I Became A BOAT CAPTAIN in Japan... (Seriously)

[@TokyoLens]

HUUUUGE thank you to all of you who have those notifications on, and jump in to these adventures early!! **And NOWWW you know what we were up to on that road trip lol** This video took months to put together, and was a much bigger adventure than I possibly could have expected But yea... those Patreon meetups are about to get MUCH better!! haha And thanks again to Mitch for suffering with me on this! lol

[@SmallTalkJapan]

It's LIVE!!! Watching right now!!! -Mitch

[@dumbbellenjoyer]

Time for "All aboard in Japan", bringing Chris to all the remote islands and different harbour cities on a massive trip

[@alphamike87]

Love this brother, now you need your own fishing boat lol

[@susanharris5331]

Happy to see that you and Mitch passed your licensing exam. Off topic but Norm do you sell cameras? You have a ton of stuff in your computer area that looks ready to sell. Lol. Last thing this video was really fun to watch. Don't know if it was the music or the pace but keep it up!

[@overthewebb]

@@dumbbellenjoyer I just came onto the posts to say exactly the same thing, but you beat me to it. To be fair, I've only just watched the vid now

[@slicesofjapan6662]

Ahoy, Captain Norm! Let me first extend my congratulations to you and Mitch obtaining your boat licences 😁👍 I really enjoyed today's video, especially the 80s music scattered throughout the video, really looked and felt like one of those action movie training montages from the 80s. Keep up the excellent work Norm, it's honestly appreciated and enjoyed!

[@TokyoLens]

Thanks so much!! Looking forward to the boating streams! Hahaha

[@SmallTalkJapan]

Aww, thank you! -Mitch

[@WTFKerFlims]

I love the enthusiasm Norman exudes and also how supportive Mitch is!

[@PeopleofKagoshima]

You stole our Mitch for a week, but watching this: It was totally worth it!! Amazing video!!

[@TokyoLens]

Thanks for letting me borrow him!!

[@lordvaltasar4646]

"hey norm, if you want to do that thing that you're trying to do, you're going to need a captain's license" you instantly got my attention, looks like some exciting things are comming

[@indysaur]

Congrats to you and Mitch! How exciting! Loved that '80s studying montage!

[@TokyoLens]

Hahaha was such a fun vid to make

[@SmallTalkJapan]

Thank you! - Mitch

[@cloudwonders]

What I really admire about you is that you just do things. A lot of people would think about how nice it would be to have a boating license, and most people would definitely not go out to get it, and I'm pretty sure a lot of people would give on a project if it required something seemingly impossible (at least to me getting a boating license would seem impossible, but then again I can barely drive a car). But you just do it. And you just go on hikes in search for deserted villages or because you read about this thing once and need to see it for yourself. My anxiety and I are really envious haha. Also great 80's sitcom music choice!

[@EbbingCrescentMusic]

That was honestly such a stunning video. Actually gave me a boost to continue studying myself. Thank ye, Cap'n!

[@TokyoLens]

Yaaaay! Thanks so much~

[@SmallTalkJapan]

Bro, this soundtrack... I feel like "on point" doesn't do it justice! -Mitch

[@TokyoLens]

MIIIIITCH!!!!!!!! lol

[@inkuing838]

This is so wholesome I’m smiling all the way while watching the video. I felt like I have just experienced a really good time in an adventure with you guys. Totally thought the video was no more than 15 min long. Well done and congratulations to both of you on getting the license! 🎉

[@aspherr_]

Damn~ Never expected you to try get a boat license. Congratulations on passing tho haha 🎉 Age and learning something new may not be be positively correlated but once you’ve actually managed to pass that difficultly curve and learn something, the satisfaction is beyond words 😄

[@sharonburns315]

Beautiful view of Mt. Fuji! Congrats to you both, and thanks for taking us along on the journey!

[@TokyoLens]

Thanks so much for coming along!!!

[@Kaitlynde]

Oh my gosh it is so cool that you and Mitch got your captain's licences!!! How exciting that you get to explore Japan by boat now too?! Congratulations on all of your hard work, so many new possibilities for new adventures! Thanks for bringing us along on this one.

[@SmallTalkJapan]

I think this is all part of Norm's master plan to take awesome videos by air, land, and sea! -Mitch

[@TokyoLens]

So excited honestly! And haha yea Mitch… we’re getting there slowly~

[@Jinty_1966]

Congratulations to you and Mitch for passing the Japanese National LIcensing Exam, Norm. Now you can rent a boat and go basically whereever you want. The view of Mount Fuji from the boat is breathtaking. What are you doing next? Try to fly a plane? I know that's too expensive. Thank you for sharing your experience with all of us, Norm.

[@TokyoLens]

Hahahaha thanks eh! Yea I don’t have a spare 60k USD laying around for a pilots license lol But it is a dream!! 😊

[@gwynnmccallan8856]

@@TokyoLens LOL I LOVE that you know how much it would cost!!

[@TokyoLens]

Yea… It’s been a long time dream of mine, but it’s just not reasonable here in Japan Faaaarrrrr too expensive I could fly back and forth for my training back home and it would cost less 😂

[@49ers1975]

dang sometimes it's just so cool and chill to just cruise around the lake and chill and have a bottle of bear and look at the scenery....enjoy the fresh air, get that nice breeze and just nap...WOW that is gorgeous

[@SH-wk6po]

19:12 It's the 1980s sitcom music for me lol. 😆 Congratulations guys!! This is fantastic content!! The willingness to learn new things with your friends, and going through all that effort. Now y'all Captains, woo hoo!! 👏👏

[@silverian]

Combination of footage reading books in different positions and day coming to night. I think that I have same difficulty with knots. Congrats for Captain of the boat achievement! Great sea travelling scenary.

[@JapaneseEmichannel]

finally ,a new video woow that's english exam ,I'm surprised that you said Japanese exam is easier than english because kangi gives you the answer😱😱you must have studied kanji so hard , thank you for sharing awesome video as always😊💕

[@TokyoLens]

Hahaha thanks Emi! Great streak today by the way~ But yea the Japanese test is super easy! Almost nobody fails the Japanese test!

[@mattr434]

Really loved this video. Having taken the U.S. boating safety course certification recently myself I understand just how much I learned and appreciate both your efforts and success. Apparently the Japanese requirements are much more difficult. I think a Tokyo Lens boat tour would be awesome!

[@ellen_globetrotter3783]

Congrats to the new Captains!! wow, that was a great project to do! that will open up some really interesting possibilities! bravo again!

[@april8tost]

I looove it when 'studying' something new is romanticized! This is such an adventure

[@katylibarnes9393]

Congratulations Captain Norm and Captain Mitch! Can't wait for your adventures by boat, anticipating more wonderful videos.

[@Rowan_Waters]

What a blast! Lol, as soon as you said boating school, all I could think of was Sponge Bob and Patrick! I loved how both of you just couldn't stop smiling! I have to admit, I have lived in Maine going on 18 years and I have never been on a boat! And here you go even further and got your license! What a twist if I ever come to Japan and go on a Tokyo Lens Boat tour to count as my first time being on a boat! So many great things to look forward to when I get the chance to visit Japan!

[@mercedesa1466]

All those rule about what to do when louches and vessels were close and you end up being in the lake alone lol Congratulations to both of you!! Can’t wait for the boat adventures!

[@xXStephanieReginaXx]

Norm:"If you're studying for anything right now...you're amazing and I love you." Me, studying for my Masters level licensing exam happening in less than 2 weeks: I'm dying but thank you 😭

[@TokyoLens]

You can do itttt!!!!

[@xXStephanieReginaXx]

Thank you!!

[@kmyk88]

How'd it go??

[@xXStephanieReginaXx]

@@kmyk88 thank you for asking! I PASSSSSEEEDDDD!!!!

[@kmyk88]

@@xXStephanieReginaXx amazing! Good job!

[@thempstead]

Awesome video ... although I was thinking for ages, when you were on the boat with Mitch, "where are the hats?" Doing an exam at the same time as someone else you can bounce off of can be great as long as they are as motivated as you to do the exam (I had a professional certification a few years ago that a friend was doing as well so we sat the course at the same time and spent the evening going through things). But the big question would have to be ... Pugwash or Bird's-eye ?

[@becks5867]

Birdseye surely!! 🛥

[@SmallTalkJapan]

100% this. If Norm wasn't there, I don't think I would've studied as hard. -Mitch

[@TokyoLens]

Hahaha neither would I have But Mitch… definitely wouldn’t have lol

[@broccoliagain3012]

Videos like this are the reason I keep coming back to the Tokyo Boat channel!

[@personalcontrasts73]

19:14 looove the 80s music here! Don't you think it feels like a new perspective of life and freedom opens up when you have access to a boat? I did my coast boat license in Croatia and it was just so exciting to go out and be able to access all these hidden islands.

[@personalcontrasts73]

PS: CONGRATULATIONS!! 🎉

[@urusaiko]

Congratulations Norm and Mitch. What an accomplishment! Just Awesome!

[@nov4rus579]

Does this imply the possibility of taking Chris on a journey circumnavigating around Japan? 👀 Otherwise just amazing work Captain Norm.

[@pf3558]

Nautical journey across Japan would finally realise Chris’s dream of being a pirate, that would be awesome

[@Kaitlynde]

Natsuki will need a new pair of pirate pants!

[@chrism7395]

Norm and Natsuki Aboard in Japan?

[@robertdubois2685]

New series called "Seasick in Japan!"

[@CaioSantos21]

A board in SS Japan, I guess.

[@van3158]

This was awesome! Thank you for sharing the adventure.

[@TokyoLens]

Honestly thank you for tagging along!!

[@terris.1450]

You go boys/Captains! Such a great segment and Fuji in the background to boot! 😊

[@HayBayle]

Oh man! I loved boating in Tokyo, I can totes picture Captain Norm with a huge grin on his face just boating around!

[@carmenm.4091]

Congratulations on getting your boating license 👍🏼✨I so enjoyed this.

[@ramenadventure]

Nice work! It’s a real joy pleasure boating in Japan.

[@leomark9834]

Congrats Norm this was a fantastic watch. Can't wait for the upcoming boat adventures

[@iicydiamonds]

This is absolutely amazing! Congratulations to you both! Despite the fun we got to see, it's clear you both worked really hard for this. Can NOT wait to get to go on a floating meet up. And that final scene... just love it. I laughed so hard.

[@TokyoLens]

Floating meetup will be the best thing ever!!

[@theuglyhairmonster2]

It was like the end of an Avengers film..."So...what now..."

[@zakkwylde72]

So cool! Congrats for the license! The music was awesome plus the views of Mt Fuji and under the rainbow bridge...

[@kristinacetinski]

Congratulations to you both! Your hard work has certainly paid off, great to see Tokyo Lens finally take on the high seas 👀😂

[@TokyoLens]

Woooo!!! Very excited

[@TheNerd]

The end of the video is amazing. It captures everything you need to say without a single word.

[@mayonaise000]

Bring Mitch along more please. He's so energetic and he complements your presence so much.

[@carmenation]

Congratulations guys! More adventures! Can't believe that grandpa was 90! He doesn't look it

[@Zdincht]

Congrats on getting your License man!!!! Excellent adventure!! Big hugs from mexico 🇲🇽!!!!

[@goldengem_3]

Congratulations to you both. That looked like a lot of hard work, but a lot of fun at the same time.

[@perdomot]

Amazing view of Fuji. Reminds me of some pics I got in Hakone with perfect weather.

[@twist3dbear]

This just makes me want to go to Japan even more

[@ntkrieg]

The 80's montage music was an excellent touch.

[@vankodoq]

Oh that fade out then fade in to you guys on the boat with Mt. Fuji on the background is just so satisfying! Also the end with the hats on!!

[@CelticUchuu]

Congrats on the license. Looking forward to the adventures on waters.

[@becks5867]

Oh Norm! I have something in my eye, I’m so happy for you, for the new fun and adventures ahead of you!! I am crazy excited on your behalf!! Also, the study time music was perfection, and the pizza finale was beautifully tranquil 💜💖

[@TokyoLens]

Awww thanks so much eh! So happy you guessed it right haha

[@mrsjuzziegreen]

Love Captain Mitch standing in front of Fuji! Congratulations

[@sweetarchangel6748]

Woooo! Congrats Norm and Mitch. I see a round the world trip coming up. You know we’ll be waiting 😜😂 And loved the 80’s music during your “training” period - studying.

[@TokyoLens]

Hahaha thanks as always eh!!

[@tanakacanuck2343]

Living next to the Detroit river most of my life, I understand the draw to being on the water. But, I never imagined what joy it would bring to be able to pilot a boat in and around Tokyo. I am very much looking forward to any content you create on those waterways. Also, I’m slightly jealous.

[@becks5867]

Eeeeeeeeeee! The Captain Norm trip was right!! 🛥 💜

[@TokyoLens]

😂

[@amphreded]

Work has been super stressful for me but your videos cheered me up, thanks Norm!

[@amarug]

Congratulations!! I did this when I was 18 in Switzerland. There was a theory and practical exam. I could really re-feel the excitement of all of this through your video!!

[@joshuamstark]

Okay, so second time around watching this and it’s just the best thing. Looking back at this and seeing the fun you’ve had on the rivers of Tokyo, I’m really happy for you!

[@amilievanacker5350]

Congratulations on passing the exam! I can imagine it wasn’t easy. My mother has her license a couple of years already but I remembered she had a difficult time with it. Sailing in open water on the sea isn’t as easy as everybody would think and sailing on rivers or in Tokyo with a lot of ‘traffic’ is hell I imagine. But you did it! I look forward to the new project! Good luck in the future. Enjoy your new found freedom and new ways of exploring Japan!

[@patriciaplus-one]

Congratulations to both of you on getting the license. The view of Mount Fuji, breath taking. What a beautiful day! I do enjoy your videos so much. Have a happy holidays!!!

[@KyteSpringer]

I really miss boating. Growing up on Lake Simcoe, we practically lived on the water. Even though the Ontario boating license I got as a teenager is "life long", I don't feel like I remember too much now.

[@kittykat3268]

Aaahhh!!! I'm so happy for both of you!! Congratulations!!!!

[@sleepingbackbone7581]

Such wholesome video. Congrats to both of you, guys. You're amazing.

[@TokyoLens]

Thank you

[@cryptoitter3572]

This has had to be my favorite video to date. Congratulations to the both of you on achieving your goals!!!

[@WT.....]

Congrats Norm. It's interesting to see how a course is run in another country. Here in Australia (particularly in Sydney), things tend to be simpler with the course and exam being held on the same day. I was fortunate enough to have been apart of the Sea/Navy Cadets so I had a lot of prior knowledge. Word of advice, boat traffic is chaotic in Sydney Harbour, so it's not for the faint of heart. I remember when I was doing my practical, I accidentally reversed into the Restricted Waters of a nearby Navy base (there's 4 in Sydney Harbour) and was almost intercepted by one of their patrol boats, twice. Thankfully I passed.

[@LanceJapan]

Gee, when I did my license test in Sydney about 40 years ago, I just got ask question mostly about stand off distances and we played boats on like a game board in front of us. I should not have got it really but the guy took pitty on me and let me go and see if I could kill myself and my friends (luckily I learned before stupidity caught me). So they make you do a prac test now.

[@WT.....]

@@LanceJapan Yeah, they do now because apparently too many accidents/deaths occur because people weren't physically familiar with driving boats & reading signs. I'll let you know that I did my course 6-7 yrs ago. A retired maritime police friend of mine once told me that until those laws were introduced, police had an absolute field day with arrests & calls of property damage. They reckon part of the reasons the laws came about had to do with taxpayer money being wasted on infrastructure repair and clean up, because some people got stranded on rocks, despite the markers.

[@imtiazbhuyan877]

The scenery in this video as always amazing. Well done 👌👌

[@TokyoLens]

Thanks so much~

[@johnalbrecht6]

The choice of music is what amazes me the most! That is so good!

[@Phillyprnc]

That soundtrack was so much fun!! Just loved it.

[@CoversbyPatYam]

Maaaaan you have control over land, sea, and now even air! You are the master of all trades! 🎉

[@games930]

Thank you. so inspiring and what a beautiful day on the water!

[@sarahramos2919]

Awesome job! Congratulations to you both! And Fuji!

[@OhHeyTizKei]

I just want to say, your content has a way of making impossible or difficult tasks so much more achievable. Thanks for sharing your adventures with us too.

[@argo12]

What a great adventure! Learning a new skill with a friend is great - I did that with scuba diving. Congratulations you guys! And I couldn't believe that guy was 90 either!

[@lilahsadventures5717]

Norm You are a wonderfully infectious man your zest for life and let’s go attitude is a delight. I have completely fallen in love with Japan 🇯🇵. Thank you. I’m now learning Japanese.😊

[@foltii9578]

The music you used was bangin, had me dancing in my seat! Loved it

[@theshadowboxer]

Wow! The knots would have made me nervous also. But it's great you both earned this hats. Mt. Fuji looked stunning. Especially when the sun was partially behind it! This was amazing

[@wxlurker]

I simply loved all the music you chose for all the study time and montages. Congrats to both of you!

[@gwapitzkie18Vlogs]

So inspiring to see both of you having the time of your life ❤️ 💕

[@H0LT-85]

Looking forward to watching this later when I’ve finished work.

[@TokyoLens]

See ya then!!!

[@TokyoPaul]

Cool. Captains license! I never considered that. Great idea Norm!

[@Stormcrow89]

This was awesome! It’s always exciting to learn something, but it’s better with a friend. The dedication and work you two put in was definitely well worth it. I look forward to more boat outings!

[@CarCrashf1]

Need a 10 hour loop of that end scene - awesome stuff as always mate!

[@WHLCHR]

Huge congratulations to both of you!!

[@118bone]

Absolutely awesome video! Love the gag of you and Mitch eating pizza without speaking, should be a new running gag for your vids

[@mariarea4851]

Congrats to both of you on passing !!! Great drone landing!

[@beyond-the-night]

Congratulations you guys!! Looking forward to your adventures on boats! That view of Mount Fuji was amazing!!!

[@daisyrosario3438]

OMG! Keep that positive motivation always,Norm! Fab video !🌠

[@TokyoLens]

Thanks eh!! 😊

[@dpi209]

Those views of Mound Fuji on the boat *swoons* Congratulations on getting your Captain's licenses!

[@zalfornt]

Congrats to both of you getting the license! Can't wait for more adventure on the boat!

[@icebalm]

CONGRATS MITCH AND NORM! I hope you're able to lounch many boats in the future!

[@usagi3919]

Fantastic job! Nice idea about exploring rivers. Not many, if at all will have that perspective having to rely on third parties. Riding trains in Tokyo I often saw rivers and wondered where they led. I noticed some sections were blocked off especially riding on the Yamanote sen.

[@florianb81]

Congratulations. Wishing you safe travels where ever the tides may take you

[@TokyoLens]

Thank you so much!!

[@nanistar9158]

So happy for you both and thank you for the motivational music that fit so perfectly! Totally the right choice 😆! #vibingwhilewatching

[@nygga158]

As a Uni student I needed those first few words Thank you

[@lesleyannesales7305]

congrats guys well deserved! more of Mitch please!

[@mychan454]

Congratulations, Captain Norm and Mitch! Good job!

[@CatLandT3T]

So not to sound weird but your videos make me so happy. I love your optimism! Thank you for always posting awesome content.

[@bork0992]

Can't wait to see where this adventure leads! The Tokyo water ways videos are cool, but it sounds like there's still something so much bigger

[@iicydiamonds]

Forgot to say... that drone catch! OMG! I was on the edge of my seat! Well done!

[@jonord]

That long clip in the end of you eating pizza in front of Mount Fuji - pure gold. May I just take the opportunity that I discovered your channel like less than a week ago, a friend sent me that short documentary about the miniature store closing, and since then I've been hooked and watched lots of your content.

[@Speeeedy]

I love these pizza segments for some reason, they're just great