Japan Roadtrip: 500km in a GTR NISMO

This was a WILD Drive across Japan... in a Nismo GT-R FULL CARBON! Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ nordvpn.com/tokyolens Risk-free with Nord's 30-day money-back guarantee! - Today we're Driving 500km across Japan from Tokyo, to Osaka and we're doing it in a NISSAN GTR R35 - Nismo Special Edition!! As Japan road trips go, this is a fairly short one! But it's always great to have a chance to drive across Japan! Especially in some fancy JDM!!
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[@TokyoLens]

*There's a secret hidden in this video... I wonder how many will find it* EDIT: kind of CRAZY how few ppl have found it so far... (hint: There's a NEW CHANNEL 😉) PS Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ nordvpn.com/tokyolens Risk-free with Nord's 30-day money-back guarantee! HUGE LOVE TO THAT NOTIFICATION SQUAD WHO COMES EARLY TO CHAT WITH ME ON VIDEO RELEASE!!

[@joshuamstark]

Norm! That audible thump you just heard was my jaw hitting the table! What a beautiful car! Can definitely recommend your explore vids and can’t wait to see the next one!

[@KirstenReusch]

Sleepy from lingering jetlag, and missing the roads already, but now keeping my eyes peeled for secrets as I watch. Edited to add: Not so secret? But the love hotel(s) that featured on Tokyo Creative and/or Natsuki walking past on the sidewalk in Dotonbori? Have a great week, Norm. 💜✌️🐦

[@MrNajibrazak]

u are a very safe driver. i would drive such distances almost weekly for work and takes half of the time u travelled while travelling similar distance but the car would be a mobile discotheque. how do i make it in 4 hours? stay off the main roads where traffic would be heavy during peak hours. meanwhile i am almost twice ur age. xD love ur videos.

[@jetcitykitty]

I hope its a channel involving cars...

[@brooksnorthcutt668]

Nismooooooooooooooooo 🎉

[@Patrick_Hession98]

Seriously nothing made me more excited than seeing a Tokyo Lens video with a GTR on the thumbnail. That spec is so fire 🔥🔥

[@TokyoLens]

such a wild car to drive!

[@stingreyR62007]

Literally my dream car on my favorite Channel, like c'mon. I'm so happy :D

[@With_Me_JAPAN]

As well as all the beautiful sceneries from the car window, I enjoyed watching how much Norm was excited about driving the dream car! (Some tired faces were fun to watch too😆)Glad you made it to Osaka successfully!

[@TokyoLens]

Aren't you FROM Osaka? Thanks again for yet another kind comment~ Hope your next vid is going well!

[@Karthig1987]

That's a damn beautiful car

[@marciom4902]

Eu assisto vocês dois daqui do Brazil🥰

[@dy8t4]

That’s what’s up ! 😊

[@TheCyberMantis]

@@TokyoLens Take Yuka for a ride in the Nismo! ☺

[@javidgt8]

Norm I have to say this one hit home for me. I’m a huge car guy. And my absolute dream is to drive all around Japan with a fun car like this. Love it. Amazing video. Absolutely loved it.

[@deeperatmosphere]

Yeah man i feel you, that is the dream.. 😄👌🏻 Maybe Take a Lil excourse to ebisu and Just Cruise around and enjoy the beautiful Land that Japan is in a beautiful japanese legend. 😌👌🏻

[@nunyabusiness896]

I'd recalibrate that dream a little bit. All highways are toll roads and gasoline is decently more expensive there. Speed limits are low compared to the US and the cops do not take it easy (as you heard about the unfightable yellow line ticket). If you want to drive in Japan at all, I recommend cherry picking your favorite roads and do it in a kei car. You'll have way more fun keeping a kei car on full boil than barely touching the gas in a fast car, trust me, I've done both in Japan.

[@javidgt8]

@@nunyabusiness896 Yea I’ve heard. My definition of “fun car” is very wide though. Realistically I’d rent a Miata or some stock 90s JDM car with probably less than 200-300hp. And yea I’d mostly stick to the touge roads for the “fun” parts and use main roads/highways strictly for getting from city to city. But yea I’m expecting it to be an expensive road trip.🥲 Nonetheless one I cannot pass up on doing lol

[@nunyabusiness896]

@@javidgt8 Consider a Suzuki Alto Works from Omoshiro. The small kei footprint will make the mountain roads so much more fun and if you fold the rear seats down you can actually bring a ton of luggage with you if you want to do a multi-day trip. Turbo keis are way more fun than Miatas IMO, they are never "fast" in terms of top speed but they accelerate off the line super quick and the engines sound amazing. They are unironically some of the fastest cornering vehicles I've ever driven from being so light. If you just want to experience some JDM-only cars to say you did, consider a couple of short term rentals from Omoshiro and just keep it local to their office. You definitely don't want to be trying to drive cross-country in a 90's car and then have a breakdown with zero parts immediately available.

[@SmilingQuokka]

The car looks like a dream to drive. Thanks for sharing the beautiful scenery from the trip. Love to see you traveling around again. The next video looks like it'll be interesting, too. 😀

[@TokyoLens]

so much fun`

[@Chonky_boi265]

The drive must have been very scenic, as the clips of the countryside would have made me fall in love with Japan even more. I've done the trip but riding the Shinkansen so not quite the same. Seeing Kana make a guest appearance was a nice bonus too. Sorry to hear about your hat. 😭 You can't be too careful even in Japan. Good job, Norm. 👍

[@someguy-zb4kh]

"its 8 o clock in the morning, we have full tank of gas, blue sky, an amazing car and a really long drive ahead of us" Did anybody had dejavu or is it just me?

[@TokyoLens]

lol you probably just watched it twice (^_-)

[@Lightice1]

@@TokyoLens I was expecting you to end with the classic "it's dark and we're wearing sunglasses". :D

[@evanever]

Funnily enough, I just rewatched the Top Gear special where Clarkson raced a GTR against Hammond and May on public transport. This kinda reminded me of that.

[@catwatson2795]

What a fancy car, I can see why you enjoyed driving it, it looked like a really nice adventure. Can't wait to see what the next video brings. Keep up the good work!

[@WhiteRoseUS]

You’re so lucky Norm! I’m so happy that you had the opportunity to drive a GT-R. Hopefully, I can do the same one day.

[@bitfreakazoid]

Can't wait to live in Japan again next year so I can start up on my Nexco Stamp Book again. Just barely started it when I left last time but now I hope to put more effort into it.

[@kagerouprojess9851]

Your videos are always a highlight of my Sundays when not much goes on for me. Greetings from Canada, Norm! 😃

[@bitfreakazoid]

I hope this is a sign of more road trip videos! Love these.

[@Mercuryscomet25]

I am so excited to watch this later this evening! I caught the notification and was genuinely excited, Norm and cars = perfection!

[@raiannemcneil6228]

Enjoyed how happy you were driving around Japan in the fancy car 😃 and it always amazing to see the scenery there. Excited for your next video

[@whyisthisathingnow...]

I just cannot describe the bizarre sense of nostalgia and enjoyment I am getting from this. Even though I've never done the drive myself, I do miss driving in Japan. Really hoping I will be able to get my visa/job sorted to come back to my second home soon.

[@willrolleston2237]

I absolutely LOVED this one Norm. I’m extremely envious of you driving a Nismo R35 GTR between Tokyo and Osaka, that would be a dream trip for me. I have an R32 GTR here in New Zealand and I’d love to take it on a big trip down the full length of the country here one day. Thanks for another epic upload Norm, I love your work.

[@Jay-B1750]

Absolutely brilliant video, massive car fan, id love to see a series of you doing road trips in different cars from manufactirers as the JDM market is so unique from the rest of the world! Keep up yhe good work ❤

[@BrantRaven]

Thank you for another excellent adventure Norm. Could watch your videos all day...and some weekends I do!

[@DaniilHomyak]

Yaayy! New video! Thank you, Norm. Your videos make me miss Japan so much more, yet they also make me feel that I’m back there having fun exploring! ❤

[@TokyoLens]

I'm so glad!

[@simonrigg8391]

Love the GTR and love this channel! Perfect video.

[@elkevera]

I just love your videos Norm! My former husband drove a Nissan 300ZX Turbo with sun roof while stationed in Germany, we used to fly over the Autobahn and got many curious and jealous looks. They build a great car ! Thank you ❣

[@cityonfoot6023]

Haven’t watched in a while. I totally forgot how your videos are both relaxing and exciting at the same time.

[@triple_cheese]

Oooh this is super cool. I just got to Japan last week and we spent like 3 days driving from Tokyo to Mt Fuji and then to Nikko before coming back to Tokyo. Very tiring but very worth it. I rly love Japanese roads and the scenery along the way.

[@Cet3010]

Nice car and amazing shots from the outside while driving, wow!

[@mrspacecat6049]

NICE!! Happy to see you have gotten so popular nissan loaned you the car! thats super cool looking forward to more content and you hitting 1m subs

[@KirkKiyosadaTome]

Fun to see you get back to your car roots, Norm! I'm a huge Lexus guy; when I last visited Tokyo, I didn't see many of them around (though there were obviously a ton of Toyotas). Are they popular there? Finally, the Toyota museum at Odaiba was awesome, highly recommended to any gearhead!

[@allisonrobertson5423]

Thanks for the video! That ending has me hooked :)

[@cri6009]

Finally!!!! You don't know how much I've been waiting for a new drive around Japan video!! Love your content as always

[@TokyoLens]

Glad you like them! Was a ton of fun to make!

[@anthonyfrench3169]

I love the video, and I also dig the AL Unser Jr. from the NES part!

[@mercerworldtravels5980]

That looked like a wonderful drive. Thanks for showing us!

[@fantasyfinale6976]

GTRs are my absolute favorite, this car is a real treat. And to drive it in such a beautiful place? Ugh, kinda jealous. You're so extremely lucky to experience these sorts of things, and its great that you share it with us. Thank you for the videos!

[@deeperatmosphere]

Perfect Car for such a beautiful Road Trip.. 😌👌🏻 And what a nice spec with the Carbon Hood, Nissan rocks. 😄 Thanks for the Journey, so nice to see.! 🙂👌🏻

[@mariwash9854]

Hi Norm! I’m Wash, I met you in the Japan Mobility Show a few weeks ago! You have no idea how happy I am to see this video 🎉 Enjoy the ride!

[@xredgambit]

I'm excited for the next video. And that car looks amazing.

[@eduardgoldschagg1791]

Thanks for taking us along. I love the GT-R every iteration of it !

[@Caitlin366]

So excited for the new channel, very sneaky drop. 500 km is a day trip here in Alberta. I do it regularly to visit my brother and his family.

[@LetsgowithHyro]

What a car😮😍👍🏼Love your channel brother!

[@MrGadget2468]

Love the drive with a beautifully designed car and had fun recognizing the various landmarks during the drive between Tokyo and Osaka. The traffic jam in Tokyo's highway is definitely not fun to get through tho

[@christopherharris6005]

Awesome video as always Norm. This was a epic adventure and what makes it even better that you did it in a Nissan GTR Nismo that is the ultimate adventure vehicle.

[@themaskedplayer]

Great relaxing drive video. I don't think I can rent a GT-R in Japan to drive. That said, last time I rented a Civic Type R to drive and was a blast, but was way out of way to get it and to return it. Drove for 6 hrs straight and never experienced any back pain. Loved exploring the back roads the most! Was a time I almost got stuck because the car was too wide for the residential area 😂

[@SmallBlogV8]

I watch your new videos anyway but when I saw a GT-R NISMO in the thumbnail I was doubly excited! I hope you get/had a chance to take it on a touge or even a circuit because a highway cruise isn't scratching the surface of what that thing can do.

[@kevinholt2648]

Great drive Norm. I had a friend buy one of these and he took me for a ride in the US and that car can PULL crazy race car vibes... All the best thanks for taking us along on a ride in a dream car.

[@laurabustos6560]

That was really fun! Thanks as always, for sharing beautiful scenery anda but if your awesome adventures with us! But the teaser for next week!!!!! I can't wait now! ✌️ Edit; wait, are the shirts the new channel?!? I was wondering why as I scrolled down after the video my shorts were full of Japanese tiny apartments. 🤣

[@frankzajac3158]

I really have to get back over to Japan. Things here in the US are not going well, so something positive like being in Japan would be nice. Great video Norm, I really do like the traveling series.

[@Sergeofsocal]

Great Vid Norm!! What a dream!!

[@milliehollliday]

Loving this content Norm !! Making it seem so exciting and effortless ( despite the traffic jams…)

[@TokyoLens]

those traffic jams are just way too much fun lol

[@carloc.455]

I've followed your channel for a few years now, and enjoy your content. I've driven my GTR from Vancouver to Winnipeg and filled up only 4 times, pretty good given the car has over 500hp.

[@FingonNarmolanya]

Now that's a treat, Tokyo Lens video with GTR in it. Amazing car.

[@renatoctti]

Loved the video, scenarios were amazing as always. Crazy that you manage to keep it under the speed limit in a car like this, if it was me in italy (where i live rn) in a gtr 😅😅😅(luckly there are few radars and almost no police in the highways here)

[@ryuupl847]

Thanks for sharing your trip! Driving in Japan is indeed such a treat - just wish the speed limits were a bit higher on the expressway so a car like the GT-R could be more fully enjoyed haha

[@alterior8869]

I love cars and Tokyo lens videos. This video came as a surprise. The r35 gtr Nismo is a great car and im happy to see that he enjoyed it as much as he did.

[@elflass5544]

Fun drive! Thanks for telling us the gas prices too...helps with comparison shopping for in-country travel (I'm sure shinkansen is always going to be the way to go for me, tbh). Glad the robbery wasn't any more dire! Be careful out there! 💜

[@TokyoLens]

was just happy to walk away safely

[@tomatha132]

Another wonderful road trip video 😊

[@jjpg2000]

Oh dang, Looking forward to the next one!

[@fabriziodamilano3875]

thanks for this video much needed car road trip

[@shinyagumon7015]

It's fun that you immediately ran into traffic the second you you talked about how free the roads are.😂 Also are shower rooms at rest stops really so rare? Where I'm from they are fairly common along the highway, but are mainly used by truckers to freshen up in the morning.

[@TokyoLens]

was almost instant lol

[@patrickevans4396]

Amazing how peaceful I find this

[@BrokenPlugFriedSoup]

Wait… I know that service area in Shizuoka you stopped in, we stopped there yesterday after our camping trip I do agree on leaving early/ driving at night to go to your destination, and if you get sleepy there’s always the service area on the expressway and michi no eki on the normal roads. Can’t wait for the next vid

[@mrmoki2]

cant wait for the next part! This was wicked, Norm! B)

[@TokyoLens]

thanks!

[@billfulton-lahti7278]

Gosh darn it Norm, you got to drive one of my dream cars! Looks like you enjoyed every minute of it, i know i would! 😍

[@JourneyPT]

Nissan was super nice! Much love for them for doing that. ❤

[@caiofvr7]

Love your videos!!

[@kathrynlebda780]

I love a good road trip, but damn is it expensive! It really puts the debate of driving vs trains into perspective. The scenery is so beautiful and I really think michi-no-eki are an untapped fountain of entertainment. Those two guys at the Shizuoka service station were hilarious 😆

[@TokyoLens]

if I had 3 other people with me, and we werent coming back...it would have balanced out cost wise haha

[@KirstenReusch]

It's so much fun and I feel like I've seen so much more of Japan. Depending on what you're driving, it isn't terrible cost wise. I drove 1,245 miles this trip in a corolla touring hybrid, fueled the 50 litre tank from a quarter to full 3 times at 168/litre.

[@haloboy817]

Thats kind of the trade off. I feel you could make this entire trip in 1/3rd of the cost using a Honda(and 1/5th of using the train). But you are paying the premium for the experience of doing it in a supercar. Which in reality is a once in a lifetime experience for most people. For anyone who hasnt taken a short weekend ride in a high end or even a classic car I highly suggest you do. It's unforgettable.

[@flyingoctopus4304]

Very chill and relaxing video with a badass car. I'm looking forward to the next video and the story of the stolen hat though, until then!

[@TokyoLens]

was quite the experience~

[@kokiman.romero]

Amazing vid! 💯

[@auberginebear]

That was really relaxing TBH, and I also forget sometimes that black widows are semi-common in my area. Looking forwards to the next video!

[@TokyoLens]

going to be a crazy one...

[@chelseacarpenter2302]

Not Norm driving my dream car through my dream future home 😍😍😍 I love this! Much love from Arizona 💜💜

[@iCarlosPro]

That’s a really nice car and an amazing trip! 🥰

[@tdolan500]

I remember getting passengers laps in one of the PlayStation Grand Tourismo GTR’s around Silverstone when they were new. They were really early models imported from Japan, I actually had to hold a button to cancel the speed limiter on the straights so we could hit over 160mph.

[@DividedZone]

Ayy another driving video! And this time it's an extremely sick car! Totally not a bit envious about the Nissan GTR lmao

[@TokyoLens]

just such wild car to drive around!

[@Esperto84]

Thanks Norm for the nice ride and the nice views :) Hope the ride back will be also so relaxed. BR

[@jak3hd]

I took the shinkansen from Tokyo to Osaka a couple weeks ago and the views were beautiful, I can only imagine how much better it was from the road! And in a GTR!

[@CeB0H]

Thanks for sharing that amazing car and amazing ride to Osaka. Can't wait for your next video, sorry to hear you lost your hat

[@TokyoLens]

Thanks so much~

[@KW-oe4lq]

That was great! Its literally a dream of mine to tour Japan in a cool sportscar or on a motorcycle. I'm jealous!

[@60vik]

i remember watching your channel when you had only like 70K subscribers, you came a long way good for you! 🤗

[@alecangelo7443]

That thing is a Beauty.. you lucky, lucky man.. thank you for taking us along for the ride...

[@TokyoLens]

Thanks for watching!

[@ybot1]

have to agree with the crowds thing my uni town is a tourist town here in the uk the best time to view it especially in winter is after drinks at night with all the christmas lights on in shop windows etc. try to go into town to the market on the weekends and your approaching crowd crush levels

[@ingloriousdane]

What an amazing opportunity you got from Nissan! I bet they didn't even finished the question before you said "Yes, please!". 8-9 hours straight behind the wheel of a super car ain't for the inexperienced. Looking forward to the next video. Let's hope that guy didn't follow you to "borrow" more from you.

[@fluidityyy]

No one can escape traffic. It'll haunt the human race until the ends of time. On another note, the GTR looks super fun! It's one of my favorite sports cars & I really hope I can also get a chance to drive one

[@louiludog]

bruh 🤩 that jdm GTR is insane 🔥

[@Shanyandao]

You know it’s gonna be a good video when it starts near Tokyo Tower. 500km sounds like quite the distance, so I‘m here wondering how I would keep myself somewhat entertained while driving 🤔 But i bet the scenery was pretty and Japan being Japan you might have seen some weird things as well lol Also love how the car attracted so much attention 😂

[@LloydSeven]

Looks like a fun drive. I hope you got your hat back.

[@yossisureta2578]

Oh nooooo what happened at the slum?! Can’t wait the next real soooooooon. And this video really went fast.. just like that GT-R lol the car also looks so cool🤩 never thought about owning it before but now I really wanna try driving it!! Tokyo Lens car🚗 ✨

[@TokyoLens]

Probably just wont go back to Osaka again lol

[@yossisureta2578]

@@TokyoLens that much?!🫣 I truly look forward to watching it soon!!

[@JustPlainRob]

So an interesting story: A Twitch streamer stayed at that dino hotel you saw(which is a themed love hotel, of course) while on a bike tour across Japan. It has a crazy themed roof deck with a tiki jacuzzi and some hilarious furniture. The rooms are also dino/jungle themed. Neat place.

[@JustPlainRob]

And no, that license/points instantly on receiving the ticket doesn't happen everywhere in the world. Most modern countries have some concept of due process. その警察の詐欺はぜんぜん理解できません

[@Keowin]

Super cool of Nissan to let you drive one of the coolest cars out there for a week! Let me guess, next time is Nishinari?

[@daviano_R.T.]

I love this video, because first of all, is my dreams car 😅, and second of all, I like the reaction of the people in this video, they are both look impressed and proud

[@lynda.grace.14]

What a lovely ride!

[@mariomejia3608]

WOW WOW WOW, I am just so pleased on this epic video. Congratulations on reaching this level in your channel . This is the way to start a Sunday Funday ( watching a video on my/and many people's dream/goal/dream. To be able to drive in Japan Japanese cars. Driving a GTR Nismo '22 is JUST EPIC. You jut needed that special someone to ride along w you. BTW I really think you are rising above from the rest. You last episode/video on the boat ride was just refreshing. I have not seen a YTber upload any content on riding along Japan water ways IN ADDITION you had the BEST company/ guide. My heart just pumps with JOY and pleasure just watching this and the boat water way ride (among many of your videos ). Thank you for sharing and thank you Nissan Jap for this EPIC colab. Lets go Tokyo Lens

[@sonnyson01]

Damn a GTR and getting to drive it in Japan, I'm so jealous!!!!

[@RiceFieldsYT]

Never expected you to drive a car like a Nissan GT-R, but damn I'm all here for it!

[@weatherwitchandfelinefamiliars]

Wonderful scenery, wonderful car 😍

[@EvaChan]

That is one smexy car! I don't know if I'd feel comfortable sitting so low driving though.Vroom vroom!!! And that teaser at the end. Can't wait!!

[@JanSmetana]

How did you made those awesome shots of you car from outside of car? Drone or long selfie stick? Looks great.

[@Ranvier6]

I just finished rewatching Initial D and then you go and post a video like this. I'm not jealous at all. 😄

[@CaitlinHachman]

This was such a cool video!!! The fact you could drive all the way from Tokyo to Osaka on one tank of gas is incredible. I need to know what that area is Osaka, so I don't stumble across it when I visit in April. 😅

[@CaitlinHachman]

I hope that comment doesn't come off bad. I just never knew Osaka had an area that even locals avoid.

[@sheilaellvira5198]

That's a really nice car! 👍 Would've loved to have seen a longer car review than the five second one you gave us but I get that a longer review may be too long for people who aren't that interested in cars! 🤣

[@thecolortwelve3784]

Well I'll probably try to locate most of those shots once I'm back home from vacation. I imagine that car is just lovely to drive.

[@eric1800es]

That car did get sold looks. Love the shape of the spoiler.

[@KillerTacos54]

Amazing video