*IMPORTANT* Hey guys, setting my usual sarcasm aside for once I hope you’re all safe right now. Like a lot of the documentary style videos on this channel, this video was filmed many weeks before its release. We shot this long before the Tokyo lockdown; as I mentioned in last week’s video, for several weeks now I’ve been self isolating in my apartment with a stash of cup noodles, where I’ll be staying for the rest of April (and likely beyond at this point). I considered postponing this video given it’s set outdoors, but I figured anything that provides an escape from the ongoing situation can only be a good thing (especially given how hilarious Ryotaro was in this episode with his love of “different air”). As always, many thanks for watching guys and stay safe. I’ll be back later this week with another video and hit the like button if you enjoyed the show!

Ryotoro's "acting sad skills" are legendary.

"freelance peasant" should be your new business card tagline chris

It took them 15 seconds to make a bowl of noodles Holy 😳

I'm a Japanese and I went to Spain and found that they have a great bullet express train there as fast and smooth as Shinkansen. Then I found out the logos "Hitachi" are written on the body of the Spanish bullet train. So, it was made in Japan

I like the thought of Ryotaro holding onto an unopened pack of umeboshi for the next several months, waiting for a fan to approach him so he can offer them one.

Gosh imagine paying $750 to sit in luxurious silence and then have these two guys going on about the seats and the snake light haha

I'm Japanese, but I haven't been in Gran Class yet. I am grateful that you are telling me about Japan correctly. (I'm using Google Translate, so I'm sorry if I made a mistake.)

I loved watching this it was jokes, next time I'm in Japan I'm definitely going to find out just how different that air is in the Grand-class cabin

Ryotaro looked like he was saying goodbye to a loved one when he got off the train 😆

2:24 When a mommy bullet train and a daddy bullet train love each other very much...

Ah yes, the "Gran Class". My gran loves this. Finally, a train seat-class specifically designed for people like her.

Ryotaro: "It looks like a Gundam." Chris: "It looks like a mating ritual."

New item on Japan bucket list: Ride Shinkansen back and forth between Tokyo and Sendai until run into Ryotaro and get free salted plum snack thingies.

Chris: "...It's like the girl approaches the guy, right?" Ryotaro: "It's always like that." Chris: [visible confusion] 2:39

I would watch Ryotaro if he had his own channel, he is just such a delight to watch. Puts a smile on my face everytime

“When is Ryotaro the Movie coming out?” This is Ryotaro the Movie.

Ryotaro is the most western Japanese man I've ever seen.

Fun fact: there is actually an anime where those trains transform to a mech called shinkalion. 👍

The cleanliness of Japan is mind blowing, everything looks pristine!

I’m Japanese, but I’ve never got on this train. I’m a high school student and have been learning English for 3 years. I always watch your videos and improve my listening skills. Thanks for reading!

Ryotaro is a top-tier human being. I need a friend like him.

The JR pass is indeed LEGIT the best thing ever, so worth it for seeing as much of Japan as you could want.

Train blows by in 5 seconds and it only takes 15 seconds to get a good meal... not sure which is more impressive.

other youtubers: sponsored by raid shadow legends Chris: sponsored by a Japanese bullet train company

Please tell me we’re going to get “How luxury is that?” on a shirt

Hi there! Great you mentioned the JR Rail Pass. When we have been to Japan in 2006 we also got it, and it is a bliss for every tourist. Just as you said: not only is it cheap, but it also provides so much flexibility. And I totally agree: if you are in Japan, you have to ride the Shinkansen! Cheers to all! Shen

I’m gonna go to Japan just to meet Ryotoro, his presence fills me with joy.

10 billion passengers, 50 years, and not even one fatality? Holy shit.

"Different Air" "How luxury is that?" "Guaranteed" Some more for the sound board.

As an American, I am extremely jealous of this. I wish we here in the states would implement high speed rail. *sigh*

20秒くらいで差し出され、20秒くらいでリョウタロウが魔法のように消し去ったで草

"Let's make the fastest trains to make the journeys shorter!" "Let's make the seats so luxurious you feel short-changed by such a short journey!"

Hope you haven't run out of your stash of cup noodles.

This was the most recent video that had been uploaded when I discovered this channel, hard to believe that was only a year ago. It feels like I've seen every video on both channels multiple times in that time and it's amazing how quickly Abroad in Japan became one of my favourite things to watch, I'm so grateful for the humor and escapism that only this channel can provide :)

8:21 The girl at the back be like: โ๏∀๏ใ

"Girls always approach guys isn't that always the way?" "I'd ride Granclass on my second honeymoon" Ryotaro; Ladies Man confirmed.

i have to take my hat off to chris: when you get invited by large japanese companies to come and try out their product, you know you've made it big. same for that video on that musician. congrats man. you really deserve the success you're having on your youtube channel.

I lived in Japan for 2 years, and my (now ex) wife and i traveled on the shinkansen a few times. She did it more often as she traveled for work. We didn't get to try Granclass, but we did travel in the Green cars on both our main trips. Really enjoyed being on them. =)

If they take 15 seconds to make a noodle bowl, how does McDonald even survive?

now we know when chris will use granclass - when he wants to impress ryotaro on their second honeymoon

“Even the door is different” Me when I’m fascinated with every trivial matter.

Man, i love everything about Japan Amazing country, people and scenery.

Watched a bunch of your videos. I think what strikes me the most is that you had the wherewithall and courage to nut up and completely relocate to another part of the world. Need more people like that. The world was put here to be engaged with. Cheers bro 🍻

One thing everyone should know about the Welcome Suica is that (unlike with normal Suica) you cannot refund the remaining charge in it. So be sure to spend all of the charge in it, as you cannot use the card on your next Japan trip due to the card being valid only for 28 days.

“Freelance Peasant” isn’t that bad of a title haha

Brilliant.. Definitely will watch it a few times before my travel to Japan.

You guys are SO OUTSTANDING! I'M COMING TO EXPERIENCE SOON! THANK YOU

Hi Chris, I’m a native Japanese translator. I’ve been binge watching all your videos during the quarantine period, and I’ve noticed that there are some comments from Japanese viewers requesting Japanese subtitles for your videos. As a Japanese, it’s interesting to see Japan from a foreigner’s point of view and I also think that Natsuki’s outgoing personality serves as a good role model for other Japanese people who aspire to acquire English but are too shy or unconfident to speak it. Anyway, I’d love to help out with the subs if you’re interested in broadening your target to Japanese people. 頑張ってください！これからも応援しています(^^)

1945 : nuclear attack 1964 : world's fastest train Biggest comeback in the history of the world

Risottoro's face always brings a smile to my face. And a feeling of unease.

Japan is amazing. Always impressed by the level of order, efficiency, structure and cleanliness in Japan. Rest of the world take notes...

The most unexplainable thing is: how the hell one eats noodles wearing a white turtleneck!??? We have a confirmation that Riotaro is a wizard.

As a tourist who've visited Japan in 2019, I can't recommend the JR Pass enough. Be warned however, if you buy it in advance, YOU MUST BRING THE ORIGINAL VOUCHER WITH YOU. There will be no reprints and no acceptance of copies or digital versions. You've lost or forgotten it? Tough love sunshine, buy another one. So, talking from experience: while you may save a bit by buying it in advance, my advice would be to buy it in-situ at a train station. It may save you a massive headache.

Beautiful video and fun filled! ! Lov the descriptions and talk between the two...would love to take this dream journey....I love Japan

This is the most informational channel I've watched about Japan train very helpful especially if you're a tourist 👏👏

Ryotaro was so happy, he completely forgot that he's the villain of this story! Thank you for this beautiful video, guys! ❤️

Risottaro’s new quote: “How Luxury is that” also a great title

11:57 she’s adorable 😭

I cannot like this video enough- Shinkansen, Chris and Risottoro, what an absolute treat!

"I've got a normal human sized arm" - you've had to convince someone before, haven't you

Ryotaro is like that one friend who always down to do anything and has everything planned beforehand

That cut to the old-school bullet train at 0:30 was slick!

Man, I truly love your channel, it’s so well done! Cheers and thanks for the wonderful content.

So basically Japanese businessmen ride on a train going as fas as F1 cars. What a country.

1:54 and that's how baby trains are made.

5:17 Me when I see a really fast bullet train

Rather than taking premium seat on the Shinkansen, I recommend staying at a better hotel at your destination or spending more luxurious dinner. The Shinkansen is comfortable even in economy class, and the ride time is VERY short anyway.

Looks nice, not sure anything qualifies as 'complimentary' when you have spanked $700+ on a ticket tho lol

10:49 What happened to our sarcastic Brit and his assasssin?! And that damned smile, I don't think I've ever seen Chris be so lovely

You two make a great team!!! Amusing and really informative !!!!

Really helped a lot in planning my trip there! Awesome!

Obscure Shinkansen-related trivia: The zombie film Train to Busan is titled “Shinkansen” in Japanese which can also be read as “new infection”. ~ the more you know ~

"How Luxury is that?" needs to be part of the Soundboard.

Ryotoro reminds me of my father! I absolutely love videos with him in it. I hope to be able to join the JET program within the next two years as soon as i finish my degree. I want to meet him.

The JR pass is how I traveled all over Japan, up the east coast and down the west coast, and everywhere in-between. It was well worth it. I will buy it again.

Ryotaro is so adorable! He's like a little puppy when he gets so excited.

5:23 i thought it will be a boring 45 minute wait at Mihara station, until a bullet train just woosh and all my senses are awake. I never thought that something as mundane as train passing could be so fun in japan.

What a beautiful informative video, Thank you for sharing！

Ryotaro talking about Suica is the best sales pitch I've ever heard in my life 😂❤

Once this pandemic ends, I'm saving up to go back to Japan again

8:54 グラスに注がれた日本酒が殆ど揺れてないのを見るとやっぱ新幹線ってすげぇんだなぁって感じる

Loved watching The Sorrows of Ryotero Departing the GranClass carriage- the melancholy piano music suitably captured his utter dejection

I rode a bullet train over a decade ago on a trip to Japan when I was 16. Growing up in New York I was used to noisy dirty slow trains. The bullet train was amazing.

Can we pay attention to that smile at 10:49 when saying honeymoon? You're so adorable

Ryotaro this episode: “Look at the choo choo!”

Ryotoro is one of my favorite reoccurring characters. Man's an absolute legend.

Loved this! You two are have great banter.

"Wow! It's like a robot! It's like a Gundam!" Couldn't help but smile, thank you Ryotaro

Is this the train where Pete Donaldson comes over the loudspeaker and angrily shouts the names of the destinations in heavily exaggerated Japanese?

I love your review and sold on riding the bullet train. Thank u.

10:13 I love how Ryotaro just has the perfect answer ready.

I've been to Japan over a dozen times as my grandmother lives in Sendai. This past October I went back to Japan and made the journey from Sendai to Tokyo and back a few times. No matter how many times I ride the Shinkansen, I can never get over how fast and smooth it is. You never feel yourself accelerating, no bumps, just gentle swaying when going around bends. You just look out the window and next thing you know, you're gracefully traveling at 200mph. It's truly a technological marvel. Thanks for the vid and honestly while I was visiting, I was hoping to run into to you.

"different air", Ryotaro 2020 lol. This man is so quotable.

Now you say that, Last time i visited Japan, years ago a guy that looked a lot like Ryotaro asked us how we were enjoying our trip and where we we staying as in area, I thought he looked familiar! Awesome guy!

Wow. Congratulations on being able to make this beautiful video! Do beautiful and exciting to watch. Please keep this kind of videos coming

"I can't wait to try the Japanese bullet train in...." *Looks at calendar* "...2032 when everything finally calms down."

I love how when Ryotaro reacts to the arrival of the return train, the woman behind them just cracks up.

great upload thanks so much - so cool 2 c u both - best infotainment - stay healthy greetings from Austria

Loved the coupling of the trains - pure James Bond!