SEGA has lost 2 of its most iconic Japanese Game Center Arcades in the last year. Places that were a part of the landscape. I recently did a mini documentary about this over on Tokyo Lens (https://youtu.be/mmxFaCVYMCc) and today we are taking a peek at a special episode pulled from one of my other podcasts, and looking at what reeeeeally happened... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tokyo Lens Patreon Secret Podcast uploaded (slightly more) Regularly he...
Oct 12, 2021•36 min•Season 4Ep. 2
When misspending is labeled as "an investment" and people go out of their ways to do crazy stuff just for the attention, you know it's going to be an entertaining day! Welcome back to the Tokyo Lens Podcast! Excited to be back at things with a brand new episode! Is this going to be a regular occurrence? Listen in to find out! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Patreon.com/TokyoLens Explore Always | The Tokyo Lens Lineup: https://teespring.com/stores/toky...
May 07, 2021•27 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Been thinking about moving out of Tokyo lately... Perhaps its been all the camping (which we cover in great detail in this episode) or perhaps its just the appeal of a new lifestyle and adventure. Oh... This episode is mostly about Camping in Japan because.... it's awesome! Welcome to another episode of the Tokyo Lens Podcast by Norm Nakamura. Patreon (secret podcast, videos, discord, secret instagram): www.patreon.com/TokyoLens The Fire Pit: https://amzn.to/33yOdAL The campsites~ The Danger: ht...
Oct 09, 2020•37 min•Season 3Ep. 21
We spent the night in an abandoned Japanese elementary school, but we weren't alone... A man lives there. This is the story of how we came to meet him For those asking how they can support the Tokyo Lens Podcast (as well as find a whole SECRET Podcast....): patreon.com/TokyoLens ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Join Me: https://teespring.com/stores/tokyolens You can find ALL my Gear (Camera/Audio/Editing) Here: www.amazon.com/shop/tokyolens -----------...
Sep 25, 2020•36 min•Season 3Ep. 20
I've long spoken of the "right way" to move to Japan, and today we are looking at a couple. They have offered to share their time with us and their experiences in the hopes that maybe others can learn from their successes and mistakes~ And what's more... is they have a podcast of their own! https://podcasts.apple.com/jp/podcast/tokyo-adventures/id1519201436 For those asking how they can support the Tokyo Lens Podcast (as well as find a whole SECRET Podcast....): patreon.com/TokyoLens -----------...
Aug 21, 2020•58 min•Season 3Ep. 19
I genuinely don't even know where to start with this episode description... Talking about everything from Giving talks, to Jun's future career... We're sitting down with Rachel and Jun In this episode of The At Home Show by Norm Nakamura's Tokyo Lens, we are sitting down at home with some old friends, kicking back, and having a great time! Rachel and Jun info: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/rachelandjun https://www.youtube.com/user/JunsKitchen Twitter: https://twitter.com/RachelAndJun Instagra...
Jul 27, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Season 3Ep. 18
The ironic part is the timing that this episode is being released... This episode covers everything from kicking off and adventure in Japan to... well I guess you're just going to have to listen and find out! This week on the At Home Show by Norm Nakamura of the Tokyo Lens Podcast, we are sitting down with Victor from Frame of Travel and talking Adventure! Victors Stuff!! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frameoftravel Twitter: https://twitter.com/frameoftravel YouTube: https://www.youtube.co...
Jul 21, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Season 3Ep. 17
I didn't know half of this stuff existed~ And I have honestly stopped keeping track of the things I have learned from Emma over the years. Today on the At Home Show by Norm Nakamura and the Tokyo Lens Podcast, we are sitting down with Emma from Tokidoki Traveller! All About Emma: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAKZ2vtm_-hfqeCGTNNbZqA Twitter: https://twitter.com/TokidokiEmma Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokidokitraveller The At Home Show - All Videos Available Here: + discord,...
Jul 10, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 16
If you've ever wanted to know how to find those real-life ghibli-esque areas in Japan... this episode is for you. Every now and then, something that doesn't seem possible or even real, can work it's way into becoming your normal. In this weeks episode of the At Home Show by Norm Nakamura of Tokyo Lens, we are sitting down with Surudenise. The artist who got all the artwork going for this entire series! Denise's Info https://www.surudenise.com https://www.instagram.com/surudenise https://twitter....
Jul 04, 2020•51 min•Season 3Ep. 15
Some days that next trip to Japan probably feels like just a fantasy. Today might be one of those days. But a little planning and excitement never hurt anyone! So today, we’re going deep on how to plan that next trip to Japan. In this episode of the Tokyo Lens Podcast by Norm Nakamura, we talk planning! And set up for the next series of episodes of the At Home Show! This next series features, Surudenise, Frame of Travel, Tokidoki Traveller, and Rachel & Jun! All coming soon. For Full-video v...
Jun 26, 2020•29 min•Season 3Ep. 14
Living in the countryside of Japan, things flow just a little differently. Sometimes so differently that you find yourself standing in a rice field at 2 am with a game console in your hand.... In this episode of The At Home Show by Norm Nakamura, we are sitting down and talking to Sharla about life, Japan, and so much more! Also... might not have actually been gaming in a rice field at 2 am, but... you'll get it when you listen! ALL ABOUT SHARLA: https://www.youtube.com/sharlainjapan https://twi...
Jun 20, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 3Ep. 13
Sitting down with Abroad in Japan to talk about where he would start over if he had to, crazy road trips, crashed drones, and the best places to eat on the country! Welcome to the At Home Show, a podcast series hosted by Norm Nakamura of Tokyo Lens All About Abroad in Japan (Chris) https://www.youtube.com/abroadinjapan https://twitter.com/AbroadInJapan https://www.instagram.com/abroadinjapan https://play.acast.com/s/abroadinjapan https://www.abroadinjapan.com/ https://www.patreon.com/abroadinjap...
Jun 13, 2020•51 min•Season 3Ep. 12
Japan has some strange taxi's... Karaoke taxis, Drift taxi's and more! And they are covered among topics like why Osaka's backstreets are NOTHING like Tokyo's, and many other topics. On today's The At Home Show Episode of the Tokyo Lens Podcast by Norm Nakamura, we are sitting down with Hannah from Currently Hannah! Bingo Card Vid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnLqh... Solo Travel Vid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7q74... 1 Week in Japan Vid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRXOI... Hanna...
May 29, 2020•47 min•Season 3Ep. 11
I wish I knew this back in my job hunting days... Born and raised in Japan's countryside, Sherry owns and runs somewhere around 500 companies (this may be a slight exaggeration), and in this episode, we talk about getting a job in Japan and what its like to be born and raised in the countryside! Welcome to the At Home Show. A series on the Tokyo Lens Podcast by Norm Nakamura. Starting a Business in Japan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6tkGAh717Y Dogens Train Vid: https://twitter.com/dogen/sta...
May 21, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Season 3Ep. 10
There is a city in Japan seemingly dedicated to youth culture. Where business pop-up and then fail, and nobody bats an eye. A place where a fair sized apartment will cost you what a closet would cost in Tokyo, and where the nightlife never seems to stop. Ever. And that is where we are going today. In today's At Home Show episode of the Tokyo Lens podcast, we are sitting down with Micaela and talking everything from pet ownership, to why Fukuoka just might be THE place to live! Listen to this fir...
May 11, 2020•51 min•Season 3Ep. 9
I wish I knew these tips when I started learning Japanese. But the point is we know now! And better even yet... is that this is really just a starting point! In today's At Home Show episode of the Tokyo Lens podcast we are traveling down to Beppu in Kyushu to talk to a good friend and even better Japanese teacher... Dogen! All About The Dogen! https://twitter.com/dogen https://www.youtube.com/user/Dogen https://www.patreon.com/dogen All Full Video At Home Show Episodes Available Here: https://ww...
May 04, 2020•34 min•Season 3Ep. 8
Before we can fully kick off the At Home Show, we wanted to make sure that we took a bit of time to acknowledge the current world state. You see, in the episodes to follow, our goal is to take a break from the world and everything going on in it, so we actively choose not to discuss this topic in any of the episodes after this one. Let's just say that this episode, is one for the history books. On this episode of the Tokyo Lens Podcast by Norm Nakamura we are starting off by sharing the situatio...
May 01, 2020•40 min•Season 3Ep. 7
6+ hours of podcasts starts right here! We are traveling across Japan from Beppu, up to the North of Japan!! Welcome to Episode 0 of The At Home Show. The goal is simple; Take a bit of a break from the world, and if we can, fill our ears and our time with something a little more positive. On this episode of the Tokyo Lens Podcast by Norm Nakamura we are switching things up a bit and kicking off a Journey all across the country of Japan~ This is the first installment in a multi-part series to com...
Apr 28, 2020•17 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Don't Miss This One!! 3 Budget Japan Hacks to change it all! Before putting this together, I decided to double check and see what is out there... and was surprised that I didn't find these. Maybe... they're too obvious! Or maybe... They're so good that nobody wants to share! In this episode of the Tokyo Lens Podcast by Norm Nakamura, we are talking about 3 Hacks to travel Japan on the cheap! My Favorite Internet Cafe: https://www.bagus-99.com/internet_cafe/ ------ Want more podcast episodes? The...
Apr 21, 2020•24 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Whether it be because they will change your cultural experience, or simply because they are absolutely delicious, these are thefoods that you MUST try while you are in Japan. Today on the Tokyo Lens podcast by Norm Nakamura, we are covering a topic that is LONG overdue... The best foods Japan has to offer. Let's call this Part 1! Want more podcast episodes? There's a whole second podcast over on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/TokyoLens -------------------------------------------- YouTube: www....
Mar 26, 2020•49 min•Season 3Ep. 4
The world kind of sucks right now, and with everything going on, I wanted to put together an episode where we could just hang out and spend some time together. Sharing a bit of insight into life in Tokyo Japan right now and talking about how I am using these days~ PS - so happy to have the podcast back up and running!! Want more podcast episodes? There's a whole second podcast over on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/TokyoLens -------------------------------------------- YouTube: www.YouTube.com...
Mar 19, 2020•46 min•Season 3Ep. 3
It's not all fun and games. And this time... I lost out big. Come spend a full day with me as I share a bit of the behind the scenes of life and work in Tokyo, Japan in this episode of the Tokyo Lens Podcast by Norm Nakamura. Want more podcast episodes? Come hang out over on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TokyoLens This episode is based on one of the most popular episodes of 2019. You can listen to it right here: https://anchor.fm/tokyolens/episodes/Spending-A-Day-in-Tokyo--SPECIAL-EDITION-EPI...
Mar 08, 2020•38 min•Season 3Ep. 2
The Corona Virus is the talk of the town right now, and the topic of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics being canceled has even been tossed around. As insane as that sounds, its enough to scare quite a few people. But let's step back and look at the bigger picture. Is that really likely? And as of right now, at the beginning of March 2020, what is the state of things? In today's episode of the Tokyo Lens podcast by Norm Nakamura, this is exactly what we are talking about. Quite possibly one of the heavier ...
Mar 02, 2020•34 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Over the last 2 years, the one most common request I have received is to do an episode where I actually play the Shamisen. And today, for the final episode of 2019, that is exactly what we are doing. ---------------- In today's episode, Norm (Tokyo Lens) plays the Japanese Tsugaru Shamisen... And here it is, the doorway to a brand new adventure just for us: https://www.patreon.com/TokyoLens THE VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89U8eFyWIX0 Shamisen Komatsuya [English Page] https://s...
Dec 30, 2019•23 min•Season 2Ep. 49
The title says it all... and I may have dropped a hint in this episode to something hidden (^_-) In this Episode of the Tokyo Lens Podcast by Norm Nakamura we are coming back from a bit of a break and making the best of it! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Also... So much love to all of those of you asking how you can support Tokyo Lens! For now , if you do any shopping on Amazon, feel free to click through from my affiliate links! Then you can support...
Dec 11, 2019•33 min•Season 2Ep. 48
You arrive at the airport... and then what? Where do you go? What trains do you take? Where should you visit first? Is there anything you might be missing? In this episode of the Tokyo Lens Podcast by Norm Nakamura, we are talking about your first day in Japan. Specifically, your first day coming in through Tokyo! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Also... So much love to all of those of you asking how you can support Tokyo Lens! For now , if you do any ...
Oct 21, 2019•29 min•Season 2Ep. 47
This episode is a play-by-play of what the day was like when Typhoon 19 (Typhoon Hagibis) hit Tokyo. Experience the day with me from start to finish, as I share everything that is happening around me. In this episode of the Tokyo Lens Podcast, you spend a day with me, Norm Nakamura as the largest Typhoon to hit Japan in decades, passes through. We learn a few things together, and hopefully come out with sunny skies on the other end. Japan Times Disaster Page (THE INFO ON THIS PAGE WILL CONTINUE ...
Oct 13, 2019•38 min•Season 2Ep. 46
Are you missing anything? What is there to do in Japan in October? How's the weather? Any seasonal foods? Today..... Today we ramble! On this episode of the Tokyo Lens Podcast by Norm Nakamura, we are talking about a month that is a clear favorite for so many... October! and how to spend it in Japan! Where to go, what to do, and so much more. Let's consider this a basic October in Japan guide! The Episode Mentioned in the Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7L_9KgBQB9A ---------------------...
Sep 29, 2019•29 min•Season 2Ep. 45
Today we are talking about Japanese foods that I just can't eat. Actually... We're doing a Q&A! So we will be talking about a few interesting topics today, starting with a man who left an INSANE amount of money on the train, and the surprising story of how it turned out. In this episode of the Tokyo Lens Podcast by Norm Nakamura, we're doing a Q&A. Because, Q&A! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Also... So much love to all of those of you as...
Sep 23, 2019•56 min•Season 2Ep. 44
Today, I'm going to save you some money in Japan. Making things is not all that difficult. if you know where to get things. While some of us build, and some knit, so many of us like to make something, and while there are a lot of great options in Japan, there are just as many that are dead set on ripping you off and getting your money. Today on the Tokyo Lens Podcast by Norm Nakamura, we talk about doing DIY without getting ripped off in Japan Building my own shelf in Tokyo: https://www.youtube....
Sep 14, 2019•41 min•Season 2Ep. 43
