Japanese Apartment Tour ($170/month!) // Minimalist Decor // JET Program

Hi everyone! This is a tour of my apartment in a rural city in Miyazaki, Japan.
Miyazaki is on the hot, sunny island of Kyushu, Japan. I've been here on the JET Program for over two years now. My apartment is a 1LDK (living, dining, and kitchen). I pay about $170 in rent each month. Most of the furniture here I got from the person who lived in my apartment previously, but I've also added my own touches by buying some furnishing from secondhand stores and adding plants, etc. I am super lucky to live in this beautiful apartment, although it is a bit old and not as modern as other places, it has the charm of an older Japanese home and it can be beautiful if you decorate it how you like! I like to call my decor style "bohemian minimalist". I hope you enjoy!
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:15 Entrance
01:16 Shower & Laundry Room
02:01 Closet & Hallway
02:36 Living Room
04:22 Bathroom
04:51 Kitchen
09:30 Bedroom
14:00 Balcony
15:41 Outro

[@JadeJuniiper]

Japan apt tours are my addiction 😂 Yours was SO good!! And omg your apartment is cute 🥺 I’m so impressed with all of your ALIVE plants 🌱

[@AnniesBookNook]

Omg thank you!! ☺️ I love watching apartment tours so I knew I wanted to make one. And thanks, I love plants so much 💚

[@ameliafroehlich2577]

I'm hooked on them, too!

[@XSemperIdem5]

I love watching the apartment tours too. I blame Emma from Tokidoki for my addiction that started with her tiny apartment tour 😅

[@codyprior1082]

I love how clean and organized this is!! I’ve watched so many videos and other peoples places is unorganized which gives me the heebie jeebies!!

[@AnniesBookNook]

Thank you! I am a neat freak hahaha

[@scl96]

Your apartment is so cozy and tidy! I think plants really add a lovely touch to our home spaces 🌱

[@AnniesBookNook]

Thank you! I totally agree plants are a must 🪴

[@Fooz57]

Such a beautiful apartment for so little rent! It’s so spacious. Thanks for this video!

[@AnniesBookNook]

Thanks!!!

[@AbhayPrasada]

This is a huge apartament fora very sheap price! :O Love it.

[@AnniesBookNook]

Thanks! Yes I was very lucky haha

[@dania6288]

Very nice space and so tidy. Older building but love that you have more space. Thank you for sharing.

[@tayanahemphill7110]

I too love ice skating and Javier and Yuzuru are my favorite skaters!!!!

[@AnniesBookNook]

Yesss!!

[@NovelSarahndipity]

This was so much fun! All your plants that are still alive. I could never! Your apartment is pretty spacious, it’s great! And cute!

[@AnniesBookNook]

Thanks!! 😊

[@Ppzinha]

Its big for what I imagine of a japanese apartment. Great!

[@scapegoatstudios]

Former Miyazaki JET here (Nichinan) and one of my JET friends in Miyazaki certainly had the same layout (same apartment block, circa 2015) so this was super nostalgic, haha. Nice use of the space!

[@AnniesBookNook]

Coo, thanks so much!

[@jojobabayboo]

I love this apartment. It's well planned out and cozy.

[@AnniesBookNook]

Thanks so much!

[@ozzychael]

This was so therapeutic and calming. ❤️

[@AnniesBookNook]

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed!

[@mikie0307]

Nice Raichu. I still haven't visited Miyazaki yet but it's on my list for upcoming videos! Awesome vid! Looks very organized! I like this video idea.

[@AnniesBookNook]

Thanks so much!!! ☺️ and Miyazaki is such a hidden gem of Japan, I really hope you can visit soon and that you like it!

[@smrutisahu2262]

I just love your apartment ❤️ It's so warm and cozy💜

[@AnniesBookNook]

Thank you ☺️

[@elisebearr]

Great video! I think this is the cutest JET apartment I have seen so far on youtube!! makes me excited (if I get into JET haha)

[@AnniesBookNook]

Oh my gosh thank you so much!! Good luck with JET!! 😊

[@sakurajessie9354]

Wowww nice apartment I love it! 🥰🥰🥰

[@AnniesBookNook]

Thanks so much!! ☺️

[@SlowpokeReads]

Yay i was hoping you'd do one of these!!!

[@AnniesBookNook]

😊

[@LifewiththeClements]

Very cute and minimal apartment! 😊 I hope to visit Miyazaki one day!

[@AnniesBookNook]

Thank you!

[@MissJodles]

Wow this place looks so spacious compared to other JET apartments I've seen! And the price is amazing! So cute

[@AnniesBookNook]

Thank you! ☺️

[@aliciaguzman]

I didn’t realize the toilet room is separate from the shower and bathtub in Japan ! Love your apartment

[@AnniesBookNook]

Thank you! ☺️ yep! I was surprised when I first moved here haha but now I actually think I like them better separate

[@susannereuss7990]

I used to spend several months every year in Miyazaki. I can't wait to get back there. My daughter and her family live in Sadowara.

[@AnniesBookNook]

Oh wow that's so cool!! I love Miyazaki and I know I will come back here someday even after I move away.

[@CBAmakingAusername]

You have a beautiful apartment

[@dafne3434]

Tú apartamento es super adorable y grande 😊 ❤ espero tener la misma suerte cuando busque uno, saludos desde México 🇲🇽❤

[@AnniesBookNook]

gracias !! :)

[@BreakevenBooks]

Your apartment is so cute!

[@AnniesBookNook]

Thank you!! ☺️

[@justice929]

Can't believe apartment only $170, nice size, WOW!

[@boyproject8738]

Thanks 😊😊😊

[@bethanykarasek7819]

Your apartment is SO CUTE I'm over here crying bc departure keeps getting pushed back and all I want is my own Japanese apartment :')

[@AnniesBookNook]

Aw thanks so much!! ☺️ I hope you can come to Japan soon and do an apartment tour of your own!

[@Sihlelelwe]

me too 😢. I can't wait to experience Japan

[@RaikulNE]

Your apartment looks so cool! I've been binging these types of videos and it just stresses me out that I don't have my JET placement yet!! :'(

[@bethanykarasek7819]

Same omg youtube keeps recommending these to me and I'm cryingggggg. I got my placement just a little bit ago but I hope you get yours soon!!!

[@AnniesBookNook]

Aw Thank you ☺️ Really they haven’t even sent you your placement yet?? I know Covid really messed things up but wow that’s late. Hope you get it soon!!

[@RaikulNE]

I'm an April departure so still a couple months but I just NEED to know for both mental/logistical preparation 😭

[@AnniesBookNook]

Ohh I see! Yeah I totally understand. I hope you get it soon and that you’re happy with your placement :)

[@Sihlelelwe]

I'm also departing in April. so excited!! using this time to polish up my basic Japanese and mentally prepare myself

[@Sagalflyger]

omg are these apartements still available im a foreigner got the funds and just want to stay where can i sign up?

[@sofianeherin5073]

Hey Annie! I loved your apartment! ❤️ I just moved in Miyazaki this year. I have been living in Miyazaki University dormitory till now but have to move to my own apartment next week. I was really inspired by how kept your apartment so minimal and yet so elegant. I have few queries though. Would love to contact you through some social platforms if you don't mind

[@AnniesBookNook]

Thank you!! I hope you like Miyazaki! Yes I have some of my other social media in the description :) I use Twitter the most. My Twitter is cendrillonhee

[@sofianeherin5073]

@@AnniesBookNook Thanks. I followed you on twitter. I ain't that active on twitter though 😅 But unfortunately it says that you can't be messaged. Shall I knock you on Instagram then?

[@AnniesBookNook]

@@sofianeherin5073 Oh sorry that's weird! Yeah ofc instagram is fine :)

[@God-.-999]

$170?!?! I´M SO JEALOUS, The whole video I could not believe it was that cheap

[@AnniesBookNook]

Hahah yes I am extremely fortunate. My board of education subsidizes our rent here, but even without the subsidy it would be about $350 a month. It's because Miyazaki is quite cheap :)

[@carolyngaynor9003]

If you had to take the train is there any in walking distance. Also my son is starting there this July as an ALT your bed and other stuff did they deliver it? Are stores by in walking distance. Thanks and what city are you in?

[@AnniesBookNook]

Congrats to your son! I was in Miyazaki, which had no trains and was fairly rural, but had many stores within walking distance. Your son can probably buy a bed and other things from his predecessor ALT

[@lesliehue]

Your apartment is super cute !! Also, I’m thinking of applying to the JET Program next year and I was wondering if they provide you with a car if you have your license or do you have to go and find one yourself?

[@AnniesBookNook]

Thanks! It depends on your placement. But my contracting organization helped me buy a car.

[@ericastout4552]

Show the inside of your fridge

[@renisha_th]

Really nice

[@AnniesBookNook]

Thanks 😊

[@marisgarcia6314]

Wowwwww,increíble,170 .....Baratísimo!

[@AnniesBookNook]

Thank you!

[@vampyregothic]

hi!! i'm a bookworm who is also planning on doing JET in the future; i was wondering if you find it more difficult to get english novels while living in japan/if u find urself spending more money on books? (this is your first video i've watched so i apologize if you've talked about this in other vids!)

[@AnniesBookNook]

Hey nice to meet you! 😊 yes it definitely is more difficult to find English books here. Maybe if you live in a big city there might be an English bookshop, but not where I am. I use the library app Libby to read English books for free (only ebooks and audiobooks) while I’m here!

[@vampyregothic]

@@AnniesBookNook ah makes sense! tysm for the response and the video ^____^!!

[@AnniesBookNook]

@@vampyregothic NP glad you enjoyed and good luck with the JET program! 😊

[@multifacetedmultifaceted9237]

Was this the housing provided for you by your school? :) really nice

[@AnniesBookNook]

Thanks! My contracting organization found the apartment but I paid for it.

[@CodyMSmith-oo5qd]

On the JET Program, do you get to choose your apartment? Is it within close range to the school? I am a high school student interested in JET after college! Arigatoo!

[@AnniesBookNook]

Ohhh good luck!!! It depends on your placement but for my I was not able to choose my apartment. It’s about 30 mins away from my schools

[@CodyMSmith-oo5qd]

@@AnniesBookNook Is there public transportation in Japan that can get one to school? Also, any tips besides bettering my Japanese?

[@AnniesBookNook]

@@CodyMSmith-oo5qd That also depends on your placement lol! My city is quite rural so there is not public transportation. Everyone drives or bikes to work. But if you live in a bigger city, of course there's public transport. One tip is to get a TEFL certification beforehand!

[@CodyMSmith-oo5qd]

@@AnniesBookNook I see! And I most recently received my TEFL certification!

[@AnniesBookNook]

Oh wow that’s awesome, you’re ahead of the game then!! Good luck when you apply!

[@XSemperIdem5]

Your view is giving me hotel parking lot vibes. Maybe it's just the hotels I've stayed at 😅 Also, TWO couches? Definitely not a small apartment. You sacrificed the counter space for the microwave? 😮

[@AnniesBookNook]

Hahah yeah. Not the best view

[@bridge2228]

I came from vic's stream

[@ThatCosmohoganyMelon]

same

[@FlowAaron]

Same

[@AnniesBookNook]

Aw I’m so happy!! Thanks Vic

[@nicolettafernando3963]

Why di you open the storage ? I prefer to see the apartment

[@AnniesBookNook]

Because it’s my video and I do what I want. Thanks for watching 😊

[@danielboyd334]

im super jealous of how big ur apt is. im gonna be in a leopalace im pretty sure

[@AnniesBookNook]

I got super lucky!! Leopalaces are nice though! Are you also going on the JET Program?

[@danielboyd334]

no unfortunately. i got hired by Interac. coming in March😊

[@AnniesBookNook]

@@danielboyd334 Well congrats!!

[@danielboyd334]

thx😊

[@norazayed8722]

I swear to god, every time I try and do something on the internet Yuzuru fucking Hanyu just pops up.

[@shewolf3197]

Hi, Annie! New sub here 😊 Hope you're doing well. I was wondering if you are open to reading SOPs. I just finished my first draft and would like to know if you can give feedback on it? I appreciate any help. Thank you!

[@fs8549]

😳👏🏻😉why did U decide to reside in rural city 🤦🏻

[@AnniesBookNook]

I didn’t decide. I was placed in a city randomly by the jet program.

[@fs8549]

@@AnniesBookNook jet program ~ Can U please explain 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@Kevin-sm8pn]

It's a program for foreigners to be English teachers. You have to apply for it and you need a Bschelors degree.

[@jamesgamingsXbox]

Are you Sure This $170 month

[@AnniesBookNook]

I paid it every month for three years so yeah I’m fucking sure