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Tokyo Lens

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Norm Nakamura

Adventure, hidden secrets, cultural discovery, as well as how to get to, and enjoy Japan from near or far. A podcast for everyone. Weekly podcast-exclusive topics, as well as going in-depth on topics covered on the Tokyo Lens YouTube Channel (YouTube.com/TokyoLens). !!!WARNING!!! This podcast is a 100% unfiltered, nearly-unedited, ramble-a-thon where we get distracted, go off topic, and just enjoy a great time getting lost in thought together! You've been warned (^_-) Welcome to the Tokyo Lens Podcast by Norm Nakamura. https://www.itstokyolens.com

#116

The Truth About SEGA Japan's Arcade Closures

SEGA has lost 2 of its most iconic Japanese Game Center Arcades in the last year. Places t... more

12 Oct 2021

35 MINS

35:40

12 Oct 2021

#115

Japan is Back at It's Crazy Antics! Welcome Back to The Tokyo Lens Podcast

When misspending is labeled as "an investment" and people go out of their ways to do crazy... more

07 May 2021

27 MINS

27:06

07 May 2021

#114

Thinking of Leaving Tokyo (also... All about Camping in Japan)

Been thinking about moving out of Tokyo lately... Perhaps its been all the camping (which ... more

09 Oct 2020

36 MINS

36:43

09 Oct 2020

#113

Living in an Abandoned Japanese School - Behind the Scenes

We spent the night in an abandoned Japanese elementary school, but we weren't alone... A m... more

25 Sep 2020

35 MINS

35:46

25 Sep 2020

#112

Moving to Japan THE RIGHT WAY | A Case Study

I've long spoken of the "right way" to move to Japan, and today we are looking at a couple... more

21 Aug 2020

57 MINS

57:39

21 Aug 2020

#111

Cats, Video Games, and Life in Japan | TheAtHomeShow Episode 10 - Rachel and Jun

I genuinely don't even know where to start with this episode description... Talking about ... more

27 Jul 2020

1 HR 07 MINS

1:07:04

27 Jul 2020

#110

If You've Ever Wanted to go on an Adventure in Japan | TheAtHomeShow Episode 09 - Victor

The ironic part is the timing that this episode is being released... This episode covers e... more

21 Jul 2020

1 HR 10 MINS

1:10:55

21 Jul 2020

#109

That TINY Tokyo Apartment | TheAtHomeShow Episode 08 - Tokidoki Traveler

I didn't know half of this stuff existed~ And I have honestly stopped keeping track of the... more

10 Jul 2020

1 HR 01 MINS

1:01:11

10 Jul 2020

#108

When Anime Becomes Real Life | TheAtHomeShow Episode 07 - Surudenise

If you've ever wanted to know how to find those real-life ghibli-esque areas in Japan... t... more

04 Jul 2020

51 MINS

51:24

04 Jul 2020

#107

Planning Your Next Japan Trip | A Guide

Some days that next trip to Japan probably feels like just a fantasy. Today might be one o... more

26 Jun 2020

28 MINS

28:38

26 Jun 2020

#106

Gaming in a Rice Field at 2am | TheAtHomeShow - Episode 06 - Sharla

Living in the countryside of Japan, things flow just a little differently. Sometimes so di... more

20 Jun 2020

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:23

20 Jun 2020

#105

Abroad in Japan: If I had to live anywhere else... | The At Home Show Episode 05 - Chris

Sitting down with Abroad in Japan to talk about where he would start over if he had to, cr... more

13 Jun 2020

50 MINS

50:51

13 Jun 2020

#104

Onsen Taxis and Weird Osaka Backstreets | The At Home Show Episode 04 - Hannah

Japan has some strange taxi's... Karaoke taxis, Drift taxi's and more! And they are covere... more

29 May 2020

47 MINS

47:12

29 May 2020

#103

Inside Tips on Job-Hunting and What it's Like to Grow Up in Japan's Countryside | The At Home Show E...

I wish I knew this back in my job hunting days... Born and raised in Japan's countryside, ... more

21 May 2020

1 HR 08 MINS

1:08:07

21 May 2020

#102

Japan's High Cost of Owning Pets | The At Home Show Episode 02 - Micaela

There is a city in Japan seemingly dedicated to youth culture. Where business pop-up and t... more

11 May 2020

51 MINS

51:17

11 May 2020

#101

Secrets of Speaking Japanese Revealed! | The At Home Show Episode 01 - Dogen

I wish I knew these tips when I started learning Japanese. But the point is we know now! A... more

04 May 2020

34 MINS

34:05