Cycle across Japan!

PewDiePie| 00:32:02|Mar 24, 2026
Chapters7
The group catches a boat in Oda Bay, comments on the rain, and enjoys the warm food and scenic views despite the weather.

PewDiePie and family cycle through Japan from Tokyo to Hokkaido and beyond, balancing rainy adventures, hanami moments, kid-friendly hotels, and a quirky NordVPN sponsorship.

Summary

PewDiePie invites viewers along on a family-friendly Japan journey that hops between urban Tokyo viewpoints and rural scenery. Felicitous bike rides with friends in Hokkaido contrast with rainy city cruises around Oda Bay and iconic landmarks like Rainbow Bridge. Felix and Ben share playful moments—whether teasing about “Italian wife” humor, enjoying sakura views, or chasing a pudding line in Atami—as rain intermittently disrupts plans. The trip evolves into a celebration of calm family days in Daanama and a playful hotel stay with kid-focused amenities, including a neon-lit sunset by the bay and a lively Easter egg hunt. Throughout, Felix intersperses vlogs with a sponsored NordVPN segment that blends humor and a quick tutorial on online security, while still maintaining a breezy, observational tone about food, crowds, and the evolving Japanese landscapes. The video closes with reflections on fundraising for charity and the anticipation of returning home, tired but satisfied after a multi-stop circuit that mixes city lights, deer-spotting in Hokkaido, and Atami’s pudding fame.

Key Takeaways

  • Oda Bay boat ride offers a weather-resilient Sakura viewing option, delivering a warm, cozy meal even in the rain.
  • The Hokkaido segment documents a 65-kilometer day in mixed rain and uphill terrain, emphasizing group camaraderie and wildlife sightings like deer and fox.
  • Atami becomes a family-friendly break with a famous pudding line and Easter egg hunt, showcasing how the family blends travel with local treats.
  • The video includes a practical NordVPN plug: benefits, a 30-day money-back guarantee, and a special offer via the creator’s link for extended protection on the go.

Who Is This For?

Essential viewing for parents planning family-friendly trips in Japan, or PewDiePie fans who want a candid, travel-rich vlog filled with practical tips about weather, sightseeing routes, and kid-friendly hotel stays.

Notable Quotes

"We were right on time. They take off as soon as we entered."
Shows the pacing and planning of the boat ride in Oda Bay.
"Such a mama. Such a mama's boy."
A light-hearted family moment highlighting interactions with Ben.
"NordVPN lets you connect to over 60 countries."
Sponsored segment explaining VPN benefits while traveling.
"65 kilometers finished through rain, through down, and uphill."
Describes the grueling yet rewarding Hokkaido cycling day.
"The pudding line was six hours long."
Characterizes the famous Atami pudding encounter.

Questions This Video Answers

  • How did PewDiePie manage a family-friendly cycling trip across Japan in one month-long vlog?
  • What are the best rainy-day activities for a Tokyo Bay sightseeing trip with kids?
  • Where can I find the Sakura viewing experience that synchronized with a boat ride in Oda Bay?
  • What makes Atami pudding a must-try for visitors traveling with children in Japan?
  • How does NordVPN integrate sponsorships into travel vlogs without breaking the flow?
PewDiePieJapan travel vlogOda BaySakura viewingRainbow BridgeTokyo drone/boat tourDaanama and hanamiHokkaido cyclingEaster egg huntAtami pudding line
Full Transcript
[Music] Ben, what are you doing? Are you being silly? What? Italian wife, I get spoiled. I want 14 of them right now. Perfect. I don't know how you do it. This is so good. Hey, who's that cool guy? Who's that cool guy? Yes. Thank you. Now a screw. Next one. H. Not there. Yes. Yes. Thank you, Bang. That's perfect. I can't believe it's still raining. We're supposed to go on a boat ride today to see the Sakura, but it might still be cozy, but man, the rain never stops. Here we are in Oda Bay. I've never been here. It's really pretty, actually. So, we're going to catch a boat. Maybe that's the one. I don't know. I think we're right on time, and I don't want to gamble that they're going to leave without us. It looks like they're ready to leave. fair. Let's actually go. Wow. We We were right on time. They take off as soon as we entered. And look, this is really amazing. You get the food right away. It's really warm and cozy. It actually totally works out that it rains. It doesn't matter at all. I got the prettiest view. So pretty. We're surrounded by sar trees. Oh, there's sky tree. What is our first stop? That is I think Kiri like a beer company and that's supposed to be a flame but everyone calls it the golden poop because it looks like a flame. That's Rainbow Bridge. Never thought I'd see it from this angle. Oh god, it's a little rainy now. Such a cool way to see Tokyo. I love it. This is such a good uh activity. All right, two and a half hours flew by. That was amazing. We both said 10 out of 10. Love it. And we were thinking we should go back when it's night time as well, like an evening one, so you get all the city light. But yeah, it was really nice. Wow. Yes, it's good. Ah, it's been non-stop rain for a week. And whenever the Sakura blooms, you get so anxious cuz it's like they only bloom for so little time. They're still blooming. There's still time. There's still hope. But it's still raining. Okay, Ven, smell it. Do it again. 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I drink Gill every single day. It's the best drink of all time. The link is in the description. I really like this place and be seem to like it too. I know it's Do you want the rocket to go up again? This is something about the small stuff. It's so cute. Wow. Yes. Wow. You love it, Ven. Oh, we're on it. Look at these. Bern, stand there. Yeah, that's cool. I love what Dback has because there's so much space in Tokyo for once. We had a chill family day. It was really nice. Dog missed. Oh no. How did he get away? No. Ben, where's Ben? There you are. I found you. Oh, cute playground. Did you almost fall off the bridge? Oh, wow. We're in Danyama. I've driven through here so many times. I never actually stopped. So, checking out a new area today. It looks nice. We still got some cherry blossom here. Wow. There you go. I should have white sucker. Such a nice day. It's a nice park, too. You get the view over it. I don't know where. Don't move. I like it. Mommy made you that sweater. Bang. What do you mean? It looks gray. It's so funny that I use my foot. We are in a park doing some hanami. weather is not really calling for it, but you know what can you do? My is looking gorgeous. I want to have a North Carolina accent. The trees are still in bloom. Wow, it's so dense. Oh, and the sun is out. Wow, that's amazing. Bian, you forgot your ball. There you go. like that. Yay. Okay, do this one. Go right here. Wow. Wow. Ver, they look so good on you. You got it. Yes, like that. Yes, like that. Yes, B. I was I'm doing a push-ups and B is trying to copy me on the mat. That was good. That was really, really good. Look at this touch screen. You order from here. That's amazing. So they come from here and here. That's so nice. Wow. Wow. What a view, man. is going to be so excited. Wow. What a great mom, huh? Wow. What is that? He loves it. Good morning. I'm on my way to Hokkaido. It's 6:00 a.m. Going to fly 2 hours and then meet up with the boys for another bike journey. It should be really fun. All right, that was a nice flight. Weather feels very cold. It's not raining. I'm very glad about that. I hope we won't have to cycle in the rain. Yeah. Gonna meet up with the boys. Just got to figure out where they are. Chris, what did you just do? Nothing. Nothing. Great cycle done so far. We going like 10 m. Stop. 10 m. Stop. Monkey man keeps stopping. I don't know why. He's doing his best. He's doing his best. That's right. Which is pretty at the moment. So, he's got to step it up. Random stop. Hello, kitties. Oh, you don't look happy. Excuse me, sir. Sir, excuse me. All right, he'll find him. Look at this guy. Huh? Oh, wow. We're besties. Here we are. Lovely, lovely Hokkaido. Whoa. With the boys. So lovely. Yeah. Beautiful, mate. So glad we're here. Hey, at least it's not raining. Uh, we're sort of Oh, I just missed it. Damn, there was like uh at least 20 deers. Dang it. A lot of wildlife. Uh, so far we saw a fox, the cats from earlier. It's really nice to see. Big difference from Tokyo. Look, I stopped for a minute. And I can barely see them. It's so foggy. And the fog keeps coming and going. So elevated. And then we got the church. And then we got the boys. All right. What's up for lunch? Sun is coming out now. It's really nice. What do we got? Such a cute cute restaurant. We're have a lot of cycling left now. The rain came and uh yeah, it's pretty bad. But we got cycling to do. So, what can you do? 65 kilometers finished through rain, through down, and uphill. A lot of uphill. We made it to our last stop of the day and we're going to do it all all tomorrow. No rain today this morning. Don't know about later, but doing another 65 km today. We'll see if my legs will be able to handle it. Today we're going kind of through the mountains. So, this is the only conveni stop. Middle of nowhere Japan kind of stuff. So, and it's starting to rain. This is such a nice road. Say hi to the vlogs. How you doing, Grace? I'm relishing this. Relishing. I'm like turning my back into a sail. The wind. We got We were fighting the wind for so long and now we got the wind on our back and it makes such a difference. Don't even have to pedal. Hello. How you doing? Sorry, I drunk fish. Literally, even though it's like a mess, it's really fun. Number one cause of death in UK. Cows. Yeah, they're the most dangerous animal. Ah, you're going to be on the vlog now. I don't know if you can hear me, but we're on the last 10 km. Still going strong. It's been really fun, but I got to wrap this up. Back in Tokyo. My legs are so tired. I'm so sore. But it's a really fun fun trip. We raised a lot of money for charity. Thank you everyone for joining. I had a really good time and I just can't wait to get home. You see mama. Howdy. We're going to Atami. We've been there once before. It's a really lovely area. A little mini holiday. There will be fireworks. There will be family activities and Easter holiday. Should be fun. 2 1 2 1 back. Super nice hotel. That's so family friendly. They have everything like toys and stuff. And Marc for us. Thank you, Karen. Don't make it seem like I'm playing with your toys. Come here. He doesn't know what to do with acorns. It's okay. Wow, this is magical. Chris said atami is called the Monaco of Japan. It's definitely an interesting vibe. Was that cool? Did you like that song? Where's mama? Ben loves to m Oh yeah. Wow. See you in the reflection. Cuckoo. Cuckoo. Cuckoo. Bye. Go morning. Today we're checking out Atami a little bit. We're going to have a couple of things we want to do. Uh but first on the list is the Shotgen, the shopping street. We're on the hunt for the yogurt, I think. Is it the yogurt? Pudding. The pudding. Sorry. The famous pudding here that we want to check out. Yes, the pudding. Yes, that's our car. Beep beep. This area is way bigger than we thought. It's really cool. Got that old style, too. That's well well done. The shops here are so cool. I love the look and vibe of this. It's so pretty. Oh, this is so cool. I love this area. Oh, you can see the castle from here. That's cool. We've been there. That's Castle. We found the line for the pudding. All right, the 6hour line pudding. Do I just drip it in like that? I hate pudding. The the consistency is all wrong, but this is good. It's really good. Bian is doing his very first egg hunt since it's Easter. Happy Easter. Shaka shaky. Shaka. What's inside? It's the bath toy. Check the Airbnb. Wa! You found another one. You found three. Wa! You found another. Don't flip more. Good job. We are now going to literally just a park for kids. When you become a parent, you just want your child to have fun. Yeah, it's just sand. It's not going to hurt you. Oh, you're a clean freak, huh? Let's walk on the sand together. Yes. Oh my god. It's like a cat on water. It's the sand. [Laughter] First time touching water this year. Will it be hot? Will it be cold? Oh, that is really good. Here we go. Sorry. I'm sorry. Don't torture my If mama was here, she would never allow it. Where is he? Where is There you are. There you are. I see you. I see you. Scared. It is way past this little guy's bedtime. The fireworks are starting now. Are you excited? Whoa. Whoa. Whoa. Whoa. They go all out, huh? Goodness. They're doing it just for us. Spirit. Oh, that's going to be big. That was so loud. Wow. Wa. That was amazing. They have this treehouse at the hotel we're going to check out. That might be a little big for us. Beer, where's your acorn? D found an acorn. He loves acorns so much. It's been so nice to stay at like a kid focused hotel cuz like they covered all the corners. They covered the sockets. They have toys. It's been so good. It's like all you want when you're traveling. This is so satisfying. I think it's time for a nap, huh? We're driven half across Tokyo cuz my son wants to go to this popup store. You can take it. It's okay. 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