48 hours in Hokkaido | Road Trip Across Japan 

Chris's Americanism clashing with Chris's British Stoicism really made Chris seem even funnier

Chris did a good job shooting Chris. Chris should shoot Chris more often.

Met Chris and Natsuki randomly on a street corner in Tokyo last week just before they filmed a video. They were so nice and friendly! Got a photo with them and it made my day haha.

Reads sign, "do not drink." Chris * drinks water* Chris, "tastes chemically."

GOOD TO SEE YOU ALL AGAIN GUYS!! I’ve been sent numerous messages by anxious viewers wondering where all the videos have been recently; there’s no one reason, it started with a two week holiday back to the UK in February and upon returning I’ve been filming and editing non-stop ever since. One of the reasons is this month there are quite a few, lengthy travel-style videos (almost 20 mins each), which require more editing than usual; hell, I’ve been editing this video until 4am this morning - as I write this it’s almost 5am and my final act will be to collapse on the keyboard in about 90 seconds. The good news is, it’s looking like this month will break the record on this channel, for most videos ever released in a month! So there’s plenty of videos to look forward to and keep you entertained in the coming weeks! The line up includes two videos with Natsuki, two videos with Ryotaro and a monster food challenge, to name but a few. Finally, there’s an all new Abroad in Japan PODCAST out every Wednesday. It took me five years to get around to it, and we’re now four episodes in! It’s been great fun talking through five years of stories and experiences of life in Japan. A lot of people have been asking if the new Podcast is the reason there’s been no videos and there’s honestly no connection. Podcasts take a couple of hours, videos takes days. But if you haven’t come across it yet (and you like Japan stuff), be sure to have a listen here: hyperurl.co/nhgr30 And now, I’ll officially collapse. Thank you everyone. ; kjJWQ]IJq]rirhfFWfjo

Chris, if you up the video production quality any more, I'm gonna start feeling guilty for not paying to see this movie-level production. Jesus mate. Literally, better with every video. Keep up the incredible work.

"Sometimes it's just nicer to live vicariously through Chris' experiences." This channel, in a phrase.

* is right next to a cable lift station which is made of huge amounts of metal and huge wheels of spinning metal and metal cables and metal towers and metal rods securing it to the mountain * where is the metal???

Never thought I’d see drone shots in an Abroad in Japan video ;)

Alright Chris, I'm gonna need you to calm down because it won't be too long until the BBC hire you to do documentaries and I can't have my favourite Japanese tourist channel disappear.

Mate that scarf toss was so slick. How many failed attempts before?

Wow the Sinnoh region is so beautiful this time of year!

I've just realised that opening drone shot and the way we zoom in and out, makes it look like it's a POV shot of a missile fired from a Predator drone. (That's probably not a good thing).

you have come so far. im so proud of you buddy, been here from the start

“I can’t imagine anyone would try drinking this water” *cut to Chris having just drank the water*

I agree with most of the commenters. You have come a long way, and it has been such a great pleasure to watch your videos. This one in particular speaks to me as I am typically used to Southern California weather, but I have been hovering next to a small gas heater in Tokyo for the last month. Chris, best wishes to you, your crew (entourage), and everyone who supports you! This thing you made is more than a travelogue. Yet, not virtual ;) So, it's somewhere in the middle between perfect and awesome. It doesn't suck, that is for sure. It's vicarious travel. That's it.

Feels like the start of a new series. Cant wait for more!

those scarf skills... it's like a magic

That was an awe-inspiring snowman. Thank you for showing it and critiquing it, this video has changed my life in just the first 5 minutes.

Chris *pointing at light snow*: "Bit of a Blizzard" Me *from the frozen north*: "That is a lovely day, and you should be thankful there isn't snow up to the second floor."

You are progressing in leaps and bounds! It's only a matter of time before Abroad in Japan features Ken Watanabe!

Great to have a video again. Can't wait what else you got in store for us this month.

This has got to be one of the best Japan channels out there. It reminds me a lot of Lonely Planet (Discovery Channel). I must say that I thought this was was one of those promotional RU-vid channels and stayed away from it for so long. Seriously regret doing that. Chris, if you are reading this, you're funny, you make great content and you are so much fun to watch. Keep up the good work!. Plus, you've pushed me to complete learning Japanese. I'm 25 and want to do my PhD in Japan (cause I love the place, damnit :D). It doesn't feel impossible or too late after watching you. Cheers!

My boyfriend and I have been saying this is far better than any TV documentary we’ve seen. Planning a holiday and your videos have us buzzing!!!!! Excellent presenting skills too 👌👌👌

''Where's the metal?'' literally sitting on top of a mountain made of molten metal and rock

Thanks for taking us on your journey, Japan is so neat

Hearing you say, "Reasonably Priced Car," made me reeaally want to see you take it for a spin around a race track.

"I'd do anything to get in there" ... "I'd get in but we didn't bring any towels"

love that despite the new “professional~” editing there’s still the cozy “two guys going on a trip” feel that I love about your videos

Did you ever get your potato? Please answer I need to know.

9:59 Steam from the steamed clams we're having. Mmmm, steamed clams!

So this was THE video that kicked off the incredibly stunning drone shots Chris had incorporated in his videos ever since...

Oh fun times with Mr; Broad. Hokkaido will always be memorable for you my friend.

One of the best videos I’ve watched, good things comes to those who wait

"Maybe it's your heart of steel, Chris" "heh heh like Superman?" xDD good one (at least that's what I think he said)

I really enjoy these videos. It's intimidating to plan a trip to an unknown country and culture. I have watched many of Abroad's videos - like non stop- taking notes, building excel spreadsheets, and occasionally waking up in the middle of the night hearing Chris talking. Maybe I am putting too much energy into planning ----- Na! I enjoy the humor, the salt, and the well organized information. Thanks!

I swear...whenever you release a video without eating something, I am not going to believe it is made by you! :-D Great Channel! Since I ever saw the first video, I feel the urge to go to Japan. Greetings from Germany!

This is the most romantic youtube video I've seen all day. Makes me feel alone that I don't have that special someone with a cold heart of steel in my life. You're a lucky man, Chris. You're a lucky man.

Why does chris not have a travel show yet? This is better quality then most of the stuff on Travel Channel and Chris is damn charismatic as hell.

"Too much metal? Where's the metal?" "Well it's a volcano..." You could say... too much volcano!

my hometown is Otaru!! It's a retro streetscape. my pride :)

Pffch "48 hours in Hokkaido" Man the video isn't even 48 hours long, I call fake.

Time for a part 2 Hokkaido trip with Chris & Chris!

12:35 - "Sometimes it's just nicer to live vicariously through Chris' experience." Couldn't agree more! 😄👍

"Don't bring Chris up here" ... Which one?

Chris, the quality of your videos, both content and production wise, has gotten insane lately!

Bless u Chris, your channel is the best one to get to know Japan. Thank you!!

I keep coming back to this channel. It's therapeutic in a way. Like a magic.

Back in action baby, lets go

I feel like this channel has grown a lot in many different ways in the last 2-3 years since i've found it. Always fun coming here every few months and binge watching all the new videos ;) Good job dude, keep it up!

Los Angeles Chris has a supremely chaotic American energy that is so disconcerting and relatable, and British Chris is masterfully rolling with all of the punches. It's brilliant

Chris! Thank you for giving us the pleasure of watching your channel. Absolutely amazing

The king has returned

when is the Natsuki film coming out

The intro is a piece of art. Where else do you see something like that? A guy walking out an automatically opening door and putting his scarf on, telling us that it is going to be cold, followed by a full zoom on a drone's lens.

The video quality of this channel keeps getting better and better. Loving the Exploration videos we've been getting recently and as you continue to experience things through Chris I'll continue to experience things through this channel. Keep em coming. Cheers.

You're a British man driving in the snow WITH CLEAR ROADS, wtf is this magic? We had less snowfall last week and England fell apart, I couldn't leave the house for 3 days, Tesco had run out of bread and milk it was chaos. I barely made it.

the drone did not work because a volcano is filled with molten metal and stone and that can cause magnetic interference

The more i watch this the more i realize that Chris just attracts eccentric people, Natsuki, Ryotoro, Other Chris, Sharla, Kazu, Pete, and then theres Chris, the negative to all the positives. Thank you Chris for introducing us to all these wonderful characters.

Amazing video. I love the style you have adopted lately, Chris. Informative but still funny. And the longer videos are perfect. Keep up the amazing work!

your videos always bring back the good memories when I used to live in Japan as a Ryugakusei years ago. 懐かしい❤日本最高❤

Chris Broad...YOU'RE ALIVE! My wife & I have been missing your videos, we went back and watched some of your older videos in anticipation for this new one. Hakaido looks amazing, hopefully you go back in July when the Rolling Lavender Fields aren't buried by a foot of snow. Looking forward to Part 2 :-) :-)

I enjoyed this so much! Can't wait for part II. And yes, indeed it is definitely about the journey and not the destination.

I am so mesmerized by all of your videos that I forget to like at least half of them when I am watching them! Keep up the great work Chris!

Hell yeah! I binge watched everything of yours and I was a bit deprived since I ran out of content. I can't wait to poop later so I can watch it.

8:26 Like Superman?

Japan so amazing

Can't wait for Part 2! The upgrade on the quality of your videos is fantastic!

I like Chris but I love Chris more. ❤️

You should speak more Japanese in your videos. It would be interesting to see how good it's gotten.

Every summer when the temperatures are over 20 Degrees Celcius it became a tradition to watch your Hokkaido/Winter-Themed videos to keep me cold.

i enjoy watchin peter barakan as a host showing Japan's culture but i always looks foward to watching chris' tour of japanese culture and cuisine

Production level through the roof. Glad you're back.

Lol, the difference in the American and British take and reaction is my favourite part hahaha

Chris thank you for bringing chris along with you, hes quite a character. Was a magical journey, as usual!

Love Chris he is such a character

If you guys get married you will both be named Chris Broad :) Have to change the channel's name to Twobroads in Japan

Chris was the highlight of the video.

OMG, OJ SImpson's glove is in Hokkaido!

The outro was amazing with the shots of Natsuki and the music fit perfectly! You're really developing your skills, Chris. It felt like a movie sequence

Your videos always make my day! Keep up the good videos Chris and Chris.

Is it me, of does he look more handsome that usual in this vid?...

Your channel has really progressed so much! It's almost like seeing a professional documentary

Your documentaries are phenomenal! Amazing quality! Better than most TV production documentaries!

"Reasonably priced car" TOP GEAR reference?

Notification squad, ASSEMBLE!

The video production just keeps getting better and better. I think you are doing an awesome job in general. Thanks for doing what you do! :D

I love your videos. Could literally watch an hour long documentary of your Japan travels.

My dream is to visit all the places you see! Thank you for making all these awesome videos ^-^

You’re giving that snowman an 8?!? That piece of art deserves at least an 9.5

Your channel is better than television! Congratulations on your career growth.

ive really grown to love ur vids man these are so cool.

really enjoyed this, love Japan!

this video looks sooooooooo gooood

Thank you so much for making videos. Your videos always bring a smile to my face.

Really enjoyed this particular video.

hokkaido, aka Japanese Scotland

15:43 Ryotoro is the perfect guy for that.

My favourite new channel! Chris-さんがんばってください！

Production value truly has improved! Also in terms of editing and pace! Keep it up!