My $650 Japanese Apartment Tour in Fukuoka, Japan

[@dogecl]

Legend!

[@hangswithchristian]

Mate! So generous - I super appreciate that support👍🏽 That will absolutely go towards a coffee that in turn, will help fuel making future videos haha Appreciate that legend 🙋🏽‍♂️🇯🇵

[@nerucheung]

Such a nice place for the price. The little kitchen island is such genius idea, it really separates the kitchen from the living space. Looking forward to the KZbin lives!

[@hangswithchristian]

Good to hear from you again, mate! Yeah, it’s a fantastic little first home for us as a family and we couldn’t be happier. Have to make the most of the smaller spaces! I hope I can work out this whole KZbin live thing shortly and be able to connect with all of you in real time which I’m so looking forward to. Hope to see you there, legend 🙋🏽‍♂️🇯🇵

[@enidtrinidad8192]

Hi Christian! I've been catching up on your videos and have truly enjoyed each one. Congratulations again on your marriage and family. Your new apartment is absolutely beautiful! Many blessings for your continued success and growth, Legend!

[@hangswithchristian]

I think I just responded to your comment on my previous apartment video haha Thanks so much for going through my back catalogue of videos! I am incredibly fortunate to have such a great home and amazing family! I absolutely appreciate your kind words and support legend!🙋🏽‍♂️

[@Retro-Japan]

Office set up looking fresh ✌️

[@hangswithchristian]

It’s getting there hey! Still a little bit more to go but the initial base it down which makes it so much more comfortable to edit hey! Before was a hard wooden chair for hours so this is luxury in comparison haha Thanks for watching legend🙋🏽‍♂️🇯🇵

[@DestroyTheSound]

Congratulations on the new Apartment! Excited to watch the next video you do and to see the direction you take this channel.

[@hangswithchristian]

Thanks so muck legend! I am stoked with the place and the price we got it at hey. How does it compare to where you are in the world if you don’t mind me asking?? Always interested to see the differences! Also, appreciate the kind words and also can’t wait to see the direction this channel takes 🙋🏽‍♂️🇯🇵

[@DestroyTheSound]

@@hangswithchristian I'm in the US in Virginia and that's about the same price for where I live at as well for a 3 bedroom apartment. Might vary depending on the quality of the place but close to the same I believe.

[@hangswithchristian]

Oh nice - that’s good to hear! You are the first person I’ve chatted to that has a similar price for value and size. Let’s hope that stays good! Thanks for the feedback and support buddy 🙋🏽‍♂️🇯🇵

[@DestroyTheSound]

@@hangswithchristian You're Welcome anytime. I have always been interested in Japan. I have a friend that lives in South Korea so I have heard things about life there and Japan. I started my KZbin channel and at the beginning all of my views were from Japan. I looked more into the culture and the food to help add more to my videos since the majority of my views were from there.

[@wildphilpresents]

Thanks for sharing! Hello from Louisiana in the US. This is perfect. I'm a musician and sound designer and I got my ALT Job starting March 2025 and my placement is in Hiroshima/Fukuoka/Kita Kyushu prefactures. I find out in October where exactly. Not many people cover the costs of living in these regions so I highly appreciate this. I also plan on doing a YT series on the move and change, even picked up a DJI Pocket 3, lavs, etc. for the trip. Absolutely can not wait and look forward to more of your coverage of the area!

[@hangswithchristian]

Phil I take it from the username? Appreciate that feedback mate, and can’t wait to see where you are based in. Keep me updated. I’ve been to all of those and I would say you have lucked out! Well done bud. My wife’s family is from Kitakyushu, so we often go there. But either way, you’ll have an affordable experience for sure. That’s awesome to hear about your goal to film the process. Exactly what I did before coming. Think of it as a visual diary you can look back on one day. Plus it’s alot of fun! Appreciate you watching and following my journey legend 🙋🏽‍♂️🇯🇵

[@joshstinton]

Yeahhhh welcome home mate!! Love it bro how good is this place!! Also the minimalist in me is beaming - team magnets for the win! ❤❤

[@hangswithchristian]

Haha you can’t not love some good magnet solutions right! Still a bit more to do to give it that homely feel, but we are happy with what we have right now. Just miss having a backyard! Appreciate the support as always legend 🙋🏽‍♂️🇯🇵

[@JulieStevensonUK]

I've been fascinated by your videos from early on and look forward to your weekly posts. You have a great life and it's down to you taking a chance. You must feel like you've won the jackpot of life. All the best to you and your family

[@hangswithchristian]

Hey Julie! Thank you so much for the early and continued support. Really love hearing from my regular viewers 👍🏽 Yeah you absolutely nailed it. I feel so incredibly fortunate to take this massive leap in moving here from Australia and to have found the life I am now living, married in Japan. It’s so incredibly different to where I was at one year ago so I just hope this videos inspire others to strive for their dreams and make them a reality (hopefully that doesn’t sound too cheesy haha but it’s something that comes into my mind everytime I make one of these videos!) Appreciate the support, feel free to always drop me a line!🙋🏽‍♂️🇯🇵

[@emilydimmick7614]

Nothing makes me happier then a Japanese Toilet! Looks like a great apartment for the family. I love it!

[@hangswithchristian]

If people praise a Japanese toilet, I always know that they have travelled here more than once! Haha it’s hard to go back once you’ve had the royal experience 🤣 Yeah, the apartment is so nice and cosy for us with great access to the city - we are incredibly fortunate to have got this place. Thanks again for tuning in legend 🙋🏽‍♂️🇯🇵

[@sharonellzey4319]

Great video as always.... loving the new apartment & hoping you & the family have an awesome week 😊💜

[@hangswithchristian]

Hey Sharon! Love seeing you here again buddy ✌🏽 Thanks so much and I’m glad you enjoyed it. And likewise, apart from the incredible here going on here the weekend was awesome! Hope you have an amazing week ahead🙋🏽‍♂️🇯🇵

[@sharonellzey4319]

Ty Christian....very hot & humid here as well in Memphis TN 😊

[@hangswithchristian]

Oh really? Stay hydrated over there buddy!

[@icegypsy99]

Congratulations on the wedding, and the new place. Pricing for Apartments here in Canada have gone through the roof. It's getting to the point that most people need roommates now. One good thing is buildings that were built before 2018 are rent controlled. Meaning the landlord can only raise the rent a small % each year. Sadly newer buildings, the landlord can do whatever they want with the rent. so you could move in, and a year later he could say it's double the price. We are living in an older building. Very large 2-bedroom place with a gorgeous view. We pay $875/m inclusive. Not that we would, but if we did move, we couldn't even rent a room for that much now. Rooms $850, 1 Bedroom - $1700, 2 Bedroom $2200, 3Bedroom $2500 to $3500. What's happening here in Canada; Large big city companies are buying up older buildings, they renovate, put in shiny new stainless appliances, hardwood floors etc, and double or triple the original rent for the next tenant. Renovated apts in our building are going for double what we pay. It's sad. Anyone on a fixed income really struggles. Homelessness has become a major issue across Canada. It's sad when someone who is working full time cannot afford to rent a place anymore.

[@hangswithchristian]

Sadly I’ve heard this story in many different cities. Thanks for sharing the insight, I’ve heard Canada especially is becoming unliveable during to rent increases going crazy and homelessness increasing 10 fold. Those prices are wild hey. Before when I was like in Sydney, my shared 2 bedroom I was renting with a friend was $2300USD a month and that was a cheaper place. People in relationships can’t afford their own place anymore so have to rent a bedroom in a shared apartment just to be able to afford rent in the city they work in. 40% minimum of your pay goes towards rent. I just don’t see it getting any easier either. It’s so disheartening to the families I see living on the streets. Hopefully your rent maintains for the future to come mate!

[@Zequtm]

Another amazing video! Saw your old room tour with what I feel like was a couple months ago. Congrats on your new marriage! Just got back from Tokyo and Okayama last week. If I'm ever in Fukuoka I'd love to have a pint! Wish you the best mate! Also love the Noh face dude, he's pretty sick!

[@hangswithchristian]

Thanks so much for watching legend - really appreciate that support! Yeah my life has had alot of changes since moving here, kind of feel like I haven’t stopped to breath yet haha but its all been amazing! I hope you had an amazing trip yourself, sounds like you’ve been doing some broad travelling over Japan! Yeah, there’s a few people from Fukuoka do hoping in the future as we grow here I can get a little meetup together. I reckon that would be so fun right?? Thanks again legend 🙋🏽‍♂️🇯🇵

[@EccosGaming]

Cool seeing such a nice furnished apartment. Hope you're surviving this summer heat and enoy your 夏休み！

[@hangswithchristian]

Haha welllll I wouldn’t say surviving the summer heat 🥵 was soo hot today at the beach hey! Thanks so much for watching legend 🙋🏽‍♂️🇯🇵

[@reneeb9571]

Awesome place and your new journey with your family now.. We legends look forward to your future ..and all it unfolds.. Keep smiling ..😊

[@hangswithchristian]

Hey buddy! Thanks so much for watching and the kind feedback. My wife and I love seeing comments like this, truely appreciated! Hopefully you’ll enjoy upcoming videos coming your way soon bud 🙋🏽‍♂️🇯🇵

[@01Grimjoe]

Good to hear things are going well over there mate! and Loving the vibes as always.

[@hangswithchristian]

Hey legend! Yeah, they absolutely are! Thanks so much watching buddy, I’m glad the vibes are coming through and not the heat of summer here at the moment haha 🙋🏽‍♂️🇯🇵

[@longjohntravels]

Christian with the banger video yet again! 🥂Legend !

[@hangswithchristian]

Heyy big legend - I knew I’d see you in here eventually haha appreciate the feedback buddy as always!🙋🏽‍♂️🇯🇵

[@Iago00sud]

Beautiful apartment mate! Wish all the happiness for you and your family!

[@hangswithchristian]

Hey buddy - great to see you again here! Thank you as always for the kind words. Place is pretty much set up, just the smaller stuff now but we are comfortable! Appreciated legend 🙋🏽‍♂️🇯🇵

[@jane-margaret3299]

Great unit Christian! You and your family look like you have set it up really nicely. I like the balconies that you can open up to on cooler days!

[@hangswithchristian]

Thanks so much Jane! Yeah you are so right, the balconies are actually what sold me on the place being a corner unit with two balconies was so great! Appreciate the kind words and feedback buddy 🙋🏽‍♂️

[@thedavisbrothers7657]

Looks awesome bro. I was in Fukuoka for a week in June. Absolutely love the area. Excited to see what direction you take the channel. Exploring restaurants or japanese language tutorials. Thankyou legend from Queensland 🤙🤙

[@hangswithchristian]

Another Queenslander! Where abouts in Queensland? I’ve heard its having a crazy cold snap at the moment? I appreciate that support and I’m looking forward to seeing the direction of the channel myself 🙋🏽‍♂️🇯🇵

[@saraboony]

So heart warming when you say our son and my wife! Ah! I can’t wait to meet them both ❤ Great video as always! Glad that you get to have your own office space also ✨

[@hangswithchristian]

My family is awesome! I can’t wait for you to meet them also. Save some pennies and come for a visit. You are always welcome here. I’ll set an inflatable up in the office haha got you bro!🙋🏽‍♂️

[@joshstinton]

Thanks for the walkthrough mate! The pocket 3 seems super interesting… on the list 🤘🏽

[@hangswithchristian]

It is an absolute workhorse - makes all the difference and has become my number one unit! Thanks legend 🙋🏽‍♂️🇯🇵

[@makaizaku]

Great video as always, mate! Congrats!

[@hangswithchristian]

Thank you legend - really appreciate that feedback hey. Also, was great catching up with you and @bernogarcia today and hearing how Fukuoka has been treating you both! 🙋🏽‍♂️🇯🇵

[@KatherineOnClimate]

Great video and beautiful to see content about Fukuoka! That's where I live with my husband, from Montreal, Canada!

[@hangswithchristian]

Oh that's fantastic! How long have you lived here? Having travelled all over Japan, this is my favourite place to set up a home for sure. It feels like a bit of a sometimes known but mostly hidden secret? Appreciate the support and tuning in buddy 🙋🏽‍♂️🇯🇵

[@jinda857]

You are making a beautiful life for you and your family. It must be exciting as you all start this journey together. I’m from Australia and as you know, I think it’s impossible to find an apartment for that price in a top suburb. Congratulations to you and your family. 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@hangswithchristian]

Thank you so much for watching and I absolutely LOVE hearing from my fellow Australian’s! Where abouts in Australia? Yeah, I think for this price, that barely gets you a shared room in an apartment? And the prices continue to rise! I’m loving the life I have set up here and so glad I get to share it with an amazing family now! Appreciate it legend 🙋🏽‍♂️🇯🇵

[@AverageBot]

Great Apartment tour mate. If you want to extend your bench space in the kitchen isnt there a cover for the sink which can extend your space a bit? Pretty similar to the plate drying rack thing. I really do like the lightning coming in from the living room balkony 😊👌. Your office has such a minimalistic vibe to it. I love it. 🫶

[@hangswithchristian]

Hi legend, thank you so much for the feedback and it’s always good to hear from you! Yes someone else actually mentioned about the sink cover idea which is fantastic and wasn’t something I had thought of previously so thank you so much for the idea! Yeah, lighting is definitely something that is so important to me though during the summer months it is hectic 🤣 I think the only thing to add to the office is some plants to give it some life, what do you think? Cheers again bud 🙋🏽‍♂️🇯🇵

[@AverageBot]

@@hangswithchristian true that. I do really like your palm tree on your balkony though. 👍

[@hangswithchristian]

It’s a monster in size but I always need a palm close by in my life. It reminds me of my family back home! 🌴

[@Wild_Cat]

Good vibes video!

[@hangswithchristian]

Good to see you again legend! Thanks so much buddy 🙋🏽‍♂️🇯🇵

[@diablo3schizle]

Loved the video! You got yourself a great deal and like I said last time, an amazing family aswell. Much love from the Netherlands.. for now :D

[@hangswithchristian]

Hey legend! Always awesome to hear from you over in the Netherlands until you finally make it to Japan that is haha Yeah, we have absolutely set ourselves up with a nice and cosy home 🏠 How much would something like this cost over your way bud?

[@diablo3schizle]

@@hangswithchristian housing market in the netherlands is quite horrible at the minute. It would probably cost 1500AUD a month..

[@hangswithchristian]

Oh true! Is that for a similar size place?

[@diablo3schizle]

@@hangswithchristian yes man, similair size and similair location! It is a hell to rent over here

[@mayfleur36]

WOW, your place is looking cozy Christian 😊 I’d say that the 1,950 for three months is easily what some people would pay per month, in Canadian dollars. Thank you once again for another great video.

[@hangswithchristian]

Yeah I totally agree! That’s a weekly pay in many countries as I have heard from in the comments. Thanks so much for watching buddy, we are so happy with what we got and especially for the price! Haha 🙋🏽‍♂️🇯🇵

[@mayfleur36]

@@hangswithchristian yes, you and your family lucked out 😊

[@jennifertsai4102]

Congratulations Christian on your new apartment, your marriage and your son! 🎉 I’ve been following you from Canada and have really enjoyed every episode. 650 per month USD is super cheap for a three bedroom apt, by any account. In Ottawa, my city, that would be well over 2500-3000 CAD per month for what you have. I own a house and haven’t rented in years but that amount you pay sounds like I used to pay back in 1991 for a two bedroom. 🙂 All the best to you and yours. I’m planning to bring my 22 and 25 year old sons to Japan in Nov 2025 for a visit and we are very excited. Keep up the great work. I enjoy every video!

[@hangswithchristian]

Thank you so much, jen. That’s really kind of you to say! We have set ourselves up really nicely here and couldn’t be happier 🙋🏽‍♂️ I seem to have a few people watching from Canada, which is awesome. I backpacked through there awhile back and it is such a stunning country 🇨🇦 I had heard that the prices over there are getting wild, but I didn’t know it was to that extent - that’s incredible! I’m glad that you don’t have to rent and you own a house. Hopefully the market gets under control soon. But also that sounds amazing bringing your sons to Japan. They will absolutely love it! Where are you planning on visiting? Appreciate the continued support mate 🙋🏽‍♂️🇯🇵

[@JazzyXZY]

Hey Christian! Congratulations on the new apartment! Did we meet near Hirao station a couple months ago? I also live here in Fukuoka! いい所ですね。

[@hangswithchristian]

Thanks so much, mate. I really appreciate that! Perhaps you did?? I’ve been so lucky to have been meeting people all over the city tbh, everyone is so friendly and open here haha Thanks so much for tuning in mate. I really appreciate it 🙋🏽‍♂️🇯🇵

[@jaronhanma]

Looking forward to the youtube lives. Again great Video champ and keep up the grind :)

[@hangswithchristian]

I appreciate you tuning in mate - and hopefully I can work out this whole KZbin live thing shortly and be able to connect with you all in real time which will be absolutely amazing and so much fun I bet! Hope to see you there 🙋🏽‍♂️🇯🇵

[@poszasz]

Hi Christian! I really love this kind of content, keep goin man! Btw i watching form Hungary 🇭🇺

[@hangswithchristian]

Hey mate! Thanks so much for watching and for the feedback. I think you are the first from Hungary so far! 🇭🇺 That’s so awesome, I love hearing that. Appreciate the support legend 🙋🏽‍♂️🇯🇵

[@SalandDao]

Love the couch! My husband and I just moved to Okayama and are looking for a couch. I’m definitely going to go searching for one similar to yours! Great tour and CONGRATULATIONS 🎉

[@hangswithchristian]

Oh awesome! I was there just last year. Make sure to hire a car and drive along the waterfront - so many tiny/old towns with such a great aesthetic. If you want some amazing photo’s that’s definitely a recommendation! What are you doing in Japan? Also check out on IG @letsvisitbizen_okayama Beautiful getaway on one of the islands not far away. Her name is Victoria from France and so incredibly kind! Best of luck on your journey in Japan, keep me posted 🙋🏽‍♂️🇯🇵

[@charliecroker2541]

You have an engaging personality. Good luck to you

[@hangswithchristian]

That’s incredibly kind of you mate! Thank you so much for watching and the feedback, hope you enjoy it 🙋🏽‍♂️🇯🇵

[@株式会社日本健康経営]

Cool room ! I like beige and white ! Also cute son’s face draw ❤

[@hangswithchristian]

Haha thank you sooo much! And you are right, we have an artist in the family 🙋🏽‍♂️🇯🇵

[@julez3161]

i like looking at apartments! nice!

[@hangswithchristian]

Thanks so much Julez - I’m glad you enjoyed it! Hopefully I can bring more property tours in the near future is the plan (because I also just love seeing properties here haha) Appreciate the support 🙋🏽‍♂️🇯🇵

[@julez3161]

@@hangswithchristian lol i love seeing japan videos i have several that i watch :) i like the food ones too

[@hangswithchristian]

Yeah, Japan is definitely the place for incredible and affordable food everywhere. I never had this option in Australia to be able to try so many cuisines as it was always so expensive!

[@julez3161]

@@hangswithchristian right ;)

[@tambunku]

Omg ,Hallo from Fukuoka as well ! We’ve been here for 2 years and are looking for a new apart coz were moving out and came across your KZbin ! Congrats on your wedding & new life !☀️🌻

[@hangswithchristian]

Hey legends! Oh that’s awesome to hear, its such a great and relaxed city here hey! How’s the apartment hunting going? Appreciate the kind words and feedback mate 🙋🏽‍♂️🇯🇵

[@tambunku]

@@hangswithchristian yeah thats true , it is a quite a lay back part of Japan, esp since were leaving in the suburb area here ! Were still searching at the moment , wish us luck ✌🏻

[@hangswithchristian]

Best of luck mate! I hope that you find what you are looking for hey. There are some great properties out there 👍🏽

[@lindawilson795]

Love 💕💜 your office!

[@hangswithchristian]

Thanks so much - me too! Haha I want to set up a bit better for live streaming this year also. Love having this space!

[@doncrocker8564]

The simple solution for your kitchen workspace problem would be to determine how much of the sink you want/need to cover. Then, get a board that can be stained (cooking oil is a safe stain) for wood or perhaps a piece of laminate that you can place on it to be used as needed. Anything you put in your spaces should be practical/functional and a solution to a "problem". How I do it in my 60m space in the US is to find things that I can use that allow for storage not look like clutter and have more than one use. It looks like you figured that out from necessity, but there is always room for improvement.

[@hangswithchristian]

Thanks for the feedback, mate. That’s some great advice for the space. I always love hearing how I can improve the function of an area! Appreciate you tuning in buddy 🙋🏽‍♂️🇯🇵

[@lilyetiG]

sick little apartment legend! i hope you guys enjoy living in it :) the office is sick

[@hangswithchristian]

Appreciate that buddy, we really love it here and it has great access to the city which I love! I’m really feeling my office, it’s starting to come together really well, but there are still a few more things to do which will really bring it to life! 🙋🏽‍♂️🇯🇵

[@noid5645]

Congratulations on your marriage ❤

[@hangswithchristian]

Thank you so much, mate. That’s very kind of you to say! We are stoked 🙋🏽‍♂️🇯🇵 Appreciate the support legend!

[@avatarariathehedgehog]

This is so amazing I would love to live in Japan myself at some point in the near future

[@hangswithchristian]

Absolutely a possibility hey - set the goal and just work towards it. Where in Japan would be the dream?

[@avatarariathehedgehog]

@@hangswithchristian Fukuoka

[@hangswithchristian]

Love where your mind is at! You’ll definitely see me around here if you make it. I’ll be here longterm. Great city to be based in Japan!

[@avatarariathehedgehog]

@@hangswithchristian How much do you think I approximately need for moving to Japan I currently have $1,600.00 in my savings account

[@hangswithchristian]

Hmm it really depends hey. Fukuoka is much cheaper and it depends on ‘how’ you would come here. If its for school and you are talking about how much after paying for school and accommodation for one year (so just for food etc), I’d be aiming between 5000 - 10,000. But if you are coming to work you could come here with much less I think!

[@nickjohnson8169]

Fukuoka is such a cool city, I hope to live there one day.

[@hangswithchristian]

You are absolutely right haha When did you visit? And why do you like it? Always lime hearing about others experiences here! Cheers for watching legend🙋🏽‍♂️🇯🇵

[@frederickhansen7108]

When I see the title, "Hangs with Christian " too me it's more like "Hangs with my homie", the apt is looking good. The office setup is sweet !

[@hangswithchristian]

Haha loveee this Frederick! And absolutely, every day that we grow this community I just feel like I’m making a ton of new friends that I have never met in person, that I get to chat and catch up with every week haha So i’m glad that we are on the same vibe legend 🙋🏽‍♂️🇯🇵

[@northpolealaska]

Another great video and nice apartment! Very good price for lots of space. Happy to see you settled into your new home with your wife and son. Congratulations again! Next you need a honeymoon trip to Alaska😁 Cheers! Katie

[@hangswithchristian]

Thanks so much Katie for tuning in! Yeah we are really happy with this place and the price. For this area it’s a steal hey. Everywhere else for the same was about $200USD more minimum so I’ll take those savings anyday. And absolutely, I would LOVE to visit Alaska, looks so beautiful there. I reckon one day we must come for a visit so keep an eye out for this face on your streets haha 🙋🏽‍♂️🇯🇵

[@northpolealaska]

@@hangswithchristian you and your family make it to Alaska, I'll definitely help to show ya'll around... especially with how to keep costs down. Take care, Katie

[@hangswithchristian]

Definitely sounds like a plan to me Katie! Thanks so much mate 🙋🏽‍♂️🇯🇵

[@northpolealaska]

@@hangswithchristian you're welcome. Have an awesome day! Katie

[@Cam.anhnamcham]

nice vibes video !! Love it - comment from Vietnam

[@hangswithchristian]

Thanks so much, man! Awesome to hear that I have some people watching from Vietnam. I wanted to go there for such a long time and my friend just got back from there the other day and was praising it 🇻🇳 Appreciate the support legend 🙋🏽‍♂️🇯🇵

[@dogecl]

That's quite an upgrade! I love the desktop setup, taking inspiration from Berno. I'll wait for the live streams! If people activate the "bell" icon, a notification will pop up whenever there is a live stream or a new video premiere. The bed is massive by Japanese standards. About the "garden", why don't you try to plant something really easy like an onion? I have 0 talent for gardening and the onions are growing strong on my balcony 😸😅! PS: The price for such a place is LEGENDARY.

[@hangswithchristian]

Hey buddy, As always, thanks so much for the feedback! Absolutely, actually having a dedicated desk and comfortable chair is the best. Cheers for shouting out the bell icon also. Im not sure yet when the lives will go ‘Live’ but Im so looking forward to it. I like the real time chat! Haha I actually love gardening, but herbs is a bit easier, smaller and something we always use at home. Though, we need to start again, they got smashed recently by rain haha Appreciate the support as always buddy 🙋🏽‍♂️🇯🇵

[@jo_xiaojie]

Congratulations on the new crib mate it’s awesome! I know someone who could help you fill up the empty drawers in the kitchen 😂.

[@hangswithchristian]

Haha I am not looking to fill up those drawers any time soon, I am still very much a minimalist and I want to keep it that way as long as possible! Thanks so much for tuning in again and happy birthday for yesterday legend🙋🏽‍♂️🎂

[@iggstr]

Nice tour mate, thanks for putting it together. Flat looks noice and happy for you and your new fam a lam 👨‍👩‍👦 Seen a few Nihon no apaato vids where there's limited counter space but maaaasssive sinks - surprises me folks don't get a sink cover (or at least a cover for half the sink) to provide more counter space. Stick some sticky back magnets on the back to keep in place and shazayum... sorted 🤷🏼‍♂️ Anyways, keep up the good work you Aussie rascal 🇦🇺

[@hangswithchristian]

First up - great use on the の particle haha I can tell you’ve been doing some Japanese study 📚 haha and then the use of ‘Shazayum’ and ‘Aussie rascal’ - brilliant! 🤣 I love some casual slang, it’s basically my entire vocabulary that I am slowly integrating into my videos but didn’t want to go too hard, too fast. Glad to hear others love it also! Thanks legend - always appreciate some fine feedback 🙋🏽‍♂️🇯🇵 (and as for my sink, I’m going to start telling people that my apartment includes pool 🏊)

[@DVDfeverGames]

I'm a bit late to this one, as it's been a hell of a week with work. Love the carpets. Are those big rugs? I see wooden floors are usually the done thing in Japan, but they'd make my feet cold! 😲 And I think that washing machine is bigger than the apartment! 😁 Now, we also need you to provide a match-making service for the rest of us! 😉

[@hangswithchristian]

Hey bud - Thanks for coming back! Nah, it’s like a big rollout floor carpet. I guess kind of like a rug but you can cut it to size. I like wood floor but love carpet more. Less sound and more comfortable/cosy hey. Haha yeah the washing machine is so massive but does everything. So glad we didn’t have to change it. Ahh haha perhaps, just have to come here and show ya charm legend 🙋🏽‍♂️🇯🇵

[@DVDfeverGames]

@@hangswithchristian Hi, thanks. The rollout floor carpet sounds good. Wood floors have their place, but not when they're going to give me cold feet... and talking of cold feet, I'll have to bring some of my charm, and have no cold feet when it comes to the ladies 😁 What's definitely not cold at the moment is the weather. I know Japan has been around 35C lately, but in the UK, it's got up to about 25C and that's just for a day, but I'm still melting! In Japan, I'd have to install about 5 air conditioners per room 😃

[@hangswithchristian]

Haha yeah mate - nothing about Japan is cold right now! I run everyday but picking the time of the day to train is the difference between coming home exhausted or not coming home at all 🥵 Definitely need that A/C over here. Bit afraid of the bills coming up!

[@DVDfeverGames]

@@hangswithchristian Hope I don't have to bring my own lights when I go to a hotel 😁 I like how they just plug in, though. In the UK, you'd need an electrician to do it all, since I don't fancy frying myself. 😲

[@ashtopham3130]

Hey Christian, I am visiting Japan again and wondering if you have suggestions for places that are more off the beaten track. I know most people do Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka but I was wondering if you had any suggestions - even places just outside these areas that are less touristy. Love your videos.

[@hangswithchristian]

Hey mate! Thanks so much for watching! Yeah absolutely, but most really depends on the season hey. I always encourage people to tour into the countryside. Have you heard of Takayama or Ginzen Onsen in Yamagata? If you are also looking at a time of year to visit, I would definitely recommend autumn/fall. You just can’t beat it! I hope that helps and let me know how your trip goes! 🙋🏽‍♂️🇯🇵

[@darlingrenee8955]

Very jealous of the square footage and the price. I'm in New Orleans, La and a studio can go for $1000 or more. Really enjoying these. Thank you.!!!!!!!

[@hangswithchristian]

Oh wow that’s super interesting. Thanks so much for sharing the price comparison! I’ve also always been interested in New Orleans, just seems like such a vibe. I’m so glad that I have someone watching from there. Thanks so much for tuning in legend 🙋🏽‍♂️🇯🇵

[@reecerx7]

great video mate! this is Reece from NC btw.

[@hangswithchristian]

G’day Reece! Appreciate you taking the time and tuning in. Oh help me out with NC? Could be a few different places in my mind haha 🙋🏽‍♂️

[@reecerx7]

@@hangswithchristian nudgee! haha mate my daugter is learning JP at the moment and wants to do student exchange.

[@hangswithchristian]

As in Nudgee college?? Haha Oh that’s so awesome to hear mate, it would definitely be worth it and what an incredible experience for her as the culture is totally opposite here. I can’t speak highly enough about it hey!

[@tpatrickl9539]

The apartment looks like a great set up. Magnets are awesome for fixing everything. I like the expand-a-shelves too. Very convenient for Japan. Sounds like you got into the place pretty cheap. I never understand the thank you money for the landlord, UGH! That’s a bit archaic. And then there’s key money. How many square meters is your new apartment? 3LDK?

[@hangswithchristian]

Yeah it works for us right now hey! I always want more space but we did get a really good deal for this area. Everything else similar was about $200 more! Yeah I agree, the thank you money is so silly, and you also need to pay a fee again to renew your contract. So wild hey! I think this place is maybe about 60 - 70 square metres? You lived in Japan also? Thanks for watching buddy 🙋🏽‍♂️🇯🇵

[@tpatrickl9539]

@@hangswithchristian yep. 14 years in the Kanto region. You get used to the smallness of housing. You start to realize what’s important and what isn’t. More space means more work maintaining it. Originally, I was teaching English. Then after the M9.0 quake I got a job working for the USA government on a base. Civilian position in food service management. It was a pretty good gig. On the side I was teaching English part-time to have yen income. Fortunately, they set up my housing. I didn’t have to renew and pay the extra money every time. It was one long lease.

[@hangswithchristian]

Huge history here! Throughout your time here, you would have seen it change and become more popular for tourism no doubt. Do you feel living in Japan for the extended period of time has changed your outlook on how you live and interact daily in comparison to your home country now? Thanks for the share mate - love hearing about peoples journeys in Japan!

[@tpatrickl9539]

@@hangswithchristian living in Japan changed the way I look at the world and the way I live my life. My thought process is different. There is a Japanese part to my brain, there is an American part to my brain. When you live abroad for an extended length of time, you become a citizen of the world. You don’t think of yourself as being from a specific country anymore. I look at things in my own country now and wonder why they got the way they are. I tended to stay away from the heavy tourist areas. I didn’t really notice that much difference in whether or not it would become more popular. I think foreigners have this romantic vision of what Japan will be. Then they visit and maybe they realize that it’s just another place where people live, not what they see in the movies or manga.

[@hangswithchristian]

Ah very interesting perspective. Im sure you’ve taken away the best parts of both cultures and made your own now. That’s what I have done with Japan over the many years travelling here. It sounds you like are back in the states now, so hopefully you are set up a life that reflects the best of both worlds! Appreciate the feedback buddy, always great to hear and get to know the background of people watching🙋🏽‍♂️🇯🇵

[@marlisjacobi1483]

very creative!

[@hangswithchristian]

Thanks so much, I had so much fun filming this one! 🙋🏽‍♂️🇯🇵

[@ispeakreality4864]

Wow great video and loved your apartment tour you actually live near by me lol😂

[@hangswithchristian]

Thanks buddy! Really appreciate the feedback 🙋🏽‍♂️ Ohh yeah? If you are talking about the outside shots, they aren’t really close to me haha I just thought it was a cool location so I road out to it 🤣 Appreciate the support legend!

[@snappycattimesten]

Hi Christian, Thank you for showing us your new home. Some questions if I may. 1. Does the USD$650 include utilities and body corporate or are there other recurring costs in addition? 2. What were the main reasons for choosing that area? Schools, family.. 3. What is the clearance on the door frames and stove hood? That’s a lot of ducking. 🦆 Have a great day Christian. 😊

[@hangswithchristian]

Hey Snappy! Glad to have you back mate. 1. $650USD is purely for the rent of the apartment. Nothing else included. Monthly cost also. Other than that is WIFI, Gas and electricity. 2. Good schooling. You have to be living in the area of the school and we just got him into a highly popular school in the city that everyone wants to go to. Good education and well behaved children. Difference is massive! 3. Going to be honest. Door frames are right on my height of 6ft haha I am playing the daily duck game which is annoying but getting used to it! Cheers legend🙋🏽‍♂️🇯🇵

[@CB-sx8xh]

Mate most Aussies can only dream of such a great price to rent a 3 bedder! I really like the kitchen setup with the island bench and door as a pseudo wall. (Caz from Lake Mac)

[@hangswithchristian]

Hey Caz! Yeah absolutely right, in Sydney where I was before you’d be minimum paying that for just a week. I’ve heard the prices continue till rise back there, is that right? Appreciate the feedback on the kitchen also, it’s a small space but I feel we made it work hey! 🙋🏽‍♂️🇯🇵

[@mickus85]

Welcome to Fukuoka. Great city that most foreigners don’t know about.

[@hangswithchristian]

Thanks mate - absolutely agree, not many know about Fukuoka but it is such an up and coming city. Love it here. You live here also?

[@mickus85]

@@hangswithchristian yeah. I’ve lived in Fukuoka for the last 15 years and I’ve noticed while the population of Japan is declining, Fukuoka is the only major city that has risen.

[@hangswithchristian]

Yeah that is so true. I know there is a big tech start up focus here, but why do you feel this is the only city with growth? More liveable and affordable city perhaps?

[@theresevh]

Congratulations on your marriage! Thank you for the apartment tour, it looks lovely! Did you say you found magnetic window tint?! I've never heard of that, do you happen to have more info you can share? New subscriber - you popped up on my feed, and instantly captivated me with your happiness and enthusiasm. Thanks for sharing this with us! Cheers from the west coast of Canada, eh?

[@theresevh]

oh! You asked how this compares to where we are. I live in Vancouver, BC. One bedroom apartments go, now, for around 2400CAD/month, which is INSANE. A 3 bedroom would be around 4G a month. It's really insane, there are no rent controls here. I'm lucky, I live in a housing cooperative and pay 1100/month for a one bedroom, about 25 minutes by rapid transit from the downtown core. Housing coops here are an alternative to owning a home - essentially residents determine the housing charges and are responsible for all the upkeep. Here, we just had to take out a huge loan to replace our windows and pipes, so my housing charge has gone up 26% in 3 years. !!! It's crazy expensive here. I would rather be in Japan, except I can't speak Japanese, and I'm over 60, so that's a pipe dream, lol. You have a lot of space for 650/month, and I envy you! I have a question for you: is it difficult to have pets in rentals in Japan? I have a cat, which is a good reason to live in a coop, as most rentals here do not allow any pets at all. Cheers and thank you!

[@hangswithchristian]

Hey legend, thanks so much for the kind words and for the support! I’m glad you enjoyed the content and I appreciate the sub 🙋🏽‍♂️ Yeah, magnetic tint is fantastic. I used it when I was in Sydney on my last apartment. Basically, your play like normal tent but you can peel it off easily as it’s not residue based and not sticky. So you can reuse it at any time - super great and reduces the heat by about 10° if you get a good tint! Wow, those prices in Canada are wild. I have a few subscribers from there and they have also mentioned that. A lot of the world is just getting out of hand and affordable, unfortunately. I’m incredibly fortunate to be here where prices coming from western country are so much cheaper. Thank you so much for the incredible information, that’s really interesting! And I’m not entirely sure about pet rentals to be honest but I see cats everywhere in the city on the streets so there must be a lot of owners in apartments with them haha I think it is pretty much like alot of places where you just have to find pet friendly apartments. I hope you get a chance to come visit one day soon! 🙋🏽‍♂️🇯🇵

[@theresevh]

@@hangswithchristian I think you mean static cling for the window film? I will keep an eye out. Thank you for your kind response! Stay amazing! 😄

[@Poke-dt5zt]

I am Watching from America and I would love to visit Japan one day

[@hangswithchristian]

That’s awesome in America are you based? Hopefully you get to visit here one day, it’s really such an amazing country with kind people. It’s also so much fun just jumping on the trains and exploring around the country so easily 🙋🏽‍♂️🇯🇵🚅

[@Poke-dt5zt]

@@hangswithchristian Yea I have always lived in America and I like Japan mainly for the culture and just how people interesting it just cool to see how different cultures live for instance the fact i see Japan is clean and that isnt comman in America

[@hangswithchristian]

Yeah coming to Japan from a Western culture is great because many things are very opposite. When I travel, I want to get the greatest difference in environment and culture and Japan definitely provides that. I personally like the mix of both Japanese and my own cultures. There are always pro’s and cons to both but I love hearing your interest in Japan! Hope you get a trip in soon buddy ✌🏽

[@dees3179]

I would suggest looking out for a swivel chair (comfortable one of course) for the living room as an extra seat so all three of you can sit at once, but also so that if someone is cooking you can have someone sitting facing them turned round in the swivel chair. Not sure what the right name is for them, but like an arm chair that turns round. You also need to try and find a small space for your wife to have as her private area in the house as you and the child both have your own areas. Otherwise you’ll start going mad. Good luck learning to live together. And congratulations on realising the dream. I understand more now where the drive to save hard and get back there came from.

[@hangswithchristian]

Hey legend! Appreciate you tuning in and for the great feedback. Funny enough, my wife actually love just laying on the ground haha. The space is pretty small as is also, so it’d get pretty tight with anything additional for sure. But to be honest, the space works perfectly fine as is. We all have our own space when needed, especially with the office down the hallway works great 👍🏽 Thanks so much for the support legend 🙋🏽‍♂️🇯🇵

[@dees3179]

Glad it's worked out for you all. Your wife sounds so cool. Loved the story in the recent video about your son curling up on your lap to play video games together.

[@enreeko4518]

I'm planning to move to Fukuoka next month (if i get my visa on time). I really would like to take a coffee with you as I get there!

[@hangswithchristian]

That’s so awesome to hear mate. I really hope your Visa comes through. Are you coming on a student Visa or a work Visa? Yeah, absolutely. I’m thinking actually in the future about getting a bunch of you together for a coffee or a drink in Fukuoka somewhere for a meetup! There are a few of you now moving to Fukuoka - it will be really cool but I will keep you posted 🙋🏽‍♂️🇯🇵

[@enreeko4518]

@@hangswithchristian I'm getting a work visa from, Italy, but I'm still waiting for getting my COE. That would be very nice and funny. I have very few friends in Fukuoka!

[@hangswithchristian]

Oh that’s awesome mate! You’ll be set up once you arrived by the sounds of it - keep me posted!

[@enreeko4518]

@@hangswithchristian I will! Thanks ^_^

[@enreeko4518]

@@hangswithchristian I will get my COE around mid September (hoping for it), so I will be in Japan around mid-October!

[@john-em8fm]

Nice video of your nice home!! I'm from Singapore and the prices of houses here just keeps getting higher...

[@hangswithchristian]

Thanks so much mate! Oh yeah, actually Fukuoka gets alot of Singapore property investors lately. What would something like this go for in Singapore if you don’t mind me asking? Ps - I need to get back to Singapore, I love it there hey!

[@mangaartist1995]

@@hangswithchristianat least SGD 2k

[@john-em8fm]

@@hangswithchristian Houses in Singapore are usually bigger than in Japan, current market for renting around $700 per month is only for a small room, some landlords will charge for utilities separately.. Whole apartments usually range between 1.5k to 2.5k (prices all in Singapore Dollar) and some will have rules against drilling the walls or charge you if you make a mess of it.. Which is why I'm seriously thinking of migrating to Japan in the future because I can't afford a house in Singapore (buying is like 200k+ to 300k)

[@hangswithchristian]

Yeah this seems like a similar conversation I’ve had with many of the community. Though, Im surprised, I imagined Singapore to be much more expensive. It’s still alot but much less than I would have thought. Hopefully you can make a plan to move here shortly and be able to afford a property. Is there any location you would consider that you have researched yet?

[@john-em8fm]

@@hangswithchristian I used to prefer Sumida ward, but after my recent holiday trip there I've completely fallen in love with Yokohama

[@Barrysushi569]

Good to hear Aussie dollars instead of of USD, JUST DONT SAY “friggin” Great vids, keep them coming

[@hangswithchristian]

Haha yeah the price of the apartment I talk about is in USD but anything else in the video is AUD. Ahh nah, ‘friggin’ isn’t in my vocabulary I don’t believe so we should be okay there! Appreciate you watching the videos buddy 🙋🏽‍♂️🇯🇵

[@le_th_]

Where is the boy's chair in the living room? He needs somewhere to sit so he can feel like he is welcome to watch tv with you all. There's just the tiny love seat for you and your wife. Maybe you can take him to pick out a comfy chair he likes, or a bean bag or something. Otherwise, he might think he is supposed to stay in his room because he's not welcome in the family room. I never had a step parent growing up, but many of my friends did, and I remember they often felt like they weren't welcome in the home with the new father or mother. I can already tell you want him to feel like part of the family.

[@hangswithchristian]

Thanks so much for watching and the kind wishes! Ahh thanks so much for your concern, but the word step parent isn't even used. There is no separation between us and it is truely a family of love. I feel incredibly lucky to have such a fantastic family! 🙋🏽‍♂️🇯🇵

[@liana79]

Nice apartment😊

[@hangswithchristian]

Hey thanks so much mate! Hope you enjoy the videos 🙋🏽‍♂️🇯🇵

[@oldcaketelevision]

Christian, thank you for showing your amazing place! I think it's a steal for a 3 bedroom! I'm from the US. I'm interested to have a 3-months stay in Fukuoka. What do you recommend for low-cost living options? I'm going to be traveling solo by myself.

[@hangswithchristian]

Hey mate - I'm glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching. It's definitely alot cheaper for me rather than Australia where I was living previously. So before moving here I travelled around Japan on a 3 month trip and one of those months I came and stayed in Fukuoka. I found the easiest way was finding an Airbnb that gave discount for renting out a place for a month. Put in your dates for the months you will be here and they might show larger discounts. Though, you definitely won't be finding places like mine and this price for short term stays! But that was the best low cost living I found when travelling here. I hope that helps bud!

[@oldcaketelevision]

@ thanks so much for the tips! I’ll follow your advice and plan some trips to Japan next year. Hey, curious what u like to do on your channel? Is it covering rentals in Fukuoka area?

[@hangswithchristian]

Absolutely mate - best of luck travelling around! I can’t wait to start doing more next year. As far as much channel, I’ve only really started fulltime on it since April so right now its more about my life here living in Japan and sharing my experiences or opportunities I’ve been fortunate to be given 🙋🏽‍♂️🇯🇵

[@Tommykee999]

That's 1 sweet apartment. do the magnets slide down abit when you turn on the washing machine? First thing i thought of when i saw it 😂

[@hangswithchristian]

Haha that sir is a great question! And no they don’t. After putting them on there that was the first thing I tested actually! I was stoked when they stayed put 🤣 it’s the small things that give me joy! 🙋🏽‍♂️🇯🇵 Appreciate you watching Tommy!

[@n3ptune_cpu]

awesome lets go

[@hangswithchristian]

Thanks legend - appreciate you taking the time and tuning in 🙋🏽‍♂️🇯🇵

[@Liran-KM]

hello! love the video! also i liked how you always changed the angles, how do you do it? which camera you use and what you use to mount it? thanks!

[@hangswithchristian]

Your timing is crazy haha I just started to plan my next video based exactly around this subject! Haha In short it’s multiple camera’s but stay tuned for my next video which will be out Sunday 7.00pm on this subject mate! I’m actually going to add this comment in the video as the timing was just too great so keep an eye out for your comment! Thanks so much for watching and supporting legend 🙋🏽‍♂️🇯🇵

[@kayleehealy8406]

An awesome apartment Christian. That’s a great price compared to Australian prices for the rent….

[@hangswithchristian]

Hey Kaylee! Great to hear from you again! I’m not even sure if this price would get you a bedroom in a share house nowadays in Australia unfortunately. Hopefully those prices get under control soon for every day Australians. Appreciate the support as always buddy 🙋🏽‍♂️🇯🇵

[@hotel3sixty64]

Look at the someone that responds to comment, has great content too. Love your videos Christian, very happy to have subbed mate. ps. your apartment is awesome.

[@hangswithchristian]

Hey legend! Of course - I love chatting with everyone here, always such great feedback and stories. Where you watching from buddy? It’s a good place right, I love it haha How does it compare to where you are in the world legend? Appreciate the support 🙋🏽‍♂️🇯🇵

[@haykaymoney5768]

Great apartment and congratulations on your marriage

[@hangswithchristian]

Cheers mate! Was super exciting to find a place so affordable and that was just right for me. And appreciate the kind words on my marriage🙋🏽‍♂️🇯🇵

[@toughharley1903]

Im curious, how big of a tv can you buy in Japan? Your apartment is cozy and nice, good price for a three bedroom

[@hangswithchristian]

Oh some of the TVs you can buy are enormous but at that point, I’d just be getting a projector! Thanks for watching legend - we are so lucky to have found an apartment this size, in this location, for this price!

[@maciv33]

Hello. I'm watching from Nara.

[@hangswithchristian]

Hey mate! Thanks so much for watching 🙋🏽‍♂️ And from Nara, you live there? I’ve been to Nara so many times. Such a nice area 🇯🇵

[@ChunkyTanker81]

It’s a very nice place and not that much more from your last apartment but does it have the same charm and character as the last apartment. You did get my name right

[@hangswithchristian]

Hey Ian! Awesome to hear from ya again legend and glad I got it right haha Thanks so much for watching, love hearing the feedback ✌🏽 Having more space definitely makes the biggest difference hey. I’d love even more space to move and live but I think this is a great first step on that journey with the family now! Appreciate it legend 🙋🏽‍♂️🇯🇵

[@louis7884]

That's an awesome appartement ! And for that price 😮 I will be starting a one year program at Genkijacs Fukuoka in October and I have a hard time finding good appartement options, the private appartements offered by the school being extensive ! Do you have any advice ? Like maybe for finding a short term place and then looking for something better when I am in Fukuoka ? Thank you in advance, and congratulations for getting married, that's awesome 😁

[@hangswithchristian]

Hey Louis! That’s fantastic news. You will have an amazing time! All of the teachers and admin staff are incredibly supportive. To be honest, my best advice would be to go through to school, at least at the start. it’s a little bit more expensive outright but all your expenses are generally included and you don’t have to pay any of the crazy move fees. Have you asked the school for their connections with companies that rent to students? Generally trying to rent an apartment on a student Visa comes with a lot of difficulties as minimum contracts for rentals in Japan are generally two years. Have you also looked at a share house option? I know the school has connections to provide them if they are available and they are generally a lot cheaper! I hope that helps legend and I appreciate the support 🙋🏽‍♂️🇯🇵

[@louis7884]

@@hangswithchristian Thank you so much for your answer legend ! I really appreciate it. I did as you said and will be staying at a school accommodation for the first two months to get started, and then I will see with school contacts and share houses, it will be easier being there in person ! I can't wait to get to Fukuoka and start this new adventure, thank you again and have a great day :)

[@hangswithchristian]

Hey buddy! That’s so awesome to hear. The school is a really supportive place for students. They are really kind. Glad you got a spot through the school! How long is your course? You’ll have a blast in Fukuoka and starting in a beautiful month of autumn 🍂

[@louis7884]

@@hangswithchristian I can't wait ! I will be doing the year program and then I will see if I want to keep studying/ stay to work or move back. How long do you you have left on the program ? Yeah I am happy to be arriving in autumn I think it's the perfect timing :)

[@hangswithchristian]

Oh that’s so great buddy! Yeah I think the majority of the students came on the year program but of you want to extend with the school, it’s getting soo busy so always try to apply as early as possible! Either way, you’ll have alot of fun and will see some people there I have interviewed in my videos haha And absolutely? Autumn is just so stunning plus the weather is at such a nice temperature 🍂 I’m soo looking forward to it!

[@itsnoah3322]

what camera you use?? also here from Indiana. Just stumbled upon your content.

[@hangswithchristian]

Hey Noah! Actually I use a few cameras but my favourite right now has been the DJI Pocket 3. Ive had this question after a bit and I’m looking at doing a whats in my camera bag video and how I use them for making videos. Something you’d be interested in? I’d love to hear your feedback! Thanks mate 🙋🏽‍♂️🇯🇵

[@Shiva.waswani]

Hey love your videos, bro by the way I'm from Pakistan I want to ask how it is living in Fukuoka .Is it different from Tokyo or Osaka.how it's renting situation for foreigners there plz share❤❤

[@hangswithchristian]

Hey buddy, thanks for watching all the way from Pakistan! 🇵🇰 That’s so awesome to hear ✌🏽 Yeah, living here is amazing and the lifestyle is a lot more chill and relaxed. Great city, all of your required infrastructure for domestic and international travel and I would say about half the cost of living compared to Tokyo or more. Renting has the same problems for foreigners all across Japan unfortunately. But I found a company recently that I’m looking at making a video for that might be able to help with that situation so stay tuned legend🙋🏽‍♂️🇯🇵

[@Shiva.waswani]

@@hangswithchristian thanks it gives me a sense of relief that when I come to Japan I won't have renting issues 👍👍❤️❤️

[@hangswithchristian]

Absolutely and you will always have access to amazing food! Haha Wishing you all the best on your journey legends 🙋🏽‍♂️🇯🇵

[@sheilasurratt]

I bought the same Studio Ghibli bank for my sons 7 years ago, but for some reason ours plays “Do You Know the Muffin Man”, 😂. It’s a bit creepy, actually!! 😅

[@hangswithchristian]

Haha OMG really? Was it a legit one or from some place else? I actually love that, so funny anyone that goes to use it that loves Ghibli, then questions if they knew who it was in the first place haha

[@sheilasurratt]

@@hangswithchristian I bought it online from what I assumed was a legitimate shop, but it was so long ago that I don’t recall. It looks exactly like yours and works fine! I remember that the description said it would play music from the film, so we were surprised with the seemingly random chip! 😂 We still get a kick out of it, though! 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@sheilasurratt]

I hate to seem rude, but it was probably a bootleg from China…

[@hangswithchristian]

Haha hey, in the end if it looks like it thats the main thing and if anything, you maybe have a rarer one which I personally think is even cooler 🤣 🙋🏽‍♂️

[@sheilasurratt]

Yes indeed! Anyway, your new apartment looks great! I wish you and your family well, and good luck with your channel! ✌️👏✨

[@seanfoster671]

So we live in Florida and our power bill alone is $300 USD..... I want to be in Japan lol

[@hangswithchristian]

OMG haha that is so wild, that’s paying for half my rent! Though, to be fair, I haven’t got the first power bill yet for our 3 aircon units running constantly during summer. So Im really nervous about that! Thanks for watching mate 🙋🏽‍♂️🇯🇵

[@PieDivide]

i see that Nintendo Switch 👀👀👀 i gotta ask, what sorts of games do you like to play?

[@hangswithchristian]

Haha I don’t play games too much tbh! Sometimes I just need a 20 minutes distraction from my mind buzzing constantly so I jump onto Fall guys or Mario Odyssey right now. You play also? Recs please!?

[@PieDivide]

ooh nice nice! i do, very much into games! it's hard not to recommend Breath of The Wild, but be warned it can be exceedingly distracting! if you're after another game you can play short bursts of however, i would highly recommend checking out Balatro!! it's a critical thinking poker-themed game, where you can use a bunch of jokers to play ridiculously high-scoring hands. very addictive hahaha

[@PieDivide]

ooh nice nice! i do, very much into games! it's hard not to recommend Breath of The Wild, but be warned it can be exceedingly distracting! if you're after another game you can play short bursts of however, i would highly recommend checking out Balatro!! it's a critical thinking poker-themed game, where you can use a bunch of jokers to play ridiculously high-scoring hands. very addictive hahaha

[@hangswithchristian]

Haha awesome! Thanks for the recommendations buddy. Im not a big gamer but I do actually love strategy or organization games. I figure it helps me in life so again, I want to maximise my time and if I can improve something while playing to help me in real life, Im so down haha

[@mrbHanoi]

Rent 1 year then buy

[@hangswithchristian]

Yeah I’m set on buying a house in the future, but would rather get a loan than paying outright. So need to wait and build relationship with banks here can take a while unfortunately!

[@typerightseesight]

close that door man thats dumb. lol

[@hangswithchristian]

Kitchen door? 🚪 Nah mate, we’d be opening it every 2 seconds using that hallway to get to the bathroom and office. Just wish we could remove it altogether but we can’t store it anywhere! Haha drives me mental but the setup is the best way 👍🏽