One Month in Japan - From Kyushu to Hokkaido
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- Опубліковано 25 сер 2024
- One month around Japan... 7+ cities and adventures all around the country. Osaka, Kyoto, Sendai, Sapporo, Beppu, and more!!
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**WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE STOP IN THIS ADVENTURE? Let me know down below and join the discussion!!**
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Full Playlist from this month HERE:ua-cam.com/play/PLPKBXMFV99z1-0oOBAGgki-_eMoqqgC2M.html
Thanks for the heads-up on the livestream. Got my alarm set!
Anxiously waiting for the stream!
Keep safe Norm!🌠
That crazy plank bridge was weird to watch on stream. I just kept thinking about somebody breaking an ankle on it.
Osaka will always have my heart. I am so grateful that I have begun to love places and people that I have yet to meet through these videos.
Thank you!
It's an epic month really!! Thank you Mr. Norm, for showing us all this! 🙏❤❤
Best Christmas present everrrr! Can’t wait to fill my crane game with little toys😽
Awww you spelled my name!!
I never got to see it in action! I cant wait to see how it runs!!
glad you liked it!
You should definitely fill it with cat treats and have Maro learn to use it. 🐱😂
Can't imagine Kyoto going into bankruptcy, its so sad and I was only there for half a day. Also quite amazing just how fast it can happen after having nonstop tourists for the past several decades at least
I hope it doesnt! But unfortunately as you might have seen at the start of the Kyoto livestream, I wouldnt be surprised if it did
hopefully it will be ok!
In 2012 I went to Osaka castle with a family friend. We were walking through the south west garden when I was accosted by the most violent raven I've even encountered. I've never feared for my life as much as I did in that moment. It was no ordinary raven. This was a boss raven. It had a scar over it's right eye and I'm 90% sure it was smoking a cigarette.
I laughed much harder at this than I initially expected lol
@@TokyoLens I was one thunderstorm and a sword battle away from a dramatic fight scene
It’s so sad to see Kyoto and Osaka so quiet, but also hauntingly beautiful. Enjoyed this video a lot! 😄
Really more about the timing I went than anything else haha
Everytime I watch your videos made in this style, I just get these overwhelming emotions I haven’t felt anywhere else, it’s unexplainable, like a sadness that I can’t be there to experience it in person, but an immense joy that it exists, you just put everything together so elegantly.
Love the behind-the-scenes footage of you hangin' with Chris and Sharla. Having seen Chris's video of your visit, this video adds an extra dimension. Love it when UA-camrs do that.
chris made a vid of my visit? lol
missed that haha
@@TokyoLens Oh shit I'm trippin', just realized that stream was on the Tokyo Lens channel! omg
This was such a cool little wrap up of all the livestreams. I miss Japan so much. Once this plague is over, I’m coming for a month. ❤️
twas oddly hectic to shoot, but very worth it!
Thank you so much for being there for all of it!
@@TokyoLens thank you for making it ❤️
Definitely a month!
Fingers crossed that Japan opens up this year! My future itinerary only hits Sendai of these cities, but maybe one day, after I hit other countries I want to visit, I will explore the southwest more. Until then, there's your videos!
Do visit sendai! I did my exchange there at Tohoku university for a year. Awesome place to live if you love to live in a city but would also like to experience nature. That’s why it’s also called the city of trees
7:53 One of the things I like the best about Norm is that he pronounces names and places properly and not "englishly" like Chris tends to do.
This video was a visual feast, and I appreciate how much editing it must have taken to cobble together all the trips!! Nice to see all these places again, as well as some friends like the guitar guy in Fukuoka. Plus we got a mini review of hotel rooms around Japan! Nice work, Norm.
Thank you so much for making it all possible!!
Ugh I MISS JAPAN!!! ♥️♥️♥️ Thank you for all the live streams and this beautiful video Norm! They’ve been such a huge escape while working or doing anything during the day☺️☺️
More to come!
Please I want to see please please
Please help me
It's sad to hear that Kyoto is struggling financially. So many places that relied on Tourism are going through similar, and it's just...so sad.
Even worse is how much the banking cartel is depleting from Japan in the form of "financial aid" turned into never ending debt. Japan even more in the hole than america is per GDP. USA debt is highest, but so is our GDP.
My grandpa doesn't remember much now, due to his age, but when I asked him about how he used to be a pilot, his face lit up and he said "Yes I've flown a plane. Just beautiful." We talked about the clouds.
On my flight to go visit and take care of him for a while, was the first time I ever saw myself above the clouds, that I can remember. I know I flew with him when I was younger (about 6 years old) & told him it looked like the ending to Willy Wonka, but I remember that more like a small photo reel in my brain.
To see the clouds and all the world from above in the day, was lovely. I want to fly one day, like you and him.
Osaka was our favourite city when we visited, such a cool place.
Tokyo Lens Explore was an answer to my prayers! I love having videos up while i work and play games on my second monitor but short videos mean more ads so i am always looking for long content. Your walks are fun, relaxing and at points informational! Thanks for all your hard work Norm, and heres to a great 2022
really glad that you enjoy it that much!
thank you!
I’m so happy to see a shot of the Kokura Japanese pickle shop sign made it into the video. 😍🏯🥒💖
Kokura is gorgeous. You love the dichotomy/juxtaposition of modern/historical city/nature like I do. Such a wonderful thing.
I started watching the channel not too long ago so I've been having a really good time going through the older videos. Feels kind of weird to see all those big cities so empty though.
I love Osaka and the people there.
I just love watching these videos exploring different regions and cities of Japan. Thank you for all you do.
I'm about to interview for the JET Program as a CIR in the coming weeks, and I can't be more excited to possibly be going to Japan. I've been so enamored with the country for its long history, traditional culture, and beautiful land since I was 13, so finally getting to go at 31 will be a dream come true.
I can't wait to visit these places in person one day.
I miss Japan 😔 Ready to come spend money and support the place I love when they open up.
I know I say it under most of your videos mate but your bgm choices are top notch, so much better than most UA-camrs out there. It gives depth to your videos
There are no other words except for captivating and mesmerizing. Every area, every feature….the time you take to share your journeys with us is deeply appreciated
Thank you, today was a tough day and your video made it much better!
Osaka is where my mom lived! I never thought I would see it with my two eyes!
Empty Kyoto and Osaka are perfect for content. I cannot imagine how crowded it will be these upcoming months now that there are no restrictions.
For the bags of gravel in Sapporo, they're definitely there in winter (I've only been in Hokkaido during the winter only). I've also seen something similar in nearby Otaru, except they have crushed shellfish shells. It's a smart system to help people not slip as much on the roads during winter!
awesome! thanks~
Loved to see Osaka at night without almost anyone there. Thank you Norm!
Norms video's and edits just make me smile.
What a fun little Santa you are lol. Nice to see this quiet winter video where you wrap up the year with friends and bringing smiles to everyone
When I saw the octopus on your thumbnail, my most favorite stop was already decided..Osaka! Thank you for reminding me how vibrant my hometown used to be and Osaka castle is definitely worth visiting as you introduced!😍✨
haha yea a pretty easy guess that its Osaka eh!!
thanks so much~
Lovely Video, amazing Vidiographie, 20 minutes of pure joyment.Nothing more to add.
I love how amenable to walking the cities are, and the paving, all so perfectly level.
It's amazing to see all these cities at night. The lights make it even more beautiful.
Rewatching this one - an oldie but a goodie. Still remember being locked up inside and watching the Kyoto castle live stream. Ahhh, so many occasions you kept us sane Norn 🥲
So great! Thanks Norm! I loved when you visited Sharla!
Can't believe I missed this video. I'm planning on taking a month's leave from work when Japan opens up so I can do some serious traveling in Japan. Nice to see someone else had the same idea.
With the exception of Sapporo, you pretty much replicated our last itinerary in 2019-2020! We loved Kokura so much and stayed right in Kokura Station. Your stream from there made me cry. This was fantastic and I enjoyed the snippet format, especially knowing I can go back and watch the longer streams. Thanks for starting 2022 off great! あけましておめでとうございます
No favorites....
Because I love them all!
It was nice to see a recap of your year-end month-long streams and videos. Sad to have missed most of your live streams but glad that you keep most of them up in the channel for those who missed them. I say it a lot, and I will say it again, thank you for bringing us around with you. Your streams and videos will keep me satiated until I can finally visit Japan in person. Stay safe and healthy.
Always love your videos Norm! My family and I have a goal to visit all 47 prefectures in our lifetime and we were making good progress until COVID started. We used to visit Japan annually since 2013 but obviously haven’t been back in the last few years. We appreciate you showing viewers all parts of the beautiful country of Japan! I hope you have a meet up in the future the next time we visit.
When you spoke about the "no diving" sign in Osaka, my mind was filled with a voice and the voice was shouting ”平成、ありがとう！”.
Gonna have to call Fukuoka my favourite part of this video. The colours have so much potential for content. And the cuisine in that town...
Amazing cinematography! As always your content is fantastic.
Keep up the inspirational work truly wishing you the best
This video brought me soooo much joy 😊😊
Found this video hidden inside my watch later playlist and can't believe it's almost a year passed by since I added it.
Happy that I spotted it when I was moving videos to their dedicated playlists for things I want to watch.
Doing travel and behind the scenes content in 1 video is something I think you combine really well and is always fun to spot what other videos/streams you were doing at that time.
Also big fan of the Hokkaido snow
I thoroughly loved watching all the streams back and I'm glad I caught 2 of them live, my favourite was probably Kyoto, it's just so gorgeous, I'm quite sad to hear they're not doing financially well, hope the best for them and thank you Norm for all the great content.
Catching up on your older videos. I don’t normally comment, but this video brought a tear to my eye … was able to relive my month in Kyushu at the outbreak of the pandemic. So many happy memories. Thank you from Australia
Each city has their own charm. I love it
glad you can enjoy it!
It's a really pretty castle, I can see why you'd fanboy over it. That's definitely somewhere I want to see someday.
Awesome vid, cool to be able to get a little behind the scenes glimpse. Keep up the great work!!
The music added a nice atmosphere. So many beautiful things. The traditional look of Kyoto. The more modern look of Osaka. That one tree in Fukuoka. The Astro Boy place.
Simply a breath taking short video
We love you, too Norm! Happy New Year and I can’t wait for all the juicy content coming this year 🎉💜
Thanks so much!!
Oooh that looks like the start of your pilot adventures! The joy of you opening your Christmas gift was perfect for this Christmas Eve afternoon.
Can i just say i love your longer videos, i just never get bored, theres so much to see!!! All the time when i see other people post videos in japan, i feel like we're missing out on so much! I Really love when you take the time to go look at a certain spot you were mentioning. The more the better!
means a lot! Thank you!
I also love tacos
@@TokyoLens thank you!
Osaka and Sapporo are my two favourite cities. Something about em.
The little food stands in Fukuoka looks so fun to just grab some food and meet people...also the city at night is just beautiful. That castle with the funky backdrop seems like something to behold😮
I don't understand how this video doesn't have more views :/ so beautifully shot. Thank you so much for the content.
Loved this video, as all those livestreams. Thank you Norm, for letting us enjoy Japan from the distance!
Glad you were able to enjoy it all!
I remembered watching most of it in the live streams but this was pretty cool
I have never seen Dotonbori so empty and dark. I've always thought it was like Times Square - all brightly-lit and buzzing with activity.
I'll definitely be checking out the end of year adventure playlist! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you Norm for another amazing video. Happy New Year to you too
Your takes on places manage to capture the big picture not just the minutiae of being there, thats a gift :)
Bit late to the party but loved this video Norm! Hope you're having a fantastic start to 2022.
Hey norm just wanted to say the shots you capture are absolutely stunning, and some essence of them breathes life into me on the days i start to lose track of my goals to document japan like you do.
Beautifully done. Thank you have a wonderful year.
The castles and temples are so cool looking, I can't wait to check them out in person. Hopefully with my friend who really deserves a once in a lifetime vacation like this.
I loooove Kokura too. Especially the upside down monorail and a little path with some nice trees next to the river. Unfortunately the castle was closed the day I was there, but I have a photo from that exact favourite spot of yours, for the same reasons you like it!
Great video! And heartwarming too. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Been Japan multi times as a Hong Konger, in a covid days when travelling is not as feasible as it used to be, you shown us the different vibe of Japan where we easily would miss. Yes it is the normal, beautiful details from the daily lives. Thank you, great video.
This is a great compilation video. I'm going to check out the videos for the live streams I missed. Sorry you attempt at a live stream of the store on Sunday didn't work out but this definitely makes up for it. 😊
Its like virtual travel lookin this video. Love it ! Hope can goin to japan for travel soon. Miss japan so badly.
ayyy fukuoka and kitaq represent! i truly love living in fukuoka prefecture, you managed to capture why in just a few minutes of screentime!
So many places! And so, so many beautiful shots!
Just came here from the Nara video from one year ago, and it's true, the value of creativity, creating. It's so obvious here, with these endless snapshots showing the beauty and liveliness of the moment. Loving it.
Having been covered by an icy blanket of wet grey clouds for 2.5 months straight, and unable to travel atm - watching this has been both a needed and defiant pleasure. ^^
Always love watching your adventures as you travel to different parts of japan, Keep it up!
Gotta go to bed, but want to feed the algorithm right now. Gonna watch the video with morning tea and french toast.
I was there in April 2021. It was extremely quiet even in Gion. I took photos in top spots without anyone nearby. I was happy to come back to Tokyo as I can remember because I miss the vibrant and lively city so much. At that time, Tokyo was quiet too.
Japan is such a beautiful country I really want to at least visit Japan at some day in my life 🔥
I really enjoyed this video! Thank you as always for the amazing content!
Nice wrap up of all the excellent walking tours. Lucky you can still get about and see the place. Fingers crossed we’re getting a bit more back to normal.
I was surprised that I had actually caught 2/3 of your live streams. The collage of steams was wonderfully done! I hope your having a good 2022. Be safe my friend 🤘😋
That was EPIC! Defintly what I needed today!!! What an adventure it has been! I am so glad to be part of it (even if its just from a viewing stand point)
Amazing video, what a way to end the year for you!
Thank you for sharing those moments 🙏
I'm coming next year, Kyoto please wait for us!
Beautiful trip! I love this montage so much
It’s so cool that you give to live the life of exploring japan ! I can’t wait to do the same when I get that opportunity 😁
Funny (?) story. I avoided Kyoto on my first (and so far only) trip to Japan in 2107 - because I knew how busy it was, I was travelling alone by bicycle, and I absolutely knew by then that I would plan to go back in 2020, with my wife, and we would wander and enjoy Kyoto together ... and you all know how that turned out.
Thanks for helping keep the dream alive - my future itinerary involves a LOT more of Kyushu and Shikoku than if my original plans worked out.
The first minute in and it makes me want to be there already, the scenery and buildings are so beautiful and i really hope i learn some Japanese and visit Kyoto and Tokyo someday!
There are so many cool places to eventually visit! It’s nice to live vicariously through your videos in the meantime. ✌🏼
Thanks so much, Tom!
It would be a dream for me to live somewhere in Hokkaido. I love all the nature and peaceful vibe. I would go insane doing so many hikes and bike rides.
Properties also seem to be really cheap. I would totally start a community garden.
That all looks gorgeous, I need to take the time to do more nighttime exploration.
Thank you so much for taking us on all of your adventures Norm! Looking forward to all the new ones in 2022 so I can live vicarriously through you until I can visit myself!! Much love from Idaho US!
Thank you!!!!
Oh how much I miss Japan and Fukuoka. Lived there in 2013-2014. Miss those yatais too
I miss Japan so much. Thanks for this recap video that make me miss this beautiful country more and more 😁👍
Going through your videos, trip planning for 2023 😁
I first found your channel because I was searching up videos of Kyoto with the hopes of staying there come April, and it is so so saddening to hear that it might go bankrupt. Thank you for documenting this so we can live vicariously through you.
I hope osaka and kyoto can comeback normal again.. i want to visit there. Thank u for ur video. I feel traveling in there^^