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Amazing how it has been empty for 6 years but looks like it was only abandoned yesterday. I think in most other parts of the World, my home of the UK included, this would have been stripped for parts and laid bare within 24 hours of the lights going out. Very cool video Norm.
Highly depends on the specific regions. I know plenty of abandoned houses in my (larger) area and they're perfectly fine. Those who look like they're abandoned for decades do so because they are. This is not about Japan vs the rest of the world (what a shallow mindset that would be anyway), this is about context. Btw: By FAR not all abandoned buildings look as neat as that, not even in Japan. ;)
@@TokyoLensExplore actually Costco in Toronto (Markham) used to use this system delivery money to/from office and cashier back then... and btw, donno what u were thinking closing that door on rooftop behind you.. LOL..
I have to say, I'm still a bit nervous about you entering the building alone. If there were structural problems, you could get into trouble fairly quickly. It's always good to have an "exploring buddy" just in case. That being said, I really enjoy this unusual content. It's fascinating to see how much stuff was just left when the hotel closed. It does look like there hasn't been too much vandalism (yet!) I find it a bit depressing when everything is plastered with graffiti, and anything remotely breakable is smashed. A really interesting video. Thank you for taking the time to go back and explore again.
@@TokyoLensExplore do take care of yourself and not fall sick getting caught in the rain ~~ Would suck if we can't get to enjoy more of these wonderful vicarious moments when the whole world is stuck not being able to visit~~!!
When you went into the office you mentioned being excited about something and you probably unconsciously swung the camera just far enough that I got a glimpse of the tubes and I got excited and knew that had to be it. Sitting in my bedroom at 11 pm I exclaimed aloud, "Vacuum tubes?! Sweet!" 😁 Then I felt like a nerd, but that's ok...also every time I see Christmas decorations I invisibly check it on my mental "urbex bingo" lol! The only thing I have ever taken was with permission from the cabin of a long passed family member. It's a pot trivet that says, "The hurrier I go the behinder I get," and it stays with my jewelry bench. It will find use there again some day but in college it was just a message I needed.
This is the first time I feel like I'm watching a real scene from a Zombie apocalypse type of movie, where you explore abandoned buildings for supplies. Honestly, you could furnish a simple dwelling with the stuff here
Some parts really do look kind of still lived in. Not sure how the situation is regarding homelessness in Japan, but it would probably be a good spot to spend the night if the only other option is outside.
Guessing that the roof was used for drying laundry/airing our futons. I really thought the door was going to lock behind you when you closed the roof door.
Yeah. The spin dryer only removes most of the water; my college gym and my local YMCA both have them for drying swimwear. The greenhouse would be nice and warm but the slide open side panes would give enough airflow to quickly dry things like towels, pillowcases, and sheets/futon covers.
I'm sure that's not the only early climax to occur there. Awesome video - it's amazing how quickly places like this degrade without proper upkeep and environmental controls, despite being fully enclosed.
This place is really amazing man! I love the greenhouse on the roof. I could grow plants there, paint that huge view all day and watch the sky at night. I wish I could just move in tomorrow and never leave.
I love these explore videos 😍 I was thinking about the greenhouse, maybe it was used for drying all the bedclothes? could that work? it could be great to not worry about the rain 😅
I love linguistics and the quirks of different languages. At about 15:10 when you mentioned your "biggest sadness" I couldn't help but feel that was very Japanese. I've also noted some times where you felt compelled to use a Japanese word instead of English. I admire your submersion in the language.
You could argue that the fish eye effect is intentional. And it was to make the video look somewhat creepy. The flowers on the floor were super weird. Who needs hair remover when you have suspicious liquids found in abandoned buildings! Cool telescope too.
It’s crazy that some stuff is in great condition after all that time and I can’t beleive the walkie talkies still work ! That’s actually really really cool 😁
It would be so funny if when Norm was pushing all those buttons, someone else was walking around the building getting freaked out by lights turning on and off 😂 too bad the power was out though
ahh yes pneumatic tubes, they were invented in Victorian England in 1799 and was hugely popularized in the 1800s. I listened to a podcast called ridiculous history about the subject of them. surprisingly fascinating that something that old fashioned is still seen as cool and futuristic, perhaps maybe because it's a niche technology. edit: also, I'm loving your abandoned places & urbex videos. 👍
I love exploring abandoned locations. It's so surprising, that the office there looks almost untouched with all of the stuff inside 😯 and the view from the rooftop is so stunning! 🤩
Thanks for the adventure Norm! Definitely made my exploring soul happy as I sit at home with a fractured foot from my own exploring. 👍🏽 Stay safe and have fun camping!
I don't know what it is, but seeing remnants of a place just left behind like this is always so fascinating. All the detritus of different lives still being scattered about somehow make me wonder what the stories are behind everything. Thanks for the tour, Norm!
Absolutely loved this. Japan is way too expensive to visit for me right now so these satisfy that travel bug. I definitely like to explore abandoned places where I live but Japan seems to be nice about leaving everything in its place... it make is to much more interesting. I envisioned an eating place in the green house, because of the view and the chairs. It was probably used for something like that since the trash there wasn’t plant stuff imo. Can’t wait to see more of these videos!
That tour was so interesting! Really enjoyed seeing the old key transfering system as well as the green house on top of the building :) Thank you for brightening my day with your amazing content, Norm^^
Almost had a heart attack when you were talking about squatters, I thought I heard a door opening in the distance turns out it was someone closing a door in my house 😑🤣
I love your abandoned buildings content, and I really don't know why. It should be spooky or unnerving, but you make it actually kind of relaxing and calming.
The green house could have been used for drying clothes/bed sheets or growing vegetables for the guests to purchase. It might have also served as an area for people to enjoy.
Always a joy getting walked through these abandoned places and trying to piece together what happened. Cheers for braving it out so we don't have to! Honestly I was just getting Resident Evil vibes the whole time haha!
I've only seen these buildings from the outside so it's nice and intriguing to see these abandoned buildings. Just to mention the greenhouse at the rooftop, it is for the wet laundry to dry even in winter.
The hotel intercom/phone systems I've encountered in the past 3 years looked like what you showed or older. It doesn't seem to be technology that is upgraded as often as other things.
My stomach _dropped_ when you closed that door, omg.. ^^ But that rooftop, the view over the valley and lake, quiet and sunny, all the space to yourself - wonderful place, wonderful time.
I’ve only seen the vacuum tubes in banks and movies! It is so cool seeing abandoned buildings! For being abandoned back on 2015 everything seems to be in pretty good shape other than the sketch walkways
Catching up on the videos on the new channel, looking forward to all that is coming. Your channel has become an even more exciting adventure as each year passes
Just so you know, if you look this place up on google maps, there is a car exiting this place. The image was taken on 4/28/2018. There is definitely activity in that love hotel
@@TokyoLensExplore It was as fun to watch as I thought! It was cool to see places missed in the other stream. The idea that someone else might have looted the place after you made the other video is an interesting thought, too. Thanks for the video!
so I am actually watching the playback of the live stream now, and, and I had mentioned earlier that the shelves in that room with the broken window were taken, but it's not only there, in the small room you peak into at 17:00 has also had it's shelf removed everything seems to still be there except the shelving units. The little black door at 19:55 was open in the live stream
Oh, it *is* a revisit rather than a rerun. That was a great livestream. :) (I'll be back a little later to watch this. Thought I'd say that sometimes ultrawide makes things on the street too small to identify but in a place like this it's lookin cool. I'd probably have eyes on a swivel and a couple prime lenses like my trusty old 85. I often feel like I'm on your shoulder picking out tighter shots :))
23:27 It doesn't look like the telescope has been stripped of parts, in fact, I'd say it's totally usable! That's a reflector telescope, which uses small mirrors instead of lenses to enlarge an image. The spotting scope and eyepiece still appear to be attached, too. If anyone was going to strip something from it they'd take the equatorial mount, which is probably worth at least $150.
Funny thing about the vacume tube system. In Norway the bigger hospitals still uses this. Its way more effective to get samples and other things like that around the hospital.
I love the video! Abandoned buildings in Japan amaze me... You need to do one thing though, get a great respirator if you keep getting into abandoned buildings! You don't want to get sick from mold or other toxic stuff. (Birds droppings can make the air toxic in a closed space)
Welcome to the new channel!! **MAKE SURE TO TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS FOR THIS CHANNEL!!** That way you don't miss any livestreams or premieres!!
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Exciting times
These types of adventures are the best :)
Road trip planning sounds awesome!
Perhaps the green house was for growing aphrodisiac herbs
22:30 Growing marijuana
You were WAY too brave to close that door on the rooftop.
I thought the exact same thing - ditto to that !
Amazing how it has been empty for 6 years but looks like it was only abandoned yesterday. I think in most other parts of the World, my home of the UK included, this would have been stripped for parts and laid bare within 24 hours of the lights going out. Very cool video Norm.
Yea in the US someone would have come in and ripped out any cooper wiring that was present so they could sell it as scrap
exactly my thoughts. In 6 years this would look like an active warzone.
Highly depends on the specific regions. I know plenty of abandoned houses in my (larger) area and they're perfectly fine. Those who look like they're abandoned for decades do so because they are.
This is not about Japan vs the rest of the world (what a shallow mindset that would be anyway), this is about context.
Btw: By FAR not all abandoned buildings look as neat as that, not even in Japan. ;)
Almost all the banks I've ever used have a vacuum tube system for the drive through area. Same with drive through pharmacies. They are fun.
Too cool! Super jealous lol
@@TokyoLensExplore actually Costco in Toronto (Markham) used to use this system delivery money to/from office and cashier back then...
and btw, donno what u were thinking closing that door on rooftop behind you.. LOL..
they sure have bought this telescope to watch the comet flying over Itomori
I have to say, I'm still a bit nervous about you entering the building alone. If there were structural problems, you could get into trouble fairly quickly. It's always good to have an "exploring buddy" just in case. That being said, I really enjoy this unusual content. It's fascinating to see how much stuff was just left when the hotel closed. It does look like there hasn't been too much vandalism (yet!) I find it a bit depressing when everything is plastered with graffiti, and anything remotely breakable is smashed. A really interesting video. Thank you for taking the time to go back and explore again.
It's so crazy how everything just gets left behind, like everyone's just planning to come back the next day
Having a bad mental health day but this did help a bit. Thanks for going back and exploring the hotel more! its so interesting to see
Now to add to my loop. must get these "genuine" watch hours up.
that was fun~~~ sitting with a nice Gin & Tonic and ending my long day with a Norm "not-so-live-stream"
I had a blast too!
@@TokyoLensExplore do take care of yourself and not fall sick getting caught in the rain ~~
Would suck if we can't get to enjoy more of these wonderful vicarious moments when the whole world is stuck not being able to visit~~!!
worth to come back to this place and make a whole new video for it, Nice!
Glad you thought so too!
When you went into the office you mentioned being excited about something and you probably unconsciously swung the camera just far enough that I got a glimpse of the tubes and I got excited and knew that had to be it. Sitting in my bedroom at 11 pm I exclaimed aloud, "Vacuum tubes?! Sweet!" 😁 Then I felt like a nerd, but that's ok...also every time I see Christmas decorations I invisibly check it on my mental "urbex bingo" lol! The only thing I have ever taken was with permission from the cabin of a long passed family member. It's a pot trivet that says, "The hurrier I go the behinder I get," and it stays with my jewelry bench. It will find use there again some day but in college it was just a message I needed.
Perfect way to get started on my day. Morning all 👋
good morning!
This is the first time I feel like I'm watching a real scene from a Zombie apocalypse type of movie, where you explore abandoned buildings for supplies.
Honestly, you could furnish a simple dwelling with the stuff here
Some parts really do look kind of still lived in. Not sure how the situation is regarding homelessness in Japan, but it would probably be a good spot to spend the night if the only other option is outside.
Guessing that the roof was used for drying laundry/airing our futons. I really thought the door was going to lock behind you when you closed the roof door.
Yeah. The spin dryer only removes most of the water; my college gym and my local YMCA both have them for drying swimwear. The greenhouse would be nice and warm but the slide open side panes would give enough airflow to quickly dry things like towels, pillowcases, and sheets/futon covers.
You're reading my mind 😂😂
@@Just1Nora could also grow some flowers and other decorative greenery in it as well, help add some life and color to the rooms and public spaces
I'm sure that's not the only early climax to occur there. Awesome video - it's amazing how quickly places like this degrade without proper upkeep and environmental controls, despite being fully enclosed.
Something different and I think that you were so brave to go there by yourself!
Hope that you don't get wet at the campsite!
Stay safe!
This place is really amazing man! I love the greenhouse on the roof. I could grow plants there, paint that huge view all day and watch the sky at night. I wish I could just move in tomorrow and never leave.
I love these explore videos 😍
I was thinking about the greenhouse, maybe it was used for drying all the bedclothes? could that work? it could be great to not worry about the rain 😅
Yay you went back! Thanks for the video. I’m impressed that you didn’t take the clock cause it’s AWESOME!
Brilliant, urban exploration and Japan. Perfect! 👍
i have no clue why, but i got the most overwhelming feeling of sadness/nostalgia watching this video and seeing this hotel, sooooo weird
I love the switch board in the office. That was awesome. The tubes too! So cool
The abandoned building exploration videos are my favorite! I recommended you to some of my friends when the topic of abandoned buildings came up.
Just sat down to begin work for the day, this will be much more exciting!
hope you enjoyedit!
@@TokyoLensExplore It was neat! I kept anticipating something jumping out at you though :O
I love linguistics and the quirks of different languages. At about 15:10 when you mentioned your "biggest sadness" I couldn't help but feel that was very Japanese. I've also noted some times where you felt compelled to use a Japanese word instead of English. I admire your submersion in the language.
Thanks again for going back for more footage of this place!
Thank you for joining alongh!
You could argue that the fish eye effect is intentional. And it was to make the video look somewhat creepy. The flowers on the floor were super weird. Who needs hair remover when you have suspicious liquids found in abandoned buildings! Cool telescope too.
Hi Norm,
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Wow this is such a cool place! I love the bank style tube delivery system they had! Probably helped keep things extra anonymous!
Amazing retro office. Walkie Talkie still works ... I'm going to go out & buy myself a Japanese walkie Talkie like that one 🙂
It’s crazy that some stuff is in great condition after all that time and I can’t beleive the walkie talkies still work ! That’s actually really really cool 😁
Was great to see this - I love the mix of clean looking and wrecked
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It would be so funny if when Norm was pushing all those buttons, someone else was walking around the building getting freaked out by lights turning on and off 😂 too bad the power was out though
First one I actually made it on time to and it was a follow up to one of my favourite vids. Keep the awesome content coming, loving it all :)
omg just like the anthem of the heart, hey if no one else is gonna make the connection i will
Ah! Im loving all these abandoned building videos 🥰 Just be safe!
Norm slowly but surely turning into an urbex channel and im not even complaining 😂
Really nifty building exploration, and that view is honestly spectacular, gosh. Hope the camping went well despite the incoming downpour.
That pod tubes are really awesome
they really are!!
Great video Norm, too many marshmallow stairs though lol. I hope you had a good time filming this, I loved it.
ahh yes pneumatic tubes, they were invented in Victorian England in 1799 and was hugely popularized in the 1800s. I listened to a podcast called ridiculous history about the subject of them. surprisingly fascinating that something that old fashioned is still seen as cool and futuristic, perhaps maybe because it's a niche technology.
edit: also, I'm loving your abandoned places & urbex videos. 👍
I love exploring abandoned locations. It's so surprising, that the office there looks almost untouched with all of the stuff inside 😯 and the view from the rooftop is so stunning! 🤩
Thanks for the adventure Norm! Definitely made my exploring soul happy as I sit at home with a fractured foot from my own exploring. 👍🏽 Stay safe and have fun camping!
I’m about start watching now. I couldn’t make it back before the premier was over though.
i like learning about old places and their history if any is available.
There is nothing better to conclude my day off than watching one of these videos. In a way they are simultaneously thrilling and soothing.
Those vacuum chutes are the coolest! Ive seen them in use in some hospitals (to deliver blood samples to lab, etc)
How everything looks so neat in the room? Once i left my room for a weak and when i came back there was dust pretty much everywhere.
Oh god ik this isn't itomori but that lake still makes me cry
I don't know what it is, but seeing remnants of a place just left behind like this is always so fascinating. All the detritus of different lives still being scattered about somehow make me wonder what the stories are behind everything. Thanks for the tour, Norm!
Absolutely loved this. Japan is way too expensive to visit for me right now so these satisfy that travel bug. I definitely like to explore abandoned places where I live but Japan seems to be nice about leaving everything in its place... it make is to much more interesting. I envisioned an eating place in the green house, because of the view and the chairs. It was probably used for something like that since the trash there wasn’t plant stuff imo. Can’t wait to see more of these videos!
Those vacuum types only made me think of the lifts in Launch Base Zone in Sonic 3 & Knuckles XD
That tour was so interesting! Really enjoyed seeing the old key transfering system as well as the green house on top of the building :) Thank you for brightening my day with your amazing content, Norm^^
Almost had a heart attack when you were talking about squatters, I thought I heard a door opening in the distance turns out it was someone closing a door in my house 😑🤣
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I love your abandoned buildings content, and I really don't know why. It should be spooky or unnerving, but you make it actually kind of relaxing and calming.
Whoa I've never seen a pneumatic tube message system like that outside of the Bioshock game
So excited, and slightly repelled by the screen cap! :P
its wonderful istn it lol
16:40 i saw your reflection and freaked out for a seconds lmao
The green house could have been used for drying clothes/bed sheets or growing vegetables for the guests to purchase. It might have also served as an area for people to enjoy.
Always a joy getting walked through these abandoned places and trying to piece together what happened. Cheers for braving it out so we don't have to! Honestly I was just getting Resident Evil vibes the whole time haha!
There is something oddly beautiful and fascinating about this place. Grab me one of those tube sets for my retro wideo game consoles! 😁
24:38 I had the same exact thought when you let the door closed behind you 😂 "dude the door!!! haven't you seen the hangover?"
I've only seen these buildings from the outside so it's nice and intriguing to see these abandoned buildings. Just to mention the greenhouse at the rooftop, it is for the wet laundry to dry even in winter.
More of these please. 🙏🙏🙏
Top quality content as always 👍
The hotel intercom/phone systems I've encountered in the past 3 years looked like what you showed or older. It doesn't seem to be technology that is upgraded as often as other things.
Always amazes me how many abandon buildings there are and how many your are allowed to go in.
My stomach _dropped_ when you closed that door, omg.. ^^
But that rooftop, the view over the valley and lake, quiet and sunny, all the space to yourself - wonderful place, wonderful time.
While many youtubers makes vdos of abandoned places as horror vdos, your Videos are so mesmerizing and entertaining than other youtubers
I’ve only seen the vacuum tubes in banks and movies! It is so cool seeing abandoned buildings! For being abandoned back on 2015 everything seems to be in pretty good shape other than the sketch walkways
Man I wish this was longer you should bring a big flash light and see what's in the other rooms with someone
Those tubes are fun!! The only place I've seen those used is at the bank or pharmacy when getting your money or medications.
I've heard stories about a love hotel or two that was out in the sticks that has been known to be haunted.
16:15 Some need the shelving units.
Wah I’d love to have a look through that telescope, such a beautiful view of the lake as well from up there
Some of the rooms not bad. Cool
Love the simple style of the video! Thanks Norm!
Every time I see people explore these abandoned buildings in Japan it feels like real life fallout, searching for supplies in the ruins.
Catching up on the videos on the new channel, looking forward to all that is coming. Your channel has become an even more exciting adventure as each year passes
I love looking at the Abandon buildings And saying all the stuff that was left.
This is so fascinating and interesting !! Thank you so much for you exploration and for sharing it with the world!
Just so you know, if you look this place up on google maps, there is a car exiting this place. The image was taken on 4/28/2018. There is definitely activity in that love hotel
What a great explore. Such a wonderful time capsule (with equally wonderful vacuum capsules!) of a place.
You can still get milk in glass bottles delivered here in the UK by your local milkman on an electric milk float 😊
Perfect to watch it before sleeping
8:51 no way ! Almost 400 vids and NOW you tell me this!
What a nice surprise video! Thanks Norm.
Thanks for joining!
I'm glad I'm here on time for the premier. It starts at 10:45 pm here so this'll be fun!
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@@TokyoLensExplore It was as fun to watch as I thought! It was cool to see places missed in the other stream. The idea that someone else might have looted the place after you made the other video is an interesting thought, too. Thanks for the video!
haha ..telechopee...Thanks Norm..another good video. Keep it up!
so I am actually watching the playback of the live stream now, and, and I had mentioned earlier that the shelves in that room with the broken window were taken, but it's not only there, in the small room you peak into at 17:00 has also had it's shelf removed everything seems to still be there except the shelving units. The little black door at 19:55 was open in the live stream
So good! Love it!
can we create a special event calling it "Norms abandoned rooftop pop-up bar" ? 😁
Oh, it *is* a revisit rather than a rerun. That was a great livestream. :) (I'll be back a little later to watch this. Thought I'd say that sometimes ultrawide makes things on the street too small to identify but in a place like this it's lookin cool. I'd probably have eyes on a swivel and a couple prime lenses like my trusty old 85. I often feel like I'm on your shoulder picking out tighter shots :))
23:27 It doesn't look like the telescope has been stripped of parts, in fact, I'd say it's totally usable! That's a reflector telescope, which uses small mirrors instead of lenses to enlarge an image. The spotting scope and eyepiece still appear to be attached, too. If anyone was going to strip something from it they'd take the equatorial mount, which is probably worth at least $150.
Brilliant stream as always. Thank you.
Thank you amber, and again... Happy Birthday!
@@TokyoLensExplore Thanks. :)
Funny thing about the vacume tube system. In Norway the bigger hospitals still uses this. Its way more effective to get samples and other things like that around the hospital.
Good morning everyone, have a great almost Friday! 😜
Much love from Arizona ❤️❤️
thanks for joining!
@@TokyoLensExplore Also incase of zombie apocalypse, go to love hotel for medicine is what you're telling me 🤣
I love the video! Abandoned buildings in Japan amaze me...
You need to do one thing though, get a great respirator if you keep getting into abandoned buildings! You don't want to get sick from mold or other toxic stuff. (Birds droppings can make the air toxic in a closed space)
I'm cool with the fisheye...Norm, you get the job done, I'm sorry I said anything contrary.
23:12 why would anyone gut a sky looking thermometer but leave the housing? That baffles me.