Brand New Japanese House Tour

Ever wondered what a brand new Japanese house looks like? Well, join me on a complete guided tour of a new home in Edogawa, Tokyo, Japan. (correction: ¥4,880,000JPY is about $43,500 USD right now, not $37,000, sorry)
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● Nephew and wife for doing translations.
● And I shouldn't forget John Daub from Only in Japan who assisted me on the shoot. Check out his channel at / onlyinjapanwaoryu
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[@v1d300]

Mr. Junichi Goto was so kind and humble, a good salesman.

[@isaacnoe12lh]

v1d300 i would buy a house from him. he made the house seem so perfect and cozy but modern.

[@ykt2]

most people in japan are like that

[@samuelschonenberger]

ykt2 Yes, our people are very nice and polite. It is a important part of our culture.

[@randgate]

@Samuel overly so, always makes me wonder what happened 1937-45 (not trolling, the difference between then and now genuinely confuses me)...

[@seifer93]

He did a good job of explaining the features of the house and didn't assume we had any prior knowledge of Japanese architecture, which is nice.

[@lovinmystillettos]

Look I’m not even in Japan and that real estate agent just sold me on that house😂

[@yabo2424]

Me too !

[@Sonturist]

He’s really great, so detailed

[@annisarahmat6647]

I'm literally doing mental math on how many years until I could afford the house. I'm not even in Japan too lol

[@jduff59]

No you don't, I'm getting this house!

[@lunita4fun]

IKR!

[@janicekang5979]

He explained it very politely and carefully,I feel like If i dont buy the house from him i will feel sorry for him😯😯

[@engindeniz1313]

its their job you wouldn't believe me how many people just take a look at properties just to take a look without a single serious perspective. I know it because of my dad, he deals with a ton of dumbass people throughout the day.

[@DefinitelyNotAnAlien]

@@engindeniz1313 Could you please tell me what some of those serious perspectives are when looking to buy a house?

[@kirgan1000]

Or he know millions of people will se this youtube video, and some of the millions will be potential future house buyers, so it best to show his "best" side.

[@jmitterii2]

He'll lose his job. So yeah, you better buy it. Or feel guilty that he's unemployed. Just kidding. He'll be fine. He'll just put in more hours until he sales a unit. He'll be fine.

[@ItalyStyler]

Actually true xD

[@rjcvlogs5903]

Here in 🇯🇵, when somebody is looking for a house or any apartment to rent or buy, realtors or agents will make sure that they will explain all in details about the house, location, and even will gonna drive you to the place not just once but to all your prospect homes that you want to look at. They have a detailed plan/brochure of the design, size, it's distance to the nearest supermarkets, train stations etc. Plus the minimalism design is perfect and so clean you would want to rent all of them! When it comes to safety, while it's not perfect or crime free, japan has no issue with it coz even bikes or doors can be unlock.

[@bapbap2562]

I love that the bikes in Japan have built-in locks on the bike. When I moved back to the states, I really wanted to take my bike with me cuz we don't have bikes like that here. The electric ママチャリ is literally the most genius thing I ever saw!

[@annashoptillidrop]

For real my door is open even i go travel abroad for a month no burglar even our house is big the gate is forever open never close it in my life

[@greasymuchacho]

Here in Canada, a sleazy bald d bag will sell you a home.

[@cathybaldry7822]

Real estate agents in Australia need to lift their game

[@vaw796]

@@annashoptillidrop Really?? You are lucky to have that level of safety and nobody stole anything from your home whilst you were away for a month. In the UK you could not leave your door unlocked even to go to a local shop for some essential supplies. Got to lock the door and close the windows and if you go away it is essential to use the window locks even for a week's holiday, close the gate, if you have 1, and even use timed light switches to make it look like someone is home at night.

[@UnknownGunslinger]

That realtor did a fantastic job!

[@MAYBENOTGameplay]

vikings?

[@colin-kun3611]

Digby Dooright ikr lmao

[@jduff59]

I'd buy a house from him!

[@peterandrew6755]

ふうぜくるな！ 焚き火で彼を連れて行こう！ Do not coming with this! Take him on the bonfire!

[@MistahDave92]

He was so good i'm going to buy one even though I don't live in Japan

[@babygurita]

i love how the salesman explaines the house very detail.. bless him

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

Yes, without his guidance I'd never have figured out how to put a pot in a drawer or how to turn up the temperature. The only thing I learned here is how far behind Japanese construction is. Single pane windows until just recently? No central heat? No sink in the toilet area? No clothes dryer? A dishwasher that wouldn't even hold our breakfast dishes? The door stopper was cool though.

[@hithere8753]

I watched this without subtitles and still understood everything. Thats how good this guy is.

[@tyronehayato1910]

hahahaa

[@あれくす]

ROFL

[@dumdum7786]

I watched with the subtitles and understood nothing

[@PiranhaJaw22]

I watched this with subtitles and still understood everything. Thats how good this guy is.

[@TJAnttola]

wait what.. there was subtitles? :D

[@rohitc8503]

This guy nailed his job. That's how a person should do his job.

[@15daffodil]

I love Japanese houses because of the details. How they prioritize quality architecture, practicality and cleanliness amaze me. Most houses in other countries prioritize design. The houses in Japan looks neat, homey and comfy. I lived in Japan temporarily and I fell in love with all of them! This house though, I'd buy it in a heartbeat. I can imagine me living a happy life there with my future family.

[@paoDaoGe]

mind you, some older Japanese houses do not have the following: - insulation - double pane windows - central heating (a rare luxury, even most new homes do not have it) - ergonomic kitchen design

[@blosphere1234]

@Anonymous Because the houses leak so much that there's no point.

[@Kubulek17]

@@paoDaoGe no central heating !?

[@chikipichi5280]

And other cultures don't?

[@susaetern]

This is like the most pleasant video I've ever seen.

[@W4LT3Rego]

Suave Chiang I agree. Lovely house, lovely host. so nice and informative as well.

[@ItNeverHurtToThink]

Dude I just watched this back to back with a British realtor show for old old houses in the country. So chill too. Man. Americans have really butchered the home buying experience.

[@abduljabbaralhayyan7791]

Suave Chiang Dude, Goto San just made this whole video an ASMR simulation

[@venomlily1651]

Why is it that every time a someone watches a video about another country, they have to trash-talk against Americans, our way of life, or our products ? If you don't like how things are in my country, JUST SHUT UP AND GO HOME ! And if you ARE American and you're dumb enough to trash-talk your own country, the same thing goes for you . SHUT UP, PACK UP, AND GET OUT ! We have enough lazy, good for nothing, self-bashing, BENEDICT ARNOLDS in this country, I'm sure we'll be better off with 1 LESS STICK-IN-THE-MUD !

[@venomlily1651]

+ItNeverHurtToThink Hate our country so much ? SHUT UP, PACK UP, AND GET OUT ! America could do just fine with 1 less HATER !

[@farwakhan4423]

Japan is so next level. The guy was really honest and the house is awesome. House of the future, right there.

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

House of the future? With the exception of the modern appliances, every house built in the US and Canada has had these same features since about 1960. lol

[@MJYoutubers]

yeah ikr every house in the us and canada has customizable toilets and the total use of space 😑

[@sarar.8950]

OMGWTFLOL American houses are literally built out of wood. No thank you.

[@mal3xia]

@@OMGWTFLOLSMHYou haven't seen a house from the 60s, have you.

[@Name-jw4sj]

Jaraiya you do know you can just buy those toilets? Stop acting as if it is some prestigious technological invention. You guys continue to overrate Japan.

[@GatesofPride]

His little whispered, "Hai" at the end of his sentences made the video. I just need that sound bite for everything.

[@BRuh-gv3rk]

It’s a polite way of saying “Yes”

[@destituteanddecadent9106]

Thanks to you I can't unhear it😂😭

[@Ricardo-gv1zq]

Hai

[@codeninja1]

Its interesting because Australians tend to end sentences(and begin)with "yea" quite often as well.

[@IrisMG]

Japan seems so much further advanced in terms of discouraging wastefulness and encouraging cleanliness. And the children are well taught this from a young age the personal responsibility they have.

[@Charlzton]

Iris Gross Not all the time tho, they contribute a hella lot to global warming with the amount of plastic and trash they burn, for example

[@GMMXX80]

I work with a guy that tells me they're 10 years ahead of Americans.

[@chaimomma9198]

It helps when the schools and society also share this value.

[@yabo2424]

Totally agree !!

[@heru-deshet359]

That's easy to do in a single racel society.

[@BlueberryBeastdeeznutz]

I can't believe i watch /listen to the whole detail about a house, i don't intent to buy. He is a great realtor.

[@chirangibighalley2812]

This is how Japanese treat customer with great polite and respectful manner

[@silvertopee100]

Yes me too

[@KimKim-mt2bb]

That's how you do your job Japanese always do it very competent

[@prity777]

Noo.. the first thing is!! We Humans are CURIOS ^^

[@onelittleplum]

Right?? Like, I will never buy a house in Japan but I thoroughly enjoyed this whole video :)

[@NiizuMaTM]

I´m studying Architecture in Germany and this is why we love the japanese Architecture! It has so much important stuff and even though it is not very expensive. Japanese Minimalism is so great.

[@busterbiloxi3833]

It IS expensive!

[@austinwiebe3801]

Buster Biloxi where I live you can get a shitty house for more than that, so by comparison this Japanese house is a good deal

[@Hadrexus]

I love that they design it to have a minimum amount of sunlight. Where I live houses are just built in whatever way people want and it's really ugly when compared to orderly countries like Japan.

[@rytsuo]

Viel Glück

[@bennydreieiei1014]

It all looks so cheap, plasticy and not sturdy.

[@stacik2905]

He deserves a raise for being such an eloquent and detailed-speaking realtor.

[@muhammadzinc5228]

Two things: Really efficient house, and really efficient realtor.

[@ProfezorFirdaus]

ME: Living in a box. Cuz I'm a cat

[@Grimlocke95]

Too bad about the inefficient price.

[@vangrails]

AFAIK: That toilet at 4:59 has a sink + faucet on top that you an use for washing your hands. After you used the water for washing your hands, this water is collected for flushing the toilet. That saves water.

[@LifeWhereImFrom]

Correct!

[@lokalkakan]

I choked on my coffee when I heard that double panel Windows was the future, I'm from Sweden and here we are moving towards 3 panel widow and 2 panels have been the norm for at least 20 years now.

[@amduser86]

you just have to consider, that sweden is a lot colder then japan and as far as i know, in sweden the standert are vacum isolated windwos 3 panal coated windows are the standert in germany. should not be the standert in sweden.

[@83regaleagle]

lokalkakan I know, eh? I'm from Canada, & even in the "wimpy" part (ie south west coast), double pane windows is normal, if not triple or gas/vacuum. Plus all the things on electric panels, i kept wondering what the heck they do when the power goes out in winter! Though maybe they don't loose power as often as we do?

[@CraziiBunnieSuki]

as a person from one window panel country, why do you guys have 2? whats the purpose of it?

[@AM-xt4jj]

CraziiBunnieSuki multiple panels, as indicated by the comments before, help insulating a house. Especially in winter the heat does not escape as easily. It does help keeping a house cool in summer as well. Another reason can be that it helps against the noise level of a busy street for example.

[@won1853]

Same in Korea. We're right next to Japan, you know, so I was more surprised.

[@wazzobazzo]

"This is a door stopper. It protects the walls from being damaged" OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHH!!!

[@Gryronaut]

wazzobazzo door stoppa

[@prospero4060]

Did you just realize what door stoppers do?

[@reemabdallah8588]

stop being rude and mean

[@ceresscarlet1406]

I thought it would stop doors. But turns out it has a diiferent purpose in thr first place

[@juanitarichards1074]

He's from another culture and won't know if you have the same features in your homes in your country.......

[@funny-video-YouTube-channel]

Great attention to detail. It's like a well build electronic device where features are the main sales point. Dear Japan, please export your houses to the rest of the world !

[@ryanray6215]

Most of those houses are cheaply made it . After 30 years they need to be replaced , cause the structure is cheap plywood , drywall etc . They have some concrete houses and of course the price would be double. However the finishing quality is amazing , modern and very clean looking , just like everything about Japan .

[@amduser86]

please not. the quaility is really bad. not isolation, no proper heating. only 110volts. small kitchens.

[@stormerz8605]

Ryan Ray wood is good vs earthquakes

[@ryanray6215]

Storm erZ First of all they are not made from a solid wood, those are made from a cheap plywood, practical boards and drywall . Secondly when was a big earthquake in Kobe , my Japanese friend told me all those poorly made houses were burning all over Kobe . It was so sad, cause there was no electricity , but the city was all red bright from so many house fires .

[@edheldude]

No, this seemed way more shoddy than I expected. No central heating/cooling, no good windows etc.? For that price!? I can understand the bathroom designs being cultural things but I wouldn't want them that way either.

[@450rmack]

1 Burglary per 100,000. Y'all need to cut that number down. 😄 It's probably the same guy over and over. 😂 Love Japanese culture. So peaceful. 👍🏼

[@TieDef]

"It's probably the same guy over and over." ROFL

[@Ustazgay]

lol and it's probably not even Japanese

[@RareCandeh]

Yeah. They're really disciplined over there. I think that their burglary rates are low due to little to non-existant oppression, or so it seems.

[@Tastypieinyourmouth]

Yup. Every neighbourhood has their Filthy Frank

[@sickre]

Because there are no migrants from the third world like in Europe/America/Australia.

[@sebastianalarcon817]

What a kind salesman. 10/10 would buy anything he sells me.

[@jaydapiosen7274]

I would have already bought the house when he explained about the door stopper.

[@kbear6863]

I love all the little functionalities! Just small things like the vent, so useful.

[@amiraruzuar]

alright, house salesman, i am sold. your description is very thorough. me like.

[@sinavereivalu6744]

Me like too....😂

[@HowlinAndyDE]

Goto-San is a great salesman! He could sell me what ever he wants =) What i like about new Japanese Houses is that you have everything under control of a button. So much thought is put into design and usefulness of everything. I love the way people have their storage everywhere. Thanks for this informative Video!

[@therealshard]

these are the tiny details i absolutely loved: - flooring

[@spaydunaway]

"It's a walk-in closet... and it even has a ... light."

[@octaviamay7601]

I like everything about the functionality of the Japanese homes, however, the wardrobes are much too small. You have to be that proverbial brain surgeon to use the toilet ... you can't be in a hurry when you need to use the toilet. Also, changing shoes would take some getting used to. Oh well, not to worry because I will never go there again. I was there during Occupation after WWII ... when the restrooms were MUCH simpler ... can we say CRUDE, but very clean (I only went to one).

[@destituteanddecadent9106]

@@octaviamay7601 I mean we all take our shoes off at some point. No one keeps them on all day. Might as well take them off at the front door and keep the house clean.

[@Braamsery1992]

@@octaviamay7601 The toilets look confusing, but the you only really need to know how to flush, so thats it. Only the heating is important for me as well. And with the shoes it takes ... 1min to get used to. You take them off the first time and see all the shoes each time you enter. You just cant forget it afterwards anymore :D

[@todortalevski1]

This real estate guide, Junichi Goto, was clear, precise, polite and in general he explained lot more than i wanted to ask. Well done! I liked the logical/practical approach of the Japanese house building. I am just wondering how will non-technical person manage to operate 4-5 different control panels.

[@SaschaEderer]

Easy for people in Japan, even the elderly. The've just been so used to all the tech and growing up with it from the beginning, it's child play for most people

[@blehmeh8909]

The Keeper wow button says what it does very difficult to amass the sheer finger strength required to activate it

[@darksnow07]

I’ve operated these panels since I was a kid, it’s very intuitive and clearly designed.

[@atharvakapade]

Yeah it was completely new to learn about

[@DrunkNotIAm]

This was really cool, the real estate guy was super chill.

[@undomiel972]

He speaks so politely that it makes me wanna treat him to a meal and drive him home to his family afterwards. Oh Japan and your manners 😍

[@annyrocha227]

I felt the same!

[@hilpha]

All real estate agents should be like this.

[@reonero958]

Yes

[@kitkat-yo8ce]

only in j a p a n

[@sarahh2072]

Does this realtor have his own youtube channel where he shows houses?

[@MrMonsigart]

He should be...😀

[@raioni1059]

I don't understand why Japanese interior design speaks to me so much.

[@cm3655]

Raioni Me too. To me it's the minimalism and functionality which contrasts the extravagant grandeur of west.

[@josketobben]

They have appreciation for empty space stemming from buddist philosophy, for one. In the West the common sense is that space is just like.. nothing, and you're already a special kind of designer (e.g. minimalist) when you see beyond that.

[@Juke172]

yeah it looks simplistic and modern. but without that useless bling bling decour that doesn't do anything else than raise the price. I like it has lots of functionality, maybe even too much. But I guess that's what you're paying for in those houses.

[@380898572]

Because Japanese cares more about user-friendliness

[@fucker661]

Raioni plain and dull

[@littleb9298]

1:20 When a Japanese HOUSE is cheaper than a studio APARTMENT in your city ...

[@Kenxdrea]

You don’t know how good this price is til u live in California

[@overlyattachedbean1050]

Yup same here in Vancouver

[@yoyo-zu4fe]

Not sure where u live but I can get a 3000 sq ft home for 400k

[@patryk2048]

where do u live then lmao for that amount of money i could buy a medium villa with a pool

[@junechan8479]

think about crazy HongKong

[@SankofaNYC]

As a New Yorker... I gotta say $400,000 for all that basically brand new isnt bad at all...

[@kathykisses09]

Coldsun3000 A 2 bedroom home in the Westwood area of Los Angeles is at least 1,000,000. Housing in LA sucks!

[@66JLB]

Coldsun3000 Yes, but the luxury of the homes are by far better

[@Elias-nj7ix]

Coldsun3000 this isn't in Downton Tokyo.

[@genericname1622]

Hell 400k and there are no burglars? It is a pretty sweet price.

[@silenceyourfree]

Agreed! In London I can never afford to buy a house, in central the prices start from £2m and can go up to £12 :(

[@highnoon9333]

I love how he had to explain what a handrail and a door stopper were :P

[@Lvlaple4Ever]

The price is actually pretty affordable compared to what we get here in Canada... Not to mention being newly built and the thoughtful designs are well :P

[@treebush]

don't get me started on toronto housing prices..

[@heatherquinn8684]

NEETisLEET lol, I paid $199,000 ten years ago for my four bedroom four acres in Canada

[@hrcnhntr613]

Exactly. My parents just sold their small house (no 2nd floor, 60 years old) in Toronto for over a million.

[@LifeWhereImFrom]

I've found that there are a lot of small little parks scattered around most neighbourhoods in Tokyo. On top of that, there are bigger parks, but you may need to ride your bike 15-30 minutes to get to one, but not too bad. I always thought I'd want a house with a backyard, but honestly, I don't miss it. And you're right, no maintenance needed. Whenever I want green or open space, there's places I can easily get to. Also, the side streets are very pedestrian friendly, so kids will often play out on the street without worry about cars running them over.

[@Lvlaple4Ever]

Omg Greg replied! :D

[@nisom3476]

The realtor needs a KZbin channel, I would buy anything he sells me

[@rkibaiya]

lol!

[@hkazumigs8726]

Hye@Hai, or just that the guy in butler's attire does need to sell a really luxurious made in japan model /house/culture really fast n with full confidence(dressed to sell),less about being viral, more on getting rather than being popular, figures is king for this Banzai people

[@hanszimmer121]

Exactly this hhh he is so respectful and cute

[@saymiew]

The Japanese are so smart and meticulous with every detail to ensure their comfort level is achieved. I LOVE IT!!!!!

[@OurFantasyLife]

The thoughtfulness that goes into Japanese construction never ceases to amaze me.

[@mokachoco89]

I am freaking out with the sunlight hours law! That is amazing and it’s such an important thing (due to vitamin d and to prevent seasonal depression)! That and the heated floor completely blew my mind!

[@luckyme292]

Exactly. Ive never heard before if there is a country that made a law about sunlight.

[@benjamingavrilis71]

Lucky Me Australia does that as well.

[@luckyme292]

@@benjamingavrilis71 oh... Thank you for your information.

[@strunzal]

@@luckyme292 New York City has a law for sunlight. That's why most towers are build with steps. There's a video about that on the Architectural Digest channel. It's called Architect Breaks Down 6 Luxury Apartments from Billions, Gossip Girl & More.

[@bapbap2562]

I was surprised to hear that too and I'm glad such a law exists. The first thing I noticed about Japan when I moved there is that the sun is not up for very long (during waking hours). In the summer, it's up by like 4:30~ am. By 6:30~ pm, the sky is completely dark. I feel like Japan needs to be moved back one timezone, or at least practice DST or something. Idk it could just be that I'm spoiled by where I come from. Here in Phx, the sun is up by 5 and it's not really dark until 9.

[@aboody006]

This man really knows how to sell a house, mad respect.

[@chelsealema]

Did he just explain a door stopper 😂 SOLD!

[@monkeykingmo-ri777]

Chelsea L yall have door stoppers in your homes?😔

[@Dragonite955]

I was baffled it was magnetic though!!

[@MikaelLevoniemi]

@@monkeykingmo-ri777 Actually we do not. Door stoppers in here (nordics) are used to hold the door open, not to prevent damage when slamming.

[@HungrigerHugo89]

@@MikaelLevoniemi No door stoppers in Germany either ... our home has several nice doorhandle shaped dents in some of the walls to prove it XD

[@nhitnut]

My Japanese home also have door stopper. It's game changing 😂

[@FaeSuccubus]

why do i feel so relaxed when i hear him talk?

[@luriven4800]

It's 3AM and I can't stop watching videos from this channel. This is great.

[@acninee]

Interesting that the home sales tour is not focused on "here's the living room, you know what do with it, here's the hallway, here's the bathroom" , but rather on here are the modern electronic features and this is how they work and how to control them. I also suspect that the wiring in the window glass and the sliding outdoor window covers are not about crime security, but about being able to ride out a severe weather event.

[@prepperjonpnw6482]

He explained that the wires windows were in case of fire. The glass doesn’t shatter and blow everywhere, instead it cracks and falls out in one big piece. It’s kind of like safety glass for car windshields.

[@itwhoitisme7810]

The details tho...wow

[@SaschaEderer]

It's insane. I'm half Japanese, when my Japanese grandparents moved into their new home 10 years ago, I couldn't believe my eyes. It was a completely standard Japanese apartment. But you could let water in the bath by pressing a button in the kitchen, regulate the bath-water temperature the same way, Outdoor camera - doorbell ystem (which were, at the time, nowhere else in the world except in the wealthiest places), and the parking lot...., man, the parking lot. Although integrated, moving parking lots have become more common for wealthier apartment complexes in the western world too, I have still yet to see such a futuristic, complicated one like the parking lot of my grandparents. It's like in a transformers movie, you press a button and your car comes to you, somewhere from several stories and tens of meters away. It's one of the things I love about Japan, their love for playful ingenuity and progress in tech, while preserving traditions.

[@Sipismi]

Every single real estate agent in Finland should watch this. Excellent presentation. makes me want to visit Japan. Thanks

[@komalhorcrux]

I really like the rule about each house receiving at least a fixed amount sunlight

[@teej1999able]

“From the 2nd floor we can make our way up to the 3rd floor.” 😱😱😱 THERE’S A 3RD FLOOR!!! 😍😍

[@busterbiloxi3833]

That's unusual in Japan. I live in Japan. I own four properties.

[@mikaileeelpedes649]

i'm from asia (south east) our house has a third floor but it's not common

[@napalmskies8265]

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[@shuurajou]

If only most estate agents in the U.K. were so polite and knowledgeable!

[@sophiapu4494]

Have to say,he is a good real estate agent telling from this video. Confident and polite.

[@dalep672]

Japanese houses are minimalist and looks so neat, plus the facilities are convenient

[@khushichetri8547]

With every video of Japan, am more falling for the country. Very warm, genuine, hard working people. The Agent so patiently took a detour of the house and explained each and every feature in detail with some background of laws in Japan. He was also so transparent with everything, unlike Real Estate Agents in some other countries who would lie to customer just to get the deal and leave it to customer to suffer. Technology wise, Japan really rocks! Sinks attached to the flush to reuse the water, brilliant in saving resources!

[@spaniardsrmoors6817]

LOL...You think this is how all Japanese realtors are...u living in Disney World land? I've seen many videos of Japanese just the opposite. Of course he's 100% honest..he's on video putting on his best face. Plus look at the cost of homes compared to their size. If you're claustrophobic don't go to Japan unless your a millionaire. Rents? $400 a/month for an apartment 1/6th the size of my GARAGE, NO BATHROOM, A/C and dilapidated, dirty. Not counting all the other negatives associated with Japan. These comments make me laugh thinking Japan is some sort of utopia.

[@Autom_te]

What a delightful tour of that Japanese house. You could feel it in the colour of his voice that he was always confident and respectful, from showing the dining table to the toilet washlet, while never failing to come up with use cases.

[@qwwerty370]

*My heart is melting everytime he bows when he speak u can see the politely and genuine to his job. I really love japanese people🥺💗💗💗*

[@calilyn1026]

This is the best house tour I've ever watched! So detailed and very eloquent.

[@CrimsonYang]

I find both their voices (but especially the realtor’s) to be very soothing for some reason, definitely eases any anxiety 😊

[@hyruleoutlaw]

Damn Japan, you are so much further ahead than us in England. Even the magnetic drop stopper intrigued me XD

[@litchtheshinigami8936]

Cheeseyme123 same here but for holland.. the only thing that is close to this is the closeness of the houses as over here they don't even try to make houses seperate anymore they just plunk em next to each other...

[@freya9709]

Cheeseyme123 dude same😂

[@badlandsbts9887]

Cheeseyme123 sammeee 😰😂

[@newera2393]

Cheeseyme123 we have that in India since ages ☺

[@PlatinTony321]

same as Germany we are in a lot of ways far from further lol

[@aimercab8630]

He's a wonderful real estate agent!

[@garethschatynski1179]

Im impressed, Japan know how to prevent a housing crisis. Their new builds are significantly better quality and cheaper (Half price) than the UK.

[@laurenkahre4785]

Gareth Schatynski what?! That so expensive! Where I live in the United States (Texas), you can buy a new house like this for 200,000-300,000 USD.

[@aminechei8509]

man only oil workers and small business men go there , + u guys have so much flat places i think that's why

[@doodletime1512]

Lauren, you want to compare texas to japan? Tokyo real estate compared to Austin's maybe? Really? Gareth at least has a point. UK is comparable to Tokyo in terms of expensive and scarce real estate.

[@pittbull187888]

Sorry buddy but i disagree with you until their next big huge earthquake hits that country which happens often being japan is the most earthquake prone country known also for their huge tsunamis come and destroy those new houses i think you might have a change of heart

[@artabanus8298]

@@pittbull187888 every new house in japan is built to withstand even a big earthquake especially in tokyo if im not mistaken thr is even a law for house makers have to abide before they build a house to avoid this things earthquakes less than 6.0 is actually not a big deal in japan tsunami however is a different story but tsunamis usually happen to japan province area.

[@Corywithagun]

When I go to Japan, and if I want to buy a house there I'll need this same awesome, polite real estate agent. Damnn, those houses are awesome for an isolated person like myself.

[@rosiegarcia5080]

M.j set a C

[@consultingmexican]

I never really thought about what kind of home I'd find ideal, but man does this layout sound good to me I want to move to Japan now, and I want that realtor to sell me a home! btw, I appreciated the horror music when you were talking about the bathtub units lol

[@shubhammeena5177]

the realtor was amazing. kind and did his job wonderfully.

[@antipodean3687]

It's down to personal pride in his profession :)

[@penicillinonly]

This realtor looks so humble.

[@jackielee7506]

When you have nothing else to talk about in your class presentation... “So this is the door stopper” Kidding it was a cool door stopper

[@HML2004]

Leave it to the Japanese to use their space so efficiently.

[@onetwo9331]

just like their smol pepes

[@francieodendahl9351]

Yes, smart and efficient, also the fact is they do not have as much land as we have here in the United States. We've been blessed with much land. From the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Prairies, plains, and the valleys. We even have some desert here in Arizona. We also have 4 seasons.I love this country, every inch. No dual citizenship for me it's all or nothing ☺ and if you don't love America then I suggest you leave. We are not looking for traitors, spies or hypocrites and nor do we want them living here But the Japanese uses its land wisely and it is also a beautiful country. It's all good😚 but you should live where are you are in agreement with the culture and beliefs and the religion.

[@mparryuk52]

I keep watching this vid again and again, it's so relaxing to hear these guys speaking, it's like an AMSR video, thanks very much, so interesting x

[@FerminCoronel]

I thought I was the only one haha, he said he would upload more videos like this but still nothing like this one

[@PizzaCome]

I swear that japanese house designer are smart

[@aaronramirez6828]

Having been to Japan I can 100% attest to the fact that the toilets are truly a thing of wonderment. When I got back to the US I was really sad about not being able to have all of those amazing options. Also, Japan is extremely clean, safe and vibrant. I would definitely love to retire there.

[@melaranas5243]

I feel like I want to live in Japan and buy this house. The guy is really good demonstrating every single detail of the house.

[@Arcterion]

9:50 -- Wait, the shower can also double as a clothes drying room? Not gonna lie, that's pretty damn brilliant.

[@XSemperIdem5]

Those privacy shutters that roll down were a really nice addition. You can just roll it down and not need thick curtains inside. I love how they think of features and details to make everyday tasks simpler. And the agent gave a great tour. I like how he even sat in the tub and crouched down to demonstrate how the shower head can be lowered. He really showed off the features of the house.

[@DavGreg]

The same kind of shutters are quite common in Germany

[@VermilionLotus]

I love Japanese houses. So efficient! Someday I'd like to build my own house and I've always wondered if I'd be able to get the same functionality as a Japanese home.

[@folafolafolafortyfo]

He was so thorough explaining every feature! This is like a dream home! I imagine it must be quite expensive! I was wondering though, does a home typically not come with a refridgerator? I did'nt see one in the video.

[@Shirnai_Tigeria]

No, the buyer has to buy that separately.

[@LifeWhereImFrom]

Yep, fridge is not standard. I'll be doing another video showing all the stuff you'd need to buy when you get a new home (which is quite close to all the new stuff you'd need to buy when renting an apartment).

[@melissasmith1144]

folafolafolafortyfo in Australia we have to buy our own refrigerator, I thought that was normal everywhere.

[@apinanalez]

in finlan when you rent apartment you dont have to buy refridgerator or freezer

[@Shirnai_Tigeria]

apinanalez, This is about buying a home not renting an apartment. Usually when renting they are provided but when buying a home, especially when brand new, they are not.

[@veroescobar4546]

If I were to move into this home the realtor would have to live with me at least an extra month just in case I forget how to flush the toilet lol

[@rkibaiya]

lol!

[@Name-jw4sj]

Too bad Japan will never sell a house to a foreigner.

[@cait6878]

I love the thoughtful design. The builders really seem to have thought of what a real life family would need in a home. Thanks as always for the videos :) It's a great learning experience.

[@haresmahmood]

They thought about the smallest of details

[@aunisyahdah3648]

The way he explained the house was so cute and exciting. Makes me wanna live in japan !

[@pipoipoi]

i love how the guy proceeded to sit in the bathtub it was the best

[@twinklefire7241]

When I went to try out toilets at the store, I sat on a display model, clothes on, and the salesperson looked at me like I was crazy. "Like, dude, how am I supposed to tell if it's comfortable by just looking at it."

[@formula1ccr8]

I like how Japanese real estate agents explain things. They are thorough and treat people with utmost respect. Thumbs up!

[@annieyip6266]

The agent explains so well the features of this house, I'm sold.

[@batbawls]

4:55 holy cow, what is happening in Denmark

[@paul-mw6pc]

gonna go on a limb here and guess it's because of no guns for defense and also more recent bigger gangs, though idk I was just there and I didn't hear anything happening

[@amduser86]

easy access to denmark, due to open borders. in copenhagen 78% of all crimal activities are done by people, that have no european ethnicity. in germany this statistic will properly look even worth and you have no public access to it anymore.

[@dinkycat]

we dont own guns. you can only do self defense if your almost dying, if you hurt the intruder more than you are or kill them you get jail time or sued.... we can't put cameras up outside if it films public areas. you can't take pictures of suspicious people, it can't be used as evidence, unless you have many witnesses who saw them do stuff.... and the police force is so little and they are always doing something more important...the open borders are the worst part, its just to easy.

[@Dionyzos]

Are you serious with that "guns for defense" thing?

[@globalko]

MIgrants walk through Denmark when going to Sweden so no wonder it's a problem, it's a problem in Sweden to

[@ankhenaten2]

*in europe the salesman would just walk around the house with you and tell you can't touch nothing and have to get the hell out in 5 minutes*

[@furiech]

That's sad dude

[@evaf3655]

🤣🤣😂

[@Misssexy128]

In Dominican Republic you'll know the realtor's life, including his/her money problems by the end of the tour

[@arthurpaiva930]

In Brazil, they will show you a small house/apartment acting like you were about the buy a palace and become a count. If you don't make the deal they will call you every 3 days.

[@rafaelaalmeida7122]

@@arthurpaiva930 lmao you are lucky whenever I'm going to visit a house for sale the realtor's usually late or just leaves the key with the neighbor lmao

[@BriaBASMRVIDEOS]

*I Love Videos Like These! Thanks For The Tour!!!* 😉

[@vanessashimoni6548]

I love all the practical, innovative designs. The Japanese seem to have a gift for aesthetically pleasing construction that still serves a great purpose. I wish we had some of these features in the States.

[@e.s.2526]

Big respect for Japanese.

[@bunnyboops8875]

His demonstrations are so entertaining. It's like he's selling a car. Lol

[@seewhaticcurious1]

I never knew I could be so impressed by a door stopper!

[@lubabe9969]

Beautiful home and so modern. The gentleman is so sweet, soft spoken and nice to look at to boot. Thanks g or the tour, great video. Peace.

[@TheGodEmperorOfMankind_]

4:55 Denmark are you ok?

[@TheGodEmperorOfMankind_]

@HaveGood Day Who's first?

[@wh7824]

and here i thought Denmark was nominated as one of the happiest country in the world, where everyone is pretty much satisfied with life.

[@wh7824]

@HaveGood Day yea, it's still hard to process why would there be burglaries when they are satisfied with life, and even the higest one in the chart.. unless it's not accurate XD

[@AngrySchoolbag]

Considering the fact that we pay ~40% of everything we earn to taxes, which then pays for our police system It's almost outrageous that we have so many home burglaries. Just a few days ago someone broke into my neighbors house. The sad reality is that the police don't care. You're lucky if they even show up to your house after you have reported a burglary.

[@henrikrasmussen5235]

The number is incorrect. In 2010 it was around 25.000 (burglaries in total - not only in privat homes ) or 455 per 100.000

[@christincavanaugh2357]

I love and miss Japan. I feel like they think of everything! I would love to live in this house! Why can't we build houses this well thought out here in the U.S?

[@dirtydogg06]

He is a very nice realtor......I would buy a house of him any day!!! Oh and a nice simple home

[@jakobfredriksson2272]

This is somewhat cute... I love his dedication when showing and explaining quite ordinary stuff :)

[@smgp2023]

For all the small but very useful designs and features of this modern japanese home the $400k price is totally worth it. A bit small in size but it makes up with all its features and height.

[@Andrew-ez6gr]

John Smith you can find way more square footage in Texas possibly 5 bedrooms 3 baths for that price then again it is japan

[@SaschaEderer]

@@Andrew-ez6gr Yeah, in half the quality built

[@AquaPegz]

@@Andrew-ez6gr this house is located in tokyo, you pay a big amount of the 400k for the land

[@jazzvalentino4871]

I have never met a realtor as passionate, concise & downright detailed in selling a house/property like this guy......ever! Great work & great video as always, Greg! 🤙🏼

[@boredblondi7234]

Despite not speaking Japanese I was listening to this gentlemen description of a house and it's content with great joy. Japan appears not only more advanced in technology, but also societally, and hearing him and noticing how much pride he has in his job I wish I could tell him how great he is at it- and wish him well deserved nice time after work.

[@pinklemonade6597]

The toilets are always so interesting I wish they did them like that everywhere

[@acninee]

You can definitely get them here. The big Japanese toilet company is Toto. They have a factory in the USA and make the toilets here. The toilets function very well in terms of flushing robustly while conserving water. You buy the seat that matches if you want the warmth, the bidet, washing/drying functions. But a standard western style seat will fit if you can't afford both at once. The American manufactured Toto I bought about 5 years ago cost just a little over $200.00 at the time, standard wax ring installation. The seat would be maybe another $450. If you check out Home Depot or Lowes you can find competing seats, or just the bidet functions in a small gadget for far less cost.

[@Rick_Sanchez_C137_]

saver menu cheeseburger at McDonalds While that dude was telling me about the toilet, I felt like John Spartan looking at the three sea shells..... I’m just gonna go swear at the computer and get some tickets to finish up, thanks....

[@octaviamay7601]

@@acninee I like the Toto, but you can't ever be in a hurry, LOL.