Tokyo Lens

WEEK-LONG Tokyo Lens Hangout - Feb 2026 [Announcement]

Come hang out with me for a day or for the whole week!! Hangouts, Meals, Drinks, Events, and so much more!
THE SITE: https://www.itstokyolens.com/themeetup2026

The Interview...

So, let’s rewind the VHS of life back to late last year — that’s 2024, by the way. I know, right? These years are speeding past like someone hit the fast-forward button and lost the remote. Some of you might have seen Norm post a video on Tokyo Lens recruiting for a new member of the team. It was a video that went up and down quicker than an elevator programmed by a toddler that's eaten WAY too much Haribo. Now, this wasn’t your average job listing. Oh no. It was like a stealth missio...

A NEW Voice Enters the Room...

Right then, Konnichiwa from Tokyo!
I'm Max, your friendly, slightly bewildered second-hand who's been part of the creative madness with Norm for a few short months now. You'll usually find me glued to a screen, trying to make sense of things like "how Norm edited or shot that thing" , learning the basics of thumbnail creation, and working my way through the backlog of over 500 Tokyo Lens videos! Plus, occasionally making a truly decent cup of tea - surprisingly hard to find good tea bags ...

11:30PM JST TODAY!! Extended Okazaki Vid - Patreon Drop - No Ads!

Keep your eyes on Patreon today!!

Australia Changed Things....

I know we have a backlog of episode requests, but if there is anything you would like to see an episode about, drop it down below!

The Ultimate Tokyo Tuesday - LIVE Q&A - The ONLY one of 2024

Not going to want to miss this one!!

Why Do I Have SO MANY Security Cameras?! [Tokyo Tuesday Special Edition]

You Asked.... I Answered!!

See you all down below!!

Tokyo Tuesday's.... ARE BACK!! [Patreon Exclusive]

The single most requested comeback on Tokyo Lens EVER: Tokyo Tuesday's -- ARE BACK!

But not just that... They are coming back with a special twist to make them better than ever!

Starting this week, get a special peek at what is to come, and... Leave input that will shape the entire series of videos that follows!!
Ever had a topic you wanted covered, or a question you just needed answered?
Ever thought, "I would love Tokyo Lens to do a video on XYX"? - This is your chance! 2024-07-30 01:30:54 +0000 UTC View Post

Tokyo Tuesdays ARE BACK!! And Better Than Ever!!

I've gotten more requests for Tokyo Tuesday's than any other content in the history of the channel. And so we are bringing them back - With a very special twist!

These PATREON Exclusive Videos will be similar to the originals with one major important change: They will be highly customized for YOU!!

Welcome to a brand new series with a classic twist available only here on Patreon!

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If you're newish and don't know what Tokyo Tuesday's are (were)

--- Th...

The Adventure That Started it ALL...

Mid-way prepped for a Patreon video drop (I have SEVERAL backlogged!)
But as we patiently wait on that (Thank you btw!!) I wanted to share something with you...

a re-release of what might be my favorite behind-the-scenes vid ever

I am actually thinking of releasing this one publicly at some point! (Maybe on Tokyo Lens Explore?)

But in my re-watch, I realized that so much of what we have now was born from this video!!

And so for anyone and everyone new... Here you ar...

Animazement Hangout (With a Special Patreon Surprise!)

Hey all!!

For those not on discord or instagram, I am sharing the link to the tickets for the Animazement hangout this weekend!!

There will even be a special surprise for the Patreon members who are able to make it to this hangout!!!

Heres the link: https://bit.ly/TokyoLensRaleigh

See you all... Real Soon!

ANNOUNCEMENT: The Adventure Begins!! [And You're Invited!]

Big Announcement Today!!

I am having you guys help me plan a massive multi-day multi-location adventure here in Japan!!

New locations and livestreams every day with one massive video to tie it all together

And YOU get to help choose where we are going!!

Who remembers THIS vid? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4gjcsa7xlo2024-04-07 10:06:39 +0000 UTC View Post

Patreon Public Special - Escaping Japan's Craziest Temple

A bit of a special one this week!
I actually spent the night at this temple, and it was amazing!!
If you haven't seen the main video, it's here: https://youtu.be/2IIJPaS84GE

I loved this place, and 100% recommend everyone to go if you get the chance!!
Let me know what you thought down below!

Tokyo Lens Studio Hangout / Open-House

Yup! That's right!! As promised in the livestream, we are going for it!

This Friday (2nd) the studio will be open from 19:00 to 21:00 for Patreon members to 

• Meet and Greet (Hangout!)
• Snack and Drink 
• Get Photos
• Grab one of the last Shimayama Pins!

For those who don't have Discord access - I will add the studio address to this post on the day!

If you are able to come - Please let me...

Secrets, Meetups, and More...

Hey everyone!! 

For anyone who was able to make the stream, I hope you enjoyed it! That may have been the most fun stream I have done yet!! (We still can't find Jay though...)

Thinking of briefly opening the studio for an hour for drop-bys one day this week
If you are in Japan, let me know in the comments down below!

And now a few extras!

#1: as Promised, here is a 30% off promo code that essentially gives you any of the tokyo lens explore always stuff somehow ...

Dear Patreon - Things Are About To Change

As promised, here is this mornings livestream from the secret instagram!!

I would LOVE to hear from you below!!

It's 2013 Again!! - I Probably Shouldn't Have Made This Video...

Hope everyone's Holiday season is going well!~

TODAYS MEETUP - FINAL CALL

EDIT:

this is the final call for anyone planning to come today

At the moment it looks like there will be seven of us total~ if you haven’t confirmed, so so below!!

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Hey everyone!!

I intended to post this over a week ago… But I have been on the road shooting content, nonstop for the past couple of days, and time got out of hand ! Lol

In case you hadn’t heard already… We are doing a meet up at the Tokyo lens studio Saturday night (...

NEW CHANNEL ALERT!!

Thought it was about time!!

Get so many requests and questions that I don't have time to make full videos for anymore, so welcome to the brand new channel.... Tokyo Lens Shorts!

YouTube.com/@TokyoLensShorts 

Fun minis and for the first while, I'm going to aim to do at least 3-5 weekly!!

While there will be some cuts from Tokyo Lens vids from time to time, the goal is mostly short, origina...

TokyoLens Studio Pop-in Hour (Saturday Oct 28th)

So while a full-fledged meetup was just a bit too tough (but will happen in November!)... Tomorrow, Saturday October 28th, the studio will be open for Patreon Pop-in visitors from 5pm to 6pm (last Entry 17:45)

IPA's are very welcome lol
And feel free to bring drinks for yourself too!! (^_-) haha

You may also want to bring at least 500 yen!! It's definitely not required at all!! But trust me when I say.... you might wanna bring it

To any and all who can make it,...

Tokyo Lens Studio Hangout (Oct/Nov 2023)

Want to get an in-studio hangout going sometime soon!!

So let's take a look at some potential date options!!

ALL DATES WOULD BE EVENING

What day would work best for you? Let me know and leave a comment if you think you can make it!

SPECIAL STREAM: The Full Tour & BTS And Then...

Today is the day!!

To all those who can tune in, I will see you there!!
And to all those looking forward to watching the replay, there is a lot in store!!

See you all at 9:30PM. JST!!

SPECIAL EDITION LIVESTREAM - FRIDAY 9:30PM JAPAN TIME

This... is going to be a special one.

On top of doing a FULL tour and Q&A of Shimayama San's shop, we have a few additional special plans for this Patreon-only special edition livestream~

Come hang out!!

Link will be posted here to Patreon before the stream goes live!

My Apology

Long overdue

WOW!! IT ACTUALLY HAPPENED!!

I can reuse old photos right? Lol

Amazingly… another year has passed and I am still alive and kicking!! Today, the 22nd is that day I celebrate being born, and what an amazing day it has been~

I’m smelling the scent of livestreams coming soon!! So keep your eyes peeled on Patreon and Tokyo Lens Explore!!

And a reminder: as a celebration for birthday month, all yearly memberships are at the maximum possible discount that Patreon allows until the end of the month!!...