Natsuki and I get more than we bargain for when we go in search of long lost treasure on a remote island in the Sea of Japan - armed with a sword and an airport metal detector....
2020-10-01 02:41:06 +0000 UTC View Post
We've certainly no shortage of things to discuss in this month's Patreon live show!
From the imminent launch of Journey Across Japan: Escape to Fuji, to a s...
It's not everyday you get to produce your own therapy.
Often while I'm stuck indoors editing away for hours on end, I like to have some music on or the ...
For those of you who've listened to me drone on forever about wanting to make a cinematic video in Tokyo at night ("LIKE BLADE RUNNER INNIT"), you'll be shocked and surprised to learn I...
AN IMPULSE PURCHASE 8 YEARS IN THE MAKING.
But how could such a beautiful creation spark so much childhood resentment?
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2020-09-19 01:47:03 +0000 UTC View Post
6 days.
5 prefectures.
1,000km.
An action-packed journey through the mysterious Japanese Alps, wandering through creepy abandoned buildings,...
2020-09-12 15:38:35 +0000 UTC View Post
So a couple of days back I was visiting a friend in neighbouring Iwate prefecture, and after he shot off in the evening to meet someone better, I grabbed my new camera and went f...
2020-09-04 16:09:57 +0000 UTC View Post
**UPDATE** - This video is now available in 5k!
Well August was certainly a fun month (utterly absurd temperatures aside).
From the long awaited "Dr...
Following on from last week's intense live show with Natsuki, I'm rather looking forward to our far more chilled out Patreon live show this weekend.
August was certainly a f...
Natsuki's Birthday Live Show is now all set and ready to go!
We've got the candles. We've got the sake. And we've got the biscuits.
All we need is you.
So this week the Abroad in Japan channel's in-house rock legend turns a year older and to celebrate, Natsuki and I are hanging out for a few days, including this weekend when we're doin...
So this morning I received a wonderful, albeit unexpected surprise.
I opened my inbox to find an email from Shin Suzuma, the acclaimed musician behind the song “...
2020-08-14 13:07:34 +0000 UTC View Post
Unsurprisingly, not everything goes according to plan when filming an Abroad in Japan video. In fact it's a bloody miracle if everything goes right.
2020-08-13 03:51:08 +0000 UTC
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The arch villain of the Abroad in Japan Cinematic Universe is back.
So this week instead of my film recommendation, I sat down with Risottoro to hear hi...
So tonight I went to meet my arch nemesis Risottoro for a catch up and over dinner he suddenly springs a surprise live show on me that he wants to do this evening.
FASTEN your seatbelts.
We're going on a road trip.
What Driving in Japan is REALLY Like
► 2020-08-03 15:37:13 +0000 UTC
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Frustrating.
Educational.
Rewarding.
Cars.
These are just some of the words i...
2020-07-31 16:11:52 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey guys,
I'm pleased to announce July's Patreon Exclusive Live Q&A will be held this weekend!
The show kicks off on Sunday 26th at 07:30am Japan time, which means for...
Good news!
Ryotaro’s restaurant wasn’t just good - it was rather spectacular.
Though to be fair, it’s not as if he runs it himself or c...
Beyond the relentless sarcasm, beyond the culture, the cuisine, the Ryotaro or even the Natsuki, the Abroad in Japan channel has always been about escapism.
Though to be...
LIVE SHOW WITH NATSUKI on Abroad Perspective
Saturday at 10pm Japan time!
Aka. Tomorrow.
Join the fun: 2020-07-17 16:04:34 +0000 UTC View Post
This week, Natsuki and I planned to be on a remote island in the Sea of Japan, digging up long lost treasure. It was going to be glorious.
ALAS yesterday's hellish storm...
Once again after 5 long years, I find myself in possession of my very own automobile.
It's a time for rediscovering the joys of driving and wallowi...
So a couple of weeks back, I was draped over the back seat of a taxi in Tokyo, when I quietly snapped this photo.
Even though I liked the photo, my initia...
2020-07-06 17:31:56 +0000 UTC View Post
LET'S FILM FRIDAY.
First off, a huge thanks for all the kind words on the latest video guys. To my shock and surprise, 'Why I Don't Watch Japanese TV' has gone on to...
2020-07-03 17:04:23 +0000 UTC View Post
So over the last couple of days many of you guys have been asking me how I pulled off the blue screen scene in the recent "Why I Don't Watch Japanese TV" video.
Finally,...
Hey guys,
So this morning due to some technical errors with
2020-06-27 19:42:49 +0000 UTC
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After wave after wave of tedious technical issues, at last this weekend the new video on Why I Hate Japanese TV will be out on the Abroad in J...
*****UPDATE****
HEY GUYS** This Live Show has been rescheduled to 22:00 JST on Sunday 28th. I've not taken the decision lightly (it's the first time I've done this in almost 4 years). Ho...
A horrifying image from the upcoming video on why I hate Japanese television.
Because I figured if you're going to critique Japanese TV, first you must become ...