I find it amazing how two guys from opposite sides of the world, from completely different backgrounds and cultures found each other through their shared passion for jazz and built a lasting friendship. Something about their friendship touched me and honestly I'd like to have delved deeper into the story. Unfortunately, the camera was struggling to handle the low light of the dimly lit bar, so we had to cut the video a bit shorter than usual. The good news is because of this frustrating situation, I recently invested in a new - much better - camera with a few decent lenses, meaning can tackle all manner of dimly lit rooms in future.
"You don't have to be an expert on something to enjoy it". Followed by Ryotaro giving Chris shit for consuming Japanese culture and not "respecting" it! lol.
Ronan he's not asking Chris to be an "expert" in Japan he just made fun of Chris living in Japan for so long and still doing some things like a foreigner. That's the most respectful and light way of "giving shit" to someone. They are just a love-hate friendship you know
@Giannirey jazz exists outside of just music and art. Jazz is a movement of errant individualism, of not just subverting traditional conventions but it taking them and reshaping them into something that’s entirely new and your own. You don’t have to be a musician to do that. The creative and errant individual = one who lives the jazz style of life.
How I *wish* that people in the West knew at least ONE more Japanese male celebrity/actor other than that old and ancient Watanabe guy... And no, Natsuki doesn't count, not yet...!
Japanese Jazz bars are pretty high quality. Here's two of my recommendations that are based in Tokyo. Samurai Jazz bar in Shinjuku, and The Root down in Kanda.
The way this man talks about jazz fans not having the spirit of jazz, I feel like that sums up most jazz fans in the UK perfectly. It's seen as the preserve of middle aged middle class white men in cardigans who would probably be terrified if they bumped into the musicians outside of the club! Jazz is about poverty, it's about longing, it's about something you can't sell or put into words. It's not about owning the most Miles Davis albums or having the cash to go to Ronnie Scott's every weekend. Viva la jazz!
To be fair to you though, heroin abuse and all night drinking in dark rooms isn't a healthy way to live. So many jazz musicians were drug addicts, it's not a way of life you would wish on your children.
Chris, I've noticed there seems to be alcohol served almost everywhere you go in most of your videos, even in places I wouldn't normally expect to see it being served. Is that just a thing in Japan or do you just tend to frequent places that sell alcoholic drinks?
Just binged watched a large portion of your videos last night, and it really is amazing to see how the videos improve in quality, show off the area and activities more, and still have a relatable personality leading it. Fantastic channel and video! I decided a couple months ago that I would learn Japanese with the goal of visiting for the 2020 Olympics, and your guides have definitely set me on a good path. Thanks for it man!
I guess this video was monetized because a 5 second image of Adam Levine showed up. Boy I just love ads. Im glad you got 1/100th of a penny before the video got demonized.
You can tell, as a TH-cam broadcaster, that Chis Broad, is not a ponce. He is a good man. If you hate him and I should meet you, I will challenge you to single combat. Good day!
Does anyone know the name of the green soybean paste at around 1:35? I once had soba in Tokyo that utilized something like this paste, and for the life of me I haven’t been able to recreate it at home. Is there a name for this? Thanks!
Brickinasock Was thinking the same thing about the smoking which is completely banned indoors for many years now in Canada. Japan seems to be an anomaly in that regard.
Brickinasock I would love to visit Japan any day but the biggest problem is the smoke. I hate smoke. It's not good for anyone, especially someone like me who has asthma. Luckily it's not as bad.
Chris, just wondering if you could tell me how you went about applying for your TEFL course for Japan, and which one you did exactly? I know you mentioned it in one of your videos but for the life of me I can't find which one it was... if you could link me the video I'd be eternally grateful, and I'll make my way from there. Cheers and keep up the great videos!!
And so, after years of failing to kill Chris indirectly through extreme cultural experiences... Ryotoro decided to simply go for the direct method... it was far more effective
"Don't call it fermented, it's matured!"
Lost it there
Ryotaro desperately trying to fancy up natto
Smells like an old tramp's socks...
I find it amazing how two guys from opposite sides of the world, from completely different backgrounds and cultures found each other through their shared passion for jazz and built a lasting friendship. Something about their friendship touched me and honestly I'd like to have delved deeper into the story.
Unfortunately, the camera was struggling to handle the low light of the dimly lit bar, so we had to cut the video a bit shorter than usual. The good news is because of this frustrating situation, I recently invested in a new - much better - camera with a few decent lenses, meaning can tackle all manner of dimly lit rooms in future.
Which camera did you get?
GH5 + 18-35mm Sigma ART Lens
Filmed a few videos on it already and I'm bloody excited about the possibilities!
Damn, that's a nice lens. Sigma Art ones are crazy.
Honey Goat I would like to know as well
good job chris, we love ya
Jazz and Japan make me want to rewatch cowboy bebop
I swear the place looked like the one where Spike sat in the corner drinking his scotch
See You Soon Space Cowboy
Bro, the Japanese love Jazz and even Rock. They say rocks not dead, it's just living in Japan.
Kids on the slope, another great anime with a lot, a lot of jazz
damn I feel like I have to be in the mood to watch CB
Consuming, but not respecting culture......... the most priceless comment ...... love u both xx
You put it into your stomach, but not into your heart.
He low key called Chris a weeb
Damnn next time Im in Japan I'll check out some more jazzy scene clubs. Looks amazing!
Fake. Natsuki is clearly the coolest guy in Japan.
This just in: Fake News has reached Japan.
Ryotarou has dethroned him.
Natsuki is definitely more stylish, but this guy is definitely smoother. Different kinds of cool.
There is 3 diffent cools this guy is cool the main cool, natsuki is like funny best friend cool and ryotarou is fancy classy cool formal
Unless Bill Murray is there
He looks so *FUCKING* cool
Patrick Star Is this the Krusty Krab
Reaper NO! This is Patrick~
I was like did Natsuki dye his hair.
"You don't have to be an expert on something to enjoy it".
Followed by Ryotaro giving Chris shit for consuming Japanese culture and not "respecting" it! lol.
You know that makes no sense right? There is a difference between enjoying and respecting.
Ronan he's not asking Chris to be an "expert" in Japan he just made fun of Chris living in Japan for so long and still doing some things like a foreigner. That's the most respectful and light way of "giving shit" to someone. They are just a love-hate friendship you know
"There are people who don't know what Jazz is and living the Jazz way of life"
This guy is SO COOL
I was not expecting to see verlisify here
@Giannirey S This whole time you were a poet and you didn't even know it!
@Giannirey jazz exists outside of just music and art. Jazz is a movement of errant individualism, of not just subverting traditional conventions but it taking them and reshaping them into something that’s entirely new and your own. You don’t have to be a musician to do that. The creative and errant individual = one who lives the jazz style of life.
I think he means that the jazz way of life is to respond to the world around you (and what life throws at you) with inspired improvisation.
@@thekeywitness I don't think that's what he means at all. I don't even have the slightest clue as to where you derived that from.
'Often a person who is living the jazz way of life is a person that exists in a place where no jazz can be heard'. Beautiful
Had to pass some years to understand
2:19 this man is so charismatic even tho he’s just smiling and lightly nodding I already like him
@J Hemphill I disagree having that kind of charisma like that man had surpass race only certain people have that kind of charismatic pull
Coolness and jazzness
Ur music sucks
Like a *m a g i c*
7:27 Ryotaro lvl 1 Swashbuckler cosplay xD
Man, why are they so short! 7 minutes went away like a magic!
antor khan 😹😹😹
It exceeded the sky of time. What is your favorit moment of the video?
They are short but very cool people. Plus, you're racist
@@Sanglierification think they were asking why the video is short mate
@@sporeham1674 I'm pretty sure I was just making a borderline joke at the time/
Haven't watched the video but I assume it must be Ken Watanabe...Let's see how wrong I am.
Edit
00:40.
That didn't take long to be wrong...
I thought the same thing.
I thought hideo kojima
If Ken Watanabe played Shoji in a movie, that'd be the next level.
people can dream
How I *wish* that people in the West knew at least ONE more Japanese male celebrity/actor other than that old and ancient Watanabe guy... And no, Natsuki doesn't count, not yet...!
I'd love to check out that bar. Japanese jazz bars are always way cooler than the ones we have in England.
Japanese Jazz bars are pretty high quality. Here's two of my recommendations that are based in Tokyo.
Samurai Jazz bar in Shinjuku, and The Root down in Kanda.
Thanks for the recommendations, I'll check them out for sure!
Kantan Japan Australian bars are lazy and lacking style compared to bars in Japan
From the looks of it, it's better than any remaining jazz bars in my area of America.
The way this man talks about jazz fans not having the spirit of jazz, I feel like that sums up most jazz fans in the UK perfectly.
It's seen as the preserve of middle aged middle class white men in cardigans who would probably be terrified if they bumped into the musicians outside of the club!
Jazz is about poverty, it's about longing, it's about something you can't sell or put into words. It's not about owning the most Miles Davis albums or having the cash to go to Ronnie Scott's every weekend.
Viva la jazz!
I am not living the jazz way of life
To be fair to you though, heroin abuse and all night drinking in dark rooms isn't a healthy way to live. So many jazz musicians were drug addicts, it's not a way of life you would wish on your children.
Its easy, dress formal black clothes, smoke cigarretes and drink and hear jazz
@@Daijyobanai You don't get it.
StrawberryOrgasms you don’t either. Sadface emoji as a line of text. Irony.
Goddamn comedic exaggerated roll and Wilhelm scream at the end. This is the awesome content I signed up TH-cam for.
Kyros totally
Dang, Chris. Your upload schedule has been quite the holiday treat! Thanks, spicyboi
7:37 - Windhelm scream detected ;)
David Nguyen I think you've been playing a little too much Skyrim, friend.
Khalitzburg Damn beat me to it. Op its Wilhelm
Came to comments for this
Thank you I finally now what this scream is called i've been wondering about that for ages , I hear it everywhere movies, games, youtube videos...
i thought it was from starwars
I can't hear the word jazz without having berry Benson in my head going "ya like jaaazzzz?" Over and over... I'm cursed.
Before clicking the video: “What makes him so cool?”
After clicking: “That’s one cool cat.”
Chris, I've noticed there seems to be alcohol served almost everywhere you go in most of your videos, even in places I wouldn't normally expect to see it being served. Is that just a thing in Japan or do you just tend to frequent places that sell alcoholic drinks?
That 7:48 minutes went by fast.. this was a very interesting video.
You missed 0:01 that why
Sugawara and Sakamoto ... definitely two of the coolest people on the planet ... they both understand what it is to be "Jazz" ... Respect.
OLO 59 ryuichi sakamoto?
+Ochu Zeith ... Yes, Ryuichi Sakamoto ... the Man is a Demi God as far as I know!
true that, and don't forget Haruomi Hosono!
Hosono is miles better imo
I know Sakamoto from Taeko Ohnuki's early albums...very good stuff.
Who noticed the wilhelm scream
Nice going on this one! One of your best Chris!
This guy looks like he would be in Cowboy Bebop.
I like how everyone got their notifications, and then there's me, who just checks subscriptions every other minute waiting for new vids.
I know right, I just happened to be on the main page of YT and saw it on the top. No need of notifications for me :)
Just binged watched a large portion of your videos last night, and it really is amazing to see how the videos improve in quality, show off the area and activities more, and still have a relatable personality leading it. Fantastic channel and video!
I decided a couple months ago that I would learn Japanese with the goal of visiting for the 2020 Olympics, and your guides have definitely set me on a good path. Thanks for it man!
I'm really sorry for 2020. I hope you can make it next time.
Greetings from 2022.
I'm pretty sure the "guy bursts out of a bamboo" is an allusion to the "Tale of Princess Kaguya" folktale.
"I'm consuming culture, but I'm not respecting it."
-- Chris Broad, 2018
The actor who looked like he wanted to punch you was really another failed attempt by Natsuki to take you out
Who’s here from the podcast? “If you look at a woman you know it’s a woman” “if you listen to jazz then you know it’s jazz” 😎
Lol I always wonder who is the one holding and navigating the camera at times when both Chris and Ryotaro are away from it. Mysterious 3rd person.
I always assumed it was on a tripod or something
Rainbow Life it moved at times tho. Creepy
who's the cameraman?
Don't you like when you ask a question and they like your comment ?
Burek Mali I've got to bump it because I'm curious :D
k did so myself :D
Legend has it, Chris is still rolling to this day.
I really wanted to get into the Christmas spirit with Natsuki. Why can't i?
Looks like Ryotoro has finally managed to off Chris. Channel name to become Home in Japan soon.
Okay, I’m going on a pilgrimage to that jazz bar someday
Cooler than Natsuki? Unsubscribed.
carmeister What, really?
Ryotaro is slowly replacing Chris as the main host. But no worry Chris, you'll remain my favourite culture consuming host on the channel.
I guess this video was monetized because a 5 second image of Adam Levine showed up. Boy I just love ads. Im glad you got 1/100th of a penny before the video got demonized.
I love Chris literally dying at the end :D
Always loving your videos man
Notifications on and still 18 min late tot he party
Yknow I don't think I've ever asked but what does ryotaro do for a living?
You can tell, as a TH-cam broadcaster, that Chis Broad, is not a ponce. He is a good man. If you hate him and I should meet you, I will challenge you to single combat. Good day!
This seriously just makes me want to watch cowboy bebop... ...
So... Ryotaro is the coolest man in Japan... right? That's what I got out of this. Lol, great video Chris!
It's interesting how many Japanese love jazz.
Here from Abroad in Japan podcast where Chris said this was a bad video and this guy says a lot of nonsensical pretentious shit LOL
great vids chris! keep it up
Does anyone know the name of the green soybean paste at around 1:35? I once had soba in Tokyo that utilized something like this paste, and for the life of me I haven’t been able to recreate it at home. Is there a name for this? Thanks!
Seems like a chill dude, would like to hang out there.
Looking at that bar, one would think you had stepped straight onto a Ghibli set. What an amazing atmosphere!
Chris you consistently keep making better and better videos. This is now one of my favourite videos. Thanks!
2:24 AAAAAAND SUDDENLY I'M WATCHING COWBOW BEBOP
this man is the most inspiring man I've ever heard, holy hell this is my favorite video of yours
i
_REALLY_
wanna go there.
i wanna chill at that jazz place every day
why you took our last video
kevin david yea what was it about
Love, love, love that Shoji knew Basie personally. Beautiful. Love your vids!
why he removed his new video just now?
Alex M yeah I was wondering that
The jazz man looks soo like you chris😂😂😂😉👍👍
I wanted the jazz man to explain what jazz is all about.
People are just not ready for jazz yet. It's too far ahead of its time.
Jazz is like Jell-o pudding
No, actually it's more like Kodak film
No, actually jazz is like the new Coke, it'll be around forever, eheheh
Yeah, I waiting for him to explain what "living the jazz way of life" is.
Only 'Swifty' Sugawara knows...
This guy is Duke Silver long lost japanese brother
Yay! New video
'So What' by Miles Davis playing in the background. I've been won over.
Aside from the smoke, seems like a nice place. Great video.
the more smoke the better
Brickinasock Was thinking the same thing about the smoking which is completely banned indoors for many years now in Canada. Japan seems to be an anomaly in that regard.
Brickinasock I would love to visit Japan any day but the biggest problem is the smoke. I hate smoke. It's not good for anyone, especially someone like me who has asthma. Luckily it's not as bad.
You guys know about the singer of Daddy!Daddy!Do?
0:41 "A man who puts even Natsuki to shame on cool scale." - Chris
"Although, he doesn't even come close to Ryotaro" < unsaid words...
"when you hear jazz it means i'm coming"
I liked natto, cheap breakfast!
I've heard that it's nattso good
WOOOWWWW so many interesting things, I would've gladly watched a 20 minutes video with 5 ads you know O:
Do you like Jaaazzz???
Haywyre L I don’t just like Jazz. I’m fond of it.
Jazz is like a woman, a landscape, a painting just soak it in....and just live jazz...don't think ..... Indeed very cool guy,,
Notification crew... I’ve become that kind of person...
Nicole Hood let's be honest he is worth waiting for
Natsuki here would be fucking epic 😂
*Plays wrong note*
"It's jazz bro"
Or
Jazzer: Wait, I didn't hear anything wrong...
nattō is delicious though!
コイノ/ Koino I want to try it so badly!
I LOVE NATTO!! I can get tubs of it from my local health food shop here in Ireland. I eat it almost every day.
"No respecting Japanese culture?? I've just eaten a whole plate of edamame!" -Chris, 2017
Boy he looks like yakuza boss
Loved the outro xD As always, great content and loved the Jazz bar feature. Looking forward to the next one.
I think Hansan from Terrance House is the coolest man in Japan.
Actually, that fall at the end was executed really well!
i eat the baby shrimp and got one stuck in my gum ouch &**&
Leave it to the Japanese to make even jazz gay
3:05 lowkey roasting Adam Neely
The tyrant Chris is dead!
Long live the pirate Ryotaro!
I can't believe it! Rytaro has finally taken over the channel!
It makes me sad that Ill never be half as cool as that guy is
Ok, I will Czech it out !! lol 7:33 finish him !!!
Yooo what happened to the video you just posted...? It's deleted
Dude is like Admiral Kizaru lmao!
If you come to Japan and eat Mochi, be sure to CHEW Mochi VERY well.
6 killed by guns in Japan.(2014)
9 killed by eating Mochi in Japan.(2015)
Chris, just wondering if you could tell me how you went about applying for your TEFL course for Japan, and which one you did exactly? I know you mentioned it in one of your videos but for the life of me I can't find which one it was... if you could link me the video I'd be eternally grateful, and I'll make my way from there. Cheers and keep up the great videos!!
I don't always listen to jazz, but when I do, I do it at Basie.
Protagonist Great potential slogan.
And so, after years of failing to kill Chris indirectly through extreme cultural experiences... Ryotoro decided to simply go for the direct method... it was far more effective