Staying in Japan's $100 IGLOO Hotel vs. $1,000 PRIVATE Bath Inn
Japan is famed for its unusual accommodation. On Day 2 of our Journey Across Japan, we stay overnight in an IGLOO, & traditional inn with a huge PRIVATE bath and produce a music video!...
I Flew in Japan's Most Dangerous Airplane | Nightmare at 10,000 Feet
We fly over Japan's most active volcano, Sakurajima, before heading to the subtropical paradise of Yakushima island. But not all goes according to plan. Journey Across Japan: The Lost Islands begins!...
What ¥1,000 Buys You in Japan's No.1 Dollar Store
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 ...
I Spent a Day in Japan's Biggest British Theme Park
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 ...
I Rented an ENTIRE Japanese Capsule Hotel | $500 Room Tour
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 o...
Inside a PRIVATE Japanese Hot Spring Hotel Room | 1,000 Year Old Bath
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!...
I Tried Japan's WORST Food (So You Don't Have To)
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 ou...
Inside an ABANDONED Japanese Love Hotel
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 bloc...
Inside Japan's Most Expensive Bullet Train | $750 Seat
Japan's Bullet Trains 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....
48 Hours at Japan's Biggest Snow Festival
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....
How Does Japan's Rarest Sake Taste?
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. ...
Japan's Most Dangerous Obsession Explained | Drift Racing
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....
I Spent a Week with Japan's Biggest Rock Star
I spent an amazing week with Japanese rock legend Hyde (of L'arc en Ciel fame), getting to know the man behind the mask and helping my good friend Natsuki's dream come true....
Climbing Mount Fuji | 8 Hours of Hell
Climbing Mount Fuji: In August, a friend and I climbed Mt Fuji. The climb was worth it for the amazing Fuji sunrise and for that I recommend it. ...
6 Must Try Japanese Dishes in Tokyo | Tsukiji Street Food
Tokyo Tsukiji market is home to mouthwatering street food. We wander through and uncover many of the must try dishes in the world famous market....
I Tried Japanese Language School for a Day in Tokyo
Japanese language schools are one of the most popular pathways into Japan. I spend a day in the classroom and try not to make a fool of myself....
12 Things You Should Know Before Coming to Japan
Travelling to Japan can be daunting. Make sure you go prepared with this list of tips to help you get the most out of your trip!...
What Owning a Love Hotel in Japan is Like
Love hotels are big business in Japan, worth an estimated $40bn to the economy. For the first time ever we take a look behind the scenes of a love hotel and meet the charismatic owner who's built his world around the business....
What to do in Hiroshima & Miyajima | 6 Must Try Travel Ideas
Hiroshima and Miyajima Island are essential places to visit on a trip to Japan. We pass through the city in search of Okonomiyaki pancakes, Itsukushima Shrine and Japan's first Pizza vending machine! Joined by awesome friend and Japan first timer...
I Ate Japan's Deadliest Dish | Poisonous Blowfish (Fugu)
Blowfish (Fugu) isn't a delicacy to be taken lightly, given that the poison within the fish can cause paralysis. Ryotaro and I travelled to Yamaguchi - Japan's home of Fugu - to see the dish being prepared and to taste it for the first time....
Why Himeji is Japan's Greatest Castle
Himeji Castle is Japan's most famous castle; but does it live up to the hype? Ryotaro and I visit for the first time as we continue our Journey Across Japan, visiting the world's largest suspension bridge along the way. ...
24 Hours in Osaka | 6 Things to do in Japan's Nightlife Capital
Osaka is Japan's nightlife capital; a vibrant city home to amazing food and people. On Day 17 of Journey Across Japan we spend a night out taking in the city! Leave us a LIKE if you enjoyed joining our night out!...
24 Hours in Kyoto | Japan's Best Monkey Park
Kyoto Monkey Park is loved by all. We make our way through it and uncover the mysterious monster street on Day 16 of Journey Across Japan with Pete Donaldson....
I Got Lost in Kyoto with only a Paper Map
Kyoto is difficult to navigate with Google Maps, let alone using a paper map. On Day 15 of Journey Across Japan we get lost in Kyoto....
Inside a Haunted Abandoned Japanese Tunnel
Japan is littered with eerie abandoned sites and in Day 5 of my cycle, Joey the Animeman challenges me to enter and explore one....
Eating a Mountain of Crispy Japanese Fried Chicken
Crispy Karaage Fried Chicken is one of Japan's greatest dishes and on Day 4 of our trip across Japan, I'm challenged to eat a mountain of the stuff....
24 Hours in SENDAI | 10 Things You Need To Do
We explore Sendai city and nearby Matsushima Bay for 10 things you can do in the area in just 24 hours!...
Japanese Mountain Training | 24 Hours of Hell
We visit the sacred mountains of Yudono and Gassan to undertake Yamabushi mountain training....
Japan's Biggest Gaming Obsession Explained | Pachinko
Pachinko is Japan's biggest game. And yet many people overseas have never even heard of it. ...
We Ate the World's Largest Dumpling | Tokyo
5.5 pounds of Gyoza dumpling. Two people foolish enough to try it. To Tokyo!...
Escaping to a Secluded Japanese Mountain
People often romanticise the idea of retreating to a secluded mountain, to a temple or shrine. Now I can see why. (Even if the tranquility is somewhat disturbed by the presence of Ryotaro)....
48 hours in Hokkaido | Road Trip Across Japan
Let's discover Hokkaido by hopping in a car and going on a road trip across its stunning landscape. ...
Staying at 1,000 Year Old Japanese Hot Spring Resort
Japanese hot spring towns are the perfect place to relax, unwind and enjoy the seasons. Let's drink things and dive into an onsen....
Tasting a Japanese Horse Meat Barbecue
Horse meat is a popular dish in Japan. We're going to try one of the most famous cuts in the country in the northern prefecture of Aomori. ...
5 Must Try Meat Dishes in Japan
Japanese food is glorious; especially when it comes to meat dishes. We explore five popular Japanese meat dishes you need to to try....
48 Hours in Sapporo | 6 Things to do in Hokkaido's Capital
Sapporo in Hokkaido is Japan's most northern major city. We go and explore it in search of the cuisine and fun things to do! ...
6 Must Try Japanese Dishes in Aomori
Discover six must try Japanese dishes in Aomori prefecture....
5 Things to do in Akihabara | Tokyo
Akihabara is one of Tokyo's most popular destinations. We go in search of the best the area has to offer....
Staying on Japan's Most Mysterious Island | Sado
Sado Island: We travel out into the sea of Japan to the island of Sado for the weekend....
Staying at a Tokyo Capsule Hotel
Capsule hotels in Japan are dream come true for budget travellers - particularly in upmarket Ginza in Tokyo....
Japan's Biggest Morning Market
Japan's biggest morning market is a culinary wonderland....
6 Must Try Japanese Foods | Iwate
We discover six must try Japanese dishes in Iwate prefecture....
Japan's Most Expensive Beef | Wagyu
Wagyu (和牛肉) literally means "Japanese beef". MATSUSAKA wagyu is hailed as the greatest beef in Japan and we went to try it firsthand....
Monster Ramen Challenge | Akihabara, Tokyo
MEGA PORK RAMEN: On a trip to Akihabara in Tokyo, we went head to head to see who could finish a ridiculous mountain of ramen first....
Japan's Most Stunning Onsen | Hot Spring
Japanese onsen (hot springs) don't come much better than this. ...
North Japan's Most Scenic Spot | Geibikei Gorge
I've never felt so relaxed in all my life....
Okinawa | Japan's Ultimate Getaway | What to Do
I waited 4 years before going to Okinawa. Honestly, I'm not sure why - if I'd known about it sooner, I probably would have gone there every year. Witness Japan's best beaches, snake sake, and the most beautiful waters in the world....
Experiencing Japan's Biggest Annual Event | Cherry Blossom Season
Cherry Blossom (Sakura) season is a such a huge deal Japan that 60% of the population takes part. This year my friend Ryotaro and I threw ourselves into the festivities at one of the best viewing spots in north Japan....
Skiing at Japan's Funnest Resort
Skiing in Aizu, Japan! Adventure. Excitement. Swedish Pirates: In the last few months of ski season my friend Ryotaro and I decided to travel to a prominent ski resort in north Japan. It was quite the trip with skiing, snowmobiles, ice fishing and a ...
How to Suck at Pottery
This video was a tie up with Kasama city. Went out with some friends on a trip to Kasama in Ibaraki and decided to make a casual vlog along on the way. Witness some fine pottery skills and a terrifying robot parrot from your nightmares....
Staying at a Traditional Japanese Inn & Hot Spring | Ryokan
Staying at a Japanese Inn (Ryokan) and relaxing in a hot spring (Onsen) are two of the greatest experiences you can enjoy in Japan. The third is eating Wagyu Beef. So let's see all three in one video....
Tokyo's Freshest Sushi | Tsukiji Fishmarket
Tsukiji is the world's largest fish market (It's real sushi - not that awful stuff you get off of a conveyor belt)....
How much is Japan's most expensive train?
Chris asks the question that’s on everyone’s lips… do you have HIGH ENERGY? And we tear through your messages, still warm from the fax machine. ...
Why climbing Mount Fuji isn't fun!
Even with those funky little sticks people seem to enjoy using. ...
