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Thanks to everyone who endured Abroad in Japan in 2025!
It's been another incredibly memorable year.

I feel so absurdly grateful to still be able to do this after 13 epic years, alongside such amazing friends and amidst the greatest community on Earth.

Wherever you are tonight, I'm wishing you a very Happy New Year!
- See you in 2026 🥳🎉🍻
Chris

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If you’re still looking for a Christmas gift 😉
- Best of luck to everyone who left their shopping until the last minute today!

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Delighted our favourite Japanese Uncles could set aside their decade long rivalry and come together for the big day. They’ve never looked so sharp 👌

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Married at last! 🥳 🌟
After months (if not years) of planning, Sharla and I enjoyed the most incredible day, surrounded by so many amazing people. Truly the perfect end to 2025!

We chose Christmas as it's our favourite time of year. A time to be cosily tucked away indoors alongside friends and family.

I have to say a huge thank you to everyone who's been a part of our journey over these years. We're beyond blessed to have a spectacular community of people around the world. Have yourself an amazing Christmas! I'm eternally grateful to you all! 🍻🎄

(Scroll through below for the photos!🌟)

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Please be careful if you're in Tohoku this evening folks on the Pacific coastline. After the 7.2+ magnitude earthquake tonight there's been a tsunami advisory. Stay vigilant!

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A few weeks ago Natsuki and I set out an epic 72 hour hike, deep into the mountains of central Japan.

From an encounter with an eccentric man living out in the mountains and a dog that hated Natsuki, to half a dozen jaw-dropping villages, the worst bear deterrent in world history and a rousing motivational speech from Natsuki himself, this may just be one of my favourite Abroad in Japan episodes of 2025.

I had an absolute blast escaping into the mountain to film this one, even though it rather tough lugging all the equipment around (Natsuki the Sherper wasn't much use in that department).

But I hope you enjoy joining us on this spectacular journey in today's episode!
Fingers crossed we did the trip justice.

- It's OUT now here on Abroad in Japan!🍿

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I just wanted to take a moment to say thank you.

A few days ago, I’d started to feel utterly hopeless. I began questioning whether I was honestly losing my mind after spending too much time online, consuming sensationalist content that often felt confusingly at odds with reality.

Since releasing the latest video, I’ve been overwhelmed by thousands of messages from viewers around the world who’ve genuinely restored my faith in humanity. I no longer feel alone any more.

It seems so many of you feel the same way, tired of the direction content creation seems to be heading. It’s clear this conversation is about something far bigger and more unsettling than just Japan or YouTube.

This week has left me feeling more optimistic, but also an emotionally drained wreck. Something I briefly alluded to at the end of the most recent video.

Going forward, I plan to spend drastically less time on the internet and social media (outside of releasing Abroad in Japan videos). It’s become obvious it really hasn’t been doing my health much good this year.

Recent trips to remote islands and mountain villages have reminded me that the best things in life aren’t found on a screen. They’re outdoors. Or moments surrounded with wonderful people.

With that in mind, I want to spend the rest of my time looking up at the world, not down at my phone.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you to each and every one of you for your support now and over the years I’ve been lucky to do this 🙏

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🇯🇵Final day Cycling across Japan’s beautiful inland sea on the Shimanami Kaido!

🍻Join our journey over on Connor’s stream now!

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Cycling with Connor for two days across Japan’s stunning inland sea! 🇯🇵

Chill vibes, beautiful scenery, join us for the ride!
Live now on Twitch 🍻

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The sensationalist Japan content is getting out of hand.
A wall with some graffiti on in Shibuya doesn't mean Japan is at an end😂

There was graffiti in Shibuya ten years ago.
There's graffiti in Shibuya today.

Never the less, after I complained about Oriental Pearl's most recent doom-mongering, sensationalist video publicly (and yes, Oriental Pearl is the actual name of her channel 🤦‍♂️), she's gone on the offensive.

Despite knowing very little about her other than her first name is "Oriental", she seems to know an awful lot about me 😅

It turns out I’m a tyrant.
A monster.
An envious old fool who lives only to bask in her magnificent glory.
- Apparently.

As opposed to someone fed up of being sent her toxic YouTube videos and Instagram reels from viewers, wondering what I think about the so-called downfall of Japan.

Only to then tune in and find a girl trawling around the backstreets of Shinjuku like a hungry raccoon, looking for graffiti, intrigue and trash cans to exploit.

If you enjoy Oriental Pearl, allow me to recommend a few of her videos.

If not: “What is Happening to Japan” then certainly: “White Girl Speaks Japanese. Japanese people shock, surprise, amazement!”

There’s also, “White girl speaks Japanese, you won’t believe what the locals did next!!”

And my personal favourite:
“Japanese React to White Girl Speaking Japanese! Sugoi! Incredible.”

I should add for clarity, impressively these are genuine, actual videos on her channel.
Not me being sarcastic for once.

Anyway, thought I'd bring you guys up to speed in case you see this nonsense in the wild.
Have yourself a wonderful Thursday!

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