Searching an ABANDONED Japanese Cult Hideout

[@TokyoLens]

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[@sherryberryjp]

Thanks for a ride! It was a very unique trip~ Had a lot of fun!!

[@TokyoLens]

lol Ill admit that it was better than just singing alone in the car for a bunch of hours on the way back lol Thanks for tagging along for this vid!

[@cheriestl]

@@TokyoLensA great duo for sure.

[@mochacrusaders3334]

Finally I found sherry's channel!

[@TokyoLens]

@mochacrusaders3334 lmfao after being linked in over 40 videos for 5+ years 🤣

[@Ren_Brands]

These abandoned places are absolutely fascinating but i would never go in there so thank you for posting this type of content.

[@littlewigglemonster7691]

The wood work is everything I could ever dream of living inside of. So beautiful

[@michaels3474]

Love it! Sherry is walking around that abandoned house like a cat. Not sure that the floor will stay there or something might jump out at her!

[@elflass5544]

"You can't win, you know that, right?" Sherri: 😮

[@TokyoLens]

lol shes stuck in Tokyo now anyway! No stickers for her to find here lol

[@sleepingbackbone7581]

@@TokyoLens kinda cruel, but Sherry does have exclusive access to your merch anyway. lol! Big hello to you both. :)

[@sherryberryjp]

@@elflass5544 😂

[@Stormcrow89]

I’m so happy to see there’s more uploads lately! I’ve been super busy, super stressed, and exhausted, so these are such a welcome delight! Throwing in a treasure hunt that can be done at home just makes it even more fun. Thank you always taking us along on adventures.

[@TakoyaKyono]

How to keep Sherry happy. Supply her with snacks.

[@Baldotalks]

I just got to NYC for a few months and this upload was so welcome! You are one of my few preferred JVloggers that have made moving on my own so much easier over the years. Thanks so much for what you do Norm 🙏🏿🙏🏿😊

[@TokyoLens]

Thank you for being here for it!!

[@Shoumie]

Love this idea and it helps getting more people to venture into the rural areas!! I'm planning to travel to Japan for the first time in 2027, as a treat for finishing my degree, so I hope I can find some then!

[@TokyoLens]

I really hope you do!!

[@Shoumie]

@@TokyoLens Thanks!!

[@TonyCool-ol9vb]

visiting japan is literally 1 of the only 2 things i have on my bucket list. and if all goes according to plan i am going to visit next year! also hopefully be able to visit all of the amazing places that i would have totally passed up if i would have not discovered your channel. so thank you Norm for this view of japan that i would have never seen if it wasn’t for your amazing videos! 🙏🏻😊

[@TheEclecticOrder]

Just when I think your content couldn't get any better. I really appreciate your creativity and infectious spirit of exploration.

[@TokyoLens]

all too kind~ this is just meant to be a little something fun in the background for those who enjoy this kind of thing!!! Glad I could add a bit to your day~

[@whyisthisathingnow...]

Loving all the adventure videos you've been doing lately! Gives me a shot of nostalgia from the last time you did that roadtrip.

[@With_Me_JAPAN]

5 years?! That is so long time and you must have put lots of efforts into making this hunting happen! I’m sure you are making many people’s travel something so special!

[@TokyoLens]

a ton of effort, but a ton of fun!! There are just so many incredible spots outside of Tokyo and Osaka and the big cities that people REALLY should get out and see!! So I wanted to encourage people to hit up the best of Japan!! Thank you as always for being here and watching!

[@gawkingoblin]

“Those aren’t stars, they’re spiders” is the most terrifying thing I’ve ever heard

[@EvaChan]

Road trip!! These are always fun. And that camper must be huge if Sherry needed to lift herself into it! Or she's that tiny. 😂 And hooray! Virtual scavenger hunt too!!

[@TokyoLens]

we're going to have a ton of fun with this one!! Hope you're doing well~

[@KyleHardy-x6p]

Love your videos man keep it up!! 👏

[@The_Farwall]

"Also, those aren't stars, they're spiders" is a fully realised nightmare just tacked on in the final sentence :s

[@PentragonCosplay]

I will definitely keep my eye out for this sticker next year when I visit Kyoto! Such a great idea to inspire more people to go out and discover more areas of Japan. Also I feel the annoyance with the early sunset in fall. In my country it sets at 6 pm as well (and in wintertime even at 5pm) and it really feels like you get less stuff done with the lack of light.

[@aubreyadams7884]

Chaotic videos are the best! As if I needed another excuse to visit Japan again 😂

[@yossisureta2578]

Officially challenged❤️‍🔥 I’m already excited to travel around Japan again in the near future for the scavenger hunt!! Thanks for giving us amazing opportunities to follow your adventures😁

[@TokyoLens]

I wonder how many you can find!! Thanks for always being here!

[@RandyDesu]

Your dedication is next level, and i’m totally here for it. Thanks to your videos, I always feel like i’m practically in Japan-minus the chopstick finesse, the karaoke confidence, and, well, the plane ticket. But hey, close enough!

[@issohyatt]

AW YEAHH was wondering about the updates about this journey!!

[@TokyoLens]

and here it issss!!!

[@cheriestl]

I’ve been wondering, too. I loved the suspense.

[@TokyoLens]

makes me happy that people were waiting for it!!

[@EugeMeijster-nf7fl]

So many beautiful places in countryside Japan. ❤

[@mollygrubber]

Oh man, I love this idea and applaud your efforts. I'm coming for 10 days in a month (solo, first time, "bucket list" trip - freaking out a bit if I'm honest) and while I'd love to take part in the hunt, I know I'll be so shell shocked by EVERYTHING else I'll never find any. This time I'm only going to Hiroshima for a couple of days anyway, everything else is exploring Tokyo. Maybe another time lol.

[@Smoses_senpai]

I've been planning to explore Japan next year anyways so this is really perfect timing. I'll be on the look out for your stickers!

[@stefansauvageonwhat-a-twis1369]

Very cool Looking for something hidden within something really makes you seek out the details

[@TokyoLens]

😊

[@whiskykobo]

Awesome mind - as a fellow tokyoite i have been to quite a few places you filmed and I always think people should explore more japan (and glad they are in your videos). Would be nice to share a mini stop coffee some day :)

[@TokyoLens]

that ministop coffee is all the rage! lol

[@FGBFGB-vt7tc]

When I saw that dome, the protruding antenna with the rings on it felt somewhat familiar. Once you changed spots it became apparent it was a Buddhist Stupa. Happy to see Ms. Sherry again!

[@chelffie3867]

Very excited to find some secrets when I visit Japan next year!!!!! 🕵️‍♀️ Also my partner is a huge fan of your shooting style! 😊

[@TokyoLens]

hope you have an amazing time and find a few good ones!! Also say thank you!

[@raivenzinc7323]

I love your adventure videos exploring and showing to us some abandoned houses or buildings in japan

[@Gearfeathers]

Ohh, camper van adventures are always fun~

[@TokyoLens]

the best kind!!

[@lallison2825]

I love this, and I love this idea. I've played around with the idea of spreading art throughout the city as easter eggs using public notice boards.

[@Ren_Brands]

Love the Norm and Sherry road trips.

[@chelseacarpenter2302]

These kinds of videos are some of my favorite, the chaos is great 😂 Im sad that when i was in japan I dodnt look for anything ypu hid! It completely spaced that you had hinted at hising things in videos before! But gotta say, you helping me find my phone was a pretty epic scavenger hunt 😂 Much love from Arizona 💜💜

[@masamiju]

10:26 I found two stickers! Joking aside, this video was so chaotic I felt like I was having whiplash, but the views were so beautiful and the abandoned places were interesting. I hope I can truly find some stickers one day.

[@TokyoLens]

Beauty in chaos!

[@PaidActor2OSRS]

The treasure is you, Norm.

[@Issameazuma]

I wish I could afford to go to Japan, but I am glad to be able to watch your videos! They allow me to see its beauty through your lens

[@jeremytome]

Notification gang ready to explore. It’s great you’ve left these scavenger hunts.

[@TokyoLens]

Notification Gang is the BEST gang!

[@OurNotSoSeriousLife]

Flights, hotel, and food. Finding a sticker priceless.

[@lifewithmochi]

“Those are yours, if you carry them.” 😂😂 the snacks would be gone by the time we get down if I carry them

[@xllvr]

I love the new camper van and much excites for this scavenger hunt continuation!

[@TokyoLens]

honestly so much fun to be had!!

[@fuzaru]

Honey, a new Tokyo Lens upload just dropped!

[@TokyoLens]

woot and hi to both of you!

[@VerhoevenSimon]

Thank you for all the great content.

[@TokyoLens]

thank YOU for always being here for it! Honestly always a pleasure to chat with you~

[@joshuamstark]

Norm I love your adventures. Gives me hope that I’ll have my own. #notificationsquad always. Thanks for making my sunday mornings awesome.

[@TokyoLens]

all about that notification squad!! Thank you~

[@demithefiend]

This is such a cool concept! Digital Geocaching! If I ever get to visit Japan, I will make it a mission to find at least one of these stickers IRL.

[@oojjin5039]

Maybe a video about those spiders haha. I just came back from Shirahama/Nachi. The number and SIZE of those yellow greenish spiders surprised me. It’s something that doesn’t come to my mind when thinking about Japan. After exploring so many abandoned places, you must learnt a lot about them. 😁

[@BethDoublekickChick]

What a fun idea 💡 😊

[@Grimlock-ry8fg]

Another high quality video, mosquito infestation included!

[@st.heavenz]

What a dedication💯💕

[@TokyoLens]

its been a fun challenge~

[@lieutenantchapwet8445]

Sherry is like a Detective searching for evidence. :D (14:55)

[@DDB168]

It's a great idea and I will be on the lookout for them.

[@pukguy2]

You make one of the best content in Japan

[@TokyoLens]

always too kind~

[@viceadmiralyuen]

Abandoned villages are creepy, aren’t they? Thanks for the visit Norm.

[@cheriestl]

The big reveal. I’m so excited!

[@TokyoLens]

woooo!! gotta keep it fun!

[@Hazzard_Genji]

I wasn't aware of the whole "Scavenger hunt scene" in Japan- but thank you for opening my eyes to it! Cheers!

[@TokyoLens]

Thanks for being here for it!!!

[@TalonWren]

Hey norm, i apologize for bothering you. You think you might be able to do a vid someday of how easy or hard it may be to get to japan? ive been worrying about how hard it would be to get a job there as a foreigner. Id love to move there but ive seen a few vids here or there that make it sound like a nightmare. Anyway ty for all you do. Love your vids. Best wishes.

[@TokyoLens]

I’ve done several videos that cover that topic. And have multiple podcast episodes that cover it as well! The podcast is also linked in the description!!

[@TalonWren]

@@TokyoLens you are the man, ty so very much :) keep on doing that positivity my friend!

[@KazuyaAMV]

I love these kind of videos, you honestly are such a huge inspiration and are always motivating me towards my goals^^ keep being you, you are amazing!!!!

[@TokyoLens]

all too kind!! Thanks for being here~

[@KazuyaAMV]

@@TokyoLens your always very welcome^^

[@sen.x2607]

One day, I'll make it to japan!

[@TokyoLens]

And it’ll be worth all the waiting!!

[@endlessteatime4733]

Lovely idea! I'll keep my eyes wide open in the countryside. I'm just confused by your last comments lol. Doesn't it get dark up north in Canada much earlier in autumn? And daylight savings makes the sun set even earlier. Sorry for the off-topic comment, just had to get this out of my system haha!

[@nicolegaylin355]

This sounds so fun! My family and I will be in Kyoto for a couple weeks in March/April, so we will definitely be keeping an eye out for some in person. I'll be hunting digitally until then. ^_^

[@TokyoLens]

hope the trip turns out great!! Enjoy the hunt!

[@adventure_scapes5039]

its like going to an amusement park and collecting the 'stamps' for a more structured adventure such a cool concept for touring Japan, all while supporting local spots thank you for your dedication our beloved wanderer

[@KAINREDIC]

I’m on a plane right now to Japan. I am going to search for your secrets. Wakayama is already on my list. I might go to the school in Shikoku. I have very little itinerary and I plan on wandering a lot. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@TokyoLens]

You are going to have so much fun!!!

[@alex5kov757]

Great video. Keep it up.

[@TokyoLens]

Thanks!

[@pamelagordon869]

Afternoon norm looking great and your so brave love your videos keep it up ❤❤

[@TokyoLens]

too kind~ Thank you

[@merovech7]

You are tempting me to come back to Japan sooner than I had planned 😤

[@memeranglaut]

Hmm. i'll definitely keep my eye open for the one in Kyoto - heading there at the end of the year.

[@TokyoLens]

two... two in Kyoto!! But one is in a deeply hidden spot!! Nobody has found it yet!

[@ayumevlog]

Every time I watched your video you really make me wanna do travel. I already started just near Toba Mie ken hopefully I can also travel the entire places in Japan

[@veezerrscharnhorst]

Loving these Halloween spirit videos! (even if it's November now)

[@TokyoLens]

lol this is just an average abandoned spot vid haha the last one tho...... spooky!!

[@thempstead]

I can say that I have travelled within Japan from Hokkaido to Kyushu and I have found exactly zero of these stickers 😅 But I also struggle to find someone I know in the open area in front of a station so I wouldn't say I am the best at noticing things 😂

[@thempstead]

Add that that abandoned cult place looks like it could be interesting to explore and from what you said has an interesting story ...

[@TokyoLens]

haha I will officially challenge you next time!!

[@alecangelo7443]

Was just waiting for the upload... Notification Squad,...

[@TokyoLens]

the squad of all squads!!

[@FuwakamiMana]

Being visually impaired I doubt I'll be able to go to most of those places (can't drive) and even if I could, I would probably manage not to find the stickers. But that's such a nice idea!! (From watching more of the video, well, at least one of the problem is fixed: public transportation accessible!! ＾＾)

[@benrussell324]

My guy, been living in Japan for a few months now and hit a rut on the travel front. Finally got a new excuse to explore, thanks 👍 *Edit* when you said “chewing a cup of tea”, this Englishman threw up a little in my mouth😅

[@TokyoLens]

that happens!!! I hit one of those ruts for like..... 9 years or something lol hahaha glad you enjoyed that line!

[@lallison2825]

Hooowwwww did I miss this? (I think I maybe watched half?) Edit: Wait I watched this... I was busy though and didn't watch watch it. I remember the sticker bit

[@TokyoLens]

glad you caught it!

[@ThetaWindfall]

Scavenger hunt is cool! Ill definitely keep an eye out in your videos :)

[@TokyoLens]

Hope you have a great time along the way!!

[@ThetaWindfall]

@@TokyoLens I always do! Even though I'm usually busy and don't get to watch until a few days after they're out haha

[@floccinaucci]

At work, shall check on this later.

[@TokyoLens]

see you a bit later on!!

[@PaulRamone356]

Awesome vid yet again.

[@TokyoLens]

Thank you so much~ Glad you enjoyed!!!

[@PaulRamone356]

@TokyoLens love the idea of the hunt!

[@RishabhBhardwaj_08]

Damn just wanna do that just exploring places like Norm, such an inspiration, currently studying so kinda tough but ONE Day.. Thanks for these vids my man.

[@StaringIntoSpaceMan]

On my 3-month stay in Japan last year I was always on the lookout for the stickers lol but no luck... Maybe next time!

[@saberkite]

Honestly, if I know how to drive, I'd rent a camper van on my next Japan trip. The places you go to are so wonderful.

[@TokyoLens]

it really makes the adventure fun!!! But admittedly the train can relaxing!

[@geared4war]

Next year I am going to Japan (and Korea, Singapore, Taiwan) for a tech tour for fun. I am going to be looking everywhere now.

[@silverian]

Nice sticker hunting possibility!

[@jeshanrai6790]

Greatttt🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@thetypebeast]

If you like Mini-Stop coffee, I hear their Soft Cream js delicious!

[@thetypebeast]

Heck make it a konbini affogato! ☕️ 🍦 😂

[@winterkarasu7560]

..MiniStop used to be everywhere here, but now since a part of it's stake was acquired from MiniStop Japan it changed it's name to Uncle John's..

[@griffrafff]

Hey nice thumbnail!! Looks familiar😂!

[@fluffeyy8605]

I cant wait to go find a sticker when i visit next year! Your adventures remind me of geocaching which I do in america to explore new places.

[@TokyoLens]

Definitely some geocaching vibes!! But a litttttttle more obvious and with prizes!!!

[@leviaustin880]

Sherry always a treat

[@TokyoLens]

she really seems to be enjoying being based in Tokyo now!

[@sherryberryjp]

@@leviaustin880 yay!

[@stefansauvageonwhat-a-twis1369]

I know some trees with those kinds of nuts/fruits some years overload the local wildlife with food so that squirels will stock them up as food in burrows but have too much and forget about them, essentially planting them

[@foxtomian]

Hello, lm here 😊

[@TokyoLens]

and im grateful for that!

[@stressedvulture]

19:05 I don't think you would like Finland in winter then, the sun sets at 4pm right now lol

[@TokyoLens]

lol I’d be emotionally dead! Haha Mind you Japan is quite similar in the winter~ Kills me every year lol

[@ingloriousdane]

Scavenger Hunt, eh?! Could be fun to try making a YT channel and hunt for all the stickers. It's a channel destined to last forever! 🤣 Probably giving out too many good ideas?! 😅

[@vchan37]

Really appreciate the publicly transport available thing, my country IDL isnt allowed in japan. Haha

[@kornofilo]

You can't do this to me norm, not when i have booked all my hotels and I'm in japan already 😂😂😂😂. I might take a detour

[@flpkrc]

18:45 and you complaining its dark? Uff here in Berlin it gets dark around 16h in winter time

[@TokyoLens]

In all fairness it got dark at like 16:30 😂 But I feel you!!

[@flpkrc]

@ ahh I see yea that makes sense!! 😄 I can imagine the time it gets dark differs also a lot if youre down south in Kagoshima or up im Hokkaido Love your videos 😍 thanks for your Art!! 🫶🏻

[@TokyoLens]

I always feel spoiled when I go to places like Alaska where its light out until 10pm some seasons haha and yea even here in Japan it changes quite a bit!! Thanks so much and have a great day!

[@foxtomian]

I think l found a sticker in this video. The one you showed is this cheating, or is it genius

[@TokyoLens]

lol pure cheating wont count it! lol but love the effort

[@bork0992]

Love the pokemon wall! Excited for the next adventure😊

[@TokyoLens]

I spent hours making that wall! Haha too many

[@solidsn2011]

Oh no… I guess this means I need to save for my 4th trip to Japan!

[@eugeneh.7205]

How many would you say are scattered around the Nakasendo Trail? Planning my next trip to traverse as much of the trail as I can and might hunt for these as a side-quest~~

[@TokyoLens]

if you actually happen to find the one in that area... I'll be shocked none on the "trail" as I want to respect the history and nature!

[@eugeneh.7205]

@@TokyoLens Ah when I said "trail", I meant more towards the postal towns (Magome, Tsumago, Narai, Karuizawa, etc?)

[@TokyoLens]

always good to keep an eye open!

[@eugeneh.7205]

@@TokyoLens I will take that as a yes~!! wink wink nudge nudge~~!!😉

[@Yuubari]

one of the things i want to do in the near future is ride around japan on a motorcycle and camp. could do that and the hunt at the same time 🤔