It's hard to put into words how proud I am of Natsuki for doing this. Everything indicated this was going to be a disaster in the run up to the climb given his lack of preparation. But as per usual, he completely surprised us and blew us all away. This was one of our most epic adventures together yet and we're both keen to embark on a few more expeditions following on from this! Where would you like to see us tackle next? (Preferably not Everest). And don't forget to grab a signed Mount Fuji copy of the Abroad in Japan book! We carried them up there for you. Now see if you can get one over here! ⭐ https://www.abroadinjapan.com/book-competition

Yooo

How many cigarette breaks did he have? 😅😋

Congrats to both you and Natsuki!

very athlete style !! well done natsuki

Hell ye, ive waited so long for this

I think is really adorable to see how Chris cares about Natsuki, trying to make him smoke less, taking him on adventures, and all in all, making him have a fuller life. You are an amazing friend Chris! Cheers!

Chris Heart damn bro you need help fr. Wish you a speedy recovery of your mental ailments.

natsuki like everyones uncle

He kinda needs him tho

@thepincloud It is nice of Natsuki to help this Englishman who appears somewhat more civilized than most.

Every Batman needs his Robin

Climbed Mt Fuji in 1996, what an amazing view from the top. 2 hours 45 minutes from station 5 (I was a 7 minute mile runner so I had plenty of wind and legs). On our way down the volcanic rock/dust route side we (10 Marines) stumbled upon 3 Japanese guys and one had a broken leg. We used our Fuji Climbing sticks and ponchos to make a litter and carried the injured guy for 2 1/2 hours until we saw the tracked mountain vehicle in the distance. Put the guy in the tracked vehicle and off he went. Months later KDD (phone company) thanked us for rescuing their employee.

Yo, thats sick

When Natsuki said "It's not about money, it's about the sunrise." I got CHILLS. You guys are so amazing for being able to do this!

He wanted to show it was possible to overcome the odds against Natsuki. At times you must be willing to be with your friend, especially when others would call you a "fool" for doing so. But it's the trip with your friends that make it worth it (and the content it provides) :)

for me it was SO FUCKING SUNSHINE

SO FUCKING SUNSHINE intensifies

SO FUCKING SUNSHINE!! 🌄 おめでとうございます！！ if natsuki were to tell to himself, him 4 years back, pretty sure he wouldn't believe it 🤪 thank you as well, Chris, for another amazing video. Surely, had the climb been done alone, it would had been a hundredfold tougher. Having company, knowing everybody's doing their best; it is one of the things that helps everybody finish the journey. big congrats for the crew as well; I don't even want to think about the weight of the equipment 😰 お疲れ様でした！！！🗻

I love how Natsuki phrases things. It's easy to laugh at how silly the way he says some things, but I often feel like it's quite poetic, and has a lot of thought behind it. Sky Kings sounds simultaneously hilarious, and majestic at the same time. I want to be a Sky King. Proud of both of you. Chris, you've done so much this last year. And Natsuki gives me something to look forward to at 50. I am in my early 40's, and understand some of that concern about knee pain. But he keeps going. I love it!

So fkn sunshine!

While I do agree with you, let me part to you a Natsuki quote. “Many fucking snow” lol

Genuinely wild that Natsuki is 50. He has so much energy and you an hardly tell by lookimg at him.

What! I thought he was ten years younger

ikr ??? like i am 22 and i look older than him its crazy🤣

You must be young! I’m 47 and just as active as I was in my 20’s. These days 50 is nothing.

He's 50?!?!?!?

No way he is 50!!!

There's something about Chris saying "No I'm not daijoubu" that cracked me up. Well done guys! I'm so impressed!! Happy Birthday Natsuki!!!

Natsuki is a national treasure

This has to be one of my favorite videos you've posted yet. Congratulations all on the big achievement of not only climbing up, but filming the process and putting it together so spectacularly!

Very proud to say my bf and I climbed Mt Fuji all the way from the bottom, starting at Fujiyoshida's Sengen Shrine. To this day, the most difficult thing I have done, and the biggest achievement of my life! We started around 7am, and got the 5th station around 3pm, where we stopped for late lunch of ramen. I remember starting again, already exhausted after the morning's climb, getting lots of weird looks from middle-aged Japanese people fresh off the bus, clearly thinking "Why are those young people so tired already?" I should have had a t-shirt printed in Japanese "We climbed all the way! We didn't take the bus!!"

I was wondering if anyone started from the very bottom instead of taking the bus to the fifth station and climbing from there. You definitely deserve extra credit for that.

@@johnsilva9139 There are a few nutters like us! But we wanted to actually *climb* Fuji, not just 'go to the top'. And actually, the bottom half is WAY nicer. As you can see in Chris' video, from the 5th station is basically just volcanic rock, it's like Mars. But the bottom half is a much gentler incline (though long!) and it's through lush volcanic forest, it was beautiful!

I started from the bottom as well, in the early night, and slowly made my way up. It took many hours before in the morning I finally got to the stop where everybody else was starting! What a grind … the funny part was how little time it took to come back down, it was like an hour.

It’s endearing to have a friendship like what you guys have, different languages, not a master of the other’s but you understand each other perfectly. Age gaps don’t even matter as you’re completely in sync and care for one another. Amazing to see all these years.. Cheers mate! 🍺 One of the most epic journey you have!

this is a movie 😭 so touching 🥹

wow never thought Youtube would be watching Chris' videos, that's cool

Yo wth❤

YouTube? What the

The Abroad in Japan Japan Videos are Youtube Blockbusters fr

bro forgot to switch accounts

"I haven't seen you eat anything" "McDonal" Natsuki is such a gem 😭

This was so moving! I’m so proud of Natsuki, and proud of Chris for making the climb twice! You’re not a fool, Chris, you’re a great friend. Thank you so much for what you do.

Seeing the sunrise was one of the best moments of my life. Made it all worth it. I'm a half-Japanese guy that came back in my early 30's. Seeing that sun look the same color as the flag on a completely clear day made my dehydrated eyes water so damn much! The trip down SUCKS though, haha.

Absolutely brilliant, I'm 58 and can't imagine having done that at 50, smokin as I do. Natsuki is a one off original . Great video Chris and team.

Congrats not only to Natsuki, but the whole crew. I can't imagine how hard it must have been carrying all that equipment.

Do you think Chris pays well, now that he is a Best Selling Author (tm) ? 🙂

@@johnny5805 If anything, becoming a Best-Selling Author (tm) would make Chris even more arrogant than he was, so probably not (for the purposes of internet, this was a joke)

😂They did a great job carrying all of those books

@@AbroadinJapanim just imaging a crew of people behind you, bent over, feverishly climbing muddy rocks with a stack of books teetering backwards and forwards on their backs.

dont forget the books...the booooks :P

This might just be my favourite Abroad in Japan video so far - it's so inspiring to see Chris and Natsuki encouraging each other on the way, the views were breathtaking and the editing was astonishingly good - especially that outro haha! All round perfection. Makes me want to conquer the climb someday too.

Natsuki is so entertaining and fun to watch, props to him on the climb and enduring the fall. It sounded painful, he's got a lot of spirit.

I feel for Natsuki. i took a similar tumble on a trail with a incline, its scary when tumble down, but as always Natsuki was a tank and kept going. also his words during the sunrise felt so genuine and heart felt. congrats to both of you for taking the path least traveled and overcoming such difficult hardships.

So proud of Natsuki for making it!! The whole crew did great climbing together

Amazing video as always! Congrats to Natsuki 😊

I don't understand how you found Natsuki, but he is one of the best humans I've ever seen. He just seems like one of the most amazing people I've ever seen. I'm glad I get to see your adventures together.

IIRC Chris just randomly ran into him on the street in Sendai.

That story is in his book! :)

if what he said before is true natsuki actually found him

Its generally kinda simple. Japan has a collectivist society and they other people who don't conform. In comes the foreigners who don't care about that, so naturally Natsuki is attracted by the idea of hanging out with them. Because he doesn't have to behave in a manner expected of him. He can just be himself. I see lots of Japanese finding that kind of appealing.

One of the best humans youve ever seen? Geez pump the brakes dude he didn't save any lives or anything 🙄

"Earth is beautiful." This was another fantastic video by Chris and his team, and I found the whole section during the sunrise at the summit very moving. Thanks to Chris and Natsuki for reminding us what it's all about.

Congratulations to both of you but especially to Natsuki!!!!

Natsuki is such a big personality, so to see you so humbled at the summit shows the other side of you. You did it! Oh yeah, you to Chris 😂 But in all seriousness, you, Natsuki, and the team did such a wonderful job of capturing the ascent, and it was wonderful seeing it. That shadow, the view from the too, the lights of climbers going up, the lights at the bottom as seen from the summit, absolutely awe inspiring.

Natsuki is such a treasure and sweet person. I cringed and teared up a little hearing the fall. I'm glad he's ok. That must have been so scary falling down a mountain like that. I've slipped descending mountains but never fallen. But besides that fall, it looked like an amazing trip (pun was not intentional but there you are)!

Natsuki’s genuine concern for Chris when he was feeling sick and Chris being so proud of Natsuki was really heartwarming. Their friendship is so wholesome.

I teared up 🥹 when they got to the top and saw the sunrise of Mt Fuji together such a special moment for them 🗻❤️

Great job guys! I climbed it 2 days ago and it's so fun seeing different people tackling it. We had light rain most of the 1st day, and a view of a field of clouds from the top on the 2nd, so not the best, but still a great experience.

I love how you two turned this into an epic adventure while a few years ago Sharla presented it almost like a fun wander.

Thank god Natsuki was okay!!! The audio was gut wrenching realizing how bad that could have been. Congrats to all of you, though, on a successful and speedy climb!!

You and Natsuki are a great buddy-story. Imagine meeting a random bloke on your way back from the shop and it turning into this kind of friendship.

Yay! Ellen in back. She was a good guest on journey across japan

A round of applause for the behind the scenes camera guy also doing the climb with all his equipment!

True. I climbed Fuji with all my camera equipment too. cannot recommend in the slightest.

They got 3 porters tho

Probably sharla 😂

​@@GrahzzyvlogsIt says Paul on the credits. I don't think Sharla came with them.

I think it was a crew but all of them deserve applause for sure!

The views of the lone Torii gates at 21:55 and 22:25 are absolutely stunning

Congratulations to Natsuki that was incredible

During my 4 years in Japan, I climbed Fuji-san twice. The climb was difficult but the sunrise made it worthwhile.

Well done guys!!! Proud of you!

Congrats to Natsuki for making it to the summit! Also, really happy to see Ellen back on the channel, even if it's just a cameo - would love to see her involved more often!

"it's not about money, it's about seeing the sun rise" is so genuinely profound. God bless Natsuki

Hahahaha 'profound', that's hilarious

@@oyuyuy Word: Profound /prəˈfaʊnd/ adjective (of a state, quality, or emotion) very great or intense. Yeah thats pretty fuckin profound mate

@@uex6317 Yeah, as profound as the things I flush down the toilet every morning 😂

​@@oyuyuyan odd way to say ur hopes and dreams

A big Amen to that!

One great video. Really, I mean. I watched it with great interest because I was there at the top station, you can drive, walked and turned around, because the weather was changing. I love Natsukl what he did and I highly respect him for this effort! 👍👍👍 I couldn't have done this now, I am 60 and not in the shape to climb this steep mountain. Chris, keep up your really entertaining and funny videos. Sorry, but I love them! Cheers 🍻

It's so cool seeing the contrast between your first climb and your second both in terms of the quality of the video and narrative. It's a real sign of how far you have come as a YouTuber and a person :)

Nice! I climbed Mt.Fuji a few years ago too but we couldn't go to the highest summit because of bad weather unfortunately. I remember it being sooo cold, we were all shivering. I don't think I'd do it again but who knows.

Glad you guys made it! I was pretty concerned for you. I live in the US in Colorado and altitude sickness is no joke and can be deadly! Protips for anyone reading this comment, drink lots of water and acclimate to the altitude a few days before hand if you can. If you start to feel sick you should immediately decend to a lower altitude. Stay safe, you guys are all amazing!

22:17 Chris and Natsuki having a brotherly bond moment, encouraging each other “We are strong” “You’re strong”, Natski in a serene genuinely voice : “You’re strong” 😭 Best part of the video by far, although entire video is great! We done crew! 👏🏽

Same energy as Keanu Reeves “You’re breathtaking”

@@gyuriedistodiez1211 from what movie?

@@lobodraco It was during E3 of 2019 where Keanu was promoting Cyberpunk. Really wholesome moment

I remember watching the first video climbing Mt Fuji when I was 12/13 years old and telling my older cousin all about your channel. 23 now and just as excited to watch this one

Natsuki is 50? He is amazing climbing up the mt fuji. Also to mention he had a broken knee and stumble on his shoulder. I hope he get well soon. What a memories to make with a great team. ❤

Massive respect to Natsuki. I remember when I took the pilgrim route from fujiyoshida, walked up to 5th station, and then on from there. That volcano is a massive undertaking, but it's so worth it! Definitely something I recommend to everyone who enjoys long walks in nature!

I got teary-eyed when I saw that Natsuki made it! I'm so proud of him, and of you too, Chris!

Well done guys!! Would love to see some epilogue shorts of the next days post climb dealing with injuries and DOMS… 😛

Not only did Natuki make to the peak, he did it whilst staying in good spirits. He is a hell of a guy. Proud of you Natsuki!!!

I love your videos, keep going!

So proud of you Natsuki. Especially when honouring your words that you would dance. You guys are very funny together. Are you both like this off camera too? The view looks amazing. Thank you Chris & team for the amazing adventure you showed us.

Did not realize Natsuki is already 50, he honestly looks like a 40 yr old. Keep the exercising up!

WOW such a beautiful climb!! I cried when u guys made it!😢 You inspired me to take the climb when I visit Japan

And someone with an extreme panic disorder I could never do anything like this however I'm so incredibly proud of the both of you. And also I am glad Natsuki Made it okay after what sounds like a really scary fall.

I can get into a really wierd frame of mind when surrounded by cliffs for hours in a state of near exhaustion, but this seems like a mostly uniform set of switchbacks on a 35 degree slope. I'd say probably not super panic inducing.

Really proud of Natsuki. I can't imagine how hard it was for him to do this, and you going all the way and helping him stay motivated is just as awesome, Chris.

This is my favourite content of yours… footage is so professional.. you’re always thoroughly entertaining, plus informative.. you should be proud!

I love how sweet the bromance is. Chris really genuinely laughs with Natsuki it’s a great friendship. Natsuki with the ponytail looks so handsome. Congrats to both of you. Happy 50 Nat you rock and we love you - Josie in Ireland ❤

I am SO proud of Natsuki and the whole Team!

Awesome work Natsuki! Oh and I'm no economist but would imagine the costs involved in getting large stocks of Pot Noodles up to the summit, whether paying workers to carry them or flown in by helicopter, is probably what justifies them having a 400% price mark up! Plus obviously it's a very captive market without any competition too 🙂

That’s such a proud accomplishment to do! Hiking up Mount Fuji! Such a daunting task and to be honest, I wouldn’t be sure if I could do it haha. I’m pretty fit but not sure with the amount of heavy backpack you carry and all is a struggle.

This was a fun watch! :) Been about 10 years since I did my 2nd climb, but both times were climb and descent on the same days (no overnight stay to see sun rise v.v). The descent can be pretty difficult, but walking among the clouds is so beautiful :o

I must confess I got genuinely emotional when they reached the summit at sunrise. Plus, it didn't look like a 44min video at all. Good job, as always!

I agree! It was really nice to see how much natsuki enjoyed and appreciated the summit

Wait.... that was 44 minutes? O.o I didnt even realize.

I’m in awe of you guys climbing the mountain in such a short time, especially when you’re not regular hill walkers. I enjoyed this very much and you guys have every right to be proud of yourselves…..not many folk could climb Fuji with such good humour!

Well done to the whole team! Especially Natsuki! 🥰🥰🥰

Thank God Natsuki was fine, mate. That took like a freaking plot twist for a moment. Good job to the two of you as well as to the whole team. Congratulations! I would love to try on Mt. Fuji, however I might have an interesting idea for an encore for Natsuki's 'high-class' dance. Since I am a born and raise guy from Sabah (North Borneo) Malaysia, may I offer a proposition of Mount Kinabalu by any chance? I climbed it like once before but now I'm just a knackered 37yo English teacher with a 'dead' knee, therefore could be Natsuki's 'high-class' dance partner if Malaysia's cup noodle at around 4,000m tasted shit compared to Japan's Hot Cup. Just hook me up! I don't mind taking you guys around my part of the world.

I climbed Mt. Fuji 12 years ago when I was stationed in Japan. I would love to climb it again. I love watching your videos because you got there just as I was leaving and it is cool to see how things have changes since then.

Looks like a thing I want to do too at some point in my life 🤩 Maybe going the steep way up and the easier way down? (if this is even possible) Cool video 👍

Chris has come a long way from starting life near a rice field to getting married, living in Tokyo and climbing Mt. Fuji. Congrats Chris on your amazing career and accomplishments.

Wait, married?! When did that happen?

@@WatiggiPretty sure just engaged for now. But like two months ago?

@@Watiggi secretly married to Connor but publicly engaged to Sharla, is what shippers say

So inspiring! When Natsuki can do it, my grandma can make it too! Thanks for your dedication to climb Fuji san a second time and showing the world, that everyone can do it with enough willpower.

This is extremely inspiring. Congratulations to both of you and the entire crew getting all the way to the top! Watching Natsuki just keep moving is so cool to see

Thanks @abroadinjapan. Watching this has helped me realize that I really don’t need to do this. I have, unfortunately, very painful experience of falling down the side of a volcano (in NZ). One broken shoulder is enough. I think I’m content to take photos from the base! 😊

this was so inspiring. congratulations and happy birthday (belated??), natsuki!!!

First up nice job on the climb! With how clear yet cloudy it was a times there was some quite amazing shots! 22:00 being one of the best ones for just some vlog clip and that shadow. The sunshine finish is a nice touch. Not sure if you guys knew but getting the waist belt of a hiking backpack situated properly will take off most of the load from your shoulders. The shoulder straps are mostly for just keeping the bag flush against your back so it doesn't sway needlessly. But also that'd be right up with the humor Chris vibes with to call it heavy no matter what.

I enjoy Abroad in Japan for fun & laughs etc but Chris’s genuine pride at his friend climbing Mt. Fuji is really endearing. The best part(s) of this video is those moments of Chris telling Natsuki that he is proud of him & Natsuki completing something he probably didn’t think he could do & being proud of himself.

This was incredible. Every moment, especially when Natsuki said, "Earth is beautiful," with such a wonder in his eyes. Thank you for sharing this experience ❤

Congratz! It's so crazy you guys made it for the night hike! I hear its extra brutal. also holy shit Natsuki is 50??

I’m going to Japan with my family next year and hope we can climb Fuji too, my dad always used to tell me about how he wanted to climb Fuji so I got motivated thinking about it and watched this video lol

Great show; and congratulations Natsuki! I've missed a few chances to go to japan, but definitely will visit sooner rather than later and Fuji is definitely on the list.

Love that Natsuki was having a lot of trouble at first but the higher you got and the more Chris got disheartened, the more Natsuki seemed completely unbothered by it all. What a specimen.

Natsuki gains his strength from Chris' suffering. The more Chris suffers, the stronger Natsuki gets.

Ryotaro also gains his strength the same way hahahaha@@tigermunky

So proud of you both - Natsuki - Im just amazed and in awe - good for you!!!

I actually hiked the mount fuji the same day as you were. We summited at roughly at the same time (saw your tweet). I waited at the summit. But then I realized you were not on the Yoshida Trail. But that day was Amazing still!

Congrats, Natsuki! I’m so proud of you!

That’s incredible journey to climb fuji 👍🏻 The facility is pretty good. like in Indonesia we never find such as ready use bed, restaurants, and vending machines in our climbing trip 😂 everyone must bring bunch a bottle of water, tent, and cook by ourself, and bring guide so u don’t get lost fortunately it’s payed off by the scenery

natsuki is a treasure and i dont think you could have ever found a better person to explore japan with this then man! Keep up the great work, for all of us who love and want to see japan but have to live vicariously through you!!!!

Poor Natsuki😕glad he's alright and I'm glad he conquered Mt. Fuji!!🎉

First video from you that I have seen and it is beautiful Really cool and very nicely documented I will definitely come back to this once I try to conquer Mount Fuji

I really got Goosebumps by this Video - was feeling with you Guys. So Proud!

Incredible video. Good job Natsuki!!

Watching this, I'm incredibly happy that I climed Mt. Fuji back when I was still fairly physically fit. Anyways, congrats to both of you, despite Chris being a fool climbing it twice!

I can’t believe you guys made it. What an incredible journey of self actualisation for you both.

Very glad that Natsuki wasn't seriously injured. Congrats to the Abroad In Japan team for completing this climb!

thank you for the incredible video, Natsuki seems like an awesome friend and a great person!!! i hope all is well!!

Well done Natsuki on your first climb! I and some friends crazily decided to climb Mt Fuji recently. We travelled to the Subashiri 5th station from Gotemba and then started the tortuous climb. We did stay over at one of the mountain huts, an experience I never want to repeat. 6 of us crammed into the attic, probably the worst nights sleep of my life. We all got up around 3am to carry on the climb to the peak. Doctor Jelly definitely came in handy. So tasty! It was a struggle to finish the climb but we finally managed to make it! Shame the climb down on the Yoshida route wasn't particularly interesting. Our reward, a stay at a ryokan in Kawaguchiko with a traditional onsen :)

Man, how crazy! Congrats you guys for accomplishing that. I can't imagine ever doing that, but then again I first have to conquer just VISITING Japan. Baby steps. Anyways nice job, keep it up!

I made the climb back in 2019 during my study abroad in Japan. My first and last time climbing Fuji-san, that is for sure! But what a view it was!

Congrats to both of you! 🎉 I hope there are suggestions on places to visit in Tokyo in your book, cause I'm visiting Japan soon!