Monthly salary 300K yen! Tokyo Office worker-Room and Money in JAPAN

🎥In this video,
We are going to take you to the room of a Japanese salary man, working in Tokyo.
He is a 37- year-old designer, making goods of Idol and anime in a company.
He used to work as a freelance illustrator but recently started working as an office worker.
His company allows side jobs. So he uses his free time to earn extra by doing things he likes.
He is more than happy mentally and financially now.
He shared about the balance of his life and actual income with us.
Loving all subcultures, his room is full of uniqueness and fun.
We went out together on his lunch and after work.
And...some secrets were reveled.
Lifestyle of REAL Japanese.
Compare and see how you could relate!
Let's start!
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[@ken_honda]

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[@ChriSavage]

It's one of the weirdest interviews I've seen. He never gets upset, in fact he candidly admits that he spends all the money he earns. He also seems to not care about tattoos or his extroverted nature, it gives him a sense of independence. It's really atypical for a Japanese person, really funny. Nice work Ken, as always!

[@ken_honda]

Thank you for watching closely!

[@dameanvil]

00:09 🏡 The rent for his apartment is 86,000 yen / $575.00 per month. 01:11 💼 He works as an illustrator and designer for a company, mainly creating banners and merchandise for artists. 06:42 🕙 His typical workday starts at 10 AM, involves design work, external communications, and a break for lunch around noon. He finishes work around 7 PM. 07:18 💰 His monthly salary is around 300,000 yen, and he's satisfied with the benefits provided by his company. 09:33 💇‍♂️ He's had some minor cosmetic procedures, like thread insertion for a more defined face, and Botox for jaw muscle reduction. 10:14 💔 He hasn't had a girlfriend for about three and a half years, finding relationships too bothersome. 12:14 💉 He has several tattoos, including a large one on his back and a notable one inspired by an anime scene. His favorite is a self-portrait of a girl by artist Miyamoto Kan. 13:00 🎨 He recommends tattoos that have personal meaning, showcasing his own tattoos as examples.

[@ken_honda]

Thanks for wrapping up!! Great index with contents!

[@seantorres2501]

I love the refreshing honesty of these videos. I wonder how you find these people to interview? It's amazing that they are willing to open up their homes and personal life to you. You should introduce Chintaku to Mizuki since they both love Juice-Juice!

[@ken_honda]

Yes, they are both into Juice=Juice!! How come we never came out with that! haha

[@bluesevern]

plastic surgery or not, he does look incredibly young! also, it´s nice to see that not everyone in Japan is just depressed by stressful work culture. he seems to be enjoying his life as he should!

[@ken_honda]

Thank you! Changed your name??

[@bluesevern]

@@ken_honda youtube might be playing some tricks! but I´ve been with you for some time! thank you for noticing that! :)

[@Hulalulatallulahoop2]

37 years old, wow! I was thinking maybe 25! He's very good looking. He's earning a good salary as 300,000 yen into GBP is £1,654 a month....wow! Thanks as always, Ken and Erica :))

[@ken_honda]

Thank you as always! It's always nice to see your point of view from England!

[@DiamondFlame45]

Good for him! He definitely doesn’t live by the same Japanese work standards most do! He is a free spirit! It’s also cool that his dad is an Orthopedic Surgeon.

[@ken_honda]

True True True!

[@batacuzzy]

37? nothing wrong with 37, but the man looks like he’s in his 20s still lol crazy

[@ken_honda]

Crazy but that's a great thing!

[@JuoPolly]

“That’s not saving, that’s leftover”, I feel attacked 😂

[@Woefuleternal]

thanks for always providing awesome content, keep it up!

[@YTartschool]

Love your videos, always looking forward to the next!

[@ken_honda]

Thank you!! love seeing people coming back!

[@PacifistBetaFish]

Cant wait to see what the next Ken Honda video has in store for us.. gotta be good!

[@jenbyers3840]

It's always a great day when there’s an upload from Ken!

[@ken_honda]

Thank you as always!!!

[@Beaut_Beau]

This was awesome, i love his art style shown at 7:08 so freaking cool!

[@nisha8500]

What a awesome video ... Keep creating ... Love your channel .. Please bring videos frequently . I always wait for them

[@ken_honda]

Thank you! We are trying!!

[@HayleyHolmesX]

He looks super cool with all the tattoos and blue hair, his clothing style is awesome, too! I immediately had to think about the Mangas NANA and Paradise Kiss. He would perfectly fit into it. 😊👌

[@ken_honda]

Ai Yazawa! My(Erica) favorite!!

[@gioh1293]

I luv these vids!!!

[@mokisan]

Mate I kove the honesty he has. Thanks for that! 😊😊

[@ken_honda]

And we do too!!

[@Siyamthanda123]

Another banger of an upload!!!

[@ken_honda]

Thank YOOOOU!!

[@daylecb]

I watch all your videos and love them, I never really comment because I never have anything cool to add haha, but I wanted to say that I always look forward to a new video from you and your wife!

[@ken_honda]

Your comment means alot to us! Thanks for taking your time watching and commenting!

[@missVmilne]

Fascinating insights, such a priviledge to hear about someone's lifestyle - thank you so much for sharing. I really love this series. Hello from London... : - )

[@ken_honda]

Hello again!! From Tokyo!!

[@scruffymind]

loved the video

[@ken_honda]

Thank you for watching!

[@PacifistBetaFish]

Ken "the God" Honda makes yet another absolute BANGER 🔥🔥🔥 of a video Keep it up Ken!

[@ken_honda]

Thank YOOOUUUU!!!

[@TatianaHeiss]

I guess you can't share his IG or fashion brand website... would love to see his work! Thank you so much for your videos, it is such an amazing thing to be able to perceive a glims of real life of Tokyo's inhabitants... Great inspiring work ! Support from London & Paris

[@SpencerGatten]

quite an interesting lifestyle, seems like he spends a lot on his hobbies! but he enjoys it as well.

[@gggg-ml7mm]

love your videos

[@ken_honda]

Thank you for the comment!!!

[@_htpss_.eraj_]

Hi i love your all videos could you make a video on Japanese makeup artist day in life ❤❤

[@ken_honda]

That's another nice idea! Thanks!

[@puhoyzzee4364]

highly entertaining video.. very interesting from a US perspective

[@franco3584]

Awesome Video , Ken and Erica . I'm a freelance Artist in the U.S. and found this really interesting to see How A freelance Artist lives and works in Japan. Very Similar . Thank You Both.

[@ken_honda]

Another artist there!! It must be interesting to see someone doing something similar far away in Japan! Do you also have blue hair??

[@franco3584]

@@ken_honda No Hair 🤣

[@Asheffc]

He's 37 years old but he looks like a 20 year American, that's funny and sad, the different lifestyle and good health of Japanese ppl is awesome, btw great and cool video as always :)

[@jakun5753]

Why sad? You’re sad 😂

[@ken_honda]

Thank you!

[@Martin-iw1ll]

I think he can pass for a mid to late twenties when he doesn't smile, but when he smile, you can see his age

[@yse2010]

It's a great living for Japanese who still have balance life, a nice rent space and have hobbies of their own. Many still tied by exhaustion of work life, overtime work or toxic company.

[@master25]

Great video

[@ken_honda]

Thank youuu!

[@prescilliaponce5165]

Love your videos❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ken_honda]

Thanks!! We love seeing all the comments!!

[@curiousguy30]

I liked this video😊

[@ken_honda]

Thank you for watching!!

[@iwastubed96]

Cool guy in theory. Forget about his age for a moment. He's earning really well in Japanese standards, but his savings are something. Unless he's paying for a pricey life insurance plan or have a separate savings plan, he really does not have much for a rainy day expense.

[@megand6233]

Given his father is a surgeon he's probably not too worried

[@livingtokyochannel]

Another great video! It's nice seeing different kinds of interviewees and living styles 🎉 (my curious mind is wondering, is the ¥300k gross amount or after deductions? 🤔)

[@Hulalulatallulahoop2]

Just checking in to see if you and Erica are ok and happy 2024 to you both.

[@ken_honda]

Thank youuuu! We are fine! Happy New Year and please look forward to what we are preparing now!

[@AvaLeBlanc]

He’s a KillLaKill fan. This man has his priorities straight✔️

[@ken_honda]

And you are another fan? Need a jacket!!

[@Swimfit998]

Ken we never saw your skateboarding skills 😄

[@ken_honda]

mmm...some day maybe you will...may...be

[@toto.xanhvlog]

great

[@waverave24124]

honestly, he is living my dream. WOrk at home, be your own boss (sort of) and be free spirited.

[@ken_honda]

Hope you become your own boss sooon!

[@WP-04]

What a cool dude!

[@ken_honda]

He is really!!

[@sunsetat9]

He is living the dream

[@ken_honda]

HE IS FOR SURE!!!

[@Njutube]

super cool dude, i'd like to be friends with him if i lived in japan

[@ken_honda]

Go find the blue hair when you are in Japan!

[@1122michael1]

He is a man of culture as well that goes to Osho Gyosa!

[@sunsetat9]

What's the outro music?

[@hashirama2759]

thats one of things why we love Japan... japanese ppl live their life to the fullest and they don't care about others... anyway I wish he will find a woman and get married and settle down with kids

[@ken_honda]

Yup! Living his life happily!!!

[@iaoshua]

Is 300k before or after taxes

[@uberalex479]

Love your videos. Keep it up. Really want to move to Japan, but I think I need to be a millionaire . P.s. I like that your videos are kinda real not that posh and they showing how it is

[@ken_honda]

Thanks for grasping what we are actually trying to capture!

[@Anotherprisonsystem]

Bro is living his best life!

[@ken_honda]

Surely he is!!!

[@marcross52-95]

Dude is a cool punk rock 2000s uncle.

[@ken_honda]

ROCK🤟!!!

[@octaviogonzalez-bc1yq]

He said he does plastic surgery to make his face look smaller...just a suggestion he could do face exercises to make his face look smaller if he doesn't like surgery...That's what I do so my cheeks don't look so big or so my face looks sharper or slimmer.Entertainning video by the way.

[@dottieland7061]

I wish my life was like this lol!! Having a family and a house in Tokyo is crazy!! But I wouldn’t swop it. He looks good for his age . He has the same colour hair as me lol!! But I would not ever move back to we’re my husband lives lol .

[@ken_honda]

You have a blue hair!!! COOL!

[@heybear7271]

12:18 cutiiieeeeeee 😍😍😍😍

[@ken_honda]

Especially after doing what he love!

[@sarangty3677]

Are Ken Honda OK? I have not been seeing him upload for long time

[@ken_honda]

We are back!!

[@sarangty3677]

@@ken_honda Thanks god you still here, Im worried if something happened to you by the earthquake that happened in Japan

[@VagabondGFG]

Damn, he has an amazing Gunbuster tattoo.

[@ken_honda]

Cool aren't they!!!

[@yaz519]

Sad he doesn't want a girlfriend, but I agree. Having a relationship is too complicated unless it is really worth it.

[@ken_honda]

mmm...anyone taking notes??

[@danielucha1310]

From what I can see, Japan's attitude on tattoos has changed quite a bit. It used to be stigmatized,

[@ken_honda]

True. There are still rules in public areas but it is changing.

[@darkness439]

Beavis and butthead in the background!

[@Rohgamu]

I agree with having a girlfriend being a hassle...

[@ken_honda]

Haha!!!

[@manojfernando1028]

arigatou

[@ken_honda]

ありがとう！

[@asuranrocks]

he's like me, near 40 and no savings AHHAA YOLO

[@simonho1810]

300K Yen a month is not much...

[@yazanhasan8830]

Is that your wife's voice really or is it AI ! Just wondering 😅

[@ken_honda]

What a compliment! Thanks!

[@ko.sio.]

he is hot

[@homelylad]

The salary is nothing to write home about tho ,about 2'5k pero month gross whilst having two jobs

[@Rohgamu]

He's trying man

[@DonCesar93]

I mean in a lot of countries its a really good salary. Plus he lives alone and not in central Toyko. So I think its more than enough for him

[@AidanK_ART]

You do understand that costs are different in each country, right? Let's say that for an American this may be a small salary. But in the USA, prices are sky-high compared to many countries. For Russia, where I come from, for example, 400k yen (260k rubles) is a very decent salary, even for Moscow. Compared to the US, we have very low prices for everything, so this is a big salary for us. In Japan, prices are a bit higher than in Russia, but on the whole they are on the same level, and for them this is also a decent salary. Especially if we are talking about a person who has no family and children.

[@GameFuMaster]

no savings, as a 37 year old, jeez

[@Rohgamu]

Not everyone is perfect man

[@GameFuMaster]

@@Rohgamu if that's your excuse, i kind of pity you

[@DiamondFlame45]

@@GameFuMasterHonestly, people live by their own set of rules. You may not agree with his but he enjoys his life how it is.

[@GameFuMaster]

@@DiamondFlame45 that would be agreeable if people don't ask for handouts/welfare later on.

[@rullysetiawan7319]

@@GameFuMaster he kinda already did. Free cosmetic op twice a year from dad. If things don't work later in life career wise for him, there's always inheritance to fall back on.