CENTRAL TOKYO APARTMENT TOUR | 3 Prices, Sizes and Tips [PART 1]

Help me pick my new Tokyo apartment! Here are the first 3 I visited, along with Jason from Apts.jp More apartments coming next week!
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[@shiina8543]

I like Jason as your realtor. He’s funny and knowledgeable. Also, I really really really like the second one

[@kemushichan]

For a newbie like me Jason really makes the process fun!

[@Necrostrike]

I love the use of Boomer as a measuring stick of spaciousness in an apartment.

[@kemushichan]

If he can fit, I know I can 😂❤️

[@cjohnson3836]

@@kemushichan if he fits, you sits?

[@RivalGuy01]

this is literally why someone recommended this video to me

[@avemariahackett9405]

All very nice apartments! So far, the only one that works is #2 (pet friendly). Although I have never been to Japan, I would want an apartment in Tokyo near a train stop and/or performing arts venues. Thanks for sharing! This is fun!

[@dtkeight]

Every time I watch your videos, I feel more motivated to learn Japanese😆 I would love to live in Japan one day as well😊

[@babydragon718]

Kai kun I’m self taught on Japanese right now but it’s kinda hard since I have no one to practice with or a native speaker but I hope to move to Japan one day as well 🤣❤️😍

[@happyface2373]

Ganbatte

[@rosedawson5174]

Me too

[@ProjectKaelan]

They all look so cozy! I like the 2nd one!

[@Adam-xy4ny]

We all know you HAVE to get that 2nd one.

[@martian-sunset]

Great Video, KemushiChan! I'm moving to Tokyo in January and this is *so* helpful. Let's see more!! Jason is a real find.

[@Kawaii_Rockie]

“Hello, where you at?” Lol his AAVE was phenomenal! 🤣♥️🥰

[@MaraWaka]

One of the best Japan Apartment hunting videos I've ever seen. I love all the information and cuts. 💖

[@lmcfleury]

I've only watched a minute of this so far but your editing is so nice!!

[@AkwarT]

This is extremely helpful. Thanks Loretta! I will be moving in the future and finding the right apartment is definitely a must XP

[@lisa3965]

woooow, these are all so beautiful! i've never been to japan, so i have no idea which tokyo neighbourhoods are cool/would fit me, but i think anything rather central but not too busy would be great btw, i really liked the editing on this!

[@John-ss6tb]

Love your channel. Keep doing awesome stuff!

[@jessejames550]

I love apartment searching videos. My favorite one by far! Love your videos so much. Thank you for sharing your life with us.

[@kemushichan]

Thank you!!!!!!!

[@sepiaswirl]

Thanks so much for sharing this with us and also being open about the pricing and everything

[@Kawaii_Rockie]

Ooh I love that sink in the first apartment and the little balcony space in the second apartment!

[@berthafionachipangila8673]

I love having lots of natural light flowing into a home so I would definitely go with the second apartment!😁

[@patriciapinheiro8540]

Awesome! so far I liked more the 2nd one, gotta love the natural lights hehehe

[@EmmaRodriguez321]

Yes I agree! The 2nd one is the best

[@amberwalker3380]

I vote for the second one too~

[@cryinginnihongo]

You deserve so many more views and subs! You’re amazing ✨❤️

[@freyalee8216]

IM SO EXCITED FOR YOUUU!!!

[@shllybkwrm]

Super interesting to see these! Definitely go for one with an open kitchen!

[@decemberclouds]

Yessss I love apartment hunting videos!! I hope that you find some place great for Boomer, your dog and yourself!

[@kemushichan]

Super super fun😍❤️❤️

[@ireneb.7194]

I LOVE the second apartment!! I would go there 100%, I love the style, the lights, the window, the kitchen, I wish to have a home like that!! :D

[@JustinJapan]

Thanks for this! Shopping in Tokyo looks to be such a pain. I'm not sure if I can handle the city life. Countryside for me haha

[@officersunflower]

I love your editing style for this video!!

[@kemushichan]

Lil secret: Boomer surprised me with a new Computer for my Birthday and this is the first video Ive edited on it! Now I can actually see 4k vids as I edit so editing is fun again ❤️

[@komocode]

i could watch these videos all day. please make a house-hunters-in-japan-like series.

[@DanteCompton]

Thank you for this information. It really helps :)

[@ziasudo8601]

Those are some great choices and some great locations. We've been thinking of moving closer to the city, but those rent prices reminded me why we're also considering getting a house out here instead! lol. Irrelavent to the main topic, but I absolutely love your top.

[@Blakiedoo]

number 2 is my favorite! the window sunshine and counter kitchen are to die for

[@kemushichan]

😍❤️ Me too

[@iCharlyprime]

Yes I’m so so sooo excited!!

[@celtandkiwi]

I don’t know where I’d live in Tokyo - I’d probably just be delighted to be there. But this video, Loretta! So funny and just the best fun to watch. I love a good house tour!

[@kemushichan]

I'm so glad you liked it! Were going to check out another area next 😍

[@youthoughtthisisausernameb6713]

Jason does his job so well omg

[@flourishojemen8939]

Kemushi-chan! I'm a huge fan of your channel! Much love from Africa! 🇳🇬

[@Khymeira]

Ooh! Which country??

[@flourishojemen8939]

@@Khymeira Nigeria! Are you from Africa too?

[@StrawberryChaiLatte]

You look so pretty and your outfit was so cute! Those prices have me ready to faint though, reasons why I’m apprehensive to take the big leap and move.

[@ajh.4131]

Ahh, can't wait for the next video! :)

[@kevinliao2316]

それはとっても広いアパートメントだね！！僕は来年東京の近くに住んだらオリンピックを見てみたいなー！

[@fashiharz8584]

Nice aesthetics in this video!

[@treemerryweather]

Jason is awesome!!!! i hope i never have to move but if i do i would wish for a service like Jason offers.

[@ashiaku9864]

Loved this video. I’m thinking of moving to Japan one day. What things do you recommend to learn Japanese?

[@plinkage]

i started learning this year mostly on my own and hope to live in japan at some point in my life! im certainly not in a hurry and taking my time with japanese but ive been surprised at how far ive come with some free phone apps. i started by learning the alphabet systems with duolingo. ive also tried the lingo deer app, and bought a couple books ('remember the kanji 1' being the main one). in the end i simply was having too many questions i couldnt just google, so i ended up getting a tutor i see about twice a month. the tutor has been invaluable in just understanding context and seeing things i would have otherwise missed. also the apps "Obenkyo" and "JLPT SRS" have sooo much useful information i highly recommend checking them out. hope any of this might help you out and good luck with the journey!

[@jackson7922]

So you've heard I wanted to find an apartment? Lol big thank you to you guys.

[@reneedennis2011]

Cool! Very interesting!😊

[@Nyanko]

Hey Loretta! So I've been obsessed with this podcast/KZbin series called "The Melanated Files." I think you have a very interesting life in Japan story, would love to see you featured :)

[@lauryrodriguez9443]

I love that channel too! Great presenter and he interviews so many awesome people

[@kemushichan]

HELP ME PICK MY APARTMENT! Part Two is up with even more apartments ( kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJ3Um3qmodSfgZY ) , but first, here are some beginner tips and an idea of where I'm starting! Thanks to Jason and the guys at Apts.jp for letting me drag my camera with me during the hunt! Check them out here if you're looking for your next apartment: apts.jp/

[@sugaboo8504]

KemushiChan ロレッタ that second apartment was beautiful

[@tracys169]

You mentioned having a pet then, so far only no.2 is a viable choice. :P

[@kemushichan]

@@tracys169 I specifically asked to share a few NON pet friendly spots so we all could see if that changes pricing/availibility in the same area.

[@emikosage6545]

#2!

[@nanpanman1]

#2

[@kailacia]

I stayed in an apartment in Higashi Nakano about 2 minutes from the station for about a month and it was basically just a 1 burner stove, a hallway and a bed. there was a small bathroom. The rent was about $1270 USD. It's nice to see what you can get for a bit more.

[@AndyLifeInVideo]

Dude, the first two apartments were way more expensive than my oceanside 3LDK in Yokosuka! The third one was only slightly cheaper. It's all about that location location location!

[@heindleannika9695]

Ohhh the second one is my fav! All of them are beautiful, but I just LOVE the look of darkwood / the brown thing :D If I had the money and was not 16, I'd be gone for good man

[@tiktokchanz7732]

Looks so good 😉

[@jenniree29]

Okay sooooo...is Jason single? Lol. He’s a cutie and seemingly has a great personality. 😉😂 And apartment 2!!!!!

[@001maui111]

Ok so who got his social media ? 😅🤣🤣 Jason is so cool!

[@Psoewish]

Gosh that second apartment, I would so love to live there ...

[@yuanyi2077]

only been to tokyo once and i don't know the areas too well but i'd definitely choose somewhere close to a shrine cause i'm a sucker for the aesthetics

[@poppergurl]

Beautiful places!

[@aminadanielle925]

#2 is the nicest (after watching both videos) but #3 seems more practical and homie. Cheaper and great bedroom size. Sooo #3!! (:

[@estelamino6356]

THANKS for sharing .talk about price down payment ..etc..

[@youcan4898]

This is amazing!!! I even hit the like button before watching the whole video.

[@Minecraftgiraffe12]

I rlly like the second! But just bc im into the newer boujie builds lol

[@spoilboinico]

Awesome Video 👌💯

[@allyssametcalf671]

I can’t believe how expensive those apartments were omg

[@fawnberry8403]

Its not that expensive. For example: 194,000 yen is actually 194 dollars.

[@powerpuff4ever]

Reanaーれあな *$1,940 (a little less with current exchange). Not quite _that_ cheap but still under $2000 so they’re on par with what 2 people would typically budget for an apartment anyway

[@user-hz5zv7vj9e]

compared to NYC (it's Tokyo), it's not expensive

[@boitumelonkomo6316]

Sheesh I'm seriously appreciating my home country looking at these apartments. For this price you get a spacious 4 bedroom 2 garage duplex with lots of garden space and a pool!!! These apartments are as big as my living room🤯😰

[@sofialmeidah]

@@boitumelonkomo6316 I never even got to know an apartment with a rent that expensive, and my mom is a real state agent 😂

[@farahfazloon2922]

Thank you for this video! Super helpful! My husband and I were in Japan upto a few days ago and are seriously thinking of making the move in about a year (We currently live in the U.S). We were worried about apartment hunting and specifically renting/purchasing as non-japanese. We are muslim too and while we did not have a problem when we visited, I would be really interested in how your experience was like renting and if you had any issues being a non-japanese renter.

[@bennybouken]

The first apartment looks like my apartment when I was in high school!

[@w1zard.]

I was thinking of the rental fee. Those nice apartments would definitely cost a lot!

[@ahnseongwoo]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@kemushichan]

( ﾟ∀ﾟ)ﾉｼ 喜んで!

[@minakomann7933]

I’m a snob so while I think the 2nd and 3rd are both nice looking, I’d go with 3 for the gas stove.

[@BossSpringsteen69]

I can afford apartment no.3 it's about the same price as the house i'm renting. I just gotta refine my 6260 mile commute. I love this video.

[@AtHomeandAwayYT]

30 amp service is like what you can power a standard travel trailer with in the US. You're more likely to blow the breaker if you do things like run a hair dryer and a space heater at the same time (been there). 50 amp is more like what a house would have.

[@kemushichan]

Me brought our oven from the states and its a big boi. I have this weird hankering for baking quiche and blow drying my hair right when Boomer's in the shower. He's not a fan.

[@fran14cruz]

Hello! :DD I loved your video! Do you remember me?))) If I could live in any Tokyo neighbourhood I would choose Sumida. And you?))

[@EvelynTheOdd]

Looks like you have some great options so far, but I really hope you don't have a hard time finding a suitable, pet-friendly place. Happy hunting!

[@kemushichan]

Were having a lot of fun!!!

[@jeieldavid6347]

あなたのビデオたちは私の日本語をよりいいになっている！あなたは時々で言語を変わるのことは本当にあなたの動画で私の一番大好きなことです！（下手の日本語上げてごめんなさい）

[@BahamaWynters]

So very happy you and yours are making this change. #2 because it's Lily-Friendly, lots of southern light. Was #2 the separate bedroom w/queen size bed? Yeah, I like that. Could you please translate the yen/dollar amounts? One of the worser things we did in the US was not teach the metric system.

[@AnataWaDareDesuKa]

BahamaWynters 100 yen equals 1 dollar. Sort of, not exactly, but close enough!

[@KittRembo]

164,000 yen to usd is around $1,550 194,000 yen to usd is around $1,850 175,000 yen to usd is around $1,655

[@mrmasterpeels]

Yen to U.S. dollars has nothing to do with the metric system.

[@BahamaWynters]

@@mrmasterpeels Aware of that. US travelers in foreign countries are undone by money exchange as well as the metric system. Part One, Part Two; more chapters can follow when travelers refuse to learn the entire globe does not speak English. "This is all so stupid. Let's go home, honey." Get it now?

[@BahamaWynters]

@@AnataWaDareDesuKa Thank you. No I know what it buys in Japan.

[@benjiemangiliman1405]

I like this vlog too.

[@firellily]

i would kill for any of these btw pink is associated w health in America (pink cheeks are helathy) thats why theres pink soaps, hospitals, and bathrooms because clean is healthy... just thought that was interesting when you said pink american bathrooms

[@chiaraippoliti]

Pink is associated with health on White skin (e.g., pink cheeks) then. LOL Of course.

[@shinbakihanma2749]

What about those of us who have dark skin?? We don't do... "pink". I thumbs downed your comment, btw. Largely because you're grossly inaccurate about it's meaning, especially in the United States.🤨

[@firellily]

SHIN BAKI HANMA dude im from the US and i AM black, i agree w yall on that you know most things in America are made for white people by white people and they dont really think of any of the rest of us when they come up with this stuff -i could go on about this all day- -i dont really care that you thumbs down either- i didnt make up the rule its just some weird trivia i learned you dont have to agree w it

[@aminadanielle925]

SHIN BAKI HANMA Lol, her comment was accurate. Haha. Because like most things in America, they are directed for and about white people. You think they’d model ANY thing positive after black people? No. Thumbing her comment down because she was correct and telling her so was so childish 😒 and yes, I’m also black.

[@shinbakihanma2749]

@@aminadanielle925 No one asked you for your inaccurate opinion on anything, dork. See how I thumbs downed your comment as well?! Now your life downhill from here on out😂🤣😆

[@Trakusenpai]

4:10 I've read that sleeping facing north is taboo in Japanese tradition, since that is the direction that the dead are made to face. And superstition says it can cause bad luck.

[@rinichul2450]

My choice is the 2nd apartment

[@lincolnscott5620]

Apartment #3, but I bet you'll find a better one in the next round. We need room for me and Lily. Only one of these apartments was Lily friendly :(

[@kemushichan]

Boomer's got your back don't worry😎❤️

[@RavagHer]

dude I would buy a apt from Jason. dude is chill and knows how to sell a place. no BS just real talk.

[@finlikeonafish9899]

The second looks the nicest and it is pet friendly.

[@Its-Kat_]

Those prices are so high, but love them! Our little place out nearby Fussa is 85,000¥ a month. Looking to move a little closer or to Zushi and the max we'll pay is 12,000¥. He makes a decent monthly salary, and can easily save min 20,000¥ a month so will bump up cost for rent when I'm working again. Need a spot for a cat and a dog were going to adopt when we move as well. Would love to live closer or in central, but the cost is just wow. Like we could pay that, but the savings we would be able to put away will go down. We wanna save quickly so we can retire back in Kitakyushu.

[@Juichi]

My husband and I will be looking for a place in or around Tokyo soon. The prices in the video are a bit high, but I think it's expected in certain areas and for certain types of places. We are a similar situation. We have a cat and are looking for a place with the same max. Once I start working in Japan we will be able to afford something more, but I don't know how long it will take me to find a good job. It's good to know others are in similar situations. Thank you for sharing. It feels so discouraging sometimes.

[@kemushichan]

Apts usually handles prices around 150000/m and up, but theyre pretty helpful with crazy good finds or even friendly referrals. They had a spot in MusashiKoyama (just south of Shibuya) for ¥80,000 a month (about 800 USD) that was beautiful and perfect but it went too fast. I walk by it when we do bbq by tamagawa some times and always wonder "what if...." haha

[@reedomf2536]

Heii kamushi-san! Can u give us a tips for remembering hira, kata and kanji? Thank you 😂

[@MajorG25]

Don't just remember it - KNOW it. Insert them into your life by writing or reading regularly. That way, whenever you're trying to read it, it's not a problem.

[@meestaShin]

practice, practice, practice and then, more practice. There are no shortcuts.

[@ThePlaceWhereWeGo]

I know that's in the centre of Tokyo, but wowwww. My place in the outskirts of Nagoya is 50.52m^2 and no key money for ¥52 000. Obviously not as fancy(very similar to #3) but holy moly Tokyo prices.

[@kemushichan]

Throw me some 手羽先 will ya

[@milenaalfano3940]

I know that japanese apartments are considerably smaller than average ap in Europe, but hearing her saying "wow, so spacious!", while being in a house half the size of mine that costs more than double of what we pay makes me laugh xD

[@kemushichan]

Coming from the American suburbs, then to NYC, now Tokyo, Boomer mentioned that "we've gradually downsized our entire life." 😂. I dare not say how small our current bathroom is but Boomer deserves a medal for squeezing into our microshower every morning.

[@darrienbradley7141]

I’m going to Japan for one year starting in March of 2020. I’ll be staying in Osaka while I’m there. I want to start making vlogs while I’m there, do you have any advise on vloging cameras and editing software? Ps. Love your videos

[@kemushichan]

I listed mine in the video description but I work primarily on PC. I Know apple software/iphone is a really popular way to get started

[@maxgo111]

SO EXPENSIVE! Their parents must be supporting them

[@kemushichan]

Pst, its a J-o-b.

[@maxgo111]

KemushiChan ロレッタ what kind of graduate job can pay for a nearly 200,000 yen per month apartment and leave room for living expenses? I’m actually curious

[@kemushichan]

@@maxgo111 You might want to watch my life update video (about two vids back). I work for a handful of companies at once as a private marketing consultant, so I basically get to build my own salary. We're also a couple, and possibly older than you're expecting. I worked for about six years before going back to grad school so I came in with experience. For more normal/single examples, my friends who work as engineers, lawyers, financiers or for foreign government offices in Japan still live very well since entry level. For a lot of them, they started at an American company with a Tokyo branch, then were paid to move over laterally. If you work back home (especially at a big firm in the states first) and then have them move you over on an expat package, you're more likely to break into higher salary levels than if you tried to build domestically in Japan.

[@ashiaku9864]

So, question. If you want a futon do you have to install it yourself or does it just come in some apartments?

[@kitaikana]

I'm planning to move out to Japan for college.. Any apartment suggestions?

[@alice-elizabeth]

Do you have any tips on apartment hunting? I want to move to Germany with my (German) boyfriend but we're struggling to even get responses from people we've contacted. It feels really frustrating because we want to book viewings but can't yet. :(

[@Mike500]

I converted the rent prices to Euros, and my jaw just about dropped to the floor! It's about 3x-4x as expensive as my rent here in a mid-sized city in Germany for a slightly bigger apartment! Are they for real? Probably the jobs pay really good there too...

[@ankushds7018]

The average rent for such an apartment (2nd one) in india (in a big city like Bangalore) would be just 45,000 rupees. Which is 593 USD or 63,000 yen. I can't comprehend paying 190,000 yen for such an apartment. Insanely expensive

[@happythappyt8]

I agree the second one. the third one is too dark inside!!

[@FransceneJK98]

Apt 3-who would be installing a ceiling light?? Where would I go about finding someone when I don’t speak Japanese? And is Apt.jp people foreigner friendly... I didn’t catch that. ?

[@sakurajapanculturetravel3449]

nice

[@LeenaStark]

I suddenly feel soooooooo BLESSED to be living in one of the most beautiful countries of Europe, on a historic island, in a 150 sq. meter gorgeous apartment, HUGE balconies facing the front and back w/ beautiful views ( making the entire footage around 180 sq. meters in total ) - and paying only 300 Euro per month - and this woman is looking to pay nearly $2,000 dollars a month to live in a 42 sq. meter *claustrophobic* apartment. WOW! Thanks - but NO thanks.

[@kemushichan]

Enjoy the view for me!!!

[@LeenaStark]

@@kemushichan Thank you :) I know one day you'll be enjoying a PENTHOUSE view for sure! ( _and I truly wish that for you - youve def worked hard for it and you deserve it!_ ) Wishing you much success in your life endeavors!!!

[@issecret1]

Can I ask which country? Cause that seems an insanely low rent for Europe and it sounds amazing

[@lizbell9251]

Not sure about neighborhood in Tokyo but I would love to live in Kyoto.

[@bridgetgemini8942]

I know this is quite old now, but how are you calculating rent? In Australia where I'm from rent is paid weekly, how is it paid in Japan? Love your channel btw, I've been binge watching all your stuff! :)

[@kemushichan]

Monthly!

[@bridgetgemini8942]

@@kemushichan Thank you so much!

[@alucardjp1]

Would look for something that doesn’t require key money and stuff via a local place . The apartments were. I’ve but a bit over priced

[@towada1066]

Actually, I'm thinking about some place in Koto ward (Kameido, Tsukishima),... or even Inage (it's not that far from Tokyo and much cheaper),... um, I don't want to be where there are tourists (^_^). Suumo website has lots of good apartment listings.

[@001maui111]

Where are all the Jason's fans!

[@001maui111]

11:11 Jason ♡ love him

[@nas9476]

Do you know where Charly Japan went ?

[@monicaant.1422]

Do you know any foreign friendly apartments websites? Great video btw.

[@kemushichan]

The link to the one I use (Apts.jp) is written in the pinned comment and description!

[@DannyMexen9]

Namba ni!!!!

[@joy12division]

I've heard that being close to the train station will increase the price of rent. How much lower would things get if you were 10 or 15 minutes away?

[@kemushichan]

Definitely cheaper but we'll have to call up Jason to see how much!!