I Explored Tokyo's Hidden Water Roads

[@TokyoLens]

How's everyone doing today? There may or may not be a secret new shirt linked in the description! Haha Use Code LENS to get $5 off for your first #Sakuraco box through this link: team.sakura.co/tokyolens-SC2207 and #TokyoTreat box through this link: team.tokyotreat.com/tokyolens-TT2207 Check out the Previous Tokyo by Water video HERE: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqvUd2l5f8mqiq8 And a huge thanks to Mitch for joining!!

[@PeopleofKagoshima]

I dunno why you keep asking me to be in your awesome videos, but I’m always super excited for the adventure. Love you, Norm! -Mitch

[@evanmcmillin5825]

Love the shirt. You should make an iron on patch to fill in the plane when you become a pilot. 😅

[@gayatoro2332]

Aaawwwsome! Such an amazing video Norm!!! Indeed, you do get a unique view on Akihabara! I really enjoyed this video and it definitely boosted my mood. THANK you!

[@idha39]

I think i will buy a tokyo treat box if they deliver here so long as it comes out to less than 60$

[@TokyoLens]

PS.... secret second comment to share this amazing shirt that Mitch made for me!! He has told me that it MUST make its way to the limited edition Tokyo Lens Merch haha so here it is!! tokyolens.creator-spring.com/listing/official-captain

[@memeranglaut]

And I saw the second comment right after I posted my second comment hahaha

[@PeopleofKagoshima]

Duuuude I’m so happy you used it! Love you, bro! -Mitch

[@becks5867]

@@PeopleofKagoshima it’s an awesome design 💜

[@yvan2218]

Normally i skip sponsor segments, but somehow you seamlessly integrate the tokyo treat one into the storytelling of the video. Its honestly amazing

[@TokyoLens]

That is insanely kind of you to say Thank you… So much ❤️ You made me smile with that one~

[@ipinhathaway]

yeah me too. i will always skip the sponsor ad but with tokyo lens here, i don't skip it since it's a part of the video. the others sponsor ad just cut to the room where they explain about the sponsor and then just resume to the video but here he just make it a snack break during the activity he's doing.

[@jennae7903]

I literally had no idea Tokyo even had such an extensive network of waterways like this! The sights, the infrastucture, everything is really cool to see - get to see so much without even taking a step on the busy city streets

[@sweetarchangel6748]

My fave part of the river was around where those secret stairs were and all the greenery hanging down. Kinda gave off a dystopian feel. And the classic eating pizza ending 😂👌🏻

[@TokyoLens]

100% gotta end with that pizza!

[@sol2544]

i wanna know where they lead!

[@Jsoberon]

As a boater from Miami, the scale is what most shocked me. I know Tokyo is a massive city and far more extensive than Miami but I never really realized how much till this video. You really see the world differently in the water.

[@lindalangy4714]

How brilliant it is seeing such a touristy spot in such a unique way. You have an incredible talent for shedding new light to old tales!

[@TokyoLens]

Thank you so much!

[@harshrai1251]

With how nice and calm this series and these waters are, the boating episodes could be called Tokyo Cleanse

[@TokyoLens]

🤣 laughed good at that one! Thank you

[@thecolortwelve3784]

I can't express how happy I am that you went for the bone dry Milhouse quote. This was such a fun trip. It's really cool to see the underside of those routes. Would absolutely love to do a tour like this.

[@myautisticjourney2211]

I was hoping you would drop a video taking us along the waterways again. So cool, thank you! It reminds me of the times my father took us out on a boat fishing in the ocean. There´s something special about the different perspective a boat or a kayak gives you. Once again, thank you.

[@araragikyomin5048]

Norm you're fu*king amazing and a real living legend! This guy can do martial arts , can drift , can play shamisen , make amazing videos/documentaries , ride a boat , fly a fucking plane and is a great person. What can you not do ? You are so inspiring and motivating. You deserve the best. Massive respect for you !

[@tonka_bean12]

I kind of get the feeling it wouldn't even feel like you're in Tokyo on these waterways - from the video it just feels peaceful and spacious! Not like other city waterways (London/Liverpool etc) Also the t-shirt is an incredible gift -love it so much!

[@Bean86]

this definitely is on my to do list once we mere mortals are allowed back an able to roam freely. Thank you for another beautiful insight and keep up the good work Norm.

[@TokyoLens]

Really hope we get a chance to do a nice fun tour!!

[@Gg2294.-.]

I was introduced to your channel by your documentaries on abandoned places in Japan, from years ago I put the video on my watch later & within the last few months or so, I've been watching more of you. I appreciate these videos where I feel like I'm there exploring, cuz I've grown up with not many opportunities to do as I wish, but there's always a way to become closer to your aspirations.

[@SilverScale.]

You are so undaunted in your love of life and adventure that these videos are always a joy to watch, besides them being awesome areas to begin with. I'm sure you have other moods, it's only human, but your appreciation, zest and drive are great to see in your videos. :) The shirt gift is ADORABLE!!!

[@derekmcelfresh7646]

This is one of my favorite videos you've ever done! I spent a week walking around and getting lost in Tokyo back in December of 2018 and honestly had no idea the waterways were so plentiful and beautiful. I'd love to do a tour of these some time myself.

[@eilrach299]

I love these videos. Tokyo's waterways are steeped in history and Tamori has a series about them.

[@MageThief]

Man the view, when the airplanes flew over, was so awesome! Already looking forward to the next waterway adventure, never thought that I would get excited about stuff like this. And I hope you make a long video with Emi, it will be such an awesome video, I know it.

[@TokyoLens]

Yooooo! I am genuinely looking forward to the video with Emi! It’s definitely gonna be a fun one~

[@MageThief]

@@TokyoLens you should ask the Patreon Crew for lots of questions for Emi, before that video, could be awesome to bomb her with al those questions.

[@TokyoLens]

That is genuis!! I’ll make a whole post for it after we finish out big summer adventure over on Patreon!

[@MageThief]

@@TokyoLens yeah I know, I'm a genius.

[@jackmercer4244]

The planes that land at Phuket airport is much closer, it flies right over a beach full of people, it's insane.

[@kittenamy1]

I love seeing all these areas that I’ve seen in video before, but from a different angle it’s amazing how different the city looks when you see it from the water

[@chrislessard975]

Seeing the planes land have always been cool. I have got a small airport by me, with a pretty good breakfast place there. It is a joy to eat and watch the planes land and take off. But yes, more of these boat videos. I love these shifts in perspective.

[@firaga89]

The viewpoint from a boat is really cool! When I was a child my father used to take us on longer fishing trips in the summertime. There were mountains on the sides and seabirds yelling at night. Thank you for showing us the viewpoint from the city sea.

[@nightchicken283]

I loved every second of this one! Mitch, chill music, exploration, and Norm himself! So lovely!

[@Wynnie.]

What a great alternative POV! Never thought we could see Tokyo this way!

[@patmisc]

It's so cool you can get that close to Haneda airport! We had a boat tour last Spring, now Summer, and maybe we get another one during fall? 🤔 It would probably be lovely to see Hama Rikyu during that time, and a little cooler for sure too!

[@TokyoLens]

I am already working on a video for this fall on the water!! Excited about it for sure~

[@loftythemite5586]

That tunnel was so cool! It feels like you could find a bunch of hidden areas this way.

[@LisaBDoyle]

Reminds me a little of catching a boat along the Brisbane River but like... amplified. Seems like such an enjoyable day of adventuring. The t-shirt is so sweet

[@Fenom007]

Norm seems like the kind of guy everyone would want to be friends with. Always doing something interesting and never having a dull moment, lol.

[@triforcerf321]

Tokyo has the perfect balance of nature and city, would love to do something like this!

[@yvan2218]

I was looking forward to the follow up episode on the waterways! Glad its out now

[@TokyoLens]

Perfect timing!!

[@maisar4563]

Anybody else think that Norm and Mitch are pure gold together? I just think the two of you have such intelligent and positive energy that it's so enjoyable to watch always - whatever you two are up to. Keep adventuring! Lovin' your content, Norm! You're a star! 😎❤⭐

[@Vixpine]

i really love these boating videos, because, as you guys said, its a view of the city in a way you just dont really get to see! Plus, i grew up spending my summers boating around the st lawrence river in canada, i just get so full of joy being on the water, and seeing your boating adventures is so much fun.

[@KLGBAviator]

Norm, living in Tokyo most my life I always wondered what beauty Tokyo has to be seen. Thanks for this vid helps me not get too home sick while I’m in US doing pilot training .:) thanks again !:D

[@otterpoet]

Thank you for this. Going to see if there are river tours for my upcoming trip (spending a week in Tokyo). Love that you cover all the city's different aspects.

[@skysmashify_]

Honestly never dawned on me that Tokyo had waterways like this, this is awesome!

[@rysiekkolanko2324]

Morning, Norm! Thanks for another great boat adventure, we love the variety in how Tokyo can be traversed and the different sights that can be seen along the way. Stay healthy and stay happy, eh?

[@TokyoLens]

Thanks so much eh!! Hope you are doing well yourself!!

[@rysiekkolanko2324]

@@TokyoLens Doing very well these days, thanks!

[@Unknownlimitz32]

Ahhh I’ve waited so long for another boat ride video from u norm. It’s so comfy coming along for the ride with you 🌊

[@TokyoLens]

Glad you’ve come along!!

[@zerry6184]

the scenery at 6:00 was stunning and the ride its self was relaxing to watch. I was just thinking about how much oppurtuinities there were for photography it really was cool , and also the shirt you got was actually pretty cool. great video as always

[@EvaChan]

Loved seeing another boat tour around Tokyo. Even more fun to see Mitch along for the ride! And that's definitely a cool spot to watch planes coming in. And, of course, the pizza at the end. Gotta have that! ;)

[@petercruz7298]

the thing that drives my will to want to go to japan is the culture. they are for the most part sweet and really honor honestly and respect. It perfect!!!!!

[@ld1897]

These boat videos are awesome, and once you finish your flying school, you'll be certified on land, sea, and air!!! crazy. Can't wait to travel to Japan, and maybe someday meet you Norm.

[@shalldie2163]

Love the end when they silently snacking. Reminds me of avengers.

[@lorrane2177]

What a great day! Thanks for sharing. Love the shirt!!!!!

[@lilahsadventures5717]

I’m not stalking you I’m binging you. Your just like a Pringle “once you pop you just can’t stop “, love your content. Thanks Norm 😊

[@TokyoLens]

Glad to have you along for the ride!!

[@B.A.BsCalmingCorner]

I’m not much of a boat girl but it looked so cool. I think sometimes we forget that Japan is an Island and is always surrounded by water. The bridge 🌉 are always beautiful and I hope I get to see them next year.

[@sarahrains5854]

This really is like a Tokyo Underground. So so cool to see, thank you!

[@disturbed250]

This is awesome to see from the river point of view.

[@danaewardrup3922]

Mitch said it well….such a unique experience/video. Can truly say this is refreshingly different jvlog content! Enjoyed it! 🚤

[@ItsRatHead]

idk why but im in love the pizza or eating segment in the end

[@wyldenwyrd1906]

Uh-Oh Guy/Mitch is such a wonderful friend. The t-shirt gift made me happy cry. ❤

[@Daria-k4b]

When I saw the shirt it felt sooo cute, I almost cried omg so cute

[@FTE99699]

Planespotting on a boat - my definition of heaven :)

[@Forward.Motion.Social]

You live life so fully and amazingly man 😮 Honestly traveling the rivers in Tokyo sounds SOOO FUN

[@strongshred]

Bro you always have the smoothest and funniest sponsored transitions 😄😄 love it

[@tammi6771]

This was so interesting! It was beautiful too especially being surrounded by greenery and the secret stairway.

[@IImor3]

So cool to see another perspective of tokyo top tier boating

[@MulinaTheAngelWolf]

THIS IS SO COOL water roads are bliss

[@BAVMS]

It's just amazing you can go through such a giant city through water canals 👀👀👀

[@rafiboy05]

Cool video. I love seeing Tokyo on a different view than the usual. You even got so close to Haneda airport, that's so cool! Also incorporating the video sponsor, Tokyo treat in the video is also nice.

[@Nighted1234]

I'm honestly not sure why I was not subscribed,have picked up the odd video here and there but missed such great content like this! well I now am and will be going back and enjoying content I've missed.

[@Lannyjo91]

I was never on a boat like that, but you really peaked my interest rn. I guess i have to give it a try. really amazing how the water ways are built like a maze.

[@Sperbs_9]

Woo! I’ll never get tired of these Tokyo from the water videos. 🥰

[@TokyoLens]

And there’s still just so much more to explore lol

[@seidreine]

Thanks for these boat tours, Norm. Really shows another side of Tokyo that I hope we can tour soon.

[@TokyoLens]

So glad that you came along for the adventure!!

[@dattmay]

While I’ll probably never be boating around Japan, this is such a unique way to see the city. I never would’ve realized that Tokyo is actually such a water-based city. Props for blending your sponsor segment in so well to this video 😉 Nice to see Mitch come up against his nemesis the knots again though 😂 I chuckled loudly when you cut back to his distress from the older video

[@daisyrosario3438]

Fantastic tour Norm! You brightened my day!

[@TokyoLens]

So glad to hear it!!

[@TCaillet]

Norm! Love the boat videos and can't wait for plane videos!

[@TokyoLens]

So many exciting vids to come!!

[@liorbenzer7203]

This looked like such a fun time, glad to see you living it up!

[@sofiadeleon6373]

Seems like the perfect plan for summer ☀️

[@logicreversed18t]

What a cool way to go plane spotting. Very fun.

[@RobbC.]

This is so awesome. In all my Japan travels I obviously spent so much time looking up at the amazing buildings and architecture that I forgot to look down at the waterways. Noted for the next trip, definitely! - Such an beautifully different perspective. Cheers Norm, great work.

[@TokyoLens]

Honestly, I overlooked it as well for such a long time! Thanks so much for joining this adventure

[@yami2227]

I definitely recommend doing it, especially since even for the smaller water ways you can sometimes go down and travel along. In Yamanashi I would sometimes find cool spots just walking along the concrete waterways bellow, not above on the streets.

[@s70driver2005]

I know right! I'm even thinking of taking an overnight ferry when we visit later this year. People always talk about the Shinkansen but never the ferries.

[@RobbC.]

@@s70driver2005 Great idea, lovely way to travel too.

[@joelelechosa9102]

That shirt says a lot! Manifesting to something great. And as of now, I want to say congratulations! 🎊 🎉 Looking forward to videos in the sky and the sea (or for now, Japanese waterways).

[@billfulton-lahti7278]

You two looked like you had so much fun, I'm honestly jealous! But thanks for sharing the day with us! And of course the obligatory pizza shot at the end ;)

[@CameronMills1990]

I’ve always wanted a boat but never thought much about boating in Japan, especially Tokyo but you’re giving me some ideas.

[@WhitedeathSN]

I love how you two always end up snacking the last minute together ^-^

[@kix9702]

had no idea you can use the waterway around tokyo. can't wait to see more of these. great content about japan you got here, im hooked!

[@rich.skyrme]

Absolute banger of a soundtrack for this one - really unique viewpoint of Tokyo as well, thank you!

[@TokyoLens]

Thanks, Rich!! Hope your day is good!

[@zenbugami]

It's quite a different experience to look at city from this perspective, thank you for showing that!

[@j2w991]

These are one my favorite types of content you produce AWESOME!!!!!!! GREAT JOB 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@tjcaulcutt5094]

Siiick video norm. Hope u do more of these ❤️

[@hollywallace1806]

"Two guys eating pizza two feet away because they had a great day!". 😂😂 I'm always so impressed by how much you know and how many things you have trained to do, of course when living in such a beautiful place how could you not get every license to explore that you can! Lol

[@XxLIVRAxX]

Living the dream! Awesome content

[@SamuelYoung]

Another sweet video, thanks Norm! Your videos always fill my Japan lust from here in Australia. 😂

[@epeets11]

Very cool tour Norm, also really digging the music here. Awesome work as always!

[@mudstuff]

Great content, thank Norm. You're probably the most varied Japan KZbinr, spoiling us with waterways and skies AS WELL as all the other great stuff

[@TokyoLens]

Glad you like them!

[@JanineLoomis]

How cute is that shirt! Great gift 🙂 Love seeing all the places you went through from the on the water perspective ❤️

[@250kmonths]

I like your vibes my dude, you are a positive guy and I feel the good vibes through the video

[@mfaizsyahmi]

So glad Tokyo kept most of their moats and waterways, when the majority of other cities with walls and moats leveled and filled in theirs. In both scenarios, they usually ended up being built over with ring roads or highways, but the elevated expressways over Kanda River is amazing from the water! Wouldn't look that cool had it been a moat-turned-road-trench like I think some other part of that same expressway, east of Ginza. To add, the part of Kanda River around there and the outer moats of Edo, I would say were a major feat of engineering in pre-industrial Japan, of the Tokugawa era. They were dug by hand, straight through hills, and in Kanda River's case, right down to near sea level, most strikingly at the Ochanomizu section. Overall, amazing video. More boat videos please!

[@Blackbelt7000]

This is amazing! I never even thought about the waterways of Japan and how amazing they are, you’ve given me another thing to add to my list of things I want to do in Japan.

[@pydepyper]

Loved this video with Mitch! The airport would be so cool to see!

[@Gg2294.-.]

♡ Binging the Personal Favorite's playlist :) ♡

[@xredgambit]

Thanks for another great video. Love watching this stuff.

[@ochalfbreedotaku5549]

Always a great day when you post

[@TokyoLens]

Thank you!!

[@GingerBun]

aww cute shirt, what a thoughtful gift

[@oscarwinston1159]

Walked through so many of these areas while living there, but never a boat tour. Cool!

[@n00dles79]

This is absolutely incredible. I never once thought they’d allow people to boat through those pylons. Extremely good idea getting a boating license and a boat in Japan. Super sick.

[@TokyoLens]

Glad you enjoyed it Also… Best profile picture ever Clarence is like the best TV show that I’ve discovered as an adult lol

[@chibivesicle9612]

Not only a very cool video but I am impressed that both of you dealt with 36 degrees in pants/jeans!

[@LordLiquidBaconII]

It's cool to see another boating episode and Mitch is such a great friend for giving you that shirt.

[@iicydiamonds]

Excited for another waterways video! Welcome back, Mitch!

[@TokyoLens]

Yaaayyy!!!

[@nicholasderry7683]

This is so cool! I never knew there were waterways like this in Japan. And I definitely didn’t know you could boat on them!!

[@DevAnelon]

I would be so excited for a boat tour if you do eventually end up doing them

[@scaleddragon143]

It'd be so nice to go on a Tokyo boat tour!!! New bucket list item, lol