Japan's Rabbit Island: Cute Rabbits, Dark History

[@ASHERUISE]

I love how Japan has all the animal provinces, like fox village...cat island...bunny bun island...deer town...what else?

[@DeeJayObi]

+ASHERUISE Suicide forest... oh wait...

[@RaNiandy]

+ASHERUISE Hello Kitty Sex Hotel... oh wait...

[@ichupichu5569]

+DeeJayObi not funny...

[@catherinebutler4819]

+ASHERUISE There's a goat cafe not far from Shibuya crossing: www.tofugu.com/travel/goat-cafe-sakuraoka/

[@yogamer123]

+Ichu Pichu Not funny but sadly true

[@Ambo100]

I can't believe I've only just realised this after being a subscriber for years but... Your name is Chris Broad, The channel is called Abroad in Japan. A BROAD IN JAPAN.

[@MyLifeJapanTV]

+ambo100 Same with me! One day I was like, "Wait a minute... That clever bastard!" lol

[@AnakinSkyobiliviator]

+ambo100 Holy shyte.

[@Pedgerow]

+ambo100 It says you posted that comment two days ago. I'm not sure when I noticed the joke, but I have the horrible feeling that I left a very similar comment on a different video literally within a couple of hours of you leaving this one. Damn.

[@Anuon]

I know right 😮

[@NovaLaMason]

Young, you're slow as shit.

[@Scottagram]

It was the rabbits making the chemical weapons but after the war, Bunnye the Second brought about policy to transform their small nation state into a tourism based economy. Yeah, that's probably it.

[@Oliwolf78]

It was because Rayman came in and shut down their mischievous enterprise

[@Matt-lu3gk]

L. Lawliet your my new favorite person like ever

[@R2D2xC28]

XD LOL cool one....

[@shahbazahmad-ud6kj]

I'm in tears...

[@ForumcoldiArchon]

nah mate, there never were chemical weapons.. the rabbits ARE the chemical weapons they produced. In hoards they just produce a lot of gases

[@BarrelBob]

Yay! I'm so happy the "What is it you seek in Fox Village" line made a comeback. Idk why, but it makes me laugh every time.

[@jakoblarok]

cuz that was coincidentally what we *ALL* knew that fox (coincidentally, the village chief) was saying - but in Foxey, not Eigo or Nihongo.

[@Zarala2010]

I would watch a movie spin-off of that! :D

[@evajulia2121]

It reminded me of Monty Python and It made me burst laughing

[@Wdcrabby]

"their initial friendliness hiding a thuggish, gangster mentality underneath" 😂😂😂

[@sujayabr9640]

Wake older pemmte

[@kickiniitbak]

Rabbits: "I will destroy you"

[@turinmormegil7715]

"You bastard!"

[@MegaPompoen]

"That rabbit is dynamite"

[@knmfujiwara]

There's a reason why Kaguya has rabbit features.

[@georgebenta3435]

There is a certain kind of charm in Chris' old videos that I can't explain, they seem more informative with a right balance comedic parts. Chris is able to tell more about the place or the topic of the video. The new videos are still good, better quality, more cinematic, and adventurous. The Journey Across Japan series is a good example, Chris is able to show the viewers lots of places. Maybe its just me, but sometimes it seems less informative because they just zoomed by. I still watch all of Chris' videos at least 2 or 3 times a year since 2018, It reminds me of the time when I was planning for our honeymoon in Japan.

[@chelsea65030]

I prefer his old videos too, for the same reason ;)

[@linuxwolf]

The rabbit at 3:26 is jizzing. Just thought you should know.

[@AbroadinJapan]

+Benjamin Foster hahahah

[@marc536]

+Benjamin Foster made me laugh so hard xD

[@jacobplaster3942]

+Abroadin Japan go to cat island

[@toad7333]

jfc

[@ryanweihofen4805]

Holy shit XD

[@wildone9946]

"all these rabbits are diseased." "what?" I laughed

[@emiseidel9820]

Watch the video from Lennon the Bunny where she goes to rabbit island

[@Natalie404.]

I was just thinking that, plus most of them suffer from mites and fleas. 😂😅

[@yes-be5lf]

Emi Seidel yeah, i watched that a couple days ago and stumbled upon this. the rabbits are not doing well at all and they are “posing” for pictures, they’re just desperate for food. rabbit island needs to have some vets and rabbit experts to take care of them. they are not wild rabbits, but domestic so they do not know how to survive in the wild and depend on us humans.

[@herbsandflowers8152]

@@yes-be5lf yea, I wonder also how they are doing now without any foreign tourist coming to see the island. They already seemed a little thin in this video, with tourists. But there were bowls of water, so someone must be looking after them. Hopefully they’re getting enough food these days

[@catnium]

@@yes-be5lf dont be ridiculous they are literally surrounded by food During warmer seasons, rabbits will eat weeds, grasses, clover, wildflowers, and flower and vegetable plants. When the weather turns cold, rabbits will munch on twigs, buds, bark, conifer needles, and any remaining green plants. And the reason why they are posing is because thats what they have learned comes with a reward in the form of a food pebble from the humans rabbits might look dumb but they are smarter than you might think and intelligent enough to learn to associate the act of presenting them self's with the result of getting food pebbles most of the time.

[@melbourne_1936]

Have you been to Nara and Miyajima yet Chris? Miyajima is basically deer island and one of the buggers ate my Japan rail pass. Safe to say they're slightly more savage than the rabbits, and unexpectedly terrifying.

[@AbroadinJapan]

+Connor Hay Yeah they're so greedy! I went camping there and they ate my tent.

[@melbourne_1936]

Hahahah! But the hilarity of watching them chase people was well worth it Abroadin Japan

[@no_i_dont_want_no_slugs]

Rabbits being gangsters just makes them twice as adorable. They could rob me of 100 yen any day.

[@kuruk0115]

"What is it you seek, in fox village?" still perfect to this day.

[@armorbearer9702]

Agreed

[@hiEste]

Just woke up to see this! Woo! Great video as always man!

[@TheHolliee]

Your videos make me really excited. Basically I was cabin crew for like 3 years and fell in love with Japan and the culture whlie I was there so I quit my job, got my teaching certificate, and I am also just about to start a degree in Japanese language and some modules in society and culture and what not TODAY, and when I'm finished my ultimate goal is to move there and live out my days haha. But I'm so glad I have your videos to keep me motivated, I miss being there so much!! Thanks for being hilarious. Fellow british speaks with the mouth like pitbull. xx

[@AbroadinJapan]

+TheHolliee That's really awesome - it's great to hear you're pursuing your dreams and that you decided to change direction and really go for it! If you ever have any questions don't hesitate to get in touch! Good luck!

[@TheHolliee]

Oh wow! Thank you so much! I appreciate that! Fangirling a bit now, didn't expect to get a response.

[@rsbrehm]

King Arthur: What? Behind the rabbit? Tim: It *is* the rabbit! King Arthur: You silly sod! Tim: What? King Arthur: You got us all worked up! Tim: Well, that's no ordinary rabbit. King Arthur: Ohh. Tim: That's the most foul, cruel, and bad-tempered rodent you ever set eyes on! Sir Robin: You tit! I soiled my armor I was so scared! Tim: Look, that rabbit's got a vicious streak a mile wide! It's a killer!

[@AnakinSkyobiliviator]

+Roderick Brehm Cue Holy Hand Grenade.

[@angelbear_og]

+Anakin Skyobiliviator One, two, five. -- Three, Sir. -- Three!

[@R2D2xC28]

LOL

[@abdillahsyafiq]

i'm rewatching your old videos. good choice.

[@lukemalins1483]

2:55 This rabbit clearly knew what he was doing, he had clearly done this before and has proved to be the most efficient way of hunting on the island..

[@shiusa3202]

When I got my first bunny I was surprised also to learn that they are pretty sassy and thuggish. I was expecting my bun to be docile and quiet but then he turned out to be VERY active, extremely sneaky in finding food and DESTROYING whatever it was in, and also downright throwing a fit by stomping his feet and headbutting me if he thought that I hadn't given him enough pets (and there were never enough pets). So naturally I fell in love with bunnies even more

[@AinaShimizu]

Cute ganster rabbits...quite obviously the best kind of rabbit.

[@artoriasisguts3329]

THE STARS HAVE ALIGNED!!! We have been blessed by another video! Today is a good day

[@MyLifeJapanTV]

3:00 Rabbits are saying, "Yeah we got this noob hahaaa!"

[@Deveritasmagia]

+My Life Japan Upload more videos! Love your content

[@MyLifeJapanTV]

+Amit Guillamón Thanks, so much! More coming soon! I promise.

[@Fablemahn]

Your videos always put a smile on my face, and random outburst of laughter.

[@supernaturalswampaids8083]

I can’t tell how much I appreciate your channel....I hope to one day visit this beautiful country. Cheers from Oregon, USA!

[@Delboy001647363]

Rabbit Island? Nonsense!!! This is clearly the training facility for Cat Shit One!! Also, are we ever going to get to see Natski in London? Or will you finally come clean and admit you've accidently taped over the footage with Police Academy 4?!!

[@AbroadinJapan]

Haha - Cat Shit One and Police Academy 4. It's still in editing phase to be honest but it's on the cards to come out before the end of this year

[@nekonomicon9938]

How do you invent a rabbit?

[@WTF_BBQ]

Ask Bill Clinton.... He knows.

[@krory2394]

selective breeding

[@gamingchinchilla7323]

you take a Guinea Pig... slap a puffy tail on its hiney then grow its ears out give them hoppity back feet and viola! A BunBun Pig Thing.

[@Leviwosc]

3:12 "The rabbit's reign over the island is unquestionable, with their initial friendliness hiding a thuggish gangster mentality underneath"

[@moodook4040]

that hip-hop section is why I love this channel.

[@tristan15ish]

not only does the tower make the island 7x more exciting but the video aswell. gangster rabbits and chemical wepons an intresting mix. great video xD definitely visiting the island on my trip

[@NextGen_Pants]

So, if we combine rabbit island with fox villag- no, no that's probably a bad idea...

[@AbroadinJapan]

But what a video opportunity it would certainly be

[@macjtv7173]

You've outdone yourself. Nice one!

[@fullmetal1666]

After getting my degree (halfway there!), I'm visiting Japan to see the art colleges there, along with sight seeing. This makes the list along with the fox village, cat cafe and islands, hedgehog cafe and maid cafe. So excited c:

[@verticalmatt]

100 yen is less than a dollar

[@Rxph_Bxrt]

100 yen is 1 dollar

[@carolcripps9056]

He's just found out that rabbits have minds if their own, and those minds generally revolve around food. I had a rabbit once, and was pretty much a slave to her desire for fresh food. That meant daily trips ( in summer) to gather grasses and twigs, mostly willow, but some crabapple and hawthorn, with which to feed her. In return for this service, she didn't bite when I fed her, as she did in winter when all she got was alfalfa.

[@zam023]

I'm starting to get an image that the rabbits were actually running that island ^_^;;

[@nafslee]

It's been months since I've watched a video of yours and this reminds me why I think you're still one of the best youtubers out there. Always good for a laugh :) Still remember when you just reached 30,000 subscribers. Keep it up!

[@jakkuwolfinsomnia8058]

"Yaaay!" "You know these rabbits are diseased, Chris?" "Yaaa- what!!?" Haha! Brilliant X'D

[@oliviarussin1608]

i mean he is right they are sick, all of them.

[@MoonLightDDR]

this is the first video I watched from this channel, and congrats you earned a new subscriber!

[@kathleenloucks9012]

Abroad in Japan...I'm only just now discovering you. I didn't know about 'Rabbit Island' until my surfing KZbin brought me here. I LOVE Japan. My husband and I brought our kids to this country years ago for a long vacation. Darn, we missed this place. Who wouldn't want to "lay in a pile of bunnies"? I laughed all the way through your video. Can't wait to see all your others! You Brits are hilarious!!! Love from Florida, USA kl

[@garyklein3770]

Great video Chris. How about doing a video on the sounds of Japan? The noises people make when you talk to them (the sucking of air sound when something is "difficult", the upward inflected "ummah" sound when they are confused), the deafeningly loud cicadas in the summer, and the bad midi versions of songs they play in work places and schools when it's time for lunch or to go home?

[@AbroadinJapan]

+Gary Klein Interesting topic idea! Cheers

Great video! Thanks for sharing.

[@RubixPsyche]

1:46 "as pet rabbits are utterly useless" yeap pretty much

[@kiritokazuto5370]

Rubix Psyche ur messed up rabbits can be playful

[@kiritokazuto5370]

Rubix Psyche and they love humans

[@RubixPsyche]

the point is, in the video they tell you not to leave your pet rabbits on the island of *wild* rabbits 'as they are utterly useless' which they probably are, in that situation. much like how you'd not 'release a rabbit into the wild' if they are pet rabbits also I own a couple rabbits and they're assholes but also my children and I love them so

[@davidlessard841]

Useless loveable furballs.

[@Anton2004]

Same with cats... Actually, cats are more useless.

[@catherinebond7474]

I know this is one of your older videos, but I wanted to say that it is real well done. I like the mix of humor and seriousness. I think you will do well as a documentary filmmaker. Good luck! Success!

[@SC2Drmayo]

Man, your videos are brilliant. I hope at some point in the future you are able to produce videos full-time. You definitely have the talent and wit.

[@Sam-en2mi]

Great video! :D I'm looking forward to the Britain trip video, any idea when we might see it?

[@ねこねこだよ-c2t]

The most famous KZbinr also visited this island‼︎ Rabbits are so cute‼︎

[@Slowhand707]

do they have a reserve for every species of animal? I mean fox village, rabbit island, jurassic park...

[@antiantim5541]

Shellingford Jurassic park is yet to come

[@gamingchinchilla7323]

I'm surprised they still havent came out with a real life fukn Jurassic Park they better make one fast before Jeff Goldblum gets any older, they'll need him to come and inspect the park and talk about chaotic theory with the scientists.

[@takehikomori4559]

I love rabbits so much because they're friendly & cute.

[@zackaryallam1396]

Thanks so much for making these videos! Yours are probably the best out of all the Japan KZbinrs. I'm getting lots of awesome ideas for my first trip to Japan >w

[@Nagutama]

had such a long day~ your vids always put a smile on my face!

[@lieutenantkettch]

I always thought these were the descendants of escaped lab rabbits from the chemical weapons lab.

[@chrischavis4782]

Damn, I watched you when you made your first video. Just checked back, 153,102 subscribers?? You've done good for yourself lol

[@AbroadinJapan]

+Chris Chavis Check back in another few years and let's see where we end up!

[@justingerbert2395]

+Abroadin Japan 3 months since your response to +Chris Chavis and at 176.871 subs. Been watching your Videos for about a year. Love them, very informative and funny keep em coming.

[@Rottensteam]

+Justin Gerbert Now 212.487, and I just subscribed😊

[@Rottensteam]

+Rottensteam 213.487*

[@RanchOwnzU]

+Abroadin Japan in the rabbit gutter, trap homey

[@ViceN53X]

A friend of mine would love to visit this place. Perhaps someday when we meet again, I'll take her there

[@boigreen3794]

oh man just started studying japanese like 2 months ago and i hope ill get there sometime - im getting so excited about japan when watching your videos so keep uploading :D

[@FindingFay]

This better mean you're gonna start uploading more regularly! ;)

[@RuneyViolet]

+Finding Fay Personally! He puts a lot of work into one video, so I don't mind! They are funny and really do brighten my day! Since visiting Japan and being watching his videos I really want do my further my ecology studies out in Japan. Keep up the good work Chris!

[@RuneyViolet]

+Finding Fay Personally! He puts a lot of work into one video, so I don't mind! They are funny and really do brighten my day! Since visiting Japan and being watching his videos I really want do my further my ecology studies out in Japan. Keep up the good work Chris!

[@onichi2995]

Hopefully, he is heart he's videos:)

[@Skansener]

+Finding Fay lol just watch TheUwagaPies, it's not only the best Japan/Korean KZbin channel, but they also have a Daily Vlog with a really high quality content.

[@VampireBlack95]

your videos are ones of which i look forward the most. always so entertaining :D

[@djmstudies6058]

Great to see you back! I always get salty during your weeks off from uploading videos.

[@purplechickon]

"You know these rabbits are all diseased.." "Wut?...." Priceless lol.

[@oliviarussin1608]

its not funny bc its true

[@spouitz]

Love the format and the humour... Keep it up!

[@HiwasseeRiver]

Good vid - back in the day they used bunnies as leak detectors. Cheap and they worked well. Cuteness overload.

[@sprenseekerisla]

The rabbits were test subject for the weapons man.

[@bigulful]

"That's no ordinary rabbit! That's the most foul, cruel and bad-tempered rrodent you ever set eyes on!... Tha' rabbits got a vicious streak a mile wide! It's a killer! ---manky scots git! I'm warnin you! ---What's he do? Nibble your bum? He's got huuuuge shawrp... eh.... He can leap about!.... uh.... LOOK AT THA BOOOOONES!" --- ---The Holy Grail, Monty Python

[@isaiasg1176]

ok i admit beyond adorable this is one of the best videos I've watched from him keep up the good work.

[@j0leigh39]

Your dry humour reminds me so much of Ricky Gervais... Please tell me you're a fan?

[@AbroadinJapan]

Love him

[@j0leigh39]

+Abroadin Japan then you will be as excited as me about his new film - Life on the Road, all about David Brent!

[@MrBritaus]

+j0leighblad Ricky Gervais produces a series about a naive Englishman travelling in foreign countries making dry, sardonic observations about the weird and wacky situations he finds himself in called "An Idiot Abroad". There are quite a few similarities to this channel although Chris is a lot more savvy than Karl.

[@CalamityDiamond]

he's english

[@coolhazaStudios]

I've watched just about every single video you've made Chris and I still can't believe that even way back at the beginning of your channel your videos were so damn good! Of course the production quality has gotten better with time but the narration and witty remarks have always been so good and genuine. Please never stop making videos... AND PUMP MORE OUT I NEED CONTENT! jk don't sacrifice your quality!

[@RetroActive-yy5nj]

Amazing video.

[@kjell3198]

I just realized that they sang that song 0:19 at robot restaurant when I was there as well... I have to go there again! One of the best things I've done in my life

[@MarcoLongoMusic]

"Some say that rabbits were invented by the Japanese in the late XIX century as an effective way of disposing of unwanted lettuce" "For some reason I found you insincere"

[@christophserrand2078]

great video! just stumbled upon ur channel recently, but I have to say the mix of humor and displaying interesting places is great

[@TheDeathWatcher]

I chuckled at your attempt to make them feel menacing.

[@TheInvisibleKev]

Dude, keep up the funny vids👍

[@20EsOfficial]

Hi, I like your videos. They are well edited and very interesting! Keep up the good work and good luck for the future! :D

[@desarayharris255]

lol loved the video and your sense of humor.

[@themissinglink7990]

Another reason why I would like to visit Japan one day. 👍

[@peko7446]

whoa, I was there a few weeks ago! Totally love it and the scenery beautiful. My reason for the visit was not the rabbits but the haikyo. It was cold and windy when I went. I think this island would be lovely to visit during the hot summer months there and stay on for a few days.

[@ArashiNoOujo]

We all know, the cutiest bunny here is Chr-... Frankly speaking, I've heard of this island about ten years ago when I were at school and since that time it is my dream to get there. I'm learning Japanese (and English as well)) to make this dream come true eventually, thanks for your review, Chris, now I know what to expect))

[@sirrliv]

Horrific history aside, this is officially my idea of Heaven.

[@MegaMackproductions]

+sirrliv dont let them fool you those little rats are carrying on with the war effort! they're brewing up mustard gas underground!

[@MegaMackproductions]

+sirrliv dont let them fool you those little rats are carrying on with the war effort! they're brewing up mustard gas underground!

[@Nihilvidz]

+sirrliv These cruel creatures fight each other quite regularly, and have no affection for their human overlords unless you have something edible in your hand. My friends have two rabbits, they get all cutezy when talking about them but I know the sad truth...

[@oliviarussin1608]

it is not heaven when the rabbits are malnourished and given an improper diet. if you go bring lots of alfalfa hay and greens. DONT buy the shit at the port.

[@BigBetzen]

This video was very good to watch. It was like a magic!

[@bexcharole3794]

This by far the cutest video,along with fox village

[@intuitivenajms]

When the rabbits were eating I LOVE SEEING THOSE CUTE CHUBBY CHEEKS :3

[@TheGlowHD]

yes! there was me thinking Chris would stop uploading. 😭😭

[@AbroadinJapan]

+TheGlowHD Nah - we're just getting started :-)

[@cuttie1427]

+Abroadin Japan go glad to have a new video of your to watch, that's made my day

[@nihongophile7492]

+Abroadin Japan I like the sound of that! I love the channel! you never fail to make me laugh! thanks!

[@sengokugensui4129]

+Abroadin Japan Love you man! you british sack of sake :)

[@LeeLicayan]

+Abroadin Japan What are you doing now that you're not an ALT?

[@spid3rmike117]

at 5:30 in the video, you actually use the word "photo" instead of "selfie". I'd just about given up hope on society until I saw this. For that, you have my respect good sir

[@TopperRico]

lol, love your sense of humour.

[@ashkeeoh]

I came back to just like this video because I forgot to six years ago

[@Themsydiaries]

Bugs Bunnies everywhere!!! Lol so cute.

[@Bataazuu]

Your videos are always great. Love the effort you put into it. The humor is much appreciated as that seems to be lacking in many Jvlogging videos. ^_^

[@ForeverEater]

Love your videos! Keep it up mate!

[@waiting4m0re]

I laughed so hard.... I love your humor!

[@CamilleLMacLean]

Great video...they seem to love you Chris, adorable!!!

[@RodBot69]

Hey, love your videos. :) Just curious though, when can we expect to see the Natski in London video?

[@hurricanesamy9122]

Endless LOLs in this video. Great job as always

[@bunnypom8157]

There's a cat cafe, cat island, hedgehog cafe, monkey bar, a fox village, and a bunny island? Holy crap!

[@pastelhotmess9299]

Japan is animal crossing confirmed

[@dennadeguzman7442]

Japan is indeed a great place for animal lovers😍💕

[@Zabaniya08]

6:08 I couldn't enjoy this video because of that certain scene in Re:Zero Season 2.

[@ajcohen100]

My guess is that the rabbits were originally test subjects at the chemical weapons facility and were released when it was shut down -- and then they multiplied like rabbits.

[@christopherredden]

Didn't realise about the notification change. Why the hell would KZbin do that? I need to go through all my other channels and add them too!

[@Fuzzleberry]

+Topher Redden it will still tell you when a new video comes out (most of the time) but adding a notification will make is pop up in the little bell in the top right. It just means 2 things need to fail before you miss a video.

[@Powaup]

Great as always

[@christopherredden]

Just the distraction I needed from work!

[@bleubol]

FINALLY!!! NEW VIDEO!!! I MISSED YOUUUU!! ARIGATO!!!!!

[@Goldilockslife]

I'm much more interested in the history of the island than the rabbits tbh, they're still cute though ^^ Thanks for the video :)

[@leahlemieux]

the great unanswered question is of course, what were rabbit laden school children doing on this island, with a chemicals weapons factory in the first place?

[@bruhder5854]

Well it's been a dead facility for several decades. They probably came to study or tour with their teachers way after that.

[@icex69rz]

"These rabbits are all diseased Chris" "......What?" Genius

[@odangohead9343]

I wish I could fit all these cool places into my two week Christmas vacation to Japan :(