'Flew private jet because my dog is too fat.' World's richest YouTuber PewDiePie relocates to Japan with his wife, pugs

Swedish gaming streamer and YouTuber Felix Kjellberg, also known as PewDiePie, ticked off one of the biggest goals from his checklist as he finally moved to Japan, a relocation that was long-awaited.

The YouTuber, who has 111 million subscribers, had first announced in late 2019 that he has purchased a house in Japan along with his wife Marzia.

"For so long we doubted whether we could even make this move, and we went through all the ups and downs, and obviously it's been a really long journey," said the streamer.


Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the YouTuber's perfectly planned move to Japan was delayed for nearly two-and-a-half years as Japan was not allowing tourists. The country has strictest virus border controls in the world.

PewDiePie posted a video documenting his journey from London to Japan along with his wife and dogs.

"But I just really, really appreciate everyone who was supportive of us going... it just feels amazing to be here, finally," the 32-year-old content creator said.

In a 14-minute-long vlog, PewDiePie showcased the draining process of relocating to Japan with his pugs and wife. The video shows YouTuber getting his visa approved while struggling to find a way to relocate to another country with his pugs, who cannot travel through cargo since the dogs already have breathing issues.


The couple didn't want to risk the safety of their pets, so they rented a private jet so they could travel with the dogs to Japan. The maximum weight for a pet is 8-9 kg. "We're flying private jet because my dog is too fat," the YouTuber said in his video.

In the past, the YouTuber has faced many controversies over offensive jokes. The star has landed himself in hot water several times, including over videos containing anti-Semitic remarks and racial slurs, and in 2016 he was temporarily blocked from Twitter after joking he had joined the Islamic State group.