Living in Traditional Japanese Townhouses: Kyo-machiya

[@anne-lottedevries5484]

The older man being so proud of his lil bonsai tree made me so happy

[@youngblood1352]

Wonder what's its age

[@Nookiezilla]

@@youngblood1352 Yes

[@orbitunderground4475]

@@OpiumBride don't be racist.. be glad "these white men " are involved with other cultures... don't be yet another hater.

[@Mira-id8uo]

@@OpiumBride is it bad? Tokyo/Japan gets a lot of tourism for how different and unique it is. I think it's better someone appreciating aspect or little elements of a nation rather than hating it. He may not know the meaning but atleast he doesn't disrespect it or destroy it uniqueness. *The white man comment is very stereotypical and racist* , I'm fairly certain a handful of people that is not Japanese even other Asian would and could use the same approach and have the same mentality.

[@woozispace265]

Vivian Lee im japanese here ! Im actually happy that they like our culture and want to experience something different, all humas want to experience something different, and while the white men experienced it, they liked.

[@JazzyBabe56]

the original purpose of the "box stairs" was not to utilize space but a way of avoiding taxes - at one point in Japan's history, they levied a tax on how many stairs and floors you had so they hid the stairs by putting chests of drawers together - kind of a great dodge if you ask me....LOL

[@summerlatter3700]

Jazzy Babe that’s so interesting:)

[@drivenhome7840]

Like in Canada where you don't attach the garage or the deck so it's not taxed as another room.

[@kairon156]

That's a really cool fact. In Britain they came up with a window tax, The thinking was that more wealthy people could afford larger windows IE: expensive glass. So people started bricking or boarding up their windows to avoid the tax.

[@kairon156]

@@drivenhome7840 wow. that explains the back deck in my house.

[@tednguyen208]

What? I thought they value honor and would cough up money for the good of country.

[@aristired6252]

My family is from Kyoto and we still have our *very* old house there. It’s a lot older than most (it’s been in the family for 4 or 5 generations by now) and a lot of people have told us to demolish it as old Japanese houses are not very appreciated by Japanese people. But for me it’s a connection to the family and something that I don’t want to get rid of.

[@InfernosReaper]

If a new house was built, the taxes would be very expensive. It is better to keep the classic house instead.

[@xxmabon_massacarexx707]

You should never get rid of it- And start saving up money to maybe renovate it like they said in the video

[@animekopf]

Never listen to other people (can include me also haha)

[@analidahassenmayer6309]

keep it

[@myrakhalid9918]

It is your connection to your ancestors,keep it

[@mariobart1654]

My wife's name was also Masami. She's gone last year, my Angel.

[@beautybrainsbrawn]

I'm so sorry for your loss, Sir.

[@mariobart1654]

@@beautybrainsbrawn That's life. She was so young and....

[@nursejulie3636]

So sorry ❤️

[@mariobart1654]

@@nursejulie3636 Thank You Julie. Here in my comment is a short story that she died. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rmfQioGkibChh68

[@vjv9469]

God Bless her Soul with peace 🙏🙏🙏

[@JustMe-uc1lt]

Without nails? Incredible. The Japanese are such extraordinary artisans.

[@tootsownhorn5874]

It works quite well! They opt for wooden pegs. ("Nails" made of wood; ca. 1-2 cm thick and 4-8cm long) Very old houses in germany are also built using this technique.

[@nas2817]

In my country we have an old wooden palace also built without nails. Surprisingly still standing despite being almost 100 yrs old. www.lonelyplanet.com/malaysia/kuala-kangsar/attractions/istana-kenangan/a/poi-sig/1213924/1317181

[@stuffanthings]

Look for Green Oak Timber Framing. My best friend does it I used to make pegs which is how they are fixed in place. It's a dying trade but it's how it was done in England too.

[@_coma]

@@tootsownhorn5874 I thought they were built by creating "locking" mechanisms through doweling and joinery like Chinese architecture? Although I'm not sure

[@tootsownhorn5874]

@@_coma this is also true. Although bot everywhere in japan and only later

[@TheSnufking]

The renovated kyo-machiya are so good. You get the old aesthetics, and modern benefits like kitchen, bathroom and heating/insulation.

[@ShaferHart]

Yep. I could see myself living in a renovated one. If I wasn't broke of course.

[@0dyss3us51]

Sounds beeeautiful and lovely!

[@theneurochemist5267]

Absolutely agree Snufking. Must be incredible to own one

[@rq9gq]

not getting enough natural light would be a problem

[@PETBOY]

The straight door roof and window style is from the Chinese Tang Dynasty And Korean Baekjae. It may seem cozy because it's a wooden house, but it's a great place to live with huge molds and bugs. and be vulnerable to fire. The same is true for the houses of common people in Southeast Asia and China countryside. As you may know, most of the fungus blooms on the white doors of Japan. It turns yellow quickly. It is very difficult to manage unless it is replaced. Most Japanese are reluctant to live. Most of those areas are tourist destinations. So Many japanese want to live in Tokyo.

[@beeeff6868]

I love, love the traditional Japanese minimalist aesthetic. Its simplicity yet functional design is very appealing and environmental-friendly.

[@robward1798]

Absolutely agree, but i don't think i can live there, it is to claustrophobic for me

[@Valkonnen]

As a designer, I find the designs of Japanese Clothing, Architecture and Art not pleasing to my eye. I prefer the decorative arts of Europe.

[@は私です彼の名前]

Valkonnen just curious, where did you grow up?

[@Valkonnen]

@@は私です彼の名前 Manhattan...Why?

[@smileydog9476]

YEAH ME TOO

[@heyviolet9434]

I love the mistakes like, fluffed lines and children riding bikes into the cameraman. Please keep the human aspect to the videos. It's perfect.

[@Adelicows]

6:47 lol

[@weixianng]

The disappointment in that man's eyes and voice when he had to show his daughter's messy room 😂

[@fredrikmudas]

Sorry it might not too clean When he opened the sliding door. "Yep"

[@ElisabeteDeMoraes]

I totally undertand him … my daughter is just like his. 😂

[@giorgieleven6804]

Hahahahahaha 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@mapatterson173]

✨💖✨A foreign country, a foreign home, a foreign and enriching culture... and kids everywhere still drive their parents crazy.✨💖✨

[@smeagol1210]

Margaret Patterson the struggle is real

[@andrew_hmar]

The canadian guy literally introduced himself with "sorry" lol😂

[@Rishabh_Sachdev]

I came to the comments section to say this too 😂

[@Leeon_King]

LMAO!!!

[@katherandefy]

Lol

[@wengyap268]

What was that aboot?

[@mrandmrswilsoncanada]

@@wengyap268 Canadians are known for apologizing for everything, it is said they even apologize for apologizing... hope I had helped if that's what you were asking for.

[@orro7625]

This is probably one of the best ads I've ever seen. I don't even live in Japan and I'm browsing the properties on Hachise. Good work.

[@theneurochemist5267]

true true

[@ganymede242]

Yep, they got their money's worth from sponsoring the video.

[@joedimagio127]

Yes, that's what they are good at, marketing. So, don't be fooled by it. For example, why would you pay so much for fatty beef that is not healthy for you. Sugar coating everything... with their history, and life.... Even now, not telling the truth about radiation, coronavirus... Abe is leading the country... so what do you expect.

[@qllams]

On one hand, I agree. On the other, I wish it was more clearly stated: it took me some time to find the warning :(

[@ketal6055]

Joe Dimagio Right! Marketing is the same just about anywhere. You need to be astute and study or know the product and services being advertised or sold to you. And the same could be said for Trump, Putin, the Chinese government and many other world leaders as far as not telling the truth.

[@wm9782]

I married my wife who is from Japan and I was so nervous about how my life would be if I move to Japan. I have binged so much of your youtubes. I now have no fears to move there, I now need to move to Japan. I want my family to grow in such a beautiful culture and country. Thank you for making such beautiful work. That educates and promotes the beautiful Japanese culture.

[@checkoutmyyoutubepage]

Do it!

[@cristobal.ashton]

City life is harder than the country which is so beautiful

[@thepepchannel7940]

01:33 Bryn starts with the most Canadian thing ever to say: "sorry"

[@foxceles]

The words of my people lol

[@m_i_g_5108]

Sorry, but it's so funny because it doesn't make sense! Who in the world starts a sentence by apologizing. It makes no sense 😂

[@dorianphilotheates3769]

The Pep Channel - Sorry, but what’s your point, eh? Sorry... 🍁 🇨🇦 🍁

[@thepepchannel7940]

Dorian Philotheates Sorry eh, I was just messing aboot eh, sorry

[@dorianphilotheates3769]

The Pep Channel - Take off, eh? We don’t say aboot - it’s the Yanks that say a- bow-out; we say it correctly: about. Sorry, eh? No need to be sorry for a bit of messing aboot.

[@akari1605]

Bryn starting his introduction with a “sorry”. A true canadian 😂

[@microbios8586]

What was he apologizing for? 😂

[@D0MiN0ChAn]

@@microbios8586 I think nobody knows really, it's just a Canadian thing 😂

[@MsCherryPop3]

There are not many 'true' Canadians left. :(

[@rivvvers]

Sorry but that’s an English thing

[@rsvos3641]

@@MsCherryPop3 yeah cause the colonizers commited genocide of the natives so you’re right, not many true canadians are left😕

[@joanofarc33]

Its interesting that its foreigners falling in love with & renovating these traditional homes.

[@PaithanXOX]

Yes I noticed that too; all were foreigners. Or were married with foreigners. I understand it, I would live in one too!

[@javierpacheco8234]

Yeah that got me wondering, why locals don't want to live in these houses.

[@ganeshreddy2623]

@@javierpacheco8234 , I heard Japanese don't like old things.

[@javierpacheco8234]

@@ganeshreddy2623 probably the new generation but the old like traditional homes.

[@leonagahan9539]

@@ganeshreddy2623 Who'd you hear that from? I spent 2 weeks over there almost exclusively being taken from Old Thing to Old Thing in Old Place to Older Place

[@strasbourgeois1]

These multinational families living in beautiful homes just makes me smile. 😊

[@someavailablehandlename]

The Older couple looked so content and proud of their house and what they have accomplished, almost teared me up a bit in awe. I wish to be like them one day..

[@jaadul8695]

For me though, the most breathtaking part about kyo-machiya is the garden. I would have sit there for a long time especially when it's raining . Where you can see the rain falling beautifully on the bonsai. Just imagine it makes me so happy🤩😆

[@julieabot4154]

Its cold

[@AbsentWithoutLeaving]

And in the center of a busy urban environment! Imagine coming home and entering that private haven...or should I say "heaven!"

[@DanielYe-jg7uh]

yes, i would do that too

[@Cthight]

16:26 look how clean this is. Everywhere i went japan was so clean. You see it with total diffrent eyes when you come from europe.

[@pepefetora7630]

I'd say that it depends on the part of Europe as Italy or Greece is Les clean than Denmark or Norway.

[@1946pepper]

I lived in a Japanese House built in the late 40's OMG we were always cold with only a small pot belly stove for heat ..don't get the tatami wet as it smells like a wheat field on a farm when wet

[@majorkade]

lol

[@rachelcosta2099]

Not a good experience, sorry to know...

[@goodnightmyprince6734]

RIP

[@kingjoong5625]

tough

[@bridgetownforge4255]

Lived in a machiya in Kyoto for 5 years, some time ago. It was a great house, and I still miss it.

[@highfleet]

Not to blow things out of proportions, but the man has a family crest.

[@shashanksetty8110]

Sasukeeeeeeeeeeee

[@Psychol-Snooper]

Most western families have crests associated with their names.

[@arthurpenndragon6434]

They do?? @@Psychol-Snooper

[@Psychol-Snooper]

@@arthurpenndragon6434 If you type a family name followed by "family crest" or "coat of arms" you will find some crests associated with those families.

[@highfleet]

@@Psychol-Snooper Maybe for some old families that can trace their genealogy. Most western families don't have a crest or coat of arms. Or maybe you are refering to a certain country.

[@addiomondo4493]

Once this pandemic is over I am heading and visiting Japan. I am in my 40s I have kept postponing it because of the distance, even though I have always felt attracted by this country. Now I am done. Once the vaccine is available and we all are safe, I’ll visit Japan. I am too interested in their history and culture! See you soon, Japan (fingers crossed) Greetings from Milan

[@cestmoi5702]

I’ll go with you! I’m your neighbor in France!

[@simik4981]

I’ll send my son with you two :) He’s American but has a Japanese soul.

[@lunalea1250]

Gooooo as soon as possible and best wishes!🥳✈⏳

[@googiegress]

Kyoto is beautiful, and very walkable. I hope you have a great time :)

[@majac493]

1 year ago. Did you do it? Did you visit japan? ❤😁

[@horseenthusiast9903]

I didn't know you could stay in some guest houses for a month at a time! One of my goals is to travel to Japan and spend around three months there at least (one month in Kyoto, two or more months touring the rest of the country), and I've always wanted to stay in a very traditional house there. I'm so glad it's feasible!!

[@Stierenkloot]

You can say indefinitely anywhere

[@jasygirl]

I recommend this channel to my geography teacher when we were doing Japan.

[@Sunnyso24]

Why don’t they build new ones to look traditional in every way possible but still meet current building standards? That way they can still preserve the architectural culture. I know it’s not the same but it’s much better than a soulless modern build (in my opinion).

[@shirinkriklava8447]

lol my mom is doing that in europe

[@totalmadnesman]

Probably cost.

[@shanellaj]

That's awesome

[@AbsentWithoutLeaving]

He did explain a bit, that the younger Japanese people want their country to be modern, and they want to live with all the modern conveniences and looks and not as throwbacks to the past. Like all of us, they won't know what they've got 'til it's gone.

[@KantoCafe715]

They do

[@jellypopcorn]

I visited Japan for the first time two years ago. I loved how rich the culture was everywhere you go. It worries me the trade of these kinds of things are being slowly forgotten as the cookie cutter homes come in.

[@AbsentWithoutLeaving]

It's the same everywhere - young generations look forward, not back. Align yourself with preservation groups, wherever you live, and fight to retain some of the unique flavor of the places you live in. We're letting development turn us all into vast cookie cutter metropolises that are indistinguishable no matter where you are. I've traveled a lot in my job, and more and more often, I find you can check in to your hotel, drop your stuff and head out for a walk, and, unless the population is visibly different, you can't even tell what part of the world you are in, much less what city.

[@kennethyeo4165]

so nice to live in a place with such a rich history and culture, a dream home for me, perhaps in my next life

[@loudmarble8751]

These houses are so beautiful, I especially love the one owned by that french gentleman and his wife

[@rachelcosta2099]

Me too.

[@marcuspvxea]

These traditional homes also brings alot of peace and stress realse to you, it also looks extremely comfy and neutral colors that would help with the first. So in a sense its more of just a home and I'd def be interested in one myself since i'm in love with these traditional houses from a start

[@AbsentWithoutLeaving]

It's the warmth of the natural materials that appeals to me - the woods, the fabrics, the way light is filtered, the incorporation of a tiny bit of nature (the small personal garden) into the design. The only issue that would give me pause would be the soundproofing - I don't want to live in a place where the older building materials/techniques are unable to filter out the modern level of sound we inflict upon ourselves and each other.

[@kacperwoch4368]

Most new Japanese houses look way more modern and bland than the new European ones. They need to improve Japanese design, not adopt the western one instead.

[@goodnightmyprince6734]

I know, a coffin looks more extravagant than the modern Japanese homes.

[@opwave79]

It’s the same here in San Francisco. The Victorian homes are being eclipsed by boring gray condos with about as much character as the inside of a cereal box.

[@clobberelladoesntreadcomme9920]

@@opwave79 I've noticed there's a real hunger for beauty and craftsmanship amongst middle and working class people but those kinds of homes are so out of reach. At least here in NYC.

[@opwave79]

@@clobberelladoesntreadcomme9920 rents have stabilized here. But sadly most of the Victorians have been internally remodeled and modernized. They only look Victorian on the outside.

[@wallacesousuke1433]

@@opwave79 nice, Victorian architecture sux

[@shanellaj]

These are so beautiful. And I hope that more people will be able to help preserve these areas

[@arasharfa]

Kyoto is the most beautiful place i've ever been to.I often pinch myself because it felt like a dream being there. It actually was the first time I had been excited about life in years. I have a new understanding for material and space now.

[@IncredibleMD]

Something I really like about kyo-machiya is that it doesn't feel like turning them into a business or cafe isn't really a shame, like it can be for old houses in the west or even non-machiya traditional homes in Japan, because they were always intended for that purpose.

[@farisasmith7109]

Love the natural light and the warmth. The garden in the middle give it that outside on the inside feeling. Very peaceful and uncluttered.

[@FirefoxisredExplorerisblueGoog]

1:33 That's the most Canadian introduction I've ever heard.

[@marycandullo526]

I LOVE YOUR NAME: so apropos!

[@namsayn3179]

Sorrrrry bud but your absolutely correct...sorry

[@divergence_tiffanyramos4337]

I'm enamored with the kyomachia homes featured in this video. 🏯 They're becoming precious, and rare jewels within the city. I'm pleased to know that people are trying to preserve the history of these homes. It would be a dream come true to own one. They're absolutely stunning! Thank you for sharing such a beautifully done video.🌱

[@kumarmanish9046]

1:14 that street looks like heaven. It is so painful to watch how BEAUTIFUL JAPAN is! OMG

[@bradfocl]

The use of space, materials and light is soo cool with any type of old building. I love how these are traditional buildings but because Kyoto has always been a dense city that they had to find solutions to problems we still have today.

[@argo12]

I'm just so glad there's so much Japanese history and culture content on KZbin. It's been nearly five years since my first visit and it left a lifetime impression. We spent one day with a lovely tour guide in Nara, saw some great sites in Kyoto and Osaka, and basically took the trains to crowded places in Tokyo. I would love to go again for a few months and soak it all in. First trip was 10 days, just not enough time!

[@axomiyabonggal4075]

I love your videos ♥️ they give such a beautiful insight about Japan and it's culture from a non-japanese perspective.

[@ubuntuber1619]

मुझे भी dey.

[@trevorrandom]

An excellent video once again lovin your work ☺ ♥ 🇯🇵

[@Amir-jn5mo]

Must be nice to live in a country were you can be so picky about the choice of housing you get to live in. Here in Canada, I would be grateful for life if I could even afford a tiny 2 bedroom condo or townhouse yet alone a special type of house.

[@user-ew5mu9ny2t]

I love Kyoto! Clean and tidy streets, ancient buildings still remaining and a large number of ancient temples. In the winter of 2018, I lived in Kyoto for three days. I hope I can go to Kyoto again after the epidemic, and I want to live for three months or more

[@jama211]

I miss it so much 😭

[@jeromeclemente3672]

coming from a tropical country, That heater in 5:59 is my MVP when I wen to Japan during early Spring.

[@Big-Wonka]

When I was just in Japan 2 weeks ago I stayed in one of these houses while in Kyoto. My friends and I stayed in Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and Hiroshima and this style in Kyoto was by far all of our favorite house. We still aren't sure if it was two houses before because it was skinny but kind of long with two separate full bathrooms, washers, and kitchens. The rooms almost mirrored each other lengthwise and were separated by a peaceful garden in the middle. But a hallway connected the two halves. Either way, this style house was awesome and if I ever move to Japan like I want to then I'll definitely look for this style house in Kyoto Edit: 3:55 he answered my question lol

[@niravjhaveri]

I’m an architect and loved the way you showed the houses. Thank you!

[@Redwater_media]

There's something so comforting about traditional Japanese architecture.

[@Syn]

I want to move to Japan even more now. I'm making my Animal Crossing island based off Japan and the gardens inside of the homes was a good source of inspiration, thank you!

[@YummyYue]

damn good to see you again i used to watch you back in the days for the pixel gun mods lol

[@verlax8956]

nice

[@houdachhadie4336]

Did you move to Japan?

[@contactsan12]

Yes first what the movie the house the Kid ghost

[@lsophial]

Go and never come back.

[@marywall5262]

My Japanese mother survived the Atomic bombs at age 9. Her family’s home in Tokyo was this traditional style. These homes are in her family’s pictures, and they are absolutely a gem.

[@deannakinsman6790]

I love the simplistic peaceful calming designs...and the gardens are fantastic. The culture calls to me!!

[@jennyB07]

4:06 gorgeous instrument, I replayed that like 100 times

[@tmdavidson1478]

I have such admiration for traditional Japanese craftsmanship. I hope more of these homes can be preserved.

[@spmamabear]

I grew up in Finland and studied structural engineering and architecture, and there's a shared love between the two cultures for simple, natural materials, and a certain curated minimalism that makes the people living in the space the focal point, rather than the busy space they live in. The shape of the machiya dictating how the house is laid out is part of its charm. The confines of the available lot and the need to arrange rooms in relation to direct street access led to a house style that's unique to old urban Japan.

[@cyberponiez]

This video is so professionally made and is absolutely beautiful and informative. Thanks for another great watch

[@beautywinsfails8867]

Thank you for this! I love Kyoto and traditional Japanese homes. I have only been to Japan twice, but I had a strong desire to stay long-term each time. There is something beautiful and magical about Japan…I just cannot explain it.

[@TraditionalJapaneseHouse]

you are right about that

[@neilcuevas5787]

I really love and fascinated by the culture of the Japanese. Hoping to go there very soon and visit some Kyo-machiya ❤️

[@T_1.5]

Old houses are way more fun to live in, you feel more connected to it than a new house. I grew up in the same house my mother did, which my grandfather built. Having three generations of memories in one home is something I’ve always thought of as very special

[@stevendave8804]

I live in Yokkaichi but I’m living in a modernized Japanese home. But my neighbors are in a machiya house. I’m very amazed how these houses look in real life. They have really a traditional feel when you see one. My aunt in Shizouka live in a machiya they have one of the largest machiya in their place. I love Japanese culture but I am a proud Filipino. 😊

[@lilianalimon301]

Hi Cecilia that's really cool that Mexican women was amazingly happy to live in japan I'm from Jalisco Mexico

[@waterandsand4845]

Liliana Limon my dad is from Jalisco!!!

[@mahribeneda6462]

Liliana Limon .Mexican women is happy to live anywhere But Mexican . Not that MEXICO is not beautiful .But Mexican cartel they creat hell from paradise and corrupt police .

[@israelruelas5756]

Mahri Beneda yes, but it’s not all of Mexico. Mexico is so beautiful, but some areas are so damn corrupt and it ruins everything. My father is from Durango and we have family in Monterrey.

[@tm502010]

The aesthetics of these homes is amazing. Love the wood, and the organic look of everything. The exposed beams are lovely!

[@sylvialehman]

I am in love.Promise to myself, I will live in a Machiya (I already live in Japan) . All the families are so cool and Cecilia is enchanting and brave. All of them are my inspiration.

[@JesusHernandez-lv4rx]

Cool! What do you do to support yourself as a foreigner there? I’d love to live in Japan someday. You’re living the dream ;)

[@Dyues]

It resonated with me when he said that his house had soul to it. The culture was properly conveyed through the art of woodwork.

[@MilkBreadASMR]

These have been my dream homes since I ever learned about Japan in the early 2000s and no one understands why. Even I can't explain why. These types of houses are just.... perfect.

[@WinstonWilliamsofficial]

These houses look amazing, the design is impeccable, cozy, and calming.

[@ButacuPpucatuB]

Stellar work!!! Maybe we can come back and see how the renovation has progressed? Or are it when it’s completed?

[@foxceles]

I need an episode of restoration home for this

[@s.mohsenmousavi2541]

This video took me back to many Japanese shows and movies and anime I've seen in my childhood! lovely people, lovely houses, lovely culture, lovely sceneries... LOVE FROM IRAN! :)

[@AbsentWithoutLeaving]

I think that Japan can thank the popularity of its anime culture around the world for this love of Japanese esthetics and design outside of Japan. The generations of non-Japanese children that grew up outside Japan but immersed in anime are grown up now, and they (we!) carry on the appreciation of the culture that produced it.

[@highnoon9333]

Traditional Japanese carpentry (with no nails) is so incredibly impressive. I can watch so many videos on youtube of traditional Japanese carpentry/joinery. Very calming.

[@deligarga6195]

i went to Osaka, Japan for 2 weeks and stayed in a traditional house and it was so beautiful! i was hosted by a lovely japanese woman, and i slept on the mats as well! She cooked all my meals for me and she told me a lot of the history of the house too!

[@brianmiller4207]

Oh, I think I'm coming close to the end of my life, I always dreamed of going to Japan. Thank you for your videos, they make me happy.

[@puddleglummarshwiggle4236]

I hope you have assurance of where you're going when that time comes. The Bible is free to listen to here on yt and the creator has a plan for why he made each one of us! Much love to you and your loved ones.

[@llamallamadingdong9900]

Outstanding content, Greg. And glad that your sponsorship made the development of this video, even better for you. Will definitely look at a stay the next time we go to Kyoto. 😊😊👍🏻❤️🇯🇵🇨🇦

[@drew8235]

I have never slept as well as I did when I was in Japan sleeping on a tatami mat and futon. Got rid of my mattress when I got home and ordered a setup. Also pretty sure I was on one of these streets lol.

[@chipmunkkk3]

When I was in Kyoto with my husband we stayed in a Kyo-machiya. We knew we really wanted to experience staying in one when we were in that city. We really enjoyed staying in a place so traditionally Japanese. It was nice after staying in tiny airbnbs in Tokyo and Osaka.

[@hollygrosshans3529]

Everyone should have a tsuboniwa (indoor garden). Makes you feel calm - simplicity is beautiful.

[@Zimonov]

Well since the video wished that we share what the area we live in across the world looks like i'd be happy to oblige! I actually live in a fairly traditional Swedish apartment nowadays in an area called Hushagen that was built to house workers for the local steel mill SSAB in Borlänge, Dalarna prefecture. After the 1910's it was made into apartments for regular citizens of the town that had sprung up around the mill. The architecture is traditionally swedish with wood houses, painted in coppersulfate red dye from the local mines with white cornerplanks and windows. The windows are two piece, dual windows with midsections and the roofs are covered with orange ceramic tiles. Each house consists of between two to twelve apartments surrounded by trees and a lot of outhouses that were probably used both for toolsheds, carriages, woodstorage and lavoratories. The apartment houses are a bit away from eachother with green lawns and gravel roads inbetween. The residents of the apartments have full control and responsibility for the gardens outside as well so that's a great plus.

[@appleblossom5019]

Lovely video. 😊 It’s very sad to hear these houses are declining. 😭 May the people of Japan preserve them.

[@mariodezert]

I’m from Brazil and will be there for 22 days visiting. I arrive in May, 1st! Thanks for all your travel tips! It really helped me a lot planning the whole thing.

[@fatabelly]

Mário D. You lucky lucky man! I’m so jealous right now.

[@wallacesousuke1433]

To com inveja agora kkk meu sonho visitar e até morar lá, ou na Coréia. . Boa sorte em sua viagem ;)

[@silviastanziola659]

Aproveite bem a viagem! O Japão é lindo, muito receptivo aos turistas e a comida é ótima!

[@mariodezert]

Obrigado queridos!! Estou planejando por 8 MESES e aprendendo tudo que posso por meio da internet e youtube. Das passagens ao Visto de Turismo. Muito feliz!!! Feliiiiiizz!!

[@afnaazeez4113]

i just love the cluttery looking japanese streets. They're so welcoming ,comfortable and simply enjoyable for a short walk or cycling

[@GD-pm8yc]

Japanese are very smart and clever people. They're hard workers and love their country. This is the reason why Japan always is on the top. I have huge respect for this wonderful nation. Greetings from an albanian from Republic of North Macedonia. Best Regards Bye

[@timhieuvisanewzealand]

If it is possible, could you please make a video about the life of a student in Japan?

[@Sunnyso24]

What I’d give to live in a traditional town home like that! It’s absolutely stunning!

[@kwengilangos1120]

Thank you for doing this! My dream house is just like this!

[@bigbussyprincess1800]

Me too, I'm a big otaku person, and I really want to go to japan!

[@jasonatkins6111]

Then your dreams are too small and dark.

[@kwengilangos1120]

@@jasonatkins6111 ha? I'm an architect. I did mean that my dream house would look exactly in the video. The design character of the house simply amazes me

[@jasonatkins6111]

@@kwengilangos1120 Im a rocket doctor by the way

[@nee6210]

@@kwengilangos1120 hi do you have boyfriend ?

[@seraphinaeyukine]

Kyo-machiya is the first thing that comes to mind when I think of Japan. (My boyfriend thinks of cars and Initial D Lol) I didn’t know these house were made without nails and whatnot and that they had to be made before the 1950’s too. This is what I like about your videos the most, they show the Japanese way of life on a different view that other bloggers that live in Japan. Not to say that those other people make bad blogs, that’s not the case. You explain everything well, the editing is perfect, and the people you interview look genuinely excited to share. I love showing your videos to my boyfriend so we know what we can expect when we do eventually go to Japan. I just really want to thank you, Greg for all this wonderful work you do.

[@RaphaelCh]

Can't say I blame your boyfriend. Lmao

[@pathetic.2108]

your boyfriend has a great taste

[@safetyfirst5917]

Lol I’m with your boyfriend. Cars and drifting ftw

[@saltymonke3682]

Good boyfriend Bunta approved

[@humza5842]

DEJA VU

[@Entasis5555]

Mexica girl knows her stuff, gj from France.

[@Fractus]

I do get a sense that the earthquake resistance is going to be affected by a survivorship bias. The ones that haven't been destroyed are the ones that have something about them that prevented damage. The renovated spaces look really well done.

[@Waruto]

Make money in US, retire in Japan. Got it!

[@yogapratama9584]

those guys are canadian and german Schütze

[@jumpmomongaable]

You can, but you need to save a lot of money. Japan is as expensive as USA unlike other Asian counties... most Japanese save up minimum $500,000 with house that already paid off before they retire, beside government retirement fund... and retirement fund is only for people who paid for it for long time while working... my parents has apartment complex building to rent out beside their saving and of cause they has a house fully paid off (of course apartment complex is fully paid off) and government/cooperate retirement fund.... that give them fairly normal life and not rich life.

[@montrealrappersarealltrash4288]

Japan is not Thailand bro so it will be similar to USA.

[@liv_laser]

and the American education system strikes again

[@eddenoy321]

@@jumpmomongaable Sounds like your family is well above the 'normal' Japanese life.

[@tomtucjr]

Dear God those renovations are gorgeous

[@allgoo1964]

tomtucjr says: "Dear God those renovations are gorgeous" == I'd prefer no renovation. I would go to end of the world to find a traditional craftsman to repair it in the original way as possible as it can be.

[@menmentantan5591]

@@allgoo1964 As we have a plenty of Old Wooden Buildings, it is not difficult to find a Skillful Carpenter in Japan. So no need to worry about maintenance and reform and Renovations. (They would provide you some skill with reasonable cost) But Before purchase Kyoto House, I shall strongly recommend you to 'Rent' and experience Mid. Summer and Winter. When I was a college student I spent first 2 years with Room Share in Machiya House. and were really annoyed with in convenience and Hot Summer and COLD winter. Then escaped to normal condo and stayed the remaining 2 years.

[@allgoo1964]

@@menmentantan5591 says: "and were really annoyed with in convenience and Hot Summer and COLD winter." == I was born in Japan and grew up in Japan till 25 yr old. 4 out of those 25 years in non-traditional Japanese house(college dormitory, concrete building) No problem. We even had more problems you probably didn't have in country side. Mosquitoes. Our backyard was directly facing bamboo forest and behind the forest was a wetland and a river made it perfect for mosquitoes to grow. Kaya(mosquioto net) was a necessity of life. And Kincho katori-senko(Mosquito swirl) www.google.com/search?q=Japanese+mosquito+net+Kaya&client=firefox-b-1-d&sxsrf=ACYBGNRsOrhpTfAptlBDBDP2YQIht4oPyw:1569298194538&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiDhbqry-jkAhUDPK0KHRQ0DvgQ_AUIESgB&biw=1276&bih=948 encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTvYfH2fFGxUZPblbE44GeXiFJkdeLUe3tccalrw1NCZnPvRyGL Annoying? No. It was just part of our life.

[@menmentantan5591]

@@allgoo1964 OK , You are suppose to be a type of person who could enjoy some (In convenience) as a (Cultural feature). Please help old house in Kyoto to survive and enjoy.

[@allgoo1964]

@@menmentantan5591 says: "Please help old house in Kyoto to survive and enjoy." == I have no interest. Which part of Japan do you live, by the way?

[@ChucklePottery]

I'm impressed when I heard the owner had a family Crest

[@goodnightmyprince6734]

Anyone can have or make a family crest. I have one to but don't use it cuz my white ancestors were slave owners.

[@AyubuKK]

Goodnightmyprince * Don’t want people thinking you’re a closeted Klansman or something. 😂

[@woofy60]

these houses are so amazingly beautiful and authentic i hope japan will maintain these type fo historical houses not only is it awesome but also very breathable.. the feeling of airy is definitely achieved here...wood is also very safe for earthquake stricken areas where japan has almost experienced it anytime of the day..

[@lazvegaz]

The Kyo-machiya concept and implementation is so mind-opening to me. I've been to Kyoto before and until now I still believe that it's the most beautiful city in Japan. I hope there will be more Kyo-machiya units that can be saved so when I go there again one day the city will look even more beautiful than before.

[@xuan1632]

they're all so beautiful!

[@scottyg9167]

Omg. This was so amazing! These machiya resonate with my soul. Thanks for the info on how to experience the wonder of them.

[@eduahpeteschwenk8453]

Traditional houses where I'm from are made out of redwood planks and also made with no nails ! I would like to make one of these homes for myself.

[@R2D2trashcan]

Please dont loose these amazing houses to time and development. Japan is such an amazing place!

[@asprout7190]

A renovated kyo-machia is exactly what I want from a house. Or at least, a local equivalent. Something old renovated to include modern fixtures. Aesthetic, history, and comfort all in one.

[@douma_700]

hello i have waited for a very long time to watch your video u have told everything in Japanese thank you I like to learn the tradition of your country

[@MsStack42]

Beautiful places to live ! They remind me a bit of ancient Roman city houses, with the shop fronts and the open courtyard gardens.

[@1000-8-]

Cecilia: Creo que es una excelente idea el renovar para aceptar turistas, tipo airbnb, a mi me encantaría poder quedarme alguna vez en un lugar así. Saludos.

[@SuperUlzzang77]

The grudge memories are just flooding back

[@KyotoMachiyascom]

Glad to see a video online focusing on these timeless beauties of Kyoto. Thank you for putting it together.