I Tried Camping Japan's Roadside Stations
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Жыл бұрынDoing some winter roadside camping here in Japan using the 'Michi-no-eki' or Roadside Stations. And today... We are inside of the Tiny Campervan!! TINY CAMPER Full Tour: • Inside a Tiny Japanese...
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@TokyoLens Жыл бұрын
If you enjoyed this... Just wait until next week!! 😉 **ALREADY PLANNING A HUUUUGE ADVENTURE FOR THIS YEAR!!** Should I let Patreon choose the route like last time? BTW - We have an Entire Playlist of camping content now!! (linked in the description) - See You All NEXT WEEK!! (It's going to be a fun one~)
@insolus2307 Жыл бұрын
see ya next week norm
@artfromtheheart4391 Жыл бұрын
Seriously cannot wait for this!!
@sarahramos2919 Жыл бұрын
50/50 split Norm and Patreon routes? Winning either way!
@thempstead Жыл бұрын
I'm sure Patreon can suggest some weird and wonderful places for you to consider
@cheriestolze Жыл бұрын
Oh, I say string us along. Give Patreons vague choices, and let views have some choice, too.
@bidoof22 Жыл бұрын
I am a simple man. I see a Tokyo Lens upload notif and I click.
@TokyoLens Жыл бұрын
Big love for that~
@slyfawkes7772 Жыл бұрын
@@TokyoLens Was Trifecta Squad stuff discontinued, or just on hiatus?
@samanthalst Жыл бұрын
There's always something comforting about watching Norm's videos that make me feel fulfilled for some odd reason 😂 Is it the filming style, the commentary or the journey he takes us on; idk but imma binge on a couple of videos now.
@chanced Жыл бұрын
I'm travelling across Japan for the next few months. This video dropped just as I was contemplating my camping options!! Thanks Norm! Great timing
@TokyoLens Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! I’m sure you’re going to have an amazing time!!
@sgwatchtalk9906 Жыл бұрын
This is no coincidence. Google is listerning
@OshareJapan Жыл бұрын
Just a heads up, there’s also an online nap map with a list of free (auto)campsites too! Happy travels 😁
@francisinghels9765 Жыл бұрын
do you know MinivanLife? A lot of tips
@durstbigalow Жыл бұрын
@@OshareJapan Any chance you could share the map？I'm considering an RV for my trip and would love to know where I can park.
@joshuamstark Жыл бұрын
Good to see the Kei camper again! I love to see those converted schools… Great video, Norm!
@TokyoLens Жыл бұрын
Was such a beautiful school this time haha
@Sahara333 Жыл бұрын
That roadside stop in the middle of the water is craazzyyy! Like the way it seems to just emerge from the water is something out of a movie. I thought the little mascot was cute, Japan has such cute things that I can’t wait to buy when I go back, whenever that is.
@chazmann87 Жыл бұрын
I've been watching this channel for the last 5 years and I wanted to thank you for giving me a chance to experience Japan through your eyes & camera lens. You've inspired me to finally book my dream vacation & I'm extremely proud to say that I'll be flying into Japan in 3 WEEKS. Thanks for all the advice over the years, it's going to come in handy. Thanks, Norm.
@gamersrise2490 Жыл бұрын
How's it been?
@spankosaurus 10 ай бұрын
how was it man?
@TokyoLens 10 ай бұрын
I’m with these people!! ⬆️ How was it?
@rootntootncowboy 8 ай бұрын
8 months later and I also would like to know how it was lmao
@fluidityyy Жыл бұрын
Going around Japan with a little camper van seems like so much fun. You can meet so many people and see so many new places. Definitely would love to try it!
@TokyoLens Жыл бұрын
Couldn't agree more! 12/10 would recommend lol
@fluidityyy Жыл бұрын
@@TokyoLens I'm 100% gonna make it happen as soon as I get the chance to do so! 😄
@HingleCringle Жыл бұрын
@@fluidityyy yeah I don't believe you
@jinjinjinrou Жыл бұрын
Your excitement is infectious and helps me brighten up my day. Also thanks for being detailed enough with the locations, feels like I am touring Japan even if I can barely afford a plane ticket.
@MatsuhitoWeela Жыл бұрын
This is a cool video, I don't think I'll ever go on a Japanese road trip to experience these stations myself but I really enjoyed the vibe of that abandoned school. Hopefully you learned your lesson about the pillow, I'd have such a hard time without one!
@TokyoLens Жыл бұрын
Lol the jacket worked out luckily!
@SmilingQuokka Жыл бұрын
Oh my gosh, such a tease at the end. Way to hook us through for the next one! 😂 Also, I wish these cars were available where we live. They look so convenient to pack and go for a weekend.
@TokyoLens Жыл бұрын
They’re an absolute blast!
@MJAAhmad Жыл бұрын
Any time you post a camping video, its a must-watch for me.
@hitmantutor Жыл бұрын
Wow!! There's so many options for travel in Japan. It's definitely smart to repurpose an abandoned school into something useful for travelers and tourists! Thanks for showing this while on your way to your destination. Looking forward to the next video! 🐸
@timcochrane4245 Жыл бұрын
Hey Norm, have been following your channel for a super long time! Really glad that I'm currently in Kyoto, on vacation from the UK! Not going to lie... secretly been keeping an eye out just in case I see you around! Love your videos, have a great one ☺
@garey_0435 Жыл бұрын
These kinds of videos are by far my favorite from you norm! So amazing seeing these places!
@nagatopowerrr Жыл бұрын
i love how adventurous your videos are,it has that magic as if we're exploring alongside you
@grintalcycles8266 Жыл бұрын
That road in the last section is the type where I love to ride my bicycle. The roads go somewhere, but there is no traffic and you feel like you are out in nature.
@jeremytome Жыл бұрын
You're one of the best storytellers on KZfaq, it also helps being in a unique country. Let's Go!
@violetviolet5714 Жыл бұрын
I always love grey and moody skies. In the forest, over mountains, at the sea - I just think a grey sky is beautiful.
@megamcee Жыл бұрын
The long drives in the night always remind me of childhood trips to my grandma (~16h by train and bus). And even though the scenery wasn't quite the same as this, these kinds of videos still make me super nostalgic for the good ol' days.
@zenbugami Жыл бұрын
Next month, I'm starting doing my driving license, so if I pass it, going with a camper van in Japan will for sure go to my bucket list 😀 I can't sleep without a pillow as well... especially MY pillow 😆
@altaccount648 Жыл бұрын
Went from "oh ticket to japan giveaway" to "this guy actually makes cool videos" real quick.
@TokyoLens Жыл бұрын
Huge love for that~
@MickeyMishra Жыл бұрын
With all the places I want to tour/ Visit in Japan? This little mini RV seems like the ticket. Put an Electric bike on the back, and really go around seeing these really remote places. I still can't get over how cool this small thing is.
@idha39 11 ай бұрын
You speak with such kindness and love about everything you come by and with such appreciation for everything you missed
@gabrielkim2301 Жыл бұрын
Your adventures across Japan never gets old
@griffrafff Жыл бұрын
You cutting yourself off when you were about to hype up the down jackets killed me 😂😂
@TokyoLens Жыл бұрын
Lol it went on for a while 😂
@ellisasou3723 Жыл бұрын
AAAAAAH your videos are SO comforting, thanks for taking us along with you!!
@MegaNasheeds Жыл бұрын
I love how offended Norm was at the Captain's Wheel, Cause NGL I would be the exact same lol
@With_Me_JAPAN Жыл бұрын
Thank you for showing Umihotaru that I have been always curious about! Must be beautiful in summer too😊And love the road side station that used to be school! People come there for leisure and feel nostalgia😍
@ninjaman1751 Жыл бұрын
I miss camping from when I was younger. Tokyo seems nice and all but to me I think the real charm of japan comes from exploring everywhere. Awesome video I'm excited for more
@karlawoodman424 Жыл бұрын
I love your adventurers! Thanks again for taking all of us along!! 😍
@dattmay Жыл бұрын
I'll never not be obsessed with these little camper vans. As someone over 6' tall, I may not fit super well in them, but every time I see you out and about in one it makes me wistful. This was a super interesting take on your usual camping videos and I'm glad to have seen it! I may never actually do any 'urban camping' like this, but it sure would make for an interesting experience.
@ghoffrantaha Жыл бұрын
I love the comfy and chill vibes of your videos. ❤
@lrowlands53 Жыл бұрын
Love this video - perfect pace and beautiful memorable scenes. Thanks.
@rysiekkolanko2324 Жыл бұрын
Morning Norm! When I was looking for summer camping ideas, roadside camping wasn't initially on my list! Thanks for bringing us along on another unique adventure!
@Bebe_brendz Жыл бұрын
I miss this kind of content,hopping one place to another with the tiny van and of course,camping. . . Looking forward for next week 😊👍
@JessePhoenix Жыл бұрын
All your camping videos makes me want to try to get over my fear of driving so I can go on adventures too. I love being able to get these glimpses of what's out there!
@vintagejones1372 Жыл бұрын
Norm, your delight with your adventures makes me so happy. You celebrate the same kinds of things I do; thank you for taking us (me!) along.
@denizday7785 Жыл бұрын
Yes! The way he was so aghast that the wheel wouldn't spin had such kid vibes. :p I love the fun and enthusiasm! :)
@TNGJester Жыл бұрын
Glad to see the camper van out again! Looking forward to the journey this year.
@Del-Lebo Жыл бұрын
I am so happy that you are on a new camping adventure!!! I'm so excited!!!!
@AlinaTheGoblin Жыл бұрын
Always a good time, Norm. I missed the camper van too! Been showing my partner your videos, been having a blast especially when we both have snowy days and want to just stay inside and marathon some well-crafted content about a far-off cointry 😊
@leonprowse5806 Жыл бұрын
I did a round trip from Tokyo to Toyama and back again in a camper and during winter. The road side camping stations were a godsend. Also helped we rented an amazing camper van too
@omgrussian Жыл бұрын
I love the road trip videos! Feels like I'm really there along for the ride. Of the few countries abroad that I'd like to visit someday, Japan is definitely one of them. I envy your exploration and fun adventures!
@Snessie Жыл бұрын
Omg a camping trip on Japan sounds like such an adventure!!!!! 🤩
@0nyxVr Жыл бұрын
I was so happy when I opened KZfaq to see a new video. Love all your camping videos!
@himwo. Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video!! I've been hoping to visit this exact spot in the middle of Tokyo Bay and I'm grateful you're making me look forward to it even more!!
@Jakko568 Жыл бұрын
I have to admit, I wasn't expecting you to drop such a huge cliffhanger! Definitely very excited and happy to see the little kei camper back again - I would 100% give one a go - I love the idea of a kei camper, it's just so cute. Looking forward to the next installment of the adventure Norm! Thanks and enjoy yourself!
@GamingKatten Жыл бұрын
Oh yay! A new amazing video! I am going back to Japan in April/May and might go on a roadtrip in Hokkaido! Great to know about these roadside stations! Thanks Norm!
@yossisureta2578 Жыл бұрын
Yay~ welcome back Kei Van🚘🔥I was waiting this adventure!!
@lupus5339 Жыл бұрын
Campers are really cool to travel around, i did it once in europe and i love the ability to move where ever you want to go.
@lawieckowski Жыл бұрын
Excited to see you out on the road again! Love your camping videos
@DylanSunkel Жыл бұрын
Really love how creative you're getting with your mid-sentence cuts, making it feel like a mutli-camera setup.
@novaskyzero 11 ай бұрын
This is my first year in Japan and seeing you talk about being cold makes me jealous bc its super hot and humid here in July
@Adam-vx6to Жыл бұрын
Yes! My car luckly has the ability for the seats to all fold flat into a bed, so I love stayin at Michi No Eki on weekends. Such a fun thing.
@luac5829 Жыл бұрын
Adventures with that camper seems like a lot of fun! it seems very cozy
@leonardoiula3942 Жыл бұрын
This video was such a good mood boost for my "had to work in the city Sunday morning". I loved it! I already feel recharged. Saludos desde Argentina!
@bork0992 Жыл бұрын
Heck yeah! So excited for more road trip videos!
@kryptoneti1956 Жыл бұрын
Holy cow the ending, this is like to be continued video i must watch. Great editing on videos as usual. Keep up the good work.
@SenseiEpu Жыл бұрын
Vicarious camping trips. LOVE THEM! Many thanks.
@Hooked13G Жыл бұрын
The realization of not bringing a pillow... I felt that in my soul
@paobIoom Жыл бұрын
Always so fun to watch! Love this camping videos
@dianechaniewski293 Жыл бұрын
Going through today and watching videos I've missed...this was a great one!
@aMEWzed Жыл бұрын
Always love it when I catch your adventures uploaded.
@flyingoctopus4304 Жыл бұрын
The return of the trusty campervan, that's a fun throwback. I'm looking forward to next week's video, but I wouldn't mind seeing that abandoned school roadside again when it's actually open. Looked really interesting.
@MrPickles1987 Жыл бұрын
Great video Norm. Happy to see your subscriber count climbing as well! Cheers!!
@justcarson69 5 ай бұрын
i love these little tokyo lens playlists. i just throw it on before i go to sleep.
@AnthonyStJames-yn8nr Жыл бұрын
It's always a good day when Norm uploads a camping vid, more!
@clementihammock7572 Жыл бұрын
Just love it, reminded my times in Shikoku. Last light in Michi-no-Eki, first light pack and go. Don't leave any thrash, clean up and be disciplined.
@post_low Жыл бұрын
Been loving your videos man glad to see the camper van back
@shashi6415 Жыл бұрын
You're not alone, i always take my pillow with me if I'm traveling, can't sleep without it
@shinseiki5991 Жыл бұрын
i've done the exact same thing before. went camping got everything needed but forgot to bring pillow. i used the car seat's head rest as an alternative and worked great.
@idha39 11 ай бұрын
Japanese modern architecture and superproyects are such ignored masterpieces of detailed human design, in every take in the video there is a cool and smart use of space, and beautiful design both interior and exterior!
@idha39 11 ай бұрын
Welp, the captain weel didnt move, takes a few points away but still
@idha39 11 ай бұрын
All of those brilliant seaside roads and tunnels and bridges
@OshareJapan Жыл бұрын
Yass to promoting the japan vanlife club 😆🥳. We’ve been camping in all seasons but roadside stations, kaikatsu club manga café showers and wakimizu spring water have been our absolute life savers 🙏. Definitely recommend a visit to see Hokkaido’s roadside station dragons and onsen at Michi-no-eki Sunflower Hokuryu if you’re ever up that way 😂
@s.a.w5493 Жыл бұрын
Good tips!
@TheBassUp Жыл бұрын
This sounds like so much fun! Wish I can do some roadside adventures in Japan. Thanks for the video!
@CuteAsianPrincess Жыл бұрын
That roadside station in the middle of water is so cool
@koxukoshu Жыл бұрын
Love the intro music. Such a camping/roadtrip vibe
@bungalogic Жыл бұрын
One of my favorite drives in Japan. Nice. Thanks for sharing.
@mydonglingCha Жыл бұрын
It's good to see the return of the k car camper, it's almost become a loyal companion on your camp videos
@amirazizi5725 Жыл бұрын
Awesome video as usual from Tokyo Lens... Love this kind of video from you💯
@JamesSato Жыл бұрын
It's amazing to see how Japanese building are "renovated and retrofitted" rather than being replaced outside of city. That could be a very interesting concept to explore! I would love to rent a camper to explore some of the "undeveloped" areas of Japan. Seems like there are gold fields of amazing areas to discover! 🗾📸❤ Hope your hand's recovering well!
@auberginebear Жыл бұрын
This definitely looked like a fun adventure.
@dylanunderwood1540 Жыл бұрын
I really love your videos along with the rest of the Tokyo creative team. You have inspired me to travel.
@JWesT133 Жыл бұрын
Wooo campervan vid, I always love to see how smaal but convienient they are. love the video, cant wait for the huge adventure.
@Raizag Жыл бұрын
Roadtrip troughout the japan? Sign me up! I would love that so much! I just love the scenery of Japan so much, it feels so calm.
@NKunihisa Жыл бұрын
When I lived in Japan, my friend and I road tripped from Ishikawa Prefecture to Kagoshima in my Wagon R. Slept in the car at road stops, found an onsen in the morning, and drove through the day. It was THE BEST trip, ever. I think about it all the time.
@samuelj8173 Жыл бұрын
Aw man that tease at the end, can't wait for the next one
@cycloopnl Жыл бұрын
I love your videos! Thank you so much for sharing them. Regards from The Netherlands 🇳🇱.
@AudioDragon51 Жыл бұрын
Nice to see the camper Van again.
@kounomuller9803 Жыл бұрын
高2の者です。いつも楽しく見させてもらってます！アメリカとのハーフで今アメリカに留学中なんですけど、日本にいた頃とは少し違った視点で日本が見られて面白いです！これからもKZfaq頑張ってください
@Son-Gody Жыл бұрын
man i really love ur camping vids. they are just so relaxing and comforting to watch. big fan keep it up norm!!!!
@Kalhiki Жыл бұрын
Excited to see you go on another adventure! Recently, I've been hooked on Japanese car camping videos, so this comes at an opportune time. Could this be a sign for me that this year I should travel more? Also, yes. Umihotaru is cute.
@XSemperIdem5 Жыл бұрын
That forest road was beautiful. Especially in that weather. And i absolutely need a pillow to sleep. I even use two pillows.
@tommyvanwouwen6238 Жыл бұрын
i love that tiny little camper. also yeah pillow is absolutely necciserry for sleep
@The_Foil Жыл бұрын
I love thi ssort of videos, camping is one of my fav things to do, My country has so many restrictions on camping and Japan seems so free
@philiplam252 Жыл бұрын
I love these camper trip vids!
@iancarney1847 Жыл бұрын
YES! Back in the camper. I can't wait to see more. I've never driven In Japan as I've always got the train. Looks like I'll have to include the Tokyo to Chiba tunnel on my list when I finally do a Japanese 'road trip!' Thanks for the info.
@cody2038 Жыл бұрын
As always, great video Norm!
@joycepollyanna8414 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking us along.
@TokyoLens Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed
@user-yr2gm5ni4c Жыл бұрын
with every video you make its just packed with cool stuff and knowledge
@NemesisST Жыл бұрын
Almost missed this video! Your camping videos are my favorite, like you show corners of japan that most people never see. Japans beauty never ceases to amaze me, even if it is just a concrete bulding in the ocean. The fact that the steering wheel is fixed is just cruel man😂
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