Exploring Tokyo Empty After Midnight

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[@TokyoLens]

Thank you so much to Sherry for joining this time [channel linked in description]!! -- DID YOU HAVE A FAVORITE SPOT? And massive thanks to Klook for existing and for backing this vid! Use them to book all your Japan needs for your next trip! (bit.ly/things-to-do-in-japan-klook)

[@sherryberryjp]

Thanks Norm for taking me on an exciting night journey! Being out past last trains was so much more fun than I thought🤩

[@AmandadeOliveira]

I really love this night videos. It's always nice to see you hang out with friends. ❤❤

[@rupertmiller9690]

The kaiju sized traffic cone was my highlight for the video.

[@KirstenReusch]

Favorite spots on this one: red torii shrine - think I have it pinned already - and Asakusa Sumida colors. That night view on the water is one of my all-time favorites. I don't think we were in Tokyo, but my BIL has won an extra drink from one of those vending machines, so not scammy but rare. 😅 😂

[@Operationiceberg]

I have actually won free sodas, cigarettes and ice cream from the vending machines. I might need a serious intervention about my vending machine addiction?

[@rei2515]

the old couple dancing together in the middle of the night omg 🥹

[@Kirkmaximus]

That's so wholesome!!!

[@misteriron69]

@@rei2515 it's weird. Not cute.

[@audiofile8311]

@@misteriron69 Porque no los dos?

[@tortoisesoup16]

​@@misteriron69You are weird

[@misteriron69]

@@tortoisesoup16 what makes me weird?

[@PhillyMikeUSA]

Not gonna lie I love both Norm and Sherry. And their collaboration videos are my absolute favorite ones. Love you guys!

[@TokyoLens]

Thanks so much!

[@Giftedbryan]

I only got here recently (during the rebuild of that small electronics shop) and it feels like I've known them both so long already. It just feels so natural!

[@arianebhs3678]

​@@Giftedbryan Yeah literally me too !!

[@sophiablow3422]

Yeah you guys are great together. Love watching you spar.

[@Chatana23]

100% agree

[@yvan2218]

Its always something special to just go out in the middle of the night for a bike ride. The cool wind and empty streets just feel magical. It can either feel like cyberpunk or silent hill depending on where you live lol

[@TokyoLens]

I think I just need to do a whole vid on night cycling lol

[@david40k]

you said there are night time tours for this? any referrals? going in nov and would love to do this

[@FloridaEbikes]

Spot on

[@FloridaEbikes]

​@@TokyoLensyup

[@makarandnadendla9973]

One of my favorite all time pastimes I ever did in Tokyo. Sooo many nights I've just done this

[@Sbeas19]

The couple dancing was so adorable and unique. Out of everything that I heard and seen about random events happening late night in tokyo, this is my first time hearing and seeing one like this.

[@Ryalu_]

I'm japanese but I was born and raised in germany until last year when I moved to tokyo. as someone who lived in the countryside I was yearning for peace and solitude so I started going out cycling at Edogawa River past midnight between Koiwa and Ichikawa and I love how for that moment I'm truly alone (until you find out that some people are still around)

[@Varzio]

Oh wow, that must have been quite the difference you needed to adjust to considering there's not a whole lot going on in the countryside vs a giant city like Tokyo. Definitely a whole lot less peace and quiet with how many people live there. Viele Grüße aus Deutschland :D

[@Ryalu_]

@@Varzio fortunately I have spent time before here so it wasn't super hard, but at times it felt very constricting. vielen dank :D

[@With_Me_JAPAN]

Always love your night walk series but this time you are with Sherry and I really enjoyed Sherry’s point of views with her fresh eyes on Tokyo and your stories about each areas of Tokyo! Thank you for the great video Norm!😆

[@TokyoLens]

Yuka San~ Always such kind comments! Thank you!! I just took a look and saw you dropped a pretty cool video today too!! I want that vending machine in my studio now!! haha Thank you always for the kind words~

[@shannondore]

I love night adventures. Japan is magical at night.🌠😊

[@TokyoLens]

always my favorites!!

[@SticksTheFox]

City guy shows country girl early morning garbage trucks is the cutiest thing Ive seen all day. Bless you both

[@sergeantduckels2495]

As a night person, waking waking up late in Tokyo and staying out till the sunrise on a rooftop sounds like an absolute dream that I can't exactly get in NZ😂. Something about just being out at night just on your own adventure is so cool to me. Glad you show this part of Tokyo!

[@hfric]

That big traffic cone was so unreal ... like it jumped off from the Yakuza game, it only missed Majima jumping out screaming "Got Ya Kiryu-chan!!!" hahaha ...

[@nathanieldelouw2582]

it blows my mind how safe and clean Tokyo is, from where im from you wouldnt dare walk around in the city morning hours. After 9 pm you dont leave your house. super impressed i have to visit Tokoy

[@markaidan3020]

Thanks!

[@squeak83uk2]

i took a brief 2am walk around Tamachi, after not being able to sleep, and the serenity is astonishing, and i never felt worried at any point, i wish i could go back

[@DividedZone]

I was just rewatching your tiny apartment videos and got the notification for this video, perfect timing! Gotta love the nighttime vibes of Tokyo! The stars in the sky and the return of the giant red pylon surprised me as well, but especially the stars. That is something I would have bet money on not being able to see in Tokyo at night.

[@TokyoLens]

those night time vibes just hit different it still amazes me just HOW MUCH Tokyo empties out~

[@tr8d3r]

There is something special about the city, de-energized overnight. Have experienced this in NYC, Tokyo, and London alike. I lived in Tokyo for some years and enjoyed the quiet late night stroll without the noise, heat, and lights, in spite of living in shibuya-ku.. Rivers are really beautiful at night, particularly with the reflection of lighting from other sources. Sumida-gawa is one of the few rivers in Tokyo where can enjoy the night lights. Many of the other rivers have embankments, channels, or buffer zones, making them completely or nearly dark at night. Love your work - artistic and often carrying a fascinating narrative. When I move back to Japan permanently, hope to bump into you sometime.

[@kathrynlebda780]

That couple dancing in the street is just 🥰

[@rupertmiller9690]

Hey Norm. Your channel is a bright spot in a sea of darkness. Thank you for the positive content and wholesome experiences. I appreciate you.

[@TokyoLens]

that is too kind~ Thank you so much

[@papabear1503]

the quiet night, the strolls... awesome video man!!! glad your still making things of tokyo not yet explored!

[@TokyoLens]

gotta stick with what you love!!

[@wudchk]

i agree with everything! haven’t been to tokyo since 2019 but i enjoyed the night time the most. you can see everything without crowds and nighttime photography rules!

[@TokyoLens]

night is king!

[@Guy-uy5gc]

Mr. Norm , THANK YOU SO MUCH , for your videos. I have always wanted to go to Japan, but due to a 7-year battle with cancer , I am home bound. Your videos are my only way to experience the beauty of Japan. Thank you so much .Please keep the videos coming ❤

[@AAApowerlines]

Stay strong brother💪 If you've been fighting it for so long, i'm sure you'll beat it once and for all someday ! I hope one day you have the chance to experience Japans beauty yourself❤️

[@Guy-uy5gc]

@@AAApowerlines thank you

[@MikaMikaMika89]

I made the most of the jetlag when I visited Japan (twice) and went out exploring 1-4am the first few days, I was in Kyoto both times at first and it's just magical. Pure magic. ESPECIALLY Fushimi-Inari, when there're no people, just the gentle lights and the cool night air. Fully recommend it to anyone. Time it so you come down as day breaks, it's beautiful.

[@steevieg]

My first night I was in Tokyo back in November 2023, I had arrived a day before the rest of my group (they had told me a date but they ended up buying flights for a day later lol). I was walking around at night just exploring and I found this exact shrine as well. It's so cool to just walk around and find something so seemingly out of place yet feels like it still fits. Japan is amazing and I want to go back so badly!

[@FloridaEbikes]

Your friends blessed you 🙏

[@Mohamed.Shaabann]

I loovee your night time crawls around Japan, the country really is something else when it's not crowded. Amazing video Norm and Sherry ❤

[@TyrantLordBread]

I'll have to watch later, but I LOVE nighttime walks. They can be so relaxing.

[@TokyoLens]

always the most fun!!

[@SabrinaSkyline]

I saw the big traffic cone and immediately thought of Majima fron the Yakuza series 🤣🤣🤣

[@TokyoLens]

I gotta get on those games lol

[@SabrinaSkyline]

​@@TokyoLensyou'll love it!! It's wacky lol

[@Erenzilable]

Née hee hee Kiryu-chan!

[@SabrinaSkyline]

@@Erenzilable 😆🖤🌸

[@Textrosity]

@@TokyoLens Highly recommend if you love Japan. The games 1-7 take place in their own versions of Kabuki-cho and Dotonbori, named respectively Kamuro-cho and Sotenbori. The locations are quite faithfully recreated.

[@dbugatto]

When we visited Tokyo this summer , some of our most cherished memories were of walking the streets of Asakusa late at night .

[@zwillyc]

Another great video that illustrates the lure and charisma of Tokyo. It's not the busy tourist areas that make it unique but the smaller quiet neighborhoods when all the people are gone.

[@mrhogan2612]

Norm, every time I watch one of your videos I'm just filled with joy! I can't explain it at all but I love it unequivocally. I've been mentally preparing to come to Japan for a 3 week holiday and I need to change a few things as I really need to do Tokyo after hours for a few days now... Seriously love this! It's also interesting to see Sherry's reactions as a fellow Japanese that's encountering this for the first time. Can't wait for the next videos to just sit and chill, experiencing Japan in all forms. All of the love!

[@AnxMa]

Ghost in the Shell vibes :) I was so close to visiting it one point. I had experience with modeling and in 2015 I was in contact with Capcom about the facial likeness role of Leon for the Resident Evil 2 Remake. I failed to mention I also have a voice acting background, in the end I lost the part and I can't forgive myself for wasting such an opportunity to visit this Japan... Great channel!

[@Dragonheng]

Between the railway and the bridge for cars/pedestrians in the finale is my favorite place during the morning and evening twilight. Especially at evening twilight in autumn, the shrine hidden in the park gets a beautiful lighting atmosphere.

[@SZ-rz8hj]

YESSS I love these night exploration videos so much, I'm visiting very soon (on the 25th) and looking forward to doing these night walks

[@TokyoLens]

Glad you like them! They are definitely my favorites~

[@JP_is_me]

I was just in Tokyo for the first time a few weeks ago and did a bunch of late night exploring, and I thought of your videos while doing so Norm. I was amazed at how walkable the city is given how many people live there, and how safe I felt while doing so.

[@sethusk]

I love a Sherry and Norm video. There isn't much more fun than traveling the streets at night feeling like you own the city because you're one of the few wandering around.

[@golasticus]

I've been to Tokyo as a tourist twice this year and I've made it a point to do a night walk at least once on both trips. Granted my night walks weren't as late or long as this, but there truly is something special walking around in a metropolis like Tokyo but without the big crowds and the daily hustle and bustle you see during the day. So many places we frequent as tourists have so much sensory overload that the stark contrast of a peaceful night just feels incredible.

[@kevinholt2648]

Thanks for showing us sunrise from Tokyo. I am sure it is nice to show Sherry all the interesting sights you have discovered after living in Tokyo and re-experiencing it through her excitement and wonder. Great video, always enjoy Sherry's energy when she comes along for the video.

[@undauntedtheoni]

This is how I want to spend my first night in Japan! I love these night walk videos you do, there’s something magical about Tokyo at night, from busy streets to silent back alley shrines, it just ticks all the right boxes for me!

[@jehovaproject]

Norm your night walks inspire me the most! I am currently in South Korea for the next year and this video has convinced me to make a few night walks to temples around me (and the back alleys, cause they're the best). Thank you for the inspiration and since I'm a short hop away, I plan on visiting soon.

[@Stormcrow89]

Always enjoy the nighttime adventures, especially with Sherry! My favorite surprise was being able to see the stars. It’s so rare, even in small towns here, to be able to enjoy them unless you travel to the mountains.

[@Xenoray1]

getting call of the night (anime) vibes, amazing video!

[@LetsgowithHyro]

You two do a fantastic job together! Love these late night vlog/walks.

[@akita2061]

Love your collaboration with Sherry, from the supermarket video in the early days to this. The content on you channel is awesome, thanks for taking us with you as you explore Tokyo at night

[@tomatha132]

It's still amazing to see how well illuminated Tokyo is even after midnight.

[@TokyoLens]

its 100% the camera lol

[@N34R4T0M4T]

Fantastic seeing Sherrys reaction, and I had her exact same reaction when I came across random shrines! This should be a series, random places in Japan at night!

[@TokyoLens]

It is a series!! There’s a ton of these night vids on the channel!! Even a playlist! 🥰

[@rastusbojangles]

Worked nights for ten years of my life. Night life has always had a charm, even more so in Japan. Thanks for showing off that beautiful part of Tokyo.

[@nicktankard1244]

I absolutely love night walks in big cities. Tokyo is probably the best city to do it in. I miss it a lot. Haven't been to Japan in about 8 years.

[@delbroox]

What a great idea! I loved the video, amazing vibe, and this is my favourite way of experiencing a new place as well. Just getting lost and looking at the smallest details and what makes people's daily life, rather than only big monuments and touristy spots.

[@TokyoLens]

It’s the only way to be!!

[@CheetazMaster]

Great Video and love Sherry's reactions to everything, just like seeing everything for the first time. Also how different the city looks between day and night.

[@erikstillman3553]

Actually, where I work in Austin TX for the past 15 years the vending machines in the breakroom had a similar gimmick and I've won a free item once. Took ten years but 'm a WINNER!

[@FoxyfloofJumps]

This is so cool. I love night time videos. They show a whole different side of a city and it's both very liminal, and very human, because you can see how the city has grown and changed to make space for human lives.

[@shubus]

Glad to see it's still safe to walk around Tokyo late at night as I used to do some decades ago. Hope this never changes.

[@gwingggg5]

Living in Japan, I sometimes see news reports about the few immigrants that have been accepted turning into mobs and clashing with the police and local residents. The time may be approaching when we can no longer confidently say that Tokyo is safe at night...

[@ruchan242]

The Sumida river and Sky Tree at sunrise are just magical!! 😍

[@timmozeek]

I loved visiting Tokyo; such an immense, quirky, functional and unique city.

[@xllvr]

Somehow managed to catch this in the first hour without the notification. Tokyo by Night (especially when there’s no one) is great. Very peaceful

[@NickC0]

Awesome exploring Tokyo at night, great for night photography and much less crowded. Always love your walks and exploring the vast range of Japan, your videos helped motivate me to move to Japan, I arrive in a few months and I'm now looking forward to exploring Tokyo at night myself.

[@MrGNV_]

Just wanted to say, I love your vids. Been watching for years, Weirdly, I have this habit of watching up until around mid October - start of November, then I stop and play "catch up" on Christmas Day evening. Kinda like my "chill / comfort" wind down thing to watch after a hectic day lol. Keep up the amazing work!

[@riverraven4014]

Man this takes me back to your 2020 stuff, just chilling late at night with friend checking out the streets love it! keep up the good work! greetings from South Australia 👋

[@TokyoLens]

twas such a chill time!

[@riverraven4014]

@@TokyoLens my request for places to take her would be the creepy vending machines you and Sharla went to years ago, the hidden shrine aswell as the bridge that was your favourite spot in that video. would love another roof top tour too!

[@leedeguire8783]

It's so awesome to have Sherry back in videos!

[@TheBassUp]

so nice to have sherry along! hope to see more night walks or day with the two of you!

[@dailyjapanese213]

I was crying while watching this video. It's a mixed of emotions. it was even amplified by the BG music. there's something in Norm's night walks in Tokyo that transports me ino either Anime or JDrama. Keep it up Norm!

[@punxie89]

I live in Toronto and used to hang out downtown with my friends late at night. The city gets the quietest around 4-5am. It's such a contrast compared to the day time. So quiet and seems peaceful. Now that I'm older I'm still a night owl, but I'm usually at home being a hermit lol. The city is a lot bigger now, that was probably 15 years ago.

[@justwatchingyoutube79]

As always, enjoyed this night tour of Tokyo. Wife is finally on board with us doing this when we hit Tokyo. So looking forward to it!

[@sarabaldeschwieler7763]

I pulled out all my paperwork from my trip to Japan earlier this year and it made me feel so homesick for Japan. Thanks Norm and Sherry for this night time tour. I have to figure out how to get back there.

[@rioichiuzumakado4700]

I will be soon going to my first ever trip to japan and will be exploring Tokyo ! I have been looking forward to it for over 10 years!

[@polyboroides2615]

Love the content, best time to view places, without people. Thanks for the night stroll.

[@iancarpenter1265]

I LOVE this! I always go for late night walks when I'm in Japan. You see so many amazing things!

[@jamesmobley9554]

Great job, love the clip, I've done this sort of thing in a number of US cities and a shorter version in Tokyo some years back now, wow, love it, thank you!!!

[@franco3584]

Theses Night Adventures are Awesome and you picked the perfect companion .Sherry is a Gem.

[@shawnmahmoudi8705]

This is wonderful. I wish I could feel that safe walking around DC all night.

[@fuzzy_mothplays7743]

Great video as always. Your content is one of the reasons I'm striving to live in Japan. Thank you and keep up the great work.

[@WiscoMel]

Always love seeing a night walk, the city is amazing and full of surprises at all hours. “Garbage o’clock” got me 😂😂 It was great to see Sherry again too!! One of the few people who has no trouble keeping up with Norm!

[@glazedgooch4546]

Every time I see a post from you. I start missing japan all over again.

[@Jelvin]

Thanks to this video, I gathered enough courage to rent a LUUP scooter and go around Asakusa at night during my last trip a few weeks ago. I couldn't imagine myself riding one during the day especially around Tokyo but it was hella fun!

[@devangvyas3376]

Tokyo midnight tour are my favorite. Thanks norm 👍

[@memeranglaut]

Thanks for reminding me to pencil in a past midnight akihabara explore session when I am in tokyo later in the year. Also nice to see Sherry too!

[@Psychoseek]

Since it was only about 30 min by foot we went to Asakusa around midnight last year. sooo much fun and you can actually take a closer look at the Temples details without feeling pushed around.

[@zengrath]

Sherry is a gem, exploring Tokyo at night time isa like a dream. How much i wish I could be in Japan sometimes!

[@elkevera]

I always watch your content late at night (right now it's 4am in Germany) because it immediately calms me down. Thank you and lovely Sherry of course 💕💕

[@Kirkmaximus]

Sherry is such a joy to watch and listen to. The music was so on point. It was perfect. Also, bonus points for using the phrase "The cake is a lie".

[@altsc]

Thank you so much for showing us around an amazing country and for being an amazing guide. Looking forward to every video to come.

[@stevegonzales527]

Didn’t purposely plan past midnight on my first trip last year. Just happened, and it was a blast!

[@n1k1george]

Wow, I love the unique perspective of this video. As often as I am in Tokyo, my brain always told me "Don't miss the last train!" and never thought of experiencing Tokyo in the wee hours. Such a cool experience - pretty much something that you can never do in the US without be being accosted, robbed or shot. Also, the big difference of the people sleeping in the streets of Tokyo are that most are people that just imbibed too much, and are not homeless or addicts. The vast majority will sober up the next morning and go back to their jobs as productive citizens.

[@TokyoLens]

missing the last train can be spectacular if you play your cards right!

[@Gantorin]

Pre-50K peeps like myself know Serry for sure. Always a fun video when she is around.

[@henrymatos9551]

I would love to take a night time stroll via bicycle ride around Tokyo. It looks so serene and quiet. Stars looks so bright! A different perspective look. Something to consider for the next trip. Thanks Norm and Sherry!

[@viceadmiralyuen]

That was a heck of a long walk and very enlightening. Garbage trucks and a dancing couple oh my!

[@inabearsuit2425]

always love the videos with sherry, she compliments your style

[@heyking8583]

I love Akihabara the most too, its one place that never bored me to visit

[@buggy7451]

When I go to Japan next September, this is a big motivator for me, night exploration and daytime side street exploration

[@kuroakikitsune]

On our Japan and Korea trip a few months back, we used klook to book a lot of things. (espeically when the international version of universals osaka, etc wouldn't let us get the tickets) I had never heard of them before and was a bit skeptical, but thankfully they were ok. some things we booked through klook a day in advance.

[@durstbigalow]

I truly enjoy watching your videos. I really like the b-roll footage in 4K. Tokyo is stunning.

[@BeepasGarage]

The shrines in the middle of skyscrapers in Tokyo are so cool. We loved the Hie Shrine in Chiyoda City.

[@mariomejia3608]

WOW Tokyo Lens You DO NOT get it wrong AT ALL! Thank you for MAKING THIS EPIC AND EXTRAORDINARY NIGHT WALKS. I GET IT I was able to feel the energy, the appeal, the king of "selfishness' vibe to get the streets and locations for the self / the mine. Yeah Sherry Sherry Lady is a great addition great company and awesome addition to make this format of videos! SO great selection of places. I think this walks are very romantic and cold be for glorious moments if one does it in COUPLE mode! Thank looking forward for the NEXT one!

[@ChrisHendrickson82]

I love watching these videos and figuring out where you went based on the signs and such. Hopefully it'll help Japan feel less unfamiliar if/when I can travel there.

[@adamoneill2660]

This video was a whole vibe! Beautifully chill and the music was really complimentary ❤

[@caiofvr7]

Your videos are amazing, Norm! Thanks for sharing with us!

[@Shxdow_is_bored]

Awesome views of the city again!

[@TokyoLens]

gotta love those quiet city views!

[@thsudy]

I used to love doing this in Japan. Visiting places during the day and then visit again at night. Like Yokohama, Kamakura, Enoshima and small towns around Kyoto… and Haruhi Suzumiya’s school lol

[@vintatsh]

Tokyo at night is a truly special kind of atmosphere, enjoyed the video a lot. Also great music choice!

[@ides315]

Will finally be there in November, and one of the things I'm daydreaming about is a nighttime walk to explore the city just like this. Of course I got the idea from one of your older videos. And this one is inspiring me even more. Love it.

[@TokyoLens]

gotta get out and do it!!

[@t-in-japan]

Night time walks are the greatest. Having a city more or less to yourself, especially when it's a mega-city like Tokyo, has such a surreal and otherworldly vibe. I get that it's not for everyone, but...then, that's kind of the great thing about it, yeah?