Ep 23 - Micro Apartment with Secret base 🏠😎 - 14.02sqm / 150.9sqft

Hello. I am Usui.
I live in a micro apartment in Tokyo.
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[@AvianTorva]

Maybe the loft can be the toilet paper storage 😆

[@usui503]

😅🧻🧻🧻🧻🧻🧻

[@Mrstigger747]

😂😂👋🏼🇨🇦

[@Dimiandelle]

lol 😂

[@mariekevanoostende]

I like that the washing machine is nicely tucked away in its own little corner. I also like that the kitchen and bathroom are separate from the living space. Sleeping in the loft would take some getting used to 😬 And given that you are afraid of heights, is not really an option anyway. So you could use it for storage and/or hiding 😅. However, where to put the bed? No idea. Thanks for another entertaining video! I love your sense of humour.

[@milazadadumez8954]

Non fonctionnel, mur diagonale pas pratique. 😱

[@邱俊淵-d6r]

租金台幣13000還是可以租，格局還是不錯。至少有個內外把廚房跟房間用門隔開

[@silviabertozzi7996]

I really like it, the entrance and kitchenette is nicely separated from the living room. The loft can be used for storage, clothes, toilet paper, books and anything else just buy some low shelf. Then you could have a sofa bed in the living room, plus a desk/table and chair. It's bright, spacious and the rent is quite good.

[@jageun7488]

I actually would use the secret base to sleep! I'm small and like cozy spaces, it would feel like a cave, I would fit right in haha. then the first floor would fit a desk and some extra furniture no problem. I could even use the ladder to display some potted plants 🪴

[@LizzieBeezie]

The living room is big enough to make it into a bedroom itself lol. This one is really great for sure and i like how the kitchenette is separated from with a door.

[@Karasus_drug_dealer]

I personally love this one the most out of all of them. I don’t like the loft space for a bed either, but it would make great storage, and I love the idea of a foldable bed that moves out of the way easily. Considering it’s double the storage you already have, I think it’s perfect.

[@kymdipzinski9960]

The separation of kitchen, bath and living area is great. The Secret Base makes for wonderful storage! I still think your best bet in many of these is a loft bed. It couch/futon. I like this apartment. 😊

[@ruthlessbunny]

I liked this one! You could put the bed in the main room. You can hang blankets and store them on the ladder. The storage would be good for out of season clothing, records and luggage. I like how the kitchenette is separate from the main room. It’s a mini 1DK!

[@fangyukimi]

Could use a sofa bed. Tucked away when you are not sleeping.

[@expatmoose]

This is one of the bigger of micro apartments, with a counter top over the washing mashine you’ve got some prep space for cooking etc, but knowing you with heights I guess we are still looking,,,,,, at least it’s not PURPLE 😂😂😂😂

[@Spriggangirl]

It's a very nice apartment with the natural light, a separate kitchen, and a nice bathroom. The only downside was the loft space; but it can be used as storage which is a plus, Usui-San. Overall, it's great. 😁

[@brendaokuda2158]

I've been doing a lot of research on the Scandinavian furniture that can transform for small spaces. Such as a Murphy bed with an attached desk that just tucks away when you lower the bed, or the couch that turns into twin beds in 5 seconds. I think this furniture would work wonders in these small places. I'm 60 yrs old & just can't physically go up ladders like that anymore. And we won't even discuss the fact that after a certain age it seems you spend 1/2 your night in bed & the other half in the bathroom....🤣🤣🤣 So I would definitely have to figure out my sleeping place in the main area. But I do really like this one. Thank you so much for taking us on this journey with you 💞💞💞

[@Elena-s8t]

Очень приличная квартира и не дорого😊 мне очень понравилась. Всем Мира и добра ❤❤❤❤❤

[@Anula.....81]

This is a slightly larger apartment. But if this room were more square, it would fit easily. I see that it's ingenious to have a toilet bowl and a sink together.

[@tamarakindle73]

Yes but I keep wondering do you have to straddle the toilet to wash your hands after using it? Many of the appartments seem like you couldn't fit standing next to one.

[@AlejandroRodriguez-ls8xg]

De los que llevo visto, el que más me ha gustado y a buen precio.

[@lateciamadethis]

Of the apartments that we have seen, I like this one the best. I would take measurements for bed placement, but I really like that the whole room is usable for living. I think the enclosed entrance/kitchenette keeps things private and the bathroom is quite functional. Having a small shelf/clothes hanger in the living area is very convenient. The toilet paper storage area is the only thing missing.

[@DavidHernandez-oc1oz]

The separate kitchen is great, toilet room appeared spacious. No problem with the small tub I would just use it as a shower. The loft looked promising from below but wasn't ideal but it would be alright for me as a sleeping area. I don't understand why you look at places with loft spaces since you have a self stated fear of heights.

[@slayn.]

In my opinion this is one of the best so far, sunny, with street view, nice kitchen space with everything needed, nice bathroom space and a loft good enough to use as storage and to sleep in a futon while being able to create a cozy living space with a desk in the living area

[@8Fizzy8Jelly8]

At first I didn't think the bed could work in the loft but when we looked closer I think it is possible to sleep across from the narrow side.

[@keilamaldonado6885]

Me gusta que tenga esas separación de espacio, tiene potencial 🏠💖

[@Liubascha56]

А мне квартира понравилась!Есть всё для проживания,отдельно туалет и ванна и кухня! Да и цена адекватная для этой квартиры!

[@user-ln7pr6ep2k]

Хорошая миниквартирка, кровать на одного человека прекрасно поместиться вдоль стены, а если лестницу вы придвините впритык к стене у окна можно спокойно поставить небольшой стол с креслом, цена и расположение неплохие, полку для туалетной бумаги можно приобрести, есть много вариантов,позволяющих не портить стены, но самое главное это чтобы квартирка пришлась по душе именно вам😊

[@desktopkitty823]

I actually do like this one. The washing machine is in the kitchen area. And the kitchen sink is nice and big. The bathroom (which doubles for drying clothes) has a little tub, which I like. It's great for soaking, especially tired legs and feet after a lot of walking. I agree, the loft would be best used for storage. I think the thing on the wall is a small shelf with a bar for hanging clothes. I'm only 147 cm and can use a child size furniture.

[@zzydny]

If it were not for the angled wall, this could be quite a good place. The kitchenette is very good, and so is the place for the washing machine. The toilet room is nice, and it's excellent to have a bathtub even if it is small. Of course, the loft is a problem but it could be ignored. It is that angled wall that makes this apartment very difficult. I think that odd shelf is meant to be a place to hang clothes. Glad to know you will still keep looking for somewhere better! Will Marty McFly be visiting next?

[@usui503]

Back to the 1960s.😎

[@rejn1420]

Oh yes, this person who did this interior I was really trying hard. Shoes can go over top of the washing machine and then coats can go over top of the shoes. And then the miracle.🎉 gas stove! Lovely, reflective surround plus a tiny cute 🥰 refrigerator. Wonderful floor. I love the door separating the two rooms. The only thing that can make this entrance better would be some sort of sliding cover that would cover the kitchen area when you walked in, so it would not be visible the second you step in. Toilet and tub area functional I like the cover for the tub save money. All you need is functional in those areas. I no idea why people have to have big fancy bathrooms. However, I think you should have some compression rods to carry with you everywhere to feel secure about having extra toilet paper storage.😅. I think you’re seeing this secret area wrong. Do you need a comfortable rug, a nice tea set, or a nice bottle of wine with cute tiny wine, glasses. With your phone turned off and your favorite buddy /little plastic dude. And just relax may be a pad of paper and pencil. As your mind expands, so will the area. How about if you got a couple cabinets and put one end of the ladder on one and one end of the ladder on the other, and sleep on the ladder placed horizontally, of course😂 just kidding. I think that the cost of this apartment is fine three stories isn’t too hard to get your washer dryer up. Take a break halfway and have lunch. Are you above the tsunami level? Oh, and I forgot to say that bar in the living room is for hanging your clothes; that is my size a closet. A lot of windows, I’m thinking it’s a top floor, so no noise from above good breezes at night in the summer. Park your bed desk under combo in front of the big window so you can open the window at night and look out on the city!❤

[@debralavoie9095]

I like how bright the room is. Storage in the loft could work and it does have more space than your current place.

[@lesliewaters2563]

if you werent scared of heights i feel this one would be perfect! Its very bright and the layout makes sense

[@cecylujan3879]

Casi perfecto!!! La ducha es el problema.

[@punktetierpanda7193]

Like this flat! Separate kitchen is good, secret base for storage and you can bring on toilet storage on your own. Maybe a small sleeping sofa would be nice. But the location is bit far outside

[@amykc]

This one isn't too bad despite not having a freezer in the mini fridge, no toilet paper storage, very low ceiling on the loft, and interesting angle of the wall. It is still very spacious. If I lived in this studio, I would also treat the loft as an attic and store some things up there 😅

[@jb5416]

I like how the kitchen is separated by a door and also like the huge living room. I don't have an appreciation of how small the loft is however? I thought it is huge 😅 I also like your Back To The Future lego 😊

[@usui503]

Back to the 1960s.😎

[@diannecassity4967]

It's nice. I like the bathtub and the dehumidifier. However, I'm way too claustrophobic for that loft!

[@dania6288]

Best layout so far - well thought out. Like this one. Maybe a foldout sleeper sofa in living room if ladder can be moved 😢.

[@ksqwerty1]

This was perfect. Should’ve rented this one!

[@vihtahousu_404]

A very bright micro-apartment, even with a small window. I also like that the bathroom and kitchen are behind the doors.

[@hugoernestolopez8960]

Well for me is a good option, the space is something weird in the main room 😮, but I like the door to separe the kitchen, and the loof Will be a space to put your things, bed clothes, etc😊😊😊

[@randomviking8676]

I like this one a Lot but that's a bit of a cruise to get to Tokyo. Nice to be able to close the door to cooking smells and washing machine noise, though.

[@mucber2000]

I think this Apartment is pretty good

[@Heather-tz5gi]

I like that the kitchenette is separate so when the washer is on you can close the door while on the computer working. The tiny little rack and shelf for your clothes because no closet I didn’t like. No bathroom storage is a problem because who wants to climb a ladder to get toilet paper. It’s unfortunate that pocket doors aren’t used in these micro apartments.

[@tamatron22]

This one is actually very nice and it's on the cheaper side too.

[@hannes8835]

This apartment looks good. I like, that the kitchenette is seperated from the main room. I would use the loft space for storage as well. The toilet and shower room looks very good. Thank you very much for your videos, Usui. They are very interesting.

[@tammarastephens3728]

I really like this one. For me, the sleeping loft is cozy. I'd put my head by the little window for fresh air. You could have a desk or table for working and eating & maybe a small couch or big arm chair.

[@joshii32]

By faaaar the best Micro apartment I’ve seen. Would put the bed downstairs and a living area up

[@DiverseStyle]

I really like how the kitchenette is separated from the living room by a door! But the slanted wall in the living room makes it really hard to fit any furniture in there… I think the secret base is intended for children… no adult could sleep up there 😅

[@kaywatson6505]

Bottom level is tall. Lower the ceiling to give secret base more head room. Remove tub and wall between toilet shower. As washable shower curtain could go there and there would be more functional space to use.

[@kimgrant1983]

Its a rental, you wouldn't be allowed to do renovations

[@Windjammers1]

This one is workable. Even though you'd have to make a pallet if you slept in the loft instead of having a bed, that could work. The folding bed downstairs is a great idea and use the loft for storage. Or perhaps a sofa bed?

[@helenedansereau9255]

Good bathroom. Slightly better kitchen than usual. Good price. Not the worst so far, though not ideal.

[@babonim1661]

Whose on team using attic as storage area and sleep on main area 🙋‍♂

[@VerucaS9lt]

I like that it's a little cheaper than the others you've seen, and how the kitchen can be closed off in case you cook so smells can be isolated, but arranging furniture in that space does look challenging.😅

[@gloriacrespo2628]

👋, Like the separation between the kitchenette and the living. The angle wall makes the space narrow and difficult to place furniture. Waiting to see your next video. Thanks for the information you share about different places you’ve been visiting.

[@liadegent4290]

A very interesting option...The walls are light, there is a micro-kitchen, and the living area is separated by doors. There is even a bathtub, which is very good)And the space on top can be used for storage

[@heyokasd]

I like the layout of the entryway and kitchenette, and the amount of light it gets. But that loft is awfully high up and then so low-ceilinged...! Using it for storage sounds reasonable; I know I would put off getting things from it. ^_^;;;

[@BlogdeAstrid]

Es un apartamento que tiene mucho potencial! Es lindo, el alquiler es accesible. La cama plegable sería una opción porque ahorra espacio! Para el almacenamiento del papel... Una repisa no estaría mal.

[@FreyjaWion]

i love it,the price also reasonable!

[@amyg3525]

I feel like, with the ladder tucked against the wall as you showed, it would be a good opportunity to put in a sofa bed against that wall … or a futon on a frame. That way, you could even entertain w/o having guests in your “bedroom”. I really like this one, and my goodness that price can’t be beat! I too am afraid of heights, so wouldn’t really want to navigate that ladder every day. However, I think I’d rather like sleeping in the cozy loft IF the AC is powerful enough to cool it sufficiently.

[@kimleone5496]

I feel like they could have made the loft a little taller by lowering the ceiling height in the rest of the apartment. I'd feel too closed in sleeping up there. I think a couch with a pull out bed would be better

[@tracyg843]

You should consider a European side fold away bed that have a desk on the underside. That would be the only way to make a space like this work.

[@stecychagnon4792]

J'aime que la machine à laver soir à l'entrée et la micro cuisine est minuscule, mais fonctionelle. La salle de bain est bien mais pas de rangement pour le papier de toilette. Aussi le plafond du loft est beaucoup trop étroit. Je pense qu'il a des beaux avantages parce qu'il est très grand pour un micro-appartement, mais qu'il ne vous convient pas vu les problématiques.

[@jujubretas7041]

Olá Usui! Esse apartamento é bom pra quem gosta de subir escadas😊, e ficar sufocado com teto baixo🥴, subir escada para buscar algo armazenado, não é prático, você pode perder o equilíbrio! Eu não moraria nele, pouco espaço para cama, escrivaninha e cadeira, você já mostrou melhores apartamentos. Homem Aranha, continue ajudando o Usui nessa jornada. Boa sorte!❤️

[@patriciapaty1230]

Muito escada para subir 😅

[@jujubretas7041]

@@patriciapaty1230 Exatamente 😂

[@happyday8280]

No ! I’m surprised you even went up that awful Ladder ! And that opening window - scarey!! Next !! 😳🇬🇧🇬🇧🥳🤩♥️

[@Serviervorschlag-]

If you could sleep in the secret base I would give it an A+! ✅️👍 For me it is the best by far that you ever visited. Only the space in front of the kitchen is a bit lost because you cannot do anything with it and it is only for staying in front of the kitchen and washing machine. I also would prefer a shower where you can go in directly and not a bath tub but nothing is perfect. I could not climb so high and I would not come down because I am handicapped so this apartment would be not the best for me but if someone can use the space above as sleeping room it would be perfect and like a two room apartment. So if you use the space it is an A+, if you only use it as storage it is a B or C because placing a bed at the bottom level would be very difficult. By the way it is cozy even without furniture. 😊

[@matsoine4153]

I think this is one of the better micro apartments you have toured! I like that the kitchen is separate with a door that can be closed (also a plus for you since the light and noise from the refrigerator would not be there) with a space for the washing machine is really neat! You could put shoes above and/or clothes above the washer! I understand that you are afraid of heights, but perhaps you could use the loft as storage and downstairs have your bed as both a bed and sofa by the weird wall. Your desk by one of the windows, perhaps by the ladder as you won't have to go up there often? I think this one has a lot of potential, but perhaps the location isn't the closest if you work in Tokyo. It depends on how willing you would be to travel 30 minutes by train, or the higher rent than your current place. Thank you for the video! 😊

[@FONVash]

If you are going to use the loft as storage, maybe you should consider a sofa/couch that converts into a bed to save room. There are quite a few options out there that are pretty innovative. Love the videos, looking forward to the next space!

[@arriquitraum_q_traum9804]

Sigue con la búsqueda, seguro q lo encontrarás muy pronto

[@dammma]

the slanted wall is such a no go for me

[@willscarlett5859]

I like this apartment the best.

[@reggielake3334]

I think this apartment is doable, I like it even though it has limited space💎💎💎

[@ldw2739]

The loft is useless as living space so would just be storage and not so often accessed. I love this space. Separate kitchen is fantastic, no noise from fridge and washing machine. Bathroom is spacious. Yes the wall is awkward but still possible to put the bed against it, desk at the window and small cupboard between the two doors is what I would do. 👍

[@muyoga3024]

This is amazing room, i like it. For the loft you can use a futon:)

[@ebas2008]

I think after the furnished apartment in Shibuya you showed us a few episodes ago, this apartment is the next best. It’s big enough so you could easily have a loft bed below itself and use the above space for storage.

[@lannifincoris6482]

I like this one. The kitchenette is separated from the living room and the bathroom has a bathtub. If you use the loft as storage room, on a non daily base, you might put a bed ending with the head at the shortest wall. A bed with storage space underneath At the foot of the bed a desk and chair could fit. This apartment is bright and friendly, it feels comfy. And maybe you are allowed to put a shelf space above the toilet for the important toilet paper?

[@mariemorgan7759]

A futon sofa will be better to save space. The loft will give extra storage for containers of clothes, food stuff,supplies and all the toliet paper!😁💕✌️

[@LittleFrenchHen]

Usui, the upstairs loft could be used for toilet paper storage! That is the only positive thing I can say about this apartment. It isn't very nice at all! Keep looking... :)

[@usui503]

🥰🪜🧻🧻🧻🧻🧻🧻

[@camtrail92]

a sunny micro apartment! i love it

[@lokicooper4690]

That ceiling in the loft is definitely the deal breaker. Does that mean it was the top floor? Wonder what the apartments below it are like? Because the loft is not very usable for anything other than a futon or sleeping bag, finding a place for anything other than a bed that “tucks away” (futon, folding cot, sleeping bag) will be difficult. I did notice someone mentioning a sofa bed, which could work, not sure if it’s wide enough for one. And that shelf with a towel rack on it… ? 🤔 I feel like that should have been installed in the bathroom. Doesn’t make sense where it is. Edited to say you didn’t mention what kind of amenities were nearby, so I’m wondering if there isn’t much? That may not be good too (don’t know the neighbourhood, so can’t say). Onward to better apartments!

[@ezrasgrl]

I like this one! Nice, sunny natural light. The bathroom is separated and not a fishbowl lol. It has a small refrigerator, yay! Although, it doesn’t have toilet paper storage, but that can be easily remedied. This is a good one!

[@CocotteWhite]

Jaime beaucoup celui-ci! 😍 Jimagine bien un lit superposer et bureau de travail dessous.. et en Haut un coin storage et un coin salon/ projection films

[@jenm9006]

Hi Usui, l like some of this apartment ,the shower in the bathroom let’s it down and for the secret base you will need to become Spider-Man yourself to fit in there 😄, let’s see what comes up next time. I hope you enjoy the rest of the weekend with lots of fun and also for the week to come .Xx💕💕🤗🤗xx

[@Tammy-ez9ei]

I love your videos, Usui!! ❤ Greetings from Spain.

[@usui503]

🥰🇪🇸

[@_dewinther]

Wow congrats to 40k🎉🎉🎉🎉💖💖💖

[@usui503]

Thanks for your comment!🥰

[@Silverfoxwolfen]

No toilet paper storage... but a mini tub! I really like this one for it's well thought out design and the extra loft space. Also were the slippers at the beginning for people coming to view the apartment? It's a really nice touch!

[@saschagieseler2112]

This apartment looks really nice and i love it that its so bright inside. Thanks for the lovely content. Greetings from germany.

[@usui503]

🥰🇩🇪

[@shannoncrook4712]

I’m afraid of heights. The loft would not be used. The washer and kitchen had good layout❤🇨🇦

[@baamd]

I love this one! I love the door between entrance (with kitchenette) and living room. It is just like a german hallway (we call it Flur, and its often smaller than this room. But we dont have kitchens in there). I love the huuuuge bathroom. The shower room could also be a german bathroom, you could also put the toilet next to the sink. I also love the separation of living and sleeping area. And i love the light in the living area. Very nice apartment!

[@earthangel4166]

This is my favourite, I could happily live here

[@tanzanite8908]

I like this one. The rent is good. Forgot the loft. Used the ladder to hang stuff from. You have to be creative, and I think you are right that a folding bed might be best, but maybe a loft style bed with a desk or storage under it? And 30 mins to the city is a short commute.

[@RossHall-UK]

I'd fit a single bed / day bed along the wall opposite the bathroom and put a custom corner unit in behind it for extra storage. Use it as a sofa in the day, bed at night. Then again, I'd probably be ok in the secret base as long as I don't sit up too quickly 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@GhibliHeroine]

I loved the secret base ... You can hide things there

[@mohamedb3902]

Separate kitchen was nice but that base was so much of height

[@MaudPsycho]

As a French, living in the suburbs of Paris, that apartment is AMAZING for the price lol with all the equipment it already has. But I admit that it is VERY narrow and the loft situation is kind of problematic. Thank you for sharing your experience, I love to watch your videos to relax ☺️

[@ginaturney7068]

I think the bar by the window is the closet. 😂. I’d live and sleep down stairs and use the loft for storage. I like this apartment. Get a sofa bed.

[@FerretKibble]

A loft bed platform that sits just above the doors could have a couple of storage steps at the loft end, then underneath you could have a low table and a low desk. Put tv on wall so you can watch in bed.

[@violapuro8188]

Hi Usui! This not bad at all! The zone seems convenient as the rent! For sleeping what do you think about considering a bedding sofà? Maybe futon style or something like that... Sorry for my english, I don't know the exact name!! Thank you for this video!!💜💜💜

[@Brinni1975]

Danke für des interessante Video mit Spiderman❤ Ich würde die Treppe raufsteigen mich nicht trauen 🫣viel zu hoch. Toilettenpapier Aufbewahrung Platz fehlt auch 😢

[@kapiat2]

Mieszkanie całkiem obiecujące. Jest wszystko co powinno być - wygodne miejsce na pralkę, przestrzeń nad pralką też można wykorzystać, mała kuchnia z lodówką, oddzielny, całkiem spory pokój i dużo miejsca do przechowywania rzeczy na pawlaczu (jeżeli nie chcemy tam spać - też mam lęk wysokości😢). Jest też bardzo widne i mimo małego rozmiaru nie daje odczucia klaustrofobii. Składane łóżko lub składana sofa mogłaby sobie poradzić ze skośną ścianą. Gdyby pokój dzienny miał kształt kwadratu lub prostokąta (czyli był trochę bardziej ustawny) byłoby to mieszkanie idealne 😊

[@guruoriginal]

You could rent the secret base to spider-man, it has a small window, and he can use it to swing his web 🤣

[@nicolewilson4058]

I actually liked this apartment until i saw the loft area. It possibly could have worked if the design of the area wasn't oddly shaped.

[@pitscha]

I love your videos. they are very relaxing. greetings from Germany 😊

[@usui503]

🥰🇩🇪

[@LuzaNavarroO]

La escalera!!! 😱

[@gaston01000]

Y la inexistente repisa para el papel higiénico!

[@julez3161]

this one is livable