Walking through Sapporo Snow Festival | Abroad in Japan, Natsuki, Sharla, Chiaki

We wander through the snow festival in Sapporo and have a drink or two along the way.

[@ChrisAbroad]

This was the first live stream I’ve ever done in public and it was insanely intense but a lot of fun. It was also quite literally "Abroad in Japan on Ice". I definitely plan on doing more in the future - I noticed some commenters felt i was rude towards the awesome viewers we bumped into on our journey through Sapporo and it’s got me feeling sad if that’s how it came off. For some context, I was struggling to strike a balance between hosting and interacting with the 2,000 viewers watching live and chatting with people in real life as it requires so much concentration to pull it off. It’s pretty nerve-racking - especially in the freezing cold and whilst walking on ice. During my 3 days in Sapporo I spoke to well over 100 viewers, and I loved every minute of it, hearing their stories and chatting about their travels. I may play a bitter sarcastic persona on camera but off camera I’m just a normal guy and I always chat with every amazing viewer I’m lucky to bump into. It’s one of the best things about making videos on KZbin.

[@christopherjohnson6993]

Abroad Perspective I love your live streams. You did a great job! Don’t worry about the negative comments! :)

[@TopAnimeLoverEver]

You handled it in quite a normal and respectful way. I hope you know that you did fine Chris. I am sad those comments upset you. You engaged a perfect amount. And I am saying that looking at it objectively. As I get more into the film industry, you start to see things from both the perspective of a fan and as the "celeb". And walking that line, you handled things perfectly. ❤ sending mental hugs. Was neat to see the snow festival. Seems the appeal is the snow sculptures, drinks, food, and walking around enjoying the beauty of the outdoors and the cold. Might check out the snow festival myself sometime.

[@ikidjuro7176]

Actually your genuine concern for the negative comments shows the people who couldn't join that you're really reacting to feedback but in this special case I would say that you can't please everyone! And there is a lot of positive feedback as well... Therefore another try would be reasonable not only for the sake of improving but also for you to see if you can take it or rather if you're even keen of it despite the negativity from certain viewers... For the sake of diversity I would strongly appreciate this new form of video material on your channel! But at the same time I'd also like to see the abroadinjapan like vids where you do all your explaining and editing. Hope I can help you with this kinda feedback :)

[@Ostronmacka]

Don't worry Chris, I got the impression that you were very friendly and you talked to several viewers while juggling a live show! Probably just a loud minority that was complaining. Love your videos, you are the best!

[@savejeff15]

Don't listen to the haters chris. I find your personality refreshing and authentic. Just be your (sometimes grumpy self)

[@klg9549]

I gotta admit the fan actually coming up to give Chris a beer was really awesome.

[@ChrisAbroad]

What an absolute legend - I’d liked to have chatted with him more but it was an awkward situation where I didn’t just want to ignore the live stream (especially given it was my first one). It’s quite intense doing a live stream and it requires a heck of a lot of concentration - well at least for me.

[@BassDrivenMassacre]

@@ChrisAbroad I'm sure they understood, you handled it well :)

[@savejeff15]

@@ChrisAbroad I think you handled that quite well.

[@jahd5790]

Thank you for that cool dude. I was going to do it but this is just from five days ago. Damn youtube lol.

[@animeleek]

@@ChrisAbroad No problem.. i didn#t know either how to act in this situation, was nice drinking beer with you :D

[@dirtyweeb7977]

This is just a 40 minute live stream of Chris asking his friends to buy him a drink

[@Cruptile]

Plot twist, the title was actually "Chris forces his cohorts and viewers buy him drinks so that he may fund his illicit activities to become the drink kingpin"

[@ptcrusa]

All part of the plan for Japanese Spy Man

[@euroker05]

And get them to like chocolate banana on a stick.

[@WSJeffery]

Chris: "I'm not famous" ... ...Is recognised three times in first 20 min

[@grubbybum3614]

Chris is dismissive af, when it comes to his fans. Only cares if you give him a present.

[@kris8569]

@@grubbybum3614 Read the situation. He's already been recognized a bunch and he's tipsy doing a live stream, you don't know what you'd do in his position. And if someone bought you something you can't just end the conversation that quick, also he HAD to wait for homie to also open his beer to do a cheers. And when the next guy came up at 18:46 who didn't buy him anything, he still asked if he's enjoying the festival and chatted for a second It's easier to judge people and be a dick, than to use your head and think about the situation logically and be empathetic...

[@lhero9910l]

Chris, Pete and Natsuki. What a great combo. Would love to see more Livestreams in the Future

[@DjWolfz001]

Also Chiaki

[@desertmonolith1673]

And Sharla!

[@Aiken47]

hero9910 you missed Charlene and Chiaki

[@StuartDesign]

Alternative title: Will anyone get this man a drink?

[@jednewman430]

Watching these guys with out the editing is so refreshing, honestly this is so cool

[@mabimabi212]

So cool it's snowing ;)

[@yummyapplestroodle]

- Sapporo corn. And charged energy. - Is that Red Bull? - No. Beer. - *ignores word beer* Red Bull and some corn- -

[@kirawus]

5:33 "and it's modeled on a polish... em.. polish.. place. somewhere from poland." ideal tour guide

[@GoyBenius_0901]

>modeled on a Polish place I know a certain train themed children's theme park in Englad that looks like a certain notorious railway line in Poland funnily enough.

[@TheShiphoo]

To be fair, the channel name isn't "Abroad in Poland"

[@FingonNarmolanya]

@@TheShiphoo Tbh it wouldn't be nearly as interesting.

[@TheShiphoo]

@@FingonNarmolanya certainly wouldn't! I'm not at all a sucker for Poland in the same way that I am for Japan!

[@FingonNarmolanya]

@@TheShiphoo Can't blame you, neither am i. Greetings from Poland btw.

[@chellee]

Natsuki the Movie 2, Abroad Across America That would be a great adventure.

[@n1hondude]

Yup, from Canada to Brazil lol

[@simonschnedl]

@@n1hondude An adventure for a lifetime

[@Alex2011410136]

Literally everybody: wearing winter clothing and scarf... Pete: casually rocking T-shirt and a coat...

[@variksenmarja7534]

-7 degrees is the a weather for a tee and a coat

[@ZarlanTheGreen]

@@variksenmarja7534 If it gets real cold, add some light gloves to that.

[@kajacett2341]

True Northern lad.

[@variksenmarja7534]

@@ZarlanTheGreen ye if its a bit windy, gloves are nice for sure!

[@Alex2011410136]

@@variksenmarja7534 what a mad lad... Hahaha

[@ManlyKuhmeal]

I really hope he does more live streams. I found this really enjoyable.

[@ChrisAbroad]

It’s definitely on the cards

[@NectarinoMo]

Can't believe I watched this whole thing, he's surprisingly entertaining. Glad it didn't get bogged down by 100% viewer interaction, it was a good balance of content. With twitch streamers a lot of the time they either ignore everyone, or spend too much time on them and it gets boring.

[@Philson]

Pete needs to be a permanent guest on the show. Also, Sharla looks like a nun. 43:45

[@Philson]

14:35 JAPANESE GIRL EATS CHOCOLATE BANANA 28:16 Also the way you say Chiaki sounds like Jackie

[@Philson]

23:14 Natsuki Live Stream

[@Philson]

35:07 Asami cam

[@thetinfoilchickens]

That was a great stream! Would love to see more streams in the future.

[@piratequeend5345]

Think we have all missed an important question. Where did Pete suddenly get a scarf from?🤔🤔

[@SelLillianna]

Pete in a Natsuki voice: "YeaH! Poccket TIME...!"

[@ruthmeow4262]

"Too much cold." Pretty well sums up winter. I whole heartily concur.

[@walterwhite7325]

This put me in such a good mood after a long day at work, thank you

[@bens6n168]

I thought Walter was dead..

[@ryul28]

The comment about Chris meeting Connor, we've come so far. Ludwig's message too, didn't know them when I first watched this live

[@SniperMorris]

This just makes me even more excited for when i'll be in Sapporo in 2 days!

[@Slammer_1970]

This was such a great video that I've watched twice so far. It was great to see almost all of the entire Abroad in Japan crew all in one place.

[@xjunebug1452]

I never knew how entertaining it can be to simply watch Chris roam around a snow festival while asking for beer every 2 min lol

[@jzisser9]

You are 2 for 2 on awesome impromptu live streams, if you count the Jakenbake stream. This was great, I'd love to see you do more of these!

[@tony2000and10]

i love this abroad in japan crew and guests all together

[@theloniousm4337]

Sharing a chocolate banana together: A whole new level of intimacy.

[@acekkkkkk]

We have an amazing Ramen ya from Sapporo in Germany (Düsseldorf). It is called Takumi and I tried all base soups and I loved the Sapporo Miso the very most. Amazing place

[@DSpaceCF]

Umaimon and Takezo are definitely superior to Takumi. I am still not quite sure as to why Takumi is the most popular near the main station. To be fair, I dont particularly enjoy Miso Ramen, so that might lower the value of going to Takumi. But still, try the kara shoyu ramen from Takezo. Definitely worth a try and only 200m down the street ;)

[@bluegoose7832]

15 minutes in and Chris has demanded people buy him stuff a few times already 😅 "You should try the chocolate banana" "Okay, buy me one then"

[@SunnyDAP]

Watching this in April of 2022 and him answering the question about Covid… Man, those were different times. Had to cancel a trip to Japan and two reschedules for it and as of right now, still not open. 😔 Either way, we need more live streams of Chris being out and about, I loved this and brought me life

[@beataks8859]

O wow! One of my favourite places made in snow! Beautiful! =) Greetings from Warsaw, Poland, 15 minutes from the Lazienki Palace and the Chopin monument you captured there.

[@xgoblinification]

I love how down to Earth is Chris, you are amazing!

[@aidnbruh]

Re:zero immediately popped into my head when I saw the ice statues lol 9:05

[@EmpathVibe]

I sing the Natsuki song all the time. It's been stuck in my head for weeks. Cycle, bicycle, cycle bicycle!!!

[@yokris0]

You better do more of these livestreams with the crew. They are too enjoyable damn it!

[@guptacorp]

Kudos to you on demonstrating the principle: ASK and you shall receive.. drinks, hand warmers, surprise guests and content, etc.

[@Laura_Darkspear]

And now I totally want to draw a scene from “Abroad in Japan on Ice!!!” ⛸

[@davidg6800]

Haha yes that was great!

[@winchesterrobinson8334]

Dang, I missed it by an hour. Hope you guys enjoyed it!

[@Squalldane]

17:40 ish, "Have you met fellow Brit Connor? No I haven't" -- 2021 Chris and Connors wacky weekend hits top 10 in KZbin trending

[@Kabra2012]

Really goes to show how quickly those two hit it off. From not knowing each other at all, to being regular collaborators in little over/under a year. Neither of the two strike me as the type who can only collab with ppl they are comfortable around and consider real friends, so that's an impressive turnaround

[@Squalldane]

@@Kabra2012 right! Connor maybe. I mean he gets along with a hired boyfriend for a day haha.

[@sanashi27]

That surprised me. I thought they'd known each other longer after watching their collab videos but I find out on this video they didn't know each other a year ago.

[@memez44]

Using the stream to free drinks Modern problem require modern solutions

[@Carigon]

I went to the snow festival last year when I visited Japan for the first time. so much nostalgia seeing this video (though i don't miss the -6C temps)

[@yumiko579]

guy from germany is a really cool man

[@johnnie543]

You know the Sapporo Snow Festival is lit when Chris Broad pulls up with the Squad!

[@alexxxvii8759]

I was *very* tempted to watch this during my philosophy lesson, I've been waiting for an hour to watch this lmao

[@M1N1Girl007]

Greetings from Florida! Sending you some warmth and Sunshine

[@bharris591]

6 in the morning in Canada great time to start morning!

[@geordiegoalie4757]

Missed it! :,( You should do these more often!

[@jdion79]

"Big stick of lamb in my gob." - Pete Donaldson 2020

[@mustafanawab1719]

I'm enjoying this while setting in my office drinking hot tea. i'll be back in japan when its warm again!

[@jednewman430]

This feels so genuine

[@perlapereira6157]

Chocolate banana is amazing. Where I live is pretty traditional in markets during summer ( I live in Chile) we also have chocolate strawberry, pineapple and apple. Sapporo Festival looks amazing. I loved your live stream :D

[@ishka786]

Haha I’m glad Sharla found them in the end!

[@HyliaMusicNumberOneFan]

Camera pans to Peter... “I’ve got a banana!”

[@SailorVdizzle]

Sharla’s coat is amazing 😍

[@TheCanadiangirl4]

She looks nice and warm in it.

[@Amit-id2zx]

That Neo Armstrong Cyclone Jet Armstrong Cannon looks really good! It has a nice polish to it!

[@Miruzu91]

23:10 Natsuki stream, singing. Much needed laughs thanks Natsuki! Chris, stream live with friends more often. This was great!

[@cyndy812]

I think everybody should have a Natsuki friend, he so sweet, and his personality is "brilliant" he's just adorable.

[@shaneyboy619]

Oh my god, I just got an ad that kept singing "yummy in my tummy" right when Chiaki bought Chris the chocolate banana, impeccable timing!

[@sparksterable]

Woah, the gang together, except Risottoro. :(

[@midnightkiteflight6333]

He’s in the background, plotting Chris’s destruction.

[@SelLillianna]

@@midnightkiteflight6333 Who else would have put the ice there?

[@anime_world.720]

need another live stream visit to here again would be great to watch it again with everyone

[@jonylovescats]

Hahaha "get me a drink" such a diva 😁

[@MidnightStarz]

Would love to see more live streams like this in the future!

[@SuperSaiyaGinge]

It's Chris' witty British sarcasm live and unplugged! haha

[@linadzhar5675]

Looking good Chris, Pete and everyone! Thanks for this live stream! Pete looks like he should wear another coat.. Love you guys!

[@douglasbadger9049]

3 confused adults walk around a park looking for alcohol while their lanky son disappears and reappears at random

[@superhooch]

Hahaha perfect

[@mustafaadina3559]

More vedios like this!!! It is different and showes Japan in a different light.

[@rintendo3328]

I was just there 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@Academices]

Hi Jackie, Natsuki, Peter, Sharla and Chris. Hope you enjoyed your refresh, cool like Elvis ice festival. Looks amazing. Wish we had snow like that sometimes but then I was told about chilblains. Hope youre looking after yourselves.

[@mugwump7049]

"There's always money in the banana stand." - George Bluth 24:00 Didn't know Natsuki was a fan of Metallica, cool! \m/

[@Tanyalakergurl]

I just watched this livestream, and that’s was all I could think about, lol. I live close to Balboa (Southern California) where the Chocolate covered banana was invented, so whenever I hear “Chocolate covered banana”, I think of George Bluth.

[@tenminutetokyo2643]

Looking dapper.

[@pointlessproductions7]

Yeh definitely do this more! This group > the avengers

[@tonichisum3365]

I find Japan fascinating. I watch your channel and a few others from different parts of Tokyo

[@MM-mz5wt]

17:16 He said Chiaki has a husband?

[@sugar-lx1jz]

Only missed 15 mins, god bless the recommendation

[@7thmusic226]

When I move japan i’ll make a channel “looking for chris” and just find chris and join the group

[@PocketDong]

Plz do I will pre subscribe

[@angiek.9741]

This livestream was awesome! I would love so see more like this. As someone who wants very badly to travel to Japan and likely never will this was like getting a taste of what it’s really like to be there! Well done!

[@marcotixxx]

i love chiaki! if there’s one more reason to visit okinawa,it’s her

[@lynda.grace.14]

First live stream and you serve it up on ice. You sure know how to add layers of complexity to life. Lovely as it gives you more opportunities to punctuate the feed with your intermittent curses. Love that. Great fun.

[@TheShadowChesireCat]

Chris's new show: Abroad in Japan!!! On Ice. Of course, Natsuki needs to rework History Maker.

[@Miava86]

More livestreams pleeeease!! Love it. Pete looking fab as always. And everyone else ofcourse ;)

[@BoyAditya]

Dude. You should live frequently in this channel

[@DinosourousRexx]

Aww this looks so fun, I love how many friends you brought with you! You guys are so cute lol

[@ColeInJapan]

Honestly adorable your she reacted to the chocolate banana

[@goldenshyne9753]

Awww man, super bummed I missed this. Gonna watch the entire VOD though, thanks Chris!

[@justme3076]

By far my favorite live stream I’ve ever seen; well done!

[@nc30guy]

Watching this in Singapore at 12.15am drinking tiger beer after a mid 30c day with high UV and a week before I go back to the UK great job guys... I have some friends in Osaka and Sendai love Japan.

[@DjRenect]

Sharla is wrapped up like she’s about to walk the arctic😂😂😂

[@Zwirz_]

holy crap, this is for real recreation of Warsaw Łazienki Palace. And also there was a Chopin Statue replica from ice. Japanese army is amazing! Frick me. Yeah, i`m from Poland

[@MrZiljon]

Camping with Natsuki (and beer) would be so awesome! :D

[@alexm3407]

Great idea for a T-Shirt, "Needs More Natsuki!"

[@Osprey1994]

Bummed I couldn't check in, I was still asleep.

[@DavidHuntsman123]

Giving natsuki the phone caught him sooo of guard that was an intersting side of his personality lol

[@jiveturkey3950]

I have been to the festival today (9th Feb) - gutted you were not here too! Let Pete know I would have gifted him a hamper of coolish! Sapporo is great but having travelled from 35c Malaysia, it was quite a shock to he system. Great vid!

[@eldenringer6466]

What a kind german man! Chris is a famous celeb who has minions to do his bidding and fulfil his every whim!

[@bublebuble2004]

Best stream I’ve seen, no one has your style rename the video to “ in search for hot drink and chocolate banana “ lol

[@ftl_ow]

This is really cool, hope you do more livestreams, you're actually great at them :D

[@kkwong9190]

perfect video for me as I am planning a visit next winter.

[@enfirior1437]

The notification woke me up at like 4:50am

[@DraeaTube]

Enfirior Mine didn’t and I wish it did. 😞

[@ansom1036]

I can't believe I missed this live, I watch OnlyJAPAN live all the time. Cool to see Chris jump on that train. 🍻

[@zorinaii446]

I can't believe you were there! I visited the festival this year myself. It's amazing to think I was in the same place as you! I wish I could've met you and said hi. I hope you all had fun at the festival!

[@shoheiyasuhara5208]

abroad in japanが好きで英語の勉強も含めていつも見てます！ 僕もたまたま雪まつり行ってて、 あと1時間早かったらすれ違ってたかもしれなかったです…！😀