Inside Tokyo's TINIEST Luxury Apartment

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2 жыл бұрын

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@TokyoLens
@TokyoLens 2 жыл бұрын
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@ChrisM_Ren76
@ChrisM_Ren76 2 жыл бұрын
I do think I would live there because it's so central.
@elflass5544
@elflass5544 2 жыл бұрын
I could deal with this though navigating the loft ladder might be a challenge depending on the day. Definitely better than some Japanese apartments I have seen.
@Hrotriks
@Hrotriks 2 жыл бұрын
Hell nah , besides of how small it is , what a terrible layout , also why separate the bathroom by a wall? It makes no sense to me.
@lon.2130
@lon.2130 2 жыл бұрын
yo man! i think this might be your new thing
@Kirinukistworks
@Kirinukistworks 2 жыл бұрын
Last apartment... The Stairs of Doom is too scary! 😂
@sobaz92
@sobaz92 2 жыл бұрын
It may be small but I can tell it was designed with care and attention to the person who would be living there. Whoever designed the space really did their best!
@BigWinsAllDay
@BigWinsAllDay 2 жыл бұрын
@Wary Trout i definitely wouldn't last a day in this place. the main room is smaller than my toilet for god's sake
@sobaz92
@sobaz92 2 жыл бұрын
@Wary Trout I do agree with you, I could not live in a place that small myself, but if one has to out of necessity it’s good to see that the place isn’t in some shabby condition
@jasonponce5695
@jasonponce5695 2 жыл бұрын
This is called kung fu in design.
@TheICEgirl6100
@TheICEgirl6100 2 жыл бұрын
@Wary Trout you live in a 600 a month house?
@sandrinedecosterd2702
@sandrinedecosterd2702 2 жыл бұрын
The fact that there are windows and that the place is located in a nice street change the perspective. It is small but quite ok.
@kirinplays9858
@kirinplays9858 2 жыл бұрын
I wish there are places like this with affordable prices in my country for young adults who just finished study to start living on their own. So cute!
@japvanese_id4499
@japvanese_id4499 2 жыл бұрын
Indonesian detected(?) :)
@resha2369
@resha2369 2 жыл бұрын
yea fr like we need this in malaysia too 😭😭💔💔
@mariecolette9066
@mariecolette9066 2 жыл бұрын
YES you are right! Every country around the world should try this. Especially for students, do you know how happy so many parents would feel if their university age children could move out instead of living with them! Also good for people who are introverted, the divorced, people who wont have to deal with roommates! Seriously some people may not understand but many actually get it-even if its tiny it's still a place to be proud to call your own!
@darladowhaniuk1969
@darladowhaniuk1969 2 жыл бұрын
👍☺❤RIGHT ON I TOTALLY AGREE I WISH THEY HAD THEM IN UTAH MYSELF I THINK THIS WOULD BE A WONDERFUL THING FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DIFFERENT KINDS OF REASONS WHAT A GOOD THING 👍 😊 ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤💖💖💖💖💖❤❤❤💖💖💖
@Emily_fanai
@Emily_fanai 2 жыл бұрын
Just what comes into my mind
@skywalker6648
@skywalker6648 Жыл бұрын
I liked the resident's honest assessment of the pros and cons of living there and realistic usage of the space.
@luna7453
@luna7453 Жыл бұрын
I live in a quite similar flat actually since few years and i love it and funny, the cons are quite similar. quite exited by the loft upstairs at first too ;) and after a while, less confortable to use in fact for my personal feeling and needs too but it can be easily adapted, and changed functions. so i like the flexibility of not having big furnitures and be able to move and adapt the space as i want :). and i could hear my neighbour sometimes too but quite quiet area where i live too.. funny because i am not in Japan at all, in France but in a tiny town, tiny flat.. but i love to live that way. :)
@Boxghost102
@Boxghost102 3 ай бұрын
Bro just vibin' with his axlotols.
@SekiberiusWelkesh
@SekiberiusWelkesh Жыл бұрын
I wish they'd build more places like this around the world. Living by my self, I'd much rather live in a much smaller, much more affordable place, than pay like 2,000 a month for a one room apartment with a crap ton of open space that I'll never use. Little apartments like these would be great for people who are trying to save up for a down payment on a house.
@SocraticMind89
@SocraticMind89 8 ай бұрын
They have to build like this because there is no space! We take for granted just how large the USA IS 26 times bigger than Japan so space here is plentiful
@UncleCloud
@UncleCloud 7 ай бұрын
@@SocraticMind89 They have plenty of space, just obviously not in the middle of a capital city where everybody wants to live. Every country in the world has this problem, USA included.
@Maddinhpws
@Maddinhpws 7 ай бұрын
@@SocraticMind89 Japan has a ton of free space actually. Almost every place outside of the largest cities is slowly becoming less and less inhabited and breaks down from not enough people living there. And in the same manner as Tokyo the USA also does not have any space to spare in places like SF or NY.
@atedinahalf6288
@atedinahalf6288 7 ай бұрын
They're great if you're 3 feet tall.
@SekiberiusWelkesh
@SekiberiusWelkesh 7 ай бұрын
@@atedinahalf6288 Its not even that small, the guy in the video is quite tall and he's nowhere near hitting his head on the ceiling.
@LetsPlayKH
@LetsPlayKH 2 жыл бұрын
Is it just me, or are tiny loft apartments the most coziest and enjoyable living experiences ever? Gosh I would love to live in this space so much!!
@milec6799
@milec6799 2 жыл бұрын
@@mikamakawee3321 😂
@infirelytrusfrated7901
@infirelytrusfrated7901 2 жыл бұрын
I love it too💜
@bingsu7824
@bingsu7824 2 жыл бұрын
@@mikamakawee3321 Yeah but this is already a luxury to people and not everyone can afford this. Heck, we’re lucky if we can even afford cooling and heating. Some people don’t even have roofs over their heads.
@mister6692
@mister6692 2 жыл бұрын
Ok
@ClaudiuManea
@ClaudiuManea 2 жыл бұрын
its just you
@DefinitelyNotAnAlien
@DefinitelyNotAnAlien 2 жыл бұрын
As someone who is still living with their parents because of how expensive (clean) apartments are, this is an accommodation I could only dream of. Wish we had something like this in the U.S to help the young people who are just starting to venture out on their own.
@cass_attack
@cass_attack 2 жыл бұрын
There are a lot of shared houses in the US where you can rent a bedroom/half of a house. Depends on where you live, but if you are looking for $500.00/month and under, I would suggest looking for a shared house/apartment with multiple bedrooms to reduce costs. My friend ives in Williamsburg, Brooklyn NYC for only 600.00 including everything and has her own room, large kitchen and bathroom and entertainment space. She has 3 roommates for the other bedrooms, but thats how post-grads do it!
@AdikSaGames000
@AdikSaGames000 2 жыл бұрын
so you're really not an alien right?
@AyNay246
@AyNay246 2 жыл бұрын
@@cass_attack thats not really comparable though to rent a tiny apartment on your own versus living with a bunch of people sharing a house
@KimikoAiri
@KimikoAiri 2 жыл бұрын
@@cass_attack And where are you speaking about? In California, the closest thing that I could think of would be a student apartment, but even those are more expensive than $700USD nowadays
@yyg4632
@yyg4632 2 жыл бұрын
and to help homeless or struggling people who are working to rise up
@JessicaSmith-np1vv
@JessicaSmith-np1vv Жыл бұрын
This has been my fav apartment you’ve shown. I would totally sleep in the loft and use a projector on the wall for my gaming and watching. I wish there were places like this where I lived and soooo much cheaper than where I’m from.
@neriothefurry
@neriothefurry Жыл бұрын
same here. its so expensive where im from and i was shocked at the price of this place. i would also sleep in the loft, and would probably be up there a lot. im short, so i probably wouldn’t feel squished up there.
@sherynaya6290
@sherynaya6290 Жыл бұрын
I have so much respect for the designers and architects! They paid so much attention to detail I appreciate that
@Krisshomez
@Krisshomez 2 жыл бұрын
As a claustrophobic person I’m surprised at how cozy this place looks. I actually wouldn’t mind living in one of these apartments. I’m working on becoming a minimalist and this just speaks to me.
@timothyevans1803
@timothyevans1803 2 жыл бұрын
It needs an oven 🤠
@karenthompson8038
@karenthompson8038 2 жыл бұрын
@@timothyevans1803 yeah I don’t see that happening in there.. a convection oven would work..ish n I doubt a dishwasher is available in most of these very cool apartments! I’m tall but I could live there especially if between looking n saving some money! I love these! Fabulous idea! Perfect 👍
@shubhamjohri290
@shubhamjohri290 2 жыл бұрын
It's a nightmare for tall people
@Gelay2516
@Gelay2516 2 жыл бұрын
Watching this makes me breath harder.
@dinifroggy
@dinifroggy 2 жыл бұрын
I think the natural lights play an important role there...
@James-mw7zv
@James-mw7zv 2 жыл бұрын
At least Japan is building tiny affordable apartments unlike many other countries where the emphasis is on building luxurious places and generating huge profits.
@rory8270
@rory8270 2 жыл бұрын
Ikr. Other countries should invest in affordable apartments rather than expensive luxurious apartments.
@ellyreginald6546
@ellyreginald6546 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely, I was kicked out of my Williamsburg, Brooklyn artist loft that was remodeled as luxury lofts. This was going on all over Williamsburg, Brooklyn and ruined the area.
@JD-nr8hf
@JD-nr8hf 2 жыл бұрын
@@ellyreginald6546 this was getting bad before last year especially in the larger cities where they were focused on 'revitalization' aka - minimal/cheap upgrades + huge rent increases to meet/exceed big brother tax implications and of course pocket lining on their end as well as landlords.
@innerbeauty24
@innerbeauty24 2 жыл бұрын
At least their people won’t be homeless also.
@OumyNeferti
@OumyNeferti 2 жыл бұрын
Ain't that the godly truth. A tiny room in the least affluent neighborhoods in NYC will cost at least $700 a month and that is if lucky .
@Cinetyk
@Cinetyk Жыл бұрын
Another excellent entry in this series. I'm 38 now and most definitely feel Japan as a whole has A LOT to teach the whole world about minimalism living. Sure you can argue some of these spaces could arguably be "unliveable" by western standards, but going back to my teen years as a University student, I spent pretty much all my time out, and also I was thinner and healthier then: managing a small space was so much easier back then. I feel like these kind of places could mean lesser rent costs for students whilst still providing decent sleeping spaces together with different environments to bring forth their personality and creativity in how they utilize the spaces. Regardless, this video was excellent showing all this stuff and I truly appreciate the Japanese residents coming forward and sharing their spaces and opinions on all of it. Great work to be sure. Cheers!
@luna7453
@luna7453 Жыл бұрын
totally agree :)
@njrom2975
@njrom2975 Жыл бұрын
Lethe west have tiny house revolution now. It’s common now . Check tiny house channels and tiny big house channel. A lot of people in the west now enjoy tiny house living .
@lars7935
@lars7935 5 ай бұрын
@@njrom2975 The western tiny house trend doesn't really integrate into urban structures though. It's often suburban or even rural
@njrom2975
@njrom2975 5 ай бұрын
@@lars7935 it’s trending in new York now haha 😂.. Because it’s too expensive to live big or even normally these days
@mortimerbrewster3671
@mortimerbrewster3671 3 ай бұрын
I'm always amused by peoples' comments about being out all the time, like people have completely forgotten about being trapped in their homes for months on end when governments forced citizens to stay indoors. Would you like this place if you are not allowed to leave your home for 6+ months?
@christiroseify
@christiroseify 8 ай бұрын
Oh My Gosh... I can't imagine being locked down in one of those for months...
@martinhellooo7021
@martinhellooo7021 2 жыл бұрын
I’d definitely use the loft as a sleeping area. As a person who needs a good desk, I’d probably use the downstairs as an office/work space since the natural lighting is it’s huge advantage
@muhammadrohan9190
@muhammadrohan9190 2 жыл бұрын
I thought the same thing
@TuNnL
@TuNnL 2 жыл бұрын
The guy who who already lived in one of the units used a futon to sleep. If you're going to use a futon, anyway, it seems pointless to sleep downstairs where you have more space. 💁🏻‍♂️
@g.j
@g.j 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah!
@kyra_from_kerkyra
@kyra_from_kerkyra 2 жыл бұрын
I agree, I'd climb up to sleep only, and use the downstairs area for my daily activities
@ellecan2195
@ellecan2195 2 жыл бұрын
I would do the same thing
@fatimadeleonmartinez7861
@fatimadeleonmartinez7861 2 жыл бұрын
compared to other tiny apartments ive seen, this one looks the most liveable and efficient. a lot of them tend to look really run down and dont make the best use of space, but i honestly feel like i could live in this apartment for a couple years. its perfect for college students
@genox3636
@genox3636 2 жыл бұрын
These Chinese people can keep their shoeboxes!!!
@Pokemon32961
@Pokemon32961 2 жыл бұрын
@@genox3636 they’re Japanese, racist.
@katarh
@katarh 2 жыл бұрын
It's about the space I had on my half of the dorm room.
@youtubeoppressivecensorshi8047
@youtubeoppressivecensorshi8047 2 жыл бұрын
They could trade the waiting room for more space so not the best use I don’t care if it’s part of the culture you can’t fit a bed there really yak
@angelesgonzalez2133
@angelesgonzalez2133 2 жыл бұрын
Yup, perfect for me! 19y.o
@PenitentSlayer
@PenitentSlayer Жыл бұрын
If you were allowed to alter the space, you could easily extend the loft level across to the window, and just have a hole through it for access with the ladder going up into the corner. You'd still have light on both levels due to the position of the windows. And you'd increase the amount of useable floor space by at least 25% across the entire apartment.
@alexseven8039
@alexseven8039 Жыл бұрын
I love how you show (wide angle), visit places and ask the locals to show their opinions and places too! Very nice content! Thank you from your work! Keep doing that!
@sydneyhodge8073
@sydneyhodge8073 2 жыл бұрын
Imagine living in a country where they help young adults find affordable housing or just provide affordable housing in general 🥰
@spartandare390
@spartandare390 2 жыл бұрын
@@mariec5716 not like the property market has much complaining to do
@jante234
@jante234 2 жыл бұрын
Its not like theyre any better off than we are, theres good and bad things in every country. Japan has some of the highest suicide rates so providing affordable housing for the students who they pressure into their narrow structures of academics is the least they can do.
@Haitouken
@Haitouken 2 жыл бұрын
@@jante234 OP isn't saying Japan doesn't have it's downsides, much like you said every country does. But affordable housing for young people/ students to venture out on their own is something many of us can only dream of, especially in a market like Tokyo.
@samuraiboi2735
@samuraiboi2735 2 жыл бұрын
@@Haitouken i meant tokyo is like(not wanting to say an expensive city)but in a way a hub for those who come far and wanting to study in tokyo.
@cityintake
@cityintake 2 жыл бұрын
In East Germany, 60qm are like 200€ a month near the city center lol
@wy4553
@wy4553 2 жыл бұрын
This place was really well designed. Despite its size, you can tell the architect divided the spaces efficiently and made it feel as open and comfortable as they could with the windows, finishing, etc. What I love about these vids is also seeing how residents utilize the space!
@jesusdl9749
@jesusdl9749 Жыл бұрын
This was the first or at least one of the first videos I watched on this channel and I love the tiny apartment series. People are very efficient at using their space
@Luke-et3it
@Luke-et3it Жыл бұрын
As you said, "You can live a minimalist lifestyle", ive been wanting to live like that for such a long time, being able to be so mobile, its truly amazing!!
@nicoleb8424
@nicoleb8424 2 жыл бұрын
The high ceiling and big windows really help to make the space feels more spacious. I will probably use the loft as storage so there's less things visible in the bottom space.
@AK-zq8dt
@AK-zq8dt 2 жыл бұрын
Beautifully summed up
@eunicestone838
@eunicestone838 2 жыл бұрын
At least it has a window.
@maryjane1851
@maryjane1851 2 жыл бұрын
Heck yeah! Def utilize that height!👍
@HandbagDiva
@HandbagDiva 2 жыл бұрын
I don’t think I’d want to climb up & down every time I need clothes
@globalfamily8172
@globalfamily8172 2 жыл бұрын
actually, I could not live in this.
@MymyDao
@MymyDao 2 жыл бұрын
It’s crazy how small this apartment is but they really put a lot of thought into it to make it convenient for people to live on 10qm. I think I would use the loft as a cozy bedroom
@zeninspriggan794
@zeninspriggan794 2 жыл бұрын
Same I'm SMOLL XD
@BigEvy
@BigEvy 2 жыл бұрын
Hi! What does qm mean?
@kekecom
@kekecom 2 жыл бұрын
They’re based in yachts rooms/interiors
@volpenvieh
@volpenvieh 2 жыл бұрын
@@BigEvy square metre
@BigEvy
@BigEvy 2 жыл бұрын
@@volpenvieh ahh thank you I get it now , between working with multiple systems I got confused. SqM. I wasn't able to interpret that
@megantran19
@megantran19 Жыл бұрын
I love this development idea! It's perfect for students/young professionals who don't need a lot of space but still want nice amenities. Sometimes nice amenities and space are proportional, as well as price. I thought it was interesting he used the loft as a workout/video game cave, but I feel like I would use it more as an office/study space or like you said as a closet/storage area.
@randomlibrarian
@randomlibrarian Жыл бұрын
The idea of it being a cocoon is incredible! I wish this kind of thoughtful living were more common in places I’ve lived
@vanessamonterroso7364
@vanessamonterroso7364 Жыл бұрын
Honestly, I wish the USA could have homes like these and keep them at an affordable rate. It would be great for young adults to start off on their own. This would have been prefect for me as a college student.
@ArchonCommando
@ArchonCommando Жыл бұрын
Just a sign of how sad America has become that this would be seen as acceptable. Compare that chicken coop to what your parents could afford off an untrained job 40 years ago.
@jacqslabz
@jacqslabz Жыл бұрын
And for those of us who just don't have high paying jobs, don't have much stuff, and don't want/need much space.
@Dirty_Squirrell
@Dirty_Squirrell Жыл бұрын
We do. My first apartment was just like this. $450/mo. in the 80s.
@Dirty_Squirrell
@Dirty_Squirrell Жыл бұрын
@@ArchonCommando What kind of job isn't untrained? You either are working class/blue collar or white collar. Every job requires certain skill sets and that was true 40 years ago. Problem is the younger generation thinks it was all handed to us. We worked hard for what we got (I worked 3 jobs at one time!, but you are right, this should never become a norm. I'm living in Europe, atm, and what little people are willing to accept is sad.
@brihcheese8689
@brihcheese8689 Жыл бұрын
@@ArchonCommando what untrainable jobs are you referring to? My parents were able to buy a house very young but my dad was an accountant. You have an unrealistic view of the world to think everyone in our parents generation had the means to afford a house. And worst of, your comment makes it seem like the US is “too good” to even entertain the idea of small apartments. Young adults nowadays in the US that don’t want to live at home are most likely living with roommates. Small apartments are great alternatives to living with roommates. I’m sure Japan has “regular sized” apartments but you’d probably need roommates for that.
@howwrongwewere
@howwrongwewere 2 жыл бұрын
What a lot of ppl miss is that when you save so much money on rent, you actually have the means to go out and experience stuff and as a result you're not in your place as much. It's just a matter of what you personally want to prioritize in your life.
@zenobia10127
@zenobia10127 2 жыл бұрын
~Laughs in pandemic~
@sarahgeorget89
@sarahgeorget89 2 жыл бұрын
Totally agree with you but for me inside space is a major priority
@seanpaints
@seanpaints 2 жыл бұрын
Exactly, like based on his numbers ($600 vs $1k for rent) that’s about $100 bucks a week - you could have a pretty sweet weekend with that amount!
@JanKoci
@JanKoci 2 жыл бұрын
No I get that part a ton! It's one of my favourite parts 😎
@warriorwolfehh
@warriorwolfehh 2 жыл бұрын
Introverts exist We don't want to go outside that often lmao
@jamespete716
@jamespete716 Жыл бұрын
I love the space.. very clean and airy. Ideal place for someone just starting out in this great big world. Best regards to those who have just started their journey.
@MairuzuGaming
@MairuzuGaming Жыл бұрын
Just came across your videos and just been enthralled by the spaces you’ve shown. I personally want to move to Japan once I get on my feet to experience the culture and all the nice sights that Japan has to offer and seeing how nice and minimalistic some of the apartments are just makes me want to move there all the more. Love your videos and pray for your continued success and happiness! :-)
@ChevyGirl-1984
@ChevyGirl-1984 2 жыл бұрын
I would definitely use the loft! The fact that the loft is up high, and pretty well closed off would just make me feel safe and secure. I would want the majority of the space to be mattress/bed space, and I’d line the walls with big fluffy pillows. I love it!
@toyalilacmoon840
@toyalilacmoon840 Жыл бұрын
😻😻😻
@KannyValentine
@KannyValentine Жыл бұрын
Like Kramer 😄
@Cos7mos
@Cos7mos Жыл бұрын
This idea is awesome 😍
@TheZakana
@TheZakana Жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@matt.baller
@matt.baller Жыл бұрын
Fully agree! Bed space plus a projector.
@beccatrap1203
@beccatrap1203 Жыл бұрын
There is an extreme lack of affordable places for single adults where I live and this just screams perfection. Seriously enough space to do what you need it to do and limited enough to teach you not to hoard items. Let's you save money, take up less space, and focus on bigger things. Where I live, you won't really find any places like this, we have "Studio apartments" but, they are no where near as well put together and still cost an arm and a leg for just a one room space.
@vivayo4588
@vivayo4588 Жыл бұрын
I rather share than live in a matchbox... And I am an introvert... but I guess it depends on the country's weather. In a sunny location, I would not mind living in this matchbox.
@OneEyeShadow
@OneEyeShadow Жыл бұрын
@@vivayo4588 If we're talking semi-random roommate as opposed to good friend, I'd take the matchbox 100%.
@Shadow87-
@Shadow87- Жыл бұрын
I find myself thinking that a small apartment might be quite beneficial to me and maybe others. It would force me to simplify my life and find what is most useful and important. I think everyone could use a good spring cleaning now and again! Maximizing every inch of your space sound pretty fun!
@mortimerbrewster3671
@mortimerbrewster3671 3 ай бұрын
You could always just do a spring cleaning occasionally no matter what the size of your home - you don't have to live in a closet to do so.
@katuschki
@katuschki Жыл бұрын
Nice video. I loved to have the comparison between empty and how you would actually live in the apartment. I also appreciated, how honest he was about the loft.
@55555Nepal
@55555Nepal 2 жыл бұрын
Make me feels a bit claustrophobic, but I can't wait to visit Japan next year. I don't want to be living in these apartments but highly highly appreciate how they use small space so beautifully.
@ArabianKnight63
@ArabianKnight63 2 жыл бұрын
I believe this is on the higher end in big city centres, for a bit on outskirts its relatively cheaper like 1 bhk for 60-70k yen
@HermicraftAddict
@HermicraftAddict 2 жыл бұрын
I feel claustrophobic with just that hallway
@salmonoven
@salmonoven 2 жыл бұрын
As long as you don't give up easily, it's enough m8
@elflass5544
@elflass5544 2 жыл бұрын
This was an example of a truly livable tiny space, and it was cool to see how an actual resident utilized his space in reality. The designers seem to have considered utilizing using the upper spaces well (I.e. shelves above the toilet, loft space). Thanks for this peek, Norm!
@TokyoLens
@TokyoLens 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for always being here for it!!
@Adderkleet
@Adderkleet 2 жыл бұрын
The thing that stood out to me is: "nobody has a table/desk/chair". Flat surfaces (for eating or study, or PC) are not really practical. It would take up the entire non-loft area.
@justinoo777
@justinoo777 2 жыл бұрын
@@Adderkleet eat out
@TrashSmile
@TrashSmile 2 жыл бұрын
@@Adderkleet i am pretty sure they have those foldable camping tables for when needed.
@Smoje79
@Smoje79 2 жыл бұрын
@@Adderkleet I was thinking the same, because I'm used to have my own PC with chair and table, in that space will be tricky (or use some different things, being inventive)
@orangepeals7210
@orangepeals7210 Жыл бұрын
I love the idea of affordable & high quality housing like this. The loft could definitely get annoying everyday but for special occasions could be good or even just storage
@alexabelmont1869
@alexabelmont1869 Жыл бұрын
These are my favorite video series of yours! It really makes you look at these spaces that you wouldn't think you'd enjoy because of the lack of room with a different perspective. Like a "maybe this could work" haha
@strawberriesncandii
@strawberriesncandii 2 жыл бұрын
This is actually a well thought out space. The ceiling height and placements of the bathroom and kitchen are actually functional and this is coming from a New Yorker. Whoever designed this space did a fantastic job with the layout and storage space.
@MrSnibo
@MrSnibo 2 жыл бұрын
As a designer i can aprove this is very well made tiny apartment 👍
@lottesrensen8004
@lottesrensen8004 2 жыл бұрын
I would llike to have a good closetwall along the one side without deminizing the room and a little higher loftarea an a good kitchenpantry. That would help a lot. But I find it expensive and it would make me feel like a tunnel rat to walk those hallways.
@annettefournier9655
@annettefournier9655 2 жыл бұрын
What storage space? Thise 3 tiny cupboards?
@Verlisify
@Verlisify 2 жыл бұрын
"I don't go up there often" When 9 sq meters is too much
@helenegan1079
@helenegan1079 2 жыл бұрын
This is what I call a cupboard. Its not living.
@Verlisify
@Verlisify 2 жыл бұрын
@@helenegan1079 Very entitled
@Adamantian9
@Adamantian9 2 жыл бұрын
@@helenegan1079Not everyone can afford a 2 story house or a spacious apartment. For someone that's just getting through college ang Uni this is more than enough space at a very affordable price.
@1nvisible1
@1nvisible1 2 жыл бұрын
*Loft is really more of a vacation home by the seaside.*
@Salem_Rabbit
@Salem_Rabbit 2 жыл бұрын
Hey it's Verlis. 😅
@AckeeDJ
@AckeeDJ Жыл бұрын
Incredibly cozy! With the loft you have some quality extra space. I expected something akin to your first apartment but this is great, would absolutely be willing to live there.
@RileysDaddy
@RileysDaddy Жыл бұрын
really nice apartment for 1 person, living room and sleeping area are separated. the top area is very spacious and can likely fit a double bed. also nice view out the window, at least not a back alley or another building and the neighborhood looks really clean too. separate toilet and shower also great 👍🏽
@BoringTroublemaker
@BoringTroublemaker 2 жыл бұрын
“This is VERY livable” I’m sorry, sir, but my giant ass is getting anxiety just looking at that toilet area. 😂
@akashvashishtha8810
@akashvashishtha8810 2 жыл бұрын
😂 thats why these guys are mostly fit.
@auntiec6294
@auntiec6294 2 жыл бұрын
Facts 😂
@jamiecee4960
@jamiecee4960 2 жыл бұрын
The whole place gave me anxiety.. 😁
@bidibibip
@bidibibip 2 жыл бұрын
I would lose my mind after a month in a place that teeny 😄
@melanytodd2929
@melanytodd2929 2 жыл бұрын
@@bidibibip I'm getting a panic attack just watching this ❣🤣
@RedBlue_Purple
@RedBlue_Purple 2 жыл бұрын
One of the best cubicle (studio) appartment, I have ever seen. Architect put a lot of effort in designing this place - perfect for school, college students or 'single' workers. It's efficient and comfortable :)
@RedBlue_Purple
@RedBlue_Purple 2 жыл бұрын
@@dansavka7648 You are probably from a rich family or the so called socialite , so you won't understand. Buddy, Life of poor and middle class is not something that simple. You need to live it to understand and when you understand their life, you would understand why many people liked these buildings and would appreciate this design and effort designer put into consideration. If you want to become a criminal, go ahead - who am I to stop you, but know one thing, willful criminals are worse than leeches. Just a honest citizen's opinion.
@expedited_healer9441
@expedited_healer9441 Жыл бұрын
Catching up on my backlog, but I love the tiny home series. This one is EASILY my second favorite one that you've shown. The one previous, uh... was it the previous one? My memory is so bad lol. But anyway, the small multi-level one was hands-down my #1. The whole time I was watching it I was like "ooh that area can be x and that one can be y. ooo my bed can go there!" And the fact that you keep finding these tiny but livable places for decent prices is amazing. I know who to go to if I ever decide to move to Japan!
@SmilingQuokka
@SmilingQuokka Жыл бұрын
I love these tiny apartment videos. My husband and I were talking about the Futuro Homes tonight. There used to be a display model here in Perth, which stood as an icon for futuristic living for years.
@dothetwist298
@dothetwist298 2 жыл бұрын
As a person that lives in a tiny-tiny apartment in Tokyo I can say that this apartment is not bad at all. However, one huge disadvantage is the lack of an actual built-in closet which will definitely be an issue both for men and women. Not only because the storage space is limited but also because those clothes will catch so much dust even if if you clean often that you might develop allergies.
@lalagamergirl9411
@lalagamergirl9411 2 жыл бұрын
You can buy a small closet and put it in there or a small dresser.
@krisb-travel
@krisb-travel 2 жыл бұрын
good point, i guess someone needs to develop some type of smart closet for tiny apartments that deals with this issue
@vasiliynkudryavtsev
@vasiliynkudryavtsev 2 жыл бұрын
IKEA has very cheap VUKU which is small wardrobe. Should be enough for minimal set of clothes.
@dannychen1281
@dannychen1281 2 жыл бұрын
There are nylon-based closets that can be easily put up. There are also tiered stackable plastic drawers that can be used to store clothes too...
@krdiaz8026
@krdiaz8026 2 жыл бұрын
I would use the loft for storage. Up there, your clothes won't get as much dust. If you only have a few clothes and use every piece often, which means they get laundered often, you don't have to worry about dust. I'd even use the loft to dry clothes, using one of those foldable clothing racks.
@sarahgawn5828
@sarahgawn5828 2 жыл бұрын
I love the idea that it is a Cocoon. Not a place forever but a refuge for those in times of growth and metamorphosis. The design is so thoughtful and intentional. Someone should show this to UCLA
@MarioCantin
@MarioCantin 2 жыл бұрын
So well said…
@rasmusverkehr4510
@rasmusverkehr4510 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful comment
@poochigooch6114
@poochigooch6114 2 жыл бұрын
@@Nightbird. It's for people that want this lifestyle and if you're not comfortable with their concept, there's hundreds of thousands of other places to live in
@cxielmail4075
@cxielmail4075 2 жыл бұрын
@@Nightbird. Oh please, if you have the money then buy a mansion lol. An 18 year old that's just starting out could benefit this. Fucker thinks everyone is as privileged as him.
@radmoonable
@radmoonable 2 жыл бұрын
@@Nightbird. earth maybe huge, but not all cities are. Tokyo, Seoul, hong kong, mumbai all are cities with housing crisis and ideas like this is a boon for the students and lower income families there
@BobbyBev95
@BobbyBev95 Жыл бұрын
With the housing crisis in many American cities, I’m surprised these have not really popped up as options that much. I know a lot of people who would probably trade having 1-3 roommates for a smaller place they can call their own. Plus one that lets you reasonably afford living there
@TheDVM
@TheDVM Жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same. Why doesn't America have these?
@Butterism
@Butterism 10 ай бұрын
That's what I did! Found a "studio" apartment that was really just a room and a bathroom. It was only about 300 sqare feet and didn't have a kitchen (came with a mini fridge, toaster oven, microwave, and a half broken dresser), but hey, it was mine! None of my old roommates liked to clean so the place was really a God send.
@MaxW-er1hm
@MaxW-er1hm 8 ай бұрын
Oh , absolutely. This place is MORE then I need. And roommates stink big time.
@490o
@490o 8 ай бұрын
I'm willing to bet they have laws against them. The US is quite strict when to comes to building houses
@sillystring2121
@sillystring2121 7 ай бұрын
I think its because people are obsessed with home ownership, and outside of that, having a lot of space in general? I moved into a smaller apartment recently and I'm enjoying it much more than I did my last one, which was extremely large (and also expensive lol) for a 1 bdrm.
@spicydoge3847
@spicydoge3847 Жыл бұрын
This is definitely a place where you can live as a student, maybe even as a young couple without kids. Awesome video as well and very well presented !
@py8554
@py8554 2 жыл бұрын
At least it has its own bathroom. In many of the older apartments in Tokyo, the residents have to go to a public bath in the neighbourhood because the apartments they live do not have a place for shower or bath.
@goury
@goury 2 жыл бұрын
It's better to have some space to live in than a personal bathroom. The main problem is that they refuse to build just a tiny bit higher to allow people to have some personal space.
@lolal2502
@lolal2502 2 жыл бұрын
@Drexel Delos Reyes 😮😮😮
@indianareana2624
@indianareana2624 2 жыл бұрын
@Drexel Delos Reyes apartments in which part of the country?
@renatazbiz3545
@renatazbiz3545 2 жыл бұрын
Are you serious? It seems like there would at least be a shared bathroom in the in the building in your hallway. I couldn’t live somewhere without a bathroom!
@imabae4727
@imabae4727 2 жыл бұрын
@Drexel Delos Reyes wut? You sure about this?
@HappyBerryCrochet
@HappyBerryCrochet 2 жыл бұрын
Love it! I'd totally use the loft space to sleep and as a TV den, downstairs I'd have a desk to paint and create because the light is amazing! Great video! Really interesting space!
@henlokitty2591
@henlokitty2591 2 жыл бұрын
Didn't expect to see one of my fave crochet channels over on this side of youtube haha
@effinyu9554
@effinyu9554 2 жыл бұрын
It seems like it's made the same way cruiseship rooms are constructed.
@thiloswift8035
@thiloswift8035 2 жыл бұрын
slave mentality
@Adamantian9
@Adamantian9 2 жыл бұрын
@@thiloswift8035 what?
@chinabluewho
@chinabluewho 2 жыл бұрын
@@thiloswift8035 As someone who own a 3 bedroom house that was built in the 1930's, I can assure you owning a home is not fun ... Paying home owners insurance , paying taxes, ALWAYS FIXING SOMETHING that is broken ,mowing the yard , weed eating, trimming tree limbs , raking leaves, having a huge electric bill trying to cool and heat the home and the worst part is having permanent next door neighbors, Crimony these people are trashy and nasty but you can't just up and move as you take out a thirty year mortgage that hangs around your neck like an albatross . If I had to do things over I would buy a little acre of land and a cheap little camper van and save a huge pile of cash. I literally could be retired right now if I hadn't sunken myself into this much debt.
@voltar1348
@voltar1348 Жыл бұрын
Great video and the apartment space is perfect. The loft would be excellent place to keep a collection of anything or for guest to sleep over.
@Erintii
@Erintii 2 жыл бұрын
I think this apartment can be great for those who are fine with tiny space. It's clean, bright and seem well-designed. I cannot live in such place, I fell claustrophobic even watching it. I am so happy I don't live in Tokyo. It might be great but not for me.
@tutifruti9819
@tutifruti9819 2 жыл бұрын
same..I got anxious and felt like I am starting to suffocate..just from watching this video...
@Erintii
@Erintii 2 жыл бұрын
@@tutifruti9819 I didn't get so extreme but felt walls suddenly getting closer especially looking at shower etc. I almost felt walls! The sleeping alcove remined me of a coffin. I will be probably get very bad anxiety if ever get in such place as I have anxiety in elevator.
@endlessstudent3512
@endlessstudent3512 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, just imagine..rainy weather outside, sitting in that hole all day :(
@MyoclonicJerkCough
@MyoclonicJerkCough 2 жыл бұрын
picture sitting crosslegged on the floor and trying to stand up and your knees getting blocked by the walls
@annnnxh
@annnnxh 2 жыл бұрын
I'm the exact opposite.i feel safe.like a hug
@nsmith1374
@nsmith1374 2 жыл бұрын
Personally I would love to see this apartment added to an interior design challenge. Have some interior designers, furniture designers use their talents to make that space come alive. Japan was one of the forerunners in convertible furniture and spaces. I would love to see some top designers there and abroad design that space because there is lots you can do with it.
@anniecallahan7176
@anniecallahan7176 2 жыл бұрын
I’d love the challenge, hey?
@cynthiakent4033
@cynthiakent4033 2 жыл бұрын
One word …..IKEA.
@Ddrhl
@Ddrhl 2 жыл бұрын
Like having those staircases that fold flat against the wall when not in use. That would free up more area in the lower level.
@Ddrhl
@Ddrhl 2 жыл бұрын
@@cynthiakent4033 Not for this. You need experts in multi-use items. That's definitely not IKEA.
@cynthiakent4033
@cynthiakent4033 2 жыл бұрын
@@Ddrhl …..do you think they could lower the ceiling so you could stand in the loft?
@OneWingedRose
@OneWingedRose 7 ай бұрын
Would definitely live there. I think I'd try and fill up the loft space so it's ALL covered by mattress, like one big square mattress/futon situation lol. So whenever I climb the ladder it's always to go to bed. Amazing designs! Love them!
@kb8511
@kb8511 5 ай бұрын
I would definitely live here! It’s so cute and cozy. It’s a lot more spacious than other tiny apartments.
@doerthemanahan9912
@doerthemanahan9912 2 жыл бұрын
This would be a dream come true for me. Small spaces make me feel safe. I would use the loft as office space.
@kianasepeda7746
@kianasepeda7746 2 жыл бұрын
Are you okay .
@nellieshoals
@nellieshoals 2 жыл бұрын
@@kianasepeda7746?
@Renata_TC
@Renata_TC 2 жыл бұрын
Oh be my friend please 😀 I also feel better in small apartments!
@maureenlaneski2802
@maureenlaneski2802 2 жыл бұрын
That's what I was thinking...I don't want to climb into bed or out of bed like that. I would like being up in my little crow's nest, working.
@lamammina2023
@lamammina2023 2 жыл бұрын
Same for me! My mom is actually clostrophobic so this would make her panic. My late dad and I were/are agoraphobic and this would be perfect.
@amosfraser
@amosfraser Жыл бұрын
In the first unit, I'd want to replace the ladder with a set of stairs, where each stair was storage for socks/underwear, tops, books, dishes, toiletries, etc. Like people with 'Tiny Houses' often build into their spaces.
@user-vk6cm5zo9i
@user-vk6cm5zo9i Жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same thing!!
@eugenel2724
@eugenel2724 Жыл бұрын
I agree, the ladder isn't safe especially if you are sleepy in the middle of the night.
@amb600cd0
@amb600cd0 Жыл бұрын
those would be some steep steep steps if you wanted it to fit in the space without taking too much from the living space
@SB-kb6bp
@SB-kb6bp Жыл бұрын
Wow, these are such tiny little spaces but I think they are great for collage students just starting out.
@mandarin2637
@mandarin2637 Жыл бұрын
I think the reason why they dont build those storage stairs is the regular earthquakes. ☹️ I haved lived in Tokyo in a tiny apartment like this (slightly bigger) and actually the storage options were still quite satisfying and smart☺️
@SeanDoe86
@SeanDoe86 Жыл бұрын
This is incredibly cozy and the location is perfect. I was surprised when you opened the window. I want to live there.
@maryreynolds8356
@maryreynolds8356 Жыл бұрын
I am loving your videos! I think it would be really interesting if you could do a tour of your first apartment, if it's around still. Huge thumbs up.
@rekkou1880
@rekkou1880 2 жыл бұрын
The loft is definitely a unique selling point, but i can see how throughout the time, it'll become cumbersome no matter how you use it. As a bedroom, if you get sick or too tired from work, climbing up and down will be difficult and dangerous. As a storage area, moving large items can be really difficult.
@infn
@infn 2 жыл бұрын
Imagine coming home drunk. Or coming home drunk with a date. The shenanigans that would ensue...
@deeznuts-dl2mf
@deeznuts-dl2mf 2 жыл бұрын
@@infn getting that sneak peak "ladies first"
@prettyokandy230
@prettyokandy230 2 жыл бұрын
@@deeznuts-dl2mf or wear a kilt, you go first and then shout your youtube name ^^
@commode7x
@commode7x 2 жыл бұрын
I own several homes, and I can absolutely tell you that having bedrooms only upstairs is always a pain. I literally bought a bed couch in one of them just because of the fact that sometimes I just needed a nap before I went upstairs to my bed after a long day at work.
@valerieshepherd6823
@valerieshepherd6823 2 жыл бұрын
Good point... if you are ill and having to run back and forth to the toilet, up and down to a bed in that loft would be inconvenient.
@geekelly000
@geekelly000 Жыл бұрын
In my 20s I definitely would've lived in a micro apartment like that. The studio apartments in London are much smaller and not as bright, also very expensive and you rarely get your own bathroom in there. I opted for having housemates to be able to afford the costs, however I would've loved to live on my own. I probably would use the gallery as a sleeping space. There's something cosy about it and it's nice to be elevated and be away from the rest of your stuff.
@emillychen888
@emillychen888 Жыл бұрын
How old are you now? ^__^
@rabacabab
@rabacabab Жыл бұрын
Im going through some of my favourite videos again. There is something about small apartments and the like that just vibe with me. I dont know why but i love them, gotta get me one of those
@MysticUser
@MysticUser Жыл бұрын
I remember as a kid I had a bunk bed all to myself, for no other reason than to be sleeping up high and cozy. The bottom bunk bed was actually removed and I had a little desk space under it. It wasn't even one of those pre-built desk/bed combos either. So climbing up into a low ceiling loft to curl up and sleep in sounds like a dream to me.
@leylinar_9435
@leylinar_9435 2 жыл бұрын
Ngl this just looks like a student’s appartement, I’m French and we have apartment looking like this that are like 10m2 without even the upper loft so this is super lovely and you can totally live there comfortably
@Hmletmetry
@Hmletmetry 2 жыл бұрын
I’m French too and I agree these tiny spaces are common but the design is better in Japan in my opinion. I couldn’t live there I’m claustrophobic but I still think it’s nice tho.
@youtubeoppressivecensorshi8047
@youtubeoppressivecensorshi8047 2 жыл бұрын
Man in America they don’t have places that small it’s rare even studio bigger
@yoshikitakeda3262
@yoshikitakeda3262 2 жыл бұрын
@@Hmletmetry comment l'appartement de France pour un étudiant est-il? Combien coûte-t-il?
@Hmletmetry
@Hmletmetry 2 жыл бұрын
@@yoshikitakeda3262 Honestly I live in Paris so the prices might be cheaper in other cities but it’s around 500- 600€ for 10m2. It also depends on the neighbourhood in Paris but it’s generally high priced everywhere. On the other hand, there are financial help from the state.
@rinrinobserve9876
@rinrinobserve9876 2 жыл бұрын
I like how Japan has tiny apartment so young adult doesn't have to force to find a roommate or roommates because they can just afford to live on their own. I live south of Miami and a one bedroom apartment in the relatively safer neighborhood is around 1400 a month. The apartment is much bigger than this one but I really don't need that much space and I'm not a fan of having roommate. I wish I can't get something smaller and pay less.
@ANTSEMUT1
@ANTSEMUT1 2 жыл бұрын
I suspect it's the zoning laws of Miami prevent that from happening.
@briddenattech
@briddenattech 2 жыл бұрын
@@ANTSEMUT1 Right. US Zoning laws are much more restrictive than in Japan. If people in Miami could rent out half the space for 60% of the price, they absolutely would.
@jeffmazziotta
@jeffmazziotta 2 жыл бұрын
to be honest though most young people in Japan live in their Family homes still. It is not uncommon at all to be in your 30's and still living with your mother and father. Many don't actually move out into their own place until marriage surprisingly, either that or will sometimes move from family home into a corporate apartment that their company may provide or offer at a very low subsidized rate (which brings its own headaches as you literally leave work, go home to you apartment building in which all your colleagues and boss may live at..thus never leaving work...)
@maskedgamer7565
@maskedgamer7565 2 жыл бұрын
1400 a month? May I ask how much people in this area make a month? I just don't understand how people working for a boss can make enough money to pay 1400 a month when you still need to pay for water, electricity, food, etc.
@Preflightterror4
@Preflightterror4 2 жыл бұрын
@@maskedgamer7565 1400/m Is not a lot
@slippinslidewayz
@slippinslidewayz Жыл бұрын
I came here from watching NYC apartment tours. I'd take a tiny apartment in Tokyo hands down over anything in NYC. Very cool spaces and I love the design!
@eerohughes
@eerohughes 2 жыл бұрын
That guy was really nice to show you his place. Seems like a cool dude
@lehoff
@lehoff 2 жыл бұрын
As someone that lives in the countryside with a lot of land and a large home, with garage and annex this place makes me feel claustrophobic! Cool use of space though.
@Steinshamn93
@Steinshamn93 2 жыл бұрын
Ok
@leanbeam1314
@leanbeam1314 2 жыл бұрын
Good for u bro
@lehoff
@lehoff 2 жыл бұрын
@@Steinshamn93 I'm just saying it's amazing what you get used to. to me this seems insane, but I have a family. As a single bloke I never rented anything that small either - I just dont' think I could do it.
@lehoff
@lehoff 2 жыл бұрын
@@leanbeam1314 it wasn't to show off - I have no need to do so to random strangers on the internet who don't know me or give a fuck about me! It's just incredible how in some cultures this is considered absolutely normal - for example I love a big kitchen as I love cooking, and that would be tough to not have. As I said, it's a question of what you're used to. Living in a hugely densely populated city I can only assume this is a normal thing - something I've never experienced (despite having lived around the world).
@urrikolm1251
@urrikolm1251 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I know the feeling. I live in the countryside, where my nearest neighbor is 600m away through the forest, 800m on the road. My house, where living room is 52m2, looks like monster giant next to this apartment.
@Qantravon
@Qantravon Жыл бұрын
This place looks absolutely fantastic. It's small, but everything is really well laid out to give maximum utility. I wish the apartments around here were designed with as much thought and care. Here they often just throw things together and you end up with spaces that are really hard to make proper use of.
@WhiteCottages
@WhiteCottages Жыл бұрын
I like this one, bright and sunny, I can see a hanging shelf with plants, sunlight and white walls make all the difference.
@rengawr7734
@rengawr7734 2 жыл бұрын
I wish there were more affordable small apartments like these in the US. Living alone costs way too much for those starting off in the real world.
@thatgirlinthesouth
@thatgirlinthesouth 2 жыл бұрын
ikr :(
@Tiazdshit
@Tiazdshit 2 жыл бұрын
Definitely. The US would find a way to still charge too much
@saraohm9753
@saraohm9753 2 жыл бұрын
It costs too much for me at 42 to live in USA
@lemonforever
@lemonforever 2 жыл бұрын
If I was a student, I would love to live in that appartment. It is so neat and organized.
@craftblader410
@craftblader410 2 жыл бұрын
Me too. I don't really like super big homes, but the ones like this are so good, especially if the place is near the market, I would like to stay there.
@melonie_peppers
@melonie_peppers 2 жыл бұрын
As a student absolutely yes but as a grown adult I would be more willing to spend for comfort
@dearlyseungmin
@dearlyseungmin Жыл бұрын
omg I love this apartment, it's actually pretty perfect and wisely built
@judithroque4009
@judithroque4009 Жыл бұрын
I love it! It looks very cozy and comfortable.
@moseyburns1614
@moseyburns1614 2 жыл бұрын
I really wish we had this kind of small, inexpensive accommodation in the west. I live in a town in Canada of about 30,000 people and for 600/month the best you're going to find is a bedroom in somebody else's home, it's amazing that you can have a whole (small) apartment for so little in a city the size of Tokyo.
@solanofurlan443
@solanofurlan443 2 жыл бұрын
600/month CAD or USD?
@moocyfarus8549
@moocyfarus8549 2 жыл бұрын
@@solanofurlan443 generally people say prices in the country there in so the fact that they've said they live in Canada it's probably Canadian dollars,, I live in a town in western Canada of about the same amount of people and to rent a room in somebody else's house you're looking at about $1,000 easy however when I first moved here few years ago you could get a two-bedroom house for $750 Canada is currently dealing with hyperinflation as we descend into a third world nation
@valecell7592
@valecell7592 2 жыл бұрын
I live in a medium sized city in Italy, a whole apartment (with furniture, kitchen and toilet) costs about 500/600€
@amitjain4249
@amitjain4249 2 жыл бұрын
In India for 300USD you can rent a 3 bedroom house in an upscale area.
@tessan613
@tessan613 2 жыл бұрын
I'm in a rural area of Sweden and my apartment of 65 square metres (700 square feet) is approximately USD 400 per month. In cities of course the rent is higher but not insane.
@Ranakii_
@Ranakii_ 2 жыл бұрын
This apartment's like a dream to me, I'm already short as it is and having a small space like that would feel so cozy and comfy to live in
@DanakarEndeel
@DanakarEndeel Жыл бұрын
Definitely looks a lot better than some of the other tiny 'appartments' you've shown. The only odd thing is the enormous ceiling height. Now I guess they did it because of the AC but in theory they could have put a ceiling above the lower windows with a hole for the ladder and then create an entire floor up by the bedroom area. Now it's just a large empty column when it could have been a full extra floor. 🙂
@Svggdn21
@Svggdn21 Жыл бұрын
True, but high ceilings make a small space feel less cramped and open up the room, they also bring in more light which tends to help people from getting depressed, which can happen more in small spaces.
@DanakarEndeel
@DanakarEndeel Жыл бұрын
@@Svggdn21 Understandable, but I've seen those internet cafe cubicles in Japan where people actually live. Now I forgot the actual name of such establishments but there they have lots of these tiny 2x2m spaces with a desk and a computer that they rent to people for streaming/gaming and those people actually view that as their home. Very peculiar. So while I fully understand depression (heck, I've gone through a pretty dark time myself at one point); I was mainly looking at it from the perspective at creating extra space. The ceiling was so incredibly tall that even with an extra floor there; you should still not get the cramped feeling. To me it just looked like a waste of space to have such a high shaft of ... nothing when it could have served as a bedroom or storage. The separated windows also made it look like the intention was there to create a floor with a hole for the ladder. Perhaps they eventually decided against it because the upper floor is not tall enough to stand properly but ah well... Out of all the tiny appartment videos I've seen that first one looked very nice. 🙂
@MCbeccy89
@MCbeccy89 Жыл бұрын
Man just seeing that these beautiful places exist for so cheap makes me totally jealous! This is the perfect type of apartment I'd love while working and trying to get on my own feet. The area looks absolutely lovely as well. I'd definitely would enjoy finding ways that could make more loft space in that super high ceiling area. Maybe nonstickable hooks that could help hold planks to put storage, snacks, or other clothes I wouldn't want in the way. Looks perfect for putting things all over the wall or in that open area to give yourself a ton more room. And that loft most definitely would be turned into a practically pillow hang out area. Love soft areas and places, so that loft looks incredibly comfortable. A good set up fan with the window would easily help cool that top portion off as well. Overall, this place is truly magnificent. Makes me giddy almost, I hope I could find something like this in america. Would love to live in these spaces with friends and be able to easily get together with them to hang out nearby.
@gabsis11
@gabsis11 2 жыл бұрын
I love it when an apartment has a lot of natural light! Perfect for most house plants :)
@UnderSeaShadow
@UnderSeaShadow 2 жыл бұрын
You can just picture lush green plants on a beautiful wall garden in there ^^
@sjbaem4448
@sjbaem4448 2 жыл бұрын
A couple plants might improve air quality but at the same time the place is already small as hell I don't know if there's space for them. They might make the place feel a bit crowded.... even if they're on the wall.
@rickster0103
@rickster0103 2 жыл бұрын
My high school best friends were Japanese and Chinese. By their love for the massive open spaces and homes in S Africa I quickly came to realize that this kind of tiny living is likely not by choice for many people. Also now that covid has forced so many of us indoors its hard to imagine how someone would not get frustrated confined to such a small 'cell'. There's issues of accessibility also. Impossible for older people and those with any kind of physical limitation to reside in and safely navigate.
@2004mojo
@2004mojo 2 жыл бұрын
I was thinking about a person that is overweight but not obese would have problems with the tiny toilet area & shower as well a that using that ladder to the loft.
@AudieHolland
@AudieHolland 2 жыл бұрын
@@2004mojo Have you ever seen a video by Abroad in Japan? Overweight people are not tolerated in Japan. If you gain even a bit of weight, your friends and co-workers will keep reminding you that you got larger so there's no other way than to lose that weight asap again or lose the respect of your friends and/or co-workers. It's probably the same as fat shaming and bullying although a bit more subtle.
@asandax6
@asandax6 2 жыл бұрын
@@AudieHolland fat Shaming is good in fact we should be Shaming more unhealthy behaviour people do.
@ms.chuisin7727
@ms.chuisin7727 2 жыл бұрын
@@AudieHolland Yeah, a relative of mine worked with a Japanese company in Malaysia. She was told she needed a diet and her company actually sent her to a diet program that involved eating only an apple during lunch 😅
@jules2291
@jules2291 2 жыл бұрын
@@asandax6 that's bigoted to the capital B . People get fat due to meds and diseases and well , sometimes unhealthy behaviors are coping methods to deal with fat shaming , it's nothing to encourage .
@Melissamms
@Melissamms Жыл бұрын
That is probably the nicest tiny apartment I've seen in this whole genre. I love it. I had a 1-bedroom starting out on my own and it was larger but so poorly kept up (and almost 150 years old) that I never felt truly safe there. Exposed flames in the furnace, a very very old gas range and hookups, dangerous neighborhood for a very similar price. Something like this would've been awesome for a time. I am glad that my partner and I now have a home. I am almost 6' and he is 6'4" so a small space would never work for us. But this is a super wonderful initiative and its so obvious that this is a humanistic endeavor with good people behind it.
@annachill7552
@annachill7552 2 жыл бұрын
I’m a homebody…. I feel claustrophobic watching this. Huge no for me. But I can see that it’s well thought out for what it is
@sferguson1130
@sferguson1130 2 жыл бұрын
Took the words right out of my mouth.
@gerardinecizmar
@gerardinecizmar 2 жыл бұрын
Same here. It's depressing.
@tedthesailor172
@tedthesailor172 2 жыл бұрын
ideal for a garden gnome...
@moonchild2663
@moonchild2663 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, its so tiny
@fft2020
@fft2020 2 жыл бұрын
I would die in such a miserable small space
@norainibalberan1915
@norainibalberan1915 2 жыл бұрын
The space is perfect for a single person to live in that apartment and for me I think its a great price.
@mamieshannon5681
@mamieshannon5681 2 жыл бұрын
I didn't hear the price can you tell me the price please?
@wadai9016
@wadai9016 2 жыл бұрын
@@mamieshannon5681 Around 650dollars/month
@palinanavitskaya6133
@palinanavitskaya6133 Жыл бұрын
I'd use the loft for storage and studying. The little grooves in the wall are the perfect places to put shelves/boxes while still having a relatively open space. For studying, I'd get a small (almost like a stool) table and place it on the side facing the window to make use of the light coming in from there.
@lucillefrancois150
@lucillefrancois150 Жыл бұрын
I 100% would live there. My current place is relatively similar in size, and at a similar price, but the space there is really well out together and I could make really good organisational use of it. I also like to lounge and so would absolutely just lounge up in the loft all the time I love the place and wish I could move there
@chocolatbownie35
@chocolatbownie35 2 жыл бұрын
"I don't really go up there anymore" "The loft is where i keep my exercise stuff" same japonese dude, same 😅
@frds_skce
@frds_skce 2 жыл бұрын
Same, i think i would make my gaming room up there
@janiceconnolly8740
@janiceconnolly8740 2 жыл бұрын
Challenging work out area when you can’t even stand up.😳
@ZacharyBuhler
@ZacharyBuhler 2 жыл бұрын
I recently converted a garage into a studio apartment and I built a loft bed kind of similar to this one with a mini split. It’s a great way to live! Did it for 3 years with 2 kids, my wife and a dog!
@ZacharyBuhler
@ZacharyBuhler 2 жыл бұрын
@@sashafierce183 I don’t think I can post photos in the comments, you can look at my channel I’ve got a video on there that does a walk-through of it. Hopefully that helps?
@Mishkafofer
@Mishkafofer 2 жыл бұрын
Recently and 3 years?
@marieocean8
@marieocean8 2 жыл бұрын
Bravo 👏 for 3 years!!!
@ZacharyBuhler
@ZacharyBuhler 2 жыл бұрын
@@marieocean8 thank you! It got really tough the last year. If it was just me and my wife we could have lived there for decades. But with kids it put a time limit on the time we could spend there.
@ZacharyBuhler
@ZacharyBuhler 2 жыл бұрын
@@maltirathour5655 cool, thanks! Hope you like it! 😁
@seanhenderson7864
@seanhenderson7864 Жыл бұрын
This is a really cool idea - should be exported to other places i.e. Toronto and Vancouver Canada. Totally agree that the apartment is definately livable and seems to be comfortable as well. Great find!! Thanx for the tour!!
@TokyoLens
@TokyoLens Жыл бұрын
Toronto could 100% go for something like this~ Definitely needs more affordable housing
@TheLaughingPanda
@TheLaughingPanda Жыл бұрын
Love the tiny apartment tours! The loft must be much more convenient if you're short like me, I'd totally sleep up there.
@Kaitlynde
@Kaitlynde 2 жыл бұрын
Whoa! I would totally live in that space! The high ceilings and huge windows give it so much light and make it feel larger. I love that the windows have frosting on them to ensure privacy. The separate washroom and shower are also really nice since they don't look like they'd feel claustrophobic. Super cool to see those axolotls too!
@TokyoLens
@TokyoLens 2 жыл бұрын
Love that light!!
@othername6345
@othername6345 2 жыл бұрын
I lived in a tiny dorm room for 5 years, so I know it's pretty easy to adapt - especially if your young. It's also very nice of the man to allow us into his house.
@Cj_U
@Cj_U Жыл бұрын
I think I'd live here specially because of the loft. My sitting height won't exceed 2 feet and I'm much smaller when I'm crouching( which I normally do) and the small space kind of minimises space which is something I don't like because it feels empty but at the same time seeing the apartment like this gives it a sort of "free" vibe and look
@terryqokov6999
@terryqokov6999 Жыл бұрын
This is all I want in life. This House is literal perfection. I love it sm.
@trishna_6815
@trishna_6815 2 жыл бұрын
I would replace the ladder with box stair thingies which would provide extra storage and make it much more convenient to go up and down, meaning you'd be more likely to use that space. I imagine the loft space not being used much by most people as is, ladders are super annoying to keep going up and down long term, especially when you can't stand up in loft space.
@andalistark5416
@andalistark5416 2 жыл бұрын
I imagine the ladder wd literally become my stairclimber, my workout equipment! Gotta stay (🤥) thin just to fit down the hall!!
@unhiddenhistory
@unhiddenhistory 2 жыл бұрын
I'd make that ladder into wooden steps that could also function as shelves for books.
@andalistark5416
@andalistark5416 2 жыл бұрын
@@unhiddenhistory Oh i looove that! But i get yelled at NOW for all the space i “waste” on a book hoard. I think in this home even *I* wd have to resign myself to electronic 😭📚💔
@unhiddenhistory
@unhiddenhistory 2 жыл бұрын
@@andalistark5416Just say that it's a collection, not a hoard, lol!
@yyg4632
@yyg4632 2 жыл бұрын
that box stair would take up more space below than ladder
@instahamx684
@instahamx684 2 жыл бұрын
Well designed but its so small, I can’t imagine feeling happy living in such a tiny space for longer than a weekend.
@aradhyathakkar6755
@aradhyathakkar6755 2 жыл бұрын
Seriously I used to think like that until I moved into a space like this
@lealeia2837
@lealeia2837 Жыл бұрын
if it would be bigger for 1 big working table I would be all in. but yes this place is a little bit too small
@sammyly3618
@sammyly3618 Жыл бұрын
I wouldn't mind living there as much. Thr small space would force me to go outside more. Or if you are someone who are outside most of the time. It doesn't really matter as long as there is a bed.
@lyricsassam
@lyricsassam Жыл бұрын
@@aradhyathakkar6755 in India?😳
@loganbaskett8541
@loganbaskett8541 Жыл бұрын
After paying out the wazoo for living space in America .. this feels like would be super cozy and these days unless you make a 100k and live in 6 bed house ... were all pretty much infront of a TV or pc monitor or phone anyways. The actual space we all use is only for all the shit we dont even need to have.
@_E_l_a_a_n_
@_E_l_a_a_n_ 7 ай бұрын
Sup! Much love from NYC ❤️🧡💛💚💙🤎🖤💜 I would absolutely love this as my first apartment in Japan. Although the one with the five tiny floors is SOOOOO adorable.
@munchkinmeep
@munchkinmeep Жыл бұрын
I am glad the window is translucent! Especially for that ground floor room
@leelasmoochie
@leelasmoochie 2 жыл бұрын
Love the tenant’s apartment. He was really nice. Japan is such a beautiful country
@saraferguson1156
@saraferguson1156 2 жыл бұрын
He was super friendly. I don’t know that asking to come into someone’s apartment somewhere like the US would have gone as well. The Japanese people seem very polite and hospitable
@kingayy9267
@kingayy9267 2 жыл бұрын
He had great hair, too.
@nana-ct4jv
@nana-ct4jv 2 жыл бұрын
yes nice hairstyle and cut😂
@SugarPlumCheese
@SugarPlumCheese 2 жыл бұрын
The loft would definitely be my bed area. Decorate with string lights it’d be beautiful. Small seating downstairs, tv and that. Ideal
@chofa135
@chofa135 2 жыл бұрын
Or having to pee on the night
@klappstuhl4370
@klappstuhl4370 2 жыл бұрын
what is up with... why the f%ck is it always some basic b%tch stuff like string lights 🤣 Like, come on, think larger, Why not e.g. a moss wall, or a classic look library with book nook mirror effects to make it appear massive
@daikisweekendslut
@daikisweekendslut 2 жыл бұрын
@@klappstuhl4370 a moss wall is pretty basic too. I like string lights because of the ambiance and helps my anxiety.
@sha_lafathim
@sha_lafathim 2 жыл бұрын
Mmm
@Elbram34
@Elbram34 2 жыл бұрын
I would put up some stars on the ceiling like the night sky and pictures of cats or some sh*t. I would have a really thick soft mattress with loads of pillows and fleece covers, then turn down the aircon to 16 and pretend it was winter whist drinking mulled wine and watching Star Trek on the wall with a projector. :)
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