I Explored Japan's Largest ABANDONED Island | Why 10,000 People Disappeared

Japan has over 6,000 islands. Many are losing their populations and becoming abandoned. Ikeshima island is home to an abandoned area the size of a small city. This week in Journey Across Japan we explore this genuinely jaw-dropping island once and for all.
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NOTIFICATION SQUAD: Put me out of my misery - who took the best Natsuki postcard? Seriously, Ikeshima is one of the most incredible locations I've ever visited and I hope to revisit soon for another video. BUT sadly, we've got one last episode of Journey Across Japan: The Lost Islands left in the series, so savour this one folks. Though as you can see in the "next up" segment at the end, the finale will certainly be a big one. (ALSO bit of trivia, 06:49 is my favourite shot in the entire series).

[@jogrimes]

Yo dave

[@solelyskyed4256]

Nice

[@MrEVAQ]

yo

[@antarmy1440]

Hello Chris

[@maabed1022]

Daaaave

[@spacebug30]

As a Dutch person, Huis ten Bosch could totally be in the Netherlands on first sight, but then you notice the mountains in the background and realize those don't exist over here 😅

[@stijnkremer6923]

Was looking for this comment

[@sanderharksabc]

Dutch people: "Limburg has mountains" World: *awkward silence*

[@inshorefishingwithchris1312]

Gekoloniseerd

[@psihius]

Literally the only thing that spoils the view - it's not flat! :D

[@jeb284]

You have no mountain? Wow

[@DragonBoi3789]

Joey could've won an actual award if he'd gotten Natsuki to sit in that roached out chair, hunched over with a cigarette between his fingers, exhaling smoke while he stared at the flower in his other hand and considered it sagely, with the mounds of trash behind him and the sea beyond. All in grayscale, with only the yellow flower as color.

[@avalonnnnnnnnnnnn]

This exactly, when the camera focused on the chair I was like they gotta take a photo on that chair

[@happyaccident8833]

You didn't even participate but I'm pretty sure you deserve that award

[@PP-sh6ki]

Ok you win

[@matheusvillaas]

And then the chair breaks, cuts him and he dies from tetanus

[@padamupreti]

That's terrific

[@justsomekirbowithoutamusta1852]

Imagine getting this on GeoGuessr, guessing the Netherlands and then losing to someone randomly guessing Japan

[@DieAlteistwiederda]

The only way I could see someone realize that this isn't in the Netherlands is by seing the mountains in the background AMD the streets are a bit too empty for a town that looks so big. Otherwise its really damn close to the real thing.

[@justsomekirbowithoutamusta1852]

@@DieAlteistwiederda Yeah, but my first instinct would be the Netherlands cause you won't think about it when it looks so obvious

[@cooltwittertag]

@@DieAlteistwiederda Well to be fair, if its supposed to imitate Amsterdam, there's lots of street cafes missing (they'd have to run them all) and the roads aren't all that uniform and wide.

[@cantouchitnordrassil]

@@cooltwittertag the building are from all over the netherlands the name is Huis Ten Bosch afther one of the three official residences of the Dutch Royal Family in the hague the tower is "de dom" in utrecht there are buildings i remember from visiting delft leiden and gouda i looked it up and also see it has iconic buildings from hoorn amsterdam and breukelen it doesnt seem it imitates amsterdam specificly unless you know something i dont know in that case my appology

[@ultraL2]

a few things; law still applies. japan drives left, Holland right license plates

[@TheJtyork420]

I love Natsuki's ability to link almost every object he sees to a american rock song. Respect bro.

[@minecrafterIVI]

Its his stand

[@cyanidebride]

Ozzy Osbourne is Bri'ish

[@tccandler]

A nod of the cap to everyone involved in these annual Journeys Across Japan... It may all be fun and games, but I recognize the amount of hard work that goes into them. Well done Pussy Kings!!!

[@pufferfish9272]

yep

[@Grimnoire]

Only pussy king here is yours truly! In case you haven't guessed... It's me! Mwahahahaha!

[@dingle849]

Does this mean Chris is on the list?

[@ThatFilmisGnarly]

id love to see some behind the scenes stuff on another channel.

[@gainednevadastab9439]

dare you to put chris on the list

[@Ridnarhtim]

Joey: "I don't know what to say. It looks like a post-apocalyptic town, like something happened and it's just stuck in time." Chris: "That's a 4-5 story building that's completely been consumed by this forest. I've never seen anything quite like that." Natsuki: "Ecology."

[@brianahopson2683]

The strange thing is, all of them make sense... I'm not gonna judge his English too much cuz, man knew how to say ecology... I studied Japanese for 4 years and I can't tell you how to say ecology. But honestly I would be just as stunned to walk around somewhere like that.

[@yagottapaythetrolltoll3127]

"crazy trains!"

[@theramendutchman]

@@yagottapaythetrolltoll3127 *proceeds to demonetise the video by humming a copyrighted song*

[@prezentoappr1171]

@@brianahopson2683 usually the most technical terms come from meiji era so good that it even got loan into chinese...

[@graha]

“it’s maybe…🤔nice merry christmas👍😊🎄”

[@Dubz759]

This feels exactly like a British documentary on tv. Chris production is amazing

[@allgomesareevil6121]

"No animals, no humans, only me the island scary" sounds like a death poem :D

[@foreversleepy4379]

Plot twist: The island's residents all turned into cats.

[@darksteelmenace595]

Sounds like an anime alright

[@vnsh3601]

Sounds like a junji ito story.

[@MIbra96]

Attack on Cats

[@camiloberaun8931]

@@vnsh3601 exactly what I thought after reading the ominous thread- starting comment. In my country we have a folk horror story about a town in the Highlands where all the population turned into worms.

[@turtleofpride4572]

An no cat shall be harmed in Ulthar.

[@Patterrz]

compared to the "Welsh Village" you and Connor went to, this is actually REALLY impressive

[@lucygirl1111]

pat ill see you later in the stream lol ps now you know how to give more affection to Leo

[@starstencahl8985]

The park looked massive and it really felt like the real thing

[@sayhowling]

true lmao i bet if u blind fold someone and fly them over here theyll thing its the real deal. the only givaway is prolly some cars or trucks have japanese texts on em but honestly this is pretty good

[@kryptonian1371]

I think the main reason for that is that the Welsh village was built by the Japanese...but this was built by the Dutch...so it's very authentic.

[@autohmae]

As someone from the Netherlands, I knew this existed, but it's far more impressive than I expected. And anything which is Japanese really sticks out in that theme park.

[@erebo._.sapien]

I just realised something. Chris is on track with his New Year's resolutions. He went on Trash Taste for the third time. He made Natsuki famous with "Too Much Volcano", Top 14 Alternative Song on Apple Music. The final resolution was to work on his body and after hearing about organising skills on the last episode of Trash Taste I think he's on top of that too. All the best, Chris. Lots of love.

[@NoFuqinIdea]

I sometimes wonder if Natsuki starts speaking fluent english as soon as the camera is being turned off. It's like every english word he's saying could become his new trademarked catchphrase. You could release a Merch collection of him using any quote from any video and it would always end up being perfect. I love it! That man has such a unique energy.

[@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

"Real life, real holiday, real beer time nice Dutch!" Natsuki is always excited when it comes to alcohol

[@qowpuwiq370]

Weeb alert

[@wealthybone2990]

@@qowpuwiq370 at this point who isn't a weeb these days? Lots of em.

[@edjaynedjayn3121]

RIFE AND DEATH

[@dasaggropop1244]

yeah but hasn't been to germany yet. poor soul.

[@shinichiizumi5243]

I ve seen u many times on videos related to japan and anime

[@jurriaandejongh8677]

As a Utrechter, I can't express how surprised I am to see the Dom tower suddenly appear, creepily alike to it's original over here. And even better, the real one has been covered up in scaffolding for the past few years! Those cheeky bastards..

[@rogerelzenga4465]

everything is creepily alike :P if you don't look at the mountains in the background :P

[@Kannot2023]

Do you think they sell it and ship it to Japan? :)

[@HanjiThePooh]

Utreg me stadsie!

[@hypebrain4150]

It is just so weird dude.

[@kennyamat]

G E K O L O N I S E E R D

[@corginautcreations2579]

As a dutch person I loved this video. And I just screamed out of joy when Natsuki said "heerlijk" Because he actually said it NEAR flawless! Love it!!

[@Lavenderrrrrrrrrrrrrr]

Yeah im dutch too and he nailed it

[@sergejharz6802]

What place he was?

[@corginautcreations2579]

@@sergejharz6802 a place called "bijna vlekkenloos"

[@lucynsuns]

I love this series because it feels like a really interesting documentary with wonderful music that you'd find on netflix but the dynamic also has it be funny and whimsical making it something special to take in An absolute accomplishment to be able to find the perfect balance between both of those opposing takes in this journey across Japan Such a good job lads

[@texa]

Chris you've outdone yourself, seriously. These are such a good watch

[@AbroadinJapan]

Thanks! This is potentially my favourite episode in the series!

[@anupraikar6298]

@@AbroadinJapan This is the episode I have been waiting for since the trailer was released. Best one so far. 👍🏼

[@HeavenlyCreature.]

The abandoned island is very beautifully filmed ❣❣❣

[@christinalise]

The quality is awesome, like his Fukushima docu

[@ApothecaryTerry]

@@AbroadinJapan Then it must be all downhill from here!

[@KooriGraywolf]

"Anpanman... Your man" "Destroy... And life" I am slowly becoming such a fan of Natsuki and his random engrish ramblings

[@jackwii1472]

Natsuki is the very best

[@Hyoiza]

Natsuki is a man of poetry

[@elizabetharmitage2748]

It's maybe... nice merry Christmas

[@RADZIO895]

He's like a japanese vtuber learning english

[@KooriGraywolf]

@@RADZIO895 Wotah in de fiyah, wai

[@SteveRonin]

This was an amazing place! I hope to go back again soon! Great job!

[@diobrando666]

I would love to visit one day

[@Pauldjreadman]

Oh, I want to go now :)

[@thelicensednerd1626]

"Were gonna need a bigger gardener" has had my granddad laughingfor ten minutes now!😂thx again chris

[@Ozai75]

Why 10,000 people disappeared on Ikeshima Island? They heard that Chris Broad was coming. But seriously. Love this series. Thanks again for all your hard work!

[@AxxLAfriku]

Chill out, what ya yellin' for? Lay back, it's all been done before. And if you could only let it be, you will see that I am the funniest YouT*ber of all time. Admit it, my dear follow*r pu

[@HeavenlyCreature.]

They took their chickens and left the cats, knowing that Chris would never yakiniku them ... probably ... hopefully ... Oh God someone please save those cats 😱

[@Thumin]

This is the best series on KZbin!!

[@pitch2018]

No no he's got a point

[@JohnZaabi]

I'm beggining to wonder whether you might be right.

[@maxnaz47]

Epic NPC D&D for me... Highlight of my week.

[@amirullfadzli5685]

Agree, the best youtuber tour series, I watch the cycling & escape to fuji. All up till now, great quality

[@Oxyenless]

sorry that goes to stampys lovely world

[@jamesweinand2372]

"Maybe Crazy Train?" Is probably the best accidentally hilarity line ever.

[@eev14]

I'm shocked with how accurate the themepark actually looks, it's pretty uncanny, I recognized the Dom tower immediately. I myself live in Middelburg in the Netherlands and live in a historical building next to a canal. In our town we actually have a little street that has umbrellas hanging over that like this as well (though a bit closer together). The bicycle clearly was set for much shorter people btw, you guys were struggling because it's essentially like riding a kids bike lol. And Heineken is shitty beer xD

[@yumicharbonneau]

haha Belgian neighbour here, I agree on the beer 😉. But indeed the reproductions are stunning

[@BeeryGamer]

I didnt recognise the Dom tower, since it is not covered with scaffolding!

[@kraenk12]

But there are no mountains in the Netherlands.

[@argo12]

I'm really impressed with Natsuki's English. I don't know if he studies or practices during those long periods where you don't see him, Chris, but I love that he's always willing to do his best even if his attempts end up being printed on a t-shirt. He's doing great! Also, it's nice to see more what Joey is about. He's a lot quieter and creative than I realized. Really enjoying these videos! I hope to hear Norm's "manly" shrieking again soon, LOL! :D

[@telefrag.]

Chris mentioned that he and Natsuki regularly talk on Skype in Japanese and English to practice together.

[@BarbarooTheKangaroo]

Everything that leaves Natsuki's mouth is iconic xd

[@Deep_wolf]

Maybe he learned it from those FUCKING SALE sings...

[@brianahopson2683]

If you are interestedn in the more atristic stuff Joey does you can find some artistic stuff on his main channel, but a lot of strange and artsy stuff ends up on his secondary channel just called joey.

[@prezentoappr1171]

@@brianahopson2683 his music and the vinyl unboxing iirc

[@wtx23j]

Ikeshima feels like you just walked into the game "Nier"

[@36424567254]

this. I was surprised no one had brought it up, but it was just buried instead.

[@thehistoryrevisionguy-de5208]

That was the first thing which came to mind!!! Looks EXACTLY like it

[@melda332]

Thank u for writing what i thought HAHA

[@Vedgrunner]

That’s the first thing that came to mind

[@areusi2221]

I always wanted to wander in the world of NieR:Automata. Turns out I can! Now I for sure want to travel to Japan

[@ridzkyasdi2510]

Would have been nice if you guys could interview the people living in that abandoned island. Would love to hear their stories

[@moscaonthewall]

Yes, I'd love to see more of that - local voices. It's the only thing missing from his videos.

[@tihinen92]

There’s a documentary called 'Dreaming an island' about Ikeshima and they talk to some of the residents. The movie is no masterpiece but it's certainly an interesting watch!

[@ChrisRamsay52]

Is there footage on the drone you found??

[@Crustee0]

Didnt expect a magician and puzzle solver to pop here

[@Cyannn690]

I always love how Chris and Joey Never ridicule or Correct Natsuki's English

[@xxDxxism]

@@truepotential206 to be fair Joey is fluent af

[@trivialslope]

@@truepotential206 idk Joey speaks Japanese perfectly so perfectly that he sounds a bit too proper apparently

[@Sofus.]

What are you talking about it's delicious

[@anikonemethne8332]

@@truepotential206 Well their japanese is pretty good lol. Joey is half japanese so it's technically his first language and Chris has been living in Japan for 10 years, so they have a lot more practise with japanese than Natsuki does with english.

[@Lucas-sk5iy]

@@anikonemethne8332 It isn't actually Joey's first language. He put in a lot of time and effort into studying it to become as proficient as he is which is something he makes a point of. He's said before he wishes he had started learning it from much younger than he did because his mother is a native speaker.

[@aydenliddell221]

For anyone wondering why those cats have such a small tail, don't panic, they haven't been chopped off. I was today years old when I found out they are actually Bobtail Cats and are native to Japan and South East Asia! 😊

[@zbigbozbboy5245]

Eh, i though it common sense there is cat with small tail😅, but then i am SEA people

[@johnwillis7674]

Pretty sure they cut the tail off to show it’s neutered

[@chiekuen5177]

Well in my case the cat's tail just rot(?) itself, then suddenly it became short

[@elementerrhina5118]

@@johnwillis7674 i don't think so. A few of my cats are born with funky tails like that

[@TheCyberMantis]

Yeah, it's quite common. Wait until you see the headless cats of China!

[@kato2395]

Natsuki is a naturally talented poet, never get tired of his beautiful lines. He doesn't even need to try.

[@gabrielantoniocontreras5584]

Me: *watching video* Natsuki: *Says complete nonsense in english every time he is on camera* Me: "Goddamnit Natsuki how are you so wise"

[@kittyhkitty]

... In the way of words !

[@millennialchicken]

The contrast between the lively, lovely Huis Ten Bosch and the overbearing, corpseian Ikeshima is somewhat cool in my eyes. The two ends of a spectrum.

[@AbroadinJapan]

It really couldn't have been more jarring! What a weird day

[@millennialchicken]

@@AbroadinJapan I'm still sad that our native UK doesn't really have anything like Ikeshima. Unless you count the Forts out in the North Sea that is.

[@bruhbruh-jr5mp]

hey wait i saw you at the qxir nascar daytona 79 video

[@WeeHen]

@@millennialchicken London?

[@ThreadBomb]

Fake Amsterdam might have won the day, if only it had been sunny instead of cloudy and grim.

[@cloud6501]

Chris, I must say, just incase no one has said it. The quality of your videos are getting so amazing, how you capture the scenery and atmosphere of the places that you visit, how you use the music, and the wonderful chemistry and interactions between you and your guests, all of that combined makes watching your videos so therapeutic and peaceful. So glad i found your channel, always looking forward for your videos. Peace!

[@slowmonet]

To be honest, there's this kind of comment on nearly all of his videos lol Either you're a newer sub or I read wayyy too many comments

[@vakariantheweeb]

Casually rewatching this 2 weeks later because the new episode still hasn't dropped is how I fill the void

[@querube78]

These videos honestly make me want to quit my job and travel. I used to explore abandoned buildings and schools; this brought me back to those days when I felt more curiousity than fear.

[@Lucy-ow3wc]

"This is what the future could look like" Cat: meows ominously.

[@Josefuumii]

FUTURE IS BEST!

[@phontogram]

haruki murakami would have been proud of this moment

[@elvisleong6358]

I wouldn't mind a world filled with felines.

[@ExploringwithFighters]

I got on here back in 2019 and filmed the entire island! What an amazing place! Thanks for showing it ❤

[@midimoog]

Are you the one who lost the drone?

[@ExploringwithFighters]

@@midimoog No haha that was "the unbeaten path"

[@sahayeda5220]

hopefully that wasnt ur drone lmao

[@MrDonkeyface2]

@Nick Selca it isn't like it is a war zone or somewhere with significant personal risk. There are lots of public ferries to this island. The main difficulty is finding the timetable if you don't speak Japanese.

[@danquinn1773]

Man, you are easily the best "Living in Japan" KZbinr. Been following for years, and the quality of your videos just keeps getting better and better. Keep up the good work!

[@pexpix]

When the drone went up for the wide shot of the island and "Ikeshima" kanji appeared, it gave me Ghost of Tsushima vibes when you discover a new area of the map. Brilliant!

[@icarenotreally]

the setting: postapocalyptic, skeleton of a forgotten world music: great British bake off

[@_ginock_]

"Clearly I am not the right person to give a monologue about a serious topic" I disagree with this entirely Chris, what you said is powerful and honestly one of the best statements out of any youtuber I have heard in a very long time, it's why I keep coming back.

[@HeavenlyCreature.]

The Man did memorize and entire book about Philosophy just to better his memory, so I do expect some depth from Mr. Broad 😉

[@TheToneBender]

If I (a Dutch person) would live in Japan for a while and you'd blindfold me and take me here, I'd probably start crying due to instant home sickness. It's also really great because it shows the quintessential Dutch cultural aspects, rather than showing an ever evolving city with advertisements and modernisation.

[@airforcebum6750]

I found you about a week ago, started off as informational because I’m joining the Air Force and hoping to be stationed in Japan, but I’ve watched approximately 37,347 of your videos now because of your snarky attitude mixed with high quality production mixed with insanity. Love it 👌🏻

[@thatlucy1_401]

This series just looks like a Netflix series. It's that good.

[@DerFoerderator]

Yeah definitely. Abroad in japan has the highest quality as a KZbin channel of all time.

[@iWillUseMyOwnName]

Far more better than Netflix. Netflix is rubbish.

[@michaelhollinger133]

i know it’s amazing, i’ve been saying it for years now

[@DerFoerderator]

@@michaelhollinger133 I mean he could go to BBC and earn a lot of money.

[@projectvodka7931]

@@DerFoerderator pretty sure he earns way more on KZbin and Patreon combined

[@ScipioCornelius]

"No Japanese Island will be complete without dozens of cats" With that I can agree :D

[@DanAndHoe]

"Like Amsterdam" while in the background is an imitation of my city, Utrecht. I weep silently. Seeing Huis ten Bosch something feels off. It looks amazing and just like the Netherlands, but there's one thing missing: bicycles parked everywhere. Chris, Natsuki, if you're ever in the Netherlands I'll gladly be your guide to my country and its many hidden treasures. And of course: beer and bitterballen!

[@jdv943]

where is my coffeeshop? i can do without the bike

[@andreasturisser8873]

Hy Chris and the team ^^ I just wanted to say "thank you" for making these videos. My wife and I used to travel to Japan regularly but since this annoying virus showed up, we had to delay our trip over and over again... I already feel kind of homesick because this seems to be the 3rd year without climbing up thr Tokyo Tower -.- However we've started watching your videos some weeks ago and it really helps seeing all these places we used to visit in the past and those we want to visit the next time, whenever it will be possible to travel to Japan for a short time stay... So thanks and keep up the good work! ^^

[@Metalg316]

I think "We're gonna need a bigger gardener" was the best postcard. I really love the building in the background! I would love to visit Ikeshima

[@AbroadinJapan]

YES. 1 - 0 to me over the Animation Man.

[@suomin3282]

Natsuki: *shouting some random words* Joey and Chris: Yeah Natsuki, that's the spirit!

[@sownheard]

His pronunciation of delicious in dutch was pretty good 😀 ( Heerlijk )

[@princesidon]

@@sownheard we've done it boys. we gekoloniseerd-ed natsuki.

[@theramendutchman]

@@princesidon Ah yes, GEKOLONISEERD

[@JepdeGoede]

as a dutchman (from a village in Noord-Brabant) i enjoy natsuki pronouncing "Heerlijk"!

[@evo3s75]

Holy damn, Huis ten Bosch really looks Dutch. The buildings, canals, streets and the design of everything really looks like a typically old Dutch village (except for the mountains then) And Natsuki's pronunciation of "Heerlijk" was pretty spot on I'd say

[@Lethal_Equo]

The resemblance to the Netherlands is uncanny. Even the rainy weather is the same.

[@AnaisAzuli]

Kjell, do you know your name means 'man'?

[@JohnZaabi]

@@AnaisAzuli in which language?

[@Lethal_Equo]

@@AnaisAzuli in which language i tought it meant helmet in danish.

[@GameStach]

I never thought I would hear Natsuki say "heerlijk". My life is now complete.

[@JohnZaabi]

get one

[@tAiLspo0n]

Never thought i'll hear Natsuki say "Crazy train"....!

[@vlenhoff]

I loved the show, thanks! Good to see you're having fun with your friends too!

[@divine_intervention]

I absolutely adore these documentary style videos, Chris. They’re so well done. I know they may not get as many views as the others, but the work is appreciated.

[@Chronos5618]

This is such a good series, and while I completely understand that the amount of work makes it impractical to create annual installments, I hope "Journey Across Japan" remains a part of the channel for a long time to come. Hell, branch it out into other countries if you can! As long as the core dynamic remained the same, I think it would be a massive hit. It's such a fresh and original take on the classic travel show, and shows both Japan and guests of the channel in the best light. Great work from everyone in front and behind the camera!

[@royhoekstra9637]

As a Dutchy, seeing The Netherlands with Japanese mountains in the background really feels like the my dream country to live in. It does look like the real thing aside from that.

[@viktoriarjurica1609]

It's amazing how much of Japan's territory is unknown to tourists and it has so much to offer be it in biodiversity, culinary experience, culture, etc. Keep up the good work in bringing us these mini adventures! ❤️

[@ira__s]

I just love how many creative places of Japan you see on this channel! So amazing

[@DukeSolaire]

9:54 "it's maybe, a nice merry Christmas" "what?" No, no, he has a point.

[@likethecheeze321]

YES! I totally got the joke!

[@mariofreak2250]

As a dutch guy, I would believe "I'm definitely not carrying drugs" was taken in the Netherlands if it weren't for the bit of hill in the bottom right. We don't have those.

[@danmc9872]

having been to the Netherlands several times I would I agree I noticed it too, not an over abundance of hills XD

[@JohnZaabi]

we gave you Maxima, Mario, your beauty queen, halt Deine Komplaint, it's art in der Welt! au revoir! tot ziens from Argentina

[@jackreacher9351]

I travelled across Netherlands. Yeah it's flat as f**k 😂!

[@glenroseeventing3090]

haha we used to joke the highest "hill" in my Oma's hometown was a place where the bike path had cracked from tree roots and therefore was raised

[@Eurobazz]

You guys complaining about the flatness of the Netherlands have obviously never been to Zuid Limburg. The highest part of mainland Netherlands is the Vaalserberg at 322.4 metres. The Vaalserberg was replaced by Mount Scenery, Saba as the highest point in the Netherlands in 2010, after the dissolution of the Netherlands Antilles and incorporation of Saba into the Netherlands on 10 October that year. However, Huis ten Bosch looks like a remarkable copy of aspects of Dutch culture and life. Well done Japan.

[@teokotaiandrew3472]

Love it when you three are together makes the journey more lively and happy.

[@djentleman8116]

sincerely, thank you for the work you put in to your channel! watching your journey across Japan has motivated me ten fold to work as hard as i have to in order to make it over there

[@jerrin416]

So basically, the secret to connecting with cats is to act like a shy anime girl. Gotcha Anime Man

[@mairimka8757]

Yup. In order to get a cat to like you, you basically have to pretend you're ignoring it 😄

[@animevsirl]

Cats are tsundere

[@NobleLaika]

sussy baka

[@osvaldo3753]

"It's quite the workout on those bicycles" Says the man who biked across Japan

[@L2Xenta]

Japan is kind of small and... he probably also cheated.

[@user_blank7446]

And almost died

[@HeavenlyCreature.]

Remember Chris said he needed an entire year to recover from the first Journey Across Japan. So to recover from biking around Huis Ten Bosch, he just needed some days and some extra fried chicken in the form of a challenge with Connor 🍗🍗🍗

[@dragonzord6615]

Yeah I really doubt that he actually did it...

[@HA-gz7jl]

This series and the combination of creativity between all of you guys has been an amazing experience to watch.

[@Pantygirl082]

Great episode. I loved the urban exploring and the creativity you all put into your postcard titles. So funny

[@ExploringWithJosh]

i miss this place! good video

[@mintpudding7908]

Josh, nice to see you here!

[@Rosa_fleurr]

Josh, nice to see you here!

[@Lolwut_tt]

Josh, nice to see you here!

[@hannahc2014]

Josh, nice to see you here!

[@tankeryy1566]

Josh, nice to see you here!

[@besboesew9795]

Its so weird seeing this park that looks exactly like the Netherlands, but with mountains in the background. Would love to have a view of mountains here too lol

[@kattkatt744]

I feel like the buildings aren't crooked enough, but yeah, in every other aspect it is a pretty darn good copy that wouldn't be out of place in the actual Netherlands.

[@besboesew9795]

@@kattkatt744 i mean... not every city in the Netherlands has crooked houses like Amsterdam. In Utrecht it's not that bad

[@lhfrfluid]

Natsuki saying heerlijk made my day🤣

[@jojo6783f]

That trows me of so much. Like if you told me that is a dutch city I would almost believe you until I would see the mountains

[@N0va_Nexus]

exept its to clean

[@GenXBecks]

I've been watching videos on this channel for years, and to my shame, this is the first time I realized that Chris is a really good writer. He talks about his aspirations regarding production and filmmaking, but the narration is written and it's very, very good.

[@AnnaHetkinen]

I want to say that I highly appreciate the effort that Chris puts in the details, amazing shots, great narrative and entertaining aspect when he makes these videos. I would definitely watch more "documentary" type videos with a twist like these, find them very interesting and breathtaking to watch. Thank you Chris and remember to take care of yourself and your wellness while editing for hours on end to provide us with such high quality work.

[@barefootgwen]

Natsuki’s “Wheeze” sweatshirt is murdering me

[@djtowtrip]

Is it just me or is Chris' narration starting to sound a bit like David Attenborough? Those intro fly-by shots of Ikeshima were on par with BBC productions. So well done!

[@bethanygreenwood8259]

This was just fantastic. How lucky are we to get to experience these places on Japan safely from our own homes?! Thanks so much for putting this together. And making it both beautiful and entertaining! 💛

[@sv2670]

This last few videos are THE most TV like Ive seen so far, in both style and quality. Amazing job dude.

[@chinmustache6420]

Either Natsuki’s English is getting better, or I’ve seen enough videos to understand him pretty well

[@louissanderson719]

Here he is

[@Machete007]

You seen him too much 🤣

[@TheBossCrab]

Fantastic video, honestly. The music and aerial shots of Ikeshima are quite beautiful.

[@SkySchen]

Hello Mr Abroad :p thank you for your amazing videos they never stop to make my day a bit better each time I watch them. I have watched all of your videos and I must say I love them and I respect the amount of effort put into each one of em it truly shows how much you love doing them . I love the music you use on your videos especially on Journey Across Japan its amazing . Thank you for taking your time to do all theese entertaining videos I truly appreciate your effort . Thank you from a Finnish guy living in Sweden.

[@AnnikaMooreTheHobbit]

I went to school in Sasebo, and actually lived inside Huis Ten Bosch it is funny to see a place so familiar and people from my school in this video haha

[@powerpickle]

Must be nostalgic.

[@flp322]

Wait, people live there? How does that work?

[@AnnikaMooreTheHobbit]

@@flp322 there's the actual park Huis Ten Bosch, and then a small area around it with dutch themed houses and apartments, the area is called Huis Ten Bosch-cho and I guess it's kinda like a district, but you can only get in if you're a resident as theirs a coded gate :) My host family lived in an apartment right outside the park, so I also got a free pass as all residents there do as they often have firework displays that are quite loud haha I hope that makes sense!

[@flp322]

@@AnnikaMooreTheHobbit huh, pretty cool. Now I'm imagining a Japanese village in the Netherlands, lol

[@AnnikaMooreTheHobbit]

@@flp322 if you think about there's often chinese or japanese quarters/districts in western cities as well, however i've only seen japanese people live in huis ten bosch so it is a weird concept haha i think it is also mostly rich families living there as the houses are quite different from traditional japanese houses and ig some people view it as a bit of a luxury, but the park is really pretty, and also other parts of Sasebo (the city where it is) are also really pretty so if you ever go to Japan I think they're worth checking out!

[@sbkidjamx]

natsuki: no i'm good boy me: that's just what a bad boy would say

[@Pyrozoid]

bad boy = pic shot from below looking up.

[@zarathustra007]

Spectacular videography and narration.

[@junaidnaveed5214]

Amazing video. You've really upped your game. I recently went back to your first video and slowly made my way up to your most recent videos. Thank you for making these videos!

[@YokoSpaghetti]

The production quality on these episodes is absolutely spectacular. This has been my favorite series on KZbin, and I'm amazed at the quality all over again, each episode. Fantastic job, Chris.

[@realstage1925]

In Nagasaki Prefecture, where this theme park is located, there used to be a special place set aside for trading with foreign countries. In particular, trade with the Netherlands was very active, which is why a theme park called Holland Village was built about 40 years ago. The theme park was so well received that they decided to build a bigger one near it. And this theme park was created.

[@destituteanddecadent9106]

Yeah, for the 270 years of Edo when Japan closed its ports (to foreigners at least, domestic trade was flourishing), only Dejima Port in now Nagasaki prefecture remained open for trade with the Dutch. And now Dejima Island is a popular spot for weekend night hangouts. Cool stuff.

[@hguk7837]

Japan's western medicine started with Holland called rangaku if I'm not mistaken

[@stevendavis856]

Another fantastic show. Thank you

[@RuggeD_]

Anybody know what the song at 15:00 is called? And of course, another great episode. I look more forward to watching Journey Across Japan than any other series/show/movie on any other platform. Seriously, this is so good. Absolutely in love with your content, Chris! Keep up the great work!

[@tver4789]

"Real life Real holiday Real beer time Thanks Dutch" Wise words

[@AbroadinJapan]

That should literally be the tagline for the Netherlands

[@tver4789]

@@AbroadinJapan Haha, very true

[@HeavenlyCreature.]

Real weed Real prostitutes behind windows Real stroopwafels Real bicycles ... f*cking everywhere

[@JohnZaabi]

@@tver4789 vergeet niet Máxima, with compliments, from Argentina

[@PotionMaster21]

Real life Real holiday Real beer time Judge Judy

[@conorquigley4846]

That introduction monologue for Ikeshima was some top quality narration. Almost gave me a shiver down the spine

[@wlodes3EMFP]

You guys should actually sell those postcards as official merch. Official Journey Across Japan Natsuki postcards!!

[@kristhrasher4858]

This series just doesn´t disapoint. Hell.... this channel never disapoints :) I love your work chris and am looking forward to the next episode.

[@TheRiotPunkGirl]

No joke I'd love to hear Natsuki's opinions on these type of places and situations, beyond the jokes and his English punchlines. It's like missing the unique opportunity to live the experience through his eyes.

[@ellisrifter6621]

Honestly speaking, the Journey Across Japan has to be, without a doubt, the best series on this channel, if not, even in the entirety KZbin itself. And It just keeps getting better with each season. Thank you, Dave in Japan.

[@jammose6208]

Absolutely loved this episode, Chris!

[@Ostekagerne8D]

This series is amazing content !

[@cheesunion111]

It’s so weird seeing the Dutch architecture with mountains in the background.

[@Kiwi2703]

Exactly my thoughts. The mountains really break the dutch immersion haha

[@bapo224]

You have some of that in the Dutch Caribbean too but yeah not what we're used to.

[@rafaellucascarvalho464]

This officially feels like a very dear series you're following, takes so long to come out, and at the same time it's totally worth it, it's over just so quickly...

[@Crazycliff98]

chris you need to make more documentary type of stuff, you're so good at it. especially all the creepy stuff.

[@DamnAwesome]

Awesome video! All of the pictures were super good!