Japanese "Machiya" Townhouse Tour - Obama, Fukui

[@IKEMENOsakaman]

The words "genuine", "authentic", and "craftsmanship" came to my mind when I saw this video.

[@florence3853]

The second machya is gorgeous. The typical japanese opposition of the strict wood lines vs the soft atmosphere given by the lights is fantastic ! The modern comfort brings a lot without disturbing the traditional architecture. Definitely love it.Thanks fo the visit that brings fresh air during this weird times.

[@KayFour68]

This was a very interesting video. I have wondered what Japanese interiors looked like. Thank you so much for the little peek.

[@TheWalkingLifeOfficial]

I enjoyed this a lot! The drawers in the stairs and the bathroom with the garden view were my favorites :) Thank you!

[@thegmanaj6792]

Great work always love the content

[@mr.miyazaki5082]

Very nice work, conjures up memories, so happy re: the trend to renovate machiya + akiya. Been waiting for this video! The magic you weave in your stills is once again evident here. Crazy about the preserved antiquities of the 1st home but too bad the bedroom was off limits. Loved the tsubo niwa garden(!) + the modern beds & bath of the 2nd unit- wish we owned a blend of both!! It's never complete once the shrine portal stuff has been removed like this, however. Memory lane: my wife's parents' & grandparents' homes have lots of cool things like those seen here, too. In fact, we lived in the quarters above her family's shop, which is still their home supply/hardware business. Originally her dad made tatami below us. He built the family's 2nd house behind the shop, along a small, lovely river. Our quarters over the store have been empty since we moved back to LA in 2012 :_>( Thanks so much for giving us this tour, TE!! -m & h

[@michaelsemira8434]

Arigatou TE. Really looks gorgeous. The thing with recorded vids is I miss the iconic lines "I think we are live...." hahaha Soroban is abacus TE. Nice vantage point also at 02:03. Love the mini garden also at 06:24

[@perdomot]

Great video. Nice to see how you explore the inside as opposed to the usual outside. Would love to see you explore some of the bigger train stations. I love to explore big train stations as they are their own mini cities sometimes.

[@momentsbyshubha]

What a quaint looking place & houses! Thanks for sharing! Looks amazing!

[@Zero1979]

Very enjoyable video, I love seeing 'old' Japan so this was very interesting to me. More of this content would be a great addition to the channel! ありがとうございます

[@michaelsnyir4353]

What beautiful living spaces. The mix of modern & traditional styles is very eye pleasing. Nice to see!

[@sylvial3815]

Very nice video. I like Japanese house tour. Would like to stay in these traditional Japanese hotel with modern comfort. Thank you TE!

[@albertr.1185]

Thanks TK. A very neat and curious accommodation.

[@herethere5469]

Thank you for sharing it, I want to go to walk the city thanks to you. it is really nice one to watch with luxury red wine :) still subscribing! 😊❣️❤️

[@garydell2023]

Interesting. Liked the 2nd one. Fits my needs. Well maintained. Thank you

[@t4N9410oR]

Just finished watching, here's my thoughts on the 2 townhouses. 1:42 , The word you were looking for is 'abacus'. Folks who really know how to use one could give calculator users a serious run for their money. I never had a chance to learn to use one. The staircase in the first townhouse, is something I'd not be able to navigate. to go up. The railing is on one side only, the side I need a railing on for going down stairs. The skylight is nice idea to illuminate the area, with natural light. The low set chairs and table in the living and living rooms, I could never use. My knees and ankles would not come anywhere near to bending enough to make it even remotely possible to get down to sitting in such a chair. And as for getting up, from such a chair, I'd need a medical sling hoist. The little inner garden in the second townhouse is something that I like, quiet and contemplative. The bathroom in the second townhouse though, is something I could not use. Bath tub. Too difficult to get into and out of safely. I love how the second place has the room to turn the side of the stairs into storage cupboards and drawers. Downside with those stairs, no railings at all. That renders them and the whole upper floor, completely inaccessible to me.

[@stormwarning9182]

Loved this video. Reminded me of the place we stayed at for a few weeks in Gion. I got so many ideas that I used for my own home, as no one knows how to optimise limited space like the Japanese.

[@pilotgrrl1]

Ooh, I love machiya! Thank you so much for this, Tokyo Explorer!

[@coolwalker1005]

I wish I could travel there. Such a beautiful country ❤️

[@Ayra0731]

Oh Yeah, I'm very interested when see live streaming yesterday. And now it's come true. Thank you Tokyo Explorer

[@androcreed9860]

Loving this type of video 😍

[@nicolewilson4058]

Where you stayed was very nice and quaint. I love the abacus at the beginning of the video. Nice video.

[@ichiNihon]

love this one, so much !

[@StudioHoekhuis]

Great video! If you have the chance, more of these kind of video's please :)

[@JapanMonAmourTheJapanHouse]

Super great vid. Don't know about staying in one of these places, love to buy one though and renovate it.

[@melodybecker2309]

Looking forward to this vid - thanks so much!!!

[@Rockawaysiren]

Wow so nice! And I think the adding device is called an abacus?? Take care!!

[@77rainonme]

Yes would like to see more of such videos. It’s rare to find 4 bedders! Perfect for family! Once travel ban is lifted would like to visit this machiya!

[@Frendeur]

Japanese's unique style house is always interesting

[@Koteoroshi]

Beautiful style

[@coffeewithextrasuga1017]

And this is why Japanese house design is taught in architecture schools

[@seikokaikai]

綺麗だね😊

[@crisa2000]

Thanks for the tour. A nice alternative to staying in hotels.

[@jarihult]

Nice looking house , arigato 👍!!!

[@Elonquin]

First off, this was a rather enjoyable video. Often you mention your lodgings, but never show them. Now of course regular hotels are dull, but whenever you stay in a townhouse like this, it would be well worth the time and energy to film them in the manner you did. Perhaps you can also do them for your tourist board employer and then have them put it on their lodging website (or airb&b, if they use that). Just spice up manner in which you describe the features of the house and you can add that to your repetiore. That and perhaps get a nice extra amount of coin for making said video's or at the very least making it more interesting for others to hire you.

[@abrilromero828]

Hola Buenas 🌃🌙 Noches Más Bien Buenos Días 🌅 Japón.💖

[@silluete]

Obama have a town?! Jk aside nice video!

[@t4N9410oR]

I was having a shower when this was posted, so II missed the premiere of it. Annoying timing,

[@TokyoExplorer]

There was no premiere. Figured this video is too short for one.

[@AnikiXoXo]

First