HUGE LOVE to Tokyo Treat and Sakuraco! [ALL DETAILS BELOW!!!] Original Flight Giveaway Vid: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bqukrderpquxfps.html Use Code “TOKYOLENS22” to get $5 off for your first #Sakuraco box: team.sakura.co/tokyolensSC2212 and #TokyoTreat box here: team.tokyotreat.com/tokyolensTT2212 **Tokyo Treat / Sakuraco 2 (TWO!!) ROUND-TRIP TICKET GIVEAWAY!** THE WINNERS HAVE BEEN ANNOUNCED AND ARE...... Devin H. and Sarah M. CONGRATULATIONS!!!🎉 Pre Edit - How To: 1. Be Subscribed to EITHER Tokyo Treat or Sakuraco, using one of the Tokyo Lens Codes (ie =- the code above "TOKYOLENS22" or any previous Tokyo Lens code! 2. Subscription Deadline: January 31st 2023 3. Tokyo Treat and Sakuraco will pick 1 winner from each box by Feburary 17th 2023 and contact the winners directly by email!! 4. Anyone 18 years or older, may also submit their entry by filling out the form provided: bit.ly/tokyolensjapan **TOKYO LENS ROUND-TRIP TICKET GIVEAWAY** A massive and very exciting congratulations goes to…. Tammi!!! Tammi has never been to Japan, and has said that if she wins, she wants to bring her niece along with her, as she also has a dream of someday coming to Japan! Tammi, I hope that this humble ticket can help make both of your trips wonderful. This was honestly such a challenge!! I spent a total of 3 full days reading comments and there were so many great choices! I almost feel like I'm going to have to do this again!! **As promised, for now, if the Tokyo Lens Patreon ever hits 1,000 subscribers, I will do an additional giveaway to one patron as well!! ** Congrats to Tammi, and to all of you who took the time to watch, and binge, and leave comments, I have been LOVING getting to know you better! So please keep those comments coming!! Thank you and I will see you all… Real Soon

Shout out to Norm and Tokyo Lens!!! It's Craig from Philadelphia, at 3:24 on your vid! Tomie and I had a great trip, and meeting you on the overnight train was a highlight! Love from Philly!

I like how Norm blogs. It feels like youre just next to him enjoying the train ride. Very casual and chill.

Trains in Japan are truly something else, how I wish the US had a train system as dense and useful as Japan's. Always fun to see these kinds of videos, thanks Norm!

Small spaces are weirdly comfy and cozy to me, but that might be because I’m super small 😂 I love watching the landscapes change through the train’s window!! Anyway, thank you for taking your time to read each and every one of our comments, you’re very kind!! 💕

I wanna go to japan so bad. It’s been on my bucket list since I was a teenager. Hopefully I’ll make the trip within the next two years.

Man. Japan never ceases to amaze me. You can see efficiency in that train design.

I’m 1000% here for watching Norm try to fit into all of the tiny Japanese accommodations. 😂 does anyone know how tall he actually is..? Also that stay house.. oh my lord🙌🏻🙌🏻 and that “beetle” cafe?! I don’t think I’m ever getting over this lens I see Japan through. 🤷🏼‍♀️🤗 Ty for taking us along! And congrats to the lucky winner!,❤

Love how you mixed travelling adventures in Japan with tiny places in this video. It’s the best of both worlds

Norm out here getting recognized on the train 💪🏽 Overnight train as a concept is so interesting, it’s definitely lacking in space but makes up for it in affordability and the unique experience. Definitely Contemplating it for my trip to Japan 😅 Edit: Also this is my first time being this early on notification squad, I usually have to wait a couple hours to watch due to work

Congratulations to Tammi! I'm always jealous of the train systems that Japan has. It feels like such a big step up from the cross-province VIA Rail trains here in Canada in terms of cleanliness and comfort. Thank you for sharing the gorgeous scenery (that random statue at 9:40 is amazing)!

Congrats Tammi! I hope this trip is everything you've dreamed of and more! Thanks again, Norm, for running this contest. You're really providing an amazing opportunity for your viewers and it's truly a wonderful thing. Thanks Sakura Co. and Tokyo Treat for the sponsorship and future contests as well :D I'm still going to finish the rest of the video (I just HAD to get my congrats out as soon as I could), but every sleeper train video I watch makes me surprised these aren't more prevalent. I know it's cost and time prohibitive, but it seems so unique (if cramped). Edit: Norm, I love when your secret nerd side comes out; that FFVII reference made me chuckle.

the view from the sleeper train is everything to die for! i love stuff like these and looking at the landscape, especially japan's. definitely a dream im looking forward to someday!

Could all of these amazing and interesting things that you show just magically appear in my country? Or could I just suddenly appear in Japan? Because I just can't stop being amazed by all of these things!

Why do I get warm feels and nostalgia for these places, when I've never even been to Japan? Maybe it's Norm and the innate way he moves around Japan so freely. His speaking Japanese and making friends so easily gives me such a homesick feeling. It's strange but delightful. Lol PS-Congratulations, Tammi!! It would be cool if she was able to vlog her visit and share it! Just wishful thinking!!

Congratulations Tammi! Your success here has made me want to make my Japan trip a reality even sooner. Treasure yours!

So glad that we all made it to the end of the year! Looking forward to all of the amazing video possibilities in the coming year as Japan reawakens from it's full reopening!!!

Amazing skills of making a story telling video Norm! I clicked for the sleeper train, but learn a lot more without getting bored any single moment..! Much respect to your hard work😆

Congrats to Tammi! A bit sad I didn't get it, but I hope she has the time of her life for all of us who were hoping! Norm, you're seriously amazing for making this happen!!

Ahhh I loved the Sunrise Express, I was in the same type of room as you when I went! So cool seeing your experience on it (and that house's shoji are stunning!) Between the shaking of the train, the announcements, and the view from the window being too beautiful to miss, I could barely sleep. But I absolutely loved the design and experience, it was so cosy. It was my first (and only so far) time in Japan, and looking out the window to the rolling hills and shrines, with Mariya Takeuchi playing in my headphones, I actually cried knowing I'd finally got to go. Nice to bring back memories with this video

I love me a shoji screen! 😀 That extra detail with the window shojis was lovely to see. Huge congrats to Tammi! I hope she and her niece have an amazing time and the trip exceeds their expectations. Super excited for them! You are a generous soul, Norm. 🙏 Wishing you all a joyous and fun-filled 2023! 🎊

Thanks for taking us with you on your adventures Norm! Your perspective is always so refreshing. 💛

I really love how much appreciation you have for your tiny rooms, shops, and apartments. I might need to try one of these trains next time I'm there!

I am so proud of you Norm. From the guy I started following years ago, with a handful of followers, to now, getting sponsorships and organising giveaways with companies so other people can come see Japan too! You've grown and learnt so much since those early days ❤❤❤

Congrats to Tammi! I hope you and your niece have an incredible time!

I’ve always been curious about sleeper trains so I love seeing different creators talk about them

Honestly I started following your instagram and KZfaq channel for you photography…. Now you’re showing me more side of Japan I never knew of. I love how raw your videos are and how you always surprise me with something unexpected. From learning how to ride a boat to flying. I would love to be like you and get out of my comfort zone and learn something new

wow,, japan makes everything imaginable real. the lounge in the train where people can sit as they watch the scenery outside was so mesmerizing and cozy in a way.

I love the idea of the sleeper train. I know it's small and cozy but man there is something about it that really calls to me. Glad to see that after all these years you're still finding new adventures in Japan. Cheers Norm.

Love the video Norm! And even more so, congratulations Tammi! It's so amazing that you were able to give her the ability to go and visit Japan! 🥰

After staying with my aunt several times in a home just like this. I find it really great how happy you are to see a more traditional home. You live in Japan and are so happy to be in this house. When I think of my time there it's always in a house like this. Thanks.

Dude out here living the main character life we all wish we could have. I'm so jealous and intrigued at the same time.

Yes a sleeper train video with Norm loved the angles you shot inside the room. Also an entire house that's cheaper to book than a hotel room would love to see more of these accommodations if you find them or even a short tip on how to find them. Thanks again for this year Norm.

I always wanted to try riding in a sleeper train, it just looks cozy to me. Really enjoyed the video, I bet it will be a sleeper hit

I'm FINALLY home and can watch the video that has been taunting me all day! So cool to see the landscape rolling by. Congratulations to Tammi; enjoy your travels! 😊

Seems apt for my journey of catching up to begin here. That train journey looks phenomenal. An absolute must and is on my list now 💖

Ahahahah amazing video as usual! I'm usually a very regular " Japanese trains and cruise ships" video watchers but, I never saw a small cabin like this one. Absolutely a challenging experience 😁 Thanks!

Been loving the videos that have been coming out lately. Absolutely delighted to hear about the huge support about the support for the giveaways and tonnes of love to the people who were involved in helping out and supporting all of this. Been looking out for all your videos lately! Keep up the good work!

I miss traveling in Japan, and that train seems like a nice little adventure. I wish I could have won the trip, but I am glad that someone that has never been to Japan can go with their relative and experience it first hand.

If I ever visit Japan I'd love to ride in one of those trains. I'm small so it looks cozy! Also just as I was thinking what a nice space to get work done you said it was a nice office space haha. Hope you stay warm for the winter months Norm!

I've watched a handful of your hotel & tiny apartment videos now, and I can't get over how tiny everything is in Japan. Blows my mind!

the "room" you got is really amazing, that's the way you wanna relax after a daytrip that or an onsen probably.

It's funny, I've seen three videos now featuring the Sunrise Express from different KZfaqrs, and yet you're the only one who genuinely seemed to enjoy the experience! Probably your adventurous spirit helps? Also damn, that house is super neat...shoji screens are one of my guilty pleasures, and that woodwork was NAISU. Congratulations to Tammi, and thank YOU Norm for all your videos this year! Wishing you a Happy New Year and a big 2023!

It's definitely with a bit of a bitter feeling that I see that I didn't win, but from the bottom of my heart a huge congratulations to Tammi! Hope you truly enjoy the trip! I really can't say I left this little contest empty handed either as it was a great opportunity to get to know the channel even better. Hope its ok I said the winner's name in the comment hahahah

Japan is the place I'd would have wanted to live if my life wasn't so hard. I have never had the money or opportunity to travel anywhere. But of all places, Japan is that one place I've always wanted to go to. I think I could live there. The way of living seems to be more along the way I wish I was living. Love your videos. You seem to be a very likable person, and that makes for great videos and awesome interactions.

Awesome news to hear that more folks get a shot at visiting Japan! No way I'd ever be able to get myself and my family over there so I'll just continue to vicariously live through your videos Norm! I love the train by the way, just being able to watch the landscape go rolling by is pretty darn cool. Though, the night time does kinda put a damper on that, but still nightscapes of the country rolling by, or anything lit by light is still pretty neat. Right there with ya on the shoji. The little ornate bits of woodwork are really nice. Something about simple, but elegant wooden symmetry makes me happy.

god i love how excited he is JUST to be there, god it brings back memories

I always appreciate watching your content. Informative and visually pleasing scenery in every episode!

I especially loved this video because of how you were talking. All the little distracted moments and little side convos you’d start lol It makes the video feel so personal and like you’re actually talking to us ❤ very interesting fact about the tea leaves by the way! Oh and congrats to the winner!!

Congrats to Tammi! What an amazing opportunity and I hope you enjoy your trip to the fullest. I know I'll still be saving up to make it over there myself in a couple years hopefully. As for this video, I love seeing little peeks into the many different ways you can travel across Japan. I've been on a train once in my life and it was nothing like this lol. Awesome views and privacy (even if it looks a little tight for space) is an awesome combo. Plus shout out to that FF7 reference. We don't support Shinra but we can appreciate that connection of imagery. ;) Thanks for continuing to allow those of us not in Japan to see Japan through your eyes and experiences. I always look forward to a new post from you.

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You are doing a great job buddy and thank you so much for giving us these precious videos; we need more people like you

During COVID, the algorithm was feeding me Japan travel videos with just ambient sound and subtitled information. I enjoyed that, but craved more. I've been getting fed your videos and I feel like your content is like that with the storytelling of a Tom Scott video, and some tech doodads on the side. It's a great blend of informational while still being entertaining, and I'm appreciating it.

Ive seen this train on Travel Alone Idea and its really fun to see the different styles of videos, yet both are just as enjoyable and comfy

Congrats to Tammi! Traveling by train is so fun, it seems to be such an under rated form of travel. It is nice to see that the sleeper beds do accommodate taller people, as a fairly tall person myself, I hate being cramped. It’s not fun having no space to move about. Thanks for sharing and for getting your sponsors to give away more flights Norm!

i love these videos, i watch them while i sleep, its so comforting.

Congrats Tammi! 🎉 I hope you and your neice have the trip of a lifetime and make tons of amazing memories exploring Japan. 💗

I love that you''re uploading longer videos. It's so much fun!

I'm so delighted you were able to give someone a chance to see such a beautiful country, your are songood for doing this! Happy new year to you! And honestly I don't know how you can make a cramped train cabin look amazing 🤩

Train, snow and nature. Very nice. Very comfy.

Basically the same size as a roomette on Amtrak in the US, but their bed turns into 2 seats and there's an extra bed that folds down from the top. I sleep like a ROCK when I get a roomette on Amtrak! The windows on this train are MUCH nicer than Amtrak 's dirty ones with the trim down the middle

Another lovely video. Love the views from the train as well as the house you stayed at. And it was so cute they left a gift for you. Congrats to Tammi and may everyone's new year be exactly as you would wish...

Congratulations Tammi !! 🎊 Best wishes with your trip to Japan, you and your niece are going to love it!

Norm showing us the beautiful countryside, man does it look amazing !!! Thanks for taking us on an Adventure. Looking forward to more.

Yes! Love it when folks from my city (Philly) are out there representing us well 💪🔔

Congrats to Tammi! And congrats to you for having other sponsors getting on board with your idea. I love the idea of that sleeper train but I'm definitely too tall to be comfortable. But the views! The land accom looks really cool too, especially at that price!

Congrats Tammi! I hope you and your niece really enjoy Japan, I'm so excited for you!

This is amazing, especially that you were able to get your sponsors behind this as well. Hope you had a great Christmas and have a great new years

Congrats Tammi!!!!! You deserve it, enjoy as possible and have a blast in Japan!!! 🎉

Congrats Tammy! Traveling to Japan will probably be one of the most amazing experiences you'll ever have. I'm extremely excited for you! Thank you Tokyo lens for all the amazing opportunities for giveaways. Your videos are extremely fun to watch. I've heard of this night train before and have been curious to try it out! Thanks for making a video about that! 😊

Really lovely to see someone get the opportunity to travel to Japan, also I'm really happy to see your passion for showing more of Japan has also catched on to your sponsors ^_^. I'm just happy to watch your videos and get stoked about one day travelling their myself.

Thanks for sharing and shining light on all the corners of Japan!

Loved this video! What a lovely way to close out the year. Amazing views from the train I can see how you'd get distracted. The town and the house you stayed at are beautiful. Hope you had a much better sleep at the house than you did on the train.

Just love the way you vlog. It makes the view feel as if we are on video call with you and that you are just showing us around the train. Good video keep it up

Congratulations Tammi!!👏 Enjoy your trip, Japan is an amazing country and worth every minute of your stay.🙂

congrats TAmmi! i hope the trip is everyhting you hoped for and more! Keep up the great videos

Passing the snowy countryside was really neat! That Japanese house was beautiful! (And an amazing price too!!) Especially the fancy shoji screens~ The designs are just so intricate and beautiful I love them.

OMG the house is so cool! All the shoji, so amazing! And this kotatsu seems really comfy, I would like to try it once. Thank you for the cool train ride and always being so cheerful! :) Also congrats to Tammi and here niece! Greetings, hope you have nice holidays!

Love these vlogs, and the fact Tokyo Treat stepped up to assist 2 more viewers is fantastic. I already love those box services but they have been outstanding in sponsorship of many creators I watch content from and know they have been a big support of this channel so it’s awesome and if anyone hasn’t tried it at least one month I recommend it. Keep it up Norm. Happy new years and can’t wait to see your 2023 adventures.

Norm, I’ve been exploring overnight train travel here in the states. I really enjoy it! It is so relaxing, while also getting me to desired destinations. Amtrak has been surprisingly enjoyable. My dream to return to Japan now also includes experiencing train travel there too. Cheers and have a happy new year!

Love the combination of your travel and apartment videos in this one. Looking forward to getting to do the scavenger hunt one day, too. Congrats Tammi!

I loved the view from the train when you were passing those snowy towns. It looked beautiful!

Have an amazing trip Tammi! There are so many of us rooting for you!

congrats! itll be such a fantastic experience for tammi and her niece. thanks for hosting the contest and encouraging others to do the same norm! I would love to do the sleeper train at least once, these are becoming rare and in Australia are exclusive to several thousand dollar multiday tours.

I've always wanted to try these sleeper trains. I don't care much if it's a small space. Love to have that experience. Congrats, Tammi! I'm excited for your adventure!

These sleeper trains look really nice and cozy, but I don't know if they worth it.. at least compared to other choices. I've seen other content creators saying that it's not so comfortable to sleep, and you just end up arriving at your destination tired xd. However, even if that's true, I would choose them even for once, just to enjoy the sight ^^ Congratulations Tammi!! I wish you and your niece to have a great time! Norm thank you for making such a great gift to us! Also, a big thanks to Sakuraco and Tokyo Treat! Wish you all Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year!

I hopped on the contest train pretty late so I knew chances were slim but I really enjoyed watching through the old videos! In this video you showed some of my favorite things, views of the countryside from the train (and the oni statue!) and some backstreets. I've been sick since Christmas and this video has just the right vibes for my energy levels, thanks!

Just want to say I love your content Norm!! You never fail to show how much you appreciate your viewers. Looking forward to seeing what you have in store for 2023

Thanks a lot for this travel vlog, this was great to see a bit of what traveling in Japan looks like! The accommodation looks lovely in this traditional vibe. Also I would love to hear what Okazaki-san thinks of the room you had on the train.

Congrats to the winner! I hope they have a fantastic time! I can't imagine what it's like to be recognized in public - pretty wild stuff.

Congratulations to the winner. Best wishes for a great time. A very Wintery vibe for this Vlog. Thanks for showing us around as always Norm, your way of presentation feels like we are just traveling along with you experiencing the little features of Japan.

Congrats to Tammi, I hope that you and your niece will have an awesome time. Norm its so awesome to finally see you on the overnight train. I love that whole house that you're staying it's just so lovely. Seeing those backstreet are a real adventure!!!! Plus that curry omg! Shogi forever!!!

This is so cool! That train looks awesome. Quite the experience

I've seen people complain about sleeper trains but honestly they look like a lot of fun as I always love just watching the world pass by.

Thank you for your videos Norm. I've probably seen a dozen videos now covering this sleeper train but it was still fun seeing your perspective on it.

Oh this is absolutely a fun vid to watch!! This train is neat!! Thanks for another great vid to watch at the end of the year❤

Congratulations Tammi I wish you the best trip and many adventures! 🎉 it’s been extremely fun to binge through your videos and that binge is definitely going to continue as I still have many to go! As for this video, those accommodations were so nice for such a cheap price! Can’t wait to see where the next adventure takes us

Congratz on winning! As for all of us its our passion to go to Japan and be there to enjoy life there, study the language, make new friends and making moments that will last a lifetime. Hopefully i will when i go to school in Yamanashi next July so i can make them moments of my own, so i can see how life is in such culture as the Japanese one! Have a Happy new years everyone!

Despite the small room, you got such a wonderful view. It's definitely a unique experience. Btw, can't believe that place is so affordable. What a great deal you got!

The sleeper train is definitely a must for me when I eventually make my way to Japan. I might not sleep well, but man you can't beat the scenery you see.