Japan's Most Dangerous Obsession Explained | Drift Racing

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  • Опубліковано 27 січ 2020
  • 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.
    Ebisu Circuit, Nihonmatsu
    ► www.ebisu-circuit.com/2019top/...
    As seen in this hilarious edition of Trash Taste:
    ► • We Tried Real Tokyo Dr...
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    (They all speak English & are tattoo friendly)
    TSUCHIYU ONSEN RESORT
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    IIZAKA ONSEN RESORT
    Matsushimaya Ryokan 松島屋旅館
    ► www.matsushimaya.co.jp/other_l...
    Nakamuraya なかむらや
    ► iizaka-nakamuraya.com/english
    DAKE ONSEN RESORT
    mt.innマウントイン
    ► mt-inn.jp/en/facilities/
    TAKAYU ONSEN RESORT
    Attakayu (Public Bath) 共同浴場あったか湯
    ► www.takayuonsen.jp/en/attakayu/
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  • @AbroadinJapan
    @AbroadinJapan  4 роки тому +2160

    NOTIFICATION SQUAD: 10:56. Screenshot that and treasure it forever.
    Ryotaro may have attempted to take me out once again, but at least this time it was ridiculously fun. If you don't hear from me again, it's because I've run off to join a Drift Racing team. (Either that or I've fallen down the stairs).

    • @adlanhaziq
      @adlanhaziq 4 роки тому +143

      I wonder if this will have as many sequels as Fast and Furious. (Maybe Risottoro will come back to life and betray the team!)

    • @perpetualguernica6
      @perpetualguernica6 4 роки тому +17

      You had me confused there for a while, then I was like oh yea ‘Risottoro’

    • @jadecummings8093
      @jadecummings8093 4 роки тому +7

      Hi new subscriber here and this is cool. #Notification Squad

    • @NedimRifatbegovic
      @NedimRifatbegovic 4 роки тому +4

      Number 338! :) Great video! Rename it to Tokyo Drift 2 🇯🇵

    • @AbroadinJapan
      @AbroadinJapan  4 роки тому +179

      @@adlanhaziq FAST & FURIOUS: RISOTTORO DRIFT

  • @cedriceaarth3024
    @cedriceaarth3024 4 роки тому +4793

    Abroad in japan is finished.
    This is where Adrift in Japan starts.

  • @reviewdestages
    @reviewdestages 4 роки тому +2014

    Let's see Chris picking up drifting as a hobby and then making: "DRIFTING ACROSS JAPAN"

    • @TheOnlyBongo
      @TheOnlyBongo 4 роки тому +61

      And then a side series where Ryotaro joins but only to visit and review restaurants along the way that sell risotto and call it “Risottoro Across Japan”

    • @LaNoir.
      @LaNoir. 4 роки тому +9

      It will be faster than Journey Across Japan, for sure.

    • @LinvestigatesMC
      @LinvestigatesMC 4 роки тому

      Hoonigan probably will do that one day

    • @Psicosis23
      @Psicosis23 4 роки тому +11

      I can see it now, "Adrift in Japan" 😁😁
      Alright, I'ma head out.

    • @cl4ster17
      @cl4ster17 4 роки тому +6

      Hopefully with Eurobeat.

  • @CloudAyon
    @CloudAyon 4 роки тому +1805

    I guess Chris really does know, how they drift in Tokyo

    • @Gurn33y
      @Gurn33y 4 роки тому +123

      If you see him and you mean it then you know you have to go...

    • @gigachama
      @gigachama 4 роки тому +27

      @@ovrlucid DRIFT! DRIFT DRIFT!

    • @r3zaful
      @r3zaful 4 роки тому +6

      @@Gurn33y goddamnit dude lmao

    • @Lee-wb5yx
      @Lee-wb5yx 4 роки тому +3

      I just got the joke I'm ashamed

    • @rahman9749
      @rahman9749 4 роки тому +12

      @@gigachama fast and furious!

  • @zues121510
    @zues121510 4 роки тому +777

    I laughed way too hard when Ryotaro said "He's gonna die!"

  • @haskan419
    @haskan419 4 роки тому +1334

    "A complete disregard for Health & Saftey."
    A British equivalent to 'this is dangerous.'

  • @yellofury
    @yellofury 4 роки тому +1172

    Ebisu - immediately thought of Noriyaro and wasnt disappointed

    • @TomMowbrayPrivate
      @TomMowbrayPrivate 4 роки тому +1

      Indeed

    • @codeninja100
      @codeninja100 4 роки тому +25

      Exactly. Saw the title and thought Noriyaros gonna be in here somewhere

    • @imPladdy
      @imPladdy 4 роки тому +6

      My first time seeing North Course from a drone & I'm giddy about it.

    • @harrylawrence3695
      @harrylawrence3695 4 роки тому

      jaka tingkir

    • @BroMordekai
      @BroMordekai 4 роки тому +8

      Legit heard Ebisu and was like “oooh maybe we’ll get a glimpse of Alexi” boom Alexi has entered the chat

  • @CZsWorld
    @CZsWorld 4 роки тому +1066

    Amazing work with the sound on this episode.

  • @lalalaacer
    @lalalaacer 3 роки тому +273

    So this is how Trash Taste knew about the where to drift

    • @estebancollazo4883
      @estebancollazo4883 3 роки тому +25

      You cant see Joey, Connor, and Garnt cuz they are busy being $h!T at drifting lol

    • @LouisSubearth
      @LouisSubearth 3 роки тому +5

      Yes

  • @Kayrol1990
    @Kayrol1990 4 роки тому +725

    Chris: "Shiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitttt"
    Risottoro: "He's gonna die!" *laughs*

    • @thesurge90
      @thesurge90 4 роки тому +2

      Almost spit out all of my drink

    • @pvpv5582
      @pvpv5582 4 роки тому

      He's gonna die AHEUI AHUEFAHFHAFHUAHUFHHAHHAAHHAH *evil laughs* xD

  • @MrNamesNoMore
    @MrNamesNoMore 4 роки тому +626

    Lol, Ryotaro's face when he said "He's gonna die" is meme-worthy.

    • @grubbybum3614
      @grubbybum3614 4 роки тому +2

      I woke my neighbours up from laughter. That was beautiful 😅 Risottoro
      I was genuinely hoping Chris would die.

    • @Brown95P
      @Brown95P 4 роки тому

      Someone better get on that asap

    • @Randallsilver
      @Randallsilver 4 роки тому

      😂😂😂

    • @salahmed2756
      @salahmed2756 4 роки тому +1

      Before this video feeling down all week
      Now bursting into laughter

    • @Bystander333
      @Bystander333 4 роки тому

      I'm sure it lost something in the translation? He probably meant "You are risking your life in a poetic way" or something. Right? Surely?

  • @SR20DEBT
    @SR20DEBT 3 роки тому +62

    most non car people that make a "what is drifting" video and theyre usually trash and filled with inaccuracies and cringy stuff. This video was amazing and couldnt have shown drifting any better, everything was so well worded and concise but accurate. Amazing job Chris, ill definitely be using this video to show someone what drifting is

    • @NoNeedForLungs
      @NoNeedForLungs 2 роки тому +7

      As a car guy, I just found this dude. He really explained shit really well. Most non car guys say some cringy ass shit.

  • @lelouche25
    @lelouche25 4 роки тому +308

    I would have been disappointed if Chris didnt bring up Initial D.

    • @doritolegend9664
      @doritolegend9664 4 роки тому +22

      Yeah as that anime made Street racing a more known thing

    • @calvinteh3297
      @calvinteh3297 3 роки тому +16

      @Pastadudde We do not talk about that.

    • @diarykeeper
      @diarykeeper 3 роки тому +1

      A man of culture !

  • @Unimportant
    @Unimportant 4 роки тому +362

    The audio editing in this video is just fantastic.

    • @AbroadinJapan
      @AbroadinJapan  4 роки тому +144

      Haha, it was an absolute nightmare. Your comment made it worthwhile! Cheers.

    • @Dittachu
      @Dittachu 4 роки тому +4

      Yeah! Its super consistent, really hard to do with this kind of video.

  • @cade9022
    @cade9022 4 роки тому +424

    Not many UA-camrs who deliver such professional quality; feels like I'm watching a documentary. Lovely

    • @LauriHuu
      @LauriHuu 4 роки тому +20

      agreed. and easy to tell he has background in cinematography. not to dismiss his career on youtube over the years. the quality is absolutely second to none and keeps getting better. without knowing Chris personally, i'd still say he has a pretty solid work ethic, or so, to deliver quality video after video.

    • @campkira
      @campkira 4 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/video/ryduPlYyWSs/v-deo.html
      yeah... this is all i can do.....

    • @jliljj
      @jliljj 4 роки тому +1

      Haven't watched him in about 2 years and I'm blown away! Constant and consistently quality

    • @anadesign7168
      @anadesign7168 4 роки тому

      Right

    • @mathieucaron4990
      @mathieucaron4990 4 роки тому +2

      Yeah his documentary skill is insane. Never I would tought I would watch more than couple of videos. The quality of his video alone keep me watching.

  • @amayanekonya
    @amayanekonya 4 роки тому +130

    Japan's most dangerous obsession explained: "Well, I thought it looked really cool so I decided to do it."

  • @jordangalea9560
    @jordangalea9560 4 роки тому +120

    Ryotaro saying “init” is my favourite part

  • @skune8317
    @skune8317 4 роки тому +288

    Abroad in Japan: Topgear Edition!

    • @AbroadinJapan
      @AbroadinJapan  4 роки тому +74

      Clarkson met the Drift King! The video's on UA-cam somewhere.

    • @opimus
      @opimus 4 роки тому +6

      Natsuki as the Sitg.

    • @TheLAexplorer
      @TheLAexplorer 4 роки тому +1

      @@AbroadinJapan This was shot very well. Especially the drone footage. It also seems like you guys were thoroughly enjoying yourselves. Would love to see more speed and power in your videos. Maybe you should collab with James May. If you haven't heard, he has a new show about Japan on Amazon.

    • @Redneck_Technophile
      @Redneck_Technophile 4 роки тому +1

      He’s not the Stig, but he is...
      The Stig’s JAPANESE COUSIN
      (the only thing he likes more grip driving is drifting)

  • @___Hermitage
    @___Hermitage 4 роки тому +302

    I love how Chris is slowly morphing into the Top Gear presenter he was always born to be.

  • @Kore_YT
    @Kore_YT 4 роки тому +424

    I went there a couple years back, was absolutely insane, loved it!

  • @reeshavgohain
    @reeshavgohain 3 роки тому +28

    Big big fan of Noriyaro! This is like a crossover episode that I never expected! Big ups to Chris for showing more people what drifting is and talking about it's origins 👍🏻

  • @DK-210
    @DK-210 4 роки тому +1004

    Chris comes to drift track:
    [Eurobeat Intensifies]

  • @twistmygrinder4777
    @twistmygrinder4777 4 роки тому +420

    7:49 "this car is precariously close!"
    love how articulate Chris is even while he's scared to death

    • @tiihtu2507
      @tiihtu2507 4 роки тому +9

      Obviously it's rather thrilling experience, but drifting on a track is actually really safe. Probably much safer than cycling across Japan with bears or eating a mountain of crispy Japanese fried chicken. 🤷‍♂️

    • @campkira
      @campkira 4 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/video/uIv7J8sUnTQ/v-deo.html

    • @ixm2unvrz
      @ixm2unvrz 4 роки тому +4

      I've got a brilliant idea: Put him in the passenger seat with Daigo Saito behind the wheel. In tandem drifts, he's always keeping his car as close as possible to the front car with only a couple inches to spare

    • @brandongotsole
      @brandongotsole 4 роки тому

      😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @3wolfskater
      @3wolfskater Рік тому

      ​​@@ixm2unvrzet him to ride along with either Daigo Saito or Naoki Nakamura both those drivers are so freaking good behind the wheel and drive very close like inches car to car, would love to see Chris react incar to Naoki doing a high speed smooth burst pass or backwards entry. 😂

  • @QuartzIsAnOxide
    @QuartzIsAnOxide 4 роки тому +262

    Deja vu
    I've just been in this place before
    Higher on the street
    And I know it's my time to gooo

    • @VonSergei
      @VonSergei 3 роки тому +2

      koeni hu

    • @HKSFangirl
      @HKSFangirl 3 роки тому +14

      why is that and running in the 90s the only initial d songs people know?

    • @GaravoAfrensa
      @GaravoAfrensa 3 роки тому

      @@HKSFangirl final lap
      Im on top of the world
      And i will never rest for a second again

    • @HKSFangirl
      @HKSFangirl 3 роки тому

      @@GaravoAfrensa one more time i have beaten them out
      The scent of gasoline announces the end.

    • @honokafrl2469
      @honokafrl2469 3 роки тому

      @@HKSFangirl memes.
      a lot of eurobeat memes has songs listed
      Running in 90s
      Deja vu
      The top
      This is probably the most overused eurobeat in memes.

  • @himaalaja
    @himaalaja 4 роки тому +33

    7:31 Attempts to touch his face through the helmet- "I GENUINELY CAN'T FEEL MY FACE."

  • @lebocharp
    @lebocharp 4 роки тому +264

    “British man experiences the exhilaration and thrill of velocity displacement in deliberately sliding automobiles”

  • @rellikai945
    @rellikai945 4 роки тому +367

    7:11 - "HE'S GONNA DIIIIIIII-HA-HA-HA-HA-HAAAAIIIIIIII!"
    I actually LITERALLY almost passed out CACKLING at Ryotaro's unmitigated glee at the prospect of Chris's impending demise.
    I.... Really, REALLY needed that. ありがとうございます。

  • @JimBurly
    @JimBurly 3 роки тому +61

    Now we know where Garnt got his inspiration from.

  • @harrid14mei
    @harrid14mei 4 роки тому +57

    Man, those eurobeat and Initial D memes aren't joking. Drifting obsession is actually a thing in Japan lol.
    DEJA VU!

    • @pascaletje9
      @pascaletje9 3 роки тому +1

      Lmao drifting is extremely big in japan

    • @lukegamer167
      @lukegamer167 3 роки тому +1

      That's what put japenese cars on the map

  • @jayrap94
    @jayrap94 4 роки тому +188

    Now we need:
    Journey Across Japan II: Drifting North
    or...
    Drifting Across Japan

    • @randomsandwichian
      @randomsandwichian 4 роки тому +7

      Cycle of Death, Despair, and *DORIFUTO~~~*

    • @campkira
      @campkira 4 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/video/uIv7J8sUnTQ/v-deo.html

  • @miceymen1503
    @miceymen1503 4 роки тому +151

    Noriyaro and Chris in the same video? I can die happy now
    You need to ride in the beer can!

  • @Lisapizzza
    @Lisapizzza 4 роки тому +251

    "A boss of a former Tokyo drifting team called Cyanide Attack"
    *Camera pans to the most average looking man ever*

  • @alexander1989x
    @alexander1989x 4 роки тому +49

    7:11 This is so memeable, it's gold.

  • @anggoroputra5660
    @anggoroputra5660 4 роки тому +263

    I WOULD'VE NEVER THOUGHT that you'll make an episode based on drifting! Thank you!! :D

    • @AbroadinJapan
      @AbroadinJapan  4 роки тому +69

      It was awesome to cover something original and a bit out of character. I'll definitely be back!

    • @ironcuber1800
      @ironcuber1800 4 роки тому +8

      @@AbroadinJapan If you are interested in Formula 1, please vlog the Japanese GP

  • @deadmanraging8864
    @deadmanraging8864 4 роки тому +423

    Ryotaro saying gleefully: "he is going to die" was too funny 😂😂

  • @DesmondCleaver
    @DesmondCleaver 4 роки тому +6

    Nice to see Alexi on here. I am a drifter and want to add that its all about being close to the EDGE while having the complete control. Its an immense feeling as youve felt! Good edit here

  • @Kibitz
    @Kibitz 3 роки тому +27

    Who’s here after trash taste’s special video on the Ebisu track

  • @jsscp4701
    @jsscp4701 4 роки тому +130

    This might be the most unexpected video that you could have covered and yet the one I'm most excited about! Do more Japanese car culture!!!

    • @brittanyw.9351
      @brittanyw.9351 4 роки тому +1

      Yeeeeees. I love Japan's take on Chicano car culture. He's so British though, it would really be a meeting of cultures right there! xD

    • @purepigeon8574
      @purepigeon8574 4 роки тому

      Even more than spending a week with Hyde? His video just keep getting more suprising!

    • @21cup
      @21cup 3 роки тому +1

      Saudações Leoninas

  • @SaltyPuglord
    @SaltyPuglord 4 роки тому +12

    Wow. That bit starting at 7:00. The editing choices, the music... it all just comes together so perfectly. This is incredibly good stuff, Chris!

  • @christinaminton8441
    @christinaminton8441 4 роки тому +11

    Ryotaro’s assassination attempts just get more and more creative!

  • @RMTren
    @RMTren 4 роки тому +365

    Chris: "... in what might be the world's most extreme taxi ride."
    Me: *searches Fake Taxi Hardcore*

    • @raptormaster666
      @raptormaster666 4 роки тому +8

      I was going to say "Sabine might disagree with that." but then again I don't know how fast the Ring Taxi goes .

    • @LJComposer
      @LJComposer 4 роки тому +4

      Oh God XD

    • @zerenityzerene4410
      @zerenityzerene4410 4 роки тому

      Lmao 😂 😂

    • @ElizabethBathog
      @ElizabethBathog 4 роки тому +4

      Got me thinking on a game called crazy taxi that I have lol XD

    • @Dockhead
      @Dockhead 4 роки тому +1

      @@ElizabethBathog i remember that classic.

  • @Squizzel
    @Squizzel 4 роки тому +252

    "Welcome Dangerous Drive"
    Advert plays - "Been in an accident that wasn't your fault call injury lawyer's 4 u"
    Me: Oh shit! LMAO

  • @responsibledrinkers6542
    @responsibledrinkers6542 4 роки тому +2

    Glad Noriyaro was in this! Great video Mr Christopher all of it was like a magic

  • @philspaghet
    @philspaghet 4 роки тому +5

    Not going to lie, as a car enthusiast I was worried a non car channel would do this topic a terrible disservice as most non car channels covering car topics do but I was very impressed! Thank you for the awesome content! You gained a new subscriber!

  • @officialExcerpt
    @officialExcerpt 4 роки тому +105

    1. Japan
    2. Drifting
    3. Chris in a dangerous situation
    Well this checks all the boxes for me.

  • @MarkFreak12
    @MarkFreak12 4 роки тому +471

    This is Top Gear quality, Chris you need to take over that show, you as Clarkson, Risottoro as May and Natsuki as Hammond.

  • @natemills6220
    @natemills6220 4 роки тому +8

    Hey there Chris!! Long time watcher and lover of your channel! Just wanted to let you know if you find this comment that I really appreciate the professionalism and docu-style you put into your videos, the effort can be clearly scene and makes your content more than just entertainment but educational as well. Keep up the great work!

  • @EB-xl6db
    @EB-xl6db 3 роки тому +3

    Finally, the content I was truly looking for. I love your "regular" vids, but I was waiting and hoping to find one where you covered drifting. I hope this flings you down the rabbit hole into the amazing subculture, including the whole street scene, Bosu, Touge drifting, all that.

  • @drkryan21
    @drkryan21 4 роки тому +333

    "You know what DK stands for?"
    "Donkey Kong?"

  • @NBoelkov
    @NBoelkov 4 роки тому +389

    “But I’ve always been very dismissive and very narrowminded, I just sort of say: “Right drifting? Isn’t that just going around a corner really fast?”
    But when you’re sandwiched between 2 others cars going 100mph, pressed into the back of your seat, hoping the car won’t loose control, and smoke billows in through the windows from the smoldering tires below, it’s hard to deny that drifting is one of the most exhilarating experiences you can have.
    And I can see now, why people obsess over it so damn much.”
    Never have I heard a better describtion about drifting!

    • @imolaunger
      @imolaunger 4 роки тому +13

      It also sounded spontaneous! Not scripted!

    • @r3uvsgaming
      @r3uvsgaming 3 роки тому

      i just wanna say: a common belief is that drifting is faster than grip driving, this is false

    • @nerd888
      @nerd888 2 роки тому +1

      @@r3uvsgaming on the other hand there's slip angle and 4 wheel drift which give you better corner speed and exit

  • @floatinqspirit4289
    @floatinqspirit4289 4 роки тому +1

    Its always so rewarding to watch your videos with a black tea in the morning with all this quarantine. Its as if we are travelling with you into those experiences that you have. We laugh with you and your friends and are happy to have learned something new at the end of each video.

  • @smoothcollision2997
    @smoothcollision2997 4 роки тому +1

    Love how you keep stepping up your game. Feels like you keep trying top the next video. Better than the last. Been watching your channel for a while now. I really enjoy it. I wish you the best of luck!

  • @MariekeL
    @MariekeL 4 роки тому +81

    "Risottoro cam" 😂

  • @andrewcope8656
    @andrewcope8656 4 роки тому +125

    No Eurobeat but...
    Hachi-Roku,
    Noriyaro,
    Initial D
    AND PANDA TRUENO!?!?

    • @Remenschneider
      @Remenschneider 4 роки тому +3

      The guy who made the best Eurobeat songs (Deja Vu, Running in the 90s,...), Dave Rodgers, still regularly uploads to UA-cam!
      That's his channel ua-cam.com/channels/iipJgscQRIxaugbhmOsxRA.html

    • @giornogiovanna3139
      @giornogiovanna3139 4 роки тому

      Riemenschneider EPIC ITALIANO!

    • @rattlehead001
      @rattlehead001 4 роки тому +1

      Eurobeat would’ve been the icing on the cake in this video.

    • @andrewcope8656
      @andrewcope8656 4 роки тому

      Riemenschneider bruh I listen to tohou eurobeat. The only superior form of eurobeat to Italian eurobeat.

  • @joshuaotero8535
    @joshuaotero8535 4 роки тому +1

    Dropping a like doesn't feel like enough. I've been following your channel for years and always wanted to see you go to Ebisu. Even commented that on a video way back when. To see you finally make it out there and drop such an amazing video is so awesome!

  • @OwensShadow276
    @OwensShadow276 2 роки тому

    What an amazingly edited video with so much cool history and on information and thoroughly entertaining all at the same time.

  • @cyberexplorer4118
    @cyberexplorer4118 4 роки тому +225

    And on tonight's car show: ryotaro laughs. Chris wears a helmet and a man sells his car
    Chris:*does not die*
    Ryotaro: and on that terrible disappointment good night!

    • @Brainstorm4300
      @Brainstorm4300 4 роки тому +2

      And on that *

    • @campkira
      @campkira 4 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/video/uIv7J8sUnTQ/v-deo.html

  • @vertdefurk
    @vertdefurk 4 роки тому +130

    "I genuinely can't feel my face!"
    *puts hand on helmet screen*

    • @NinStardust
      @NinStardust 4 роки тому +3

      The Blue Dragon 😂 ikr! Lmfao 😂

  • @juliecollinsphotofilm1927
    @juliecollinsphotofilm1927 4 роки тому

    Love your videos. You brighten my day with your cuteness and wicked sense of humour. I’m looking forward to moving to Japan to work as an Eikaiwa in a few months. Your videos help to make my expectations more clear and fun ! Keep up the great work !!

  • @alexandertraficante5080
    @alexandertraficante5080 4 роки тому

    As someone who loves cars/drifting/and your channel I’m very glad you chose to display drifting in Japan and especially at ebisu circuit!

  • @MoQambique
    @MoQambique 4 роки тому +176

    6:54 Oh gotta love the Japanese politeness... Blinking left when entering a ludicrous racetrack!

    • @philspaghet
      @philspaghet 4 роки тому +17

      Yep, it also translates to street racing. Japanese street racers keep watch for traffic and race to improve as drivers. American street racers just do it for the thrill of disobeying the law

    • @1nSovi3tRussi4
      @1nSovi3tRussi4 4 роки тому +7

      @@philspaghet Except it depends on the street racers. Bosozoku does it almost entirely for the thrill of breaking the law.
      Tbh I'm not entirely against street racing as long as they do it away from congested areas.

    • @philspaghet
      @philspaghet 4 роки тому +3

      @@1nSovi3tRussi4 For sure. Bosozoku guys were def more gang than racers tho

    • @zam023
      @zam023 4 роки тому +5

      You are getting the wrong impression here. Your ordinary Japanese driver are one of the worse drivers I have come across. They are as bad as our drivers back home. They rarely use signals to indicate which way they want to turn at junctions. Most drivers do not observe the speed limit when passing through residential areas as they take short cuts through it. One of the biggest bad habit here is using their mobile phones while driving. I have been living in Japan for a year now and this is what I observed in my town. On the bright side, they do let pedestrians pass/cross at street crossing or at exits/entrances - that is when they are actually watching the road instead of their smart phone.
      Racers are better drivers than your ordinary Japanese drivers because they know it could cost them their live.

    • @philspaghet
      @philspaghet 4 роки тому

      @@zam023 darn, I thought they had fairly rigorous driver's ed systems

  • @KeroFaria
    @KeroFaria 4 роки тому +35

    It's not everyday that Chris mentions any anime in his videos... loved the fact Initial D was brought up in this one :D
    and ofc, Ryotaro's expressions in this video were hilarious 😂😂

  • @iman3724
    @iman3724 4 роки тому

    I first watched your videos years ago but life happened and youtube was not a part of it. Now life is kinder and I have thoroughly enjoyed catching up. I’ve laughed A LOT and then realised I’ve learnt stuff. The subtle knowledge-ception has been appreciated. Planning a two week trip to Japan next year and feel like your videos and podcast have been the most helpful in the process so thanks! 😊

  • @jidhindharanm.p9351
    @jidhindharanm.p9351 4 роки тому +30

    Lmao...that editing of him "he's gonna die"....i can't stop laughing typing this

  • @ZackAylwin
    @ZackAylwin 4 роки тому +81

    DÉJÀ VU!!!
    I've just been in this place before
    Higher on the street
    And I know it's my time to go
    Calling you and the search is mystery
    Standing on my feet
    It's so hard when I try to be me uoooh!!!
    DÉJÀ VU

    • @doctordewbie7681
      @doctordewbie7681 4 роки тому

      Soul and gasoline is a way better Dave Rogers song.

  • @Simonzivoj
    @Simonzivoj 4 роки тому +52

    7:11 That's how you know you've got a good friend

  • @MegaJohnny74
    @MegaJohnny74 3 роки тому +20

    youtube started recommending me this video because the boys and chris will do a drifting video this weekend.

    • @PlantaWho
      @PlantaWho 3 роки тому +2

      Looking forward to it! A Trash Taste special!

  • @ajbrown1708
    @ajbrown1708 4 роки тому

    These videos are getting better than anything on TV. Keep it up forever please !

  • @Quartz-GT
    @Quartz-GT 4 роки тому +144

    Story time: My fiancé booked us a surprise trip to Japan - I've always wanted to go, and as such I've been following you for a long time as I love your vids!
    I also love cars, so I've been following Noriyaro for a long time too. When I found out about the trip I suggested to my partner that we binge your videos, but she's already seen the majority of the Tokyo/Kyoto based ones, which was a nice surprise. Yesterday, I get home from a work trip abroad and she's talking about drifting this, drifting that, so I suggested Noriyaro's content, and she surprised me for a third time! The final surprise is that thanks to this video, she found the Festival of Motorsport on the 5th April near enough to where we are staying, and that we're now going to see that too 😄
    All that, you just randomly bumping into Noriyaro (though if you head to Ebisu enough it's a given 😜) - feels like stars aligning or worlds colliding. Awesome :)
    Anyway, cool vid as per and thanks!!

    • @leonardodavila506
      @leonardodavila506 4 роки тому +8

      did corona break your plans?

    • @jidhindharanm.p9351
      @jidhindharanm.p9351 4 роки тому +5

      @@leonardodavila506 literally every comment under these poor people's planning trips..XD

    • @leonardodavila506
      @leonardodavila506 4 роки тому +3

      @@jidhindharanm.p9351 I'm genuinely curious

    • @shogunero3.6
      @shogunero3.6 4 роки тому +1

      And then Corona said hi...

  • @Helpful_Corn
    @Helpful_Corn 4 роки тому +59

    "He's gonna die!" -Ryotaro with face full of glee

  • @rampager1990
    @rampager1990 3 роки тому +6

    Everything on this channel could easily be on TV and I wouldn't question it.

  • @thejmelus
    @thejmelus 3 роки тому +2

    Abroad in Japan does really good script work, great editing, over all good content really.

  • @leejk3926
    @leejk3926 4 роки тому +8

    "Work hard behind the computer, then come out to Japan to blow it all on lovely cars". Chris, in one sentence you have just described my life's goal and the reason I actually try at uni studying Computer Science, so I can make a shit ton of money and blow it all on project cars and track days - and visit Japan a lot for a multitude of reasons.

  • @eeunoo
    @eeunoo 4 роки тому +36

    Running in the 90s!!!

  • @gavinsutherland7226
    @gavinsutherland7226 4 роки тому

    Aah! Waited a long time for this. I knew it would happen someday and I was not disappointed. Well done Chris!

  • @Weisior
    @Weisior 4 роки тому

    I had a smile on my face all video long! That was fun 15 minutes, thanks Chris!

  • @tony2000and10
    @tony2000and10 4 роки тому +18

    I had a smile on the whole time, amazed how you managed to capture the excitement of the moment in your composition. it's honestly your most action packed video in the channel. great Job Chris!

  • @nathanatterberry2242
    @nathanatterberry2242 4 роки тому +76

    Chris I can't help but notice you and James May have switched spots for a bit. You're with the cars and he's done a journey across Japan!! XD

  • @Reliz
    @Reliz 4 роки тому +1

    this is the collab the world neeeeeeded!!

  • @autohmae
    @autohmae 4 роки тому +168

    12:16 "incredable, Innit ?"
    That very much sounds like a Japanese man using London slang ?

    • @Yoaster06
      @Yoaster06 4 роки тому +8

      innit isnt really london slang anymore, its more widely used nowadays

    • @li_tsz_fung
      @li_tsz_fung 4 роки тому +6

      Wow, for a second I thought there's another British guy doing voiceover. His English is improving

    • @autohmae
      @autohmae 4 роки тому +2

      @@Yoaster06 as someone who isn't from the UK and who's first language isn't English I'm just glad I got the origin right at all :-)

    • @autohmae
      @autohmae 4 роки тому +2

      @@li_tsz_fung I was shocked how well he got it.

    • @li_tsz_fung
      @li_tsz_fung 4 роки тому +3

      @@autohmae Those "on" sound of "front", "turn on". And "do", those vowels sounded surprisingly like a native speaker to me

  • @edwardk6764
    @edwardk6764 4 роки тому +26

    This is now one of my favorite videos of yours Chris. Cool that you hooked up with noriyaro for this one. If it is possible, you should get into this. It is a hell of a lot of fun, and very therapeutic. It will make your balls grow bigger. lol

  • @foreignbeggar3783
    @foreignbeggar3783 4 роки тому +32

    the “he’s gonna dieeee” part has me dying. looks like you guys had tons of fun there. i’m jealous. haha.

  • @chidna9246
    @chidna9246 4 роки тому +1

    two of my favorite japan vloggers in one video, perfection.

  • @kingvega1369
    @kingvega1369 4 роки тому +2

    Never in my life I would have thought you made a video about car scene/drifting video but glad you did love all your videos and love with the car scene and drifting ! Go all the time back here in California! And will be in japan in May and will be going to ebisu lol

  • @deathofthemagi
    @deathofthemagi 4 роки тому +7

    You can tell Ryotaro is a really good friend to Chris. Only the best of friends laugh like that while gleefully saying that you are going to die

  • @junsato6117
    @junsato6117 4 роки тому +6

    The best japan-based foreign youtuber AND drifting? I clicked this video with more excitement than Natsuki meeting Hyde!

  • @marklevine9404
    @marklevine9404 4 роки тому

    Man, that looks like fun. But more than that, this video was among your best technically. Great filming and camera work, and exceptional editing. Well done!

  • @jeannepauwels8067
    @jeannepauwels8067 4 роки тому

    I've been following you for quit a while and your videos improved a lot (altough the first ones were the funniest to me). You actually gave me the inspiration the learn kanji again cause the first time I tried I quickly gave up. Yeah drifting gave me that inspiration...

  • @apophisstr6719
    @apophisstr6719 4 роки тому +20

    Never would've thought Chris will talk about this, it's a huge topic

  • @Geek_San
    @Geek_San 4 роки тому +615

    I was disappointed to hear stock soundtracks & not eurobeat in the background... :/

    • @yozora1047
      @yozora1047 4 роки тому +45

      Well he has to get this vid monetized

    • @yozora1047
      @yozora1047 4 роки тому +16

      @Filip Gasic Right. I would love to get something like The Top or Night of Fire in this vid, but I understand why he wouldn't do it. Or he can use royalty-free eurobeat.

    • @SI0AX
      @SI0AX 4 роки тому +6

      @@yozora1047 This is because of copy-right, right? YT doesn't block a video for copy-right, it just demonetizes?

    • @yozora1047
      @yozora1047 4 роки тому +14

      SI0AX Copyright-related issues, yes. Demonetization is most likely to happen but if push comes to shove, blocks or takedowns could happen.

    • @LuizAlexPhoenix
      @LuizAlexPhoenix 4 роки тому +4

      Dave Rogers is on UA-cam, he might have authorized the use of his new tracks.

  • @bezprizvanniy
    @bezprizvanniy 4 роки тому

    Amazing video, pal! Great fun, so happy for your two :)

  • @inconspicuous_ox
    @inconspicuous_ox 4 роки тому +3

    As an 16 year old American, it’s amazingly hard to get into this sport, yet I absolutely love it

  • @manugh2857
    @manugh2857 4 роки тому +6

    Those drone shots were like a magic!😃
    Thank you, Abroad in Japan team, for this!
    Keep up the very good work!
    Cheers from Romania!

  • @TheShinyShow
    @TheShinyShow 4 роки тому +59

    "I can't feel my face"
    You're wearing a helmet Chris.

  • @TheAmoristic
    @TheAmoristic 2 роки тому +1

    i'm a huge fan of drifting culture so i loved to see chris enjoy this so thoroughly!

  • @petersense8668
    @petersense8668 4 роки тому

    maybe one of the best episodes!!! Keep up the good work!!!

  • @Fosten12
    @Fosten12 4 роки тому +3

    You just got the respect of millions of car enthusiasts over the world.

  • @rlsimpso
    @rlsimpso 4 роки тому +40

    At the start of the video I said "where's Alexi" and the camera pans and there he is. Nice. Bonus points for Dori Dori.

  • @williammememan6002
    @williammememan6002 4 роки тому +5

    It's interesting getting to see drift culture through the eyes of someone that isn't clinically insane

  • @SecretEccentric
    @SecretEccentric 3 роки тому +1

    i was so happy and excited to see Alexi in this video, I love him