12 Things to Know Before Coming to Japan: Behind the Scenes Patreon Vlog | The Return of Natsuki

Hey guys,
I hope you've all had a great week so far!

So it's been a record breaking month in August in terms of releases, with 5 new videos this month alone, and no signs of stopping going into September, with another 4 exciting videos in the works.

Tonight just saw the release of a "12 Things You Should Know Before Coming to Japan" featuring good old Pete Donaldson. We've been discussing filming a podcast for the last year and a half so it feels great to finally make it happen - depending on how it performs, we may look into doing more before the year's out.

► Watch:https://youtu.be/JkbtMPzlig8

Some may argue we did film essentially film a podcast episode, ALAS it's so much more than just a Podcast recording. There's a staggering amount of really useful B-roll footage of Japan, an onslaught of Japanese vocabulary to learn on screen, Pete Donaldson waving his hands around like a hentai octopus and even a sketch with a snuggly pillow in the opening minute of the video.

What more could you possibly want?
- Well how about the behind the scenes video recording?

Today's video clocked in at 14 minutes, however we actually filmed for 45 minutes (the length of the podcast). It was a shame as we had to cut out tons of useful information and amusing segments, in order to get it down to a length people would be willing to watch (which is usually anything under 15 minutes).

In the behind the scenes video, there's no music or distractions - if you watch it, it's as if you're sitting in the room with us (in the baking hot recording studio with an absence of air con). It's the sort of fun thing you can play on the TV in the background while you're plotting to take over the world or make dinner.

12 Things You Should Know: Behind the Scenes | Patreon Exclusive
► Watch: https://youtu.be/KeCPilLNwtw

We've also got a new Podcast episode this week, where we discuss the JET programme and teaching English as a job in Japan, as well as answer questions sent in by listeners.
► Listen: http://hyperurl.co/nhgr30

Finally, this weekend I'll be catching up with Natsuki for the first time in two months! Together we'll film next week's Patreon Vlog - so if there's any questions you'd like to put to him, feel free to ask away in the comments below!

I'll reveal why I'm meeting him in the vlog (it's not just for a drink and a catch up) and fill you in on the spectacular videos you can expect next month, including a top secret mini-documentary that I'm filming next week that I've waited about 7 years to produce.

It promises to be quite the video (and no it doesn't involve Ken Watanabe sadly).
More details on that next week.

All in all, this month has been one of the best months in years; with 75,000 new subscribers joining us in August alone. The channel is really back on the rise, and I feel fantastically motivated to make the next few months really count for something.

It really is time to exceed the sky of time.

For now though guys, enjoys the videos and podcast and have yourself a splendid Friday!
- I need to go back to sitting beneath the precious air conditioning unit.

Chris