It's time to plan this years adventure!!
So over the next 2-4 weeks, we are going to plan things out together right here on Patreon and have what might be our best adventure yet!!
This time... I have already decided the area!!
UPDATE 2
Friday 14th 22:00 here!!!
Coco Rico Cafe
https://maps.app.goo.gl/SCpj65MZYXhp1UCK8?g_st=ic
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Hey all!!
So there are a few ppl in Vancouver!
Wanted to open up the chance for us to grab coffee or dinner~
While schedules for the week are still in the air…
If you CAN do coffee/dinner, ...
2023-04-11 15:45:44 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey beautiful people!!
I'll be in Vancouver from Monday of this week, and at the Sakura Days festival on the following weekend!!
While its proven somewhat impossible to secure a venue...
If anyone is in Vancouver, I'd love to do a group dinner or something of that sort!!
If you are in Vancouver, let me know down below, and let's see if we can't get something set up!
I lost this file for a week... so it's late
but hopefully timeless...
2023-03-25 04:21:08 +0000 UTC View PostHey everyone!
So discord software seems to be in a mood....
Some patrons have reported that they have lost access to the Discord server after this month’s renewal.
If you are experiencing a similar problem, please try re-linking your Patreon account to your Discord account, and checking again.
You may also need to agree to the server rules again, as well.
To know for sure, check your Discord profile in the server for the Verified Patron role. &nb...
Didn't see this one coming at all
2023-03-10 00:05:38 +0000 UTC View Post
Looking at how YOU can get involved in the 2023 Adventures here on Tokyo Lens!! See you in the comments below!!
2023-03-06 14:00:11 +0000 UTC View Post
Over the last year we have...
- set up the studio together
- kicked off pilot training
- done countless secret livestreams
- hangouts on discord, and meetups in person
- and about 20+ other things that won't fit this list
And in the next week, our 2023 really kicks off with a brand new Patreon-planned adventure, multiple videos dropping, the comeback of the podcast, and the launch of the Tokyo Lens Patreon Hangout Calendar (or at least phase 1 of it!!)
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2023-02-24 09:20:24 +0000 UTC View PostWelcome to the new year everyone!!
And to everyone who is NEW... Welcome to this side of the adventure!! (Don't forget to check out your welcome email for access info to things like the Patreon Secret Instagram and Discord... where I hang out quite a bit!)
Of course starting with Gratitude above all else! Thank you so much for this.
I want to share a few examples, and then group up some big patreon content blocks for you to enjoy!
F...
2023-01-08 11:43:53 +0000 UTC View Post
After 3 years, I finally made it back for a real visit. And THIS is how it played out...
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Honestly though... 5 days may not have been enough (definitely wasn't)
Didn't expect it to play out like this though!
2023-01-08 11:19:05 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey squad!! How is everyone?
There is a LOT to talk about, ranging from flight giveaways (did I mention I was planning on doing a Patreon-ONLY one? hehe) all the way to ongoing Patreon projects, a potential meetup calendar, and more!
But for today I want to talk about one simple thing: I just took a break.
I prepped for this one (on the youtube side at least) so many may not have even noticed. But many did notice as well and so I thought it would be nice to share.
<... 2022-11-20 09:28:09 +0000 UTC View Post
WATCH PART 1 FIRST: https://youtu.be/BLhOR8p3kdw
If step 1 wasn't borderline insultingly simple enough for you, here comes an even simpler step 2!!
But don't stress! Just imagine painting Miyagi's fence, or waxing his car (Karate Kid reference... yes) - It will all come together in the end!!
You just need to get really good at Each step And this... this is an important one!
2022-10-16 13:56:09 +0000 UTC View Post
And it begins... With a step so simple that it almost feels insulting But for those of you who are familiar with how much I like to hide Easter eggs, and tie things together, you will appreciate this step in the lessons to come
This step will come in handy for not only the lessons that will follow
but also for beginners or anyone who might feel overwhelmed and have absolutely no clue where to start (Because I've been there... So I've got your back!)
The "Goog...
THIS SHOULD BE THE LINK FOR THE ONLINE MEETUP!!
https://meet.google.com/heg-etju-iir
that... that deserves all caps
I am thinking... Thursday Evening (15th) around 7pm at.. THE NEXT STAGE!
I know 99% of people are NOT in Japan or Tokyo right now lol
but for the few that are, I would love to do this as a trial run.
If you are available, please drop it in the comments belo...
2022-09-11 12:44:12 +0000 UTC View PostTried
Tested
True
This has given me so much
And I am over-the-moon excited to share it
Starting 11:45pm JST -- Let's turn on a little bit of "whoa!"
NEW STREAM LINK https://youtu.be/z3KzpEOq8ak
2022-08-25 12:56:01 +0000 UTC View PostHey All!!
So it's just about time to announce some winners for the "guess where the new studio which is in Akihabara is located, cuz I totally didnt give away that it was in Akihabara" Contest!
We will do that Tomorrow Thursday the 25th somewhere between 10 and 11pm JST!!
I will create and share a link for a livestream and we will
a) Talk about Winners and Prizes!
b) Talk about the upcoming "Explore like Norm" project and its format!
c) Tal...
2022-08-24 15:30:52 +0000 UTC View Post
As of this post, yearly memberships now have the maximum discount that the Patreon system will allow me to put!!
While not everyone can do a yearly membership, I wanted to try to make it easier on those who are down for spending a full year on this side of the adventure!!
Between the videos, new podcast series, meetups, daily discord hangout, secret instagram account, patron-suggested-content, and events we do... there is a lot to cover in a year!!
Every day o...
2022-08-20 16:20:56 +0000 UTC View PostSo the yearly discount drops Tomorrow!! (Saturday) [Nighttime JST]
The maximum discount that Patreon will allow me to put is 16% so we will start there!!
And every day or two for the next 2 weeks, the discount will decrease by about 1%... because, fun. lol
[PS might do a bit of a birthday stream somewhere around tuesday night for anyone who just wants to hang out and drink~]
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And on to the question...
There are 2 formats...
2022-08-19 06:55:09 +0000 UTC View Post
Kicking off soon... we are learning how to explore and find hidden places in Japan and beyond!! Only here on the Tokyo Lens Patreon!
A multi-video series, culminating in a final build-your-own-adventure project!
From within the city, to out in the countryside, you will learn how to take your exploration to the next level! And then you will have a chance to plan out your dream trip to Japan using your new skills!
What's more... there will be prizes!
Including a 1-hour o...
2022-08-17 14:42:58 +0000 UTC View PostI struggled with this for farrrrrrrrrrr too long before finally figuring it out.
For years I let it hold me back, and didn't realize that this massive personality flaw, could actually be turned into an absolute super power.
And I am 100% confident that you can do it to...
2022-08-16 11:51:49 +0000 UTC View Post
Click on the YouTube video to come join the live chat!!
2022-08-05 13:01:42 +0000 UTC View Post
August 2022 kicks off a brand new chapter for the Tokyo Lens Patreon.
A chapter of amazing collaborative projects that you and me work on together.
Patreon hangouts both online and in person [who's up for a boat tour?]
Insider reveals, commentary, tips and tricks, and so much more~
Brace yourself! Whether you are dreaming of Japan on a daily basis, or here and just trying to make every day a little better.... This is all for you!
Sure we have the new weekly Podca...
2022-07-28 15:18:54 +0000 UTC View PostSo sidestepping from our Things I've Learned episode into a sidebar so long that it became an entire podcast of its own...
The next 2 weeks here on Patreon will be a slow unfold of exciting reveals and new things for us to do together!
Stay tuned and see you all... Real Soon!
2022-07-21 14:22:05 +0000 UTC View PostI am so happy to say that we are officially kicking off year 5 on Tokyo Lens!
And with that I wanted to do a special podcast episode LIVE on our secret instagram account!
Thank you all so much and enjoy!!
PS.... a new episode dropping in just a few days!
2022-07-18 15:48:04 +0000 UTC View Post
So for episode 02 of the Things I've Learned adventure... I wanted to give some context! Much needed context for looking over past projects and adventures!
There are actually 8.5 days in a week... Sometimes
In the last year I have been fortunate and healthy enough to put out over 100 videos and livestreams, get a captains license, and even start flight training. All of this while still having time with people IRL, and running an entire company with Ki&Ki!
And believe it ...
2022-07-11 13:00:01 +0000 UTC View PostHey Beautiful People!! Norm here!
How is your day going so far?
Summer is here, and along with it a new set of adventures!
But here on Patreon, I want to kick off some 2022 fun just for us!
So I have dropped a list down below of Patreon projects that I may or may not currently have in the works (^-^)
Which one are YOU most excited about? Click your choice and leave me your thoughts in the comments!!
Note: While you can choose m... 2022-07-07 01:45:25 +0000 UTC View Post
And here we go! Starting off with Episode 01 (because... that's where we start right??)
We are talking about 1 tip for INFINITELY better photo and video.
Whether it be on your camera, your phone, or even... a potato!
I can say without hesitation that if you boiled down most of what I do on youtube or in my photography to a single tip... it would be this.
And what's more... is that the more you understand it, the deeper it gets
The first time I heard this, I...
2022-07-04 12:00:01 +0000 UTC View Post
