Tokyo Lens

Tokyo Lens

By Norm NakamuraSociety & Culture
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Tokyo Lens episodes

  • Bored? Listen to this podcast! [terrible title I know lol] | How I am spending my days in Japan

    The world kind of sucks right now, and with everything going on, I wanted to put together an episode where we could just hang out and spend some time together. Sharing a bit of insight into life in Tokyo Japan right now and talking about how I am using these days~

    PS - so happy to have the podcast back up and running!!

    Want more podcast episodes? There's a whole second podcast over on Patreon!

     https://www.patreon.com/TokyoLens

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    YouTube: www.YouTube.com/TokyoLens
    Twitter: www.Twitter.com/Tokyo_Lens
    Instagram: www.Instagram.com/Tokyo_one
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/TokyoLens/
    Twitch: www.twitch.tv/tokyolens
    Business Inquiries: www.NormNakamura.com

    46 min
  • *Special Edition Episode* | Spend A Day With Me
    It's not all fun and games. And this time... I lost out big.
    Come spend a full day with me as I share a bit of the behind the scenes of life and work in Tokyo, Japan in this episode of the Tokyo Lens Podcast by Norm Nakamura.
    Want more podcast episodes? Come hang out over on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TokyoLens
    This episode is based on one of the most popular episodes of 2019. You can listen to it right here:
    https://anchor.fm/tokyolens/episodes/Spending-A-Day-in-Tokyo--SPECIAL-EDITION-EPISODE-e2vnub
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    YouTube: www.YouTube.com/TokyoLens
    Twitter: www.Twitter.com/Tokyo_Lens
    Instagram: www.Instagram.com/Tokyo_one
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/TokyoLens/
    Twitch: www.twitch.tv/tokyolens
    Business Inquiries: www.NormNakamura.com
    39 min
  • The Cost of Canceling the 2020 Tokyo Olympics

    The Corona Virus is the talk of the town right now, and the topic of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics being canceled has even been tossed around. As insane as that sounds, its enough to scare quite a few people. But let's step back and look at the bigger picture. Is that really likely? And as of right now, at the beginning of March 2020, what is the state of things? 

    In today's episode of the Tokyo Lens podcast by Norm Nakamura, this is exactly what we are talking about.

    Quite possibly one of the heavier podcast episodes we have done, but a topic that I really wanted to cover for the sake of preserving this moment, if nothing else. 

    The JapanToday Article

    https://japantoday.com/category/2020-tokyo-olympics/q-a-things-to-know-about-tokyo-olympics-and-spreading-virus

    Linus Tech Tips Vid

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPoPwrQwm_g

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    There is a secret podcast available now!! And you can find it over on Patreon.

    The Tokyo Lens Patreon Top Secret Podcast not only has the most absurdly long name I could possibly come up with, but is also very different from the content you will find on this podcast here. It is designed to be personal, unedited, and much more frequent!~

    It has a comments section that gives us the chance to comment, chat, and hang out a bit talking about each topic!

    If all of that sounds like something you would be interested in, I would love to have you over there! 

    https://www.patreon.com/TokyoLens

    34 min
  • Playing the Japanese Shamisen + The Secret Podcast Revealed [Musical Episode - Extended]

    Over the last 2 years, the one most common request I have received is to do an episode where I actually play the Shamisen. 

    And today, for the final episode of 2019, that is exactly what we are doing.

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    In today's episode, Norm (Tokyo Lens) plays the Japanese Tsugaru Shamisen...

    And here it is, the doorway to a brand new adventure just for us: https://www.patreon.com/TokyoLens

    THE VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89U8eFyWIX0

    Shamisen Komatsuya [English Page] https://shamisen-komatsuya.com/en/

    ShamiBoy https://shamisen-store.com/?category_id=5c52a940aee1bb1dee84fade  

    Shamisen Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtflILeTBlX-4XmGogcpcS9xmVt6Tbkxb  


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    Also... So much love to all of those of you asking how you can support Tokyo Lens!
    For now , if you do any shopping on Amazon, feel free to click through from my affiliate links! Then you can support just by doing your regular shopping! Thank you all
    Sincerely - Norm Tokyo Lens

    or grab something here! www.redbubble.com/people/tokyolens

    You can find ALL my Gear (Camera/Audio/Editing) Here:

    www.amazon.com/shop/tokyolens
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    Podcast recorded on this: amzn.to/2DbOcpe
    (It's been amazing so far!)

    Videos

    Filmed on this: amzn.to/2eYRvX0
    Edited on this: amzn.to/2mqxTLN
    With this lens. amzn.to/2u8YgHY
    And this Mic: amzn.to/2uO5wuG

    also, my page has some Japanese Snacks!

    www.amazon.com/shop/tokyolens
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    YouTube: www.YouTube.com/TokyoLens
    Twitter: www.Twitter.com/Tokyo_Lens
    Instagram: www.Instagram.com/Tokyo_one
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/TokyoLens/
    Twitch: www.twitch.tv/tokyolens
    Business Inquiries: www.NormNakamura.com

    24 min
  • Missing Japan Way Too Much...

    The title says it all... and I may have dropped a hint in this episode to something hidden (^_-)


    In this Episode of the Tokyo Lens Podcast by Norm Nakamura we are coming back from a bit of a break and making the best of it!

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    Also... So much love to all of those of you asking how you can support Tokyo Lens!
    For now , if you do any shopping on Amazon, feel free to click through from my affiliate links! Then you can support just by doing your regular shopping! Thank you all
    Sincerely - Norm Tokyo Lens

    or grab something here! www.redbubble.com/people/tokyolens

    You can find ALL my Gear (Camera/Audio/Editing) Here:

    www.amazon.com/shop/tokyolens
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    Podcast recorded on this: amzn.to/2DbOcpe
    (It's been amazing so far!)

    Videos

    Filmed on this: amzn.to/2eYRvX0
    Edited on this: amzn.to/2mqxTLN
    With this lens. amzn.to/2u8YgHY
    And this Mic: amzn.to/2uO5wuG

    also, my page has some Japanese Snacks!

    www.amazon.com/shop/tokyolens
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    YouTube: www.YouTube.com/TokyoLens
    Twitter: www.Twitter.com/Tokyo_Lens
    Instagram: www.Instagram.com/Tokyo_one
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/TokyoLens/
    Twitch: www.twitch.tv/tokyolens
    Business Inquiries: www.NormNakamura.com

    34 min
  • Your First Day in Japan - A Guide

    You arrive at the airport... and then what? Where do you go? What trains do you take? Where should you visit first? Is there anything you might be missing? 

    In this episode of the Tokyo Lens Podcast by Norm Nakamura, we are talking about your first day in Japan. Specifically, your first day coming in through Tokyo!

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    Also... So much love to all of those of you asking how you can support Tokyo Lens!
    For now , if you do any shopping on Amazon, feel free to click through from my affiliate links! Then you can support just by doing your regular shopping! Thank you all
    Sincerely - Tokyo Lens Norm Nakamura


    Or grab something here! www.redbubble.com/people/tokyolens

    You can find ALL my Gear (Camera/Audio/Editing) Here:

    www.amazon.com/shop/tokyolens
    ------------------------
    Podcast recorded on this: amzn.to/2DbOcpe
    (It's been amazing so far!)

    Videos

    Filmed on this: amzn.to/2eYRvX0
    Edited on this: amzn.to/2mqxTLN
    With this lens. amzn.to/2u8YgHY
    And this Mic: amzn.to/2uO5wuG

    also, my page has some Japanese Snacks!

    www.amazon.com/shop/tokyolens
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    YouTube: www.YouTube.com/TokyoLens
    Twitter: www.Twitter.com/Tokyo_Lens
    Instagram: www.Instagram.com/Tokyo_one
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/TokyoLens/
    Twitch: www.twitch.tv/tokyolens
    Business Inquiries: www.NormNakamura.com

    29 min
  • Japan's Biggest Typhoon in Decades - Spend the day with me and see what it was like

    This episode is a play-by-play of what the day was like when Typhoon 19 (Typhoon Hagibis) hit Tokyo. Experience the day with me from start to finish, as I share everything that is happening around me.

    In this episode of the Tokyo Lens Podcast, you spend a day with me, Norm Nakamura as the largest Typhoon to hit Japan in decades, passes through. We learn a few things together, and hopefully come out with sunny skies on the other end.

    Japan Times Disaster Page (THE INFO ON THIS PAGE WILL CONTINUE TO CHANGE OVER TIME)

    https://disaster.japantimes.co.jp/

    Dogen's Twitter Feed

    https://twitter.com/dogen/




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    Also... So much love to all of those of you asking how you can support Tokyo Lens!
    For now , if you do any shopping on Amazon, feel free to click through from my affiliate links! Then you can support just by doing your regular shopping! Thank you all
    Sincerely - Tokyo Lens Norm Nakamura


    Or grab something here! www.redbubble.com/people/tokyolens

    You can find ALL my Gear (Camera/Audio/Editing) Here:

    www.amazon.com/shop/tokyolens
    ------------------------
    Podcast recorded on this: amzn.to/2DbOcpe
    (It's been amazing so far!)

    Videos

    Filmed on this: amzn.to/2eYRvX0
    Edited on this: amzn.to/2mqxTLN
    With this lens. amzn.to/2u8YgHY
    And this Mic: amzn.to/2uO5wuG

    also, my page has some Japanese Snacks!

    www.amazon.com/shop/tokyolens
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    YouTube: www.YouTube.com/TokyoLens
    Twitter: www.Twitter.com/Tokyo_Lens
    Instagram: www.Instagram.com/Tokyo_one
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/TokyoLens/
    Twitch: www.twitch.tv/tokyolens
    Business Inquiries: www.NormNakamura.com

    38 min
  • October in Japan - What is it Like?

    Are you missing anything? What is there to do in Japan in October? How's the weather? Any seasonal foods?

    Today..... Today we ramble!

    On this episode of the Tokyo Lens Podcast by Norm Nakamura, we are talking about a month that is a clear favorite for so many... October! and how to spend it in Japan! Where to go, what to do, and so much more. Let's consider this a basic October in Japan guide!

    The Episode Mentioned in the Podcast:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7L_9KgBQB9A


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    Also... So much love to all of those of you asking how you can support Tokyo Lens!
    For now , if you do any shopping on Amazon, feel free to click through from my affiliate links! Then you can support just by doing your regular shopping! Thank you all
    Sincerely - Tokyo Lens Norm Nakamura


    Or grab something here! www.redbubble.com/people/tokyolens

    You can find ALL my Gear (Camera/Audio/Editing) Here:

    www.amazon.com/shop/tokyolens
    ------------------------
    Podcast recorded on this: amzn.to/2DbOcpe
    (It's been amazing so far!)

    Videos

    Filmed on this: amzn.to/2eYRvX0
    Edited on this: amzn.to/2mqxTLN
    With this lens. amzn.to/2u8YgHY
    And this Mic: amzn.to/2uO5wuG

    also, my page has some Japanese Snacks!

    www.amazon.com/shop/tokyolens
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    YouTube: www.YouTube.com/TokyoLens
    Twitter: www.Twitter.com/Tokyo_Lens
    Instagram: www.Instagram.com/Tokyo_one
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/TokyoLens/
    Twitch: www.twitch.tv/tokyolens
    Business Inquiries: www.NormNakamura.com

    29 min
  • Japanese Foods I Just Can't Eat...

    Today we are talking about Japanese foods that I just can't eat. Actually... We're doing a Q&A! So we will be talking about a few interesting topics today, starting with a man who left an INSANE amount of money on the train, and the surprising story of how it turned out.

    In this episode of the Tokyo Lens Podcast by Norm Nakamura, we're doing a Q&A. Because, Q&A!


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    Also... So much love to all of those of you asking how you can support Tokyo Lens!
    For now , if you do any shopping on Amazon, feel free to click through from my affiliate links! Then you can support just by doing your regular shopping! Thank you all
    Sincerely - Tokyo Lens Norm Nakamura


    Or grab something here! www.redbubble.com/people/tokyolens

    You can find ALL my Gear (Camera/Audio/Editing) Here:

    www.amazon.com/shop/tokyolens
    ------------------------
    Podcast recorded on this: amzn.to/2DbOcpe
    (It's been amazing so far!)

    Videos

    Filmed on this: amzn.to/2eYRvX0
    Edited on this: amzn.to/2mqxTLN
    With this lens. amzn.to/2u8YgHY
    And this Mic: amzn.to/2uO5wuG

    also, my page has some Japanese Snacks!

    www.amazon.com/shop/tokyolens
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    YouTube: www.YouTube.com/TokyoLens
    Twitter: www.Twitter.com/Tokyo_Lens
    Instagram: www.Instagram.com/Tokyo_one
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/TokyoLens/
    Twitch: www.twitch.tv/tokyolens
    Business Inquiries: www.NormNakamura.com

    56 min
  • Where would you even start? Making your own stuff in Japan

    Today, I'm going to save you some money in Japan. Making things is not all that difficult. if you know where to get things. While some of us build, and some knit, so many of us like to make something, and while there are a lot of great options in Japan, there are just as many that are dead set on ripping you off and getting your money. 

    Today on the Tokyo Lens Podcast by Norm Nakamura, we talk about doing DIY without getting ripped off in Japan


    Building my own shelf in Tokyo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otFQEzIvaJ4


    Sherry Y's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrUXL60iLgwjMowTF-toqWA


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    Also... So much love to all of those of you asking how you can support Tokyo Lens!
    For now , if you do any shopping on Amazon, feel free to click through from my affiliate links! Then you can support just by doing your regular shopping! Thank you all
    Sincerely - Tokyo Lens Norm Nakamura


    Or grab something here! www.redbubble.com/people/tokyolens

    You can find ALL my Gear (Camera/Audio/Editing) Here:

    www.amazon.com/shop/tokyolens
    ------------------------
    Podcast recorded on this: amzn.to/2DbOcpe
    (It's been amazing so far!)

    Videos

    Filmed on this: amzn.to/2eYRvX0
    Edited on this: amzn.to/2mqxTLN
    With this lens. amzn.to/2u8YgHY
    And this Mic: amzn.to/2uO5wuG

    also, my page has some Japanese Snacks!

    www.amazon.com/shop/tokyolens
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    YouTube: www.YouTube.com/TokyoLens
    Twitter: www.Twitter.com/Tokyo_Lens
    Instagram: www.Instagram.com/Tokyo_one
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/TokyoLens/
    Twitch: www.twitch.tv/tokyolens
    Business Inquiries: www.NormNakamura.com

    42 min

About Tokyo Lens

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Adventure, hidden secrets, cultural discovery, as well as how to get to, and enjoy Japan from near or far. A podcast for everyone. Weekly podcast-exclusive topics, as well as going in-depth on topics covered on the Tokyo Lens YouTube Channel (YouTube.com/TokyoLens).

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