The Party's Over: Japan’s Crackdown on Fun |

[@nikfirehazard]

Arigato Gozaimasu for addressing the wheelchair access question. As a wheelchair user it fills me with hope for when I eventually get there.

[@tobynmanthorpe]

Both Mudan and TokiDokiTraveller have done videos on it specific to Tokyo!

[@thomasedwards6641]

@@tobynmanthorpe was going to say ask TokiDokiTraveller as she was in a wheelchair in Tokyo for a bit because of an injury and she did a video which went over what it was like.

[@karinaw977]

There’s a guy who does Wheel Around The World videos and he had a hard time with accessibility at Tokyo Disneyland even though it’s advertised to be accessible. He couldn’t go on any rides with his wheelchair so maybe avoid Tokyo Disneyland.

[@darklightangles]

It's kind of tricky, to be honest after living here for a number of years. Finding an elevator will sometimes take extra effort at the train stations as they may be -out of the way- also, many places are small, so trying to enter with a wheelchair or even a stroller can be irksome. This is not to say all across the board it is bad but please plan the places you are going and try your best to avoid the cramped corridors, restaurants...etc

[@deemandude6131]

My mom is asthmatic, so whenever we go traveling in the cities, I scout on ahead for elevators to and fro the train station, they're usually just within the area, but often hard to find.

[@Queltamas]

Abroad in a Geisha sounds like one of those JAV movies.

[@TacComControl]

Trying to decide if it would be more Ara-Ara, or more (incoherent squeaky noises)...

[@bavo981]

@@TacComControl more of the latter and lots of pixelation, just how we like it.

[@kalash5694]

Geishas are not prostitute or adult actors

[@TacComControl]

@@kalash5694 We're aware, but the joke is right there. At one point he made the "Abroad in a man" joke as well, which... again... same joke. XD

[@C.u.d.s]

( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[@matthewjones9716]

I cannot express how much I want Johnny Somali to come to Australia and try his antics… he will not make it out in one piece.

[@CalebHSumo]

Thinking the exact same thing. Wouldnt mind introducing him to my palm.

[@theglamthropologist]

I wish he would try it in Russia haha

[@isaza5716]

This person is mindboggling to me. How can you really want to be HATED like that?!?!

[@theeighthhour]

@@isaza5716 Maybe my perspective as someone who's autistic can give some idea. Note that as far as I know Johnny Somali isn't autistic and I hope nothing but bad things for his future. When there's something innate that people hate about you and no matter how you try to change it or even identify it you fail, you reach a crossroads. You either have to keep trying to change it and hoping one day you'll succeed and wear a mask well enough that you'll be accepted, you stagnate and go on accepting that you're hated as the deformed piece of a perfectly symmetrical puzzle, or you commit to being a villain so that you're hated for justifiable reasons. Then you not only know why you're hated but you regain control over the situation. Johnny Somali aside, there are worse things than being hated and plenty of reasons to want to be hated. It's a trap though.

[@linktube]

They read my Email!! Thanks for reading my wild nightclub story you guys! I should also note, the kitty club worker was quite drunk at that point, too.

[@linktube]

If anyone is interested in going to the dance club I believe it was called Gala in Osaka. I don't care what Pete says it was a very fun time and the music was great

[@DeaDiabola]

​@@linktube That place is pretty wild lol

[@linktube]

@DeaDiabola It sure was! It was recommended to me buy a really cool guy in Osaka

[@relax_chill_Japan]

Hi! Chris and Pete. I know Chris isn't interested in football. But I think J.League would make a good documentary. Baseball gets a lot of coverage because it's affiliated with TV stations, but the J.League doesn't get any coverage because it's not. The J.League is run by volunteers. There are many touching stories of volunteers at Ventforet Kofu, which Pete talked about. Nao Ishikawa, a legend at FC Tokyo, is at the forefront of the volunteers. They picks up trash before games. They grow vegetables on their farms and sell them at the stadium. They visit schools, prisons, etc. to give talks. Are you interested?

[@TheJErmafiEd]

Pete is correct you guys have to do a segment in person

[@mothiestman4995]

Holy crap! Thank you for answering my wheelchair question! I knew the horror stories I'd gotten from Japanese exchange students were exaggerated, and I'm glad to know just how much.

[@VanillaCoke1956]

And yet, despite all the effort, there were still a lot of people out and about in Shibuya, dressed up, having fun. And there were plenty of drunks about as well, it was just more quiet. From what I'Ve seen on Robcdee's stream, it was a great time.

[@OllamhDrab]

Well, maybe it'll find a nice balance somewhere in 'Not so out of hand' land.

[@goku03458]

​@@OllamhDrabShibuya? Doubt it.

[@DeaDiabola]

Yeah I was there, it was a blast!!!

[@TheJErmafiEd]

Just about to head home from work!! Yall saved me from a boring mundane drive! Thank you

[@binny4480]

We were in Shibuya on Halloween night and we were rerouted all over the place by the police. It was soooo crowded. The Shibuya crossing was like trying to walkthrough Times Square on NYE. We also tried to visit the Lost bar, saw the line, and noped out of there. But I was glad to see that Chris and his bar are so popular!!

[@DeaDiabola]

Yeah same but we got into the bars we wanted, I'm so sorry you didn't have a good time! It WAS insane out there!!!

[@WizardotheFoolish]

"I mean you're literally in many ways a Western geisha" [ 19:50 ] Best quote on this podcast lol

[@CuteVidoll]

Actually tippig culture does exist for us guides here in Japan. We are officially allowed to take tips as we are foreigners and so are our clients. Most of the guide platforms have a way for clients to send us tips virtually or they can give it to us in cash but they do not have to tip they are just free to do so.

[@buda3d2007]

Shibuya looked to crowded, I also noticed the foreigner to local ration was about 40% foreigner, to high for me, avoiding tourists has become a new sport for me.

[@crbc911]

@@buda3d2007 Ikebukuro is an awesome spot that’s busy with more locals

[@neetuh4850]

Yup. I'm the same.

[@choppedLI]

The gin livestream was absolutely peak when it happened lol

[@zam023]

30:09 It was not related to what happened in S.Korea. It did help to solidify the Shibuya City mayor's reasoning to shutdown Halloween. You guys already forgot how violent it turned out during one of the years, I forgot exactly which year it was. People overturned a pickup truck in the streets of Shibuya. That never happened before. That was when the city started clamping down on the street party.

[@23Lgirl]

Look up Tokyo halloween train.

[@NiJIcolaGirardI]

the wolf-chasing trip sounds really fun! really nice idea in my opinion!

[@Mr_RAAAB]

Great podcast again this week! On the topic of what you could do for a video next, I remember you mentioning having a past involved in competitive robotics. I used to be involved with BattleBots, but have spent the last 15 years serving as a mentor for competitive high school robotics teams through the FIRST Robotics Competition program here in Florida. FIRST is a worldwide organization, and I've actually had the pleasure of chatting with some Japanese teams while at competitions. Would you be interested in seeing what kind of vibe a Japanese FRC team has for a video given your past interest in the field? Love hearing these shows while studying every week, please keep up the great work!

[@letiziacastiglione2492]

I’m so happy you finally went to kinosaki onsen!! We love that town and the fact that all 7 public onsens are tattoo friendly!!

[@Tchernobog11]

I tried to go last november! But a combination of bad weather, and us going to a bit too cheap ryokan made us leave early (after the dinner, of course). Are there any hotels/ryokan at all that have a shower in-room? When I looked it seemed there were none, and my fiancée is too shy to try public Onsen but we just wanted to see the town itself. Just many circumstances ruined that particular attempt.

[@letiziacastiglione2492]

@ I’m sorry that happened to you! I’ve been to 1 ryokan and 1 hotel and neither had a shower in the room. My understanding is that this is common with it being an onsen town but I don’t know whether there are places that do have a shower. I’m sorry.

[@Stephen-up3sd]

@@Tchernobog11 A number of ryokan in Kinosaki have in room baths - unfortunately these are the very expensive ones! They are worth it if your budget can stretch that far.

[@Fadamor]

In 2014 I had a 10-day vacation centered in Tokyo and exited the JR Station at Shibuya after dark on Halloween. The crowds of people standing in the crossing were blocking traffic despite police with megaphones trying to get them to clear out so traffic could move. l had also read an article where there was a group of Japanese trying to get the government to ban the observance of the holiday because it wasn't something that originated in Japan. I will say COSPLAY is something identified with Japan, and Halloween is an iconic cosplay holiday. I remember walking in Shinjuku on that October 26 and walked by five girls walking the opposite direction dressed as bloody nurses. They do like to jump into costume for almost any reason!

[@WYCAN]

Kinosaki onsen is really nice. The unique part about it is that they have 7 public onsen bath house. For my one night stay there, I went to 5 of the 7 onsen. My favourite is the one next to the shrine.

[@electronige3444]

Great storey's as always and 500 yen coins enough for kitty to buy a drink or two at least 😹

[@linktube]

@electronige3444 I hope she remembers the silly Foreigner that gave her the 500 yen 🤣

[@bigbigtruck]

Chris: "The election's so boring" (Me sobbing with envy)

[@kooperuranus1503]

Why?

[@domsdriveway1282]

Pete could go to the Toyota factory tour if you're going to Nagoya. There is also a Toyota museum, but its more like a collection of all historically significant cars - Packards, Peugeots etc - while the factory tour shows how they build Toyotas (with a JZX100 partway through production). The Century was supposed to be a special hand-built coach-buildy thing special ordered for high ranking businessmen, so it would be interesting to find the story of how they're made (I've seen an old VHS video about exactly that) - this also makes them difficult for the yakuza to obtain. I went to Isuzu Plaza in Tokyo a few weeks ago and it really surprised me - it was all fun and interactive, and the history of the company with their British connections was interesting so I highly recommend it. It was also very popular with young families - I guess since kids like trucks.

[@rod.h8064]

Century's are Toyota's version of a Rolls Royce and the factory it was built at no longer exists on the south-eastern foothills of Mt Fuji

[@lyndylou752]

Love this podcast ❤❤

[@brewstergallery]

Going to Yamagata to hang out with Natsuke would be a treat, what about doing the Tateyama Alpine route and the Kurobe Dam. I think there is an inn at the top of the mountain that looks amazing. We are leaving for Japan tomorrow and hope to see you at the lost bar in the next 2 days.

[@simonhillancocacola]

it feels like japan just doesn't want tourists anymore I went in 2022 and it was amazing but ever since then you just see news story's about annoying tourists and them changing rules in places like Kyoto and also putting the price of the JR pass up by 71% its sad

[@Shaatorr]

theyre busy importing criminals, like the EU. Also tens of thousands of chinese to replace the local population (and blame the young people moving to bigger cities for it).

[@MUSHIN_888]

Hello Cromulon Chris, and Pendulum Pete. Yo, it’s Moe from Australia Sydney. Last year in the overcrowded Shinjuku square on new years there was a crowd surrounding 2 hobos fighting and covered in blood. No one was stopping it so me and my mate had to stop them. 2 minutes later they were fighting again and we stopped them again but I had to grab one from behind in a rear naked choke and pull him away. Then later he comes up to me with his friend and pulls his hand out like he’s gonna punch me and I flinch. But he was actually trying to shake my hand lol. Then he’s like “is that jiu jitsu? And I was like yeah haha I thought u we’re gonna hit me. Then like 30 minutes later, still in the overcrowded Shinjuku square there was a dude passed out in the middle of the crowd while everyone was still just watching as his mate tried and failed to wake him up. I thought he was dead. Literally 10 metres away like no medical emergency was happening, there was a group of people dancing with loud speakers. I’ve got video footage if u need it for proof lol.

[@MUSHIN_888]

All I need to say is, Shinjuku in New Year’s Eve is WILD hahaha. Do not take ur kids there

[@tri-ls7744]

I watched Osaka Gamba when I went there, was fun. Good crowd, lots of chants.

[@Crossingt]

With regard to wheelchairs/ accessibility I noticed that the Yamanote line had access points marked on the platforms. These were closer to lifts and escalators. Not sure about other lines.

[@eekbah]

Chris flexing his fame "when people don't know me from youtube they know me as Sunday Times best selling author" lol

[@KlusaisUldis]

My suggestion for autumn travel that would also a video - onsens in Kii peninsula. Kumano Hongu has Kawayu (go in Senninburo or dig your own small onsen in riverbed) and Yunomine (one of the oldest onsen ever)(Tsubo no yu and boil dinner in communal cooking hottub). The next morning you two can top it off with Nachi waterfall or go to Shirahama for pirate cave and Saki no yu at the side of the sea.

[@Bonsqueesquee]

Literally waiting 3 more weeks for your book to arrive 😅 there isn't much stock here in NZ so patient I must be.

[@pedrogonzales5374]

Comment for the algorithm gods. Nice episode, as always!

[@Powertix]

34:36 that caught me off guard

[@arthurg7894]

😂

[@huwwilliams2018]

Went to the Decabar's event in Shinjuku this Halloween (not at their premises). Was fun, good costumes, though nothing related to 'restrooms'. The Shinjuku ni-chome Halloween scene is the best now I think. The Police tend to leave it alone, and there's rarely any trouble anyway.

[@oisinmurphy8242]

60 mins is what i want you to do chris

[@andrewcox2265]

Funny you should recommend Kyushu in Autumn, I just came back from a trip when I spent just a couple of days in both Hokkaido and Kyushu, and while I agree there is overall more to do in the latter, I would say the autumn leaves up north make it the much more attractive option for that time of year specifically. But either place is amazing, I'm wanting to make dedicated trips in future to both!

[@Ravenzer0x]

Video title for when Pete goes to Japan. "We visit a junkyard in every prefecture in 72 hours"

[@xenocrisis0153]

@abroadinjapan, I emailed you last week about helping out with your earthquake project. I was an ALT living near the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant in 2011. I'd love to share my story about the year before, the day of, and the year following the disaster. My comment last week got nearly 100 likes, so I hope my offer crosses your path.

[@hunterdavis9941]

I think you guys should check out Tsushima. It’d be neat to see since I heard Chris enjoyed the game, but also it’s less straightforward to get to. Viewers might enjoy seeing what’s over there, how to get there, and some of the real history on the island. For a short few day trip going North to South or vice versa might be neat. Also there’s a ferry that goes to South Korea from Tsushima, probably out of scope for a short trip but might be cool for a different video.

[@ProDoucher]

Since you’re probably gonna go to Kyushu/ beppu. I suggest you go to harmony land. Just something about to grown men prancing around a hello kitty theme park seems hilarious to me

[@statesminds]

Wacky Weekend with Pete gonna be so fun lol. Hopefully he goes on trash taste too

[@JemearlSmith]

I was just in Japan this past month for two weeks (just before Halloween) and went on a bus tour to the areas near Fuji, including the Lawsons. I think the tours and the Lawsons came to an agreement since our tour guide went in and bought a drink for everyone on the bus to appease the 'Lawson Gods'. I didn't see a wall behind the store, and we got lucky that day and Fuji wasn't obscured by clouds. Quite the sight!

[@goku03458]

I saw an article months ago describing how the fence was removed only a few weeks after it was erected. Not sure if they implemented other measures (no loitering, no photography, etc.) Or if they just realized that there is the family mart a block away with the same view. It also wasn't due to the tours alone. Tours are good at keeping people moving along, usually. It was more due to the hundreds of daily randoms that would show up and loiter blocking the sidewalks with tripods and group photos and disrupting the locals. I imagine the conbini preferred the crowds otherwise.

[@zam023]

@@goku03458 Interesting how news media and content creators report the wall going up but forgot to tell people when the wall was taken down. Media at its best.

[@LuckBoxPD]

woke up and new Upload 🎉🎉

[@jonathanburnette1316]

Hello Chris and Pete! Not sure if either of you are interested in maritime stuff, but you could check out Yokosuka if that’s the case. Haven’t been there in a while, but I’m sure seeing the social effects of the mixing of American sailors and Japanese locals would be interesting. Or you could visit Etajima City in Hiroshima, if you want to see the beautiful countryside and eat some famous Etajima Kaiji Curry. 🙂

[@willemgroenewegen5934]

A ban on fun, I thought that would be right up CB's alley--judging by his general grumpiness in the latest RV trip. Kudos to him for condemning it though.

[@Crossingt]

Probably not Pete's thing, but, I recommend Mt Mitake. Still technically Tokyo and it is mountains, waterfalls, a beautiful valley walk crossing streams and watching out for bears.

[@ArraZed]

Hey Chris, I've been interested in the Shimane prefecture and was wondering if you could do a video about some cool things there. Thank you!

[@Slit518]

@AbroadInJapanPodcast Chris, did you also tell him that you make documentaries about Japan for the audience of the wider world? Covering things about the local culture, to major events, to lesser known things?

[@Tornroot]

Regarding wheelchair uses it's worth noting that Google maps has a wheelchair accessibility option, and when turned on should route you to the lifts if they exist! Also useful if you're not in a wheelchair and simply want to avoid the stairs.

[@rainmaker709]

According to the Korean press, Johnny boy has a bounty on his head. People are paying very good money for his location. Originally it was so they can find him and beat the ever loving snot out of him. Now though he is facing a string of charges and could be looking at 10+ years of jail time. Also the Triad in the Seongbuk district is trying to hunt him down. That isn't going to end well for him. Might have some actual consequences this time.

[@itsspookie]

Highly doubt this.

[@TheNightman.]

@@itsspookie Have you actually looked into it? He was recently hunted down by korean livestreamers, who are ex-military (as most young SKs are). The boy won't last long in prison

[@C.u.d.s]

Oh… how unfortunate 😁

[@Berstich]

Who? What is his real name cause I have no idea who your talking about.

[@NOAMB-h2p]

>10+ years of jail tim When he was in Japan, many people expected him to go to jail for 10 years, but in the end he only got deported.

[@RobespierreThePoof]

Clearly Chris needs a new channel titled A Geisha Abroad in which he vlogs in geisha drag - direct from historic Kyoto. This is what the world needs.

[@TacComControl]

Chris: "It'd be funny if Pete was saying dictators weren't all that bad!" Everyone: "Didn't you say Jafar was a good guy?"

[@porkysinn7585]

Japan is a very ultra consumerist/commercialist society even more even more so than the US. How often do people cook at home and is it common to live off the grid. I'm a born and raised Appalachian living in southern West Virginia and love all forms of food but I just can't wrap my head around eating out everyday and not having a garden that me and my family regularly feed ourselves with

[@bitfreakazoid]

Most houses have some sort of garden in Japan. Not all are for food, but many have something.

[@dwarfagp]

trip suggestion. Fukui Statin & Dino Museum. Looks like there is a few things in that area, but rarely covered

[@Stevepaul1968]

Hi Chris, for the pair of you to go somewhere, Id have a toss up between Sado island, where they do the taiko drums or a baseball game, with food drink etc, a Japanese version of cricket perhaps.😂

[@h31459]

When it comes to tattoos and visiting temples/shrines I plan to bring a blouse (or something else that's thin and has long sleeves) to wear while there. I mean, if it's generally seen as respectful to cover your shoulders and/or tattoos to visit a church, then a shrine or temple deserves that same respect from me. And as I'm never wearing shorts or skirts on a holiday anyway, so just covering up my arms during the visit seems not that big of a deal.

[@Charliegirl8645]

Love abit of northern soul oh and ska Pete😊 would frigging LOVE to see you n Chris in a club when you go over to Japan 😃😃 Now that would be vlog n a half lol 🤭😂😂

[@MeowjinBoo]

Go kagoshima or hakodate. Both those places are amazing towns, with great views. also you've said in a video you never really explored kobe so that would be really cool to explore. when all else fails. girls bars in sapporo.

[@nicolegaylin355]

A trip out to Mitsumine Shrine a little ways outside of Tokyo would be interesting. It looks beautiful and seems to be less of a tourist trap.

[@wademartin6272]

November Sumo Tournament - for Pete of course!

[@Girell]

Maybe take Pete to the southernmost point in Japan! Funny contrast with the northernmost point with American Pete ;)

[@siobhanomalley1968]

Ghost Wolf searching sounds awesome, tbh! I've an idea but it's probably less exciting 😂 a friend said he visited his pal in Sasayamaguchi, who runs a scheme where foreigners can work on farms for room and board, as the local farmers don't have enough workers? I'd love to see that, idk what the group was called though. If I had the plane fare and someone to look after my dog, I'd go in a heartbeat 😂 if you could check it out, might make an interesting video!

[@satomiarihara6887]

My favorite club is DJ Bar Bridge, just outside the Shinjuku Sanchome subway station. I'm middle-aged, but I still enjoy clubbing 😁

[@TwodeeTwodimensional]

I'd love to see the two Petes in one video if American Pete is down for it.

[@psychoterrorism]

I was lucky enough to make it to a proper Shibuya Halloween a few years ago, and the scale of it was insane. The scramble was packed from edge to edge with people having a great time. It's a shame that it's gone, but no doubt something cool will replace it one day. Nothing in life lasts forever, so if there's something you really want to experience, don't wait!

[@lostpunkrock]

Come to Sakai and I will take you guys to my fav izakaya who make the best karage. Each piece is gigantic.

[@samohara5187]

This seems like as good an opportunity as any to get Pete to attempt the Wanko Soba Noodle Challenge!

[@siobhanomalley1968]

Omg I'm so early 😂 hi guys, looking forward to another AIJ podcast 🎉 big love to all!!

[@Minato_Akiyama03]

Planning to go visit Japan after Korea, where should I visit? I plan to visit Lost maybe on the last days of the trip, Is it okay if I come by and take pics and videos of the place for my manga? And potential anime animation? Also, should I buy Japanese sim card and hire a guide that can speak in Korean/Japanese fluently? I'll maybe going to Japan for 5 days, maybe more but I'm not sure which Airport to suggest my Dad to choose lol. Love your vids!

[@omgrussian]

Hmm. Take Pete to a prefecture that you don't go to very often! Or, maybe instead rent a Kei-camper van for a quick cheeky glamping night or something. No tents, that is what the tiny Kei camper is for.

[@crbc911]

The only times I’ve seen tips get accepted are at nightclubs

[@RyzawaCh]

I think the bar in Osaka would be pretty fun and a great way for language exchanging.

[@ChadSteve1975]

Idea: I want to see you guys pay homage to the "the way of the runner" exploring whether was was written still exists. I'd watch just to see team become a relay squad. And have a wry smile to think "i did that"

[@Helping_0123]

Recommendation for things for Chris and Pete to do: GaijinTuned in Tokyo, a Tokyo Drift-esque night. Make for good JDM car content on the main channel too.

[@DerbyshireBangers]

Somewhere interesting to maybe do a video about I think would be the various motorsport race tracks that have closed down and have been turned into solar power farms. There's 3 or 4 race tracks in Japan which have all had the same thing happen within the last decade, the biggest and most notable being Sendai Hi-Land Raceway. Also just visiting the Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix from a regular persons perspective could be interesting as it's a pretty unique atmosphere compered to other F1 events to begin with.

[@rod.h8064]

yes Sendai Hi-land that may or may not have Fukushima nuclear waste buried under the solar panels

[@DerbyshireBangers]

@rod.h8064 Didn't know that

[@steviesmiler]

My suggestion for when Pete comes over is to do a bar crawl live stream. Maybe with Conner and/or American Pete. Could be Tokyo or Sendai.

[@purebottle]

best autumn spots? i always wanted to go to japan for autumn but not sure where that's easily accessible for a short stau

[@kuumuzuYT]

Have long dreamed of experiencing Tokyo Decadance. T_T

[@leegray698]

Fall Cherry Blossom festival just east of Nagoya - Shikizakura ?

[@Cliffdog01]

I think on the Main Islands but you guys should go to the Southern point Hateruma, Japan's Southernmost Point Monument. 日本最南端の碑・日本最南端平和の碑・波照間之碑 and Western most point Yonaguni, Monument of the Westernmost Point in Japan 西崎(日本最西端の碑)

[@laserbeam_]

I went to Japan with a semi-large tattoo prominent on my forearm. No shrine/temple attendant batted an eye as I walked by. I did/do pack an arm sleeve just in case, but the most negative reaction I got was some old man growling at me at 6am on my morning stroll - which I found more comical then anything else.

[@robertgasper4314]

Speaking of the Abroad in Japan book, where do I purchase a copy in the States to make sure that Chris gets the most compensation?

[@MrCoverman69]

9 minutes in, a buzzing sound in chris's mic started! Idk if you noticed it! Might be faulty, or poorly attached. Love yall

[@christopherabaddon2311]

I like the Akigohara idea. Ghost wolf hunting! Johnny Asshat should have his passport revoked.

[@chrismitchell338]

Great video as alays. Why not do a challenge and visit every DISK UNION store in Tokyo?

[@ceresbane]

To be fair with Japan in regards to shibuya Halloween parties. They're harsh on it for a reason Because Halloween is this foreign holiday. People found it an excuse to make complete nuisances of themselves like the gaijins do and party like it's an American spring break. It wasn't just Japan that took up this new tradition though. Korea and Hong Kong did it as well. And famously Japan got harsh on these events because of backlash of the massive crowd crushing in Korea that caused several deaths. Japan was already pissed at all the littering and property damage and assaults. But now that the events have caused deaths. Now the government is fully justified in banning these street parties. And frankly? It should have never been that wild in the first place. Acting like a bunch of spring breakers is never good. They're a public nuisance. Don't let that be a cultural exploit for other nations to emulate.

[@koseidubzgamez]

Pete's new YT name: I review Dictators Roads now.

[@undauntedtheoni]

For the disability question, Mudan spent a day in a wheelchair for one of his daily vlogs that was quite interesting. Seems you’d have minimal issues as everything and everyone tends to be quite accommodating

[@Twisted_Rose96]

Take Pete to see some gibbons!!!

[@daelra]

Loads of decent techno and house nightclubs in Tokyo. You have to pick the night in many places though. That and a lot of the best places don't really advertise.

[@brentonkoppel4191]

Good content as always, lads! For your mini-break, you mentioned that you've never covered sumo wrestling in your videos. Given Pete's love of men on men skinmanship, why not check it out and see what is about?

[@ryudai1]

Go to Yamanashi and enjoy a few wineries When Pete is in town.

[@rei2515]

eh to be fair the Shibuya crossing area was unpleasant yeah, but there was so much life in the side streets and we still found plenty of spots for photos and hanging out. however Lost had closed by the time we reached it so BOOOOO

[@rei2515]

at the same time, shame to not have lived here yet when Shibuya Halloween was peak. RIP

[@shanam6016]

Go to Nachi waterfall and the surrounding area please!

[@RedLion304]

Please go to Fukuoka/Kyushu! Kochi would be cool too.

[@skytwist]

Go see Natsuki. I miss his energy and disruptive nature foiling your (somewhat) deterministic plans :) UFOs and Natsuki at a club.

[@baeber]

kitty needs coins. so i learned dont ask people about work

[@dannyvelas-c6q]

SAKE VENDING MACHINE!!! In Niigata station!

[@Thekowaikaiju]

What is Pete's wrestling podcast? Idk why I never thought to check it out as I'm sat listening to shoot interviews. I actually turned one off as I switched to view this 😅

[@leonardgrant7577]

youtube.com/@wrestleme