I Spent 48 Hours in Japan's WORST Rated Place | Feat.

Just one hour north of Tokyo, Ibaraki is the ideal escape from the city. We head off to Kayak, Glamp and bathe our way through the countryside in Japan’s most underrated prefecture!
⭐Ibaraki Official Website: bit.ly/Visit-I... ⭐
WHERE we visited!
⛩️ Ushiku Daibutsu Buddha Statue: bit.ly/Ushiku-...
🏕️ Glamping Hills Aula Terrace Ibaraki: bit.ly/Glampin...
🚣‍♂️Storm Field Guide, Naka River: bit.ly/Kayakin...
🎒Asahi Satoyama School: bit.ly/Soba-Ma...
🏫 Kanasa Elementary School: bit.ly/Drum-Bath
🍿 Patreon Behind the Scenes: / abroadinjapan
Featuring ‪@sharlainjapan‬
Edited by David Parish

[@ChrisAbroad]

NOTIFICATION SQUAD: Ibaraki is only one hour north of Tokyo and well worth a visit if you're looking to escape Japan's capital for a few days! Just don't let Sharla lock you away in a drum bath. But WHERE should we visit next? Give us your suggestions!

[@jacobrev6567]

Enjoy Chris with Sharla having trip together

[@sheppertonstudios8253]

We got back from our first trip to Japan last month, inspired by your good self! We've already booked to go back next February! :)

[@Truecrimeresearcher224]

Where do I sign up for the cult of family mart chicken

[@tlidd]

Have you been to Himeji recently? :)

[@lbarna66]

I was totally convinced being in this area is not so bad after all, but then the drum bath scene started. BTW I would have brought Connor here and take Ms SHARM to the onsen place... Dummy!

[@sharlainjapan]

Connor gets a bloody 5-star onsen resort with a POOL and I get Japan’s WORST PLACE😂 Cheers Chris💀

[@Flowergardengirls]

😂😂💗

[@Truecrimeresearcher224]

Your fiance is evil. Next time you cook for him channel the miso seaweed soup

[@Gigi-fv9ky]

Don’t forget that trip to Okinawa, too. Unless you were there in the background, that would be sad to have missed. 😀

[@biosnake20]

You could never steal Chris away from a Welsh man

[@ExtraEevee]

Justice for Sharla!!! 😂

[@YouTube]

sharla and chris are GOALS ✨

[@vnstandup3252]

Omg it’s utube!!!!!!!!

[@goddammitjanice7700]

O no beware, KZbin gained sentience again!!!

[@Flowergardengirls]

Yes 💯💛

[@akashghosh2493]

Ahahahha lesgoo

[@shaxxon]

the streaming event of the year!

[@meags4312]

Chris being scolded and the "No" counter. 🤣🤣 Sharla is always so patient.

[@neonknight7673]

The noodle chef looked like he wanted to adopt Chris just to be able to disown him for his disgrace of the noodles LOL

[@haltsmaul.]

Shambolic performance indeed.

[@megami.x]

😂😂

[@xddesho]

LOL Indeed

[@xddesho]

😂

[@johncatron2864]

I'm using that as a future insult for my friends.😂

[@alisonrobbins1126]

Absolutely love Sharla's comment, "Would you like some grapes?" I literally burst out laughing and then snorted! 🤣 Fantastic video 📹 👏

[@BarbokVA]

I love how we have videos sponsored by a whole prefecture now.

[@41tinman41]

It’s honestly the best move these local prefectures could do to increase tourism. Advertising what makes their local specialties worth checking out is a sincere way to say “hey, come here because our stuff’s neat too!” Having someone frank and blunt like Chris is a good way to keep things from being puffed up and dishonest

[@TheThunderbirdRising]

I mean, prefectures have been sponsoring whole seasons of anime for a while now. A single KZbin video is small change

[@nanashi7779]

Much prefer it to being sponsored by consumer corporations tbh, but is only really relevant to someone like Chris

[@shimano_]

I had the same thought! Lucky Chris.

[@BxBxProductions]

new here? 😂

[@grandiagod]

Seeing Chris still try to stay dedicated to his cynical british persona while actually having a good time with his GF is cute.

[@djentleman8116]

I thought it was off putting lol if I was travelling with someone (or dating someone) that just kept trying to poke fun at/criticize everything, I'd tell them to go home/find a more positive partner

[@theracingolfer3430]

​@@djentleman8116that's fair but they'll usually stop if you tell them about it. What you saw in the vid was simply playful banter(surprising I assume) and people are aware if they take things too far. And if they're a genuinely good person, they'll apologize

[@pillbugm8914]

​@@djentleman8116I mean he's filming a video. He's technically working. We have no idea what he's like off screen.

[@vn00530]

@@djentleman8116 Those two dont match together, honestly they have zero chemistry. why did chris pick this huuhuu cat ? wawawiwa

[@velho6298]

This was quite peculiar site to see Chris cooking. Here's my conspiracy Sharla prepared it and put the tongs in Chris's hand for a nice cinematic view.

[@ChrisAbroad]

LIES

[@MrStoyan5]

That's exactly what you would say!

[@Johannes4233]

@@ChrisAbroad By the way, I'd love to see more episodes of Abroad in a Pan!

[@lestatg8]

busted hahaha...

[@Pattoe]

We saw "Chris Cooking" in that barrel when Sharla was making Chris broth.

[@haraya_manawari]

turning abandoned schools into hotels and resorts or like that one where they even turned the pool into an aquarium is pretty genious and practical use of the structures

[@moneysins]

Date with Connor: “five star hotel, amazing traditional inn” Date with Sharla: “worst rates place in Japan” How’s the sofa? Hope it’s not too rough?

[@ChrisAbroad]

To be fair Connor also got the worst hotel in Japan.

[@mekudu-man3804]

@@ChrisAbroad gotta balance it out for your two lovers somehow, prevents them from getting jealous of each other.

[@biosnake20]

@@ChrisAbroad now i cant tell who the side chick is, sharla or cdawg?

[@MrAsh1989]

All jokes aside, Chris and Connor are having an affair and it's so bad for Sharla

[@moneysins]

@@ChrisAbroad That asthmatic and blood stained first Wacky Weekend on repeat for me through a 7 hour drive so I certainly appreciate it 👍

[@LynkCableTv]

It makes me laugh how Chris starts the video by saying “we’re going to be joined by a special friend” when referring to Sharla… ITS ONLY HIS FIANCÉE! 😂

[@sanninshima]

This was filmed in autumn 2022 judging by the trees and I don’t think he had proposed at that point.

[@LynkCableTv]

@@sanninshima I was just making a joke, the later half of the video Sharla calls him her boyfriend so yeah this was definitely filmed a while back :)

[@MaxiMonkU2B]

followed by "special friend, indeed."

[@KDu400]

@@sanninshima no, but they’ve been dating for like 4 years. In his defense, he did call her “a very special” friend 😂

[@SyaoranDC]

"Give a man noodles and he'll eat for a day. Teach a man to make noodles and he'll fuck it right up." - Wisdom for the Ages by Chris Broad 2022

[@saltypotate]

2023??

[@PatrickRain0512]

@@saltypotate Video was shot in Late Fall 2022

[@Flowergardengirls]

🤣

[@saltypotate]

@@PatrickRain0512 ahhh gotcha, thanks for the info^

[@mariusberg6379]

I must say I love this new format / interaction. Chris would never make soba alone ;). I’d love to see more content like this, where we have them learn to make traditional things ❤

[@FretboardToAsh]

Gotta say Chris, as someone who's led a very active life, your efforts are clearly paying off. The 6-pack may still be too shy for the general public, but it's obvious you've put on a good bit of muscle. Well done, I know how much effort and discipline that takes, keep it up.

[@p0r5ch3911]

Your videos look better then most TV productions. Seriously, whenever I see a TV production I think of your channel an I think your shots are way better and I see more then what everyone already knows.

[@tlidd]

Chris writing “subscribe” on the board was very entertaining. I felt bad that I couldn’t subscribe a second time!

[@andreashv4570]

Do not worry mate! Just subcribed in your stead :))

[@Morbisus]

I thought he wrote "Self study"

[@RoninYojimbo]

His writing threw me and I spent an embarrassing amount of time mistaking ku for wa trying to decipher things.😅

[@geshkigal]

@@RoninYojimbo haha i had trouble with his "i"

[@karlyn132]

​@@RoninYojimbo I thought ku was ke for a moment🤣🤣

[@saypinecone]

Chris saying “all abroad” while pointing to the kayak is peak comedy and no one can change my mind 😂😂

[@ardendolas]

Wait, Chris, she said "yes" to your proposal AFTER you soaked her in cold river water, AND those noodles?!? Better hold on, she's a keeper!

[@autohmae]

I would think the proposal made it very clear he thought she is a keeper 🙂

[@Pattoe]

Not only that, he made her cry before proposing to her by saying he never wanted to get married, then laughed at her as she cried. I can 100% see how that can happen but when written out, it sounds awful haha

[@clayton5430]

​@Pattoe gotta give some context, he was trying to throw her off the trail 😂

[@ardendolas]

@@Pattoe Best part of the Q and A!😅

[@iclaimthisname9767]

@@Pattoe I felt bad for Sharla but the whole situation was so bizarre, it made me laugh so hard

[@millennialchicken]

knowing we're gonna get more of these two on camera together gives me hope for the future

[@devkanyabose7591]

3 videos in week?! It was totally worth the wait. Thank you for the bangers, Chris! On a side note, I think that Chris's photography is great to learn drawing backgrounds and scenery, and how perspective works with different camera lenses. There is everything- the water (coastal) scenes, drone shots, the narrow roads on mountainous forests, and even a volcano!

[@tom_hoots]

"Boiled Abroad." I have always enjoyed watching you two having fun together. Chris, just keep Sharla smiling, and please bring us along every now and then. 🐻

[@julesk3816]

i love when chris makes these kinds of videos that highlight some of the less popular, less frequently visited areas of japan. it makes me feel like there's something cool to do wherever you go in the country, and always beautiful sights.

[@whoovesphd1]

If this released prior to you guys getting engaged or telling everyone you're in a relationship that bath scene at the end would've been the most hilariously awkward giveaways ever lol. love it

[@RenegadePandaZ]

Can we please take a minute to admire how 'Yoghurt in the forest" is the perfect product name for everything.

[@larsstougaard7097]

Ha ha yes love it 😄🍨🌳

[@callumdonington2227]

It's also R rated

[@steviesmiler]

I actually paused the video for a good min to read all the poster😊

[@Estelien]

You two make awesome videos separately, and this one really showcases how well your personalities and talents mesh together. One of the best videos yet! It looks like you both had a blast. ☺️

[@QKU9973]

I'm glad they were serious about you wearing proper gear for kayaking! There's always a chance something could happen and you'd fall in, and water rescue (actually getting you OUT of the water) takes time. If the water is below a certain temperature, you should always wear a wet suit or something more protective, because nature can be unpredictable. Ibaraki looks so beautiful! I'm glad you had an opportunity to spend time there and share it with us ^_^ I'd love to see more of southern Japan! How about Fukuoka next :D

[@ambivalent1]

I can't believe for over 4 years you guys rarely made content together when making content together is better than ever with 2 of our favorite people! 🥳🥰

[@kanzerace]

The banter between Sharla and Chris is so darn adorable. 😀

[@megami.x]

I’m loving it!

[@geshkigal]

default interaction between Commonwealth folks

[@chendaforest]

​@@geshkigal it really is

[@SpaceWizardCosplay]

Couple goals, am I right? 🤣

[@jordanols]

Chris + Sharla = instant watch. You guys are great together, thanks for taking us along with you guys :)

[@WIImotionmasher]

I'd like to thank and congratulate the Kayak instructor for splashing Chris while he splashed Sharla Stand up to bullies everyone

[@mandeep3.14]

I didn’t even notice that 😂👏🏼. I would be pissed.

[@animeloverXinuyasha]

hahaha hilarious I didn't see that the first time!

[@P0tat0_Cats1]

Just wanted to say thanks. Japan has been on my bucket list for ages but I never had anything beyond a vague idea of what I wanted to do or go see there. After watching both your channels I now have a solid list of things I want to see from your list of 47 prefectures Video, Seeing both the Snow monkeys and the Winter festival in Sapporo as well as checking out the abandoned island in Nagasaki. I have put of this trip for so long not wanting to travel solo and I didn't think I could get to any stage in speaking Japanese at a level that would feel comfortable but after binging almost 8 years worth of your videos over the last 2 months I've my trip planned for February next year and have started learning Japanese. Thanks for all the work you've put in the last decade and hope many more years of brilliant content to come.

[@inklingliam7468]

Genuinely amazes me how much love and care goes into the making and editing of your videos even on the second channel. Truly impressive and a joy to watch

[@carycoombe3380]

Sharla should be in more of his videos. She brings a lot of fun into them.

[@jacobrev6567]

I glad sharla and Chris are having fun together

[@robspunk]

I'm sure they're desperate to know how you feel

[@adityashreeyan04]

@@robspunk no need to be rude my friend❤️

[@nanashi7779]

@@robspunk Such an unnecessary comment... doesn't do anything but make you look insecure at someone else expressing happiness

[@kinneas]

@@robspunk I'm sure Rob is desperate to know you have his spunk.

[@ameliaboliburg1944]

Me too 💟

[@orangemage9522]

22:33 Sharmeleon turns Abroad in Japan into A Broad in a Can. Honestly love the chemistry between you two.

[@SaikaVa]

I need more of Sharla explaining things to Chris and then calling him idiot 😆

[@TheARGblue]

I love the banter that you and Sharla have with each other. Those were really nice cabins y'all stayed in.

[@li8583]

You guys always elevate and complement each other when you make travel vids together like this!

[@AfroInJPN]

Poor Ibaraki! There’s so much to do and see there so I’m glad it’s getting the recognition it deserves 🎉

[@cloudkitt]

I guess somewhere has to be last

[@Twisted_Rose96]

Chris pointing at Sharla in the kayak and saying "all abroad" 😭😭😭😭

[@MATCHLESS789]

That's a pun on all aboard, not that she's a Broad.

[@shinren_]

@@MATCHLESS789 i hope man 😭😭 sometimes chris is hella rude to her i feel like haha

[@MATCHLESS789]

@@shinren_ now you're taking it another way, "broad" instead of "Broad".

[@shinren_]

@@MATCHLESS789 hahahahha tbh idk what way i should take it

[@nikibear_7236]

this moment literally had me cackling XD

[@isekun]

Honestly, the dormitory in the school looks so cool! I can imagine staying there with your mates and talking and having fun in the classroom over a few drinks, reminiscing about the good old days. I would definitely try this place out when I visit Japan.

[@MrTschilla]

Thanks for all the great content lately my dude! Really appreciate the effort!

[@treeflamingo]

I was having a real crummy morning, but Chris and Sharla's Ibaraki antics cheered me right up ☺️

[@camm832]

Loving the upload spree by Chris. Wasn't expecting this many at once. Hopefully it continues. Always Enjoy seeing some more abroadinjapan

[@MzzzNettie]

I love the banter between you two. It's really fun to watch how well you both play off each other.

[@skelephant]

As someone who lived in Ushiku about a decade ago, Ibaraki holds a special place in my heart. Seeing my old friend Buddha takes me back!

[@mopimoped]

I love the train melody at Ushiku station.

[@domoredujordan]

I'm so happy you guys went to Ibaraki to see the daibutsu there! Your Shimanami trip inspired me to go to Japan, and Ushiku was one of my first places I went. I just had to see that statue. It's incredible on the outside, and on the inside!!! And there is a wonderful restaurant right next door, as well as a little market to check out. The gardens surrounding the status are also spectacular. Don't miss out!

[@FatMamaVlogs]

The cabins remind me so much of Vancouver Island. You two need to make a few videos exploring Vancouver Island next time you're here!

[@stelioshz]

After Connor in an onsen, we get Chris in a barrel, that could be Chris in an onsen, but I'm still satisfied. Really beautiful place. The first accomodation, seemed really cozy, as Sharla said, and being there at night, surrounded by the mountains, must be really amazing. The school seemed really cool too!

[@itsagundam79]

This was so great! I half expected Chris to do Darth Sidious in the sauna, "wipe the brow, all of it." Sharmeleon lighting the fire was cute.

[@BichinAround]

You guys have a great chemistry! I want to see more glammping videos of you two!

[@MelancholicKnight_]

This feels like main channel level content! Great video! Very happy to see you and Sharla together.

[@jaclynconti6461]

Relationship goals are Sharla fanning Chris in a literal drum of empty frozen pineapples XDDDD - If I can't have this kind of love, I don't want it XDDD

[@baeber]

hahaha riiight!

[@carterpants]

"that's for the kayack" This is how I know you two will last beyond the test of time. Love you both, great video, enjoy each other's company for as long as you can. Nagaku ikiru to han'ei! (I hope that is right, I'm learning!)

[@anna_R90]

You two are so fun together 😂 and Sharla is SO pretty ❤️✨

[@michaelalbright8611]

I love this video, and I really hope this is the start of a new chapter for the Abroad in Japan channel.

[@Tasha7006]

More Sharla collab videos! The banter between you two is so funny! 😂

[@basil127]

I love this, it's refreshing video.. it's more relaxing and not "information heavy" like usual aboard in japan video..

[@alexandresobreiramartins9461]

That Japanese school is just my old primary classroom. Really nostalgic! Also, Chris, for CHRISt's sake, put some crust on your steaks! Shalla's fears are justified! 😋

[@CannonAbuser]

Ohw look! the video uploads are back to back. Good. Makes my days happier again

[@ChantalRussell]

It looks like Chris’s cooking skills might be improving!

[@li8583]

It's not like they can get any worse ...

[@ujona]

So wonderful to see Sharchris together!!!! God bless you both and your families!

[@JaniceWithTheTarlovCysts]

Quite honestly, I need more Sharla & Chris content together. It's about time! I spent so long hoping to hear that they were a couple; and now they're engaged! I had nothing to do with it, have never met them yet I still feel like a proud Mom. I'll never have a daughter-in-law or grandchild because it appears my Son is going to stay a bachelor because I believe his heart is 💔 permanently.

[@derrickrose4233]

Everywhere in Japan you have been was amazing to see and this one fits right in i don't understand that people aren't visiting this so much looks beautifull and the school is such a cool idea the building was great loved the design and the "glamping" looks great with the open glass windows great work again Chris!❤️🙌

[@nirsommer]

Ibaraki has some nice spots for sure. Mito has a nice lake park with a lot of Sakura in season. There's Hitachi seaside Park (huge flower garden). And some nice waterfalls, shrines and temples. Nice food like in many places in Japan. I wouldn't necessarily recommend going there on your first visit to Japan though.

[@dodiatkins4515]

More videos of you and Sharla please. This was a lot of fun watching the two of you. 😊

[@stacey_spooks]

I went to Tsukuba University for a year in college and loved Ibaraki😍 reminded me a lot of back home in upstate ny but with less snow😂 Me and a friend went out to Ushiku to see the daibutsu but missed the last bus back and had to walk at night through the pitch black country side💀 was like a horror movie but a super funny experience in hindsight😂

[@jocelyn_studios]

Another great video 😊 nice to see you and Sharla adventuring. Just wondering why this isn't on the main channel?

[@scarletf5580]

It's cute, that they filmed it, when noone knew about their relationship and sharla goes "we can push the beds away from each other" and Chris goes "that's how I like it" love it - the small "we are not together" comments ♥️

[@sharlainjapan]

We filmed it after it was announced actually! Late last year :)

[@jamesmcleod4335]

Chris has perfected the art of filming a meal.

[@lorekeepermeerah]

what a lovely place! it really doesnt deserve worst rated. Thank you for showing us! its funny that chris should say that kayaking is therapuetic, my dad and his buddies call kayaking their 'therapy' haha

[@yakoto4876]

2:50 Sharla: "Neither of us really drink beer unfortunately." I see Chris is well behaved.

[@system3008]

He just drinks everything else. 😂

[@RubyRoks]

Why drink beer when you can drink sake?

[@awombat2207]

Thanks for this video, Chris. I used to live in Tsukuba, Ibaraki and the Daibutsu was definitely one of my highlights living there. People don’t know about it which is just crazy.

[@katiavandam8435]

At some future date, Chris and Sharla should write a travel book about interesting and romantic places in Japan from a couples perspective.

[@microchipmatt]

Pete, good job editing this video and scouting the locations. Sharla, good job with the scripting, and all the excellent writing.

[@Scylithen]

_Chris bathes in a barrel_ Didn't expect a honeymoon episode of LostInJapan this fast 😏

[@AguaAbigail]

That's my kind of camping!☺ You two make a really nice couple, congratulations on your engagement!!❤

[@Truecrimeresearcher224]

Sharla is the real winner. She survives Chris and his cooking. Im kidding but I do remember the miso seaweed soup

[@RavenDunbar]

I'm here because of Sharla lol... but I think you two are great together. This video made me think, if you and Sharla come back to Canada, and Victoria specifically, you guys should do a trip up Vancouver Island. There are some amazing spots to visit on the Island here like Cathedral Grove, Strathcona Park, and all the beaches like Long Beach, Parksville and Rathrevor Beach, and some great "glamping" places as well as amazing places for other outdoor adventures! (I've lived here on Vancouver Island my whole life lol) It's a shame this prefecture has such a low rating because it looks like a really awesome place to visit!

[@alexdavis5766]

Poor Connor is watching this wondering why he gets a whacky weekend and Sharla gets a ‘glamming’ aka cabins plural in the woods 😂

[@OwlskiTV]

Nah, Connor got some of the best onsens+hotels with Chris.

[@dt8118]

You guys ❤ I shipped you from way back and now this is dream content ❤ the chemistry is real 💕 great video again!

[@christinaboyle8722]

Sharla asking Chris if he'd like some grapes while she fanned him in the drum took me out 😂

[@Yttrov]

I really loved the interaction in this one with making the noodles!! Art Attack vibes. Would love to see similar content!

[@meowzzies]

"Neither of us really drink beer" *cue flashback of all the time Chris drank beer on Abroad, Trash Taste, and Live Streams.

[@Leanimal]

Separate y’all were amazing, but together this is a product I love so much!!

[@cathys441]

"Smells nice. Smells like burning" may just be my favourite thing I ever heard Sharla say, ngl

[@velzekt]

I love how even when Chris acts like an absolute jerk, there's something still incredibly endearing about him.

[@shaxxon]

Really loving these couple excursion videos! More Sharla + Chris adventures. 😍

[@kevinezra2115]

Chris + sauna + robe = tier 1 entertainment

[@larsstougaard7097]

Plan B - Become cult leader 🥸

[@Lisallamaa]

Oh man that glamping cabin & sauna with the gorgeous forest outside- that looks absolutely amazing. I would love that.

[@chasebliss5045]

i'm looking forward to this years health check up compared to last years. You've visibly put in some proper hard work.

[@Tomorer]

Excellent show. Much happiness seeing an abandoned school. Best thing ever.

[@Kylekashi]

Chris just pumping out one killer video after the other 💀

[@dianat.2517]

Your videos are so much funnier with Sharla in them. Love from MI!😁

[@eclipsedbadger]

This looks like a lovely weekend with Sharla and also testing out Kayaking, and not burning food lol Also...abandoned school? 💀 Be careful Chris, don't get yourself killed again!

[@tracycormorant6711]

Love y’all as a couple! And sounds like sharla is picking up a bit of the British accent ❤️

[@harmonicposting]

15:53 - サブスクライブ (subscribe)

[@lettersfromclaire]

Not my fiancé being from Ibaraki 😭😭😭😭😭😭 I’m dying cause I’m literally going to visit for the first time next month… but for real, thank you for giving it some love Chris and Sharla! ❤️💓

[@TacoIsLost]

Japan‘s worst rated places, are actually quite cozy 😅 hope you guys had a good stay there ✌🏽 I think everyone here wants to see chef Chris cooking more often in the future 😅😂 greetings 🙇🏻