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Tokyo Lens

Experiencing Japan, One Adventure at a Time

This is a journey… in more ways than one.

Japan-based YouTuber, Tokyo Lens (Norm Nakamura) started out documenting the life of being an apprentice of the Yoshida Brothers (Tsugaru Shamisen). But over the years he has built a lifestyle and YouTube channel around capturing and sharing the range of incredible things that life in Japan has to offer.

From documentaries on lost and hidden villages, and Japanese craftsmen, to showing that piloting a boat or even an airplane in Japan is entirely possible with the right mindset and a bit of effort! (And can’t forget his love for Tiny Apartments!)

This, is Tokyo Lens by Norm Nakamura

About Tokyo Lens

by Norm Nakamura

  • Who is Norm Nakamura

    Norm Nakamura is a filmmaker and creator from Canada based in Japan.
    Through his main channel, Tokyo Lens, the goal is simple; Experience Japan
    Our world has no shortage of stories. No shortage of amazing people. From hidden and forgotten Japanese villages, to craftsmen, and beyond, Tokyo Lens videos strive to bring you right into the moment, and right into Japan.
    (Animazement Guest Profile: https://www.animazement.com/guests/norm-nakamura/)

    Photo of Norm Nakamura of Tokyo Lens standing in front of a frozen mountain waterfall in Japan

  • Tokyo Lens Experiences

    Japan can cover so much more than just the beautiful scenery, festivals, and foods.
    Through the Tokyo Lens channel, Norm has done everything possible to show people that with a little effort, and a bit of patience, it is entirely possible to build the life that you have always wanted here in Japan.
    Norm has even gotten his boating license in Japan and is now starting his journey towards getting his pilots license!

    Norm Nakamura of Tokyo Lens piloting a Cessna 172 in Japan during Pilot training

  • The Tsugaru Shamisen

    For over 10 years, Norm has been the apprentice to the Yoshida Brothers.
    The Tokyo Lens channel itself started from Norm wanting to showcase the beauty of the Tsugaru Shamisen to the world, and grew into what it is now from there! Norm still plays the shamisen and works regularly with two of Japan’s top players (called Ki&Ki) to introduce and share the beauty and power of the Tsugaru Shamisen.

    Norm Nakamura of Tokyo Lens playing the Tsugaru Shamisen

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