Inside a $1,200,000 Modern House in Tokyo | TOKYO PORTFOLIO HOME TOURS

[@MONi_LALA]

The more I watch japanese houses tours, the more I realize that ppl in anime is hella rich

[@wanplusss]

Somebody told me that Anime worked as an escape for them, for the reality that they want.

[@TsunogaKidz_YMD]

the property location play a huge role on the price, just like the rest of the world

[@Ro-chan1]

or living in the countryside where the houses and apartments are cheaper

[@bbhdaily4931]

This is Tokyo. Most Animes are set outside tokyo.

[@imnayeon9583]

The land probably amounted for 75-80% of the total cost

[@AbroadinJapan]

I recognize this guy from somewhere...

[@TokyoPortfolio]

I wonder where...

[@Nabee_H]

I think I've seen him on the channel "Abroad in China"

[@VincentJHChan]

Sharmelon's channel!

[@biboyayo]

Do more collabs, I want the Property Agent Dave back.

[@FlashRyu]

snap finger famous

[@oka2893]

It's confusing to imagine jf you jump scene to scene, probably it's better to have the camera guy keeps on following you when you walkt throughout the house

[@econ4496]

Exactly

[@nagoyaboya]

Also, I don't think he meant to go into real estate when he found himself in Japan. He doesn't seem like a natural seller, right?

[@rashdan8168]

I think the camera angle also very bad

[@codeninja100]

Everyone is on point here. The constant cutting and camera angles made this feel very claustrophobic. Felt like he was going from one closet in the house to the other. I believe it was deliberate to hide how closed-in the interior feels. It feels like i saw none of the house just him talking about things off screen in the corner.

[@TeeBoyd88]

For that price there should be a seperate laundry room, a garden and another 2× full bathrooms. But this was eye-opening for what is available in different countries.

[@kennixox262]

There is very little available usable land in Japan that has not already been utilized.

[@Shirokuma15]

You are talking about Tokyo here,.imagine put that same amount of money to buy property in let's say NYC.. 😅

[@ary5829]

@@Shirokuma15 true! It’s price comes from where it’s located! In NYC 1 mill would get you nothing 🥲

[@Shirokuma15]

@@ary5829 to make it worse, you dont even owned it, just rent it from government.. 🤣🤣

[@Ederick1936]

Forget NYC, 1mil in Toronto might get you a shed at this point, it's bloody insane just how expensive it's getting on major Canadian cities like Toronto and Vancouver

[@emidyl24]

I gotta call out the 1.5 washrooms in a 4 bedroom is not enough. And that kitchen wall opening looks like a take out counter.

[@konradtorgauer]

yeah if I theoretically bought it, I would take out that ugly drive thru counter instantly

[@codeninja100]

The kitchen area was horrible looks like any kitchen you could find in japan for way less than 1 mil. That was ridiculous. Very cheap confusing renovation

[@StartVisit]

Japan: wow this rich modern large cool amazing house with ONE bath USA: is this a comedy show?

[@annajones9701]

Its Tokyo!

[@terrenceterrence]

If this is insane? U should see HK and Singapore

[@StartVisit]

does japan even has any houses for ppl besides temples?

[@TitanSKiZlz]

LA: IT'S ONLY $1.2M??!!

[@MatraBatra]

@jo ji London is much smaller than Tokyo. Less space means higher prices

[@SirTwitchy]

The way Alex presents the house and all it has to offer really shows his skill and knowledge, very impressive!

[@Carolina-nn6ye]

Wow, you are dumb.

[@UragilWorld]

I live in Toronto and tbh 1.2M for a house in the middle of Tokyo sounds very reasonable. In here, small 50 year old bungalow in a so-so neighborhood costs you around 1.5M.

[@dt9127]

call me picky ! but if I'm gonna spend a million on a house I want to be able to stretch my legs out in the bath

[@mijaumiaumiao]

And have more than one!

[@MatraBatra]

Exactly my thoughts as soon as I saw that bath

[@Martin-c1v5g]

i really dont know how shameless you have to be to call that bathroom "pretty big" as he did 🤣

[@nereus2929]

Japanese standards, that's why

[@Ro-chan1]

@@Martin-c1v5g it's considered pretty big depending on the location

[@Gameaddict2o9]

You should quit cutting and editing out and just take us on a walk through of you literally walking up through the house because it was so confusing trying to pictures how the house is.

[@anon8095]

It’s a lot of money, but way less than I would have expected for Tokyo.

[@yessigabi12]

There are way cheaper options, it all comes to the location and size, although size is always on the smaller side

[@stephenairlanggaputra329]

Tokyo its a main city ....

[@jameswonowidjojo]

For a 4 BR with only 1.5 Bath... I guess..?

[@TeddyB3ARGaming]

Tokyo isn’t actually that expensive, it all depends on the location, where in Tokyo.

[@vnzlb]

Here in Vancouver, for $1.2 million dollars, you can get a 1950s old house with a nearly barren, beaten down backyard with a shack as an added bonus. 🙃

[@Baaiim]

Subscribed! Loving the idea behind this channel

[@Kyle005055]

Hey isn't this that Chris's guys friend?

[@TokyoPortfolio]

Yep, that's me!

[@SA-dx5sx]

Living in Japan, I told my father in law that I was going to buy a house. He told me straight up not to bother because they are a money pit and not an asset. With all the earthquakes there, a house loses its value within 10 years.

[@voguehaven5154]

not to mention cramped and not spacious.

[@1Reddd]

You gotta switch up the filming style, the jump from scene to scene makes it very hard to keep up with where you’re at in the house. Vlog style would be much easier to follow along with the floor plan, or something similar.

[@CaptainCoolpants101]

Maaaan, I know things are different over there. But that house is ugly and awkward. Small, awkward shaped rooms, with steps and weird angles. The 3 storey open plan stairs are not nice, looks a tad too industrial. Just doesn't look cosy or homley at all.

[@lyss9178]

And the balcony for said office is so mf ugly im probably gonna get depressed instead of destressed

[@shukrantpatil]

This thing was built in 1992 , of course it’s not gonna live up to today’s standards There are several other cool houses in japan which are comfortable but are pretty new and hence are more costly

[@MarkGibbons]

One of the main things holding me back from moving to japan is the lack of houses with garages. I've dreamt of moving to Japan specifically for car culture and it's seemingly impossible to find a home catored around that. What about rural Japan?

[@TokyoPortfolio]

There's plenty of houses with garages over here (I've seen 5 or 6 car garages in certain listings), they're just not as large as you might be used to and are much more expensive. Space is a luxury over here, so having your garage eat up space is not on the top of most people's minds. As for rural Japan, I would say it's definitely easier and cheaper to build a large garage there, so if you're looking to build a place with a large garage, it might be a good idea to go outside the city.

[@dell051lt]

@@TokyoPortfolio Agree, they are big on space. The more you want in the city, the more $$$ you will need to pay. I've noticed outside the city limits, go wild til your heart is content. I've been in Japan for 3 years and love it here. Want to plan on retiring here, in a large home outside the city limits, somewhat close to a train station. Japan is a beautiful country, and I love their housing designs, and furniture designs. All intended to save space.

[@Thenormalguy_real_one]

I want a house with a garage too

[@athiaj1199]

I’ve seen better houses for half a million dollars in Japan, or Tokyo alone. The design isn’t worth 1 million.

[@danirunivain3527]

@Mr pewpeppa Lavo yeah the place and the situation contributes the most in the price , one of my father’s friends bought similarly sized house in outside of Nagoya, Aichi-ken for about quarter of this house’s price.

[@osamabinballin5369]

There's a 200,000$ dollar japanese modern house way bigger than this

[@sakason924]

what??? Since when is Tokyo so affordable? I expected something in an area like this to be at least 2 million!

[@pejo620]

I don't think you are paying for the design. It's the location and also the fact that It's made out of concrete, which lasts much longer than typical wood houses in Japan, and is much more expensive than wood

[@codeninja100]

Very true

[@Ruftinator]

The way your videos are shot has definitely been improve A LOT! really interesting to see😄

[@nicholaswilson9882]

You are going to blow up very soon keep it up man the production on these videos is just right to be amazing

[@regentalwharf5310]

I like the house and its architecture. The small studio at the bottom away from where you actually live, the bedroom layout, the nice bathroom and kitchen, the open layout and overall materials used like concrete, dark wood, long glass, and black painted metal. The one issue I have is with those sideway windows because when the moonlight comes in when you’re sleeping and I can be hard to put blings in.

[@conorfleury4387]

Some constructive criticism since you're just starting out (Hidden in the show more in case you'd rather not see this each time you check the comments) A note before any of this, I'm sorry if any of it comes off as mean. I'm honestly just trying to give advice as someone who watches much too much KZbin XD As you're walking in the door we're very low to the ground, at the height of the door handle which is a little off-putting. Don't be afraid to leave the floor plan on the screen for longer/put them in a more prominent area, I barely noticed that they were coming up until midway through the video. I liked the panning shots at 2:33 and the movement + wide angle after it. The shots before felt a little static + cramped, it was hard to get a feel for the space when you can only see a singular wall + you. Not seeing the floor was a little trippy as well as it's hard to gauge heights of things without it. Some of the B roll felt a little shaky, the movements a little jittery. Some of the shots angles were a little off, a little tilted which made me turn my head a little bit wondering what seemed wrong. That's it, hope your channel blows up :D

[@de5letras1]

That building looks more like a small business, like a small medical clinic, dental office or something like that, than living in it. Anyway, it is curious that a house of that cost has the drainage pipes going down the walls in the front facing the street (0:16). That in addition to looking aesthetically horrible, would be illegal in cities of other countries.

[@paranoidhumanoid]

That's crazy. $1M for that?!

[@houstonhelicoptertours1006]

It's Tokyo. The ground is more valuable than any building standing on it.

[@LockeyThirteenYuuYA]

Subscribed. I’ve watched you before from two different youtubers you were with before. Please do more tours.

[@TokyoPortfolio]

There'll be more soon!

[@clericdan4375]

Hi, in the future can you shoot without cropping the video, I want to see the house as live as possible

[@TokyoPortfolio]

Check out my more recent videos -- I have a much better camera setup and even an actual cameraman!

[@merior9024]

Japan is marvelous. I really want to visit someday.

[@henrymackall6245]

+𝟭 𝟵𝟳 𝟮𝟲 𝟲𝟲 𝟱𝟱 𝟲𝟵

[@henrymackall6245]

His availability is on WhatsApp.👆🏻

[@julilolmo19]

Abroad in Japan introduced me to this concept But I bet this channel is going to be great Congrats

[@takashimaxzrx7949]

This videos make me satisfaction

[@jakajakajakajaka]

I am a resident of Tokyo, Japan. The population density is high in the center of Tokyo and the land is small. If I were to buy a lot and build a house, I would need $400,000 at the lightest estimate. In my area, the market price is around $1,000,000.

[@chilledramen8241]

yay, this was posted on my birthday!

[@masked8305]

This guy could literally persuade me to buy a shed

[@tinajsews2835]

repent , Jesus christ is coming back, get your life in order , Jesus christ is coming back .

[@jerraljerome]

You alone. He is a terrible sales agent. Just points out the obvious

[@noreworks]

Oh yes Alex, since I know you from broad's video, I was hoping you have a channel. I'm tired of big houses from LA and spain. Thanks!

[@ulerhond]

Nice house, great video, but the constant repeat of the same 5 second music clip is going to leave me with the need for therapy. :)

[@hidazip]

It's not that expensive for a house in Tokyo. I live in the same area, but that's a pretty normal price around here. Apartments are pretty cheap tho.

[@mukeshvig174]

It’s a decent start if you wanna stay away from buying apartments … or that’s how I see it. Thanks Alex 👍

[@Kazu-lk4tx]

with that much money i could buy 3 - 4 huge mansion fully furnished in my country

[@rrsharizam]

But it's not Tokyo. That's the catch.

[@yuzuu36]

With this amount of money, I can only buy a small apartment in my country (Singapore). T.T

[@saltymonke3682]

yeah, but can you put them in the middle of Tokyo with that price? 🗼 It's the location

[@johnchef1195]

@@rrsharizam so what?

[@rizkyananta5461]

my house is just only has 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1 living room..cost only 30.000$..more exactly 29.850$..and i love it

[@henriiez]

I think you guys might want to lower the background music a little more, it's a little overpowering despite being a very nice track.

[@jocelyncook8179]

I need you to do all of your tours while holding the tiny dog.

[@adrianb.4653]

This looks like my first Apartment I rented out of highschool in california for under $1,000 a month 2 extra rooms but that's the only difference lol. crazy price for just 1.5 bath too.

[@tigerbear3038]

Better value than what you get in Toronto

[@Reddylion]

Nice !

[@harsimransingh615]

Very advanced stuff in this house.

[@will9001asd]

NYC: "Best I can do is a studio"

[@kanekiken2002]

In $1.2 million ? That's insane.

[@gwyn.]

@@kanekiken2002 You can get a penthouse condo for that price

[@kanekiken2002]

@@gwyn. Really ?

[@gwyn.]

@@kanekiken2002 The info was from a year ago though, I don't know about now. Probably slightly higher but I don't think it'll change much.

[@some88]

@@gwyn. really just depends on where you live, but you can also buy a house for that much outside of Manhattan, like somewhere in Queens and be 15mins away from Manhattan

[@MyForgottenDiary]

Tell us more about yourself! I’m curious to know how you ended up in Japan and also, how you got started in real estate. Awesome property 😎

[@TwentyThree_Kei]

Pretty late reply lol but he was on a podcast and basically he was travelling with his father around the world when he was in highschool and when they get to japan he fell in love with the country and decided to study highschool here, he started living & working in southern japan and basically moved to Tokyo and started Real Estate with his friend.

[@SnailOnYT]

Loved the videos you made with Chris. Subscribed!

[@Off_White247]

Man, what I would give to have a guy like this champ to walk me through the Akia bank system.

[@littlebunnytheVvip]

that's good . in Singapore can't even buy a landand house like this . hdb only . soon I'll go to Japan and stay

[@DJAYPAZ]

A very nice home indeed. Built for Japanese tastes of course so I’m not surprised that people from other countries are puzzled by the design. Could I live in it ?? Hell yeah.

[@bryanfeliciano4102]

That bath alone sold me lol

[@francesm6884]

the bathing culture in Japan is something I will never understand. I'm a morning-shower American XD

[@susanthapa3970]

Here in other countries of Asia too we bath in the morning. But bathing in night time makes more sense because of you had sweat whole day, sometime dust picked so when coming home before bed you are thoroughly cleaned. In morning it doesn’t make sense except to feel fresh only

[@shukrantpatil]

It doesn’t make senses to me as per why would you bath in the morning Like your body is completely clean as you slept on a clean bed the entire night 😑 On the other hand it makes sense to bath before sleeping as your all dirty after a long day at work

[@susanthapa3970]

@@shukrantpatil yuhh bro I said the same thing❤️

[@aireactions2633]

Alex, you need to be on TV mate. You're so much easier to listen to. To the point, informative and good views of the house. PS I thought the "Black Ship" thing was funny lol

[@TokyoPortfolio]

I've been told I have the face for radio

[@aireactions2633]

@@TokyoPortfolio 🤣🤣🤣 thats not nice but at least they see potential in you I guess.

[@OneSingleCheezIt]

Love the video, hate the short, repeating music.

[@rickross80]

Very nice video !!

[@vule3247]

Very nice!😀

[@kyh6767]

In Seoul, if you wanna live in a high end neighborhood it would be 1/3 of that size

[@marktaylor2087]

Jesus, I'm from the UK and even here $1.2m would get you something considerably better than this. Not just the size, but the decor and finish looks super cheap.

[@rjohnm666]

Jesus this is amazing. I wish I had seen this video when the house was available! I assume it is long since sold by now

[@TokyoPortfolio]

Yeah unfortunately. Let me know if you want something similar though!

[@cosmo362]

Feedback: tone down the background music/ bass..if the information being provided more important or the music?

[@miraryan806]

My wallet : Wait a minute who are you. Me : "Bankrupt"

[@TheTechCguy]

That A/C unit is a ductless air conditioner. It's the best out of all three air conditioning methods because it only cools space that is used, which saves energy. Unlike window units or central air that uses far more electricity for the same space or the entire house.

[@primary8934]

amazing. goals

[@gregandvalari]

Wow! It's the same size as my 3/2 in Florida! And it's 4xs less than that!

[@izone2607]

$1M for that house in Tokyo is pretty good price .

[@henrymackall6245]

+𝟭 𝟵𝟳 𝟮𝟲 𝟲𝟲 𝟱𝟱 𝟲𝟵

[@henrymackall6245]

His availability is on WhatsApp.👆🏻

[@Zergcerebrates]

Is it true that in Japan property value will only devalue?

[@FuyuNoAi]

The price is absurdly high. My boss bought a whole ryokan in Hakone for a bit more than 100.000.000 yen. Prices in Tokyo are out of control.

[@tonyhoward6085]

I would expect more from the fixtures and fittings for 1.2mil

[@Castleinferno]

House looks pretty nice. But the cables for the power lines needs some cable managing.

[@henrymackall6245]

+𝟭 𝟵𝟳 𝟮𝟲 𝟲𝟲 𝟱𝟱 𝟲𝟵

[@usamamalik420]

A nice place. And thank goodness you started your own KZbin channel. Can you make a video of an apartment for sale? Not for rent.

[@bluellamaslearnbeyondthele2456]

Well that's a first. I knew i wasn't alone. But I don't like the house at all.

[@usamamalik420]

@@bluellamaslearnbeyondthele2456 it varies from person to person. Tbh it's far better than houses in other areas of Tokyo.

[@bluellamaslearnbeyondthele2456]

@@usamamalik420 you did notice we use the same name on youtube though?

[@usamamalik420]

@@bluellamaslearnbeyondthele2456 Why, yes. I did. Perhaps we're long lost brothers?

[@bluellamaslearnbeyondthele2456]

@@usamamalik420 well we both have beards. Both I'm afraid that's the only coincidence. I just never found anyone with this name before.

[@annajones9701]

Do you own any Japanese real estate? Also what is point in buying Japanese real estate as I was told price drops fast. Ie eventually becomes a fraction what you paid so seems awful investment?

[@TokyoPortfolio]

I do. And as for the value of the property, the value of the building itself will go down over time, but not necessarily the land below. I have plenty of clients who bought condos new a few years ago and sold them for a large markup, even this year and last.

[@SandTiger42]

Thanks for the video. Can't tell if the house is just maze like and not very open, or if we could have used some wider angle shots. may I suggest uploading the video in 60fps, it would really give the video a more high-end feel.

[@chantreazur7921]

Concrete... The wealth in Japan is being able to build again your house in each earthquake !

[@leftisland2603]

That's a very decent price by San Francisco standards. I love how the Japanese make the most of the the limited space they have-lovely house.

[@rcane6842]

Great content. Looking forward to more of it!

[@druhkivelykhov9889]

I love the beat in the background! jazz hop?

[@MechaTheSpider]

It's so strange to see such an incredibly well built and expensive home without what anyone on the rest of the planet would consider an amenity like a dryer or central air; I know they're not common, but for over a million???

[@coldragon06]

energy cost and energy saving are something a lot of westerner hard to believe how much it can cost . do you know why a lot people in japan take a shower first before they get in the bathtub ? because so other family member can use it too . they dont drain out water like that after each used . in my country people who live in suburban have their own three days a week schedule for the cut off power due to shortage .

[@MechaTheSpider]

@@coldragon06 Right, but if you have enough to buy a home for over a hundred million yen, I'm pretty sure it doesn't matter what kind of power you use. I mean hell, owning a car, let alone TWO, is incredibly expensive over there to a shocking degree, yet they have a two car garage. Can't pay an extra 4k yen a month for a bumped up power bill so you don't have your clothes hanging outside???

[@johnblaze520]

Even the states are starting to move away from central heating... the Japanese style ones are waaaay more energy efficient

[@sanynava9160]

@@MechaTheSpider lol what you don't realize is a million in one country doesn't mean the same in another meaning just being able to afford a million dollar home doesn't mean people forgo energy costs etc...perhaps it's your American way of thinking

[@MechaTheSpider]

@@johnblaze520 I mean, if you can afford a million+ dollar home, I bet you can afford a slightly more expensive power bill lmao

[@arqbmw]

Hi. What are those flat pieces behind your back at the bathtub? Are they to cover it? What for?

[@TokyoPortfolio]

They're to cover the bath so it doesn't get cold. Entire families in Japan often use the same bathwater and this helps keep it hot

[@Carolina-nn6ye]

@@TokyoPortfolio that is ABSOLUTELY disgusting!!!!!!!

[@MadAudi]

American here with bathtub /shower options and heated toilet /bidet envy... but... I have 3 full bathrooms, 2 car enclosed garage, .86 acres and 2 walk in master closets... and I paid a hella lot less for my house.

[@OzSweetness]

1.2 mil and yet the kitchen is still tiny? 😭 I'd sacrifice the dining/living area for a bigger kitchen

[@tedrinmou2106]

Even you go suburb of Tokyo, kichen size is abut same. You need to spend lots of meney to make custom house and kichen.

[@coldragon06]

not much to say about the house . just one thing i need to say is japan probably need to reinvent or reorganize the light pole . the wire seem to hang here and there like a spider web .

[@louisazraels7072]

it's charming though

[@samhall8547]

I have literally the same kitchen and my house is wayy cheaper. but you know land, location cost way more than they should

[@246Mao]

Wow. $1.2m is so cheap! Seriously, coming out of a high cost of living city, $1.2m is “affordable”

[@ShiningWhiteShadow]

Came from the collab with Chris from Abroad in Japan, stayed for the contents! Keep the good work

[@dianajames4717]

i want this place soooooo bad. if i win the lottery i am buying it

[@takashimaxzrx7949]

I need view one of these mansions of Japan please

[@gusmendez2564]

I noticed most of the windows are single pane glass. Why is it that most homes in japan are still single pane when their winters are quite cold?

[@danielgutzz]

Feels like im playing an og resident evil game with this camera work. No bueno chief.

[@quietusplus1221]

What music did you use? It sounds like Nujabes. But probably CC License from someone else

[@darkshadoku]

I would very much rather buy one of these homes than one of the ones currently available here in California...

[@wengezhu1]

It's like you build 3 stories above a two-car garage in the middle of Tokyo, and it becomes $1.2 million dollar house, where you have to go downstairs for bathroom from your "master" bedroom.

[@yivunqp963]

Well, no smell coming out from the toilet to the master bedroom is a plus. Just walk a bit or drink less water before you sleep.

[@FoxDren]

can it really be considered a balcony if it's below street level?

[@Alex-Rocks]

Actually, this seems like a great deal for an actual house within the main area of any big city, especially tokyo...

[@CrispMagic]

10gbps internet? That's insane. I'm in Australia, and can barely get 50mbps.

[@charu002]

Floor heating. Are they using electric? That’s interesting to me

[@TokyoPortfolio]

Most in Japan use gas

[@charu002]

@@TokyoPortfolio is floor heating common in Tokyo?

[@TokyoPortfolio]

@@charu002 It's not uncommon, but only in newer/more expensive places. Also, having multiple heating zones is more uncommon than just one.

[@Lena-Milena]

Americans: confused If this is a joke or not People who live in London: booking one way flights to Tokyo

[@kaisoncheng9681]

Actually affordable and looks good value

[@jianchengzhou3498]

can't afford it, but hopefully one day i might. When that day comes, i will be looking for your agency

[@alexhan1742]

given what you get out of it, compared to what we have in Auckland, this doesn't seem to be half bad

[@qktcn]

reasons why i wanna move to japan