This project was a huge undertaking! Please show it some love 🙏 And a special thanks to the Abroad in Japan Patreon community for making this documentary possible. (www.patreon.com/c/abroadinjapan) Originally we planned for this video to focus on the threat of a megaquake in Tokyo. Then we arrived in Wajima. We expected the town to have recovered after the January 1st earthquake, but neither myself nor the team were prepared for what we found. A huge thank you to the amazing people of Wajima for taking part in this documentary.
Thank you for not dubbing any of the interviews. Subtitles is plenty for us who don't know the language, and it feels far more honest and real without the dubbed voices.
I've only gotten past the opening sequence and I can honestly say that THIS is what makes your channel so amazing Chris. The amount of time and effort and most importantly CARE that went into this video must have been immense, and yet the care to do it justice. I am on edge because of how powerful the video is. The story telling, editing and sound. Truly a masterclass. Ok, back to the video.
After watching every single Abroad in Japan video, I can confidently say that these documentaries are the best videos on the channel. They are the most meaningful and well produced, so I appreciate all of the time and research you put into making this Chris!!!
I'm a silent viewer but I wanted to say that your videos are always so entertaining and informing Chris, but I especially appreciate longer videos and topics like this. Your enthusiasm and interest always show and they are so incredibly well done. 👏😁
Christmas came early. Thank you Chris for these amazing documentaries you make, I can tell you've put a lot of effort into each one. Christmas KFC "mukbang" when?
Been waiting for this! When I heard that an earthquake hit Japan on New Years day at the beginning of this year I could feel my heart sink into my stomach. Japanese people are so strong to keep picking themselves up after such disasters. Thank you for covering this!
I just watched the intro so far. I only know that Japan gets a lot of earthquakes, but to see the aftermath over there is interesting. Thanks for educating us.
This is the kind of content that I love to see from this channel. As much as the light hearted content is entertaining, these deep dives into a serious topic are by far the most memorable and impactful content. Congratulations on great work on this project and hope we can see more like this in the future.
I can tell you put a lot of effort into this. It’s really impressive that you could get all of these people together and tell their stories. Thank you for this
Thank you for the video, Chris. Having traveled to neighboring Kanazawa in October, the stories told by the locals about their friends and family in Wajima and the Noto peninsula was heart wrenching. One can only hope that the area gets the support it so desperately needs.
this is heatbreaking and eyeopening to watch. i love the way chris sheds a light on this on a very perfect way that shows utmost sincerety and respect. truly a man of goodness ^^
Jesus Chris.. watching your first video and then comparing it to this.. you’ve come a long way. Absolutely brilliant. More than mildly horrifying and soul crushing content, but masterfully curated and executed. So impressed with Chris and the rest of the Abroad In Japan crew.
Chris, I truly appreciate you and the team not only making fun and lighthearted videos that always have a culturally educational twist, but also these documentaries. It truly shows how disasters affect the people and gives them a chance to tell their stories first hand. Thank you for not only showing the bright shiny tourist videos but the truth of the Japanese people and ways for us to help.
Jesus Chris.. watching you first video and then comparing it to this.. you’ve come a long way. Absolutely brilliant. More than mildly horrifying and soul crushing content, but masterfully curated and executed. So impressed with Chris and the rest of the Abroad In Japan crew.
Thank you Chris, for all the great videos over the years. Given your last video, where you talk about other creators on this platform, one thing I always thought, is that you are one of the few decent human beings, amongst the big YT creators.
You, and the rest of the Abroad in Japan team, are so inspiring. This is a masterclass in film/Documentary making. The amount of Powerful messaging and emotion displayed throughout this video is incredible. Thank you so much for sharing your talents and passions with all of us. Absolutely brilliant you are, mate!
Chris, I'm sure this will be another absolutely beautifully thought out & informative documentary on Japan. You sell japan to me more and more every video.
I think it is great that you do these sorts of reportages to not only create awareness but also help the locals due to people wanting to support and visit, thus rebuilding tourism
Canadian here who grew up 2 hrs away from Wajima. Chris, thanks for highlighting the plight of what people went through there on Jan 1st. It's really heartbreaking
This one's gonna stick with me for a while. The fact that Chris doesn't do more straightly-faced documentaries when he has the incredible ability to do so. The man is so genuinely talented it's bewildering.
10 minute gang. Perfect timing to watch and eat my lunch. Also, can you sign your book if you're at lost when I visit in April? I double bought it because I can't be bothered to read so I also bought the audiobook.
As much as I love Chris’s funny mad video’s , these videos are just the ones I must watch instantly. These are the videos the make this channel. And separate it from others.
This project was a huge undertaking! Please show it some love 🙏
And a special thanks to the Abroad in Japan Patreon community for making this documentary possible. (www.patreon.com/c/abroadinjapan)
Originally we planned for this video to focus on the threat of a megaquake in Tokyo. Then we arrived in Wajima. We expected the town to have recovered after the January 1st earthquake, but neither myself nor the team were prepared for what we found. A huge thank you to the amazing people of Wajima for taking part in this documentary.
Big thank you to you Chris for producing this!
Good job as always Chris
Great job done by team and self again Chris.
This looks great, you're the right guy to bring us non japanese viewers insight on this topic
Another masterful documentary from Abroad in Japan. Chris has been on a stride this year, and this documentary is the cherry on top.
Your comment was posted less than a minute after the video was posted. Was it released earlier on patreon or something?
@destituteanddecadent9106 nah, I just know for a fact that Chris is gonna drop something that slaps
A bit disingenuous just to farm meaningless likes on a youtube documentary about a tragedy
An underrated part of being on this channel is seeing a genuinely decent bloke grow and become better at his craft.
Just a matter of time until Abroad in Japan documentaries make it onto Netflix
I’m surprised they haven’t
That’s not saying much
His infamous cat one already did I thought lol
FFS, enough about this Netflix bs
Id argue this is better quality than a Netflix documentary
Thanks patreons🙏
Agree such a good quality in this days of pure shorts brainrot
Thanks
You’re welcome, seriously tho Chris’ Patreon is worth it. Try it out, even if its just to laugh at the blooper reels
really excited for more documentaries please keep them coming
feels a lot like a hidden gem what you’d find in a streaming service
Thank you for not dubbing any of the interviews. Subtitles is plenty for us who don't know the language, and it feels far more honest and real without the dubbed voices.
The cinematography, the narration, the topic....Chris you've done it, you've become the director you always wanted to be.
I've only gotten past the opening sequence and I can honestly say that THIS is what makes your channel so amazing Chris.
The amount of time and effort and most importantly CARE that went into this video must have been immense, and yet the care to do it justice.
I am on edge because of how powerful the video is. The story telling, editing and sound.
Truly a masterclass.
Ok, back to the video.
looking foward to this one... absolutely STOKED for the kind of quality and passion you create in each and every upload ❤
You're shaping lives with your content. Keep that authentic spirit.
After watching every single Abroad in Japan video, I can confidently say that these documentaries are the best videos on the channel. They are the most meaningful and well produced, so I appreciate all of the time and research you put into making this Chris!!!
Absolutely fantastic video Chris! 👏
I'm a silent viewer but I wanted to say that your videos are always so entertaining and informing Chris, but I especially appreciate longer videos and topics like this. Your enthusiasm and interest always show and they are so incredibly well done.
👏😁
Thank you for your honest take. Your humility is noteworthy.
Beyond impressed that you interviewed Koike. Amazing work!
Thank you Chris for these documentaries. You have the ability to convey emotions ❤
glad to be part of this community, fabulous work Chris and the team.
Thank you for releasing this for free, the quality is insane!
Been for this video for a while since you mentioned you'd do it, love these short documentaries.
I think your best works are documentaries like these. Enough said.
Thank you for making this and giving these people a platform to share their stories.
My god man, you have outdone yourself. Not even 2 minutes in and I have goosebumps. Need to strap in for this.
It's top-tier production Chris and also awareness on what's happening on the day of event. Thank you for this!
im only past the intro and im already pumped as hell for this video
Great work Chris, hope many people will take the time to see this
Christmas came early.
Thank you Chris for these amazing documentaries you make, I can tell you've put a lot of effort into each one.
Christmas KFC "mukbang" when?
PEAK CONTENT AS ALWAYS MR AFFABLE , YOU ARE THE GOAT
Been waiting for this! When I heard that an earthquake hit Japan on New Years day at the beginning of this year I could feel my heart sink into my stomach. Japanese people are so strong to keep picking themselves up after such disasters.
Thank you for covering this!
Watching the houses fall was fucking terrifying
Your documentaries are amazing Chris. Props to you and the team for everything that you do.
I just watched the intro so far. I only know that Japan gets a lot of earthquakes, but to see the aftermath over there is interesting. Thanks for educating us.
This is the kind of content that I love to see from this channel. As much as the light hearted content is entertaining, these deep dives into a serious topic are by far the most memorable and impactful content. Congratulations on great work on this project and hope we can see more like this in the future.
I can tell you put a lot of effort into this. It’s really impressive that you could get all of these people together and tell their stories. Thank you for this
This was some of your best work, Chris. Genuinely.
Been looking forward to this ALL WEEK
showing some love and spreading this video around so hopefully it gets lots of views
Wow, this one really touched me. Thank you Chris for spotlight this, everything about it was really well done
Thank you for the video, Chris. Having traveled to neighboring Kanazawa in October, the stories told by the locals about their friends and family in Wajima and the Noto peninsula was heart wrenching. One can only hope that the area gets the support it so desperately needs.
this is heatbreaking and eyeopening to watch. i love the way chris sheds a light on this on a very perfect way that shows utmost sincerety and respect. truly a man of goodness ^^
since that trailer came out yesterday ive been waiting for this
🙏
Yes! I've I've waiting for this! Thanks for your hard work chris!
Jesus Chris.. watching your first video and then comparing it to this.. you’ve come a long way. Absolutely brilliant. More than mildly horrifying and soul crushing content, but masterfully curated and executed. So impressed with Chris and the rest of the Abroad In Japan crew.
Wow what a production quality, kudos!
Chris, I truly appreciate you and the team not only making fun and lighthearted videos that always have a culturally educational twist, but also these documentaries. It truly shows how disasters affect the people and gives them a chance to tell their stories first hand. Thank you for not only showing the bright shiny tourist videos but the truth of the Japanese people and ways for us to help.
This was a very well put together documentary. Thank you.
this was an amazing documentary. and its amazing that you use your platform to show these things.
Jesus Chris.. watching you first video and then comparing it to this.. you’ve come a long way. Absolutely brilliant. More than mildly horrifying and soul crushing content, but masterfully curated and executed. So impressed with Chris and the rest of the Abroad In Japan crew.
This is a next level documentary! Kudos!
Always love documentary by chris broad. Gonna enjoy this one
Amazing job, the level of production is seriously outstanding.
This is your calling. Great Job! Not only entertaining, it made me feel for the subject.
Bravo Chris, what you’ve accomplished with your career and this documentary is nothing short of amazing. Congratulations Sir.
Thank you Chris for giving us another breathtaking documentary.
Thank you Chris, for making a Video about such an important topic.
Thank you Chris, for all the great videos over the years.
Given your last video, where you talk about other creators on this platform, one thing I always thought, is that you are one of the few decent human beings, amongst the big YT creators.
Harrowing, but exceptional film Chris
Thank you for spotlighting the local people's stories ❤
Excellent documentary, astounding work
Incredible as always Chris, great work!
Thanks for all the hard work Chris.
Another quality video to watch. Thanks mate
Just as i was searching for something to watch.. thanks Chris !
You, and the rest of the Abroad in Japan team, are so inspiring. This is a masterclass in film/Documentary making. The amount of Powerful messaging and emotion displayed throughout this video is incredible. Thank you so much for sharing your talents and passions with all of us. Absolutely brilliant you are, mate!
One of those among your videos I appreciate the most… off to enjoy it. 👍
An incredible documentary on the horrors of earthquakes. You guys have really outdone yourselves, props to Chris and the team.
Amazing video, you can tell the sheer effort that Chris and his team put into this
Really looking forward to watching this, thank you for your hard work Chris, looks outstanding.
Great work Chris.
This is so wonderfully made, 5 minutes in and I’m hooked
Chris, I'm sure this will be another absolutely beautifully thought out & informative documentary on Japan. You sell japan to me more and more every video.
This is beyond UA-cam! This is TV production quality! Good job!
Bro, your production quality is sick!
Thank you for your work Chris!
I think it is great that you do these sorts of reportages to not only create awareness but also help the locals due to people wanting to support and visit, thus rebuilding tourism
It's so hard to hear their stories and not feel sorrowful for their situation. Glad for this channel doing what it can to magnify their voices.
Been excited to see this. Congrats on completing another big project!
I was not expecting this masterpiece of documental you brought here. Great Job Chris. Much love from Spain!
I always look forward to these documentaries. 🙏
I'll watch these documentaries as long as Chris keeps cranking them out. They are so well done. 👍
Watching this immediately, leaving a comment for engagement. This type of in-depth, on the scene reporting is always nice to see 🙏
Brilliant documentary, as to be expected by Chris and the Abroad in Japan team.
Thank you for another amazing documentary
This was so incredible! The quality is completely worthy of Sixty Minutes or similar weekly documentary program and beyond!
Top class again mate
Looking forward to this!
Love the videos Chris
Canadian here who grew up 2 hrs away from Wajima. Chris, thanks for highlighting the plight of what people went through there on Jan 1st. It's really heartbreaking
Great video Chris!
I am always looking forward to your videos mate
Great documentary!
A very good video about a very terrifying subject. Thanks for another great video, Chris!
This one's gonna stick with me for a while. The fact that Chris doesn't do more straightly-faced documentaries when he has the incredible ability to do so. The man is so genuinely talented it's bewildering.
Saw this pop up on my notifications yesterday only to think I was going crazy when I couldn't find it later. Glad it's out now!
First time being this early. Been really looking forward to this video cheers Chris
10 minute gang. Perfect timing to watch and eat my lunch. Also, can you sign your book if you're at lost when I visit in April? I double bought it because I can't be bothered to read so I also bought the audiobook.
This gives such serious tv documentary vibes, reminds me of when i was younger watching history channels.
Damn, that trailer was amazing. Can't wait to see the entire video!
Documentary level. Keep soaring Chris :)
As much as I love Chris’s funny mad video’s , these videos are just the ones I must watch instantly. These are the videos the make this channel. And separate it from others.