Japanese Abandoned House Renovation #8 | Moving In Part 1

[@ritodey]

The way you have taken care of this house is just amazing. You made it modern but still preserved the history of this house.

[@kendrithsuero9924]

Ikr! It's so stunning! I would have done the same. The mixture between the new and the old is harmonized so delightfully. And all the types of wood with the white walls *chef's kiss* beauty, just beautiful ❤️😩

[@baznisharizmaazambani5942]

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[@UltimatePwnageNL]

Holy shit a traditional house like that in japan with all modern amenities, including fiber internet? AND you can genuinely say you renovated it yourself. Living the life.

[@ScibyTravels]

“More wood than you can shake a stick at “ - dad status confirmed.

[@ksbrook1430]

LOL

[@veramae4098]

When the wood burning stove was installed, it was charming, the way you and your wife hovered, watching the first fire. Something about fire draws us together.

[@grimrist]

This whole series is basically the longform of "being the dad from 'My Neighbor Totoro"'.

[@_heather_6246]

Alternate channel name!

[@CityGirlMusic]

the shot of your kids playing and wife cooking outside is what its all about. thats the stuff that sticks with you forever

[@mowwow2887]

weird coincidence, I was just listening to one of your songs scrolling thru these comments 😂

[@TokyoLlama]

Yes, have to admit I felt quite a bit of satisfaction when I rewatched that clip.

[@raineyGames]

That made me smile too

[@TheRainfield]

truer words have never been spoken! It pains me to think that it will never happen to me lol.

[@BrenoGV12]

@@TheRainfield of course it will brother, the best things take time

[@Spunky786]

I love how Japan still has so many artisans that have kept the old crafts alive to this day, so much has been lost in Europe since the decline of guilds and now the knowlege and expertise that was handed down through the generations is gone forever.

[@KaySan666]

If people would want to pay more for hand crafted things then these types of jobs wouldn't dissapear. its the customers greed that kills these jobs. Same will happen in japan and probably is already happening but the west tends to romanticize japan so there are probably no reports about that. years ago an austrian glass manufacturer bought out local traditional glass manufacturer because our workers had certain knowledge about working with glass that you could only find in a certain spot in italy who never shared with anyone nowadays and our place because our guys had learned it centuries ago. So they bought the company up..sent in their workers for 6 months to "learn" from our local guys. I probably won't have to tell you that these guys left afer 6 months, not knowing anything about the secret.

[@ennykraft]

I'm from Germany and while the building methods and standrds are completely different, the level of craftsmanship is the same.

[@rachelsanchis]

Unfortunately even in Japan is disappearing. All the craftsmen of the video seem quite old.

[@monty3281]

@@KaySan666 this guy spittin! real talk the west love romanticizing japan.. people really be oblivious to half the problems japan faces lol. but also it isnt necessarilly consumer greed as much as it is corporate expansion and the tendency to minimize costs - many of the trades persons are sole workers or work in small groups whereas these big corps have access to economic scales which lead to low prices and outcompeting individual tradesmen

[@SgtSuissie]

@@ennykraft Your point being what

[@Adam_ATL]

The series needs to be changed, you’re not building a house, you’re building an everyday resort! I can’t imagine the gratification of seeing such tangible results of your hard work. Incredible, truly incredible.

[@xedasxedas]

Tangible indeed.

[@Outwardpd]

He also needs to change it from renovating a house to 'building a house' lol, like which parts are even part of the original at this point?

[@TokidokiTraveller]

The bathroom is so amazing, I can imagine how it smells 😍 Japanese plastic unit baths are so hard to avoid, so I’m glad when designing yourself you could do a half unit! It all works so well together, can wait to see the bedrooms in the future 😄

[@TokyoLlama]

Thanks!

[@sinkingship101]

@@TokyoLlama Is wood not a worry in the moist environment of the bathroom? If there is a way to make wood work in a bathroom, Id love to know.

[@thatwolffe3802]

@@sinkingship101 the Japanese wood he used is very resistant to moisture and mold.

[@sinkingship101]

@@thatwolffe3802 Good to know! If I remember the video correctly, Japanese cypress, yes?

[@x5060]

Another one of my favorite Japan KZbinrs is here!!!

[@Danisachan]

Somehow it's so nice to see the eldery workers. They are so calm and gentle, and you just see that they know excatcly what they are doing here.

[@TokyoLlama]

I forgot to comment in the video but it was nice seeing the tateguyasan and his wife working together. The glass/windows were also a sweet husband/wife team.

[@ozziegirl71]

@@TokyoLlama Their attention to detail and perfection is amazing so old school.

[@thehonourssocietyofeveryon3967]

it's weird how I have a deep emotional investment into the completion of a stranger's house but I am really proud to see this come together over the past year - it looks absolutely stunning! such a beautiful home!

[@randez_9168]

It must have been an amazing feeling, peeling off the floor protection and such to finally see everything come together! Gorgeous bathroom too by the way!

[@TokyoLlama]

Yes, very satisfying indeed. Thanks.

[@mydude4719]

I was thinking the same thing! It must have felt like Christmas as a child - ripping open the wrapping paper to find ther one gift you've been lusting after all year long.

[@brianscales9912]

WOW! It's looking GREAT. It's all coming together nicely! 👍

[@bonniehyden962]

I'm thinking your wife is SO relieved to be actually living in her beautiful house! It's great to finally see her and her contributions to renovations. I'm so glad I stumbled upon this channel early and have been privileged to watch the resurrection of this beautiful home. I wish you all Shalom in your new home.

[@TokyoLlama]

Thank you!

[@ozsmiley07]

Hats off to your Mrs for doing a fine job on the doors

[@williamkazak]

She works very fast! I am impressed. Must be that very loud "music"?

[@TokyoLlama]

@@williamkazak she’s been putting up with my music for years!

[@KJ-jq9pq]

"She can pretty up just about anything" 👍🌸

[@veramae4098]

90 years ago my Grandfather built the house I still live in. He was a master carpenter, and local contractors still know his name because of his work. How he would have loved watching you transform this house!! Michigan

[@Big-Wonka]

I can't tell you how jealous I am of your house. It's coming along so well. It's beautiful

[@lumu42]

me too :)

[@happyundertaker6255]

Your Wife is very smart, moving into a house without toilets is a baad idea.

[@TeeVeeZed123]

This is totally fascinating, and a totally stunning house and home.

[@Sozzzled]

"we celebrated having a brand new kitchen by ordering pizza" LOL.

[@kristinwerner5519]

This is a literal dream house, and would be no matter where you live in the world! The beauty and sheer craftsmanship boggles the mind! Very well deserved - well done!!!

[@GiGiWellness28]

You're impressed that your wife was able to complete the Shoji paper cutting and pasting all by herself, while I'm impressed that she's finally willing to appear in your video 🤗👏🏼

[@EbbaViola]

This almost made me teary eyed , I've been following this from the beginning and wow, it's almost done!

[@pumpkinsandme6238]

me too!

[@motardmalick8087]

Yeah same

[@TheKamakuraGardener]

I'm sitting here imagining just how much of a wonderful aroma this house has! 🤩👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@MrSupersheep3000]

This is one of the only channels I genuinely look forward to seeing every video for. I'm going to be lost when you finish the house.

[@Zhiperser]

I quite like the mixture of traditional style Japanese house with some upgrades. Modern style relies too much on plastic for my tastes.

[@theaeon]

my urge to build this in The Sims is growing stronger and stronger with each video. what a beautiful home!

[@DjRex28]

I built this in the sims! I used the new Japanese expansion pack and spent hours on it

[@strange144]

Oh my God, I was just taking screenshots exactly for that purpose! :D

[@DjRex28]

I’m going to post it on the Sims 4 community page for anyone interested! “TokyoLama Abandoned House” By: DjRex28

[@MzJenx0r]

this is so heartwarming for me. You've respected so much of the japanese culture and brought in all this extra commerce to the town.

[@Cakebattered]

Thank you taking us on this journey with you. The hours you spend filming and editing these videos could have easily been spent renovating your home. Thank you.

[@TokyoLlama]

Yes, those bedrooms are still staring me in the face...

[@readysetsleep]

22:55 Inspect the stove exhaust duct every 6 to 12 months. Grease still gets inside even if you clean the grease filters monthly. And the top is always a dusty grease magnet too. I can see your wife giving you that job, since you have the height advantage.

[@damungo9142]

You lucky devil. It looks gorgeous. Good job.

[@TokyoLlama]

Thanks!

[@melaniekeeling7462]

hard-working devil

[@tedsmart5539]

The closing shot of the screens made my heart melt.

[@SmithKO]

I really like how the house is turning out, it truly looks like a home to grow old in.

[@kennethbolton951]

Wow, everything coming together, so harmonious, the warm glow of the wood, like a Zen painting, one of the things I miss the most, the soft paper light flowing across the room like a daylight moon.

[@MrROGER1903]

I really like your philosophy when it comes to renovating your house: Doing all the little, yet important, things by yourself; but also hiring local craftsman when needed Though it's a bit sad that most of them seem rather old

[@AaronGrosch29]

Yes, actually thank you for doing this TL. It's helped me. I am not a master with the trades by any means but you inspired me to focus on the things I can do and to feel no shame in hiring out the things I can't. The balance results in a home that has stories for me, as I've touched more and more of it while not risking my unprofessional touch on important things. 🙏

[@AaronGrosch29]

Curious how the professionals felt about your involvement along the way? Did they give you high fives or any obvious looks of "I wouldn't have done that...?"

[@jakewelch.design]

when your house is complete, we're going to expect house tours for the rest of time, I hope you know! so we can all live vicariously through your videos! It's coming together so beautifully.

[@lordskeletorde]

Such a wonderful series. So interesting to see it all come together.

[@alejandraday5514]

I laugh 😆 when you said "wife had no interest in using the outside potty" so you had to hurry and put the bathroom up lol

[@murry001]

Seriously impressive house, the attention to detail is like nothing you usually see here in Australia :D

[@mydude4719]

It's nearly impossible to find craftsmanship this fine in America as well.

[@stephanebouchard9197]

In Canada too, the construction workers always just looking how they can do the job quicker to get the most profit for the minimum amount of work possible, attention to details is just a virtual concept te get you to singne the contract. For them, paint will hide the sloppy work.

[@willpugh-calotte2199]

@@stephanebouchard9197 Plasterboard can hide imprecise work as well, but there's no hiding when your craftsmanship with wood is right on show.

[@samiyuya]

You guys must be feeling so proud of yourselves after re-watching your own videos and seeing the product of your hard work. So cool you recorded all this!

[@judyrosy]

Absolutely beautiful. SO SO SO beautiful. I love this project so much. I appreciate your sharing it with us. I am really just speechless at how completely lovely this house is becoming. So fine. ❤

[@TokyoLlama]

Thank you!

[@Longthakyd]

Not gonna lie, I’ve been holding off on watching your videos for over a year so I could binge watch it when there’s a bunch of videos out ! So well worth the wait !!

[@AcidTracks]

I cannot wait to see the final walk thru of the house! It is truly stunning and I've enjoyed every second watching the transformation. Amazing work! 👏

[@TokyoLlama]

Yes, when the interior's finished will definitely do a proper walk-through.

[@foxcrow]

After having lived in Japan for several years and having admired the traditional architecture, I'm so happy to see an old building brought back to life. Modern Japanese homes are nothing compared to this! Well done!

[@Chicken_Lord]

Your home is becoming even more beautiful the more I watch, Amazing job.

[@llisbethp6593]

Me encantó esta quedando linda felicitación!!

[@jstrie275]

Your wife is very patient waiting for the house to be done. You should give her 5 gold stars!

[@commwell8738]

I'm married in the USA, and I'm extremely jealous. Id love to one day do what you're doing. I can hardly wait for the next part.

[@nancyochoa8753]

Man your house is so beautiful, I can’t imagine how you and your family are feeling

[@cyclonicleo]

I am in love with the house! My congratulations to your wife on her incredible work here and for pushing the point of not moving in until the toilet was ready. This has just been amazing and the kitchen is a great space too!

[@ozziegirl71]

She’s one smart lady, moving into a house with an outside toilet with three males, no thanks 😂

[@LOGANIGHTLEGEND]

One of my favorite finds over this past year during the pandemic, thank you for sharing your beautiful home's journey with us

[@amandahutchings587]

Wow what a labor of love! It’s wonderful to see a Japanese home that showcases local materials and traditional craftsmanship!

[@jefpop4252]

that shot of your family outside made me change my mind about having kids , i was convinced for years i didnt want any. Now its constantly on my mind. You are an inspiration dude

[@pigalex]

who even needs sleep, there’s tokyollama to watch!

[@sean123456789]

The woodworking is awesome. The jointery everywhere is amazing to see. They just do that anymore in the US. I mean most furnature that people buy are just glued and screwed, let alone the frame of a house! Truly a piece of art.

[@ianmccluskey2293]

"Poke a stick at" - How typically Aussie, Mate!

[@willpugh-calotte2199]

You can take the boy out of Oz, but ...

[@rihopytsep]

Really satisfying to see professionals who've been doing this for decades at work and not to mention moving in after all this work.

[@adapixei836]

It's good to have you back, man! This house is on the path to become incredible. So far, we had mostly plans and restoration but the glimpses of interior design are amazing

[@whiskybrush3219]

I could have watched an entire video just on the doors. There is nothing so fascinating as watching a mastercraftsman applying their skills.

[@sherylelkins201]

Your home is amazing. Just when I think I've seen the best part, you show us more treasures. I LOVE the beautiful round white light fixture. A glowing snowball!!

[@mariestewart939]

My jaw dropped every time a new, clean furnishing was revealed lol. I audibly exclaimed "wow. WOW." when the lighting fixture was placed. Beautiful house!

[@prtdn]

The prospect of opening guest house is amazing, imagine living in an authentic japanese house with modernize tools, beautiful scenery, and serene environment. Been watching your videos for long, what a progress.

[@pedromessias465]

Finally a video!!!! Hello from Portugal :) You made me get a new dream: either build a similar house in Portugal or move to japan xD

[@sakura14001]

Same. Im from portugal too. I'v always dreamed of making a house with a mixture of cultures. Not possible in our country though. Guess wer moving to japan! ahah :D

[@alexstrolls801]

I'm also Portuguese, I dream one day to have my own Japanese house but also live in Japan.

[@tylerhelm7401]

its so rewarding to see it coming together, i cant imagine what it feels like to own it

[@LucAbroad]

Finally a new video 😃🇯🇵 Greetings from London 🇬🇧

[@skirtedgalleons]

I get physically weak with desire watching your videos. Beautiful, tasteful, useful. And please bow respectfully for me to all those wonderful craftspeople doing such amazing work on your house.

[@ghlscitel6714]

Here gets the word "daidokoro" a completely new meaning. What a kitchen!

[@carolyng5044]

Been watching you and your family meticulously put so much love and effort into doing all the work you could do. I have to say, those you hired were just as devoted to their work too. I was oohing and aaahing at so many things, especially the peacocks, I love those birds. Maybe you will get some to adorn your lawn? I am excited for you and your family too. Can't wait to see this done. But...you just can't go away after it's finished. So many of us have shared in watching this endeavor of love. Please don't go away when this is done. Share with everyone, the world, your happiness. We all need to share happiness. Thanks for sharing.

[@TokyoLlama]

Thank you. I’ll run the peacock idea by my wife. Personally, I love the idea 😁

[@WMARUoriginal]

So satisfying to finally be able to move in. Everything looks so amazing. Can’t wait for part 2!

[@lazygardens]

It makes such sense to have the toilets in one room and a separate bathing room!

[@jennnnnnok]

wow, coming along beautifully! the details in the bathroom, and the process of the shoji doors is just fascinating to watch, thank you for sharing!

[@TeamTaka1000]

i myself dont care much for home renovation shows but after seeing this beauty of a home i can see why people are obsessed with watching such things.....had me at the wood burning stove and the windows

[@daydreamer50000]

Absolutely stunning! I'm so happy to see you and your family starting to enjoy the home. As a carpenter's daughter I just love to see the craftsmanship and love being put into this house.... The culture there is just simply amazing 😊

[@OzSweetness]

My jaw dropped whnlen the protective layer exposed the wodden boards underneath. It's beautiful.

[@TXH1138]

I hope you start a trend of saving these beautiful old houses. Yours is AMAZING!!

[@Kekoa75vibes]

Man I love this house!!!! So proud of you brother and your family. My family (wife’s family) is from Fukuoka and we’re both from military families. I’m retired myself from the military and in my mid 40’s and would gladly sell our home here in Southern California and buy a home like this in Kyushu. I’ve watched most of your videos and love the simple life in the country you have. Again, keep up the content and make us want to drop everything and make the jump back to Japan for good. We go back every 3 years. Couldn’t go back this year due to COVID but cannot wait to go back. We were there last during the rugby World Cup for a couple of weeks and miss it so much!!

[@nanolog522]

This house is amazingly beautiful. The old stuff, that gorgeous roof and all the wood, as well as what you did with it. It looks modern, but still has a soul. Absolutely beautiful. Edit: I´d like to add, I am from Europe, so current japanese architecture has always looked a bit off to me. I have always been more of a fan of the traditional style, which this house captures perfectly.

[@togdochroise]

Gosh this is just amazing. I can't get over how much care was put into the house by its original builders, and how much care you're bringing to this sensitive update. (After my lifetime of living in American homes with drywall/sheetrock on every surface except the floor, all that wood and plaster looks unspeakably lovely.)

[@dramallamarama5300]

What a transformation! It looks stunning, I can’t even imagine the relief of knowing you’re nearing the finish line and all that hard work is finally coming together.

[@Emaxx2115]

the wood vanity top with exposed plumbing is absolutely stunning

[@katatoth1983]

I am amazed every single time what youve done to this house

[@JonathanBates]

Really amazing! Lived in our house for 3.5 years, owned it for 4, and still have a lot to do. Seeing all this work accomplished is incredible!

[@debshaw680]

It’s stunning and I can imagine the smells of paint, wood, and plaster. Looking forward to part 2!

[@pbrun]

I hope you wake up everymorning and tell yourself you had made a beautiful work, because i find your house amazing and the amount of work you put in

[@witchHunterRN]

It is always such a pleasure seeing people breath life into old houses. Thank you very much for the update. Greetings from the Philippines. ^_^

[@pickledpigknuckles6945]

Also I don't see anyone else sharing a build such as yours so a sincere thank you on behalf of all your subscribers. With your due diligence you reap rewards in equal measure.

[@FrlCeline]

I cannot put in words how beautiful this home is!

[@gwenmckeithen614]

When I lived in Matsumoto in the mid 1980's, we bought new shoji paper rolls at a 7-11 store. So convenient. Your old and new shoji screens are so beautiful.

[@robertkoons1154]

Amazing work, you both should be proud of the quality.

[@Anil18834]

The color choices and natural materials, as well as the juxtaposition of old and contemporary styles, make this home timeless. It will age well and it will need very few changes if and when your children take over.

[@Otaku_mafia]

It’s so awesome seeing this from the first episode to now, it’s amazing. The carpenter doing the work is very skilled

[@mauriciorafaeljurado]

I've been religiously following this series and I'm so happy omg

[@ThisWeekinCorea]

This is going to be such a beautiful house by the time you're all done. Really incredible work. Congrats on moving in!

[@M__Amor]

Omg, it's happening! I've been lurking so long cheering you and your family on because building and renovating a house (especially the size of the house) is D R A I N I N G. I can't wait to see all the happy memories you guys make 😊🤍

[@bobbicatton]

Impressive craftsmanship, and beautiful choices made around every inch of this lovely home👍

[@plasticbottle5962]

watching these renovations calms u down a bit I really wanna see part 2 the house looks amazing !

[@caseyjanecruz575]

You have me on the edge of my seat! I’m ready for part 2 🙌

[@Pallekatt]

After watching your videos, ive noticed a rather nice thing. Everyone seems to take their time with everything, no stress, everything is done with care and calm. Its nice to see.

[@SCHMONTAGE]

Every part of this turns out so beautifully and well done. So inspiring. Thank you for sharing this with all of us! I am excited to see the next parts

[@SuperRetroGal]

You didn't have to go that hard in this video but you did. Absolutely AMAZING. My husband and I are loving seeing the progress and can't wait for part 2!

[@rosarioa.kanashiro]

In the bathroom over the Window, you can put a plant that thrive in humidity. PD: forgive my bad English,my native language is Spanish.

[@ksbrook1430]

Your English is better than you think.

[@rosarioa.kanashiro]

@@ksbrook1430 Gracias

[@Ineedagoodscreenname]

I bet your kids are going to love all the cookies baked in that oven. Loving what you've done to the house and it'll be looking awesome for another thirty years.

[@Namari12]

So, so stunning. Seriously, it's just such a perfect dream house. I love every single thing you've done. Amazing work, thank you for sharing it with all of us.