How to Spend 21 Days in JAPAN - Ultimate Travel Itinerary
Japan's an overwhelming place to explore. Spend your 21 days wisely!...
Living in Japan: I Need to Get Out of Tokyo
I'm always reminded of the joys of travel when having awesome encounters with strangers along the way; a Buddhist monk, a pizza salesman, and a German cyclist all made my day. Hope you enjoyed this change of pace and the more vloggy style. Toying wi...
Japanese Nightlife Etiquette: 15 Things You Need to Know
Tokyo is a 24hour nightlife city with all night bars, restaurants & karaoke. Make the most of it when you're here!...
The Worst Thing I've Done at a Japanese School
Dr Jelly is back for a final outing in a Japanese school with a song for the ages....
This Stunning Town in Japan Has a Big Problem
We begin our journey through Akita, a stunning region with a big problem....
12 Ideas We Should STEAL from Japan
Japan gets a lot of things right. Here's 12 things worth stealing!...
What $200 Gets You in Tokyo - Micro-Apartment Tour
We go inside 3 Tokyo apartments under 35m2 to see how small a Japanese apartment can get....
I Survived Climbing Mount Fuji | 18 Hours of Pain
Mount Fuji is Japan's tallest mountain at 3,776m. 10 years after my last attempt, I'm back to ensure Japan's most eccentric man reach the summit in time for his 50th birthday....
I RENTED a Japanese Convenience Store for a Day
I've officially lived in Japan for 10 long years! But it hasn't always gone according to plan....
Why NOT to Buy a Traditional Japanese House - 6 Reasons to Avoid
Many dream of renovating a traditional Japanese house. But the reality is renovating a Japanese home is far more difficult than most buyers realise. Here's 6 reasons NOT to do it....
I Slept in Japan's TINIEST Portable Apartment | Ft.@sharlainjapan
Japan is famous for its tiny apartments. But what happens when you take one on the road? @sharlainjapan and I head to Mount Fuji in Japan's tiniest portable apartment to find out!...
I Stayed in Japan's BIGGEST Hot Spring VS. Abandoned Ghost Town Feat. @CDawgVA
Kyushu is home to Japan's largest hot spring town of Beppu. @CDawgVA and I head off across the island on a road trip from ghost towns and Wagyu, to the stunning Takachio Gorge and a bizarre love hotel....
I Escaped to Japan's HIDDEN Mountain Village ?? 48Hrs Walking the Nakasendo
Japan might be known for its megacities such as Tokyo, but most of the country is just a pile of mountains. Over 48 hrs we walk the Nakasendo trail starting at the stunning village of Naraijuku, nestled in the remote mountains of central Japan. Feat....
I Drove to Japan's Snowiest Town | Winter Road Trip Feat. @CDawgVA
Japan's Snow Monkeys are famous the world over located deep in snow territory. On this Wacky Weekend we explore sake vending machines, venture into a creepy tunnel and meet the monkeys face to face! ...
24 Hours in AKITA | 4 Things to do in Japan's CHICKEN Capital
Akita is home to Japan's most luxurious chicken called Hinai Jidori. We go in search of the juiciest chicken, the cutest Akita dogs and the scariest monsters in Japan on our road trip across the region!...
Inside Japan's WORST Hotel Room | Feat. @CDawgVA
Japan's hotels are typically amongst the cleanest in the world. This one wasn't. As Connor and I head off for a Wacky Weekend around Shikoku, we confront a terrifying bridge, a village inhabited by 350 scarecrows and the worst hotel room in J...
I Spent 48 Hours on a Japanese DESERT Island
Japan has 6,852 islands. Around 430 are inhabited, but that number grows fewer each year. We sail out into the Sea of Japan to spend 48 hours on Tobishima Island in search of long lost 8th century treasure armed with questionable equipment....
Inside Japan's SLEEPER Train | $160 FIRST CLASS Room
Japan's overnight sleeper train is stunning. We ride 11 hours & 600km from Tokyo to Tottori on the Sunrise Express in search of the Tottori sand dune desert. FEAT. Natsuki who's on extended holiday after Journey Across Japan....
24 Hours in Nagasaki | 6 Things to do in Japan's Hidden City
Nagasaki is hidden away on Japan's southern coast. We explore the abandoned Gunkanjima Island, enjoy mouthwatering street food and bring back Dr Jelly one last time....
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...
What Driving in Japan is REALLY Like
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. ...
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....
Relaxing in a Japanese Hot Spring | 24 Hours in Kagoshima
Kagoshima is a hot spring wonderland and having arrived at our final destination, we explore a public bath house, a unique martial art and the award winning Wagyu beef as we finish Journey Across Japan. (I can't believe it either). ...
24 Hours in Fukuoka | Japan's Ramen Capital
Fukuoka is home to Tonkotsu Pork ramen, known as Hakata Ramen. In this episode of Journey Across Japan we spend 24 hours eating ramen, seeing Japan's biggest bronze statue and diving into the nightlife....
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 Made Friends with a Stranger at Japan's Oldest Hot Spring
Meeting strangers is half the fun of travelling. On my 2,000km Journey Across Japan, I arrive in the city of Matsuyama, where a friendly Japanese woman takes me under her wing for the day....
Japan's Most Expensive Tuna | $3.1Million Catch
In January 2019 a single tuna was sold for a staggering $3.1m. The week before I set off for my 2,000km cycle across Japan, we set off to north Honshu, where all of Japan's most prized tuna is sourced, to watch them get caught firsthand....
24 Hours in Japan's Inland Sea Paradise | Shimanami Kaido
The Shimanami Kaido cycle across Japan's Inland Sea is the most beautiful place in the country. The cycle route across the chain of islands that span it, is the best way to experience it. Even if it's one brutal undertaking on par with Mount ...
I Tried Being Vegan in Japan for a Day
I attempted to be a vegan for a day. It wasn't an overly fun experience, but at least I got to do it in the town they call the "Venice of Japan". And so our 2,000km Journey Across Japan continues....
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. ...
Eating Brunch at a Japanese Market | Kanazawa Street Food
Kanazawa city! We enjoy a 5 course brunch of Japanese street food at one of Japan's greatest markets on Day 12 of our Journey Across Japan....
I Got Stuck on a Japanese Mountain
Cycling in the Japanese countryside is an absolute joy - until your bike goes wrong. On Day 11 of Journey Across Japan, we get stuck on a mountain and I suffer my first crash....
Mount Fuji RUINED My Day
Mount Fuji is a spectacular wonder to behold. We head to Lake Kawaguchi at the base of the mountain to get a glimpse....
Japanese Mountain Training | 24 Hours of Hell
We visit the sacred mountains of Yudono and Gassan to undertake Yamabushi mountain training....
Is this Japan's Most Mouthwatering Ramen?
Ramen is one of Japan's best loved dishes. We're off to Kitakata, where the dish has shaped the towns identity. 日本語字幕付！...
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....
Japanese Nightlife Etiquette | Beginner's Guide
Japanese nightlife etiquette can be a bit intimidating when visiting Japan for the first time. We go over some useful tips for first time visitors....
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! ...
Where's the Best Place to Live in Japan? City vs. Countryside
Japanese city life and country life are a world apart. In this video I discuss my experiences of both lifestyles and weigh up the pros and cons....
6 Must Try Japanese Dishes in Aomori
Discover six must try Japanese dishes in Aomori prefecture....
Why Japan is the Snow Capital of the World
We visit Fox Village and enjoy snow whilst nearly getting frostbite in a horrific blizzard....
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....
Japan's Biggest Morning Market
Japan's biggest morning market is a culinary wonderland....
Meeting a Japanese Mummy | Fukushima
We come face to face with Japan's best preserved Mummy....
6 Must Try Japanese Foods | Iwate
We discover six must try Japanese dishes in Iwate prefecture....
The Village in Japan Where they Believe Jesus Died
We visit a town in north Japan where the locals genuinely believe Jesus visited and was ultimately laid to rest....
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....
HAVING AN IDENTITY CRISIS at Japan's Deepest Lake
Hashtag retweet loads of fun....
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....
Wandering through the Aokigahara Forest | Japan
The Aokigahara Forest (青木ヶ原) , or "Suicide Forest" has an infamous reputation for being a suicide hotspot and in recent years, it's received global attention to numerous films, documentaries and articles. ...
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....
Can the introverted thrive in rural Japan?
Still very much topless, Pete hands more of your fax machine questions to Christoper-chan! ...
Why climbing Mount Fuji isn't fun!
Even with those funky little sticks people seem to enjoy using. ...
The cabin in the woods
Pete and Chris are back on the pod trail, and they're oddly enough stuck halfway up a mountain in a spooky cabin in Kobe! Who will get eaten first?...
