Today we are talking about a secret mountain valley and going deep on the lessons that it has taught me... AND You heard it here first (I... think) Tokyo Lens on Twitch! https://www.twitch.tv/tokyolens Also... So much love to all of those of you asking how you can support Tokyo Lens! I want to be able to be in a position where I can definitely give more than I receive. So It will take some time to get a system set up. For now though, if you do any shopping on Amazon, feel free to click through f...
Aug 10, 2018•16 min•Season 1Ep. 15
So its been a year.. and its over https://youtu.be/Daei1UHDOzY Talking about a few updates in this one... like me on Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/tokyolens and I completely forgot to mention my new website https://www.NormNakamura.com Its really for client jobs, but I thought I would let you know! Also... So much love to all of those of you asking how you can support Tokyo Lens! I want to be able to be in a position where I can definitely give more than I receive. So It will take some time to ge...
Aug 02, 2018•14 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Hi everyone. My name is Norm Nakamura and I run Tokyo Lens. I recently had the opportunity to play the Tsugaru Shamisen at Mitama Matsuri at Yasukuni Shrine. But how did I do? The video linked to today’s Podcast: https://youtu.be/VuVCcKySEP0 Also... So much love to all of those of you asking how you can support Tokyo Lens! I want to be able to be in a position where I can definitely give more than I receive. So It will take some time to get a system set up. For now though, if you do any shopping...
Jul 20, 2018•12 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Podcast by Norm Nakamura - Tokyo Lens I made several mistakes while climbing Mt. Fuji... Today I tell that story This podcast connects with today's episode of Tokyo Tuesday: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UIZ2zRbLUs&t=1s Also... So much love to all of those of you asking how you can support Tokyo Lens! I want to be able to be in a position where I can definitely give more than I receive. So It will take some time to get a system set up. For now though, if you do any shopping on Amazon, fee...
Jul 17, 2018•21 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Today we are talking balance and time. The last 2 weeks have flown by at a speed that I am not accustomed to. It was time to make an adjustment. Today we cover the behind-the-scenes/cut-scene discussion from my most recent video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pnas574VQWs&t=132s) Also... So much love to all of those of you asking how you can support Tokyo Lens! I want to be able to be in a position where I can definitely give more than I receive. So It will take some time to get a system se...
Jul 13, 2018•21 min•Season 1Ep. 10
In this episode of the Tokyo Lens podcast, I am sharing some of the background into life and content creation. I talk about the trip out to Ishikawa and the things hat keep me afloat day to day! The Tokyo Lens Vlog: https://www.YouTube.com/TokyoLens Also... So much love to all of those of you asking how you can support Tokyo Lens! I want to be able to be in a position where I can definitely give more than I receive. So It will take some time to get a system set up. For now though, if you do any ...
Jul 06, 2018•30 min•Season 1Ep. 9
If you haven’t seen it yet, start here: https://youtu.be/8xRvIBJoowA When I started the Tokyo Lens YouTube channel and podcast I never imagined that we would be where we are today. I’m so grateful and fortunate to be able to share all of this with you guys. And so today on a special edition episode of the Tokyo Lens podcast I talk a bit about the future of our content. Also... So much love to all of those of you asking how you can support Tokyo Lens! I want to be able to be in a position where I...
Jun 28, 2018•17 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Tonight on the Tokyo lens podcast we are talking about my big Japanese mistake. This episode was inspired by the most recent Tokyo lens episode titled “have you ever“. In this episode of the podcast I go into a little detail on my big Japanese mistake and talk about how to approach making mistakes in a second language. The VLOG Episode: https://youtu.be/DQsHjrnXH3E Also... So much love to all of those of you asking how you can support Tokyo Lens! I want to be able to be in a position where I can...
May 17, 2018•11 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Going a little deeper on today's Vlog and talking about Tokyo. In particular, Shibuya VS Asakusa - https://youtu.be/Sj1J-Fz0G1I Also... So much love to all of those of you asking how you can support Tokyo Lens! I want to be able to be in a position where I can definitely give more than I receive. So It will take some time to get a system set up. For now though, if you do any shopping on Amazon, feel free to click through from my affiliate links! Then you can support just by doing your regular sh...
Apr 21, 2018•15 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Today we’re going with a bit of Real Talk. I focus a lot on positivity in my life and make a point of it in the Tokyo Lens Vlog. But where is the line, and is it really worth it? Https://www.YouTube.com/TokyoLens Also... So much love to all of those of you asking how you can support Tokyo Lens! I want to be able to be in a position where I can definitely give more than I receive. So It will take some time to get a system set up. For now though, if you do any shopping on Amazon, feel free to clic...
Apr 19, 2018•20 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Today we are talking about Japanese Doctors and Hospitals. This podcast is an in-depth follow up to the most recent Tokyo Tuesday episode on the Tokyo Lens YouTube channel. Are Japanese Doctors any good? We’re going deep on this one today. Https://www.YouTube.com/TokyoLens
Apr 16, 2018•19 min•Season 1Ep. 4
One of the most common questions that I get on every single Q&A or live stream that I do is, “is it difficult to move to/live in Japan?” Tonight we hit that question hard and serious, once and for all! THE VLOG IS BACK: https://youtu.be/rfcgM5gvEFI —— Live Q&A - https://youtu.be/08QVW0lVEII ———- THE TOKYO LENS PRINTS https://www.redbubble.com/people/TokyoLens Also... So much love to all of those of you asking how you can support Tokyo Lens! I want to be able to be in a position where I c...
Apr 10, 2018•16 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Today on the Tokyo Lens Podcast we are going deep and anecdotal. I recently released this Tokyo Tuesday Video on meeting people and making friends in Japan ( https://youtu.be/GFMnZLGsAvA). There was so much more that I wanted to share in the video, but I decided to save it for the podcast. As always, thank you so much for joining and I hope you enjoyed it. Talk to you all soon! Also... So much love to all of those of you asking how you can support Tokyo Lens! I want to be able to be in a positio...
Feb 26, 2018•18 min•Season 1Ep. 2
The road from the beginning to now has been a long one. And while there so much I could say, I think I’ll let today’s episode say it me. It’s been a while since last podcast, so thank you all for holding tight. See you all soon! http://www.youtube.com/TokyoLens
Feb 15, 2018•23 min
Japan has secrets. Many of them. Hidden Gems. Sometimes hidden right in front of our eyes. But in this world where everything is a battle for our attention, it can be all too easy to completely overlook some of the best this world and this country have to offer. Japan’s Hidden Secret Video on the Tokyo Lens YouTube: https://youtu.be/o5-1g-gRDAE Also... So much love to all of those of you asking how you can support Tokyo Lens! I want to be able to be in a position where I can definitely give more...
Dec 09, 2017•20 min•Ep. 11
Hey guys, I just wanted to toss a quick podcast out there tonight to update you on some of the things that have been going on in the background. There’s been some good, and some not so good. And some of this I can’t really find a way to fit into the Vlog. So I wanted to put this out there and just take a minute to say thank you to all of you. You all inspire me every day, and I hope I can do even a little of the same for you. Http://www.youtube.com/TokyoLens
Dec 06, 2017•13 min•Ep. 10
Yet another sneak peek to an upcoming Tokyo Lens video where we go out to Uwajima and talk about the Japanese concept of Omotenashi. In today’s segment, we are join d by a guest!! https://www.facebook.com/uwajimadeep/ - Vlog coming soon on Tokyo Lens! http://www.youtube.com/TokyoLens Also... So much love to all of those of you asking how you can support Tokyo Lens! I want to be able to be in a position where I can definitely give more than I receive. So It will take some time to get a system set...
Nov 29, 2017•12 min•Ep. 9
A super short episode brought to you by something that hit me pretty strong today while I was working on a video for you guys~ Also... So much love to all of those of you asking how you can support Tokyo Lens! I want to be able to be in a position where I can definitely give more than I receive. So It will take some time to get a system set up. For now though, if you do any shopping on Amazon, feel free to click through from my affiliate links! Then you can support just by doing your regular sho...
Nov 25, 2017•3 min•Ep. 8
Ever since I released the what is a Shamisen video on the Tokyo Lens Channel about a week ago, I received a lot of really great and deep questions about the Shamisen and my connection to it. As a special thank you for podcast listeners I wanted to give you a sneak preview of some of the answers Will be going into an upcoming video. I’ve taken some liberties with the podcast to expand on my answers and give you guys the clearest and most comprehensive answers that I can. If you guys want more of ...
Nov 23, 2017•30 min•Ep. 7
We are finally talking about it. We’re talking about how to find a job in Japan! This one is a special episode/preview for the podcast listeners as the video that I am doing on this topic has not yet been released on YouTube (youtube.com/TokyoLens) Also... So much love to all of those of you asking how you can support Tokyo Lens! I want to be able to be in a position where I can definitely give more than I receive. So It will take some time to get a system set up. For now though, if you do any s...
Nov 19, 2017•10 min•Ep. 6
We are talking about getting to Japan, no I’m not talking about playing versus boat... today we are talking about the wide range of things it takes to live in Japan from visas, to money, to where to live, to work and so much more. Http://www.YouTube.com/TokyoLens Also... So much love to all of those of you asking how you can support Tokyo Lens! I want to be able to be in a position where I can definitely give more than I receive. So It will take some time to get a system set up. For now though, ...
Nov 17, 2017•25 min•Ep. 5
This morning I just wanted to share something with you guys it would hopefully get your day today or perhaps any day off to a little bit of a better start. Http://www.YouTube.com/TokyoLens
Nov 17, 2017•5 min•Ep. 4
For this super short episode of the Tokyo Lens podcast, I wanted to share a brief insight into where and how I come up with my video ideas. The background into how I get these is a slightly personal story that I wanted to share here. I hope you enjoy it and we will see you soon on Tokyo Lens! http://www.Youtube.com/TokyoLens
Nov 15, 2017•5 min•Ep. 3
In this episode of the Tokyo lens podcast I dig deep and go into the background on how and why the channel started. I share a lot of information in this podcast that I have never shared on the YouTube channel and a few points that I’m not sure if I ever will share in my Videos. I talk about the love that I have for all of you who have joined me through this journey and share a little additional background on my other YouTube channel, Shamisen in Tokyo. Check out either one of my YouTube channels...
Nov 14, 2017•22 min•Ep. 2
In the first ever episode of the Tokyo lens podcast, I came to address the question as to whether or not Japan in Japanese people are racist. This is a question that has come up several times during my time in Japan and has even appeared on the Tokyo lens YouTube Q&A section. I hope to address this from several angles today in some detail. If you have any other questions or would like some follow up on this particular topic please search for Tokyo lens on YouTube and leave a comment on one o...
Nov 12, 2017•29 min
Hey everybody. Welcome to episode zero of the Tokyo lens podcast. In this episode I give a brief overview of what the podcast will be about, and a little preview into what I am doing today. By the time I officially announce this podcast, this episode will be gone. So if you have found it, fantastic work and do not forget to subscribe.
Nov 11, 2017•5 min
