Brief Summary
This video follows Chris and Connor on a wacky weekend in Japan. They start with a disastrous meal at a rotating noodle restaurant, followed by a terrifying toboggan ride down a mountain. They then climb Mount Takachiho, the volcano featured in the James Bond movie "You Only Live Twice," and spend the night on a cheap overnight train. The next day, they take a helicopter ride over Mount Aso, Japan's largest active volcano, and end their trip with a glamping experience where they are surrounded by an army of cats.
- Chris tries to make up for his bad choices by taking Connor on a series of increasingly extravagant experiences.
- Connor is initially skeptical of Chris's plans but eventually comes around.
- The video is full of humor and highlights the unique and sometimes bizarre aspects of Japanese culture.
Why I'm a Truly Awful Friend (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7o5CR74sos8&t=0s)
Chris and Connor start their wacky weekend in the southernmost part of Kyushu, Japan. Chris has been wanting to visit this area for a long time and decides to take Connor along with him. Chris introduces Connor to the area by showing him the perfectly shaped volcano and then makes a joke about Connor's L-shaped body. Chris then reminds Connor of their previous trips together, including a trip to a castle and a trip to a paradise island. Chris then tells Connor that he's going to repay the favor by taking him on a special train ride. Connor is excited about the prospect of riding the Seven Star train, a luxurious and exclusive train that he's always wanted to ride. Chris, however, has a secret plan and is actually taking Connor on a much cheaper and less luxurious train.
Japan's Worst Meal (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7o5CR74sos8&t=275s)
Chris takes Connor to a restaurant that serves "Nashi," a type of rotating noodle dish. The noodles are served in a stream of fresh spring water, which is said to enhance the flavor. Connor is initially skeptical of the dish, but Chris assures him that it's going to be good. The meal includes river fish, sea bream, miso soup, and the main event, "Salmen," which are thin noodles that come in the river. Connor is not impressed with the meal, finding the noodles bland and the fish bony. He also complains about the presence of mosquitoes in the water. Chris tries to convince Connor that the meal is good, but Connor is not convinced. He rates the meal a 3 out of 10, saying that the food is okay but the gimmick is not worth the price.
Japan's Most Terrifying Toboggan Slide (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7o5CR74sos8&t=581s)
Chris and Connor visit Mount Takachiho, a volcano that is significant in Japanese mythology. Chris tells Connor that the mountain is where the sun goddess descended and that they are going to climb it. Connor is hesitant to climb the mountain, but Chris convinces him to go on the toboggan slide first to warm up. The toboggan slide is the longest in South Japan and is quite high up. Chris is nervous about the slide, but Connor is excited. They take a ski lift to the top of the slide and then take off. Chris is terrified by the speed of the slide and is relieved when he reaches the bottom. Connor, on the other hand, enjoys the ride and doesn't even touch the brake.
James Bond's Favourite Volcano (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7o5CR74sos8&t=942s)
Chris and Connor begin their climb up Mount Takachiho. Chris is carrying a bag of food for Connor, but Connor is carrying a drone. Chris is annoyed that Connor is not carrying any food for him and complains about Connor's grumpiness. Chris then tells Connor that the mountain is the location for the original Bond villain's lair in the 1967 movie "You Only Live Twice." Chris is excited about visiting the location, as it was his first glimpse of Japan as a child. They continue their climb and Chris gives Connor a calorie mate, a nutritional supplement that Connor hates. Chris tries to convince Connor to eat it, but Connor refuses.
Japan's Cheapest Overnight Train (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7o5CR74sos8&t=1202s)
Chris and Connor arrive at a remote train station in South Kyushu. Chris tells Connor that they are going to ride a luxurious train, but Connor is skeptical. Chris assures him that the train is one of the most luxurious and expensive trains in Japan. As they pull up to the station, Connor realizes that the train is not the Seven Star train, but a much cheaper and less luxurious train. Chris reveals that he has tricked Connor and that they are actually going to be sleeping on a train that doesn't even move. Connor is furious and threatens to leave, but Chris convinces him to stay.
Helicopter vs. Japan's Biggest Volcano (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7o5CR74sos8&t=1718s)
Chris tells Connor that he has booked a private helicopter ride over Mount Aso, Japan's biggest volcano. Connor is excited about the ride, but Chris is nervous. He tells Connor that he's a little bit scared of helicopters and that he turned down a chance to fly over Tokyo a few months ago. They arrive at the helipad and meet the pilot, who is dressed in a Pikachu costume. Chris is confused by the pilot's costume, but the real pilot soon appears. Chris is still nervous about the flight, especially since the pilot doesn't seem concerned about the possibility of an eruption. They take off and Chris is initially terrified, but as they get closer to the volcano, his fear melts away and he starts to enjoy the experience.
Camping with an Army of Cats (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7o5CR74sos8&t=2111s)
Chris tells Connor that he has booked a glamping experience at the best camping resort in all of Kumamoto. Connor is initially skeptical, but Chris assures him that it's going to be better than an Amazon Basics sleeping bag. They arrive at the campsite and find a large tent with a dining area. Chris tells Connor that the tent is full of cats, which Connor is initially excited about. However, the cats quickly become a nuisance, begging for food and stealing their sashimi. Chris tries to cook dinner, but the cats keep getting in the way. Despite the cats, Chris and Connor have a good time and Chris concludes that it was the best wacky weekend they've had yet.
