Abroad in Japan

You'll hear these 25 Japanese words pretty much every day in Japan - so it's worth knowing them. We wander through Tokyo for the day, using them in natural situations and discuss what they mean and how they're used. (Featuring Natsuki & his late Xmas presents).

Japan's street racing subculture can often feels at odds with Japan's image. We take a look at Drifting and visit the country's biggest drifting circuit to understand why it's popular and to try it for ourselves.

Having taught English in Japan for 3 years with 2,000 hours of classroom experience, I take a look at the highs and lows that come with the job, including my most awkward moment with a student.

In search of Japan's rarest Wagyu Beef, we end up staying the night in one of the country's most infamous haunted inns frequented by the Japanese elite.

Sake is one of the most delicate and prized beverages in the world. We travel deep into the Japanese countryside in search of one of the rarest varieties of sake (Doburoku), to brew it for ourselves and discover how it tastes. Doburoku is hard to find, but a rewarding discovery for those that taste it. The brewery we visited is an hour north of Sendai, and all the details on how to get there yourself can be found here!

The Coronavirus situation in Japan has been worsening in recent weeks. In this video I discuss major news and events from across the country and whether it's still safe to visit the country.

The Tohoku tsunami remains the costliest natural disaster in history at a staggering $200bn. Now 9 years later, we meet six remarkable people and hear the inspiring stories of how they overcame a disaster of unimaginable scale.（日本語字幕付き）

Sapporo snow festival is one of Japan's most popular annual events, but does it live up to the hype? We spent 48 hours in the city, eating, drinking and getting serenaded by random people.

Japan can be a confusing place. In this video, I reveal the things that still confuse me, the strangest thing I've seen in the country, and the frustrating time I was refused an apartment. Also, is cheating common in Japan and who will win the sword battle between Natsuki and Ryotaro?

Japan's Bullet Trains (Shinkansen) are a joy to travel on. Stylish, luxurious and futuristic, we ride inside the premium-first class cabin for the first time and experience railway travel on another level.

Engrish. Japanglish. Whatever you want to call it, when Japanese-English marketing goes wrong, the results are spectacular. But WHY is English used so frequently in Japan and how bad can it really get?

What do I dislike about Japan the most? Why do strangers here always randomly ask your age? Who's in my basement? And how did a Giant Hornet once lead me to almost crash my car? The answers to all these questions and more, lie within.

Japanese TV is beloved the world over. But is it really as good as people think it is? I recount my three most awkward experiences on Japanese Television and reveal my reasons for why I avoid watching it.

Driving across Japan can be a lot of fun. Now that I've bought a new car it's time to go on a road trip from coast to coast in search of adventure and mayhem.

Translating between Japanese and English can go horribly wrong. We explore HOW and WHY, as well as the most common mistake made by all new Japanese learners.

Sushi is an iconic Japanese cuisine beloved by nearly all. But what’s it like to own a sushi restaurant in Japan? I spent a week with the owner of a top sushi restaurant to uncover life behind the scenes and discover the one thing NEVER to do in front of a sushi chef.

Does living in Japan for 8 years make you a better person? Let's find out.

We go inside a $20,000 per month Japanese apartment in the heart of Harajuku, Tokyo. But how good can it really be? Let's take a tour!

6 days, 1,000km. We journey across Japan in search of Mount Fuji, through the mysterious and mountainous region of the Japanese Alps. Join us as we travel through jaw dropping locations both stunning and bizarre on a road trip like no other.

Love hotels are big business in Japan. But not all stay open forever. As we begin our Journey Across Japan from Tokyo to Mount Fuji, we get lost in a quarry, stumble across an abandoned love hotel and taste Fish & Chip Pringles. EPISODE 1 in our blockbuster 6 part series!

Japanese cuisine boasts the most delicious food on the planet. BUT there are spectacular exceptions. Continuing our Journey Across Japan, we find the worst food in Japan, stay in a log cabin and discover an incredibly creepy location. EPISODE 2 in our blockbuster 6 part series!

Japanese Hot Springs (Onsen) can't be beat. ♨️ This week we produce a Japanese commercial in a single day, walk the streets of Takayama and hop in a private bath as we continue our Journey Across Japan. EPISODE 3 in our blockbuster 6 part series!

Japanese Capsule Hotels are an experience everyone needs to have. (Only once). This week we escape from a Typhoon by staying in our own capsule hotel, and find ourselves lost in the tomb of Japan's largest pyramid (yes, seriously). EPISODE 4 in our blockbuster 6 part series!

Not far from Mount Fuji is Japan's biggest British theme park; a park so large it has its own working railway! This week on Journey Across Japan we visit the most iconic viewing point of Mount Fuji, wander the streets of a British theme park and maybe - just maybe - get a view of Fuji once and for all. Featuring a cameo from Natsuki! EPISODE 5 in our blockbuster 6 part series!

1,000 yen can go a long way in Japan's no.1 dollar store. With stunning views of Mount Fuji, the greatest car gadgets ever devised and Japan's cutest volcano, Joey and I end our odyssey through the Japanese Alps. EPISODE 6 in our blockbuster 6-part series!

We go inside a luxury Tokyo apartment on the rooftop of a Shibuya tower, to see how far $25,000 a month's rent can go.

Christmas in Japan can feel like an alternate reality, where KFC took over the world. I reveal why I usually avoid Japan during the festive season and why you shouldn't visit in late December.