Tokyo's Sakura View You Probably CAN'T See... So I Did It For You!!! | Travel Japan 2023

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[@KatherineDon]

I want to give this more than one like! So pretty! 🌸🌸✨🌸🌸 And Emi is awesome! Get her together with tiny-apartment girl!❤️

[@MageThief]

Short answer: YES Longer answer: YES YES 😆 A video with Emi seems to be so much fun and filled with tons of information one would not get to know normally. Just watched the new Shamisen Under The Cherry Blossoms video Norm and it is soo good, to slowly float under the sakura and having Kanami and Hikari play the wonderful sakura song, it is so beautiful, great work guys.

[@TokyoLens]

Glad you caught that vid!! By far one of my favorites so far!

[@MageThief]

@@TokyoLens Mine to Norm

[@kiwitech7095]

agreed :)

[@ArvidOlson]

After 2 years delay, I'm FINALLY in Japan, and my school even has a Shamisen in our music room that I can use and practise on before comitting to getting my own!

[@TokyoLens]

THAT IS AMAZING!!!! Congratulations!! have you joined the Learn Shamisen lessons by Kiki yet?

[@ArvidOlson]

@@TokyoLens That's the plan! I think I just barely missed the early bird pricing though.

[@TokyoLens]

@@ArvidOlson drop me a DM on Instagram 😉

[@Notice-M]

おめでとう！！！

[@MeowjinBoo]

Happy for you. After waiting about 2 years I gave up on my dream of language learning in Japan. When I come back it'll be for a 2 or 3 month holiday learning. I will live vicariously under you. Enjoy your time there!

[@triforcerf321]

wow Emi's English is so good! he sounds really natural as well

[@kristinacetinski]

Emi seems really cool, would love another video on the water with her! Also I hadn't considered the tides haha. I've recently taken up a hobby of beachcombing in Sydney and even here there a huge difference in the tides. Just last week there was some really wild weather and at high tide the waves were washing up onto the promenade 😬 if you google recent news articles for "Bondi waves" you'll see some of the chaos, but I degress. The ocean is a crazy place and I imagine boating on the open water is a different ball park. The Sakura trees are beautiful! I've been to Japan 5 times, but never at the right season. One day though, haha. As always, thanks for the adventure!

[@TokyoLens]

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[@TokyoLens]

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[@RobbC.]

Thanks for being here :D

[@KirstenReusch]

Always 💯 💜

[@Sperbs_9]

Tokyo from the water, cherry blossoms, and Shamisen. Perfect 😍

[@TokyoLens]

Rightttttt? Lol

[@janebeckman3431]

What an amazing tour of the sakura by the water! Yes, more tours with Emi! I've always noticed that being on water gives a whole different look at cities.

[@katylibarnes9393]

I am always in awe of the number of very interesting people you meet along the way Your videos are always a treat but I keep thinking I am missing out by not seeing all these in person. Looking forward to seeing Emi-san once again.

[@keiz_]

Love the content! Your videos are always so well done and are very inspirational! Thanks for everything as always!

[@TokyoLens]

Glad you like them! Thank you so much and I hope your day is beautiful!!

[@Stormcrow89]

I love how the sakura petals floated on the water…add in the calmness of the water and the lovely music and I don’t think one could find a better place to see the sakura trees.

[@emilyrhodes7988]

Yes to more waterway content! It's so great to see Tokyo from a different prespective.

[@sarahspiri652]

That was beautiful! Must have been a nice surprise for the people that went to see the sakura to get a life shamisen performance on top, makes it even more special. Also love all the little facts that Emi knew and even just the fact that the architects that designed the buildings around the canals had these nice little ideas.

[@TheeBeardedBard]

Always a great start to the day when I get To catch a video with my morning coffee. Thanks for letting us explore with you.

[@danielterris7063]

Love the collaboration videos, the way Norms energy bounces off of people and makes everyone happy is so entertaining

[@dattmay]

I love how supportive that other boat was! “Give it your best!” Is just so encouraging from those random passersby and you could tell the Kiki girls really loved the support.

[@joshuamstark]

Another amazing day with Kiki! I am loving these beautiful boat vids!!!

[@chrisgiannopoulos2306]

Really happy to see another video on the waters of Tokyo! Loved the last one.

[@TokyoLens]

More to come!

[@Lorenab782]

Awesome video! Beautiful views! Can't wait to see a video with Emri showing the waterway!

[@KirstenReusch]

💜💜💜 the acoustics. Beautiful location too. Props to Kiki for excellent playing bobbing around on a boat as well. 100% up for an Emi tour of the waterways. Hoping your schedule has calmed down a bit, and you're managing to get a little more rest. 💜✌🐦

[@TokyoLens]

Schedule is about 3x worse than the last time we talked haha It’ll calm a bit in about a month or so Just gotta stay afloat till then!!!!

[@KirstenReusch]

@@TokyoLens 😆 頑張ってください (Doai emphasis) - All the best to you, Norm

[@liadupuis9265]

Big YES to another boat trip with Emi! Lovely video as always 🌺❤

[@lupus5339]

Man... Tokyo from the water is a whole different level exspacialy The sakura trees hanging down were beautiful.

[@zenbugami]

What's a better view than a cherry blossom while on a boat 😍of course, a view with amazing music in the background 🤩

[@Rodrik78]

Great video. I'm looking forward to see a proper boat tour with Emi.

[@dianebaker5243]

Lovely video. Thanks for sharing 👍 😊

[@thetypebeast]

Notification SQUAAAAD!

[@TokyoLens]

BEST SQUAD EVERR When we hanging out? lol

[@thetypebeast]

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[@KirstenReusch]

@@thetypebeast impatiently waiting for that day 🤞😀

[@Ahmadyusriyansyah]

Short but amazing virtual trip on my Sunday afternoon. Thank you so much.

[@twaldigas]

I am watching videos about Japan for years, and seeing Tokyo from the perspective of its canals is a refreshing view. Thank you for sharing!

[@thempstead]

Looks great crusing around on the river in the sun ... and then to be serinaded by Ki&Ki as well .... Just great, .... really really great.

[@TokyoLens]

Honestly such a fun day Can’t wait to have you here!!

[@Jakta6166]

Our family use to go to Kinuta park every year for Sakura festival, really hoping to see this again in my lifetime. Toronto tries to showcase but nothing beats the smells & colors of Japan's Sakura!

[@Sparklingtofu]

Absolutely need a video with Emi sharing their knowledge! It was fascinating hearing the bit that was shared. Definitely going to go check out the music video next! Music and cherry blossoms ❤

[@CKPeppi]

Awesome! Definitely interested in the waterways and views too.

[@ZaraAllegra]

I love that you show us areas we don't normally think about visiting or exploring. Thank you for sharing. And a YES for me. Please allow Emi to show us the different waterways and explain to us how it has change and reshape the city over the years.

[@yuhmin5365]

Unique way to enjoy the Sakura 💖💖🌱🌱

[@Claire-ft3gz]

Loved Emi's knowledge and definite yes to another water video!

[@lochlainnmaguire9923]

Love the content! Its always my go to pick me up or for when I'm eating. I grew up in a small town in Ireland and at the entrance to my housing estate there's a big grove filled with cherry blossoms and its always made me want to visit Japan and just absorb the atmosphere of the culture and all the beautiful landscape

[@steveyoung9522]

Awesome video as always, and the highlight to have the Kiki girls rocking shamisens (can’t wait for it) under the Sakura! You have certainly reveled the Tokyo water ways and I hope to one day explore them myself.

[@astroboy3507]

Nice to see u on Tokyo lens again Norm!!! 🚤👍🏻🪕

[@becks5867]

Oh this is so calm and peaceful, and a beautiful place for shamisen 💜 Emi is awesome, I’m looking forward to more videos together

[@ryanmwhetten]

Loved the insights from emi on the sails and Sakura

[@iwillwander]

Taught ESL in Japan for a few years. These videos bring a delicious sadness with them as I miss the place with my soul sometimes. I think I have to go back for a while. Can't wait for the next vid.

[@grizoh4270]

The shamisen is such a nice instrument to experience ! Especially when played under the cherry blossoms. Might have to try and learn one myself 😁

[@sebastianpolcyn6358]

Emi showing you/us around the Tokyo waterways would be awesome - she really seems to know a ton of interesting bits and pieces.

[@joelb3613]

These boat rides are next level! Can't wait to try. The tokyo treats look tasty! I gotta order one!

[@Quetzalco4tl839]

Yes we are!

[@Kiesmander]

I'd love to see an Emi focused video. Her English pronunciation is SPOT ON, wow, I was very impressed.

[@stefaniehase2448]

Emi seems to be such a cool person! I‘d love to see her more often in your videos. 😎

[@Azalynnnn]

Spring has sprung and Norm is already on the water! Looking so forward to the different content from Japan; you can see food and destination videos anywhere, but sailing in Japan is pretty different and awesome.

[@vantain20]

I've subscribed to this channel for about a year now. I'm really enjoying watching your content. I'm not much commenter but I just want to say thank you for your hard work.

[@Bazilisk_AU]

Definitely interested to see it ! She seems so knowledgeable and has an interesting perspective !

[@perdomot]

Never tired of these river videos. Definitely going back on one when Japan opens up.

[@Qantravon]

I'm jealous of those kayakers, that looks like an amazing place to paddle around!

[@sqw33k]

Oh man, I would LOVE a guided tour of Tokyo's waterways! :D Can't wait to see it.

[@marko19914]

That's an amazing mood setter before a naginata practice. Thank you Norm!! You are wonderful!!

[@NimoAIbot]

Visiting Japan virtually is amazing! We get to travel from bed! I love it. I’m trying to do the same in UK.

[@JustAdriana]

Yes to the video with Emi! Love your content!

[@alanndra]

Beautiful and fun video! It must be so fun for passerby to see you filming one of these music videos. I'd love a vid with Emi on the waterways! It would be so much fun and so informative!

[@hollywallace1806]

I loved everything is this video, it was kinda like behind the scenes. I love your boating videos and more of Emi would totally awesome!

[@mariarea4851]

Yes more water tours please...love those tid bits of info !!

[@rubendaniel6164]

Hello Maria, how are you doing

[@EarthUncutTV]

LOVE THIS! What an awesome video

[@Sprsmpl]

Your KZbin makes me happy ☀️

[@dekkuboboo8486]

I always loved the thought of doing Photography ever since I was a kid. When I started watching your videos roughly a year ago, made me finally buy a camera and start doing what I love

[@firephoenix813]

Amazing water trip! So beautiful. I love how the buildings look differently from the canal

[@colleenm9188]

Thanks for the cool video. Yes, yes to Emi giving us the benefit of her experience on the Tokyo waterways!

[@Kiwi-cx8cc]

This is so cool! All of you seem so talented

[@NicoleM_radiantbaby]

Totally caught myself ducking as I watched the boat BARELY making it under those bridges....and then laughed out loud at myself, as I'm sitting in my office in the US and have no need to duck! 😆

[@RealPragueGuides]

When your boat was reaching the bridge and you were still standing, my anxiety went 📈😅

[@TokyoLens]

lol I suvived

[@utaume90]

What a beautiful view 😍 I'm so looking forward to check if the cherry trees near my area are blossoming 🌸💮

[@Jaziem]

I love seeing Tokyo from the water. 🥰 Keep up the great work Norm!

[@gori-wanders]

What a nice video and great company. Many interesting facts too! And right now, I'm going to see Ki&Ki's video

[@BananahTV]

What an amazing video, perfect way to unwind after a long ten hour work day. It looked so lovely out on the water with the sakuras blooming and the wonderful people! 💮✨

[@rubendaniel6164]

Hello Hannah, how are you doing

[@mychan454]

Absolutely beautiful ! Thanks, Norm!

[@danielroca8854]

Love your video style and commentary have a lot of binge watching to do. Saludos desde Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia

[@flyingoctopus4304]

I'm loving these boat videos. It's such an unique perspective of Japan!

[@jimroundsound]

Great video! Such a rare view of Tokyo. I would love to see another video with Emi.

[@WindCat64]

I would love to see a full video with Emi 😊. Thanks for sharing!

[@iainbacon]

The day looks great as does Kiki & Emi. You wouldn't know Emi was Japanese if you spoke to her on the phone, no sign of any accent. That sort of thing always amazes me only because I am so very bad at languages. I like the way Kiki laid claim to the snack boxes, whilst their shamisen sounded terrific, & the cherry blossom looks like the legend it is.

[@beyond-the-night]

A beautiful video!! I really liked Emi!

[@IdoBerg]

i wish i could do what you do! love the videos :D

[@GL-GildedLining]

Just what the doctor ordered. Sincere thank-yous to everyone involved in this episode!

[@alecangelo7443]

Nice.. taking a break from studying for the finals... A short video is what i needed.. Appreciate it..

[@Laura_Darkspear]

Would love to hear more from Emi about the waterway areas. Interesting how the architects incorporate boat themes to the surrounding buildings. Also what a treat for the other people on the water and bridges to hear the shamisen music, bet that made their day! 😃

[@traciefernandez-wong2215]

That was a cool video. Went to Japan about 5 yrs ago and just missed the cherry blossoms. I still want to come back and see them in full bloom.

[@sarahramos2919]

Thank you so much! It was definitely worth waiting until the end of the work day. I would love to see more of the waterways, please. Take care!

[@adaligogh4049]

It's so cool that the buildings by the water are designed to look like boats and sails.

[@Kaitlynde]

Ah so cool! What an amazing day that would have been with KiKi and the sakura on the water. Emi sounds like such a fountain of knowledge! Would love to see a video with her about the waterways.

[@Lannyjo91]

Emi-San is so nice. Looking forward for the video with her showing the Tokyo water ways and ofc the しゃ み せ ん-video!!!

[@ZENMASTERME1]

@2:07 H. E. Double Hockey Sticks “ YES” 🙏🏽

[@TokyoLens]

hahaha

[@Volheim212]

a special sight seeing of the tokyo water ways could be really cool!

[@marylmartin671]

Yes would love a video of her thanks for ur videos im from Vancouver, bc so it inspires me to keep the dream to visit Japan hopefully

[@elflass5544]

I was leaving the house right as the video dropped and have been out all day, so it was great to finally get home, kick back and watch this behind the scenes of the shamisen hanami boat video! So much neat info from your captain too! My favorite part, though? The sakura-shaped shamisen tuning pegs! 😍🌸

[@treemerryweather]

I loved watching this video. I follow KiKi and that video will be next on my playlist. Emi totally wins the internet today IMO. I love that she held a conversation with you while piloting the craft and never took her eyes off the canal in front of her for more than 1.5 seconds. And those eyes are so observant. If she doesn't have a channel of her own she might want to start. Now...on to the shamisen concert thanks!!!

[@treemerryweather]

*sigh* that should read Ki&Ki not KiKi.

[@shadowofintent9393]

Almost 500k dude! Congrats!

[@gigabroke]

Hey man, just wanna say I absolutely LOVE like 95% of your videos ever since youtube recommended one of em like 8 months ago or so. Your videos vibe are always chill, the editing is noticeably "simple" but the way you shoot the vids and editing em, esp the "unexpectable" transitions are solid 9/10. I honestly learn a LOT about how to actually present a video THE GOOD WAY, being a shitpost/meme vids editor/creator I am, your vids are so eye-opening to me. Wish you all the best from here on and keep up the damn nice work!

[@marc-andrebertrand669]

This was very well made. I love your content. It's refreshingly different!

[@aMEWzed]

That was soooo cool! Yes please have Emi do a tour with you!

[@o_b_n_a_i8263]

This is a stunning view.

[@ChiChisStreams]

Woop finally was able to watch the video! It's beautiful! Thank you for sharing and I can't wait to watch the video with her giving all the knowledge !

[@rubendaniel6164]

Hello Cinzia. How are you doing

[@ChiChisStreams]

@@rubendaniel6164 hi! I'm good! Yourself?

[@rubendaniel6164]

Great thanks

[@rubendaniel6164]

So where are you chatting from

[@rubendaniel6164]

Hello

[@derdome1702]

What a vid on Saturday 😱 Well gonna come back later to watch cya later.