New Abroad in Japan Video Tomorrow! | Send Me Your Questions

They're still open, just at the limit at the moment. Keep your eyes peeled.

Hi Chris, really like your videos, and been following you for years now! Keep up the great work! Cant wait to see more of your content! My question will be, how is this whole situation around the world making you feel, while living in Japan? Will this change any of your future plans? For example, coming back to the UK or changing cities in Japan or moving to another country?

Hey Chris. I don't know if it's too late to pop in a question for your later video, but I'd like to ask: Do you feel it's important to have your "usual or true" self on camera? or do you feel the need to create a certain persona for the camera and videos?

H J

Hi Chris. You mentioned about another movie with Natsuki quitting smoking. Well with the new ban on smoking in Japan it might prove a good time to cover this subject with him ? Stay safe and well and maybe do a few live Facebook or YouTube sessions from home as we all like to see you on down time as well as slickly edited full on episodes Best wishes. Conrad.

You were the chosen one :o *bows*

Hi Luke. I'm not Chris obviously, but I live here too in Japan, in a city called Yokosuka. Hopefully by November you should be alright to visit. However, keep in mind since Corona virus' are seen as winter virus', there is a chance it may pop up again this winter, that is if it does prove to slow down a bit this summer. So I think you can plan your trip, but make sure you set yourself up to be able to get a refund if you can. Many hotel websites like booking and hotels.com let you get refunds but make sure you read the fine print. Good luck!

Nikolai “MUFFS” Lojek

Actually, I would love to take the 'Corona-given chance' to finally refresh my Japanese, so I am looking for an online course as well. Wanikani seems to be popular, but mainly covers Kanji and grammar, whereas I also want to refresh grammar and speaking skills. Nor sure whether you have any ideas as you have the chance for everyday 'life-practice ', but I thought I'd still ask. Thx!

Hey Chris! I know this is a bit late, but this is something that can be answered any time really, and just something that you could think about, maybe. Here it is. Would you ever consider releasing your Journey Across Japan GoPro and drone footage on DVD / blu-ray as official merchandise?

Hi Chris. When I was in London I spent a whole year in different host families. Do you know someone who did the same in Japan? I wonder how it was. Thanks. All the best.

This is not a question for the video, I just wanted to say that I really enjoy that you bold out every other paragraph in your articles. Makes it so much easier to read / focus.

in many videos you emphasize big cultural differences between japanese people and the rest of the world (this can obviously get in the way of making friends). have you made any good japanese friends other than Natsuki&Ryotaro in the 7 years of your life in Japan? do you think cultural barrier is too high, so foreigners mostly stick to each other when they move there? (im experiencing this issue in The Netherlands, so i was wondering if its like this in Japan as well)

You had plans for making a documentary and submitting it for a festival. Is that still a thing you are working towards? If so, what details are you willing to share?

So you plan on staying in japan long term or turning to the Uk? Or maybe somewhere new?

If i were to go to japan for about two weeks, would it be possible to make a friend in that time, and how would one go about it?

When will you read hate comments again? :D

Looking at the map on the abroad in Japan website makes me realize how much of the country (and topics) you've already covered in videos. Aren't you afraid that "the Japanese source of inspiration" will dry up? I mean, is there any wagyu left to try in Japan ;-) ?

If you come across or heard of any great online Japanese course for absolute beginners, that would be helpful! The class I was starting tomorrow just got canceled. 😅

Lady Long Limbs

How long does it take for you to plan and film those serious videos like the Tsunami type videos? Any plans to produce more of that kind of contents?

What would you like for your burthday?

Hey Chris will you ever open up the £20 patrion subscriptions again?

Benjamin McKechnie

I've been wondering about this, too! I rarely drink these days (as I've abstained for personal reasons), but I would like to enjoy a drink with a meal without having to feel pressured to get drunk if I visit Japan.

What changes have you noticed within yourself from the time you lived in England to now living in Japan?

Hi Chris! You've spoken in the past about how people in Japan love queuing (or at the very least are more tolerable of it than the rest of the world). My question - on a scale of perfectly acceptable to criminal offence, what is the stance on holding a place in line for a friend when queuing in Japan?

No question but I hope you, your friends, family and loved ones are all safe and sound in this surreal times we are living in.

Alev Akkor

Who is Chris Broad? (As in his background, family, things he misses about the UK and hates about Japan).

Have you looked at any other manga than GTO?

Stefan

Hey Chris, when did you realize that meron pan actually tastes great and isn't actually melon flavored despite its name? Also when are you going to start using your small coins in a tactical way when paying so that you get rid of them like everybody else does? Asking for a friend

Hello Mr. Chris! My question for you is: if you could go back and start again in Japan, what would you do different or would you even consider going to Japan knowing what you know now?

Rob Biberhofer

Hi Chris - you’ve talked about Japan being a collectivist society, as well as one where people try not to impose on each other. Do you find that people try to help each other out (i.e.,friendly neighbors) or people leave each other alone? Curious given the current circumstances. Keep up the great work!

Hey Chris! Do you still feel British after all these years in Japan, or are there any things or habits or whatever that are now lost on you in terms of your home country and British folks? Thanks for the great stuff! Lots of admiration from Moscow :)

Has your response to the virus forced you to cook more at home? If so, what are some of the recipes you're making for yourself?

Two questions: what are your favorite Japanese swear words and insults? and Is there any event that you would have liked to film but were unable to do so?

rafa UGM

Hi Chris, this April I should've come to Japan with an internship program with a japanese university, so I wanted to ask you how is it to work as a foreigner in Japan? Are you treated in any way differently?

What effect do you think Coronavirus will have on visiting Japan in the future? I'm hopefully visiting in November and am wondering how it will have changed

Luke Watts

I would like to know, from all of the Japanese people you have befriended during your time there, have you ever come across anyone that has cool family heirlooms such as sets of armour or a katana?

Michael Taylor

Do you remember your first earthquake experience in Japan? Can you tell us about it? Reason I'm asking is because when my boyfriend and I visited Japan in 2018, the thought that we might experience an earthquake never crossed my mind, however we arrived just in time for the Osaka earthquake. Damn near shat myself!

Your bookshelf video made me curious about which book you'd like to see adapted into a film and by which director? My pick would be Out by Natsuo Kirino directed by David Fincher but I suspect Satan will be skating to work before that happens.

Eels

Did you take notes when you were using Human Japanese?

Nikolai “MUFFS” Lojek

wih the current situation meaning you can film less, does this mean there's more chance of some bloopers videos? Maybe from journey across japan?

Chris Hunter

Have you had japanese food in UK recently (last 5 years)? How did it compare to the one you have in Japan?

Philippe Gosselin

so here is my question for you Chris: Do you know that feeling when you just realize that you are sitting in one of the most interesting, wonderful and crazy countries in the world and you are doing very well? Just pause in that moment and realize how far away from your original home you are right now? I think the feeling is very overwhelming and surely gives you the impulse to continue with all the things you learned to love and appreciate so much during your time in Japan.

Hey Chris, so I am planning to move to Japan when I complete my master's degree. Do you know of anyone with a graduate degree and only some Japanese language ability who has been able to find a stem job outside of engineering or medicine before moving to Japan? I'd prefer not to buy my way with the JET program if possible because I really don'tenjoy teaching and have a speech impediment. By the way, do you know any Japanese friends who have a stutter, because I do in both english and Japanese? (Domori ga aru?)

Do you have enough toilet paper?

Hello Chris, you once did video where you went go karting with Ryotaro. Would you be up to doing a Go Karting challenge starting from Kagoshima and ending in Beppu via going through Miyazaki?

Xenin

What is better for a first time visitor to Tokyo, having a jam packed itinerary or having no plan and just seeing what random things you stumble across? Much thanks!

Has your view and understanding of the Japanese people changed over time? Are there differences in the process of becoming friends with a Japanese person compared to say, a British person (level of reservedness, understanding of the benefits and boundaries of a friendship...)?

We’d like to travel to a more regional area in Japan, what are you recommendations

Aiken

Do you think japanese people are hoarders by choice because they couldn't just throw away unused item out of the house?

Niken Larasati

Hey Chris! My question may sound like silly due to the current situation but we are re-planning our next trip to Japan right now (normally we now would be right in Japan and celebrating Hanami) So my question is: you already did a video about Okinawa with Odigo Travel 3 years ago but what are your top 3 things to do (besides renting a car, go to the aquarium and visit Naha?)

Are you any closer to meeting Ken Watanabe?

You've often said your sarcasm fails spectacularly in Japan. Ever since then, I've been wondering what humor is like in Japan. How would you describe the general Japanese sense of humor? What sorts of things are commonly funny, or common jokes?

If someone said "...2016 is the peak Abroad in Japan content", what would you change in your current style to match the said year's quality? Would you even consider changing it?

My brain is daylight-saving-time-induced mush and I have no other questions to offer, but these look like they will make for a really fun video!

Nynke de Haas

I love Ask Abroad, so I'm stoked for this video! My question is, a lot of vegans have stated difficulty in eating in Japan. A struggle I'm concerned about that exists in a similar vein, is there any taboo against not drinking? I'm someone who doesn't drink, and it seems like the alcohol culture is a bit more normalized over in Japan. Is it considered rude to refuse alcohol, and if so, how would you recommend dealing with it in the most polite way? Love the videos, stay safe and healthy!

Hey Chris! Id like to know if you've watched James May, Our Man in Japan and if so was there an activity or place that he covered that you would like to have your own take on one day? Or perhaps another YouTuber has covered a topic that you might like to tackle yourself one day?

WraithBringer