I Stayed at Japan's Most Isolated Hotel | Feat.

After the absolute camping trip fail, I treat @CDawgVA to a weekend away in the mountains. He was thrilled.
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00:00 A PERSONAL APOLOGY
01:53 Ramen & Sake in Akita
15:15 Aomori's Unique Fishmarket
18:27 Japan's Most Isolated Hotel
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[@AbroadinJapan]

NOTIFICATION SQUAD: At long last, it's time to make it up to my good friend Connor for the island camping debacle. And he couldn't be more thrilled! Join Connor and I tomorrow for the first day of our 14 day cycle across Japan to Tokyo! And be sure to grab high quality music and sound effects from the ever brilliant Epidemic Sound: share.epidemicsound.com/aijMAR24

[@jacobrev6567]

Ok👍

[@hafreeze13]

Looking forward for the cycle tomorrow Chris! Hope all will go well and no rain this time!

[@Yikeo]

:D

[@realcartoongirl]

so where is the hotel located

[@dertythegrower]

​@@realcartoongirlIn Yaz 😅

[@shortbread03]

I feel like Connor just unintentionally signed a contract to forever be tortured by Chris since they met and just called it friendship

[@xSmartassxChibix]

I feel like Chris has basically described this as friendship between 2 British dudes once before 😂

[@IAmAwesomeRocker]

Isn't that what friendship is? Just to torture other people lol?

[@ianrenova5229]

Chris tortures Connor Connor takes Chris on cyclethons All is balanced

[@willowowen8115]

I feel like conner gets back at him with the cyclethons

[@CryptixV]

Yeah its good for his clout… his audience is literal children

[@MaybeOrangeJuice]

Connor's like that one tech obsessed emo character in every 2000s family movie about a roadtrip where they hate each other at first but through the power of family and a lack of technology they learn to support eachother through thick and thin except that second part doesn't happen

[@AbroadinJapan]

😂

[@nou4605]

Lmfao

[@lethfuil]

Perfect!

[@hideyawives]

What movie?

[@MaybeOrangeJuice]

@@hideyawives all of them

[@Syy]

I don't think I could handle the social situation of having the three chefs who cooked my meal standing 3 feet away staring at me while I ate it. I think I would die.

[@Blxz]

Generally it's pretty cool. They are normally working and serving other people so you can watch them work. And if they are not busy and you have any language skills then you can typically chat to them a bit which is also sort of cool.

[@evice]

That sounds awesome to me unless i ended up not liking the food.

[@MelonHere20]

SAME! I would be so self conscious haha

[@undercovertakodachi4301]

​@@Blxz specially if you're a regular there.

[@sharky582]

Too many people abandon their other relationships when getting married or engaged, so I'm glad ro see Chris making an effort with this romantic getaway for his boyfriend.

[@davidc2403]

ok bro

[@katokabi986]

Truly, they prove romance is not dead ☺️💕

[@emma_nutella58]

Chris is giving the parent trying to take their phone addicted teenager on a nice holiday to show them how they had fun back in the good old days

[@ChildofMoon801]

lol this! :D

[@user-pk1cj7du1n]

giving what

[@yunkinto]

⁠@@user-pk1cj7du1n“he/she/it‘s giving…“ is a slang term meaning „it‘s giving me the impression of…“ or „it reminds me of…“

[@a.j.cookie9735]

Disney’s “The Goofy Movie” sort of navigated a very similar trope 😂

[@9.5.9.5]

I don't think parents are for giving

[@thaumaturgecat634]

World Record for shortest time between Abroad in Japan uploads

[@dezcubing5844]

21 hours

[@Booootsie]

Chris not letting Connor pour his sake, and Connor sneakily cheers-ing his glass lower than Chris’s is absolute relationship goals

[@sekirk]

I didn't notice that! That's so sweet

[@sarahbrivio4159]

Wait what's the meaning of cheers-ing lower?

[@otakuhime3119]

​@@sarahbrivio4159 I think it's a sign of respect. Making yourself lower than your senpai/senior/elders

[@HouseMDaddict]

​@@otakuhime3119correct!

[@xKuRizzMa]

The balancing of the audio in the fishmarket is so well done. The conversation is easy to follow (no subtitles needed), the ambient background noise is still perceptible, and the backing track is comfortable. Nicely done.

[@guhrizzlybaire]

Yes I frequently forget I'm just watching a KZbin video -- it feels more professional

[@noakai]

The people trying to reinvigorate and preserve these coastal towns that are disappearing are doing something very special and I wish for success for every single one of them.

[@smileforthecamera90]

Yeah I think it’s one of the best ways youngsters are giving back to the community. Hope they see a lot of success

[@thursday315]

I wish it was easier to order many of their products abroad!

[@arnoldszwarzenegger6832]

these people cant do much tho. Its a nation wide problem and government should try to fix it.

[@HS-ig4ly]

it would probably help is the government paid all the unpaid refugee workers that do the labour. Theres an easy fix and its to let foreigners who actually keep the country running, immigrate or at the very least, get a liveable wage. But the japanese government would rather fall into economic stagnation then try to change anything

[@mfhex1398]

@@HS-ig4ly I was going to ask, what the government could even do. But this is a great idea actually, that virtually no country makes real use of. Xenophobia, slow bureaucracy and lack of taking risks holding humanity back big time

[@rellikai945]

This is why Japanese people love Chris. He spotlights areas of Japan no other foreigners or tourists would ever care about or go to and tries to show what makes them special and worth visiting. I've specifically seen them note that his highlighting of northern Japan has been super appreciated and they find it admirable of him to show people overseas why they ought to make the effort to go, over places tourists traditionally flock to like central and south Japan.

[@JellyBeansMystreyMachine]

I agree, the places he highlights seem way more interesting than the popular tourist attractions.

[@cempur7599]

Ye but tbf it is quite a bit harder to go north, I've always wanted to go for the food but fare prices have always been a problem for me.

[@tobin1677]

@@cempur7599 I went up on one of the special JR rail passes, and it was a good time. Really though flying is probably the best route, or maybe taking a ferry.

[@porcorosso4330]

Do Japanese people love Chris?

[@Frienea]

​@cempur7599 I personally flew to Hokkaido and spent my time in Hokkaido only. I've never been in any other part of Japan and I am grateful for that

[@Fullmetal1291985]

I love when Chris is extra nice to his friends and they get more and more terrified 🤣

[@TheEphemeris]

ohhh thank you for keeping Connor knocking himself out on the lamp in the video. The suddenness of it, and the flickering light was hilarious and then hearing Chris's laugh was even more contagious. Good stuff haha

[@fallingwater]

All I could think was FLAMING KEROSENE FALLING ONTO BEDSHEETS, and KEROSENE FLAME HEATER TOO CLOSE TO BED. How is this hotel not on fire yet?

[@gringotico1759]

Wow. That ramen and sake business owner was incredibly nice. Hope some of you go give him a bit of business.

[@hothotheat3000]

The Japanese are so proud of their work. The ramen workers were so proud that they enjoyed the food. It’s lovely.

[@jonbaxter2254]

Looked so tasty too

[@S.C-B]

"New kids on Doburoku" was amazing

[@NTNG13]

bilingual pun

[@t00194]

@@NTNG13 Yes!!!! I actually laughed out loud on that. Clever and unexpected.

[@00_enzo]

It took me thirty seconds to register the pun. When it did register, I couldn't stop laughing until I got a glass of water. 😂😂😂😂

[@junpig_]

This and "don't nokke til you've tried it" 😂

[@falxonPSN]

Pun Level: DAD

[@warpugs]

Finally it's acknowledged that Connor looks like Cosmo Jarvis in Shogun

[@falxonPSN]

Plus, Connor has the ability to actually act so he's actually one level up!

[@migwi2872]

I freaking hope they get to meetup someday lmao

[@thegamemasterking]

It's nice that Chris took his son out of the house to go camping with no phone. Dad of the year award goes to Chris Broad!

[@SatanSupimpa]

Chris alway had older friends, like Ryotaro and Natsuki. And now Connor is giving Chris the opportunity of playing this role in their friendship.

[@OneOfTheFirstToWatchStarTrek]

Old Man Chris is one of my favourite things about this channel. I would watch an entire series about him!

[@TheRealMarxz]

you haven't even checked in and I'm noting this as "must visit" for my next trip

[@ICBPenguin]

Really desiring those kerosene fumes, eh?

[@mcd08]

​@@ICBPenguinjust gotta visit in the summertime

[@DavidCruickshank]

@@mcd08 More like spring, rather not experience the Japanese summer without AC.

[@mcd08]

@@DavidCruickshank ah, I live in south florida so I'm used to the heat 😂 and I grew up in the Caribbean with no AC im so used to just having my windows open that I forget 😅

[@TheRealMarxz]

@@ICBPenguin that would be nostalgic for me - I grew up in a rural farm that was still using kerosene for heating (and to run the refrigerator) right up until we moved back to the city

[@nithent5149]

Man, I just love your guys chemistry, the banter between two snarky British blokes are top class entertainment

[@hotteok3868]

chris is so dramatic. i love it so much. narrating connor going mad on the bus ride up was too good.

[@KuroRyuu86]

Bro, that isolated Ryokan is fantastic. 1 day without any contact would be soo challenging and healing the same time. Ima save this, but go during Autumn/Spring.

[@imneveruploadinghere7180]

The only reservation I'd have is the kerosene fumes, but man this sounds awesome

[@SilverDragonJay]

man, going in the spring or autumn would be really cool. Go on hikes and enjoy nature instead of sitting inside the entire day. (I mean, you know, assuming its safe to do so considering the bears and all)

[@ruud9761]

1 day? Sign me up for at least a month.

[@kactus1889]

This might sound crazy to you but you always have the option of turning off your phone and going on a walk.

[@AnyMotoUSA]

The boundary waters canoe wilderness area in minnesota is like this. Nothing, and mean NOTHING but wilderness for a million square acres. All accessible only by canoe. Its a great place to reset completely for a week.

[@kinneas]

AND ON THE SUNDAY, CHRIS AROSE FROM THE CAVE AND MADE A NEW VIDEO AND WE ALL REJOICED, YEA

[@Ceobiscuit]

Hell yeah brotherr

[@aannawilliams7385]

Lol

[@jvgoddard4296]

Amen

[@marcioamaral7511]

Amen to that 🙏

[@palmeristo]

With actual evidence.

[@themoistbread7682]

Connors japanese has improved so much!!!!!

[@1tothe2the3]

Love the humor between you two. As always, your cinematography is bang on.

[@SilverDragonJay]

Chris: "what's the worst thing I could do?" Connor: "Well, you could have booked a hotel in the middle of nowhere with no internet." Chris: *drinks sake* In all seriousness though, did they really head to an isolated hotel without bringing like...a book? Maybe some knitting? A sketch book? Even a notepad to write down their thoughts? That's the impression I always got with things like this, you don't just go there and sit around, you do something that you simply wouldn't have done if the internet was there. I know things like this are really popular among writers and artists specifically because it lets them focus more on their work. Or among couples who need time to themselves. Or, if you don't have work or a relationship to work out then you spend your time in nature, hiking, fishing, things like that. Kind of defeats the point if they really did just spend most of their time sitting around.

[@missbeans]

Yeah they did it this way just for the sensationalism. This is not how you do it lol. You bring some cards, a board game, a book, a portable project of some kind. I grew up pre-internet days, and even now I still go camping in remote areas without cell reception. You don't just go somewhere like that without bringing at least one form of entertainment.

[@Serenity_EPK]

They are just going there to work and probably spend most of the time filming, then went to bed. If they actually wanted to go there for the experience, then they would do so in their own time(which doesn’t seem like there thing anyway). Like them trying to do typical things you mention and then have to turn around to a camera to tell millions watching on the internet their thoughts etc. They aren’t going to try and pretend to have an authentic experience, because it’s just not when they are filming. I think it can still give them a feel of the place, to know if it’s something they would actually be down to do in their own time. That’s how I see it anyway and it shows the place off to Chris’ viewers, who may be interested.

[@ctographerm3285]

Well, even if they did bring a book, a journal, or a board game, itd still be too dark to do anything with just the kerosene lamp to light the room.

[@Green-tt9cx]

Why bother? Time flies really fast if you care about preparation. I didn't even manage to do anything even if there no internet. Left option is just sleep.

[@TiredSnowBerry]

Exactly what I was thinking! I'm a writer, and I love scenic places like this that force me to disconnect, I get a stupid amount of reading and writing done. On the last cruise I went on, I had no internet, and my favorite part of that trip was sitting on the beach with a novel or writing poetry, I would absolutely love to do that at a place like this too. But if I were there with no wifi, no books, and no journals? Hell nah, it'd be a nightmare

[@ninaronstadt701]

Wacky weekends is sooo back boys!

[@manicantsettleonausername6789]

I always love the back and forth banter between you too. Especially combined with highlighting the local hidden gems and the beautiful camera shots this made for another great video!

[@thebmxreviewer]

Great job as always showing the lesser known parts of Japan!

[@stephanieok5365]

"you ate the cast of the little mermaid" 😂

[@MrStatistx]

Chris: no internet connection Connor: brings his skylink

[@peter83810]

Best episode yet and I can feel the strong affection between these two love birds.

[@christapinder8205]

That looks amazing. Definitely something ill put on my bucket list.

[@snuwehy]

two days, two uploads. Awesome.

[@gigabitaddict6137]

Too awesome........

[@deemur7]

2:06 That sure is a nice hat and scarf Connor has I sure hope nobody steals it!

[@a.s.v.045]

lmfao fr 😂😂

[@moreFIEND_]

Mr Beast's scarf and cap will be missed 😂

[@muisverriet]

MISTA BEASTO

[@kakyoinshikito466]

Who's "Connor"? Thats MrBeast

[@rainflowers1099]

So much great content recently, best channel on KZbin

[@Daermos]

Dude that inn is beautiful!

[@mikemarkong]

I love the banter and the sarcasm between these two chaps. Personally, i'd thank Chris for a great and old school isolation/escape retreat like that.

[@kristianbasile7141]

Meh, I doubt either of them would have been caught dead there if not for content. It's a great video but in the end it's far, isolated, cold, the food didn't look great and there wasn't much to do. It's a niche place but if you really need an internet detox there are way better alternatives.

[@mikemarkong]

@@kristianbasile7141 that might be true. but there are times you gotta take chances as an individual [in this case, as a youtuber] to try things out regardless if the outcome is not as expected. lets say they just tried this thing out, and as you said, it turned out to be a sad attempt. At least they tried, explored, and not just follow the usual wave of "discovering" places where other youtubers have already gone to. on the other hand, if they tried something out, and turned out to be a hit. Then they become pioneers in this realm of influencers ACTUALLY discovering new places of interest. TLDR: they're at the height of their youtube career, if they don't try and attempt at new activities... They WILL be left behind. They cannot be complacent. The grind continues with them, regardless. So let them explore, let them churn out new content. If they fail one video, that's a minor thing. Especially since they're already planning and producing 3-4 more content during the same week.

[@aliteralwolfstaint8017]

Did Chris pay you to make this comment?

[@mikemarkong]

@@kristianbasile7141 i guess my reply didn't got posted. well i'll just simplify shorten my response. they're top tier youtubers, they can't go to the same place where everyone goes. So they have to explore and try out new things. Some of those videos will flop, and some will flourish. Yes, there are better internet detox places. But that's just one [albeit be small] part of the point of this video. They can be exploring new avenues for content, or legitimately trying out new locations nearby [aside from this one].

[@mikemarkong]

@@aliteralwolfstaint8017 not sure if i should take your comment seriously or in a sarcastic manner. Oh well... I just wanted to share my thoughts about their trip! [Isn't that the point of the comments section?] But hey, if Chris wants to send a thank you gift, I won't complain.

[@pickthestickup]

1:14 I love that Chris's summary of Connor's protestations is "rah blah blah WALES"

[@lethfuil]

Ooh, I didn't even catch that! xD

[@deadmeme7359]

Finally!! The series continues! I’ve been rewatching your old videos

[@goblin12]

Another banger video Great job and best wishes. Your videos especially your series with you and connor always make me smile and pick me up thank you

[@Tyelkormoko]

what an incredibly charismatic duo, I love it when you two team up

[@DuaneMcknight]

Your videos are genuinely entertaining, keep it up

[@Tai-Lung]

The narration you do is always fun to listen

[@kab6754]

I loved the video! Definitely adding this to my list of destinations to visit in Japan.

[@orangemango6352]

Been watching since the early days when there was only a few of us, so great to see how far your content has come in that time. Congrats on 3MILL!!

[@ryanh7431]

Love your videos Chris! The past two videos have been awesome!

[@Del-Lebo]

Magnificent!!!! Great work again!!! Thank you Chris and team!!!! Brilliant and so enjoyable!

[@peteryoungUK]

Yet another upload! Fantastic!

[@Vivi_Red_Panda]

I love the double upload. i can chill and watch

[@sophie1564]

Always adore the quality of these videos. They're so much fun to watch, immersive, hilarious, and very educational. I love how you bring awareness to some of the social issues that occur in these kinds of towns too like underpopulation. Props to both you and Connor for making so many great videos.

[@12345blazewalsh]

Love the video the place looks beautiful

[@jacobrev6567]

Yay wacky weekend is back

[@jahmealuh]

just finished watching your kyushu cyclethon video and now we have another upload! what a way to start the week and welcome april (with the third cyclethon in the horizon!) thanks chris!

[@TheBrokenEclipse]

I love that Wacky Weekends are back! Please bring more!

[@Defect_VR]

i love watching your videos! keep them coming!

[@avery0075]

Chris I wanted to say your videos are amazing!!! They keep fueling the desire for me to move to Japan, thank you :)

[@TheBug59]

6:50 you can see the PTSD in connor eyes here

[@marienkaefer1660]

U guys have such a good chemistry. I can really tell u have been putting in the work all these years. Cheers😄

[@christiangrundy893]

Loved this video

[@Dave-good36]

Best video for a long time more like this please

[@HiddenMagic420]

I love this video series so much. Another banger Chris and Connor ❤

[@shaunmartin2774]

Loved it. Legends. Love all you both do

[@millielovesteal2346]

Yay I've been waiting for another video with you both 😊

[@12iq]

2 back to back vids, very nice

[@emma_nutella58]

Seems Connor and Chris have finally made up enough for them to make wacky weekends again and pretend to be friends on camera🥰

[@Naali358]

What happened to separate them?

[@owlman_]

@@Naali358 Connor's reaction to every trip he takes with Chris.

[@Julie701000]

@@Naali358 Chris made him sleep on a freezing cold island with no pillows and a flimsy sleeping bag :)

[@MotherCoconut.]

this was great. the isolated town and hotel is now in my bucket list!

[@fanta09]

I really REALLY enjoyed this video! Thanks for the great content guys!! Congratulations Connor. Sometimes a little disconnect from technology and screens can be a total reset of ourselves and enjoy the moment in real life.

[@ZeroTsar]

29:04 top tier Balatro gameplay, solid full house

[@catherinejones5807]

That ryokan sounds awesome! Just got to go at the right time of year (Spring/Autumn). Have to check this out when I go to Japan.

[@vv-kr3qq]

Like always, great reactions and I can't wait for the next friday to come ahhhh its gonna be SO GOODD

[@jamesmorton2621]

Please make Abroad in Japan on DVD! I'd love to have your Journey Across Japan series in my library.

[@jamesbooker6284]

That is one hell of an idea. I want to start watching all wacky weekend and cycling vids but not sure where to start!

[@makihana8860]

Part of me is tempted to find if it's still possible to find a working laptop that can burn videos onto blank CDs...

[@Livlifetaistdeth]

More countryside! This was great

[@thefirstpilot589]

2 videos in 1 day, thank you for this Easter gift Chris

[@markvettel2902]

great vid as always

[@stelioshz]

You are really the best combination for videos hahaha Wish you a great start tomorrow!!

[@vantedante3638]

This video was hilarious the banter and witty exchanges 😂

[@adidoshal100]

This was great, actually made me laugh out loud! Thank you guys for a great video, as always !

[@Megadoomer125]

11:25 the Oga Doburoku bottles label was changing that's trippy yet really cool.

[@MorganFGO]

Mr Broad is back! I got your book and its really enjoyable. I am thinking of getting the audiobook as I don't get a lot of free time to read.

[@chip7486]

Always lovely to get some quality Akita content ❤ thank you!

[@danx9505]

Such calming expirience

[@andrewnorth2348]

YOU TWO TOGETHER ARE GREAT 👍👍👍👍👍

[@heliogt1961]

22:00 that corridor looks amazingly cozy the dimly lit lights. dark wood. the snow white drowned sun at the end in the window. looks like you turned minecraft shaders on. would want to see this too someday

[@glenora1974]

"You got the cast of Little Mermaid in your bowl." I laughed waaaaaaay too hard at that one... 🤣🤣🤣

[@sabrinamucelli1173]

Finally a video with just the 2 of so good ❤️

[@aayushiparikh2317]

What an episode! Too good!!!!!

[@jallwastefulart]

finally another video!!! thank you chris...

[@burhanbudak6041]

2:19 a yes, the Japanese version of the Shining. Let's hope Connors can call up Garnt for help when Chris writes his second book and goes affably crazy

[@user-de7mj4pl6j]

Slurping noodles Japanese considered polite 😋 enjoy food. Otherwise quiet when eating.

[@RatikusuCh]

This is great! I could go here with my family when it's warmer to avoid kerosene intoxication and have a great time away from the hustle and bustle. Also, seeing the business owners so spirited and hard working for their community speaks to my heart.

[@HeleniqueToday]

one of your best, chris!!! i’m inspired by your clever planning & sense of fun. so nice if you to give their town a boost, as well!! i am certainly interested in adding this town to my “list”. thanks!!❤🍶🍜

[@SDT493]

Watching this at 1 am in the morning drinking hot chocolate is probably the coziest thing i've ever done for an abroad in japan video. Absolutely amazing.

[@sachi7899]

I just finished the Cyclethon 2 video and here comes Another one? Don't mind if I do after this I would sleep early then wake up for the stream for Cyclethon 3. Chris and Connor is just the Best duo to watch

[@furrymessiah]

What an absolutely beautiful place. I could see myself going there for several days and soaking in the spiritual rejuvenation.

[@CM-ns1fk]

You guys are so good to watch ❤️💚❤️💚❤️💚❤️💚❤️

[@ReptilianTeaDrinker]

I can only imagine how strong those Kerasine lamps smelled. Oof. Still, the snowy scenery was pretty look at! Plus, I do love older style places. They're charming and peaceful. I wouldn't be mad if I stayed here for one night, tbh. Though, the lamps and heater would give me migraines, so that would be an issue. Thanks for sharing this experience! I always look foward to your vids!

[@PAAP09_]

I just finished watching the bikethon video and there's a new one? OMG, what a treat!!! Love your videos Chris! Love Connor and Pete too! We all need a wacky American friend in our lives 😂😂😂

[@miggy5799]

I'm loving the bloopers 🤣 Keep it up guys! 👏👏👏

[@kmidori0930]

you always show us special places to visit. Oh I could I am living in Japan

[@Nynke_K]

Lampu no Yado! Wow! Good to know the lamps induce headaches but it does always look dreamy in pictures...