5 AM in Japan's Most Beautiful Village

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  • Опубліковано 10 вер 2024
  • This morning we are exploring the most beautiful countryside village that Japan has to offer. And what's more... We are doing it at 5am!! Come out to the mountains of Japan and enjoy the gorgeous views that the town of Shirakawago has to offer! ‪@TokyoLens‬
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 145

  • @TokyoLens
    @TokyoLens Рік тому +57

    Thank you so much to everyone who came out!
    I’m really happy that we could give this one another shot in much higher quality than last time!
    Make sure those notifications are on, so you don’t miss any of the impromptu or temporary streams!

    • @elainesparklemonkey
      @elainesparklemonkey Рік тому

      Absolutely superb end to my day. Thank you 😊

    • @josiahcress6019
      @josiahcress6019 Рік тому +1

      Hey norm , I’m from Alaska

    • @jamesroach709
      @jamesroach709 Рік тому +1

      However I didn't make the live stream missed it about 40 minutes due to work hours for me. I have checked out many Japanese live streamers and suscribed to them all. Paul from tokyo, with me and totally drew.

    • @epicthief
      @epicthief Рік тому +1

      This is 10/10 better than a podcast

  • @adamcross60
    @adamcross60 Рік тому +19

    Even when these streams are choppy, they're still almost meditative. Norm's calm voice, the early mornings, the quiet rural locales, and all of the stop-and-smell-the-roses moments are really soothing. They're like the opposite of "doom scrolling" through a bleak newsfeed.

  • @ElvenBlossom
    @ElvenBlossom Рік тому

    That place to me looks like paradise. That’d be a dream place to live for me.

  • @SilverScale.
    @SilverScale. Рік тому +1

    If you ever started a travel agency in Japan, providing tours, you'd be INSANELY popular! And you'd make money! Do eeet, Norm, do it!

  • @isaacplaysbass8568
    @isaacplaysbass8568 Рік тому

    2023-05-12 21:34; South East Cornwall.
    Your video is just playing back, I'm looking forward to it; the sun-lit mountains, sound of water, bird song, and village are filling me with joy.
    Thank you Norm.

  • @greggbryson3957
    @greggbryson3957 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for sharing and have a great day or night. Much love

  • @JonLupen
    @JonLupen Рік тому +19

    More endings than a Marvel movie! lol

  • @martinsoppa
    @martinsoppa Рік тому +6

    Whenever I had a very stressful day, I watch Tokyo Lens Explore :D You are simply the best explorer in Japan! 😃😃😃

  • @brandeni1785
    @brandeni1785 Рік тому +2

    Norm. It’s 8pm in Hawaii and I’m washing the dinner dishes but you have transported me to Japan. Thanks for the mental break

    • @Shibalvr
      @Shibalvr Рік тому

      Same here from Maui😅😅😅

    • @brandeni1785
      @brandeni1785 Рік тому +1

      @@Shibalvr I’m on Oahu

  • @natsukashiistory
    @natsukashiistory Рік тому +3

    The moon, the mountains, the praying-roof houses, the fish, the flowers, the cat, the water and the greenery (bluery ?) everywhere 🌱

  • @stephaniesanchez667
    @stephaniesanchez667 Рік тому +1

    Wow. Absolutely one of my favorites of yours

  • @lotrfaramir1
    @lotrfaramir1 Рік тому

    you lucky lucky b*****d.. What a amazing opening shot.. the contrast of the illuminated mountains in the distance to the foreground.. Fabulous.

  • @Leahbiabobia
    @Leahbiabobia 6 місяців тому

    Hello from Kentucky, USA. Loving your content and enjoy even watching older videos recorded. I hope all is well with you!

  • @thundreturtle
    @thundreturtle 6 місяців тому

    Eye contact + smile, it's super effective :D especially if genuine

  • @sassafrasdent4557
    @sassafrasdent4557 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for getting up so early for this while there weren’t many people around. It was lovely & peaceful hearing the birdsong & the river in the background.

  • @juliejones5651
    @juliejones5651 Рік тому

    I'm watching the replay at 7 am in South Africa while we get geared up for another day of homeschooling.

  • @shanellaj
    @shanellaj Рік тому

    I just love your videos when you give us a peak into these lovely areas

  • @rosetiger7268
    @rosetiger7268 Рік тому +1

    Your voice is so calming. My rabbit was really lively and I had paused the live stream. Once it was playing again the rabbit calmed down lol

  • @JonathonJigsawKramer
    @JonathonJigsawKramer 10 місяців тому +1

    Hello, Norm!!! I'm watching from Brunswick, ME and it's 7:20 a.m.

  • @conansredbowtie
    @conansredbowtie 10 місяців тому

    If I knew this channel had longer videos, I would have subbed a long time ago! These are great, I love having you play in the background while I work.

  • @AndresMonaco
    @AndresMonaco Рік тому

    I was there on February and it was beautiful, hope you can make it next year, absolutely worth it!
    I'm from Chile but look like I was from the US or Europe, and the funniest thing that happened is that I went into a restaurant and a couple at a table next to mine said "hi" in English as I was sitting down, and then continued speaking, in Chilean Spanish, and after a couple seconds I said in Spanish, without looking at them "So, seems we're everywhere now...", their wide open eyes were hilarious hahaha, we spent our whole lunch time talking and sharing anecdotes.

  • @KirstenReusch
    @KirstenReusch Рік тому

    Soul restoring peace and tranquility of a mountain morning. Very curious on the guest...you know so many people so I can't even warrant a guess. 😆Can't wait to see what adventures are on the way. 🐦

  • @DubhghlasMacDubhghlas
    @DubhghlasMacDubhghlas 10 місяців тому +1

    I love those small tactors and I really would love to see the inside of older wooden buildings with thatch roofs.

  • @yang_beatz
    @yang_beatz Рік тому

    Explore! Always! Stairs!

  • @benvars5889
    @benvars5889 Рік тому

    Thank you for the beautiful stream, have a good day and i'm going to sleep now.

  • @kevinholt2648
    @kevinholt2648 Рік тому +5

    Japan is spectacular this time of year. Amazing opening shot with the mountains and the sun. Beautiful area and village. All picture memory worthy. Glad for adventure season.

  • @s7evy
    @s7evy Рік тому

    Pleasant to watch, I really love those old, kinda remote villages!

  • @-..-..-..-.
    @-..-..-..-. Рік тому

    Watching the replay from Arizona, USA. Love these streams ✌️

  • @kalika424
    @kalika424 Рік тому

    I'm back from work and settling in for a lovely walk

  • @floccinaucci
    @floccinaucci Рік тому

    Woo! Adventure season is upon us!

  • @minnowです
    @minnowです Рік тому +1

    WOW, great ending

  • @mattgurney3756
    @mattgurney3756 Рік тому +11

    Hey norm, thanks so much for this stream. Had a real crappy day at work and the combination of your calming voice, charm and beauty of the setting really made my day man. Thank you! I really hope to visit Shirakawago in the future!

  • @machanhernan
    @machanhernan Рік тому +2

    Sorry you had to wake up so early but thank you for the morning walk, Norm. The problem with some AI is the way they are being fed (particularly the image generator AIs which are being build over the work of artists that are not receiving any royalties for it). But in any case AIs are a tool and as a tool they will be what we make of them. IMHO what you did was something fun and imaginative.

  • @tinadement3636
    @tinadement3636 Рік тому

    Beautiful! Hello from LA! 12:30am on the replay

  • @user-yd6xl9nw5l
    @user-yd6xl9nw5l Рік тому

    日本人の私から見ても 良かったですし 素晴しい🎉

  • @davidjones9609
    @davidjones9609 Рік тому

    28:40 Is that a paper-thin paved bridge? Wonders never cease in the many corners of Japan...

  • @mariambelal7153
    @mariambelal7153 Рік тому

    From kuwait and your video are my relaxing time thank u for that 😊

  • @debraespi79
    @debraespi79 Рік тому

    Love to see all the views!!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @WiscoMel
    @WiscoMel Рік тому +1

    I miss Japan so much. I loved early walks - much less crowded everywhere than in afternoons!

  • @verneiceturner8250
    @verneiceturner8250 Рік тому

    thamk you for the beauty you share, 12 am im Buffalp NY

  • @leelahland
    @leelahland Рік тому

    Hey Norm, thank you for another great stream. Would love a livestream or video of Shizuoka, I'd love to visit there and try their tea.

  • @kenziedayne4234
    @kenziedayne4234 Рік тому +3

    Even though I don't often catch you live due to the time difference, I really love your Live Stream Explorations. Love that feeling of being there.

  • @muckymark4861
    @muckymark4861 Рік тому

    I just love your content mate!
    You are an absolute gem with amazing energy.
    Thankyou👊❤️

  • @Wylethorn
    @Wylethorn Рік тому

    Such a beautiful place! Thanks Norm

  • @SilverScale.
    @SilverScale. Рік тому

    Beautiful! I was just saying on another of your videos, on the regular channel, that I miss the livestreams! 😊

  • @leanickell5015
    @leanickell5015 7 місяців тому

    this is the Japan I want to see. not the cities, but the stunning country. planning for me to go to Japan will probably take years, I want to start at one end and with a rented camper travel the length of the country. unfortunately I have some dietary restrictions and from what I know about Japan we aren't very comparable 😂 hopefully when I've finished my planning and saved enough money this will have changed. In the meantime I guess I'll just have to live vicariously through Norm!

  • @epicthief
    @epicthief Рік тому

    As a fully remote worker this is better than a podcast, this is the best background video. So chill

  • @alexlife95
    @alexlife95 Рік тому

    Hi! I’m watching from Mexico! Can’t wait to go back to Japan!

  • @treasurechest1993
    @treasurechest1993 Рік тому

    Was there in March, a lovely place.

  • @DonalPhelan
    @DonalPhelan Рік тому

    I had the joy of visiting Shirakawago and Gokayama when they were covered in snow at Christmas seven years ago. Great memories, and lovely to see it here in the summer, thank you

  • @thomasedwards6641
    @thomasedwards6641 Рік тому

    Love your vids we get to see some amazing places through you.

  • @knekia75
    @knekia75 Рік тому

    Watching from: Covington, GA @7:43pm

  • @martinfursten1580
    @martinfursten1580 Рік тому

    Hello Norm, I am watching from Slovakia a small country in the middle of Europe. Hope You all doing well.

  • @ShowMePryzzm
    @ShowMePryzzm Рік тому

    Much love from Georgia, USA. Watching as a replay, at 00:30 in the morning after my commencement ceremony for my bachelor's degree in data science. Long morning, the ceremony, then long day celebrating. 🎉🎉
    Nice vibes to sleep to for sure.
    Have a wonderful day, everyone.

  • @EvaChan
    @EvaChan Рік тому

    Caught up with the 2nd half of the stream. I found it interesting that the vending machine was done up in brown to go with the buildings around so it doesn't stick out. And I think the same went for that hydrant! In any case, I am hoping to add this to my itinerary the next time I am able to visit Japan. Maybe 2024? *fingers crossed*

  • @p1ural391
    @p1ural391 Рік тому +2

    Such a beautiful villiage! These are the places that I want to visit on my next Japan trip.

  • @Soleilski1
    @Soleilski1 9 місяців тому

    I am NOT a morning person, but these videos inspire me to become one. The perfect calm of these early strolls pushes me to become the person I want to be! Thanks and cheers from Las Vegas, USA.

  • @EmberMoonprincess92
    @EmberMoonprincess92 Рік тому +2

    It was nice to hang out with you all as always 🥰

  • @merlyndyches-bessent6104
    @merlyndyches-bessent6104 Рік тому

    lurking in the afterglow of your excellent videos again, Norm---had read about this village in an magazine article --how the "praying hands" roof configuration is very effective for dealing with snow accumulation--this is a beautiful village; thanks for the walk through--your commentary on AI and haters in general was timely--lots of scared people out there--keep up the comforting work for all of us--and safe travels as you go--Merlyn (ATX)

  • @bethanydee5387
    @bethanydee5387 Рік тому

    Beautiful!, Thank you 😊👍

  • @le_doberchaman3473
    @le_doberchaman3473 Рік тому

    Wow... This place is paradise to me😍 I totally see myself beekeeping and living in this beautiful village... Thank you Norm, you're awesome!

  • @Japanesestudydreams
    @Japanesestudydreams Рік тому

    Absolutely beautiful

  • @user-lo9oe2vx8k
    @user-lo9oe2vx8k 7 місяців тому

    Watching you from Greenwood Ind in USA it is 2am on a Thursday jan 25 2024

  • @mittysmalls
    @mittysmalls Рік тому

    Spent a whole day walking around shirakawa and froze out the front of daily yamazaki whilst waiting for the bus. Totally worth it ❤❤❤

  • @momokadawi8955
    @momokadawi8955 Рік тому

    Amazing Place ..

  • @Shaz221
    @Shaz221 Рік тому

    Watching in replay from Scotland! We have not had decent spring weather so this is like a little dream to watch this! Big hugs Norm

  • @Sharal3D
    @Sharal3D 5 місяців тому

    From Nepal I wish villages were like this clean here 😢

  • @QCoraA
    @QCoraA Рік тому

    I got to catch the end of your stream which makes me very happy. Thank you for bringing us along on this adventure.
    On a different note all the fake out endings and then the real abrupt ending got a good laugh out of me.

  • @KatusiimeNatasha
    @KatusiimeNatasha 5 місяців тому

    Thanks for doing that

  • @lappslapps8058
    @lappslapps8058 Рік тому +1

    Great content as usual

    • @lappslapps8058
      @lappslapps8058 Рік тому

      Love to be their in Tokyo but finances make it tough right now have to live vicariously through you for now keep up the great work
      Cheers
      Marc

  • @neilmacdonald4697
    @neilmacdonald4697 Рік тому

    Thanks for the amazing video! I rarely get to see live streams, so it's nice when you leave them up for a few days. As for the ChatGPT Tokyo Tour, I think that's an interesting experiment. Perhaps you should repeat the experiment every 6-12 months to see how ChatGPT is improving.

  • @robyngraham8075
    @robyngraham8075 Рік тому

    I was there three weeks ago, there were people all over

  • @kennethaiori
    @kennethaiori Рік тому +1

    Great video Norm! Hello from Calgary!
    My wife, son & I visited and stayed in Shirakawago in 2011. Just beautiful and memorable!! Freshly harvested and cooked rice from the area was also fantastic!
    Lol - you said 5C was 'freezing' - that's shorts & t-shirt weather in Canada (you've been in Japan so long). 😂 -40C is freezing cold.

  • @atomicjedi6230
    @atomicjedi6230 Рік тому

    this is really incredible

  • @claud3237
    @claud3237 Рік тому

    Time for a Tokyo Lens Live marathon! Watching at 12am cus it helps me sleep, thank you Mr Norm

  • @katiew1021
    @katiew1021 Рік тому

    Wish I could have caught this live! From Seattle (would have been 1pm Wednesday at live start)!

  • @torinmakesmusic
    @torinmakesmusic Рік тому

    WOW! This place is amazing! Watching the replay and dropping you a HELLO! Thanks for bringing us along on your adventures!

  • @DivaHill12
    @DivaHill12 Рік тому

    Watching the replay here in Virginia, USA. Thanks for the beautiful walk. ❤

  • @LostxWonderingxSoul
    @LostxWonderingxSoul Рік тому

    Aloha from Hawaii, glad I finally got to watch one of these live and can't wait to see what adventures happen this season

  • @Stormbrise
    @Stormbrise Рік тому

    Such a beautiful area. I love the rivers and streams. Maybe that is why I am a hydrologist. I think i missed who the mystery guest was though. Someday I may see a stream, but 10 pm in Denmark is a bit late for me.

  • @wendyon4517
    @wendyon4517 Рік тому

    Watching the recording from Kagoshima. The sun rises so early here in Japan. Looks like a lovely, dry (later on) day there.

  • @charlotteparker6973
    @charlotteparker6973 Рік тому +1

    So beautiful, makes me want to visit Shirakawago even more!!

  • @ourladyofgracechapelst.mic9819

    Norm! My partner, Dan, and I are heading to Japan in October. It’s his first trip home in over ten years and we are both so excited to go!
    What have you got from Gunma Prefecture?

  • @ozidanni
    @ozidanni Рік тому

    I'm so happy that you're doing this again. I enjoyed it so much last time.

  • @alecangelo7443
    @alecangelo7443 Рік тому

    This was sublime.... Serene and tranquil are the words that come to mind, off the top of my semi poetic head, this is probably the first time ever that I've seen an early morning moon.. kinda makes sense at that altitude.. saw the temple bell being rung The water wheel and the smiling old lady were my favorite though.. envy the cold weather somewhat but not too much.. it's 31 degrees and it's just too much.. lol the first rays of sunlight were nice.. Have a great day ahead ❤ it's nearly 4 am gotta go to sleep..

  • @VerhoevenSimon
    @VerhoevenSimon Рік тому

    Such a beautiful village, and indeed the video quality was a lot nicer than last time.

  • @OzXchange
    @OzXchange Рік тому

    Glad I could catch most of this stream while I got ready for work this morning. Though I'd rather be walking with you, than flying today.

  • @BleachDemon707
    @BleachDemon707 Рік тому

    Man Norm, your camera quality is excellent, good clarity, especially the close up shots of the mountains in the very beginning 👍

  • @louvefranglaise
    @louvefranglaise Рік тому

    Hi, I wanted to say thank you for this stream. I enjoy watching these as its nice to see bits of a world I'm unlikely to ever visit in person, but I've also now learned they are exactly the right level of calm to keep me from messing up as I press and sew in the hem of the skirt I was making... I usually get distracted and mess up this helped me keep focused! So I now know what my go to sewing watching is going to be :)

  • @Magius61
    @Magius61 Рік тому

    When I was in Japan I tried real wasabi for the first time it was life changing.

  • @nicole.s.taylor
    @nicole.s.taylor Рік тому

    Watching after. Looking the village architecture! Laughing about the people angry about the AI in the past video. In that video you pretty much predicted it "People get upset about water" 😂 AI is just another tool. It was a great concept pulled off well. Thank you!

  • @brnnyd
    @brnnyd Рік тому

    1:30 am last night the stream started, unfortunately couldn't last even the first hour, but already planned to chill and watch the full thing later in the evening. Can't believe it's already been 12 hrs since the live stream 😄 and past 5 in the evening over there none the less. And today's shoot, hope it went great. Totally excited for the vid if it was for a vid, and the secret companion. Have a serene evening Norm! Cheers!

  • @squirrelgirl2252
    @squirrelgirl2252 Рік тому

    Hi Norm, thanks for the great livestream!! I missed it live, but managed to watch it today. Just wanted to let you know I'm a Toyota CHR owner and it always makes my day when I see one in livestreams. They're great little cars.

  • @rosetiger7268
    @rosetiger7268 Рік тому +1

    This is a great live stream!

  • @MickeyMishra
    @MickeyMishra Рік тому

    Glad I check the live streams. Only looking at your videos? I thought you has stopped uploading.

  • @thempstead
    @thempstead Рік тому +1

    I realised why Norm likes to go to these places. No pedestrian crossings, he can jaywalk to his heart's content without anyone calling him on it 🤣🤣🤣

  • @patrycjawrobel5444
    @patrycjawrobel5444 Рік тому

    It’s amazing that you returned to Shirakawago for a new stream, I’ve been always hoping that you will after the old one had such a bad quality. Thank you for the adventures Norm ❤

  • @kathrynlebda780
    @kathrynlebda780 Рік тому

    Shirakawago just hits so different in the early morning. I went during a summer vacation and even though it was packed with people I still thought it was beautiful. That sunrise walk just leveled-up the place. I feel like the Chubu region has so much to offer and I want more people to go there and appreciate it, but I don't what people to go there at the same time 😅

  • @allisonrobertson5423
    @allisonrobertson5423 Рік тому

    Thanks for the stream! I'm excited for the future adventures :)

  • @robertdollinger3570
    @robertdollinger3570 Рік тому

    Love the videos brother! How about visiting areas with great local folklore or martial arts significance? Would love to see some ancient places.