Living in a Tiny Japanese Hotel

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Living out of a tiny Japanese hotel room for a while and thought it might be nice to share~
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@TokyoLens 2 года назад

Happy to be back after one of the roughest months so far, and hope everyone is well. a HUGE thank you to the Tokyo Lens Patreon Crew for making it possible for me to take time off during this difficult period. My gratitude for you is beyond words. Catching up on everything over the next couple of weeks, but if you are hoping for more content, I will likely stream soon over on the Tokyo Lens Explore channel! Thank you all and see you real soon!

@dapperwolf6034 2 года назад

Are you sure your just not big? Seems cozy to me... lucky bastard

@efekanone 2 года назад

Good that ur back im happy to see more tiny apartments video

@cgpd6329 2 года назад

@ShoVA I think it’s worse

@t.m5465 2 года назад

hi.! 😀😉🤗💛 Your video is amazing!🇯🇵😀😊🤗❤️ love Japanese manga, anime and Samurai TV!🇯🇵🤩😃😚🤗💛 At the age of 17, I studied abroad in Osaka, Japan for a year! Life in Osaka has completely different customs and cultures, so I enjoyed it very much! The whole Japanese family during my homestay was very warm and took care of me! All the Japanese were very warm and kind! All the Japanese food in Osaka is delicious and will bring back memories! During my homestay, I and my homestay family took me to sightseeing spots such as Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, Hyogo, Wakayama, Mie, Shiga, Okayama, Hiroshima and hot springs! And I made a lot of Japanese friends! I still keep in touch with my homestay family and Japanese friends frequently!🇯🇵😀😊🤗❤️ see u 😀😉🤗💛

@pollyanna108 2 года назад

Condolence to you and your family. Hugs from the Philippines 🤗🇵🇭🤗

@msoneill358 2 года назад

I am sorry for your loss, but I am glad you got to spend time at home. Don't apologize for taking time for you. Self care is very important, especially in these weird times.

@TokyoLens 2 года назад

Thanks so much

@Sigma_x99 2 года назад

Unfortunately, the algorithm doesn't care as much as we fans do. Take care Norm!

@lako2023 2 года назад

@@Sigma_x99 Would be an easy thing for RU-vid to fix in the future. Creator selects "Self care timeout"/"Vacation" etc. and the algorithm doesn't take that time into account.

@Shanyandao 2 года назад

You know the food is bad when you consider eating the cardboard packaging instead. It always looked fairly decent, i cant even imagine how bad it must have tasted! Also that cursed egg looked like a bigger version of those Haribo „fried eggs“ :‘D Glad to have you back Norm!

@lindac1142 2 года назад

Well Japan is known for their fake food models/samples so I imagine that while it can look fantastic, his food probably tastes like it was fake too.

@bubbledoubletrouble Год назад

That egg was probably prepared in some kind of ring mold (that’s how McDonald’s gets its egg discs on their McMuffins). It doesn’t flop over because its on the thicker side and probably was overcooked.

@bob_sandvagene 7 месяцев назад

I would still totally eat that egg.

@catherineduquette6576 2 года назад

Welcome back Norm. I’m sorry for your lost. Those Timelapse shots of the sky are beautiful. You really can find beauty everywhere even in the tiniest and most depressing hotel room.

@RobbC. 2 года назад

I think all 3 of my trips to Japan have been to hotels like this, cheap and cheerful but thankfully the food was better :D I only went there to sleep, didn't have much intention of flying halfway around the World to spend too much time in my room. Sounds like the last few weeks have just been multiple levels of hell for you Norm, things can only get better mate. Stay strong and positive. Thanks for sharing.

@TokyoLens 2 года назад

Thanks so much Robb

@jon_craftingo.o4686 Год назад

What a difference a few weeks makes. I had to go to back to Japan in March this year only a few weeks after you posted this video, and for an urgent family matter of my own, but they had just lifted the hotel quarantine requirement so I did not need to go through that mess. My folks are not Japanese, but have lived in Japan close to 40 years, are in their mid 80s, and have permanent Japanese residency visas there. The hoops and endless red tape myself and my other gaijin siblings had to go through just in order to visit my mom who was going in for open heart surgery was absolutely crazy. (FYI, surgery was successful and she is now well on the way to recovery). I only just recently discovered your channel, and am loving the content. I grew up in Japan from age 9-18, and it is so cool to "go back to Japan" vicariously through all of your videos. Keep up the awesome work.

@yami2227 2 года назад

Tiny or not, if the space is efficiently used it's perfect for me. Remind me of my Japanese dorm room, perfect use of space.

@TokyoLens 2 года назад

😊

@jocelyncrow5239 Год назад

I’m so sorry for your loss; please don’t ever apologize for taking time to be with family. I’m so thankful you had friends to help you get back to Canada quickly too! Thank you for the video-loved the changing clouds!

@jackbrooks1252 8 месяцев назад

Do you know what I like about these videos and Japanese living spaces in general? The fact that they all have a desk. It just sits really well with me. How Japanese people factor productivity into their daily lives by having a specific place to be productive. I like that.

@jenniree29 2 года назад

I’m terribly sorry for your loss. I’ve lost almost all my family, parents and grandparents included, and it never gets easier. All that aside, I’d go flippin bonkers in that room! Holy shit. And that egg looks like something that comes in children’s kitchen/cooking “toys”. I hope that things get better and I look forward to all your new adventures this year!!

@_dacoalminer_2893 Год назад

I had a surprisingly similar experience quarantining at my university in the US! There was nobody to accept deliveries for us and we had to pay for the food they provided. We also had to remember to order it by a certain time every day or we got nothing. Every day they basically gave us a bagel and two cups of ramen for like 15 or 20 bucks. I ended up breaking the rules and getting delivery 😂

@irritatingtruth9121 Год назад

Universities… the bane of the US. Remember your freedoms. No other country provides it. Because you could find yourself living without them one day and nowhere to go to get them back.

@RenABFF0 6 месяцев назад

Tbh their food doesn’t even sound like it satisfies minimum calorie intake for an adult, so it’s interesting how they justify that while not enabling you to supplement it in any way

@SamanthaYong007 2 года назад

Sorry for your loss. I hope the rest of your quarantine is significantly more pleasant. As for anyone else stuck in a similar situation with cold food and no microwave - try filling the bathroom sink with water that is warm (if eating right out of plastic containers as we don't want to melt the plastic) or hot (if the hotel offers heat-safe plates/cups) and let the food sit in the sink for a while. If possible, cover the sink with a shower curtain or something that could help trap the heat in the sink. Hopefully that will warm up the food a bit! I'd also mix a teaspoon of hot water to the rice if it was super dry and cold.

@subtleimbroglio 2 года назад

It's good you were able to spend time with your family. I'm sorry you're dealing with the quarantine hotel on top of dealing with loss. It's nice to see that you're able to turn your grief towards positivity and a renewed vigor for life, and that you have great friends and family to help you through this time. May you continue to find comfort and healing. I'll be praying for you and your family.

@lindatannock 2 года назад

I'm so sorry for your loss 😔 My hubby did 2 weeks isolation in a pretty horrible hotel in Korea, and every meal was more or less the same, and everything was cold, including the soup. He eventually asked for western vegetarian for a change, and he was getting salad with 1/4 banana (yes really) for breakfast lol. It was disastrous, and everything tasted awful. He wasn't allowed any food delivery service either. Fortunately we'd packed Pot Noodles, protein bars and stuff like that, so he rationed it out over 2 weeks. Not ideal for a diabetic either, when you're not eating properly! Why are these hotels being allowed to serve such awful food? It's not right!

@kevinfutamachi4052 2 года назад

I’m sorry for your loss Norm. An unexpected loss can really be a shock to the system, both mentally and physically. It’s good to hear that you have such a great support network around you. ❤️. Glad you’re back…and a silver lining, because the food is so bad there, it’ll help you appreciate good food THAT much more! ☺️

@argo12 2 года назад

I'm sorry for your loss, Norm. Being far from home when something like that happens just makes it extra hard. And I'm sorry your food at the hotel was so awful! Better days are ahead. Glad you got home safely.

@user-we6lm5pg3t 2 года назад

In every prefecture in the country, there have been many complaints about the food, saying, 'Isn't it a middleman? In particular, there has been a string of complaints about APA-affiliated hotels that are designated as convalescent hotels throughout the country," said a Cabinet Office official.

@phillukk 2 года назад

Sorry for your loss. Take the time that you need. We are all happy to see you back! Thanks for sharing this experience in quarantine. It was super interesting!

@titusspqr860 2 года назад

Good to hear from you Norm. Thanks for checking in during quarantine. Sorry for your loss, never easy but I'm sure family appreciated your help and support.

@jlbnerdy 2 года назад

So many good thoughts & vibes coming your way for your loss. Glad you were able to go home & take care of what you needed to & get some quality time. Glad to see you back & hope it helps you heal even more. ❤

@zackleonard8559 2 года назад

As someone who lives in Mississauga, I didn't know you came back to Canada for a while! I'm sorry it had to be under such unfortunate circumstances. Glad to see you made it back alright! Looking forward to more content!

@bork0992 Год назад

I'm sorry for your loss. It's always warming to see how much those around us will go out of their way in a time of need to help out. Keep you're friends close!

@kimpeddle4362 2 года назад

It is so good to see you posting again. You were missed. So sorry for you and your family's loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Take care.

@BananahTV 2 года назад

I send my condolences to you and to your family during this difficult time. I feel terrible that 2022 has started off to such a horrible start for you and hope you keep being your amazing self and take any time for however long you need to heal and process and just be you.

@1MHCS 2 года назад

Very sorry to hear about your loss. Glad to see you back and making great content. And THANK YOU for calling out APA. I recall last time I was in Japan and was pretty shocked at the literature they had in the room. While the food sucks (the way you described it I could taste how bad it was), I gotta give them credit for providing it for free, and that room ain't too shabby. This is a super useful video for anyone who might have to travel to Japan soon!

@egieggz9341 2 года назад

I'm sorry for your loss and I'm really happy for your return. Your videos have a special place in my heart.

@michellethong8476 2 года назад

My deepest condolences. This was a great video and I'm so ... shocked every time I watch a quarantine video and people go on about how bad the food is - usually Japan does bento and convenience food really well! I'm glad that while the circumstances were sad - that you were able to be with family and please never, ever feel the need to apologize - mental health, family and other important things will always take priority. We'll be here waiting. Glad you're back in Japan safe and hope the rest of quarantine was better than this.

@AlinaTheGoblin 2 года назад

I've actually been watching all of your old videos, something I do when I really enjoy a recent channel I'm subbed to; it's been fun watching the old Tokyo Tuesdays and the shamisen videos, so interesting to see where you started and how your film-making & storytelling have evolved. Those timelapses really pinpointed the lonely beauty that can be seen from a tiny hotel room (the shot of the kids playing some sport really hit for some reason, humans so close yet so far). I hope you're doing better, Norm, or as well as can be. On loss, my grandma used to say, it doesn't get better but it does get different. Which has always comforted me in a non-sugar-coating way.

@bleedingwell6403 2 года назад

Glad to see you're ok and that you made it back safely Norm. Best wishes to you and your family.

@nightchicken283 2 года назад

I'm glad to see you back Norm, was really worried about you! And my condelances for your loss.

@aaronng5960 2 года назад

Hey Norm, I am so so sorry for your loss. I'm also so glad you're back so positive. Welcome back and I wish for everything to be better from this day onwards for you and all the fans out there! Thanks for constantly trying to get videos out for us too

@chrissieclips3209 2 года назад

Glad to see that you are back and (somewhat) ok! Wishing you strength to get through the remaining time in the hotel. Things will feel so much better when you are in your own home! Looking forward to seeing more content soon!

@mictheflash 2 года назад

Really hope things get better for you very soon. Glad you're back. We love following your adventures. Much love ❤️

@julialatona1587 2 года назад

I am so sorry for your loss, I hope all is well with you and your family!

@mattr434 2 года назад

Welcome back and you have my deepest condolences for your loss. There is a great deal of suffering going on in the world right now and is know personally how that makes grieving even more difficult. Take care. 🙏

@Lostzo 2 года назад

I hope things are going well for you man, I hope you don't stop making videos, we love your content!! Sending lots of love and support from Jakarta!!

@thecultofteak 2 года назад

Heartfelt condolences in your loss Norm. Hope you’re out of quarantine soon and back to creating that great content we know and love. お大事に！

@Bentears 2 года назад

Hi Norm, sorry for your loss, you taking time out is totally understandable. I hope your time home with family helped. I hope your home quarantine is a lot smoother! Surely you can get groceries etc delivered far more easily. I love your content and a happy to wait to see it. Take care!

@officialabdulrehman 2 года назад

I am sorry for your loss. It takes courage to get back up on feet. Missed you and your videos so much. Hope you're better now. Stay safe and healthy

@Jay-B1750 2 года назад

I'm sorry to hear of your loss, Its good to see your face again though, big hugs from the UK 🤗🤗

@bradtuttle2674 2 года назад

So good to have you back Norm, your videos are always an uplifting addition to the day ! Condolences to you and your family.

@terriesigmon6307 2 года назад

Sorry for your loss. Glad you are back and sharing with us again!

@seandobson2682 2 года назад

Glad to have you back. God Bless and my heart goes out to you and your family.

@jnaughten1 2 года назад

Sorry for your loss, but great to have you back! Love your content and enjoy just hearing your background music! Thanks for being always a happy part of our days

@thebunnydiaries 2 года назад

I’m so sorry for your loss. Loss is hard especially during these strange times, please if you need it take time for yourself. Take care x

@gnayfp 2 года назад

Welcome back! I'm sorry for your loss. When my brother passed I took some time to grieve, but knew I had to get back into the swing of my new normal. I continued to do my usual hobbies and talked with friends. *hugs* As for the quarantine, that too shall pass, and before you know it... you'll be able to have delicious food again. Yay! Thanks for the mini post.

@samuelsmith6281 2 года назад

I'm sorry for your loss Norm and I hope your time back visiting family was enjoyable even if tinged with sadness. I hope after this misery re-enterring Japan that you have a wonderful year.

@KatsuEnthusiast 2 года назад

Glad to have you back! Looking forward to your new projects this year and my condolences for your loss

@chrsitiankomi2393 2 года назад

We are All glad that You are Okay Norm! Stay Positive and Strong always!

@Spectre124 2 года назад

Sorry for your loss. You're one of my favorite human beings in the world. I love everything you do and I sincerely wish the best for you. Good luck with your quarantine. 🤙

@Brooke-dy7gx 2 года назад

Take time for you! I'm so sorry to hear you have gone through such a loss. This video was a good look into all that happens behind the scenes in this regard. Just be safe and, again, I'm sincerely sorry - heart is with you my dude!

@tommykay7427 2 года назад

My deepest condolences for you loss Norm. Hope you are okay. All the best wishes for the future. I am humbled by see a person like you stay so positive even through tough times. Also impressed that you managed to make an interesting video about 15 square meters of hotel space. Take care mate!

@exodiahg9937 2 года назад

I am so glad you are feeling better! Taking some time for yourself is not something you should apologize for. I look forward to your adventures and as you living your life to the fullest, as if you wasnt already! 😉

@chrisgiannopoulos2306 2 года назад

Glad to have you back Norm. I hope you are doing better and I am sorry to hear about your loss.

@Neozoo800 2 года назад

I'm new to your channel and haven't seen many of your videos but I really enjoy what I have seen. I am really sorry for your loss though. I'm glad you're happy again and making content! I'm looking forward to more of your videos! And I'm most importantly glad you're healthy!

@mds67991 2 года назад

i’m so sorry for your loss. also, quarantine is such a struggle. i was in canada and i had to stay in one room for a month straight because they had lost my covid test and instead of sending a new one they sent the one they’d lost. it was a whole thing, but you’ll get through this! (or you already have, i’m not sure) i’m happy that you find joy in creating and that you can again, and there is no shame in taking time off. love your content and i’m glad i found your channel

@TokyoLens 2 года назад

grateful to have you here~ Thank you for being a part of the adventure

@songsann8938 2 года назад

Welcome back Norm! Sorry for your loss and wish for you to come back even stronger. Looking forward to next week!!

@Kiwi-cx8cc 2 года назад

We're glad you're back!!! I hope things are going better for you now. It sounds like you've had a rough time recently

@carrerlluna66 2 года назад

So sorry for your loss. All the best getting through this.

@alanhirayama4592 2 года назад

So sorry for your loss, Norm. Thank you for sharing, take care!

@tamegaming1768 Год назад

Sorry about your loss man. Wish you and your family the best going forward and an exciting future

@RenevousAssasin 2 года назад

I'm glad you are doing okay m8! Sorry about your loss, but your take on the matter is refreshing to say the least. Can't wait to see your future works but take your time! We will be here don't you worry!

@eetadakimasu 2 года назад

Sorry for your loss, so glad you're back! Take care of yourself!

@ketolin5624 2 года назад

Really sorry for your loss ❤️ happy to see you back in Tokyo

@melinaleo2168 2 года назад

We are so happy you're back Norm! I hope it gets better soon, take the time you need, we'll be here (:

@diedraunderwood1114 2 года назад

So sorry for your loss Norm. Glad you made it safely back to Japan and although it was not in the best circumstances, you got to see family. Sending hugs from Virginia. 💜

@pH15cHy 2 года назад

Sorry for your loss. Wish nothing but the best for you, your family and loved ones.

@tabitham8260 2 года назад

I honestly thought you were just taking a break, which everyone needs sometimes. Thanks for sharing your quarantine experience. I think I’ve stayed in that hotel before when I was between trips with a friend going from south to north 😆 very tiny but I got free breakfast! Hopefully you’ll be home soon ☺️

@ruchan242 2 года назад

The APA brand is so recognizable! I always wondered what a quarantine stay at the hotel is like, so thank you, much appreciated. Sorry that you had to go through all of this though, I think that these meals actually were meant to be heated! And probably the view itself was something to be grateful for, other APA hotels have windows facing a wall... or at least I know one that does!

@Kiesmander 2 года назад

Impressively serious about things. I work at an airport in Canada, and there's almost no measures to speak of. Just gotta take a test (while mingling with the public of course!), and you're free to go home/your hotel/the local bar!

@RAZGR1Z 2 года назад

As it should be. The test is unnecessary too.

@jamesstone8988 2 года назад

Welcome back, stay stong! Even from a hotel room you manage to take some amazing footage, always love those montages with music!

@venkateshr6031 2 года назад

Good to see you back Norm. Really good video with the reality in focus. Stay strong and healthy!

@antrea333 2 года назад

Norm, glad you're back and so sorry for your loss. I'm glad you were at least able to leave Japan and do what you needed to do! I think you're the only one who can make b-roll from a tiny quarantine hotel look amazing - love the weather time lapses, that shot with the cranes, and also the kids in the field! Excited for your new videos :)

@BudoNoTabi 2 года назад

Sorry for your loss. I'm glad you were able to spend time with your family.

@aceufos47 2 года назад

Sorry for your loss, glad you got to spend time with your family.

@HerraApina 2 года назад

Glad to have you back, hope you are doing well all things considered. ❣ I saw a video way about 4 months ago about the quarantine, "good" to see they have not improved upon anything after that.

@Hexer1358 2 года назад

I’ve dealt with a few rounds of painful loss myself, so I absolutely sympathize with your pain. It never goes away, but that’s okay. Remembering lost loved ones, even if it causes pain, is the best way to honor them and make them proud, wherever they may be. I started watching you last year as another fun window into Japan, and I really love your work and your attitude. So thank you Norm, for everything you do. Stay strong.

@theshadowboxer 2 года назад

Very sorry to hear about your family loss. Sending good energy.

@NecroBanana 2 года назад

Glad to see you back, bro. So sorry to hear about your loss, but thankfully you were able to get out and fly back home. Be safe.

@hathawyn 2 года назад

I'm very sorry for your loss. I hope by now you've made it safely back home and have some better food!

@mariarea4851 2 года назад

Sorry for your loss....glad to see you back ! Views of the sky were great ! Take care of yourself !

@mychan454 2 года назад

Miss you, Norm! Glad you’re back to Japan safe and healthy! Take good care of yourself!

@fatinazizan7873 2 года назад

Happy to see you, Norm. Hope you're taking care of yourself. Lots of love

@kizbartlett 2 года назад

I'm really sorry to hear of your loss Norm, and please don't apologise. The interaction you have with your audience is second-to-none and it shows in how many people DMed you asking if you were okay. It's always important to look after yourself and attend to your own needs. As I got told once "you can't help others if you're unable to help the one person you know most, yourself". It sounds like you've had great support from friends and a healthy mindset to deal with your own issues first. Although I'm glad to see you back and even when restricted to the confines of a shoebox of a room, you can still make entertaining and informative videos.

@shanellaj 2 года назад

Glad you're ok and that all is well with you. Please keep safe

@harrisonbighetty43 Год назад

I've been enjoying your videos alot lately and I'm loving it ☺ I'm sorry about your loss. Keep up the awesome videos 😊

@Gilraen15 2 года назад

Condolences to you and your family for your loss of the family member… Hope things get better for you Norm! *HUG*

@triple_cheese 2 года назад

Good to have you back Norm. Really missed your videos. Hope everything with going back home works out well, and you have a rest and some time to yourself [and some edible food]. Sorry for the loss, but as you said we all experience loss, so I won't dwell on it too much. Selfcare and wellbeing are important, so I'm glad to see you're doing well. Can't wait for more of your vids in 2022.

@IchNzr 2 года назад

Glad to have you back Norm Was waiting for you, and my condolences forr your loss. 💜

@joshuamstark Год назад

So sorry Norm. Loss is a thing we have to go through, but happy you’re back and was able to see the rest of your family through this time.

@mitchells5619 2 года назад

Glad to see you're relatively okay, dude. I hope you find solace and can connect with the good memories of your loved one

@coffee_break2780 2 года назад

Welcome back! Glad to see you are healthy and safe. Loss is different for everyone and never appologize for taking needed time for yourself. When you have the energy and are ready to explore we are with you! The egg though...maybe leave that behind 😉

@jaebeommie 2 года назад

I found your channel through Sharla and I’m so glad I did. I’m sorry for your loss and wish you nothing but happiness and health moving forward 💖

@milesnugent5916 Год назад

The first time I went to Japan I shared a room just like this with a friend and man was it cramped. Thankfully we didn't spend much time in it besides to sleep but my group of friends all gathered in there to watch GOT when S was airing, it was a good time lol

@WabbitCrouton 2 года назад

Thank you for sharing your experience and sorry for your loss.

@firephoenix813 2 года назад

I am sorry for your loss. The "absentmindedly leaving key in room" was kinda funny

@JourneyPT 2 года назад

Sorry for your loss. Really nice video. Glad you are back. Best regards from Portugal.

@chrislessard975 Год назад

I am glad that this part of entering Japan is over! It feels like a prison. A lost is never easy, especially if you are not expecting. You have built a great community and we will always send our love and support your way Norm.