Hey guys,
I'll keep it short and sweet - the next action-packed episode of Journey Across Japan: Frozen Frontiers is now up on Youtube!
This time around we hop aboard a beautiful, luxury steam train that only operates several weeks of the year, devour a sushi restaurant and reach Japan's most extreme Eastern point.
Riding Japan’s Most Luxurious Steam Train 🇯🇵 FIRST Class in Hokkaido
🍿 Watch:2023-05-23 19:49:05 +0000 UTC
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The FIRST Patreon behind the scenes episode is now up for Journey Across Japan!
Hitmen, igloos, dog sleds and ice villages - what a start to our journey it was.
But of course not everything went according to plan...
With a barrel of outtakes and deleted scenes, as well as the story of how it was made, there's plenty to learn in this first Patreon exclusive episode of four to come.
What REALLY Happened at Japan's Ice Village | PATREON Exc...
2023-05-21 02:56:05 +0000 UTC
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THE DAY HAS ARRIVED!
✅ 10 YEARS in the making.
The Abroad in Japan book is now on sale for pre-order! (Amazing final cover reveal soon).
HUGE thanks to Penguin for making this happen (if anybody from Penguin is here on Patreon, haha).
But you can get it here guys!
🍿 https://linktr.ee/abroadinjapanbook
I've dreamt of writing down the crazy stories and...
2023-05-20 14:45:35 +0000 UTC
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I'll keep this short and sweet guys...
IT'S OUT!!! 🍿
Go and watch the first leg of our journey to Japan's most remote and underrated region, an epic 1,000km trip to the coldest, most extreme place in the country.
The first Patreon Behind the Scenes episode will drop in a few days, but for now enjoy the video. Things certainly kick off with a bang.
- Literally.
2023-05-16 16:32:53 +0000 UTC
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Delighted to share that the Patreon Behind the Scenes episode for our Kyoto Bar video is now available to watch guys!
Including the story of our awkward encounter with yakuza during our shoot and how I almost set fire to a priceless kimono, along with hilarious outtakes, deleted scenes and bloopers of our crazy week running a bar in downtown Kyoto.
What Running a Kyoto Bar was REALLY Like 🇯🇵 Patreon Exclusive Vide...
2023-05-04 12:37:58 +0000 UTC
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At long last guys, I'm delighted to share the trailer for Journey Across Japan: Frozen Frontiers with you all here on Patreon!
A BIG THANK YOU to all of you for making this epic four-part series possible.
I'm incredibly proud that we're able to make Journey Across Japan the way we want, free from ads and sponsors and funded entirely by our viewership - AKA. you guys.
Having explored Japan's tropical para...
2023-05-01 09:23:49 +0000 UTC
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Hey guys!
Opening bars in Kyoto, moving to Tokyo and releasing Journey Across Japan next week - what a time to be alive!
Plenty to discuss as we catch up for our monthly Patreon live hangout, starting tomorrow at 23:00 Japan time.
Abroad in Japan PATREON LIVE | Tomorrow
Join: https://www.youtube.com/live/bRjJH0p_pI4?feature=share
Looking forward to see...
2023-04-29 14:30:22 +0000 UTC
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So I've got something fun for you today.
I’ve spent the last few days experimenting with Chat GPT, the AI chatbot that’s taken the internet by storm.
And having asked the omnipotent God for 10 Underrated places to visit in Japan, it instantly blurted out a list of 10 fantastic locations around the country - some I’d never have thought of - but all of which we’ve visited at some point on Abroad in Japan.
Below is the list along ...
2023-04-29 12:15:54 +0000 UTC
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Right after Japan reopened last year, I knew we had to do something to celebrate. Ideally, I would have loved to invite the entire world to the Abroad in Japan ramen shop, but for spectacular insurance reasons, that was never going to be a good idea.
So when I received a tip-off about a bar in Kyoto that we could rent out, redecorate, and operate under the Abroad in Japan name, I set off to Tokyo with Natsuki and Sharla to turn our dream into a reality.
We...
2023-04-26 15:26:31 +0000 UTC
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“A wise man climbs Mt. Fuji once, only a fool climbs it twice.”
- Over-referenced Japanese proverb.
First off, guys, many thanks for all the birthday wishes! 33 may seem like an unremarkable number, but it's one of the 7 or 8 times you get to enjoy the magic of having the same double digits in a lifetime.
As the years rocket past, it scares me to think it's been three years since I turned 30. I remember being 26 a...
2023-04-22 16:27:52 +0000 UTC
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Hey guys,
What a month it's been so far! I've faced the daunting task of trying to find a new studio space in Tokyo and it's been bloody difficult. But we may finally have a winner. Later in the week I'll be taking a look around and if we get it, the location will be fantastic. Keep your fingers crossed and I'll keep you posted!
Before I get into what else we've been up to, last week we had an Abroad in Japan episode on eating out on a budget.
Good go...
2023-04-17 12:15:46 +0000 UTC
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Hey guys,
Fresh off of the Kyushu Cycleathon, preparing to move to Tokyo for the first time in 10 years living in Japan and complete with a brand new haircut, it's time for our monthly Patreon live hangout!
I'll be revealing what really went on behind the scenes in Kyushu, how I feel about leaving Tohoku and what's coming up in April - as well as answering your questions of course, over some sort of alcoholic beverage. (Naturally).
It'll be tomorrow even...
2023-03-30 15:42:34 +0000 UTC
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Well guys, not only did we make it back alive from our 900km cycleathon around Kyushu, but somehow we were able to raise $550,000 for the Immune Deficiency Foundation.
Thank you to everyone who tuned in - no matter how brief or how long - during our 9 day journey. I realise many of you may have missed it due to work or unfamiliarity with Twitch (I feel like such a boomer using Twitch), but we shot the whole thing for an epic video coming out soon on Abroad in Japan.
2023-03-29 12:29:28 +0000 UTC
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Well guys, the day of reckoning is finally upon us.
Having arrived in Fukuoka and begrudgingly gone to Ichiran to carb load, we're all fuelled up and ready for tomorrow!
At 9am tomorrow Connor and I embark on our next epic cycle, this time around Kyushu and further than our previous manical journey across Hokkaido by around 100km.
I'm hoping I'll be able to get through it but my greatest fear is back pain! That was the mai...
2023-03-17 14:16:48 +0000 UTC
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Hey guys,
So in case you missed it, this week we released an episode where Sharla and I visited Japan's worst-rated place, the prefecture of Ibaraki.
In this Patreon Behind the Scenes with extensive outtakes and commentary, I reveal how not everything went according to plan when I got fined by the Police during the shoot!
But it was a fun trip to an under-appreciated place and I'm glad we were able to go!
What REALLY Happened in Ja...
2023-03-16 05:05:57 +0000 UTC
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Hey guys,
So tomorrow we’ve got a LIVE Q&A with Ryotaro for the first time in years!
We’ve let my arch nemesis into the Abroad in Japan studio and for two hours we’ll be answering questions and chilling out over lunch.
🍿Join Live Show:https://youtube.com/live/Q8XYAHIkIio
2023-03-11 16:08:42 +0000 UTC
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Hey guys,
Pleased to announce this month's Abroad in Japan live Patreon hangout!
We've plenty to discuss this month, from the recent shooting of Journey Across Japan: Frozen Frontiers, to the sake bar in Kyoto this week and the upcoming cycle in Kyushu with Connor.
The live show will be on at 10am on the 26th Japan time tomorrow morning, making it the evening of the 25th for most of you!
Abroad in Japan LIVE | Patreon | February Ed...
2023-02-25 05:05:16 +0000 UTC
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Hey guys,
Before we get into the next diary entry of Journey Across Japan: Frozen Frontier, a few days back I did a live show on the Chris Abroad channel. Due to a busy evening I ended up starting it at midnight as opposed to my usual 10pm start time and I ended up feeling rather dead during the show!
As a result I hid the live stream afterwards so it was no longer visible publicly - however I know a few of you would like to watch it/...
2023-02-25 04:49:23 +0000 UTC
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With Journey Across Japan: Frozen Frontiers wrapped filming in east Hokkaido, here’s the Patreon Daily Diary of what we got up to in the second episode of the series!
DAY 2: The Mythical Snow Train 🚂
Japan is the land of trains. Everyone loves a sleeper train or the Shinkansen, but few have ever covered the mythical Hokkaido winter steam train t...
2023-02-21 04:18:19 +0000 UTC
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FIRST OFF guys!
I want to say a big thank you to all the kind words regarding my engagement to Sharla. It means a lot and I’ve been genuinely moved by how amazing everyone has been about it all! If you want to find out how the proposal didn’t go according to plan at first (thank you British weather), I recommend checking out the most recent Abroad in Japan Podcast episode!
I’m pleased to say filming the latest series of Journey Across Japan series is now ...
2023-02-19 11:37:25 +0000 UTC
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Hey guys,
So three pieces of exciting news to announce today!
The first is that we’ve just started shooting Journey Across Japan: Frozen Frontiers in the snowy wilderness of east Hokkaido!
It’s a part of the island none of us have ever explored and two days in, it's already been fairly damn eventful. We've fallen off things at high speed, almost frozen to death and eaten some absurdly good food.
I can't wait to take you on the incredi...
2023-02-08 14:48:55 +0000 UTC
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So we recently set off down the Nakasendo trail deep in the mountains of central Japan - a stunning route of 69 villages and towns, on a route that once connected Edo (modern Tokyo) to Kyoto.
We were blown away by what we found; quaint streets with gushing streams, mysterious peaks looming overhead above villages lined with traditional wooden inns.
The Patreon exclusive episode is now up with deleted scenes and outtakes, as well as commentary on our trip and how...
2023-02-04 10:27:44 +0000 UTC
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Hey guys,
So after an epic 14 hour journey from London to Tokyo, I find myself back once again, basking in the warm afternoon sun shining through the windows of the Abroad in Japan studio. It feels so good to be back, from the longest trip I’ve had outside of Japan since 2015.
To many it appeared as though I was on holiday, but the reality is it was anything but - not that I can complain! Over the course of December and January, I tra...
2023-02-01 04:50:34 +0000 UTC
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Hey guys!
At last, I'm finally back in Japan, recovering from horrendous jet lag after an almost 14 hour long journey from London to Tokyo.
That being said it was a decent flight as I managed to binge watch Tokyo Vice featuring our beloved Ken Watanabe. I recommend giving it a watch for the great characters, decent script and wonderful cinematography!
Our first live hangout of the year will be tomorrow, as we take a look at what lies in store...
2023-01-31 06:10:07 +0000 UTC
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Abroad in Japan is back!
And we're hear to answer the question:
How far can you walk across Tokyo in an entire day?
I set off across the world's biggest city on a 25km odyssey through Asakusa, Ueno, Akihabara, Shimbashi, Roppongi and Shibuya,
Here's the Patreon behind the scenes episode featuring bloopers, outtakes and deleted scenes! As well as tips and advice for folks travelling Tokyo for the first time.
Wh...
2023-01-29 15:00:05 +0000 UTC
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A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR everyone!
I hope no matter where you are in the world today, you have a great start to 2023.
We’ve had quite the year and before I reveal my top 5 favourite Abroad in Japan episodes from 2022, first things first, here’s what you can expect in 2023.
These last 6 months the fitness journey has been front and centre. The journey took us from Hokkaido, the mountains of Niigata for the Spartan Race and even downtown LA to get pun...
2022-12-31 17:16:19 +0000 UTC
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Hey guys,
Hope you've had a wonderful post-Christmas few days!
I'll openly admit, it's my favourite week of the year, bridging the gap between Christmas Day and the anticipation of the New Year and I'd like to share tomorrow with you on our monthly Patreon live hangout.
We'll be discussing the year's many events, from my thoughts on America and LA, to the Chessboxing match and our London event, as well as what lies in store for 2023 with so...
2022-12-30 00:12:38 +0000 UTC
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Merry Christmas guys!
Today is quite possibly my favourite day of the year and not only do I get to enjoy it back home in the UK with the family for the first time in 3 years, but we were very lucky to have American Pete (Premiertwo) over as a special guest. It was a bit surreal but he entertained the whole family with his Midwest American charm.
We watched Die Hard, played Monopoly (I lost), Poker (I won yay), I beat my cocky Dad at Ches...
2022-12-25 23:41:29 +0000 UTC
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Merry Christmas guys!
Seriously what a crazy year it’s been - from the eardrum bursting beaches of Okinawa and snowy mountains filled with monkeys in hot springs to the streets of Los Angeles and even Ken Watanabe’s coffee shop.
It all ended with a punch to the face in LA and the ultimate Abroad in Japan Christmas party in London which I'd love to share with you here on Patreon, given how many of you were unable to make it! But I'...
2022-12-24 17:53:00 +0000 UTC
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What an incredible night guys!
For months this Chessboxing fight has loomed over everything I’ve done, haunting me day and night.
Last night over 350,000 watched the madness unfold as I came close to checkmating my opponent swiftly early in the fight, before I blew it and lost the Queen leading us into a 7 round nightmare.
But my mistake led to a far more entertaining fight for it.
Be advised, it's the most stressful thing you'll ...
2022-12-13 00:41:06 +0000 UTC
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