I Drove to Japan's Snowiest Town | Winter Road Trip ♨️ Feat.

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  • @AbroadinJapan
    @AbroadinJapan  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2504

    Notification Squad: The follow up video to our epic road trip is now up over on the Chris Abroad channel in a few days! th-cam.com/video/lcvO12BXpes/w-d-xo.html
    I hope you enjoyed our journey through the snowy mountains of central Japan - let us know which place you'd want to stop at the most!

  • @franz896
    @franz896 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12172

    Can't believe we got to see Connor on that first shot with his family. He looked so peaceful too

  • @AmberSpooky
    @AmberSpooky 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2044

    The pure joy on Connor's face when being around the monkey's was really wholesome

    • @Leon-sk6dk
      @Leon-sk6dk 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @Edar Me 🥺 yes

    • @karanjoshi2662
      @karanjoshi2662 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I am sorry to be an annoying grammar nazi even though I am not the best at English myself but it should probably not be monkey's but monkeys. The first one would suggests we are talking about that specific monkey while monkeys is just the plural of monkey. Have a good day.

    • @Jonathan331
      @Jonathan331 2 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      @@karanjoshi2662 grammar*

    • @fishleaf1093
      @fishleaf1093 2 ปีที่แล้ว +43

      @@karanjoshi2662 also, it's 'an* annoying...' not 'a annoying...'.

    • @FyreTeGo
      @FyreTeGo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      @@Jonathan331 I also got caught spelling "grammar" as "grammer" while being a grammar nazi 2 years ago on a TH-cam comment. I still remember it to this day from the sheer embarrassment.

  • @dioxide9735
    @dioxide9735 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3182

    “That’s not a monkey, that’s a moron!”
    -Chris
    Chris never fails to entertain.

    • @yeachan
      @yeachan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +58

      It’s a special and rare “monkey” named “Conner/CDawgVA”
      Chris’ humor is 10/10 lol

    • @Red-mg4ro
      @Red-mg4ro 2 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      Monkeys be like: "Who's the new guy?"

    • @Cloudydude47
      @Cloudydude47 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Best Intro ever

    • @HermitPt
      @HermitPt 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      First 20 seconds of the vid and it already deserves a LIKE

    • @ngoclamtruong5033
      @ngoclamtruong5033 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Who said he couldn't be both moron and monkey at a same time

  • @soodlenoup
    @soodlenoup 2 ปีที่แล้ว +219

    For those searching for background music:
    18:05 - 21:24 is Snow in Spring by Shin Suzuma
    21:25 - 23:32 is Save It for a Rainy Day by Margareta

    • @georgehafner7901
      @georgehafner7901 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Thank you very much my friend.

    • @n_o_p7338
      @n_o_p7338 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I love you- I was looking for this desperately 😭

    • @anuragraut5101
      @anuragraut5101 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you very much , my utmost respect

    • @Boatking734
      @Boatking734 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you kind sir

    • @erenkose490
      @erenkose490 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank youuuu. I have been looking for Save It for a Rainy Day but could not found it. You are litteraly a live saver! Thank you again

  • @gintokisakata69
    @gintokisakata69 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1706

    Chris looked like such an affable uncle with those shades and Connor wearing his cap was like a nephew that wanted to just be like him.

    • @alphadraconis9397
      @alphadraconis9397 2 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      Chris is affable and drip and driving...and BROAD

    • @iamoliverblake
      @iamoliverblake 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Intergenerational friendships are just so much fun, aren’t they?

    • @ashwin.unlead
      @ashwin.unlead 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @@iamoliverblake i'm friends with folks from 18 to 45, I feel it's all about the common stuff you have with them.

    • @-zn6du
      @-zn6du 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Iron man with spider man energy 😂

    • @giftmakumbibiye1486
      @giftmakumbibiye1486 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      th-cam.com/video/MmxQR1qr6r4/w-d-xo.html

  • @Tanyalakergurl
    @Tanyalakergurl 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3444

    It breaks my heart that this was demonetized. You can tell all of the time, effort, and care Chris put into it. Having watched all of his videos, this was one of the most enjoyable ones yet. I have watched this several times over, and can’t for the life of me see anything remotely offensive.

    • @JasonJones-zn2os
      @JasonJones-zn2os 2 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      Sums up my feelings as well.

    • @danriaz9678
      @danriaz9678 2 ปีที่แล้ว +53

      How can you tell it was demonetized?

    • @TheMagicSchlyde
      @TheMagicSchlyde 2 ปีที่แล้ว +180

      Am I experiencing the mandella effect? I watched this for the first time 12 hours ago and there was an extra blooper at the end where he said “cunt”. I watched back and that blooper is no longer there.

    • @hizokadarkwolf
      @hizokadarkwolf 2 ปีที่แล้ว +52

      when it is restored, I think I will rewatch the whole video to support the channel

    • @a.jordan9288
      @a.jordan9288 2 ปีที่แล้ว +123

      @@TheMagicSchlyde yes it was.
      Maybe Chris edited the video thinking such was the issue but YT still doesn't fix it.
      Or maybe that wasn't the issue? Who knows really.

  • @vinniegar
    @vinniegar 2 ปีที่แล้ว +610

    chris: 'you can see the humanity in the monkeys'
    also chris: *proceed to film monkeys dominating the others*

    • @theradioman555
      @theradioman555 2 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      I mean... violence is part of humanity, isn't it? Judging from the history of the world.

    • @AdanSensei
      @AdanSensei 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      And you can see monkeys in us humans as well!

    • @andersschmich8600
      @andersschmich8600 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Supposedly they have a very strict hierarchy, just like humans. I think there is a lot we can learn about ourselves from Monke.

  • @BeatingAngel001
    @BeatingAngel001 2 ปีที่แล้ว +212

    I think video quality doesn't effect much of our viewing from time to time, but when you watch an Abroad in Japan video you really notice the quality of filming. Every scene that Chris shoots in-between the vlog looks like movie quality. Thank you for what you do

    • @Dafuro
      @Dafuro 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Late reply but it kinda illustrates my point, these videos are from years ago and if you told me they were a release today I'd actually struggle to disprove it the production is on point

  • @popawakeprod
    @popawakeprod 2 ปีที่แล้ว +612

    the line "they're cleaning each other like what me and Chris do in the baths" literally made me spit out of coffee laughing

    • @Angelite1209
      @Angelite1209 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      😳🙈

    • @gianfrancoricci92
      @gianfrancoricci92 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      93% moment

    • @terryfang
      @terryfang 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I smell boy's love 👀

    • @Angelite1209
      @Angelite1209 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@terryfang i feel like Connor is totally Bi, But Chris might be becoming Bi-Curious because Connor makes any man question his sexuality. 😉

    • @inspiteofshame
      @inspiteofshame 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@Angelite1209 I ship these two so hard. None of my business, I know. It just seems like they'd make each other very happy.

  • @kjm0677
    @kjm0677 2 ปีที่แล้ว +863

    Loved seeing Connor with his cousins.

    • @amplifierxcsgo4549
      @amplifierxcsgo4549 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      💀

    • @LordCoeCoe
      @LordCoeCoe 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      MonkE

    • @CC80
      @CC80 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Connor has too much claw machine anime merch to be grouped like that.

    • @chunk567
      @chunk567 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Omg hahahaha!!!

    • @tree427
      @tree427 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      that's no way to talk about welsh people!!

  • @nimethhr9806
    @nimethhr9806 2 ปีที่แล้ว +271

    as a sri lankan , i can safely say that expecting to see " i love sri lanka " in one of the deepest train stations is one of the most unexpected scenarios i have ever hoped to see

    • @sahaslaknidu1010
      @sahaslaknidu1010 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      As for me too

    • @PS-wh1yr
      @PS-wh1yr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      It was a Sri Lankan trying to find the power switch.

    • @gridlock2607
      @gridlock2607 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      same here

    • @ashadanver2274
      @ashadanver2274 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      ...and strangely fitting

    • @Someone0ni
      @Someone0ni 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

      loki gave a chills

  • @iiyabby
    @iiyabby 2 ปีที่แล้ว +553

    I don't know which is more adorable, the snow monkeys or Connor's face when he saw the snow monkeys.

    • @englishatheart
      @englishatheart 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Definitely not the monkeys. Have never found them cute.

    • @mattcubed9658
      @mattcubed9658 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@englishatheart definitely both the monkeys and Connor for sure

    • @PowerSpirit50
      @PowerSpirit50 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@englishatheart Even the babies? With their furry little heads and curious faces?

  • @aestuare
    @aestuare 2 ปีที่แล้ว +859

    We need it. A full Journey Across Japan with Connor.

    • @cole2708
      @cole2708 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      This needs to be pinned comment

    • @RenerDeCastro
      @RenerDeCastro 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      With Ryotaro, Natsuki, and Joey as additional companions.

    • @MaxAndCheese0917
      @MaxAndCheese0917 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      YES

    •  2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      So... basically, Journey to the West, but instead of going west, its east...

    • @adamrkimber
      @adamrkimber 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes! This would be the best!

  • @WesticlesUK
    @WesticlesUK 2 ปีที่แล้ว +507

    I worked at Jigokudani monkey park for 3 months researching their behaviour, and studied macaques in Japan for a year.
    I made some friends with guides at the park and others, and apparently monkeys had been spotted in completely different areas of Nagano bathing in peoples private hot springs, super far from the park. No one had them tagged so they weren't sure whether they were monkeys from the park or just random monkeys that had discovered the behaviour on their own, but nonetheless interesting.
    Japanese macaques do have a lot of interesting cultural behaviours; bathing, food washing, stone handling.
    Also, if you get the chance to go study in Japan for whatever reason, don't hesitate, it's amazing

    • @DamnAwesome
      @DamnAwesome 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Damn, that sounds like you had an awesome time!

    • @joshuagraham9770
      @joshuagraham9770 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Nice pfp, Live

    • @flyingcucumber
      @flyingcucumber 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Is the evolution of the homosapien all over again!

    • @PlayerHeader
      @PlayerHeader 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      AWESOME!!! did you study with erasmus or something like that??

    • @joatanpereira4272
      @joatanpereira4272 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@joshuagraham9770 good taste

  • @Christian-xf5ke
    @Christian-xf5ke 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1731

    Honestly couldn’t help but smile seeing Connor genuinely enjoy himself that much at the monkey park. So wholesome. And that place just looked so surreal. The mixture of comedy and depth with those shots and narration at the monkey park was just awesome. I’m a huge fan of this series.

    • @dezcubing5844
      @dezcubing5844 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The monkey park looks like a cool place to visit

    • @dezcubing5844
      @dezcubing5844 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      No pun intended

  • @fukhungyudarman3958
    @fukhungyudarman3958 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I'm just rewatching this video and realized how incredible the shot at 19:19 is. The monkey was just minding its own business and then smiled at the camera.

  • @Crimsonak
    @Crimsonak 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1243

    These wacky weekends are getting better and better every episode, the chemistry, the locations, the camera work. Genuinely can't click fast enough whenever I see them pop up.

    • @hankjones7054
      @hankjones7054 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It's the fix I need till the next j.a.j.

    • @___Hermitage
      @___Hermitage 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I was skeptical at first, but I have to admit I like them a lot now

    • @amarck1644
      @amarck1644 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      These guys work well together

  • @TrippyPepper
    @TrippyPepper 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4640

    Hoping you get to see the monkeys this time instead of Natsuki confusing people on the live feed 😂

    • @ScumOfTheEarths
      @ScumOfTheEarths 2 ปีที่แล้ว +214

      “Nobody Monkey??? Nande!”

    • @AxxLAfriku
      @AxxLAfriku 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      OH NOOOOOO!!! Most people agree that my vids are the worst on TH-cam. I agree to disagree. Please agree to disagree with the haters, dear tri

    • @aihoshinoirl
      @aihoshinoirl 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Monke

    • @KillerTacos54
      @KillerTacos54 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@AxxLAfriku F

    • @drurel
      @drurel 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      @@AxxLAfriku oh god the bots are invading

  • @RageElixir
    @RageElixir 2 ปีที่แล้ว +600

    The Doai Station is a backroom level lol

    • @laserbeacon6715
      @laserbeacon6715 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      I was gonna say it's Mementos

    • @weekachu499
      @weekachu499 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I thought it was a hunter x hunter reference

    • @giftmakumbibiye1486
      @giftmakumbibiye1486 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      th-cam.com/video/MmxQR1qr6r4/w-d-xo.html

    • @FireLight_Zero
      @FireLight_Zero ปีที่แล้ว

      Backup Batcave when Bruce Wayne is in town.

    • @petulantpeterturbo
      @petulantpeterturbo ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Completely empty, aside from two hostile entities resembling screaming British blokes.

  • @Nolan-Arseanult
    @Nolan-Arseanult 2 ปีที่แล้ว +309

    As a Canadian it’s insane how little clothes there wearing in winter I’ve gone out in -40 Celsius with only 5cm of snow

    • @LLH961
      @LLH961 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Same bra! Much love from Alberta❤

    • @soundtravels4348
      @soundtravels4348 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      That's what I was thinking, Connor keeps saying he's cold, and I'm like, "Bruh! You're wearing a long sleeve top with a bomber jacket!" Where is their actual winter clothing?
      It doesn't get near as cold where I'm from, and I wear way more in winter 🤣

    • @spartin1173
      @spartin1173 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Well its not actually that cold there for them its just the conditions make snowfall more common so they’d probably be fine with a slightly thicker jacket

    • @camdynclarke
      @camdynclarke ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@spartin1173 Yeah this is exactly it. Not that cold in most of japan, but that upper half is just ridiculously snowy.

    • @MUSHIN_888
      @MUSHIN_888 ปีที่แล้ว

      I remember in Hokkaido in winter I saw girls walking around in dresses while and my friend were fully covered in snow gear. They’re stronger than us

  • @bonafide11
    @bonafide11 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2289

    I’m sorry this was demonetized. Hope this gets resolved soon. The monkey park is one of the best Wacky Weekend segments ever!

    • @RedPandaMafia
      @RedPandaMafia 2 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      Wait what why was it demonetized?!?

    • @Firehot4321
      @Firehot4321 2 ปีที่แล้ว +143

      @@RedPandaMafia Apparently because Connor showed too much skin in the thumbnail and the use of the word c*nt

    • @dinozero2
      @dinozero2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +115

      @@Firehot4321 It's kinda funny when sometimes you see a movies trailer able to used a cursed word but a youtuber can't.

    • @freneticness6927
      @freneticness6927 2 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      Theres worse youtube videos about the woods in japan.

    • @RedPandaMafia
      @RedPandaMafia 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      @@freneticness6927 oh god we don’t talk about that one, that was just disrespectful

  • @_marou_
    @_marou_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +287

    Connor: *flailing in the background because of snow in his eye*
    Chris: *eating yakitori* hmm, this is good
    Had me snickering for 2 whole minutes

    • @ItzzWarfare
      @ItzzWarfare 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Its even better since he talked about how Chris only cares about yakitori

  • @telanos2492
    @telanos2492 2 ปีที่แล้ว +488

    Takeaway points: I want Chris to organise my Japan holiday activities, and the Japanese Government should probably be paying Chris and Connor a tourism advertising fee.

    • @grylegamer2489
      @grylegamer2489 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      I would absolutely pay Chris to create an itinerary for me. He's doing for Japan what Rick Steves did for European travel.

  • @7thHourFilms
    @7thHourFilms ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This is kinda the quintessential Abroad in Japan video for me. Wacky start at Doai Station, beautiful ryokan, goofy sake vending machines, majestic snow monkeys and a nice epilogue getting food in the snow before dinner and a bath. All of this amazing content with two great hosts!

  • @cameronjames3499
    @cameronjames3499 2 ปีที่แล้ว +408

    Chris' journey to becoming Connor's own Ryotaro.

    • @zhivago9286
      @zhivago9286 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      This statement...😂😂😂👍

    • @eureka211288
      @eureka211288 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Literally XD

    • @waltersumofan
      @waltersumofan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      he's had good training from Ryotaro

    • @AK-mf1bo
      @AK-mf1bo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You either die a hero, or live long enough to see yourself become the villian

  • @Andrea-uu7ju
    @Andrea-uu7ju 2 ปีที่แล้ว +360

    Connor: "I'm a horse! I'm galloping!"
    A few seconds later: "I don't do exercise, my heart started asking what happened, and I need a little break."

    • @mura_saki
      @mura_saki 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes that is indeed what happened

    • @Choshako
      @Choshako 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@mura_saki They're making a joke, dingus, not summarizing the events of the video. Grow a sense of humor will ya?

  • @victoryfraud1756
    @victoryfraud1756 2 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    20:59 The commentary about seeing humanity in the monkeys combined with the footage of the monkeys making big scary faces and one biting the other was absolute gold.

    • @razormaw
      @razormaw 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hey um do you have the sauce for your pfp :o looks pretty

  • @noahwhite7848
    @noahwhite7848 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Chris, I really want to express my gratitude to you for making such PREMIUM content my man. The editing, the photography, the pacing, it’s all so very underrated. You have really elevated your content to an amazing level. I enjoy these videos MASSIVELY, and I’m sure there are many little small details you put in that you think people don’t notice. But we do, and we appreciate them. Keep up the awesome work dude 😁👍

  • @YouTube
    @YouTube 2 ปีที่แล้ว +573

    omg they are INCREDIBLE 🥺

    • @Dark-vg9nw
      @Dark-vg9nw 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      Yoo it’s TH-cam!

    • @madel342
      @madel342 2 ปีที่แล้ว +57

      I've never seen TH-cam comment

    • @サムエル-x5h
      @サムエル-x5h 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Man

    • @AbroadinJapan
      @AbroadinJapan  2 ปีที่แล้ว +315

      I hope you’re referring to Connor and I and not the monkeys 😉

    • @NullGameDesign
      @NullGameDesign 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@AbroadinJapan all good. You can visit the other two in the trash taste studio 😆🤫

  • @NovaOtari
    @NovaOtari 2 ปีที่แล้ว +134

    Chris: Enjoying his warm tsukune
    Connor: Suffering the wrath of the snow in the background

  • @ssora8678
    @ssora8678 2 ปีที่แล้ว +625

    So nice from Chris, bringing his boyfriend to his hometowns, first British Town and now Monke Land

    • @richardschneider4775
      @richardschneider4775 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      How is it being gay in Japan ?

    • @RCXDerp
      @RCXDerp 2 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      @@richardschneider4775 A few love hotels wouldn't let them in

    • @MikeD8318
      @MikeD8318 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I'm sure that was a joke between friends as I've seen videos from Connor and Chris, they hear that being mentioned by Chris and both laugh

    • @MikeD8318
      @MikeD8318 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      @@RCXDerp the hotels THOUGHT they might be gay, not that they are.

    • @clothar23
      @clothar23 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RCXDerp Despite the fact that is actually against Japanese federal law.
      I personally would have complained but at the same time I understand why not to bother. The Japanese police pretend real hard not to understand their own laws when foreigners are involved in the equation.

  • @ajmalbanoo
    @ajmalbanoo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the video Chris and the Monke Dude!

  • @SeikoNoBefi
    @SeikoNoBefi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +270

    Seeing Connor this happy over monkeys gives me a lot of joy.
    Also, I like Chris videoshots with Connor in it. It just gives you a better image on how big the places are with someone in the shot

  • @YellowProductions
    @YellowProductions 2 ปีที่แล้ว +598

    Great wacky weekend Chris and Connor! I love the Jigokudani Snow Monkey park!

  • @41tinman41
    @41tinman41 2 ปีที่แล้ว +133

    Doai Station looks like a prime filming spot for something unsettling. Imagine being winded, sitting at the halfway point bench, only to see a creature crawling towards you with incredible speed.

    • @AstorReinhardt
      @AstorReinhardt 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Thanks I hate it.

    • @clothar23
      @clothar23 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Pretty sure there must be some good local legends about the place.

    • @mattenmen9218
      @mattenmen9218 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Looks like a zombie videogame location.

    • @carriepadgett2743
      @carriepadgett2743 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      every japanese horror film came to mind in that lonely waiting room lol

    • @Kenicavus
      @Kenicavus 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Its so fitting there's Jujutsu Kaisen merch at the waiting room lol

  • @datlam7836
    @datlam7836 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Had to go back and rewatch this after the recent RV Trip #3 where you guys visited Kusatsu. It's crazy how different Kusatsu looks in the winter compared to the fall/summer. Man this was such a great video.

  • @AbbyTheMusical
    @AbbyTheMusical 2 ปีที่แล้ว +240

    “Why would they do that?”
    Connor sounded so sad and hurt by their design choice 😂

  • @Nynke_K
    @Nynke_K 2 ปีที่แล้ว +176

    is it me or is this the best wacky weekend trip by far? looks awesome!

    • @potthethird
      @potthethird 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      I didn’t feel the 29minutes at all

    • @WingZeroCustom001
      @WingZeroCustom001 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      It felt more like a general abroad in Japan video with a guest. More focus on the actual interesting locations with top level production

  • @theycallmejodamo
    @theycallmejodamo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +717

    I love seeing how Connor essentially went from a fan/admirer of Chris to what I’m assuming is a close friend (assuming this of course for how much they openly mock each other like one does when they’re familiar).
    Not doing any shipping here. I just think it’s nice and wholesome watching genuine friends just enjoy hanging out.

    • @weefyeet6177
      @weefyeet6177 2 ปีที่แล้ว +137

      "openly mock each other like one does when they're familiar"
      so they're british

    • @mangamama9881
      @mangamama9881 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      The shipping thing is weird anyways mostly.
      I just enjoy their content and smile 😂

    • @theycallmejodamo
      @theycallmejodamo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@mangamama9881 Most definitely. But you know some folks are like that, so I felt the need to clarify 😂😂

    • @rabidporcupine0
      @rabidporcupine0 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      Don't worry man, Chris called Connor his boyfriend on screen, so it's canon.

    • @theycallmejodamo
      @theycallmejodamo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@rabidporcupine0 As an obvious joke

  • @MSadamgasm
    @MSadamgasm 2 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    As a cosplayer, that train station sounds like an amazing photoshoot location but the climbing back up is gonna be a pain HAHA

    • @nagato.1007
      @nagato.1007 ปีที่แล้ว

      for me, as a musician, i would love the hear the echo when i play my music but im really scared of paranormal activities HAHAHA

  • @annettey4799
    @annettey4799 2 ปีที่แล้ว +110

    23:27 had me dying with Conner. Except I was dying with laughter. The stark contrast of Conner anxiously wanting to get out of the cold next to Chris calmly eating his Yakitori savoring every bite is hilarious.

  • @percyleojackson9497
    @percyleojackson9497 2 ปีที่แล้ว +145

    15:01 Chris's expression when Connor called him "friend" 😂😂😂

    • @loganbritton6737
      @loganbritton6737 2 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      TFW your boyfriend doesn't want to admit that you're dating

    • @Mayu-xyxy
      @Mayu-xyxy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      connor has commitment issues lmao

    • @percyleojackson9497
      @percyleojackson9497 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@Mayu-xyxy True 😂😂😂

  • @jiajuxu2504
    @jiajuxu2504 2 ปีที่แล้ว +315

    I am so happy that Chris is kind enough to visit Connors home town and friends.
    Also question How to the monkeys get out of the hot spring in the cold?

    • @dioxide9735
      @dioxide9735 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      “Chris visiting connor’s hometown and friends” lmao
      But to answer your question, the monkeys have no problem getting in or out of the hot spring. In fact, they seem to enjoy being in the hot spring.

    • @jiajuxu2504
      @jiajuxu2504 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @@dioxide9735 thanks. Just though that they were gonna be cold once they leave the hot spring with wet fur.

    • @dioxide9735
      @dioxide9735 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@jiajuxu2504 Happy to help. And also most of the monkeys like to stay near the hot spring even after getting out.

    • @curtyn9183
      @curtyn9183 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Actually the Ski resorts supply special bathrobes for the monkeys.

    • @RexZShadow
      @RexZShadow 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@jiajuxu2504 their fur is properly rather water proofed and it's not completely soaked through. They also have thicker skin to help insulate as well.

  • @springvisuals
    @springvisuals 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    19:21 was an absolutely beautiful shot of that monkeys expression and emotion. you can wonder what it was thinking about you and your camera and almost see it in its expression

  • @sebganske1992
    @sebganske1992 2 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    It was good to see Connor finally being reunited with his kind.

  • @LucidAPs
    @LucidAPs 2 ปีที่แล้ว +129

    Damn Chris, the shots in this were breathtaking! The composition , the framing , the lighting, the editing was top notch!
    Conor was fine too.

    • @Flip_91FTW
      @Flip_91FTW 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I upgraded my monitor to 4K last year and watching Abroad In Japan on it is one of my favourite things because the quality of the shots are so good its like a window you could step through sometimes.

    • @orcaflotta7867
      @orcaflotta7867 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah, Chris gonna be the next Kurosawa.

  • @Panos_of_Rivia
    @Panos_of_Rivia 2 ปีที่แล้ว +121

    Never gonna get used to how insane the production quality of Chris' videos is. Just amazing. And the scenery (and food) - god. Great video Chris.

    • @BigBoss_893
      @BigBoss_893 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I like how it has the production value of a documentary, but with personality

    • @xwingxrp5741
      @xwingxrp5741 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BigBoss_893 true

  • @JezaLoki
    @JezaLoki 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The shot at 16:08 is gorgeous. I wish you stayed on it a little longer.

  • @damujklas
    @damujklas 2 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    Really love how Chris cut from comedy to cinematography and sometimes with a slice of narrative. This is definitely *chef kiss

  • @Kiwi-in1ib
    @Kiwi-in1ib 2 ปีที่แล้ว +89

    Connors pure joy at seeing the monkeys is really cute. I love these laidback vibes to your Wacky Weekend trips. Always one of the highlights of my month!

  • @かくゆず
    @かくゆず 2 ปีที่แล้ว +253

    Is it just me or Chris’s POV of Connor is very detailed and sweet 😭 really shows what a sweet and caring person Chris is. (Hope I’m not over reading this ahh) Also the production is ✨✨✨ thank u Chris for bring this to us!

    • @karldennisbasibasi1689
      @karldennisbasibasi1689 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      I am noticing the same thing. Chris always take care in consideration on how to treat his Connor and I can feel it so much.

    • @bruhmoment3579
      @bruhmoment3579 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@karldennisbasibasi1689 his Connor????????

    • @FlaschenJoe11
      @FlaschenJoe11 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      @@bruhmoment3579 I mean....he feeds him, takes him for long walks....

    • @MelonHere20
      @MelonHere20 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@FlaschenJoe11 *wheeze*

  • @waterwitch8902
    @waterwitch8902 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Chris, I just wanted to thank you so much for your videos. I live in America and am not in good health to be able to travel. I have always found Japan to be a kind of connection to me. Ýou have given me a wonderful trip around the country with all your videos. So thank you so much and please stay healthy, happy and safe always. Blessed be

  • @HF_films
    @HF_films 2 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Honestly, the monkey footage looked so much like a David Attenborough documentary, props to Chris for such amazing cinematography. In fact the whole video felt like a netflix documentary. Amazing work chris!

  • @thatssogus
    @thatssogus 2 ปีที่แล้ว +273

    The “room of nothing” is probably for ski gear. Here in Italy most hotels in the alps have them.

    • @xXDESTINYMBXx
      @xXDESTINYMBXx 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      I don't think they would approve of bringing your wet ski gear in your room. My guess would also be on suitcases

    • @Lauren-yn9ze
      @Lauren-yn9ze 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@xXDESTINYMBXx Agreed, for cases. No way they'd let you bring wet ski gear and boots in the room, especially such a beautiful room with tatami

    • @thatssogus
      @thatssogus 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You guys will have to ask the hotel yourselves. It was just a suggestion based on what I’ve seen before, the space inside seemed too big just for suitcases…

  • @no_one01-5
    @no_one01-5 2 ปีที่แล้ว +217

    If you gaze into those eyes, you can almost see the glimpse of human levels of intelligence and consciousness.
    The monkeys look pretty smart as well.

    • @rmg480
      @rmg480 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      They had us in the first half, not gonna lie

  • @theodavis4565
    @theodavis4565 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I love coming back to watch your videos, they're always so cleanly shot with great transitions and drone footage *chef kiss* lovely work as always Chris

  • @lilisart
    @lilisart 2 ปีที่แล้ว +315

    this video really doesn’t deserve to be demonitized, it really made my day watching every minute of it 🐒🐒🐒

    • @edinkirkland879
      @edinkirkland879 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      same I can't stop watching their videos. especially this one.

  • @angie-juno
    @angie-juno 2 ปีที่แล้ว +95

    It’s really rare that a video can make me truly feel like I’m there - but your videos always do Chris. The quality of your editing, cinematography, music, narration and much more techniques that I probably don’t know about is just really beautiful. When you got to the monkeys, I felt like as if I was there, and I really want to go myself one day!

  • @savejeff15
    @savejeff15 2 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    Peak TH-cam content. There Is nothing that can top the two best British Japan TH-camr on a trip to the Japanese countryside

  • @Phatocatto
    @Phatocatto 2 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    14:58
    Conner: I'm here with my friend to try some sake.
    Chris: 'Did this wanker just friendzone me?'

  • @Jay_Wolfe
    @Jay_Wolfe 2 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    It's always fun watching Chris get redder and redder with each passing sip of sake.

  • @strikezrow
    @strikezrow 2 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    I've never seen Connor so happy as when he was looking at monke. He has found his kind. He has found home.

  • @benamp00
    @benamp00 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    15:03 'friend?' Chris' reaction reveals they're secret lovers, I knew it

  • @TheNextDr
    @TheNextDr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I love your style of storytelling Chris! I've loved your channel ever since I found it. Please keep doing what you do!

  • @sketcharmslong6289
    @sketcharmslong6289 2 ปีที่แล้ว +165

    Since the Ken Watanabe doc, Dave in Japan has placed himself in the blue sunglasses in the snow bracket

  • @BetterCallThall
    @BetterCallThall 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    You were so much happier and friendlier in this video and I *LOVED* it. I never thought I'd hear a smile in you voice without you roasting somebody but it turned out to be super wholesome.
    More happy, nice Chris please 🥺
    Edit: just propose to him already 🖤

  • @bonafide11
    @bonafide11 2 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    It’s adorable how excited Connor was about the monkeys lol

  • @skatastik101
    @skatastik101 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This series is so damn good! You guys have such great chemistry, we can really feel that you guys are good friends! Keep up the great work guys!

  • @CoolerXavier
    @CoolerXavier 2 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    Absolutely bunk that TH-cam would make the decision to demonitize this video. Thank you for all of your effort in bringing us this excellent content Chris and friends! TH-cam, get your act together you bunch of fools.

  • @sreka9460
    @sreka9460 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    23:28 is such a chaotic clippable moment. it'd look amazing out of context.

  • @Momo-le2rc
    @Momo-le2rc 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    10:32 so much swag in connors walk.. i LOVE ITTTT

  • @raithos
    @raithos ปีที่แล้ว +9

    "There's something about watching monkeys in the bath just relaxing that's just calming, 10/10" -Conner explaining the success of Wacky Weekend

  • @sayantanmazumdar3
    @sayantanmazumdar3 2 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    3 years ago, I couldn't even think these two would make such an iconic duo.

  • @bojxit52
    @bojxit52 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    4:30 wow, didnt expect connor and chris of all people to attempt the Hunter exam

  • @DuPz0r
    @DuPz0r 2 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    The filming locations, the narration and the cinematography is beautiful on this, Chris. 10/10, pretty good! 🐒

  • @Bun800
    @Bun800 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I think this is one of my favorite videos. I'd love to go to see the sake vending machines and the monkeys in the mountains in winter. All of the snow falling was beautiful

  • @SonaraRuna
    @SonaraRuna 2 ปีที่แล้ว +738

    FYI, this video's demonetized for unknown reasons - please give Chris your support by giving this whole thing a watch!
    EDIT: The TH-cam demon has reconsidered and re-monetized the video...but don't you just wanna watch some monkeys?

    • @tiatoshi9329
      @tiatoshi9329 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      It got monetized 😀

    • @inspiteofshame
      @inspiteofshame 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Or head over to Patreon and enjoy lots of behind the scenes videos. You can cancel after one month if you need to, so it doesn't need to cost more than 2 dollars.

    • @susie2251
      @susie2251 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      No ads on it for me still 😢

    • @Kage-jk4pj
      @Kage-jk4pj 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      he re-edited it so now its monetised again.

    • @Oakshield263
      @Oakshield263 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Dawid B Bot.

  • @FyreTeGo
    @FyreTeGo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Connor looks really peaceful sitting and watching the monkeys, love that particular shot you took Chris. Keep it up!

  • @Pytipss
    @Pytipss 2 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    Love the part when he says "We see ourselves in them. It's a beautiful sight" as you see a monkey biting the shit out of another monkey

    • @XSemperIdem5
      @XSemperIdem5 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      At some point in elementary school, we all had that one kid in class 😂
      Except the one in my kindergarten class went for ears with scissors 😳

  • @kiatsumi7355
    @kiatsumi7355 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    I've never been so close to crying just from watching a trip video. Lived in mountains since being born, but this is just breathtaking. I love every aspect of it, the station, restaurant, hot springs, sake. I can guarantee You, this video made me decide on visiting Japan one day. Thank You very much, the work done here is awesome!

  • @king-man5641
    @king-man5641 2 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    I actually did a presentation for my Japanese class a few days ago about JP's train culutre, and touched on Doai station. It's really cool to see Chris and Connor visit there

  • @soundlyawake
    @soundlyawake 2 ปีที่แล้ว +164

    I’m sorry but I’m gonna have to bellyflop into that thicc snow wall

  • @athena9120
    @athena9120 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    6:55 didn’t expect gojo to be there

  • @mikasa9167
    @mikasa9167 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    6:34 nobody is talking about this gojo art omg

  • @SoundlessAir
    @SoundlessAir 2 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    These wacky weekends are getting better and better every episode

  • @Ms_Wolffish
    @Ms_Wolffish 2 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    I love how Connor basically wears the exact same jumper in every Wacky Weekend video!

    • @norasyikinali6283
      @norasyikinali6283 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      He wears the same shirts and jumpers on his streams too. Guy just doesn't have that many clothes I guess.

    • @Ms_Wolffish
      @Ms_Wolffish 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@norasyikinali6283 Seems like Connor deserved "Laziest drip" more than Chris then!

  • @vanessaarmand2208
    @vanessaarmand2208 2 ปีที่แล้ว +94

    Chris, my former Tokyo International University colleagues and I have a story about that terrifying train station. We all took a hike up Tanigawa and almost died. We should have known this would be the result when our trip started at that Station from Hell which was even creepier in 2018 when we were there. There were no kawaii items in the station, just dread. And oh btw there's a monument to all those who have died on Tanigawa not far from that train station. 😰

    • @The_Custos
      @The_Custos 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Going to do a video on it?

  • @bellaloves2815
    @bellaloves2815 2 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    As a Canadian, I laughed the whole time as Connor slid around in sneakers and seeing Brits trying to maneuver such a snowy place

    • @mellichan1
      @mellichan1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      As a Tyrolean, I feel you

  • @lazybunny3155
    @lazybunny3155 2 ปีที่แล้ว +168

    Chris looked heart broken when Connor referred to him as his “friend” 🥺💔 friend zone forever

    • @urbanprojectz
      @urbanprojectz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      He got revenge in the Saki bit.

    • @gyneve
      @gyneve 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Well they are British, so that's likely sarcasm. Or it's genuine, which is likely unforgivable.

    • @a.jordan9288
      @a.jordan9288 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Connor is a tsundere as always.

    • @deoxxys
      @deoxxys 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      More like Chris's heart knows no friendship and hes like "huh I have a friend"?

  • @levcynical2861
    @levcynical2861 2 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    Chris commentary : "We can see human behavior in these monkeys, truly beautiful"
    Connor commentary : "As you can see this inn has beds"
    bruh😂

  • @Redagon
    @Redagon 2 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    i jsut love these 2 together, they make such a wholesome team. always glad to see both of em having fun exploring and shit. keep it up chris!

  • @jacqueagawlik7897
    @jacqueagawlik7897 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    What an incredible amount of snow! The monkeys are so cute! Thank you for taking us with you.

  • @artawhirler
    @artawhirler 2 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    While you two were floundering around in bottomless snowdrifts, Sharla and her friend were visiting Nara, where the sakura were in full bloom and they didn't even need coats.

  • @Adam_Zielinski
    @Adam_Zielinski 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    7:50, started expecting Dr Jelly to save the day

  • @spyscy
    @spyscy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Chris I’ve been following for years and years, and you introduced me to Connor with wacky weekend when you two first started, I’ve been binging Connor’s stuff for a few months now, and I’m just in love with this whole series now that I “know” both of you separately! Seems everyone else agreed this is the best series, hope you both keep doing this for a while longer!!

  • @bensantos3882
    @bensantos3882 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Love the monkeys, which is the best part seeing Connor react to them!

  • @Bean86
    @Bean86 2 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Had to turn my AC extra cold to have that bit of extra immersion. I definitely have to recreate that trip once the borders reopen (minus the train station workout). Thanks for another brilliant video Chris - keep up the good work and don't stop enjoying what you do.

  • @wtcajesuit
    @wtcajesuit 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Chris, this is probably among the highest quality Japan travel videos ever made! Well done!!

  • @Rain-jx1po
    @Rain-jx1po 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Those comfy snowy towns with the sake bar and hot springs look like heaven. Fantastic.