*** *PART 2 IS UP NOW*!! *** : kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rt13q5edvbq7lqs.html ---- *HOW does he live there? Why was there even a school there??* Or check out the 2 days spent here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/kKlmddRenae4hKs.html Would you spend the night at this school? Let me know what you think!

This guy is basically living in a studio Ghibli movie

“This man never left primary school” would have been a nice touch.

he's that cool uncle you wanna visit to get away from the noisy cities

I live in Switzerland and I always wanted to live in Japan, but then I realized that a lot of people would like to live in Switzerland too. Sometimes you just forget that the beauty that you search might just be where you are right now.

He basically has his own secluded retirement mansion. His own cafe, art room, and gym.

the school is basically now a huge mansion for him.

It wouldn't feel creepy at night because it's not abandoned anymore. It's filled with the positive, creative energy of a man who loves the space. 😊 I wish I could go and stay one day, hear his music, see the mountains and make art.

This man is the perfect example that you can be alone without feeling lonely.

This guy is literally a Studio Ghibli protagonist.

This guy has to run whole hallways after he turns off the lights to get back to his room

I'm quite jealous of this man. Living peacefully in surrounded by nature sounds like a dream to me.

Yohei's Quiet Country Cafe

Some dudes: Tonight we gonna investigate this abandoned elementary school to see if there is any ghost activity around. *start* *hearing* *drum* *solo*

The ghosts after the drum solo: 😮👏

I can imagine this as a manga/anime or light novel where he opens a cafe for mountain gods and yokai who come there to drink coffee and listen to modern music and experience modern human life styles without the need to go into the city and hilarity ensues.

I love how he’s able to just drum to his heart’s content. As a drummer, it’s not easy being able to do that. Especially if you live with/around other people. What a baller

at least he isn’t slaving his life away being a salaryman. he found his happiness and he pursues his passion. truly happy for him. and offering some rooms as a hostel was a good idea

Imagine you are travelling through the forest and you end up at this abandoned school in the middle of nowhere, you enter and you find a man making coffee in an empty bar, he offers you a cup and begins to tell you strange stories of his life. Doesn't this sound like something studio Ghibli would do?

Yo-Chan is living the dream. He didn't want to slave away at a 9-5 job, so he found a a way to follow his dream, and he's making a good, dare I say, great life out of it. If you truly love what you do, you never work a day in your life. Norm, how did you find out about such a remote place, tucked away into the mountains?

This guy could literally renovate the whole building and turn it into a hotel. He's living the life!

Shikoku's answer to Natsuki! What an absolute legend!

Plot twist: he was a ghost and everything was an illusion

I’ve seen lots of abandoned schools in Japan and its the first time I’ve seen someone living in it and not to mention all alone 😐 ghost or no ghost, that is one brave individual. Literally and Figuratively.

I just keep thinking about how long it takes him to clean the floors.

Plot twist: This dude is actually the spirit that is haunting the school. The cameraman and his crew were hanging out with a ghost the entire time.

Headcanon: That school is definitely haunted, but all the ghosts think he's such a chill guy that they are very careful to not spook him or any of his guests. My man calms the spirits by vibin'.

I truly feel like Yo~Chan has it figured out. What an incredible way to live! I love his just casual "want to hang out for the day?" and "I'm going to go do this thing, want to come?" kind of spontaneous but chill personality.

As fellow Japanese, I am grateful to be able to spend our life with nature. I am sure there are many abandoned places in the whole world, and it is important to create new living environments there.

The man is living like a king especially in terms of housing space.

Thank you again for your amazing works Norm!! Hello This is Yohei. I'm really surprising so many viewers interested in this creepy and weird lifestyle lol, and actually I wanted to reply some interesting comments but I've got no time to do that for each comments, kinda busy recently so I put a little bit of that here. I guess it's gonna be long sentences but if you're interested in, hope you'll check it. This lifestyle and business has become so natural to me (like a "Sennin" style = Hermit) but I think about it calmly, that's also natural thing that people think this isn't normal life...and yes, I've really wanted to live like this for a long time, especially building my own studio in the middle-of-great-nature-and-no-one-disturbing-me kinda environment to create some good music out there with my mates, my own basement. Actually it's complicated to explain how I run this business here, if I have some opportunities and timing in the future, this subject will be cleared, maybe. That's kinda interesting process, and I'm not the only one to start and run this business. But usually, I live and manage this business alone mainly. Anyway, for now enjoy this weird person and beautiful environment of great Iya-Valley where the beautiful region of Japan you gotta dig. I'm so lucky to get this situation actually, but it's so hard and tough things to do this business and the lifestyle. I want to dig deep and share some kind of things that you may be interested in, from my deep forest and tucked in the mountain school basement. It's so funny to read your each comments and really appreciate it, This is gonna be my motivation to make some good works!! yea, comments like... -feel some kinda Japanimation like Ghibli(I love it), or Monogatari series Oshino Meme vibes(I like this series actually) and something like that -He's like a school guardian or he's...ghost? is he really exist? I'm writing this comment by my PC with high speed internet right now!!!!!!(yes I'm kinda internet guy. love to watch YT or other streaming site) -you feel so scary at night to go to the toilet or shower room,right??? Never. Because I can play drums at 3am in the morning, I'm happy and that's everything to me. -This guy already has a shelter after zombie apocalypse occurred. That's interesting point and I love this kinda comments to get some inspiration... By the way it's kinda funny things but sometimes I think about that, if that happened, I finally survive that situation and I realize no one answer my phone or messages and I feel kinda strange...and then I hear the door knocks really hard......What the hell is going on out there, why? no one answer my contact and...I see the zombies out there and see them reaching in to my room here....Now I've got no enough weapons or equipment to fight them and when I realized I naturally grab my guitar or bass on my hands and hit their head hard. This is actually I imagine about, sometimes, to get some inspiration lol There're so many nice comments out there of cause, I'm really glad to read all of your comments. If you've read this everything I wrote here, You're my friend!! And please subscribe my YT channel and Instagram(there's a link on part 2 movie), I haven't upload enough so far but I'll make some good music(and release officially when it's done, or introduce environment around here footage. I really appreciate that many viewers contact me to hear some of my music and like gimme some more of it!!, or overseas shipment service of my coffee already so far!! I'm sure I'd like to do something like that. Thank you all.

This man looks quite charistmatic. I suppose it has something to do with his change of surroundings, and the fact that he can live his own life the way he wants, but he seems far more open, friendly, and welcoming than most Japanese people I've seen on video so far (with possible exception of Natsuki over on the abroad in Japan channel). Interestingly both of them have a more eccentric lifestyle in a way.

Can't lie. Yo-chan's basically living my dream. Like, I've always loved school buildings, and I'd love to be able to make a living space out of one like this. I hope for the best for Yo-chan!

He's not just living there, he's thriving and he's having a blast I'm actually jealous wtf

A guy living alone in an abandoned school in the mountain sounds like your typical slice-of-life anime.

Ive always imagined living in this kind of places. Schools, warehouses, etc so long its in good condition and hasnt been vandalized and little to no crimes and japan is such a perfect place for this dream. Man that is the ultimate man house

This man is living the life. No bosses, no rent, no problem in finding a cozy bed, no noise complaints from neighbors. Just peace and quiet away from the noises of a big city. Got a jam studio too. It would be cool though if ghosts show up and would just make conversation with this man like "dude, you have a good coffee for me to recommend?" That would be awesome. Hahaha

I envy him, big ass house in the middle of nowhere, surrounded by nature and a wonderful mountain view, able to gaze upon the starry skies that people in the city never get to witness including myself, and not being terrified at all living all alone. That's apex vibin' right there

plot twist: he's friendly but a lonely ghost living in this building so that he gets to be friends with humans

That area is so beautiful. It’s so lush and green. The night sky is wonderful.

This is absolutely my favorite video of yours. 10/10

This man turn a school into his own personal mansion.

I'm irrationally jealous of this dude. He actually pulls off the effortless "cool slacker" vibe, while probably being super dedicated and regimented.

Super clip... The owner looks happy all on his lonesome... No partner dramas, no dependants to fret over... He's smart as well as happy.

I rewatch these videos from time to time just because they have such an amazing atmosphere to them. It puts me in a mood that I have a hard time describing but I really enjoy it. Something about how the video is made makes me feel like I’m also there, experiencing it myself.

“While abandoned, the building is in a good shape”. Well, let’s just say the school buildings in my country CAN’T relate.

Its amazing how he lives so far from people yet his demeanor or aura feels a little different from the people who usually likes to be alone. He still has this warm aura around him and how he talks.

This was the first Tokyo Lens video I ever watched, and I was hooked. Good job Norm, sharing the magic of Japan!

He can see the stars clearly. I envy him for that.

I wonder how many ghost stories are made about the place because of this guy

This guy is living my dream, I've always wanted to live in an abandoned school. When I was a kid my mom used to work as a charwoman in my school so I had the opportunity to go there during the weekends and vacations. I really enjoyed it, seeing the school totally empty was really interesting and fun, there was some kind of energy and peacefulness. Now that I'm an adult every time I walk past my old school I wonder how cool it would be to live there.

never thought id say this about any abandoned place but, that looks cozy af

That coffee room looks like the most chill cafe. Guy has a touch for coffee and vibes... seems so peaceful

Strangely, He looks more happy than most Japanese Guy. Look at His Face.

I love this dude! Ahhh he’s my favorite kind of Japanese person. The musician/artist who rejected society and creates their own special way while laughing about life. I love it. Great video! Can’t wait to watch part 2.

well this guy really enjoy his life there with coffee, seems a good life for him a big space, do anything he wants

Imagine he has kids which get homeschooled. That's a normal school then.

Schools are notorious for spirits in Japan... But this guy is living the life!

Binge Day, catching up on all vids I've missed. So fun

Watched 10 videos so far. Don't worry I'll watch all of them. Love u work man and love japan countryside ❤️❤️

Fresh mountain air, plenty of space, jams, and plenty of coffee. This dude won life.

He singlehandedly made this school such a cool place, the ghosts respect him enough to not spook him.

Love this and love the camera shots you got. Happy you did more than 1 video on this

That was awesome!!! I took your advice and watched this one first. Now I'll watch the second one. Japan has long been on my bucket list. I'm still hoping to go one day.

Plot twist: He is actually a ghost himself wandering around the abandon school 😂

It seems weird but imagine turning all the classrooms into bedrooms and having a huge kitchen, dining room, gaming room, several bsthrooms and so much more! This is basically a mansion.

always love the way you use music in your videos its not just slapped on, its like you always put it in the right places

Ty Tokyo Lens, this is such a great video!!

He’s gonna be one chill ghost once he’s haunting that building

This man is not scared of ghost, the ghost scared of him

Very cool spot to find! I love the idea of taking abandoned buildings and repurposing them; giving these sorts of places new life. It's always amazing to see what old places turn into, and how it influences its aesthetic. For example, the classroom café looks fantastic and welcoming in a way only classrooms can ; invoking nostalgia for those chill school days.

I lived in Tokushima for over 15 years. Abandoned places everywhere as the countryside population thins out. Love driving on those backroads looking for waterfalls and old forest shrines.

Props to the guy for taking the courage in leaving his boring office job for something like this (must have been extra hard decision for to live in a society like Japan). Definitely made a better life choice that many of us could envy. Better wishes for the future.

imagine the smell of that place in the morning 💕💕💕 morning dew from the forest + coffee roasts

Just beautiful story and wonderful reportage!

This is my favorite video of yours, Norm! Been going back from time to time to rewatch this. He's living the dream of an introvert musician like me

This dude is the epitome of the phrase "just go with it." I feel like I need to take a lesson from this guy on how to just kick back and vibe. I really dig how he just decided he wasn't happy and then found a place where he could build a space that makes him happy.

This guy truly is the protagonist of our world 751 likes😱😱😱, nice

I've been binge watching your videos. Holy... I'm in love with everything you've done.

Seems like a beautiful place to add as a stop for a Japan trip. It's also wonderful how he found his own path and passion.

That building just seems happy to have people around again.

My school building, which hasn’t been abandoned at all, looks more abandoned than this building...

What a nice laid back life, calm and peaceful. Its been a dream of mine to have that same kind of lifestyle. Although the school building is kinda overdoing it for me, I don't like too spacious place.

Your channel is a blessing.

I can't even imagine going to that school. Going up that winding road on a bike and see the school appear between the trees. Pure serenity.

Definitely coming back during winter. This place was amazing and one of the major highlights for me during this trip.

Just found this series, among all of your other adventures, and all I can say, is that you both are living my (and many others') dream life. 🙏 I hope both Yo-Chan and yourself understand how truly blessed and fortunate you are, to be living the lives you do. 🙏 Keep living and sharing the dreams for the rest of us that are only able to watch in awe at a distance.

Really enjoyed this one! Great cinema atmosphere, thoughtful story-telling and I share your level of curiosity about it all! 🌸

Narrator: He lives completely alone Ghosts: Haha look! We're gonna be on KZfaq!

Ghosts: Exists This guy: Hey demons, it's me, ya boy

This is so interesting! What a lucky man! Thank you for making this video :)

This was the first video from your channel that I watched. Gonna rewatch some and watch videos that I didn't

This is so cool to see, I visited here in 2018 after spotting it randomly on Google Maps when driving around the Iya Valley. It's a beautiful place and we had an excellent pizza at that cafe!

imagine thinkin this is a abandoned school and hearing him play his drums at 3am.

As soon as I get cash enough I will come visit you to jam out and just enjoy the scenery! You inspire me to follow my dream of the freedom to make noise and enjoy nature, every day!

In the states people would totally turn this in to a haunted hotel or some other Halloween attraction! Such a cool area! I love how how he talked about that fact that’s it’s more 不便 but the 苦労 makes the journey that much more worth it!

This man has taken "It's free real estate" to the next level

An abandoned school in the mountains...........I feel that he's missing a giant yellow octopus that blew up 80% of the moon that should be teaching a class.

That’s really cool. Big respect for people like yo-chan.

I love how chill Yohei is and love the area - it's true what he said, just looking at what you've shown in 8 minutes, you can see there's so much to explore and see and feel. Such a special area. Thanks for letting us see this.