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[@TokyoLens]

Huge Thanks to NordVPN for always supporting this channel! Check it out here: nordvpn.com/tokyolens -- 30 day money-back guarantee! give em a shot!! and so THIS is what domestic travel inside Japan looks like right now HOW MANY OF YOU HAVE TRIPS BOOKED ALREADY? ---- And Don't forget IM GIVING AWAY A FREE FLIGHT TO JAPAN!! See you all below!

[@Japanesestudydreams]

No flight booked, would be nice to plan something for next year.... 🍀🍀 only joking, sorry. seriously i will provably try coming next year. You keep saying you are giving away the bare minimum, but it's not! It's huuuge and it means a lot to me.

[@JaniceWithTheTarlovCyst]

Sadly, I don't have any flights booked to Japan. Wouldn't it be nice if someone was giving away a free flight... 😉 I've got spending money!

[@snowieflatley7696]

plan on coming in oct 2025

[@Daniel-kf3de]

me and my 2 best friends are currently planning a trip to Japan for August. Their first time in Japan and my second time. We are all super excited!

[@Sahara333]

I have a trip booked to Mexico for the end of the year. Hopefully I get a trip booked to Japan next year, it all depends on my job situation next spring.

[@triforcerf321]

The man holding the sign at the airport saying thanks for boarding the plane was so nice! thank you for uploading another great video and allowing me to live vicariously through your videos while not being able to visit there.

[@TokyoLens]

I really loved that moment lol

[@ryanmwhetten]

I think it said something like thank you for riding… I’m not that good with kanji but thought it was super sweet too!

[@JotaceLIVE]

Yeah, really makes the experience more calming and makes you feel like they really care about you! Doubt any other country does that lmao

[@matthewkemp4157]

I was going to ask what the sign read 😅. So happy you finally got back flying again. 🎉 Watching your uploads gets me very excited to get back to japan 😊 Keep up the good work

[@izamito]

Ah so that's what it said. That's so wholesome

[@xredgambit]

Just starting the video and at 00:00:12 seconds in and it's just the perfect example of why I want to visit Japan. Seeing a small shrine just tucked away in a small place would be amazing to see. It's possibly an everyday occurrence there, but for America it doesn't happen. Best example I could give that I have seen is in Germany I was on a train ride and just up on the hills are random castles.

[@wethermon]

Would be nice if he shows us more of those little shrines. I have a soft spot for those. Specially when they are obviously very well cared for like that one.

[@s70driver2005]

I know right!! I loved just turning down random alleyways and poking my head in all kinds of places when we were visiting there. It's amazing. Definitely made me feel different about the US.

[@whitness459]

Yes, I agree!! The little shrine makes me so happy. Little places that can be missed. It feels so poetic.

[@vanitasism]

Can’t wait to return to Japan after almost 5 years next year. Planning a big trip: Hamburg ➡️ Tokyo ➡️ Los Angeles ➡️ New York ➡️ London ➡️ Paris ➡️ Hamburg

[@ashleecollett1212]

Wow - crazy how they are already seeing a massive spike in domestic travel! I love the sign at 4:53, really shows you how considerate Japanese people are with virtually any kind of service :)

[@LloydSeven]

Glad you are recovering from your accident. Also, you do know that opening the windows and doors to let the mosquitoes out could potentially let more mosquitoes in. Best of luck to you.

[@jlutz57]

Seeing you back at the airport for flight lessons makes me more and more want to take the jump towards getting my pilots license. I love how you tell a story!! Glad you’re back at it Norm!

[@Xiphcreature]

Really happy to see how well you've recovered since the accident, and it's great to see you flying again. All the best with your recovery :)

[@kingcorbin5507]

Same as many it's always been my dream . When I watch footage of Tokyo or anywhere in Japan I get this weird nostalgic feeling almost like I've been there or was meant to be . It makes me feel as if I was born in the wrong time and place

[@mewriah]

Me too! Oh my gosh it’s terrible! I will dream about Japan although I’ve never been there and wake up sad :(

[@Serriano]

I always thought that the hardest part of visiting Japan was the travelling. The large amount of trains and the big metro maps are scary, but this video showed me that if you take the time it's quite easy. Thanks for showing this.

[@tannerlea9721]

It’s beautiful to see countries welcoming others to see and experience their culture

[@hannahalyea6401]

So excited for you to be able to fly again. I was worried for you with the accident, but relieved that you can still chase one of your dreams. Thanks for taking us along with you. As a former flight attendant in the US, once you fly the sky is no longer the limit.

[@meganflanagan9017]

My husband and I will be moving to Japan in December for his job and we are so excited. It was wonderful to see that the borders are actually beginning to reopen as that means our family will eventually be able to visit (sooner rather than later) once we are settled.

[@CynariGames]

I hope you and your husband enjoy your life together in Japan!

[@ronzacharias5497]

I'm so happy to see you back flying Norm. That accident didn't hold you back at all as much as it wanted to! Keep at it!

[@filip2068]

Is it only me or is Japan emitting peace and calmness throughout Norms videos? I am binge-watching his channel right now and it gives me a little bit of comfort in a time in my life where everything seems to be pure chaos.

[@sophiaisabelle01]

It’s great to see Japan’s borders are now open to tourists and foreigners all around the globe. Thanks for sharing useful content with us. Keep up the good work and further enjoy travelling along the way.

[@youarehired21]

It seriously seemed like it was never going to happen. I’m so happy they are open again.

[@JamesSato]

Thank you for taking the opportunity to share your commute experience in Japan given the "seismic shift" of Japan's border policy. So happy to see you back on the plane and showing us such amazing sights of Japan! Still sending good vibes that your PT goes well and you are able to return to enjoying the shamisen! ❤🗾📸

[@jameswilliams3038]

Also, really glad to see you're able to get back out and get flying again. Accidents and setbacks can be demoralizing (from experience) and it's real inspiring to see how you pushed through and are back at it. It's gotten me headed back onto the right track :)

[@TheServeris]

As someone that also had an accident and had to crawl my way back up to normal- you can do it. I believe you can get on track and do what you need to.

[@akirebara]

I work at Trader Joe's on weekends as my side hustle and when I get home on Sunday nights, I basically watch your videos while eating dinner. It's become my Sunday night wind-down ritual, also to prepare myself for my main job's Monday morning meetings. So happy your accident didn't stop your flight dreams. Can't wait for you to become an actual pilot, that would be amazing!

[@zizianxp]

Does it ever feel weird walking around with your camera everywhere and talking to yourself? It's something I wanted to ask for a long time now because you are so confident all the time. Really great video like always.

[@yoitsash1606]

How exciting that the borders are finally opening up for Japan! All I could think about as you were walking around the airports is how even when some areas seemed busy, it still seemed less hectic than a lot of the airports I've been to in the states. Glad to see even after a stressful event you've gone through previously, you're still pushing through with your dreams and goals. The flight lessons seem really thrilling. I may not know you personally but seeing you going after your dreams motivates me to work harder towards mine. Also, booo to car mosquitoes. I live near New Orleans and we get rough mosquitos each year lol

[@80_referencer6]

It’s really nice that Japan has opened up its borders, can’t wait to see more vlogs from everyone! 🎉

[@DividedZone]

I don't know what it is, but those first-person view bits of footage throughout the whole video (especially the small biking section at the beginning) just make me want to get back into learning Japanese! Also, the editing of the scene changes to the beat! Love seeing it! Also, glad to see you're back flying! Hopefully you won't have a mosquito problem while up in the sky!

[@greenwichmeanie]

Go for it! I've been trying to learn most of my life but it's been very difficult for me. But we should keep trying!

[@sally-anncharters7077]

So glad to see you flying again. Cannot imagine how happy you are. Continue healing

[@kyra7416]

Your channel has become my favorite. I don't have a lot of time for KZbin and rarely comment, but when I have time to watch, I click on you first. You really have a fresh way of showing things. Thank you!

[@elflass5544]

Fun to see other travel experiences as well as first person flying! And we finally have a definition of the trifecta squad! Even I didn't know what the three things were 😄

[@TokyoLens]

its outlined in the NAKASENDO HIKING vid i recommend giving that one a full watch!

[@chantaleperron]

@@TokyoLens I will see that right now!😊

[@grayedhitherto9305]

Good to know the rehabilitation is going well and you're able to again 😀 Also, the amount of friendly people you know/encounter never fails to astonish me especially since they're probably people you don't see very often. Just adds more wholesomeness to your already very wholesome videos haha

[@katiko4252]

Hi Norm! Glad to see you flying again! Such an amazing view from the plane! Love Japan for the attention to detail, it's everywhere ❤

[@KenKobayashiRasmussen]

So happy to hear that your hand is doing better, I hope you will recover 100%, so that you can play again....

[@rebeccafrost6858]

I'm so happy you were able to fly again! Hopefully that means you're recovering well

[@ilaiyeet1595]

Thank you for always making such great content, I only recently subscribed and started watching you and every time I do I try to put the videos in the background but I just end up watching the full videos because of how entertaining they are. I've been trying to learn Japanese for the past year and a half and am hoping to finally be able to go there next July and watching these videos just keep making me more and more excited and motivated to keep learning Japanese for when I will finally be able to go. Please keep making these videos they always make my day better and thank you!

[@rowantorisade3223]

I just want to say that I love the way that the Japanese have shrines set up throughout the country. Whether huge, arching spectacles or small, humble shrines on small roads or in the woods, they're really quite fascinating. Whenever I get there, it would be so awesome to make a series of shrine hunting videos :D

[@MulinaTheAngelWolf]

! Oooh, yes! They're all so delightful. Pieces of forever.

[@GkSanchez]

Good to see borders opening and hope the Japanese economy will look better soon. Sucks that a lot of us will be unable to visit for a while since for most ppl things are still not looking good economically speaking. Looks like you had fun on your flight, always fun and interesting to watch the plane stuff!

[@tyleradams4997]

thank you for showing us the airport. it's always nervous going to a new airport. they have someone holding a sign, like thats so cool.

[@Ryujin89]

I always enjoy seeing the hidden shrines you find

[@deividasb]

I've had something similar recently happen to me with the mosquito (at 12:17). I was learning to drive backwards at a parking lot and there were hundreds of mosquitoes breeding and flying around (it was forest area). My dad was outside the car giving me instructions the window was wide open and over a dozen mosquitoes flew in and tried to bite me, but it wasn't too bad... Haha. (Great video- specifically the editing btw)

[@BrookBeck]

I had this happen with a wasp on the Highway! I pulled over and had all my doors open screaming at it to leave now haha

[@Hoolysegoo]

That's so sad that hotels and such are doubling their prices to try to price gouge for the incoming travelers... I will probably wait for things to even out to go back again. I love seeing your travels in the mean time!

[@abnormalization8825]

Do you think by summer time it’ll go back to normal?

[@kocokan]

what most foreigners need is "If I can't speak japanese at all, how can I survive traveling there?"

[@boigercat]

The first tip should be learn basic Japanese lmao

[@TokyoLens]

Ive done about 8 videos on that lol

[@Ojisan642]

All you need to know is sumimasen, gomenasai, wakarimasen, and how to buy train tickets and find your train platform. Everything else is pointing and smiling and bowing.

[@raymondlara9239]

Pocket talk!

[@Hytrophic]

still here, still watching every video you make, its easy to do, you make everything a conversation, with such fantastic story telling, no over embellishing or anything extra. love them, keep em comin ! :D

[@OGFirnenFire]

It's not always about the biggest and boldest sites that make Japan appeal to me. That tiny shrine and the attention to detail really stands out to me. I love seeing photos friends post of the everyday sites they have in their respective preferences. One friend of mine takes close up snapshots of bugs and the other has beautiful landscape and architecture photos.

[@YeOlde_Monk]

It's such a relief to see you piloting again! Hope to see you playing shamisen again too! 🙏

[@kamylinoda113]

I love how excited you are to fly again! Super glad you've healed up enough to still be able to pursue this dream of yours and I ( and no doubt others as well ) am looking forward to seeing more flight videos again!

[@ary5829]

It’s the mundane things that excite me the most, and you showing the little things in life always makes me so happy. Loved the start of this vid ❤

[@sebastianmoore4875]

2:23 I love that you can see the x-ray artifacting the video. It might only be for a few frames, but dang I love seeing it

[@thedutchnomad3544]

its just impressive to see that even when you are talking about a mosquito bothering you its still entertaining. keep up the good work man! really enjoyed this video!

[@timcochrane4245]

Awesome flight Norm! Looks like so much fun 😊

[@DJSayori]

It good to see you out flying a bit again, not only is japan pretty with culture, it has beautiful nature, and i would absolutely love seeing it from birds eye perspective one day.

[@sophiechan390]

it's so good to see japan open again for other countries ! thanks for sharing how is it now...

[@oregonfelder1]

KZbin recommended scores again! They are learning what I like! I’ve been binge watching a lot of your older uploads and have been very pleased.

[@anayongbok]

Yes! Finally the borders are open! Me and my language exchange friend were talking about all the things we could do and where she would show me around in Tokyo japan! I can’t wait to go too

[@ErosMorelli]

I love how bright it is outside at 4:45am 😍

[@MarioDTD]

I'm so glad that Japan is finally open. Book a trip for my partner and me for February next year for her graduation trip. Can't wait to be back

[@luke6634]

So glad to hear your accident didn’t hold you back on your dreams! It’s encouraging me to keep trying my ear surgeries to fix my issue!

[@Corbin4306]

I swear, just every video feels like an adventure of it's own. It's honestly crazy how cool it is, I'm not even just saying it to be nice it just is incredible. If I were there I'd just never ever get bored again, at least I'd bet on it. I'm always looking forward to more vids and stuff. Also that Pikachu plane, I need to fly in one of those in my life otherwise I'm not complete, it's a must. XDD

[@Kiesmander]

It's so nice to see you so excited and happy to get back to the airfield and back in the air!

[@Ordo1980]

10:05 I really like those typical Japanese landscapes. How the small steep hills are just seemingly growing out from the surface.

[@WilDekkart]

Good to hear that your recovery is progressing. I hope your able to begin flying more.

[@robertbolk]

Hey man, I've not been hit by a truck, but fell down the stairs (I'm fine, just had concussion). And so many injuries just take their time. I'm so impressed with your drive to show people Japan. As for now I'm just vicariously living through your video's. So many thanks for them. It's awesome

[@tonka_bean12]

Great to see you back up and at the flying lessons, I had ended up taking a break from KZbin for a while and have been a bit of a lurker before that but just wanted to say I love living vicariously through your videos!

[@NortherlyK]

So glad to hear your PT is going well. We went through the x-ray then a garden. Lovely. Next stop: classic binge watch. Here we go!

[@alanacat976]

Japan seems very welcoming to others, I'm excited to learn about the culture!

[@kenziedayne4234]

So glad to see you're recovering well and back to flying.

[@jazzubarcln]

One of the top places that I really wanna visit in Japan is their different shrines and start collecting stamps. Really love your videos!

[@Kirkmaximus]

The editing, music, and flow of this video is so smooth! It's like he works for a major production company. Whew! Trust me, I have traveled through 70% of the world, and to this day I still think mosquitos are the worst insects ever! I do not blame the man for opening all his doors & windows. Congrats on your successful flight, mate!

[@Thefilm.K]

So happy Japan is open! Japan is so beautiful. Everything so much interesting. Honestly your video make me motivate to come to Japan and I always watch when I can't study. My favorite playlist is 'Abandoned Japan Adventures'.

[@Dreifaltigkeitsberg]

Thank you for sharing the little things not just the tourist stuff that is always fun to watch!

[@LLWW]

Good to see you flying! I'm glad the hand injury seems to have not stopped you. Awesome video

[@thevectorchef]

Thank goodness traveling to Japan is possible once again. It's nice to see you take flight as well ! Glad to hear the physical therapy is coming along nicely. The shamisen will be yours to play again soon.

[@AlinaTheGoblin]

Just placing a happy comment here; your videos always put me in a better state of mind after I watch them. Glad to see you're back to flying, Norm!

[@PeteD]

I love how the view out the windows of a domesitc airport looks the same almost no matter where you are

[@TheAnkaExe]

I’d love to go Japan! I’m taking a course and a break from my studies this autumn just for this. Your channel has been such an inspiration

[@laurenpelton805]

So glad you got to go back and that you are healing from the accident!

[@zoltanmoricz2303]

That tiny little shrine in the beginning looked so cozy and cute. Also another lovely video my man, love to see you hyped for the borders to be open for travelllers

[@tammi6771]

Trying to get caught up on your videos. So glad you are recovering well and are able to fly again. That's great news!

[@Bentears]

so glad you got back up there. Its encouraging to hear your rehab has gone well. Im still rehabing a shoulder. Keep enjoying what you do its a pleasure to watch your enthusiasm and passion for making great content.

[@carolinewaghorn5431]

Great to see you back flying. And thanks for the videos, can't wait to finally get to visit Japan.

[@ToastGhost]

It's always nice seeing some random stuff from around japan

[@Ozai75]

Super glad you were able to fly again, Norm. Know how much you love it and I could imagine how hard it was through your rehab to not do something you loved.

[@novah3x214]

The robot as a help desk attendant is so cool. Great seeing you fly again too, always a great view from up there

[@jasonbingham5296]

Keep up the great content Norm. Love the enthusiasm in your videos. Seeing your videos sure makes me miss Japan but I will keeping watching to get my fix until I can travel there again

[@pedro66596]

super happy to see you get in a plane again also thrilled that the borders are finally open cant wait to visit japan. Great video !!

[@dreamingofpemberly]

I feel your pain. Any insects, especially mosquitos are a pain to get out of a vehicle. I live in Arkansas so we get hitchhiker bugs too... Always wanted to visit Japan ever since high school, and now that I'm in my mid30s, that dream still lives on... Love these videos as it's always nice to see the different customs, traditions and the need to knows, etc... Glad to see the borders reopening.....

[@Tmobil1227]

These videos brighten my day, love the music, your attitude and positivity. Great job on the flying also!

[@tskgamerr8302]

Great to see your rehab has been going well! Can't wait to see new vlogs from you!

[@TheAntinowherelane]

Captain Norm back in action! Love to see it man, glad you're healing up and back in the air. Also still dealing with mosquitoes here too! So frustrating.

[@job_done]

I've been watching you for ages, I just want to say thank you for all the great content! I'm finally going to Japan at the end of the year for 1 month ✨️

[@sofiadeleon6373]

Japan makes everything so much interesting and beautiful. Can’t wait to visit 🤞

[@traciecombs7030]

This American gal (and tea shop owner) is so grateful for your videos and glimpses into Japan. All of your adventures are so enlightening! Thank you so much for what you do!!

[@s70driver2005]

I've been back in America for 9 days after 3 week in Japan and every day I wake up and miss it big time. I'm so looking at ways to speed up visiting again.

[@caitlincardon2756]

Thank you for taking us on the adventure with you

[@Tedwarddddd]

Thank you for what you do, showing us a world we may never get to see otherwise. I love the ending, perfect and quirky!

[@thenyxapollo470]

The tiny shrine is so cool it's little stuff like that you don't get to see in a lot of Japanese youtube vids

[@thenightwalker99]

Glad to see you flying again.I felt your excitement from here!

[@Hallitsija]

Great video again Norm. These flying shots are just so amazing to watch every time

[@steamedvegetables]

Glad to see you’re healing up well, thank you for another great video

[@Endy_Oh]

I haven’t watched your videos in a while I’m going to have to binge them also looks like you’re making good progress on becoming a pilot since I saw your announcement, really glad to see it!

[@TokyoPinkCatGirl]

That shrine is sooo cute! I love the small, compact, but also full things like that! Also that airport, even tho it's dark in that first part, the rest looks cool!

[@magicbyme1]

I lived in japan for 4 years due to the military. I loved every minute of it. Your videos bring back so many great memories. Terminal 1 has the krispy kreme donughts. I hope you got some. It was a nice treat everytime i went there to get an american staple.

[@hopgoblen]

Im so happy to see you fly and do what you love

[@brendanma2423]

Very exciting to see the borders open.