Hey legend! Thank you mate, don’t worry Im not planning on stopping anytime soon haha nah, but Im just really enjoying the journey at the moment and super fortunate to be sharing it with all of you. It’s been such a blast! Super appreciate that support every week 🙋🏽♂️🇯🇵
Thanks legend - really appreciate that support! Where about in Japan are you based and what do you do here? I’m always interested in understanding what others are doing in Japan🙋🏽♂️🇯🇵
@hangswithchristian mate your response slipped through... I have a online marketing agency based in the UK and I work with international clients. All done remotely from Japan 😅🙌🏽
thank you so much for answering my question! i couldn't agree more with your response, it's so important to move forwards in life with no regrets, because anything can happen in such a short period of time. setting a goal to work towards can not only provide meaning for yourself, but it opens the door to even more opportunities, like a chain reaction. it's been so inspiring seeing your journey so far, and i continue to look forward to seeing where it all takes you next! thanks as always for the videos Christian
You said it mate! I don’t think people really see the benefits of goal setting and the direction it gives you. Plus the feeling you get from reaching them. Plus as you mentioned, chain reaction, other opportunities come because you are moving forward! Love the mindset mate, keep it up and really appreciate that support and positive feedback every week legend 🙋🏽♂️🇯🇵
Hey Julie! Always fantastic to see you in the comments mate 👍🏽 I just finished a cuppa myself here so I can relate to that, love it! Thank you so much for watching every week buddy, hope you enjoyed it 🙋🏽♂️🇯🇵
Another video that did not disappoint, Christian. I totally resonate with your 5 a.m. walks for 2 or 3 hours. I have traveled all over Japan, from Kagoshima to Wakkanai at the northernmost part of Hokkaido, and long early morning walks before the sun comes up were some of my favorite things-whether it was Tokyo or Osaka before those cities came to life, or remote parts of Hokkaido in a blizzard. It is amazing how much you see and experience during these walks, and best of all, it costs you nothing, except for the stop at the convenience stores for coffee en route. Keep up the great work, mate.
Ahh yess! Another early riser. I can totally see that you understand the value of waking early before the sun rises and the people hit the streets. The air is fresh, the sounds and distractions are minimal. You just can’t beat it hey! And with a coffee in hand, it makes for a perfect starter! Legend 🙋🏽♂️🇯🇵
Thanks SO much for the inspiration! Love seeing how much changed in juat 6 months! Ha those are fun AI images 🙏 keep it up! Thanks for great content as always mate and already looking forward to next Sundays video 🤗🤗
Hey Helenee! If I can inspire in even the smallest amount, you got me happy so thank you so much for the feedback mate. I absolutely love hearing feedback for you all but also like hearing how your own story is going! Haha and yeah, always trying new ways to tell the story to put you all in my shoes 👞 Appreciate that consistent support legend 🙋🏽♂️🇯🇵
Mate!!! We watched this on a road trip in Sweden! Super inspiring how you’ve pursued your goals and been consistent in bringing this chapter of your life to reality. Keep up the great work mate and cool you’re experimenting with different types of illustrations and transitions!
Legend! Mate a road trip through Sweden sounds absolutely amazing, I need to join you one of these days! And totally appreciate that kind feedback, Im so happy when people notice me trying new things to tell stories in different ways haha Cheers buddy, love the support as always. Hope you both staying well over there, looks like so much fun 🙋🏽♂️🇯🇵
Hey Christian, I'm from the U.S. and live in California 🤙 Loved the informative video again! Hopefully I can try to come up with a good question for the next AMA 😆
Hey legend! That’s awesome from Cali, been ages since I was back there. Where abouts? Appreciate the feedback buddy and defs keep an eye out for the next one for sure. Trying to do them every 6 months at least I’m thinking 🙋🏽♂️🇯🇵
Thanks so much for watching mate - I’m glad you enjoyed it. I love making these videos because it’s my way of connecting with each and every one of you! Appreciate the support legend🙋🏽♂️🇯🇵
Awesome video, man! I love your openness! I am currently on a month long trip, and the thought of staying here has crossed my mind, hahaha. Keep the content up man!
Thanks mate! Appreciate you tuning in 🙋🏽♂️ Wow a month is a long trip! I bet you are having a blast hey. Travelling around everywhere? I actually came to Japan on a 3 month trip and that was when I decided to make the plan to move there. Maybe you’ll be on a similar journey!
Great video,and I looked up the 'Coke ON pay' logo that I saw on the vending machine, and realised that with such machines, I could pay via a card. So much easier for me, these days 😁 This certainly is very inspiring, as it's wanting me to go to Japan and make great content over there, too, as I've mentioned before. I've had a load of work hassles that's delayed me sorting a holiday out, but it's definitely on my to-do list, hopefully before the end of the year, but I know it's snowy season from around mid-Dec, so if it gets too late, I might have to leave it until the Spring. I like the communication aspect you mention, too. It's great if more people want to talk to someone who's not from there, especially since when you get to a certain age - and I'm just North of 50 - you can feel a bit invisible. However, while for a lot of my life I've been an introvert, the big 5-0 does make you want to get out there and talk to more people, because you get that feeling of: "I might die soon", so I need to get stuff done! 😬
Haha just remember, don’t use a card that will give you transaction fees each time you use it. You use the vending machines here so much so it would be easy to add up those fees! Ahh to be honest, I love the snowy Christmas season in Japan, it’s actually a really nice vibe so it definitely would not be at a loss coming around that time if you planned. Just chase that dream buddy! Nah, honestly, don’t let age hold you back. No one really cares how old you are, they are more focused on your vibe and how open you are and how you communicate. You’ll be sweet! Still wayy young. Think of it as facing your fears and challenging what feels difficult to you. We all never stop growing, so challenging yourself regularly can be really healthy for your mind and you will only gain from it legend 🙋🏽♂️🇯🇵
@@hangswithchristian Thanks for the tips re: the fees. Just had a quick look into that, and my bank charges 3% plus 50p each time, which would double anything from a vending machine. I've sent my bank a DM, but most likely, I'll get a ton of notes and coins from the UK before setting off, in that case 😬 Aye, the age thing is certainly making me want to speak to more people. Since my parents passed away in 2015 and 2021, respectively, there's a need to want to make new connections. There's also always something more to learn each day, and that's how we keep the grey matter ticking over. 😃 And for snow, maybe I'd do the snowy season for a subsequent trip, rather than the first 😬
Oh if you haven’t already my number one tip for money in Japan or anywhere travelling in getting a Wise Card. By far the best rates and solution for foreign currencies. Easy to use app, get a physical card and digital card. Its what I use everyday. No fees when using in Japan if you have money converted to Yen on it. You’ll be absolutely fine, just go out and enjoy your time. That’s all we can do every day right! Looking forward to hearing how you get on mate 🙋🏽♂️🇯🇵
Hey mate, thanks so much for watching! I really appreciate that feedback and I totally agree, I absolutely love living in Fukuoka. It’s such an underrated city to be based in! 🙋🏽♂️🇯🇵
Hi Christian, Another thing i've noticed being married to a Japanese woman myself is that there family really care and do there utmost to make you feel comfortable and they have so much omotonashi which is so uncommon being born and raised in New Zealand
Hey mate - thanks for tuning in! Yeah I couldn’t agree more. My wife’s family look after me so well. They are so kind hearted that right from the beginning, I felt accepted as part of the family. I’m so fortunate to have such a supportive environment in Japan!
Mate! THANK YOU SO MUCH! That is so kind of you to pass on some cash - that’s awesome mate and goes a long way! Really appreciate that kindness legend 🙋🏽♂️👍🏽🇯🇵
Yeah I really love it. I truely fits how I live my life hey. Feel very at home and I love meeting so many Japanese people that are so proud to be from Japan. Super inspiring! Plus, 100% on the food. Im in Australia atm and I just paid $30 for breakfast and a coffee. Crazy here! Thanks so much for watching buddy 🙋🏽♂️🇯🇵
I like how you always have your backpack. I always have carried one. It was very important in Japan, you never know what you’re going to need and it’s great for tossing things into to bring with you. Would you ever think about going back to Apple?
Haha yess I’m a huge backpack fan! I always have one on me. I hate carrying things in my pocket besides my phone. Umm yeah, I loved working at Apple but I’ve always strived to work for myself due to parents success in their own business. I’ve made attempts with a couple of my own businesses in the past, so this is my time to really explore and push for that. So I try to keep the mindset on moving forward than going back. Does that make sense? Always great to hear from you mate 🙋🏽♂️🇯🇵
Christian the legend himself back at it Much love from Mexico 🇲🇽 How are you and the family how has life been treating you and the misses? You mentioned you used to work at Apple I remember this TikTok guy that used to live in Japan and also worked at Apple spread lots of tips and tricks secrets as well as the work culture How was your experience?
Haha thanks so much buddy! Hope Mexico is treating well. I feel like the weather there would always be beautiful right?? I’ll get there one day! Mate, life has been amazing, alot of change and adjustments but its all be really positive. Thanks for asking. And Apple was a really great company to work for. From my personal experience, it wasn’t as good at the end as it was at the start though. But overall the experience was great, they really do look after you. Not perfect but my personal experience overall was pretty good! Hope you had a great weekend buddy🙋🏽♂️🇯🇵
Haha yeah have to mix it up and keep pushing the edits every week! I can’t do the same thing otherwise I get bored 🤣 Appreciate you noticing the difference legend - great to hear from ya and hope you had an awesome weekend bud 🙋🏽♂️🇦🇺
the way u described u and your son communicating in different ways brought a big smile to my face man, love to hear that everything is going great for you legend!
@@hangswithchristian for sure mate! going to see some school options in the kansai area and hanging out with friends ive made along my previous travels :) really excited for that!
Best of luck on your trip, you must be so hyped to start planning what sounds like a move to Japan? Always start at the conbini though haha never a bad start there!
hey i just found your channel! I'm 19 and currently living in Melbourne, been stuck here all my life and I'm starting to hate it, i can't leave yet though, i haven't done any uni courses, worked one fast food job (searching for something new) and i really want to move to Japan (probably) but i just don't have any language skillsets, nor do i know what i would do to earn money if i lived there. anyway I'm going to continue watching the video now, you're super cool dude and its very inspiring!
Hey Brendan! Thanks for tuning in buddy, and from great to hear from another Aussie 🇦🇺 Mate, completely understand your position but luckily you are well young so you had plenty of time to plan a move to Japan hey. Is your goal to move to Japan to work and live, or to go and study Japanese? What would be your dream scenario? Just know mate, literally anything is achievable with a solid plan. I got really got a goal setting over the years. The key is to set small goals on the way to the big goal. Helps understand where you are at and understand the time it will take to get to the final goal. It gets dun when you see the progression! Appreciate the support legend 🙋🏽♂️🇯🇵
@@hangswithchristian hey man thanks for the reply this was super comforting. Probably to work and live. I think I would want to come down with my friend for a holiday first since we're planning one, I'll see how I feel about it then and then go from there probably, haven't fully thought through it but I'll ponder it for the next few months to see where my mind is at
Absolutely do a trip for. Use that as a way to explore all the major cities to understand what is going to suit you best! Exciting times ahead man, I remember being in your position. Good luck champion 🙋🏽♂️🇯🇵
We've been married over 11 years now. Some people say international marriage is difficult but we don't think so. Any relationship is difficult. Culture is a good excuse to blame and forgive. We chose to forgive... most of the time,lol. My husband doesn't speak Japanese at all yet but he enjoys observing people and not being able to speak the language but somehow he can talk to my mom even though they don't speak each other's language at all. lol D & N
Hey mate - thanks so much for watching, great to hear from you👍🏽 Congratulations on 11 years of marriage that’s awesome! Yeah, even though my Japanese level is low I don’t have too many challenges communicating with my Japanese family here now. They are all so incredibly kind and I love spending time with them! They remind me of my family back home in Australia so much so I love visiting them and spending time there. Sometimes finding different ways to communicate can actually bring your bond closer I’ve found. Appreciate you tuning in buddy 🙋🏽♂️🇯🇵
Mate! That is so kind of you to shout me a coffee buddy - that’s awesome! Im on my morning walk right now so today’s coffee is definitely on you legend🙋🏽♂️🇯🇵 Truely appreciated!
Cool and insightful video as all ways 🙂, what you said about you being in a rut for your last 10 years really resonated with me. As right now im my mid 20s and feel like Im entering one hahaha
Appreciate the support as always, legend! Haha that goal early on then mate, and start working towards it like I did. I don’t regret anything in life but if I could have started my financial investing journey for this goal earlier on, I would’ve done that in a heartbeat haha You got this, don’t fall into that rut buddy! 🙋🏽♂️🇯🇵
Ayyy that’s awesome! Thanks so much for tuning in legend - where about in Australia? I’m back in QLD now and forgot how expensive everything is! Haha Appreciate the support buddy 🙋🏽♂️🇦🇺
ayeeee i featured! Thanks for answering my question:) I have a half Japanese background but lived in Australia my whole life (been to Japan on little holidays though) but would like to explore my Japanese side more and experience living there for a long period of time (after studying thinking of living in Japan permanently). That's why I asked what career your pursuing in Japan to give me some inspiration on what I could do for a living in Japan or how I can live there for a long period of time. May I ask what visa you're on? If that's too much information I understand, have a good day champion!
Hey mate, I really appreciate the question! I love to hear that you want to explore more of your Japanese background. I think that’s really amazing to hear! Is there a particular part of Japan you were interested in spending more time in? And I think that’s a fantastic idea to set yourself a goal in spending an extended period of time in Japan to really immerse yourself and explore your heritage! I’ve been on a spouse visa for sometime now as I have an incredible wife from Fukuoka 👍🏽 we love it here hey! Wishing you the absolute best on your future plans legend 🙋🏽♂️🇯🇵
@@hangswithchristian Mmmmm I don't have anywhere specific I'll just go with the flow I guess, but like you said the main thing is I want to 'immerse' myself with my Japanese heritage. I do recommend you visit 'Gujo Hachiman' I think the nature is beautiful and it's known as a water town because some of the streets have water streams and the residents use these streams to wash their veggies and clothes because the koi fish keep it so clean!
I think anyway you’ll go will be such an immersive experience for you. It’ll be really interesting to hear your feedback once you’ve done some travel around Japan and to see how you feel in comparison to Australia. I just googled that town and it’s now on my hit list, it looks stunning! Thanks so much for the recommendation legend 🙋🏽♂️🇯🇵
G'day from NSW, I think i stuffed it up. But how would I say. "Can I please look in the glass display cabinet at the gameboy"? I think I stuffed it up.
Hey Casey! Oh no haha, why do you think you stuffed up?? I love a good story of saying the wrong thing in Japanese because its my daily 🤣 Not sure you can read Japanese so I’ll keep it to romaji, but I would maybe say ‘Kyabinetto no naka no GameBoy o mite mo ii desu ka’ Basically, The cabinets insides GameBoy, can I take a look? 👀
So Im originally from Brisbane so I’m a little biased haha. Though, Brisbane is alot slower, I mean alot slower, but there is a clear difference in people here. As far as a city, Sydney has that won and with access close by to the beach and also work opportunities. Though ridiculous overpriced. Brisbane is the clear winner when it comes to kindness of people and much more affordable than Sydney. But are getting very expensive though which is a shame. Though Brisbane will always be my home in Australia 🇦🇺
Hey legend! Finally booked my flight for Fukuoka was wondering if you have any recommendations for places to stay that's pretty close to night life? Drinks on me for February !
That’s so awesome to hear mate! You’ll be sure to have a blast and can’t wait to hear all about it 🙋🏽♂️ So Fukuoka isn’t massive like Tokyo so everything is pretty central but the two main areas for night tend to be Tenjin and Nakatsu. I’m not big on partying these days so my rec’s probs aren’t the best haha but the best thing to do is to wander the streets and drop in and out of interesting bars hey. It’s suchh a vibe man, you will have a blast! Rug up though, be hella cold 🥶🇯🇵
@@hangswithchristian Awesome brotha. Great to see your channel growth and it’s really nice to see a creator being able to talk to their community. Thanks for the recommendations ! I’m from Canada, that cold weather isn’t a problem with me ahaha
Man, chatting with you legends everyday in the comments makes this community build even better. Love getting to know people, thats why Im genuinely asking you guys questions so much because Im so interested! OMG truee - this might feel like summer here for you haha I remember backpacking in Canada in skinny jeans a long time ago. Not. Warm. Enough!
Oh I did see he opened a bar up there that I will definitely be checking out in the near future! Christmas is my favourite time of year actually, the energy is just so nice. Be sure to hunt around for the Christmas illuminations around Japan they do such an amazing job! This Christmas, my parents will be actually in town for an extended period and I can’t wait! First time my wife and I are bringing both our families together, it will be such a beautiful time! Whats your plans for xmas in Tokyo?
@@hangswithchristian Going to try to eat a bowl of ramen every day I’m there. Ramen Beast app is great for that, it shows you all the ramen shops near you on a map. Otherwise I’m going to check out Japanese costco and Team Labs Borderless, and of course Lost bar for a drink or two. NYE I was going to check out one of the Techno clubs, most likely Vent, but they haven’t dropped their NYE schedule yet. And I’m stoked for you!! Your entire family will be in one place!
Haha love that commitment to the ramen everyday challenge! Mate, ramen does send me the sleepy vibes hey, I don’t know how you will do it but damn they are tasty! Should like a top plan you have there. You will have such a blast ay. If I don’t make it to Lost before you, let me know how goes! Interested in seeing what it’s like. Such a great location! And yep, whole family in one place, can’t wait hey🙋🏽♂️
My birthday is in March so not until next year. Though Im really looking forward to this one as I’m taking my family to Australia on a trip. Can’t wait to show them my part of the world 🇦🇺🙋🏽♂️
Hey Christian, enjoy the vids mate. Looking to spend 4 months in japan with my family end of 2025 I want kids to experience life in a different country and I have spent a bit of time in japan and love japan !!!, food, culture, snow, architecture etc etc. My kids are 8 and 10 and we are into surfing, snowboarding and camping. We are looking spend 2 month on the coast and 2 months in the mountains where would suggest is good starting point to research, so far we are researching Miyazaki and Hakuba. We live Byron area so looking semi rural similar, actually what is the Japanese Byron ? Thanks 🌊
Hey Richard! Thanks so much for watching, glad to hear you are enjoying them mate. Your upcoming plan to spend an extended period of time in Japan sounds like such a fantastic idea. Particularly for the kids also and open their minds up to a culture that is vastly different to Australia. It’s be an unforgettable experience for them! I also like that you want to mix it up and split your time between two different areas. Honestly, I moved to Kyushu to be close by the beach but haven’t yet started travelling much around it. I think you nailed it with Miyazaki though. Since you are down that way, you should look into visiting Amami Oshima. High on my list! Kamakura beach also gets high reviews for beach and surf culture. What time of the year are you looking at visiting?
@@hangswithchristian mate really appreciate the reply thanks buddy. Thinking October, November, December, January. Thanks for the suggestions also. I'm not really hunting wave to hard mainly for kids unless i score a typhoon swell but maybe to late in the season. I've been to Japan about 12 times mainly to snowboard and even worked as lifeguard in Chiba in the late 80,s 😂that was wacky experience !!! my mate and i surfed a really good river mouth in Chida 8-10 foot only 2 out and whole joint came to watch us and the police told us off for going out there. 😂😂 Cant wait for my kids to experience Japanese life !! and I cant wait for the food and snow !! 🍱🏂
You are planning to go at my favourite time of the year hey. Autumn rolling into winter which brings you into Christmas time with all the illumination in Japan. It’s such a nice time to be in Japan in my opinion! But it should like you are super familiar with Japan as a whole but now you get to take the family through it. They will LOVE IT! Best of luck on that journey hey, sounds like so much fun waiting for you buddy 🙋🏽♂️🇯🇵
Haha I have totally lost track on the amount of visits I’ve taken to Japan. I wouldn’t even have a clue hey. I have a long history here! As for gear, I actually made a recent video on all my gear and how I use it: th-cam.com/video/BMcvF0euFUo/w-d-xo.htmlsi=JOEwrmqtj-hGbRu7 Let me know what you think legend!
I explain pretty much all of that in this video in case you it missed: I left my Japanese Language School in Fukuoka, Japan th-cam.com/video/y_Tglw9x9yo/w-d-xo.html But I’ve been on a spouse visa for a while now. Thanks so much for watching mate, really appreciate it!🙋🏽♂️🇯🇵
Hey Rockstar, what was the intention of learning the language? Did you plan on being an interpreter ? It's not an easy language, nor written as well .Well, there is my second question, too, which are you best at talking or reading the language?
Hey buddy - I’ve just always wanted to know another language and years back I fell in love with Japan. So it was only natural that I’d love to further my communication when meeting people in Japan. I’d definitely say my speaking is better though. I’m purely trying to study just vocabulary right now! Are you studying yourself?
@hangswithchristian unfortunately no, but like yourself, I like the Japanese culture, and I would love to visit , I could picture myself living there, more in the mountains, but I definitely would need an like to speak the language.,no better way of showing respect , by being able to communicate with the people.
Absolutely mate, I couldn’t agree more with that last statement! And most definitely you would need to know Japanese if you were to be based in the countryside. Plus, it’s just a really fun journey learning any new language I think. Japanese by far is not the easiest but it is really fun learning something that is vastly different from English! If you did want to learn, there is an audiobook by a guy named Paul Noble on Audible. Really great Japanese lessons that are easy to follow along and gives you an amazing grounding for Japanese I found when I was starting!
That’s a great question though an easy answer. Nothing at all and the reason is if anything were to change that would potentially change the outcome of where I am right now! It most definitely hasn’t been without challenges, thats for sure. But I always reflect and learn to improve later. I have a beautiful family and amazing life Im leading right now, I feel incredibly lucky and fortunate! Thanks so much for watching legend 🙋🏽♂️🇯🇵
Hey Christian, this was a great video as always, but I did want to say that I really recommend avoiding using AI images in your videos. I know it's a cool technology, but it's worth remembering that the use (and thefore endorsement) of it negatively impacts the lives of real artists all around the world, and on top of that, the jankiness of it with the broken hands and messed up faces is really offputting. Your storytelling and editing is absolutely engaging enough to keep people interested without the use of AI images. Cheers as always for the great content!
Hey mate - thank you so much for watching, so glad you enjoyed it! Appreciate the concern on the image creation also 👍🏽 Hope you had a good weekend legend 🙋🏽♂️🇯🇵
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Thank you so much ☺️ i wasn’t expecting for you to put my comment in the video 🙏 thank you so much and good luck with everything 😊
Of course Charlotte! Really appreciated the question and thank you so much mate 🙋🏽♂️🇯🇵
Great video, hope TH-cam continues to be your job so we keep getting great content 😊
Hey legend!
Thank you mate, don’t worry Im not planning on stopping anytime soon haha nah, but Im just really enjoying the journey at the moment and super fortunate to be sharing it with all of you. It’s been such a blast!
Super appreciate that support every week 🙋🏽♂️🇯🇵
I'm also living in Japan man and I really like your vibes. Thanks for keeping it real so far. 🙌🏽 You just got a new sub! 🥳
Thanks legend - really appreciate that support!
Where about in Japan are you based and what do you do here? I’m always interested in understanding what others are doing in Japan🙋🏽♂️🇯🇵
@hangswithchristian mate your response slipped through... I have a online marketing agency based in the UK and I work with international clients. All done remotely from Japan 😅🙌🏽
thank you so much for answering my question! i couldn't agree more with your response, it's so important to move forwards in life with no regrets, because anything can happen in such a short period of time. setting a goal to work towards can not only provide meaning for yourself, but it opens the door to even more opportunities, like a chain reaction. it's been so inspiring seeing your journey so far, and i continue to look forward to seeing where it all takes you next! thanks as always for the videos Christian
You said it mate!
I don’t think people really see the benefits of goal setting and the direction it gives you. Plus the feeling you get from reaching them. Plus as you mentioned, chain reaction, other opportunities come because you are moving forward!
Love the mindset mate, keep it up and really appreciate that support and positive feedback every week legend 🙋🏽♂️🇯🇵
I always look forward to Sunday mornings to hang with Christian. With chores done and a cuppa in hand 🍮😀
Hey Julie!
Always fantastic to see you in the comments mate 👍🏽
I just finished a cuppa myself here so I can relate to that, love it! Thank you so much for watching every week buddy, hope you enjoyed it 🙋🏽♂️🇯🇵
So much changed in the span of 6 months and I'm ready to witness the next 6 😊. Wish you and your family all the best.
It’s been alot hey but I’ve loved every second of it! Thanks so much for the constant support legend and really appreciate the kind wishes 🙋🏽♂️👍🏽
Another video that did not disappoint, Christian. I totally resonate with your 5 a.m. walks for 2 or 3 hours. I have traveled all over Japan, from Kagoshima to Wakkanai at the northernmost part of Hokkaido, and long early morning walks before the sun comes up were some of my favorite things-whether it was Tokyo or Osaka before those cities came to life, or remote parts of Hokkaido in a blizzard. It is amazing how much you see and experience during these walks, and best of all, it costs you nothing, except for the stop at the convenience stores for coffee en route. Keep up the great work, mate.
Ahh yess! Another early riser. I can totally see that you understand the value of waking early before the sun rises and the people hit the streets. The air is fresh, the sounds and distractions are minimal. You just can’t beat it hey! And with a coffee in hand, it makes for a perfect starter!
Legend 🙋🏽♂️🇯🇵
Thanks SO much for the inspiration! Love seeing how much changed in juat 6 months!
Ha those are fun AI images 🙏 keep it up!
Thanks for great content as always mate and already looking forward to next Sundays video 🤗🤗
Hey Helenee!
If I can inspire in even the smallest amount, you got me happy so thank you so much for the feedback mate. I absolutely love hearing feedback for you all but also like hearing how your own story is going!
Haha and yeah, always trying new ways to tell the story to put you all in my shoes 👞
Appreciate that consistent support legend 🙋🏽♂️🇯🇵
Another great video friend! So much has happened in 6 months for you. I love it 😊
Thanks so much Em!
It surely has been a crazy busy 6 months but I’ve loved every moment of it hey.
And I’ll be seeing you on Tuesday actually!🙋🏽♂️🇦🇺
Mate!!! We watched this on a road trip in Sweden! Super inspiring how you’ve pursued your goals and been consistent in bringing this chapter of your life to reality. Keep up the great work mate and cool you’re experimenting with different types of illustrations and transitions!
Legend!
Mate a road trip through Sweden sounds absolutely amazing, I need to join you one of these days!
And totally appreciate that kind feedback, Im so happy when people notice me trying new things to tell stories in different ways haha
Cheers buddy, love the support as always. Hope you both staying well over there, looks like so much fun 🙋🏽♂️🇯🇵
@@hangswithchristian you’re always welcome to join our shenanigans brother!!
Hey Christian, I'm from the U.S. and live in California 🤙 Loved the informative video again! Hopefully I can try to come up with a good question for the next AMA 😆
Hey legend!
That’s awesome from Cali, been ages since I was back there. Where abouts?
Appreciate the feedback buddy and defs keep an eye out for the next one for sure. Trying to do them every 6 months at least I’m thinking 🙋🏽♂️🇯🇵
Ay, nice answers to our questions. It's nice to know the context and also the answers at the experience as foreigner! Keep it up man
Thanks so much for watching mate - I’m glad you enjoyed it. I love making these videos because it’s my way of connecting with each and every one of you! Appreciate the support legend🙋🏽♂️🇯🇵
Awesome video, man! I love your openness!
I am currently on a month long trip, and the thought of staying here has crossed my mind, hahaha. Keep the content up man!
Thanks mate! Appreciate you tuning in 🙋🏽♂️
Wow a month is a long trip! I bet you are having a blast hey. Travelling around everywhere?
I actually came to Japan on a 3 month trip and that was when I decided to make the plan to move there. Maybe you’ll be on a similar journey!
Great video,and I looked up the 'Coke ON pay' logo that I saw on the vending machine, and realised that with such machines, I could pay via a card. So much easier for me, these days 😁
This certainly is very inspiring, as it's wanting me to go to Japan and make great content over there, too, as I've mentioned before. I've had a load of work hassles that's delayed me sorting a holiday out, but it's definitely on my to-do list, hopefully before the end of the year, but I know it's snowy season from around mid-Dec, so if it gets too late, I might have to leave it until the Spring.
I like the communication aspect you mention, too. It's great if more people want to talk to someone who's not from there, especially since when you get to a certain age - and I'm just North of 50 - you can feel a bit invisible.
However, while for a lot of my life I've been an introvert, the big 5-0 does make you want to get out there and talk to more people, because you get that feeling of: "I might die soon", so I need to get stuff done! 😬
Haha just remember, don’t use a card that will give you transaction fees each time you use it. You use the vending machines here so much so it would be easy to add up those fees!
Ahh to be honest, I love the snowy Christmas season in Japan, it’s actually a really nice vibe so it definitely would not be at a loss coming around that time if you planned. Just chase that dream buddy!
Nah, honestly, don’t let age hold you back. No one really cares how old you are, they are more focused on your vibe and how open you are and how you communicate. You’ll be sweet! Still wayy young.
Think of it as facing your fears and challenging what feels difficult to you. We all never stop growing, so challenging yourself regularly can be really healthy for your mind and you will only gain from it legend 🙋🏽♂️🇯🇵
@@hangswithchristian Thanks for the tips re: the fees. Just had a quick look into that, and my bank charges 3% plus 50p each time, which would double anything from a vending machine. I've sent my bank a DM, but most likely, I'll get a ton of notes and coins from the UK before setting off, in that case 😬
Aye, the age thing is certainly making me want to speak to more people. Since my parents passed away in 2015 and 2021, respectively, there's a need to want to make new connections. There's also always something more to learn each day, and that's how we keep the grey matter ticking over. 😃
And for snow, maybe I'd do the snowy season for a subsequent trip, rather than the first 😬
Oh if you haven’t already my number one tip for money in Japan or anywhere travelling in getting a Wise Card. By far the best rates and solution for foreign currencies. Easy to use app, get a physical card and digital card. Its what I use everyday. No fees when using in Japan if you have money converted to Yen on it.
You’ll be absolutely fine, just go out and enjoy your time. That’s all we can do every day right! Looking forward to hearing how you get on mate 🙋🏽♂️🇯🇵
Appreciate you sharing such a beautiful story with your life here in Japan. Fukuoka is definitely a good choice!
Hey mate, thanks so much for watching!
I really appreciate that feedback and I totally agree, I absolutely love living in Fukuoka. It’s such an underrated city to be based in! 🙋🏽♂️🇯🇵
Hi Christian, Another thing i've noticed being married to a Japanese woman myself is that there family really care and do there utmost to make you feel comfortable and they have so much omotonashi which is so uncommon being born and raised in New Zealand
Hey mate - thanks for tuning in!
Yeah I couldn’t agree more. My wife’s family look after me so well. They are so kind hearted that right from the beginning, I felt accepted as part of the family. I’m so fortunate to have such a supportive environment in Japan!
Thanks for sharing your experience mate keep.up the great work!
Mate! THANK YOU SO MUCH! That is so kind of you to pass on some cash - that’s awesome mate and goes a long way! Really appreciate that kindness legend 🙋🏽♂️👍🏽🇯🇵
Awesome as always legend!
Thanks for tuning in legend! Really appreciate the support 🙋🏽♂️🇯🇵
Glad I found your channel, will be there one day ;)
Truely hope you get back manage to get here one day soon mate - Japan is waiting for you! 🙋🏽♂️🇯🇵
I'm Japanese.I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed Japanese life.
The price of food is more reasonable than Australia❤
Yeah I really love it. I truely fits how I live my life hey. Feel very at home and I love meeting so many Japanese people that are so proud to be from Japan. Super inspiring!
Plus, 100% on the food. Im in Australia atm and I just paid $30 for breakfast and a coffee. Crazy here!
Thanks so much for watching buddy 🙋🏽♂️🇯🇵
I like how you always have your backpack. I always have carried one. It was very important in Japan, you never know what you’re going to need and it’s great for tossing things into to bring with you. Would you ever think about going back to Apple?
Haha yess I’m a huge backpack fan! I always have one on me. I hate carrying things in my pocket besides my phone.
Umm yeah, I loved working at Apple but I’ve always strived to work for myself due to parents success in their own business. I’ve made attempts with a couple of my own businesses in the past, so this is my time to really explore and push for that. So I try to keep the mindset on moving forward than going back. Does that make sense?
Always great to hear from you mate 🙋🏽♂️🇯🇵
Christian the legend himself back at it
Much love from Mexico 🇲🇽
How are you and the family how has life been treating you and the misses?
You mentioned you used to work at Apple
I remember this TikTok guy that used to live in Japan and also worked at Apple spread lots of tips and tricks secrets as well as the work culture
How was your experience?
Haha thanks so much buddy! Hope Mexico is treating well. I feel like the weather there would always be beautiful right??
I’ll get there one day!
Mate, life has been amazing, alot of change and adjustments but its all be really positive. Thanks for asking.
And Apple was a really great company to work for. From my personal experience, it wasn’t as good at the end as it was at the start though. But overall the experience was great, they really do look after you. Not perfect but my personal experience overall was pretty good!
Hope you had a great weekend buddy🙋🏽♂️🇯🇵
Testing some new and funnier transitions on this one? lmao
Thanks for the answers, we enjoyed this one. I hope you had a great time in Brisbane!
Haha yeah have to mix it up and keep pushing the edits every week! I can’t do the same thing otherwise I get bored 🤣
Appreciate you noticing the difference legend - great to hear from ya and hope you had an awesome weekend bud 🙋🏽♂️🇦🇺
@@hangswithchristian the transitions are a bonus. A video with no transitions and no LEGENDS shoutout!? that would be really sad.
Haha I’ll always try to keep it fresh for ya mate!
great one legend
love the videos as always!
coming back to japan tomorrow night ;)
Thanks legend - really appreciate it!
And OMG!
Where you headed towards? Whats the journey?
You will have such a blast hey 🙋🏽♂️🇯🇵
the way u described u and your son communicating in different ways brought a big smile to my face man, love to hear that everything is going great for you legend!
@@hangswithchristian for sure mate! going to see some school options in the kansai area and hanging out with friends ive made along my previous travels :) really excited for that!
Yeah I love the way we connect, its been such a beautiful bonding experience! He’s such a legend!
Best of luck on your trip, you must be so hyped to start planning what sounds like a move to Japan? Always start at the conbini though haha never a bad start there!
Awesome mate. Love it 🤙👌
Thanks so much for tuning back in legend - glad you enjoyed it 🙋🏽♂️🇯🇵
hey i just found your channel! I'm 19 and currently living in Melbourne, been stuck here all my life and I'm starting to hate it, i can't leave yet though, i haven't done any uni courses, worked one fast food job (searching for something new) and i really want to move to Japan (probably) but i just don't have any language skillsets, nor do i know what i would do to earn money if i lived there.
anyway I'm going to continue watching the video now, you're super cool dude and its very inspiring!
Hey Brendan!
Thanks for tuning in buddy, and from great to hear from another Aussie 🇦🇺
Mate, completely understand your position but luckily you are well young so you had plenty of time to plan a move to Japan hey.
Is your goal to move to Japan to work and live, or to go and study Japanese? What would be your dream scenario?
Just know mate, literally anything is achievable with a solid plan. I got really got a goal setting over the years. The key is to set small goals on the way to the big goal. Helps understand where you are at and understand the time it will take to get to the final goal. It gets dun when you see the progression!
Appreciate the support legend 🙋🏽♂️🇯🇵
@@hangswithchristian hey man thanks for the reply this was super comforting. Probably to work and live. I think I would want to come down with my friend for a holiday first since we're planning one, I'll see how I feel about it then and then go from there probably, haven't fully thought through it but I'll ponder it for the next few months to see where my mind is at
Absolutely do a trip for. Use that as a way to explore all the major cities to understand what is going to suit you best!
Exciting times ahead man, I remember being in your position. Good luck champion 🙋🏽♂️🇯🇵
@@hangswithchristian 😅❤️❤️
We've been married over 11 years now. Some people say international marriage is difficult but we don't think so. Any relationship is difficult. Culture is a good excuse to blame and forgive. We chose to forgive... most of the time,lol.
My husband doesn't speak Japanese at all yet but he enjoys observing people and not being able to speak the language but somehow he can talk to my mom even though they don't speak each other's language at all. lol
D & N
Hey mate - thanks so much for watching, great to hear from you👍🏽
Congratulations on 11 years of marriage that’s awesome! Yeah, even though my Japanese level is low I don’t have too many challenges communicating with my Japanese family here now. They are all so incredibly kind and I love spending time with them! They remind me of my family back home in Australia so much so I love visiting them and spending time there.
Sometimes finding different ways to communicate can actually bring your bond closer I’ve found.
Appreciate you tuning in buddy 🙋🏽♂️🇯🇵
This is for ☕ on your next early morning walk mate.
Mate! That is so kind of you to shout me a coffee buddy - that’s awesome! Im on my morning walk right now so today’s coffee is definitely on you legend🙋🏽♂️🇯🇵
Truely appreciated!
Cool and insightful video as all ways 🙂, what you said about you being in a rut for your last 10 years really resonated with me. As right now im my mid 20s and feel like Im entering one hahaha
Appreciate the support as always, legend!
Haha that goal early on then mate, and start working towards it like I did. I don’t regret anything in life but if I could have started my financial investing journey for this goal earlier on, I would’ve done that in a heartbeat haha
You got this, don’t fall into that rut buddy! 🙋🏽♂️🇯🇵
@hangswithchristian Thanks man 🙂
Just one more month of watching our boy Hangs with Christian from the Netherlands... Great video like flippin always
Haha Floris!
Appreciate that legend - always great to see you in the comments, always so positive!
Glad you enjoyed it buddy, hope you’re well 🙋🏽♂️🇯🇵
Watching from straya mate
Also I agree with that “close your eyes and point” for amazing, affordable food
Ayyy that’s awesome!
Thanks so much for tuning in legend - where about in Australia?
I’m back in QLD now and forgot how expensive everything is! Haha
Appreciate the support buddy 🙋🏽♂️🇦🇺
ayeeee i featured! Thanks for answering my question:) I have a half Japanese background but lived in Australia my whole life (been to Japan on little holidays though) but would like to explore my Japanese side more and experience living there for a long period of time (after studying thinking of living in Japan permanently). That's why I asked what career your pursuing in Japan to give me some inspiration on what I could do for a living in Japan or how I can live there for a long period of time. May I ask what visa you're on? If that's too much information I understand, have a good day champion!
Hey mate, I really appreciate the question!
I love to hear that you want to explore more of your Japanese background. I think that’s really amazing to hear!
Is there a particular part of Japan you were interested in spending more time in?
And I think that’s a fantastic idea to set yourself a goal in spending an extended period of time in Japan to really immerse yourself and explore your heritage!
I’ve been on a spouse visa for sometime now as I have an incredible wife from Fukuoka 👍🏽 we love it here hey!
Wishing you the absolute best on your future plans legend 🙋🏽♂️🇯🇵
@@hangswithchristian Mmmmm I don't have anywhere specific I'll just go with the flow I guess, but like you said the main thing is I want to 'immerse' myself with my Japanese heritage. I do recommend you visit 'Gujo Hachiman' I think the nature is beautiful and it's known as a water town because some of the streets have water streams and the residents use these streams to wash their veggies and clothes because the koi fish keep it so clean!
I think anyway you’ll go will be such an immersive experience for you. It’ll be really interesting to hear your feedback once you’ve done some travel around Japan and to see how you feel in comparison to Australia.
I just googled that town and it’s now on my hit list, it looks stunning! Thanks so much for the recommendation legend 🙋🏽♂️🇯🇵
G'day from NSW, I think i stuffed it up. But how would I say. "Can I please look in the glass display cabinet at the gameboy"? I think I stuffed it up.
Hey Casey!
Oh no haha, why do you think you stuffed up?? I love a good story of saying the wrong thing in Japanese because its my daily 🤣
Not sure you can read Japanese so I’ll keep it to romaji, but I would maybe say ‘Kyabinetto no naka no GameBoy o mite mo ii desu ka’
Basically, The cabinets insides GameBoy, can I take a look? 👀
Hey mate, in your other video you mentioned you liked Sydney but didn’t love it. How do you think it compares to Brisbane? Do you prefer Queensland?
So Im originally from Brisbane so I’m a little biased haha. Though, Brisbane is alot slower, I mean alot slower, but there is a clear difference in people here. As far as a city, Sydney has that won and with access close by to the beach and also work opportunities. Though ridiculous overpriced. Brisbane is the clear winner when it comes to kindness of people and much more affordable than Sydney. But are getting very expensive though which is a shame. Though Brisbane will always be my home in Australia 🇦🇺
Hey legend! Finally booked my flight for Fukuoka was wondering if you have any recommendations for places to stay that's pretty close to night life?
Drinks on me for February !
That’s so awesome to hear mate! You’ll be sure to have a blast and can’t wait to hear all about it 🙋🏽♂️
So Fukuoka isn’t massive like Tokyo so everything is pretty central but the two main areas for night tend to be Tenjin and Nakatsu. I’m not big on partying these days so my rec’s probs aren’t the best haha but the best thing to do is to wander the streets and drop in and out of interesting bars hey. It’s suchh a vibe man, you will have a blast!
Rug up though, be hella cold 🥶🇯🇵
@@hangswithchristian Awesome brotha. Great to see your channel growth and it’s really nice to see a creator being able to talk to their community.
Thanks for the recommendations ! I’m from Canada, that cold weather isn’t a problem with me ahaha
Man, chatting with you legends everyday in the comments makes this community build even better. Love getting to know people, thats why Im genuinely asking you guys questions so much because Im so interested!
OMG truee - this might feel like summer here for you haha I remember backpacking in Canada in skinny jeans a long time ago.
Not. Warm. Enough!
I have a simple question: Why are you so BADASS???
Haha badass? 🤣
Thank you legend! Im not sure I’m badass but I appreciate the compliment buddy haha 🙋🏽♂️🇯🇵
What are your December plans? I am going to be in Tokyo for Christmas/NYE and was planning on stopping by Abroad In Japan's new bar Lost in Shibuya.
Oh I did see he opened a bar up there that I will definitely be checking out in the near future!
Christmas is my favourite time of year actually, the energy is just so nice. Be sure to hunt around for the Christmas illuminations around Japan they do such an amazing job!
This Christmas, my parents will be actually in town for an extended period and I can’t wait! First time my wife and I are bringing both our families together, it will be such a beautiful time!
Whats your plans for xmas in Tokyo?
@@hangswithchristian Going to try to eat a bowl of ramen every day I’m there. Ramen Beast app is great for that, it shows you all the ramen shops near you on a map. Otherwise I’m going to check out Japanese costco and Team Labs Borderless, and of course Lost bar for a drink or two. NYE I was going to check out one of the Techno clubs, most likely Vent, but they haven’t dropped their NYE schedule yet. And I’m stoked for you!! Your entire family will be in one place!
Haha love that commitment to the ramen everyday challenge! Mate, ramen does send me the sleepy vibes hey, I don’t know how you will do it but damn they are tasty!
Should like a top plan you have there. You will have such a blast ay. If I don’t make it to Lost before you, let me know how goes! Interested in seeing what it’s like. Such a great location!
And yep, whole family in one place, can’t wait hey🙋🏽♂️
i'm japanese,watching from Australlia😂
Haha that’s so awesome to hear!
Where in Australia?
You are living here or travelling?
Whens your birthday n how are you going to celebrate it this year?
My birthday is in March so not until next year. Though Im really looking forward to this one as I’m taking my family to Australia on a trip. Can’t wait to show them my part of the world 🇦🇺🙋🏽♂️
Hey Christian, enjoy the vids mate. Looking to spend 4 months in japan with my family end of 2025 I want kids to experience life in a different country and I have spent a bit of time in japan and love japan !!!, food, culture, snow, architecture etc etc. My kids are 8 and 10 and we are into surfing, snowboarding and camping. We are looking spend 2 month on the coast and 2 months in the mountains where would suggest is good starting point to research, so far we are researching Miyazaki and Hakuba. We live Byron area so looking semi rural similar, actually what is the Japanese Byron ? Thanks 🌊
Hey Richard!
Thanks so much for watching, glad to hear you are enjoying them mate. Your upcoming plan to spend an extended period of time in Japan sounds like such a fantastic idea. Particularly for the kids also and open their minds up to a culture that is vastly different to Australia. It’s be an unforgettable experience for them!
I also like that you want to mix it up and split your time between two different areas.
Honestly, I moved to Kyushu to be close by the beach but haven’t yet started travelling much around it. I think you nailed it with Miyazaki though. Since you are down that way, you should look into visiting Amami Oshima.
High on my list!
Kamakura beach also gets high reviews for beach and surf culture.
What time of the year are you looking at visiting?
@@hangswithchristian mate really appreciate the reply thanks buddy. Thinking October, November, December, January. Thanks for the suggestions also. I'm not really hunting wave to hard mainly for kids unless i score a typhoon swell but maybe to late in the season. I've been to Japan about 12 times mainly to snowboard and even worked as lifeguard in Chiba in the late 80,s 😂that was wacky experience !!! my mate and i surfed a really good river mouth in Chida 8-10 foot only 2 out and whole joint came to watch us and the police told us off for going out there. 😂😂 Cant wait for my kids to experience Japanese life !! and I cant wait for the food and snow !! 🍱🏂
You are planning to go at my favourite time of the year hey. Autumn rolling into winter which brings you into Christmas time with all the illumination in Japan. It’s such a nice time to be in Japan in my opinion!
But it should like you are super familiar with Japan as a whole but now you get to take the family through it. They will LOVE IT!
Best of luck on that journey hey, sounds like so much fun waiting for you buddy 🙋🏽♂️🇯🇵
How many times have you been to Japan before moving there? like 20-30?
What gear do you use for making videos?
How did you meet your wife?
also has anyone said you look like matthew mcconaughey, can you say "alright, alright, alright" in your next video...lol
Haha I have totally lost track on the amount of visits I’ve taken to Japan. I wouldn’t even have a clue hey. I have a long history here!
As for gear, I actually made a recent video on all
my gear and how I use it:
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Let me know what you think legend!
Haha mate - what a compliment! One of my friends and I used to always quote that line 🤣 appreciated buddy!
What visa do you have now that you have left language school?
I explain pretty much all of that in this video in case you it missed:
I left my Japanese Language School in Fukuoka, Japan
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But I’ve been on a spouse visa for a while now.
Thanks so much for watching mate, really appreciate it!🙋🏽♂️🇯🇵
Hey Rockstar, what was the intention of learning the language? Did you plan on being an interpreter ? It's not an easy language, nor written as well .Well, there is my second question, too, which are you best at talking or reading the language?
Hey buddy - I’ve just always wanted to know another language and years back I fell in love with Japan. So it was only natural that I’d love to further my communication when meeting people in Japan. I’d definitely say my speaking is better though. I’m purely trying to study just vocabulary right now!
Are you studying yourself?
@hangswithchristian unfortunately no, but like yourself, I like the Japanese culture, and I would love to visit , I could picture myself living there, more in the mountains, but I definitely would need an like to speak the language.,no better way of showing respect , by being able to communicate with the people.
Absolutely mate, I couldn’t agree more with that last statement!
And most definitely you would need to know Japanese if you were to be based in the countryside. Plus, it’s just a really fun journey learning any new language I think. Japanese by far is not the easiest but it is really fun learning something that is vastly different from English!
If you did want to learn, there is an audiobook by a guy named Paul Noble on Audible. Really great Japanese lessons that are easy to follow along and gives you an amazing grounding for Japanese I found when I was starting!
Anything you would do different? that is if you could do it again.
That’s a great question though an easy answer. Nothing at all and the reason is if anything were to change that would potentially change the outcome of where I am right now!
It most definitely hasn’t been without challenges, thats for sure. But I always reflect and learn to improve later. I have a beautiful family and amazing life Im leading right now, I feel incredibly lucky and fortunate!
Thanks so much for watching legend 🙋🏽♂️🇯🇵
Hey Christian, this was a great video as always, but I did want to say that I really recommend avoiding using AI images in your videos. I know it's a cool technology, but it's worth remembering that the use (and thefore endorsement) of it negatively impacts the lives of real artists all around the world, and on top of that, the jankiness of it with the broken hands and messed up faces is really offputting. Your storytelling and editing is absolutely engaging enough to keep people interested without the use of AI images. Cheers as always for the great content!
Hey mate - thank you so much for watching, so glad you enjoyed it! Appreciate the concern on the image creation also 👍🏽
Hope you had a good weekend legend 🙋🏽♂️🇯🇵