]

This is by far my favorite area you have highlighted in Japan. Many people associate Japan with futuristic technology, but I love the history and nature. More please!

[@coloursofjapan]

Japan has so many different faces - and all of them are beautiful in their own way.

[@NatsumeRyu]

Likewise!

[@lullaby_soda]

absolutely agree!

[@RickyRicardo03]

💯 bro 😎

[@erika8349]

I nearly choked on my sweet tea when Ryotaro said his wife loves his slurp! 🤣😭🙈 Jokes aside, this is such a beautiful video! I love it when you guys walk around different parts of Japan, enjoy the scenery and environment, and taste the local cuisine 😋 I can almost feel the atmosphere! Looking forward to more of your content, Chris ✌🏼✨

[@19billdong96]

Good old travel videos, I don’t know about other people Chris but these are my favorites amongst all your top notch videos 👍

[@AbroadinJapan]

Thanks! I always saw Abroad in Japan as a form of escapism and these are the sort of videos I aspire to make!

[@stephenpalmer9375]

Agreed, these are the kinds of videos that got me into the channel years ago.

[@EldritchNoise]

@@stephenpalmer9375 it seems like there’s two kinds of fans of this channel. The ones who came in because the travel videos and the ones who came in for the listicals. I like both, but man… I see a new video like this and I dive in. >_> them dishes can wait

[@hrlrl9309]

@@AbroadinJapan They've really been good lately, the editing, sound quality, cinematography are all excellent

[@shivammishra-et7ou]

I second that

[@SmokeJaguar101]

Loving the more regular release schedule, feels like a new golden age of AIJ :D

[@AbroadinJapan]

It's finally here! This year we're aiming for weekly releases and we've got the next two months covered already!

[@frutato7498]

@@AbroadinJapan This is mental, the last was 4 days ago, but I'm all for it!

[@ArcticHills]

@@AbroadinJapan whoa i'm happy

[@RizqiKqkq]

If you listent to the podcast theres a spoiler bout about the videos

[@gregoryowain2073]

​@@AbroadinJapanWow!

[@TheRealPots]

I just wanted to say thanks for posting videos Chris, you really do allow me to live in Japan vicariously through your camera lens and that's something i really cherish a lot so keep doing what you're doing.. ☺🤗

[@AbroadinJapan]

Thank you! Expect a record amount of Abroad in Japan videos this year! 🙏

[@TheRealPots]

@@AbroadinJapan I cant wait.. 🥳

[@victoriazero8869]

@@AbroadinJapan LET'S FAKKIN GO

[@vgtboy]

@@AbroadinJapan Cdawg wedding when

[@stu3379]

I have actually never had the desire to visit Japan. But after watching so many of your videos showcasing both the good and the bad, I am in the budgeting and planning process of making the excursion to this land of unlimited beauty! And this coming from a Canadian!! Wonderful objectivity Chris. Thank you.

[@danguee1]

As a Brit who spent my early childhood in Zambia next to the Victoria Falls and teens in Cape Town and otherwise travelled widely - NZ, HK, Turkey, Malawi, Cook Islands, Japan, US, all of Europe - I can tell you Japan is the one place I'd go back to like a shot. Fantastic 3 weeks spent there in 2018.

[@benjaminr6153]

Japan is always a good travel choice. So glad I went

[@ryori4176]

@@danguee1 Hi come back, gut without the dengue, deguee1.

[@coloursofjapan]

Please come to Japan, there is so much to discover

[@OceanBeachBoy]

Chris just might be the Rick Steve’s of Japan!

[@DrRedLemon]

Video has more of a classic Abroad in Japan vibe. 10/10 would watch again.

[@raddaks2039]

Chris really just rotoscoped something walking behind him and Ryatoro... not once, but twice. That's dedication. I don’t even want to know how much time he spent on that visual gag.

[@MammaApa]

What are you talking about? Japan is chock full of bears and ninjas.

[@koolunit]

He....ryotoscoped?🤔

[@erica5624]

Not rotoscoping but I know what you meant haha (Unless there’s a different type…I just know about rotoscoping in animation😭)

[@janeistired3921]

timestamp?

[@celticlass8573]

@@janeistired3921 LOL

[@MaloneHart08]

So glad Chris has focused back on KZbin. Glad he was able to focus on himself for a bit but KZbin needs Chris Broad!

[@AbroadinJapan]

Thank you so much! This year we’re going full force on KZbin, especially now tourism is back on! Will put this towards the upcoming travel series we’re working on!🙏🍻

[@alibutterfly82]

At first I was thinking a 3-person trip might be kind of awkward, but actually I can see how this was very beneficial to have a 3rd person to help with filming duties while the other two converse or show things off. STRATEGERY. Well done.

[@Q2Cockatiel]

Like Messi did on his honeymoon with Antonella. He brought Suárez.

[@_sarcasmiss2141]

Never stop making these content. It's inspiring a lot of us to visit Japan, and not the usual Tokyo-Kyoto-Osaka route.

[@coloursofjapan]

Yes, we find it very refreshing to see lesser known places being portrayed in travel blogs! 🙂

[@LogicalVelocity]

I love videos with Chris and Ryotaro. Feels like the old days. With Sharla, it's just a bonus!

[@MuKori]

How does Chris always show use things we've never seen before?!? For someone who's been all over Japan and shown us so much, it's surprising he can still find awesome places like Nakasendo! Can't wait for all the videos this year 🤩

[@adude2927]

I think its hard to appreciate the size of japan from videos, in person it probably a whole lot bigger :)

[@MuKori]

@@adude2927 Yeah, it's pretty crazy

[@mangoshake]

I mean considering you can ride a train for 2 hours from Shinjuku and still be within Tokyo, the rest of Japan is pretty massive.

[@deioped]

Not trying to be an ass but it's probably because people rarely know anything about Japan outside of Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and Hokkaido.

[@MuKori]

@@deioped True. It's just interesting how many unique things Chris can find, when comparing to all other Japan based content creators

[@VoicesofthePast]

This is certainly my favourite style of vid. Great to see the different parts of Japan.

[@Rosso87]

Sad that these travel videos don't do too well anymore, these are some of my favourite content on KZbin. Chris somehow makes Japan look even more beautiful than usual in these shots and it's so interesting to find out about these places. Top notch as per usual Chris!

[@thesqueedler]

What I love about your travel videos is getting to see the things that are off the beaten path and what you would never learn about in travel books. There is so much I want to see in Japan now that there’s not going to be enough time in just one trip.

[@coloursofjapan]

It's true - Japan has very much to offer. We all live here and still get to discover new things all the time! 🙂

[@jakobhaertel2258]

Finally my favourite guest on this channel - Mr. Risottoro - is back! Loved the video, the jokes and the beautiful picures. These old Japanese towns have such a unique flair, 100% something I want to experience someday.

[@alicec4671]

What a coincidence! I'm currently doing the Nakasendo Trail on the Conqueror Challenges and I'm 10% done. I'm past the Pâtisserie Sadaharu Aoki. Cool!

[@Emma-Maze]

That's so exciting! I hope you have the best of times

[@jasonpike3375]

From a Twitter account I found online who recounted John's trips to Japan he states, "John and Yoko would escape the summer heat and humidity by heading to Karuizawa, a resort northeast of the metropolis, and stay at the Mampei Hotel. The former Beatle was a frequent customer at Cafe de Minoriya and a fan of their vanilla soft-serve ice cream." So I guess this rumour has some credibility.

[@21palica]

Finally visited Japan on a business trip. Stayed at Tokushima, but visited Osaka too! I must admit, I fell in love with the country, it's nature and it's people! Watching your videos helped me blend in, knowing their customs, what to expect and how to conduct myself when interacting with the locals. Thank you for that, Chris! If you want a great panoramic shot, go to Tokushima on a sunny day, and climb up the Mt. Bizan. The 360 view is breathtaking!

[@coloursofjapan]

So glad you got the chance to visit Japan 🙂

[@vincentnguyen7080]

great pfp haha

[@L1theMage]

Mate, the production value on your videos has been consistently top-tier for years, the actual content is always an impressive blend of informative and entertaining, and the way that you balance self-deprecating humour and light-hearted cynicism with grounded humility and sincerity makes your stuff easy to watch, not to mention your roster of awesome friends. You've accomplished a lot, especially in recent months, and somehow I feel like you are underrated among your peers, and although there is an endless stream of thousands of people yelling their thoughts at you, I feel compelled to say - good work bro.

[@Even-Steven]

I could never get enough of these travel videos, a slice of the past in a modern context showcasing the beauty that is Japan.

[@godzillaguy]

That was Ryotaro's best intro yet, speaking a new language just for this video! I love these videos set in the countryside focusing on the "old" Japan and the way people used to live. So pretty and tranquil!

[@CHEFPKR]

I'm digging this style a lot sir. As someone who is visiting in October, this is right up my ally.

[@mrpooh987]

As someone who’s special interest is Japan, thank you Chris for posting these videos. Always such high quality and a familiar face I can watch when feeling down. Wishing you (and Sharla!) all the best in the future Abroad in Japan endeavors!!! Sending endless support from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania!🤍🍜🍡🇯🇵

[@brockanderson4674]

Congratulations, Chris and Sharla. You both make such great content and seem like genuinely good people. To many years of happiness and good fortune.

[@k4theend354]

the walking bear killed me! Love the creative route and the regular scheduled videos! Worth the Patreon Backup!

[@JaydevRaol]

Yeah same

[@apocyn]

I'm finally moving to Japan this March after years of watching your videos. Thank you for everything Chris!

[@mariposa2221]

👍🏔️✈️💞🌅🌸

[@Vugen18]

THIS! THIS IS PEAK CHRIS. Exploration,lore, food, a slurping Ryotaro!

[@Don_Giovanni]

Apparently, his middle name is Lickitung. 🤣

[@christophernaze]

I've been a subscriber for many years. This was one of my very favorites. Well done!

[@Timothy_K_photography]

Awesome video mate! I'm just playing catchup after returning from 3 weeks in Japan myself, Including visiting your Fried Chicken rock on the coast of Hokkaido near Otaru. Your winter in Hokkaido video with Pete inspired me to do my own week-long road trip up there! Cheers mate!

[@AbroadinJapan]

Oh wow! Glad you got to see it man. Was such an obscure sight but easily a trip highlight!

[@Timothy_K_photography]

@@AbroadinJapan That whole peninsula is spectacular! I'll have to leave Wakkanai for next time!

[@humbertoamorim8130]

Your content keeps getting better and better, congratulations. The fanbase very much appreciates it.

[@TechHeadHD2]

Time for another walking across Japan video! This is gonna be fun :D

[@Laura_Darkspear]

Whoa! Just look at those ultra realistic special effects! I thought Sharla had become a ninja for a second there. 😉 Nice job editing! That place looks gorgeous.

[@edwinsalinas3460]

I don't know how long you've been putting kanji and explanations for niche Japanese things that foreigners may not encounter outside of Japan. I've been studying Japanese for about a year independently, and this little bit of editing is greatly appreciated. Sidenote, when I finally get to Japan, this might be an entire week of my itinerary.

[@coloursofjapan]

We really hope you will get to travel Japan 🙂

[@mrbepis]

I've missed these kind of videos so much. Just you and a guest (especially Ryotaro) showing us different views of Japan you typically don't see. MORE RYOTARO

[@salembookworm]

I always love the travel videos! Please try to make more. "Journey across Japan" has become my comfort series. And who wouldn't love to have Chris, Risotorro and Sharla as youe travel guide?

[@danni6257]

Nice to see Pete last time, and Sharla and Ryotoro this time 😊 Will Natsuki, Connor and Joey join you during the other videos in this series?

[@MyVanir]

Garnt, crying in the corner:

[@michaelhaykal6548]

@@MyVanir little babyman is crying

[@Outwardpd]

@@MyVanir Now that you mention it he does seem strangely absent from these crossovers with Chris

[@Zinras]

@@Outwardpd He's being Taken for Garnted.

[@itsjustdhass8476]

@@Zinras oeyyyyyy

[@PsykoSockPuppet0510]

I honestly don't have the words to describe the beauty of towns like these. This is one of your best videos yet Chris. If they had internet I would move to a place like this in a heartbeat.

[@peter83810]

Let's pump the viewership numbers up. Love these videos. I almost cried every time I see the beautiful natural scenery. Thank you Chris for bring me the joy!

[@spacefox6689]

Another video already? You’re spoiling us Chris - great work as always!

[@martincrown8616]

Man, thank you. I was having a horrible day, finding nothing i could relax to, and then you come with a Mountain Village video which i love. Thanks for this moment.

[@SnowClover]

I'm sorry you had a horrible day. I hope things improve for you 🌷

[@itsellysaurus]

i had never rly gotten the "thanku for making videos, it got me through dark times". i mean its a nice thing to say. but it always seemed to be on the most random types of videos. however. these videos of chris just going around in japan doing stuff. the funny shit he says, the attitude and even his voice lmao. it have actually given me a feeling of calm in a time i wish i didnt have to experience. so i get those people now. and damn, thank u chris. thanks for making such good videos. im sure that for you this seems just as weird as i thought these comments were before. but it is genuine. it really helps. i hope you enjoy making these videos, because it really have made shit times bareable for me lately. even rewatching old ones. cheers.

[@raeperonneau4941]

The architecture is just so beautiful and timeless. Fills the eyes and the soul.

[@atlargeauteur]

Cool this is the type of KZbin that should be trending

[@joescarpelliiii8637]

I walked the Magome to Tsumago section of the Nakasendo in December, and it was very beautiful. Mountains, waterfalls, a very old tea house, and even little bells you can ring to scare off the bears! If I could do it, I'm sure an accomplished athlete like you would have no problem.

[@TheTinKunt]

I went last fall! That same exact route. It truly is a beautiful walk.

[@PatheticCat796]

I brought chocolate to the tea man! He was very surprised and happy 😊

[@bubb5263]

I love the new theme of walkning everywhere! Walking across Japan when??

[@shavneelnand1976]

It’s the whole set of people not just one that makes Abroad in Japan enjoyable. Really fun to see familiar and new faces and the quality of videos given.

[@chrisknightphysicsclub]

Of the countless videos I've watched on this channel this one in particular makes me want to book a trip to Japan immediately. If I ever do find myself fortunate enough to visit Japan, the Nakasendo Trail will absolutely be on my itinerary.

[@hotteok3868]

the colors are gorgeous!!!!! i love the camera work, as always. and yay, more sharla content ^3^

[@ryori4176]

Hi Chris, you've polished your craft to the pinnacle of purveyors of Japan. You rank with Donald Richie, Ezra Vogel, and Edwin Reischauer and with Ryotaro as your doppelganger--the two togther are without equal. Cheers... (BTW, that "New York" sweatshirt was like an infestation; nice choice with choosing basic black.)

[@AbroadinJapan]

Haha thank you Ryori I appreciate it!!

[@jenerossitea9247]

Always really nice to see an Abroad in Japan video show up in my notifications. Really can't wait to see what's in store for 2023. Love your videos Chris.

[@MrZarathas]

Oh snap I live like 30 minutes away from Narai-juku! Can confirm, Nagano's "shinshu" soba is the best I've had in Japan. The valley that holds the Nakasendo, Kiso valley, is probably one of my favorite hidden gems, so many villages and places to discover. Hope y'all get a chance to explore more of Nagano in the future!

[@user-bs4iz6ml4z]

What do you do there ?

[@coloursofjapan]

What a great place to live!

[@MegaJani]

20:49 Ryotaro's superhuman aura just kills the ninja without him even noticing

[@Helmutlozzi]

Beautiful Sharla in the beautiful garden ❤

[@eerielakeerie]

god, the production quality on these videos always blows me away. makes me desperately want to visit japan some day. thank you for the hard work!

[@platinumarceas9107]

"She loves the Slurp." I can't even 🤣🤣🤣

[@RealSourLemonade]

Loved this one, its nice to see a proper episode with Ryotaro, reminds me of some of your older videos (in a good way!). You guys have such a great vibe.

[@paulaogawa]

I love that you're uploading more recently. I have been watching your videos for years. You represent Japan so well, it gives me wanderlust. You're awesome! Great video!

[@YonkoKenji]

i love chris broad lmaooo forreal tho every video is fresh, not alot of youtubers can say that. he has got the feel of a documentary mixed with the nice warm youtube humor, its best invention since bread and butter.

[@Burning-Embers]

Can't believe I missed this video, what an awesome trail

[@isekun]

For the past few days, I had been binging Chris's previous videos and streams. I am so glad that you came out with another video and that too so fast, a video with Rissotoro and Sharla no less! P.S. I am loving these walking type videos!

[@xJennCakes]

I love these types of videos! Its a good way to learn more about the beautiful more less common parts of Japan , The food , the scenery and the ambiance that these villages produce is mindboggling! Keep up the great work!

[@whyisthisathingnow...]

I stayed in Magome during my first trip to Japan and it was truly magical. I didn't know much about the hiking trail there but after seeing this I have to go back sometime and experience it in full.

[@superdude732]

Great video. I love these chilled out episodes in the countryside.

[@himotoorugami6533]

These are a pleasure to watch + We got Ryotaro and Sharla

[@GenAnxiety]

Absolutely the most beautiful scenes of Japan I've ever witnessed. Just gorgeous. Will be there in October for a 10th wedding anniversary and can't wait to experience this ! Thank you for sharing this.

[@alijohnny]

So happy to see the return of the travel vids! Fun that Sharla will be in a lot of them (I'm assuming) And Ryotaro 😄as well! The travel videos are what our family got into when we first discovered the channel!

[@Mic_Mike]

I stayed in the guesthouse right next to the water-wheel you choose to speak from 😂 I absolutely LOVED Magome! It is breathtaking and at night, they lit lanterns all the way from bottom to top of the village, beautiful! Also, better at night as there was less tourists. Highly recommend visiting!

[@darkwatts5461]

I really like the more intimate videos like this one where you spend more time in an area vs going to 50 place. Also these places are beautiful

[@shinyamato]

that bear & ninja was top notch edited. for a second I thought Sarla was in bear costume

[@RangelMladenov]

This was so refreshing! Hope you make more videos like this! And you and Sharla are so cute together!

[@markar634]

Walking the Nakasendo trail is a life goal for sure, so insanely beautiful

[@jessimcclue5688]

Love your videos!! I can't wait until I get to explore Japan!

[@ChoyingSpeaks]

Been missing your videos! Thanks for the motherlode this week!

[@kathrynsargent5769]

This is so beautiful, I have to save it to watch, again!

[@MW-xx4cc]

Chris, another outstanding video. Please never stop, you are such a natural in front of the camera and I love your storytelling. We need more of those walking-tour videos!! Love from NZ

[@sodiumz7161]

Hey Chris, your videos always help me escape my busy life. I’m always stuck between my schoolwork and my cop-op work and these breaks are a life saver. Thanks for your amazing content ❤

[@MrChristianCain]

Are these walking videos becoming main stay? I'm all for it!

[@sayantanmazumdar3]

Walking through every major city in Japan sounds like a nice concept.

[@chris2298cfc]

the quality on this one is insane!!

[@NeonCoffeeCat]

This is the content i originally subbed for, though i do love the Journey Across Japan series as well

[@kyesmith6635]

Sharla is such an adorable cutie, I love that you two are together and love when you make content together! ❤️

[@kyesmith6635]

I love your content, it's so cool to get to see all the amazing things and locations in japan through expertly directed cinematography in the form of KZbin vlogs! P.s. Sharla is absolutely beautiful and I love that you two are together! ❤️

[@Outwardpd]

So glad to see that regular releases are becoming a thing again! Have you considered scheduling these visits to where you can interview the locals like the bear hunter and people who run the traditional inns?

[@stecklerisa]

I did a day trip to Tsumago and Magome juku from Nagoya and LOVED it! Those buns were heavenly…… Great video!

[@philcannon91]

When I imagine a trip to Japan, this is the mental image I get of tranquil exploration. The calmness and beauty is poetic. While I feel the major cities are what I would end up seeing, this experience is what I would long for.

[@Kayessification]

Just got back from Japan and videos like this have me planning my next trip already. Keep up the good work!

[@fenrirlives2226]

Man these locations were absolutely gorgeous! Thanks for the nostalgic peek at our previous Autumn!

[@thewolfpack7718]

Never get tired of your adventures. Information and culture a wonderful sample size of Japan.

[@frogboi9554]

Please never stop making travel videos like these they are awesome !

[@rynhardvaneck333]

Beautiful scenery such a good video the editing has leveld up i enjoyed it thank you Chris.