I Survived the Night in an Abandoned Japanese Campsite
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Omg I've never camped in my life, I've always wanted to, but I never could. I've would stay in that van for sure. Something i didn't do this year was definitely travel and explore. This year was crazy for me, and I just didn't have the budget and time. I also feel like the year is ending super fast, and I didn't do anything other than work. Great video, Norm! Hugs from Brazil!
I wouldn’t do solo camping there lol but with some friends maybe
I was thinking how cool it was to camp there.... but...as soon as that killer wasp appeared, nope. I would have burned the whole camper and paid the insurance 🤣
I would love to do that as I've always had a thing for camping in isolated camp grounds, the less noise there is of civilization, the happier I am on such trips. =^.^=
No
I love how you always make us feel like a good friend you brought along for the trip,thank you for taking us with you.
That's exactly how he make you feel. One of the reasons I love watching his videos.😊
I agree. Nobody else I watch gives me the same vibes as watching Norm.
all too kind~
That being said, thank you for coming along (^-^)
thats actually a really good description of how his videos make us feel, spot on tbh. love watching these videos
Perfect way to describe it. It really does ☺️
If there's one thing I've learned from watching Tokyo Lens, it's that the quality of the campsite directly correlates with the sketchiness of the road leading up to it.
So happy to see Norm is back to his adventure! (Always perfect music too!)
Love the spontaneous encounters to abandoned buildings and beautiful red bridge😆✨The camper van looks really comfy. Hope you will have more campings in the future!
Well hello again!!
Always such kind comments~ Thank you for that
Hope you're still enjoying making videos!!
Norm, you struggling randomly through out the trip was a treat! Made me feel like I was the one camping! Great video as always!
lol it’s all about those little struggles 😂
Glad you enjoyed it eh~ 😊
These kinds of adventures in Japan are quickly becoming my life's dream, thanks so much for taking us along with you. Taking steps to quit my job and move out there, we'll see how it goes! I always appreciate the inspiration...and I'm also impressed you didn't have any beer in your cooler.
Hahaha 😂
I was tempted to grab some beer
But wanted to be ready to drive if necessary at any moment haha
Best of luck to you and what’s remember, if you’re moving out to Japan, make sure to spend your first few years developing as many marketable skills as you can while networking~
You’ll work a lot… but if you build that skill set and network, over time you can build a great life!!
I would 100% stay here. The scenery, the freedom, the escape from reality and just having a moment of peace to collect yourself with nature and simply relax.
Such a beautiful video. Thank you for all the time and effort you put into these videos to give people the opportunity to experience what they may never have the chance to themselves.
Finally got the time to watch this! It’s exactly what I needed. A new adventure, some rain, a few spiderwebs, and what feels like a dear friend to share it with. Really enjoyed the bridges and how quiet this campsite was!
This feels like the most Tokyo Lens camping video ever. Also, I love how you forgot a few important things. I did the same with the family trip we are on right now. I realised last night I forgot something to sleep in and my toothbrush, and something minor for our daughter's health. 😅 Thankfully there was a store nearby and my husband's mother saved us with the healthcare item this morning as she came later. As for staying there, provided we had a similar vehicle to sleep in and a way to deter the wasps (allergy to bees and wasps), I'd give it a go. It looks like a peaceful place. ❤
13:25 is probably my favorite part in this video. The leaves falling with the rain and the soft music is SOO GOOD!
Wish the camera showed how peaceful it was in real life
Norm, so glad you got to go camping finally. This looks like a little slice of heaven for camping, I would totally be into this place. Murder hornets and spiders notwithstanding. Thanks for showing us the nature and beauty of Japan outside the cities. Hope you got some good rest for your visit.
Such an amazing space! So glad I could make it back! Thanks so much for joining!!
Finally more camping content!!!! The camper vans and forest explorations are what really got me into the Channel! It’s great to see more of it, keep up the great work!!
been waiting FOREVER to get this going!!
Hopefully the weather there is much kinder going forward! I cannot imagine how dreadful summers in Japan can be.
I just realized that my favorite thing about your channel is how you make me feel like I'm there hanging out with you and you're teaching me as well as showing me the coolest stuff about both life and Japan. The vibes are so cool I forget that you are by yourself filming lol it really feels like I'm there. If I ever need to get away, I just put on your channel and come hang out 🙌🤙
Honestly, I have been following a lot of people who vlog in Japan, and strangly they have never come across or even mentioned these crazy huge hornets. For a hot second I thought that they didn't exist in Japan. I seriously love your honesty and your genuine happpiness.
Hey Norm, I'm so happy you're out camping again because I love seeing the Japanese countryside. This campsite really is gorgeous like you said, I absolutely love it! I would go there in a heartbeat. The remoteness of it all is perfect according to me. Your van was also pretty sweet, looks comfy. Love your videos Mr, take care!
Ah!! 😍 How I've missed the crunching of the debris under the tires and shear drop-offs. Counting down...17 days 😊 Back to the adventure and mystery. Have a great week, Norm 💜✌️🐦
whoa.... 17 days eh!!
Thanks as always Kirsten!!
Your most recent box has actually been a bit of a life saver lately haha
Thank you!!
@TokyoLens was wondering if that was the campsite you had to give up on on the trip with Taiki. ✅️ 🗒 It's beautiful, but also really has that creepy vibe. Cooking with Norm - camping edition 💜 No judgment on the cooler. Everything looked amazing, and just what you want when camping. 😱💀 on the suzumebachi and huntsman, but the new camper van looks comfy and well set up. So much love for this one: 🎵, adventure, nature, and a challenge
That campground is absolutely amazing! Who needs safety when you have those gorgeous views? 🤣
Thanks for bringing us along for the fun! 😊
Don’t feel bad Norm, I didn’t fare well this summer either over here in Florida 😢
This year the summer heat was unbearable 🥵
Just wanted to say thank you for taking the time to make these videos and see Japan through your eyes. I love Japanese culture and anime, I hope to visit one day. 😃
I would definitely do that trip with the camper van it was awesome to watch. Love your camping experience 🙂 I’m completely accident prone so that would’ve totally been my experience as well😅
I really do enjoy watching your videos 😊🤗 thank you again!
Haven't kept up in a while but it's wonderful to see you still loving what you do and your videos have kept such a level of quality and consistency that I don't on other exploration channels, stay safe, thank you, and take care 🤙🏽
I just love how you always feels and looks excited traveling and discovering something new.
I love watching tokyo lens ... it feels like all my stress are relieved even if it is for that moment but it feels good...and yes someone in the comment section was rigjt ...watching him actually feels like being on a trip with a good old friend
That is such an insanely kind comment to leave on somebody’s video.
It put a smile on my face and I want to let you know that I appreciate you 💜
Always a treat to see you on the rurals, I can't believe how smooth the roads are when they probably only get driven by once or twice a day
Id say that road is more like once or twice a week at best lol
I live for this shit! ...... most people do not know how it feels to be in the middle of nowhere eating a hot meal you prepped over a fire, or a hot cup of coffee in the morning as the birds chirp around you.....
That feeling is pure freedom :D
I love these random hidden camping sites! We used to go camping all the time in Northern Japan and it was so nice to be out camping with no one around.
Oh yeah!! This is what I have been waiting for🤩🔥🔥🔥Norm’s solo adventure!! 22 minutes went real fast… I wanted to watch more lol And the new camper van looks so cozy💖 1000% on my bucket list to travel with that camper van to the beautiful camp site in the nature~
Norm, it has been way too long since you've done this and I can't wait to be part of the journey again, watching.
Your enthusiasm is exactly how I was and how I will be in Japan, since I find myself in the way you enjoy things and what you enjoy - during Corona when I couldn't enter the country or apply for any job, it was always bitter-sweet to watch your videos and sometimes I'd even avoid Japan content altogether; but with you, I always found some time to sit down and chill watching a VoD of a livestream or a video of you exploring.
Now that I'm only waiting for my papers, it's only sweet, no more bitter, when I watch your videos - so keep em coming!
Yami!!
WAAAAYYYYY Too long
missed this all summer
Glad to be back at it!!
Interview or day in life of grounds keep would be hell of a video. Talk about dream arborist job. I'm assuming they thin out overgrowth. And wood work.
Weather looks perfect. The country looks absolutely stunning. Glad you have a fun and nostalgic experience
So happy to see you camping again. The Japanese country side is always so beautiful and you are one of the few who show that true beauty. Thank you for everything.
Norm your camper van videos are some of my favorites, I'm glad you were able to do it again despite your busy year. The many outtakes this video has are appreciated!
your videos are so cozy :')) this channel is my favorite place to escape to
Definetly would go to this camping site, the nature is beautiful 😍 I´m glad you got the chance to go camping again Norm, liked the video a lot. I must admit that by watching Tokyo Lens I came to appreciate and love Japan and its nature way more than before, and I am thankful for that 😊
I wish I could have gone camping this summer too. But gas prices in Canada are pretty bad. On the bright side, these videos allow me to live vicariously through them. 20:47 This is similar to when I mean to turn on a light and turn it off instead because it was already on to begin with. Thankfully it only happens when I'm distracted.
Love he scenery shots in this video. I turned up the quality to 2160p and it just seems magical
the 4k viewing is an absolute must! haha
I just stumbled onto your channel, this is my first video and I am hooked! Keep up the awesome work Norm!!!
Glad to have you here and welcome to the adventure~
So glad the weather is becoming for agreeable for such adventures. Thanks for sharing. I’ll never see these site when I have the rare occasion to visit Japan due to family obligations and other priorities. So glad I can experience this through you!
If you have your motorcycle license… come to Nagoya… I’ll take you to some secluded camping spots in Shiga and Gifu.. Motorcycle camping can take you to great spots in Japan.
Absolutely gorgeous place ❤ I can see myself camping there in a van but not going to step on the bridge of spiders. The trickling stream would be interesting to see in the spring, when its raging by. The road does not look too bad to drive combared to some roads in Norway 😊 Love the deep colours of green all around.
I would stay there for sure! I love campervan journeys and have done several trips just by myself. There is a unexplainable beauty in being in nature on your own.
Thanks for making this video
I would LOVe to go there, the more I watch the more I keep finding out norm likes a lot of things I do. Japan, camping, aviation. Its great to see that all in one package.
great video norm! missed those camping videos! also congress on 900k subs ;D ik its super hard to reach this milestone as a youtuber. 1M before 2024?
The cute music, plus the sound of rubble as you drive, give your video a rather Ghibli-esque charm.😊
ah I've missed these! I've just realised how close you are to 1m subs! I still have my pre 50k sticker 😭💜
Another camping video yay.. these are always soothing to watch with the awesome views and weird and beautiful spots you take us to always make my day.. Thanks for bringing us along.. Happy Sunday Norm..
More to come!
and see you again soon!!
@@TokyoLenswaiting patiently already 😊
Always love seeing your videos Norm, they're such a wholesome window into some of the best parts of Japan, thanks for the effort you put into everything
Fingers crossed there's access next week, it's our first destination when we reach Japan based on your video! Looks so beautiful
They should install a protection net that drops down, so the bugs don't go inside the vehicle :D
Awesome video as always Nrom. Your camping adventure are always so awesome and so fun.
Not gonna lie, I was a little disappointed when you opened the cooler/fridge and there was no Sakuraco or Tokyo treat boxes inside. But, I was happy to see a minute later that yes, yes you did bring them ^_^
Absolutely no judgement on the cutting of meat. I also use scissors to cut my meat, and homemade pizza.
Oooh, another sticker to find. Happy hunting for those tracking them down ^_^
My daughter has been battling brain cancer this year, so realistically we didn't get to do enough of literally anything. Not enough time with friends and family because the chemo annihilated her immune system, not enough days out for the same reason. Not even enough work because my partner and I have been off work most of the year for our daughter. However, she's hopefully had the last of her treatment now, and now we wait for test results and scans to see if she's cancer free 🤞 in the meantime we will make the most of her having an immune system again, and this upcoming Saturday she's going to her first birthday party of 2023! 🎉 We are staying positive, and we'll have plenty of chances to make up for lost time in the future ❤️
Thank you for your videos, they always bring me joy 😊
I would absolutely stay in the van in that lovely campsite, cooking outside under the stars is just idyllic, glad you got rid of the big bug though 😊
Your camping videos are still videos I come back to occasionally for comfort watching so it's very nice to see more of them!
I absolutely love that you just gave us the name without a location so we could go find it on our own. That is already my favourite part and I'm glad you understand.
These countryside outdoors videos are the best. 👍
I'm not much of a camper myself, kind of got ruined for me as a kid (not really an interesting story) but I love these camping videos. I enjoy seeing the countryside and even if it's something i'm not into, I love hearing you talk about it. Keep 'em coming
"it's hidden somewhere in these mountains" That's literally everything in Japan!
I feel you on the extremely hot summer, out here in the US in Louisiana we were hitting points of 106-110 F with like 50-60+% humidity. No camping was done out here as well.
I live vicariously through your camping videos. Not only because camping and japan but because its a dream and the nature is gorgeous.
I haven't been camping in years and need to find a way to go soon
So its the night time temps... She will be right by day if she pumps out 42c -107f but its when it lingers + 30c 90F at night is when it starts to hurt. You need that temp drop to 28c Min for a rest or the heat starts to eat you alive. Love from Australia.
You know.. videos and movies from Japan (now that I think about it, some manga as well) always give off a kind of uncanny vibe for me.
Just a little strange, a little out there from what I know. It looks so much stranger than any Asian country I've been to.
The completely abandoned buildings in the middle of nowhere.. the proximity of wild nature to rural living to high tech cities, the tiny apartments and tiny everything.
I wonder if it's the same in reverse for Japanese people. They probably feel the same about Europe and North America right? That it feels just a little off from what's familiar?
It all makes me soooo curious!
Looks like a fun camping site! Not loving the road up there, but would be fun to visit, I think! Glad to see you getting to go out and enjoy nature and camping again! Love the van!
Thanks for the video, it was fun to 'go' camping with you again.
To be honest with you the animals that scare me the most when camping are the insects. I usually don't mind normal spiders or flies but I absolutely loathe mosquitoes (I'm the one they always go for in my family) and bigger spiders in other countries terrify me.
Place looked great though, I'm not very brave so I wouldn't want to drive there, that's what I got you for!
That place looks great. I've probably mentioned this before, but I've been on a numbered prefectural route in Gunma that looked like that road, except there were trucks and cars coming in the opposite direction. That's what you get when you trust a GPS.
Looks like a nice place to get away from everything. Rather reminiscent of some camping spots up in the mountains not too far from where I am now, except this looks much better-kept, and the roads really aren't so bad (except that they appear to be one lane). Of course, a hornet of that immense size would present issues... And it is always better to bring too much food than not enough...you never know if you might decide (or if events decide it for you) to stay a day longer than anticipated. And the scene with the leaves falling and the rain was *chef's kiss*.
i've had one of the best years of my life so far. It's had its ups and downs, from quitting my job of 16 years to stay home and look after our child, to getting to spend extra time with my old kitty as he passed away. In less than 2 months, my little family will be coming to Japan for our first trip since 2019 to really cap off this amazing year.
Seeing Norm posted ankther adventure always makes my day. Feel like I get to experience the fun adventure as if i'm there myself
YAY! Camping vid! I've missed these so much! I completely get avoiding being out when it's hot the UK summer killed me this year so can't even imagine how bad Japan was
Gosh the music is so great in this one!
The spot you chose is AMAZING!!! it's so beautiful and serene.
it´s always a smart idea to have more food than you need. you could share with someone - if there would be somebody around. and the funny thing (maybe only for me) is that you have different food available (at home), but none of it really tickles your tastebuds, so with different stuff available, you can pick and chose. and what you don´t eat on your trip can be eaten back at home, if stored and cooled properly.
When it comes to camping and food, especially if in a motor vehicle and not backpacking all over the place, due to the weight, it doesn't hurt to have more than you'll think you need. I've done a lot of camping, and even if the food's not all eaten during a trip, it's better to have a bit more just in case. Just my very humble opinion. :)
The spot in this video is just the kind of place I love camping - isolated and with no one else around, or not very many, anyway. It's beautiful there. :)
Stunning countryside. The vapour pluming off those mountains is legendary! That suzumebachi though... 😅 Would have asked the huntsman friend to take a look in the van for me.
As much as I would like to camp and such, it's the bugs that's too much for me. So thank you for allowing me to vicariously enjoy it through your experiences .
Another camping video is exactly what I needed to get the day started! I love the cozy feel of that camping vehicle. Need to get one of those...
Leave it to Norm to adventure in the most precarious but also the most serene places in Japan
Some of my favorite videos of yours are these camping / countryside videos. Keep it up!
We had huge house plumbing and renovation this summer. So we were not able to hike and camp. Loved the video.
Yeses! Finally!!! I love seeing japan's scenery! And your a good storyteller!!! Thank you!😊
there were so much i could have done this year. could have make some new friends, meet new people or even find a partner. but having bad depression and anxiety, non of those happened. i wish I could travel around like you honestly. it looks fun
If i lived in japan i'd camp there all the time it looks so peaceful.
I like how you actually addressed the bathroom situation- lol- no one ever does that and I find it annoying when tubers portray an Uber glamorous zen camping adventure and never show how/where they go to the bathroom esp in rain/snow, etc
Looks like an awesome place to camp for a couple of days. Maybe with a satellite phone just in case.
I totally understand how tough the summer was for you.
I'm a full time professional potter and the last couple of months have been intense. 7 shows in 10 weeks, all of them exceeding expectations, so between shows, I've been in my studio for days next to my two kilns. The temp for weeks hasn't been below 30C while I'm there.
Air con is not an option, so I've been surviving with a fan on me 24/7. The last of the 7 shows starts Thursday with set up Wednesday,and I haven't been home since Friday morning and probably won't get home until Tuesday night. Hot hot hot.
I bet that mountain air was sweet relief! Consider me truly envious!
This felt a lot like the drive the family takes in the very beginning of spirited away.
Thank you for the pleasant music while examining the abandoned house. Would've been scared the whole time instead of appreciating it.
Amazing Video!! I would love to rent out that camper van it looks so comfy an very useful! I absolutely love your drive of finding unknown places in Japan that honestly people forget or never heard of. I've been watching your videos for the past 5 years an your adventure content make me so happy because you are very detailed on everything that you do it give us so much intel that makes us want to go camping an travel Japan to find the most beautiful places.
Great to see you in the big outdoors again Norm. You asked what we missed this year... I was in Tohoku in July but the bl**dy heat was so bad i had to forego a couple of hikes I'd planned. At least the countryside will still be there for next time...
Great to see the solo van adventures back. And no hating on the rooftop camping here -- I miss that too!
An upload from you is an amazing day
I miss camping but I hate hate haaaaateeeee mosquitoes! Thats why Im so thankful for someone inventing the racket mosquito killer? but i have several times hit and semi electrocuted myself when using it in small places. It seems hard setting up and cleaning up a firewood place. But love the convenience that they have for already made skewers. Pls dont burn youself.
I was so shocked when he opened up his camper at night. Me? I would have a net set up to keep everything out of the camper, an anti-mosquito candle, long sleeves for protection, and bug off oil.
I just discovered you on tiktok with the tiny apartments and now I’m binge watching all your videos. Love the content and hope you keep it coming!
YES! o i missed your camping videos so much. welcome back Norm!
I bought a 23 4Runner just for camping this year only got 2 nights in. And although I do have a stove tent to combat the cold desert nights, there is a vast lack of dense wood to keep it going for any quality shut eye time.
What a peaceful and serene place! Loved the golden orb weavers, though there were a bit too many on that bridge for even myself lol!
This has to be the first time where I find camping interesting. I would love to try it sometime, just need someone's company lol. I'm a master of bad decisions and I know for a fact that I'd go missing if I ventured into camping by myself. All the more, camping could be SOOO fun. You are cut off from the world and surrounded by the woods. It's definitely on my bucket list.
Sure you got lots of comments but you know what this video leaves to be desired? A bit of Shamisen playin' by the campfire. Not sure if your love affair with that instrument is gone but it would be a wonderful end to camping alone in the countryside. Please consider giving us a riff by the end of such delightful and calm video. Keep up the good work!
That would be great~
But as I’ve covered quite a few times, I don’t play anymore
Also…. Wayyyyy too dangerous to bring a shamisen anywhere near a campfire lol
Or even camping for that matter!!
Instant end of the shamisen haha
Very happy to see you out travelling again! These videos always make me feel a part of the experience, cant wait to visit places like this when I am over there next month!
YES! Oh Norm!!! What an amazing spot and journey to get there! LOVE IT!!!!
It looks amazing, if I was living in Japan I would definitely do this! Love the hidden places, makes the adventure even more interesting.
man i love your videos dude, i find myself just binging these from time to time lol i legit cant wait for even more videos