I Spent $100 on Japanese Retro Toys ⛩️

[@ChrisAbroad]

NOTIFICATION SQUAD: Come for the retro toys. Stay for the rant about why I'd be a dreadful tour guide. (And a sneaky reveal of the JAJ: Lost Islands trailer).

[@masterken2593]

Where do i sign up for the tour guide XD

[@opiniotworczyblog5090]

Came for the face, stayed for the accent. So much face and I love it. TL-Chang the redeemed.

[@Aal-2447]

Got your camping gear yet? All have to bring one odd camping/outdoors or Japanese themed thing along for the trip! This must happen! Donit!?

[@sarahgreefable]

Love the travel episodes (last weeks was brilliant)

[@atom_gray]

_forget camping,_ *please* take Joey to Natsuke's studio asap, and do something about that frightwig of his...

[@billjackrock]

Take CDawg camping. He often speaks fondly about his childhood times camping in France.

[@BeckyAngelix]

Yesssss 10000%

[@cjaoshenyjc7276]

Take him on a Duke of Edinburgh expedition in his memory 🤣

[@moisesdelarosa751]

Don't do that to Connur 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@arisarkar6456]

Yes he was quite especially enthusiastic when they camped for three days

[@EmmyTheFox]

Yes please, Chris, Connor and Natsuki in a camping trip.

[@jamesbuckley8917]

FYI, the first Sony "pocket" transistor radio was showcased by the head of Sony, at the time. He put the radio in his shirt pocket, but it was revealed that the shirt pocket was enlarged in order to fit the radio. The TR-63 would not fit in existing shirt front pockets, so the company issued shirts with expanded pockets to salesmen so they could claim the product was "the world's first pocket sized transistor radio".

[@snackies35]

False advertising!

[@travismoore7849]

I like sony radios, the new ones. The first transistors were not quite there yet and they got better over time. So by When the quality of the transistors improved the radios got better. I think the early radios had to use 9v batteries or some using the 22v batteries. Now you can use 2D cells.

[@mattz9698]

High point for me was Chris saying Muppets Treasure Island is a epic movie. I get into arguments with my wife when I say its a great movie.

[@dfbhsdfh4399]

Dave and Natsuki in Utah, the movie: Hiding from Risottoro and responsibilities. In cinemas, when covid stops or something

[@AFordFlex2377]

Featuring That Japanese man Utah.

[@MonographicSingleheaded]

A challenge, who can transport the white powder the furthest hahahah xD gta in real life xzd

[@CHEFPKR]

Chris, please have the same time zone as me.

[@jeannesmith3983]

watching a british man fawning over retro toys at 3 am is one of the best moments of my life ngl

[@bruhduh9595]

We have the same time zone but I have school 😭😭

[@save_a_skip]

Chris is just naturally funny and sarcastic guy and I love it so much

[@AbrahamLure]

Thank you for not filling your videos with sponsored junk and keeping it all relevant, it's really appreciated! 💕

[@xxSydneyFox]

Tbh though I would totally love to see some Japanese things being advertised haha I remember this crazy weird and funny advert about a bottle of peach smelling liquid that you use in the toilet 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 🍑🍑🍑🍑🍑🍑🍑🍑🍑

[@user-yv2cz8oj1k]

My grandad had a bottle like that from the old Wards beer company of Sheffield. All old English beer bottles used to use that glass marble chamber seal.

[@AKiwi]

32:52 What do you mean most of your videos aren’t good? Even the least edited ones are enjoyable to watch. To me, it’s all about the fun personality and editing is just what compliments the video.

[@JohnCarroll4Hawaii]

I've been to all 50 states also. The route through Utah that your other commenter said, is yes, lovely, and make sure you drive through the snowy mountains of Colorado on that Rocky Mountain loop. But - also visit Alaska. The drive from Glennallen looking at Matanuska is beautiful and you might enjoy the community radio programs. The Caribou Lodge has rooms with a private hot tub, so that you can have your snow and onsen at the same time. Go also through Soldotna and ride the river rafting on the Chugach River through the valley. The turquoise of the river is a spectacular jeweled color. Take the boat ride in Valdez to watch the glaciers calfing. Stop by the Portage Glacier for lovely camera shots.

[@davidtyers4903]

I fucking love your channel. As I am planning to visit Japan in 2022 then watching an English bloke actually living in Japan and actually makes me laugh is a boon. Lots of great info delivered in a very amusing way. Keep em coming brother.

[@123FionaE]

Chris: ramune is going out of business, no more ramune My small town in Arkansas: wow this weird Asian drink is cool, let's start selling it everywhere

[@poopoopeepee8560]

Yooo same

[@WD-zk6fg]

Lucky bastards

[@frankietheghost9385]

Woah a fellow Arkansian thats odd

[@WD-zk6fg]

@@frankietheghost9385 I thought bill and hillary were the ones from Arkansas...

[@123FionaE]

@@frankietheghost9385 thanks real Barack Obama

[@georginaholt9416]

Love your work. You are getting me through the pandemic without losing it on my remote Scottish island.

[@KlingonGamerYT]

you get some decent donators i wouldnt even complain .....you deserve it loving the latest video adventure in the death plane

[@SewingBoxDesigns]

Re Ramune: a Japanese guy once told me Ramune was liquid sugar on crack. We've got it in screw top bottle shaped cans at the Marukai market. I was banned from drinking it at work because the sugar content had me so hyper. Looking forward to that camping trip. Oddly, this month's Discover Japan magazine is all about camping!

[@shannonluster5083]

Watching from Clearwater, Florida in front of my fan on my smartphone. And if you're wondering, the water in Clearwater is just as green as the land in Greenland.

[@TheProseRose]

I used to love camping. I grew up by the Rocky Mountains in Canada and would regularly hike to the top of mountains. Now in my 30s it hurts to sleep on the ground and I have decided that cabining is a good substitute. Just rent a nice cabin with some friends, play some boardgames, drink some beer, go to the beach, take a hike, have a nice fire with some smores.

[@Gruzbee]

I'm disappointed that I can't catch you live, but having a 2 hour video to watch is still fantastic. And I'm watching from Texas.

[@M1N1Girl007]

Turn on ur notifications for this channel and u can catch him

[@distinctloafer]

Chris' "SUGOI" energy from japan is starting to show, he truly integrated into the culture.

[@andrewgrant6516]

I always thought the point of the marble in ramune was to keep the bubbles in while it's upright, but roll out of the way when you drink it. I've never seen anyone try to turn one upside down.

[@JohnCarroll4Hawaii]

As a student in London, I always enjoyed the night buses from Victoria Station up to Edinburgh and Glasgow. So I'm sure the night buses in Japan are just as relaxing and enjoyable.

[@theherooffire007]

First time catching a full live show from Chris. What A Broad experience this was. 💪⛩️💯

[@InconsistentContent]

1:51:40 nice save, sir😏

[@APTos45]

My god. 🤣🤣

[@emmiereynolds8103]

That mini tape player makes me so happy! It's my childhood in a mini lil memory

[@van3158]

Take Sharla cute “face” to the Noro Lodge camping and maybe swim with Aty the otter!!

[@atom_gray]

i'm betting Sharla would cute "overload" if she met the otters...

[@THE-BUNKEN-DRUM]

Aww what a gorgeous lil cat, you have :-D

[@OlagGan]

As to the bottle, sadly wrong. That is a British style of bottle, very common in the Victorian era. These bottles are now sought after by collectors as in the UK these bottles are incredibly rare. BTW if you find a dark blue example watch out as Blue.bottles were used for carrying poison.

[@squidge8808]

Always laughing hysterically at these Keep em coming mate they are pure gold

[@Hexterguard99]

Hey Chris I’m from the Seychelles islands, I love your channel, I’m watching you while sitting on a comfy armchair.

[@Slammer_1970]

Chris, the drink you're talking about at 1:10:05, I've seen and bought where I live here in Iowa, USA. They sell it at a local comic book store and at my local supper market.

[@TheeAmazingRando]

Hi Chris huge fan of you and the show. Keep at it, your humor is Awesome. Take CDawg with you and ditch him somewhere in the middle of the woods. That would be hilarious to watch. Thanks man.

[@audaxfemina]

Falling in love with Showa era things... does that include Ryotaro?

[@Stuark54]

You and Ryotaro sharing a tent together would be hilarious.

[@jonnki4704]

Always love your steams! Keep em coming!

[@siilvae4811]

I like these livestreams, thank you, and happy belated birthday !! I have to say, as a portugese, I think they were the first to come to Japan, though they were soon kicked out, and then the dutch came. So, true, the dutch were the first to make friends with the Japenese :D , but the portugese left some legacy behind (eg. tempura is a portugese dish imported in japan, and Nagasaki became a prosper and imporant city under the influence of Portugese colons who helped develop the city ).

[@God-.-999]

That hypothetical tour with you Chris sounds wonderful, Id pay for that no doubt

[@Aal-2447]

The whole lot?? All of y’all! Camping team handed! That would make some great content for all your channels! I am here for this!!!!

[@kathmorgan3429]

I can attest to the usefulness of calling everyday things around the home/works/school by their [insert language you're learning] names. When I was at primary school in Wales, they had stickers on everything in the classroom with the welsh names on, and we were encouraged to ask for them in the welsh. Even now at 34, that's the only welsh I can recall (except what you see on road signs, same principle really).

[@74fisher]

When I was 6 years old my dad was asked to go to Hiroshima to do research for the US Atomic Energy Commission at the Gembaku Byoin. It was during that time that I had my first Ramona at an amusement park near our home in Itsukaichi. It was 10 yen and okonomiyaki was 100 yen . It was 360 yen to the dollar so 3 cents for the ramune and 33 cents for okonomiyaki

[@GaryLau2099]

Belated Happy Birthday for 2-3 weeks ago, Chris!

[@Senior666]

KZbinr Camping Trip definitely. Seeing all of you guys out in the Wilderness would be great!

[@xxgoodnevil17xx]

We went to Japan for our honeymoon (3 weeks) basically most of October and it was like 95 every day in Tokyo and other parts. Really the only place that was cooler was when we went to the mountains. I was definitely not prepared haha I was sweating so much! I can't imagine the actual summer it was hotter than Florida!

[@Aobokeh]

1:24:11 Kinda have to disagree, I think there a good few tourist highlights in Sendai, especially if you're into Japanese history at all. Zuihoden mausoleum complex, resting place of true badass Date Masamune, is a beautiful spot to visit, and cool on a hot day since it's surrounded by tall cedars; Osaki Hachimangu shrine is also nice. The Aoba castle ruins have a great view onto downtown Sendai. For modern buildings, Sendai Mediatheque is a multipurpose library with an unusual structure, and a memorial to the 3/11 Tohoku Earthquake on an upper floor. If you time it right there might be a citywide music festival (as on one of the days I visited), and there's always good food- have to eat your fill of gyuutan and zunda. I really wish more tourists would make it north to Sendai and beyond, they don't know what they're missing.

[@hellicav8]

You need to do an episode as your alter ego DAVE IN JAPAN FROM SEATTLE

[@neomura3994]

For the camping I would like to see all-, some- or either of Joey, Pete, Natsuki and Ryottoro for the trip.

[@martijn9568]

I'd enjoy to see some bears too.

[@BeckyAngelix]

Omg and Connor

[@metricstormtrooper]

Not joey please.

[@ktownpunkjr.1946]

@@metricstormtrooper sorry you dislike fun 😭

[@nikkif7201]

Yes, Pete! I love his humor!

[@lesley599]

Hi Chris, thanks from the UK, REALLY enjoyed the show xx

[@PurpleDracos]

On the camping idea it might be interesting if you can work with someone like Survidol Kaho and get her to teach some teams made from Trash Taste and Tokyo Creative people. Then have a realistic budget per team to go and buy some bits like sleeping bags, cord and knife given what Kaho suggests to get you to build a shelter to sleep in for the night. She can then judge the efforts to set up a shelter, fire and cook food.

[@tylertheotaku9270]

Hi from Devon, UK... Lounging on bed after work 😁

[@venataciamoon2789]

Devon here too.

[@OMFGitsDeann]

I want to pitch Journey Across Japan 4: Abroad in a Camper Van (since conventional camping might be more of a bear survival series)

[@dreamsofinvasion]

I'm quite a bit late to the party but you're pretty awesome. Thanks for all the content. Great listen and watch while im at work or just chillin playin games. Thanks a million

[@jkitty9]

My family and I did a road trip from LA to Alaska when I was 14. It was a three week round trip and was a lot of fun. I only recommend it if you travel with people you can deal with in a small space for three weeks.

[@majcrash]

I don't know anyone like that.

[@0animalproductworld558]

Love the chill late night feels 🐁

[@MrCropper]

1:23:15 Utah has a HUGE variety of scenery. Deserts, mountains, lakes, ancient sandstone. Oh, and Mormons, but you won't notice them much.

[@kristijones6922]

Yes Ramune is sold at comic store or Japanese/Korean markets and resturants. I live in South Florida and they even have them at a chain candy store called It's Sugar. They come in strawberry, watermelon, melon, lychee, and original. Maybe some other flavors... Chris you shouldn't be so hard on yourself. You are amazing!

[@aylinarellano7296]

Getting ready in the morning while I do my hair and make up! From Arizona!

[@xxSydneyFox]

Chris, you gotta do Disney with me and my fiancé. We are super good at timing our rides and not waiting for for more than half an hour or so! I loved Pooh's Hunny Hunt so much (one of the most popular rides) we managed to go on it 5 times in a day on top of doing all others 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@giantred]

Ohhh this was nice, enjoyed the trailer.

[@ryul28]

Sharla for camping definitely. If I recall correctly she loves it and that could be her revenge for the roller coaster umm... experience.

[@tom-vm6ug]

Hey chris watching from the netherlands love your content and japan

[@tom-vm6ug]

Forgot that u where offline 😅

[@zer0tzer0]

Rizotaro. LOL!!! Go camping with Ask Japanese, Cathy Cat. It would be so worth it just to see what she would wear camping. I'm sure she would only go Glamping.

[@pearset8510]

hey Chris im in Ireland and am interest in going to Japan when the country opens up Japan is awesome the only thing im worried about is earthquakes, is there any big earthquakes in sendai or morioka

[@xxSydneyFox]

Oooh when I went to Tokyo we experienced an earthquake in the hotel room! It didn't last long and we weren't very high up but you could see the lamp swaying and the building next door too!

[@kidsavvy660]

Man, I love these streams!

[@シミズルリ]

Oh yes, Yamashita Tatsuro! Literally every song is a banger. Can't recommend him enough.

[@Nufarella]

You’re convincing me into supporting your Patreon (even symbolically)

[@JohnCarroll4Hawaii]

Kid friendly in Japan: Ueno Zoo -- Nara Park to see the deer -- Harajuku station / Yoyogi Park on Sunday to watch people dance -- the promenades along the ocean for strolls such as in Kobe or Yokohama -- Mt. Rokko teleferique if the children are not afraid of heights -- the rafting in the Kyoto area -- Kinkakuji in Kyoto to walk on the creaking floors.

[@slax4884]

Happy 2weeks ago belated birthday Chris. Hope you had a great day mate

[@sparcsau]

How can you say ramune is crap? it's a lovely soft drink. And it goes so well with Gin. We can get it pretty easy in Australia, esp from Dasio...who also have "ramu- bottle" which is ramune in a 500ml metal bottle.

[@amadapittaluga1487]

That tour sounds amazing! ;p

[@dictator97]

Suburbs of Bucharest, Romania - living room, getting ready to go to bed. Looking forward to Lost Islands special, enjoying your live until then.

[@ArthurBarnhart]

Missed the live, but here watching from North Carolina while at work when I should be working instead. Also commenting just to back the camping video lol

[@katehunter2336]

I feel like Chris should have his own Netflix show

[@dereksbooks]

Aim higher than Netflix. How about HBO?

[@MonographicSingleheaded]

Certain Welshman xD lmao. You Chris are my fav presenter, he s my fav Yt actor ^^

[@MonographicSingleheaded]

I actually think Connor may get sexier bald lmao. Am not gay tho, need to ask girls when it happens ^^

[@MonographicSingleheaded]

Seriously, u r the best at presenting shit ^^’ dont mind me, just have fun.

[@SuperDolly64]

I missed the live action but I am preparing dinner on my boat in Lowestoft, enjoying the evening sunshine

[@JohnCarroll4Hawaii]

And since you like fried chicken, Jollibee has fried chicken, spaghetti, burgers, hamburger patties smothered in mushrooms and gravy, and mochi desserts.

[@vikrj88]

Hello Chris. Sending warm greetings from Serbia. Have you considered going to cooking class and filming it? I would find it enjoyable to watch you try to make your very own fried chicken while you swear the hell out of it! 😂😁

[@corytanksley7909]

Lol I was literally sitting at my desk procrastinating at work and chris called me out.

[@ChrisAbroad]

EXPOSED

[@edwardfletcher7790]

If you went to a neighborhood recycle center you could get the original products ! :-) Actually a video of a local recycling centre shop would be awesome !

[@NewAeon.]

Love your channel💕 I’ve really enjoyed the last years worth of content ! The filming, music, and your general disposition make it such an awesome channel 🤩 I really enjoy seeing your experiences unfold while you visit with friends and come together to talk about things 🙏🏼

[@AmyGiglio7683]

At 1:40:47 ..... absolutely dying LOL. Keep up the good work Chris XD

[@marygreene4027]

Journey across japan i your car asthe best part is seeing the places having guests and maybe stay longer and do quests. You shouldn't beat yourself up about the first one ive watched it more than once.

[@xLillyKaaosx]

10/10 would book Chris' tour... I know I'm not the only one lol

[@jessicacoloma1297]

Muppet Treasure Island is an utter DELIGHT.

[@Patrick_Hession98]

Yea go camping. Or Glamping, lots of good places I bet.

[@FOXcravatte]

I'm consuming KZbin since 10y at least. Now i know it: you're the coolest youtuber

[@stardust9957]

Abroad in a van (campervan) maybe abroadinacampervan although that’s a bit long 🤔 also sounds like you’re a retired holiday goer 😅

[@snackies35]

"Abroad in a Van" rhymes! 🛍️

[@kevabelle3462]

28 years in travel industry including tour guide: DONT DO IT! When people pay for your time they think they deserve a piece of you and blame you for the weather. Obv I don't do this job anymore..

[@JohnCarroll4Hawaii]

The UK is small compared to the US. You can drive from Glasgow to London in around 8 hours(?), with stops at BP for delicious Marks & Spencer 3 for 10 pounds meals. Just going from Sacramento to Seattle takes 13 hours at 80 mph, and that's only the west coast. It's at least a week going from the east coast to the west coast. If you do an Abroad in the USA, it's going to take weeks to hit all 48 contiguous states. Alaska you can only videotape in July or August because of the daylight and cold weather. I've visited all 50 states. You'd really have to plan the route to hit all the states. Please don't just eat at McDonalds. Try Sonic -- it's great. There's cheesy tater tots, burgers or hot dogs with chili or onion rings, slushies, and it's more affordable than McDonalds. Sonic is a car hop, so you order from your car stall and they bring the food out to your car.

[@PhillyEastSide]

We need a Chris + Trash Taste camping special!!! Or alternatively, Chris and Garnt camping! 🤣

[@roninmusashi]

I've seen others demo the TV and it is a lot better when correctly set up. The buttons work and the screen is the right size.

[@kenziedayne4234]

Chris, thank you for taking Celiac disease and gluten free seriously. Too many people think it's a fad and make fun of it. It's an autoimmune disease that affects millions around the world. For those with Celiac Disease eating gluten (the protein found in grains such as wheat, rye, and barley) causes the immune system to permanently damage the intestines. This leads to serious pain, malnutrition, intestinal cancer, and other autoimmune diseases. Immediate symptoms are severe gastrointestinal distress (cramps, diarrhea), which would make a vacation miserable. For your viewer who asked about eating gluten free in Japan- As a fellow Celiac I've given this some thought. Anything with soy sauce is out. It has wheat in it. Noodles and sauces are out. But there may be other things as well. For instance, apparently it's common to use white vinegar (made from wheat) in rice used to make sushi. Unless you speak Japanese fluently you may not be able to ask if they used white vinegar or rice vinegar. Another food I would be wary of is Dashi. This is the broth used in soups. It may or may not contain soy sauce, depending on the cook and the dish. Personally, I avoid eating out. When I go to Japan I plan to find a place to stay with a small kitchen. As with all of my travel in the US, I will buy local meat, fish, and produce and make my own food. Not much fun, but the only way to be safe. If you do manage to find gluten free foods there, maybe you could make your own blog and let the rest of us know. BTW Chris, We just moved to Utah two months ago! It's lovely. Hope you get to see it some day. -Cheers

[@cute.beluga4261]

Greetings from Moldova.Always a fun to watch.Enjoy ur British Wit

[@ryuudrako86]

The toys were reviewed by a good channel called Tech Moan, and he explains all the functions of them. Might be interesting to know, while also learning a slice of history with it. Cheers.

[@WD-zk6fg]

Great channel for the obscure long forgotten thingamajigs

[@ryuudrako86]

@@WD-zk6fg agreed. Great reviews, and relaxing content

[@WD-zk6fg]

It's like if you made wikipedia into a show based off of good old fashioned tech nostalgia while discovering old tech that you wish you knew about and could afford during its hayday. And sometimes yeah I see why that failed in the market lol. There's another channel similar I just forget the name

[@joneseyswords471]

What a delightfully unexpected way to finish my work day and slide into a calm and lovely evening. I mean, with a Pavlovian need to buy a tent and plan a road trip, which will Not be happening, but yeah. Thanks for hanging out and being great at this weird ass one-ish-sided conversation thing on the platform here. :-)

[@freakishuproar1168]

19:00 I want to have an indie walking simulator where you collect tiny tapes containing Chris's fumbled recorded messages.

[@CynGothBatty]

More live shows would be fun. And if you ever do come to the US and to Texas (TX) check out H•E•B (grocery chain only in TX as far as I know), Whataburger (fast food restaurant that was only in TX but only a few outside the state now I think) and also Bu-cee's (gas station chain in just TX). Also, when asking for directions don't be surprised if things are given in time instead of miles/kilometers and depending on area some people say stores or stations on or near corners instead of street names.

[@agimhoti3279]

Didn't knew you had a second Chanel I have immediately subscribed. 👍👍👍

[@chrispersad8388]

You are skilled the world is yours you can make content anywhere your talent should not be bound by territory

[@Ilikeflowers22]

Great stream :) 1:15:04 She says thank you 🐈 It's her 15th birthday btw

[@dainslatton9877]

Natsuki would never let you be eaten by a bear. Would love to see a bunch of your youtuber friends and you suffer through a camping trip, and I think it would genuinely be a fun, unique experience for you all if you chose the right spot, season, and things to bring!

[@CzarlsV]

Love those gummy sweets you showed. I bought tons of them when I was in japan