What $2,000 Gets You in Tokyo VS LA

Tokyo VS Los Angeles - what about $2,000 per month gets you in rent!
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[@jeanetteoconnor464]

I wish she’d gone through this with someone more familiar with Japanese apartments to really give a sense of what you are seeing and why it is like that. That apartment is huge for Japan. There would likely never be a walk in closet, the kitchen is very standard and better than most for that price range. And yeah intercom not throw back to the 90’s lol. Really good learning opportunity for how people live differently and what the expectations are. Most Japanese fridges are very small because they buy fresh groceries almost everyday. 😀

[@aginger808]

Jeanette O'Connor yes, I was thinking similarly. I live in Okinawa and everything seems very standard Japanese. I found myself a little annoyed because we as Americans sometimes just don’t understand the difference in culture.

[@movie30000]

True; to see from their perspective what every feature was meant for and on local basis, how they would rate it.

[@rabidfollower]

I've seen US apartments that have intercom phones like that too -- usually for speaking to the management or security downstairs.

[@rolandaustria7926]

Actually, I live just half an hour away from Shinjuku and Shibuya in a 2-bedroom apartment with a dining-kitchen that I just pay 460 USD monthly. Here's how it looks like inside and out in my neighborhood >>> imgur.com/gallery/dAic8pl

[@greatest_bumble_bee_dude]

2 babes 🐣 🐣 on this youtube video Even better - I like those 2 cheeky chicks 🐣 🐣

[@richardwang3913]

The calligraphy said "家天爱人" which means love other people just like loving your families.

[@keviny3432]

It is actually 敬天愛人 - respect heaven, love people. The word 敬 (respect) is written in a very stylized fashion and it is admittedly easy to mistake it as 家 (family).

[@richardwang3913]

@@keviny3432 Thanks for your correction!

[@keviny3432]

@@richardwang3913 You're welcome. If you google images for 敬天愛人 , you'll find even less recognizable renderings of that word.

[@keviny3432]

Also want to add that at 2:35 the word 凛 has the literal meaning of "cold", but also means "cool and dignified." It is meant as a kind of ideal to aspire to.

[@towada1066]

@@keviny3432 It's an extremely famous quote from Saigo Takamori,... hmmm,... I think ' revere Heaven, love mankind ' sounds better in English ... makes me wonder if resident is from Kagoshima! (^_^)

[@thatPTpharmacist]

You should do what $2000 gets you in London vs LA

[@ShaferHart]

Rain. Lots.

[@thatPTpharmacist]

Shafer Hart don’t forget depressing grey clouds 😩 when there is no rain

[@TIKTOK-bj1zc]

Take it to Africa too

[@kiwizlucks4947]

@@TIKTOK-bj1zc You get a cardboard box and no water.

[@TIKTOK-bj1zc]

@@kiwizlucks4947 😂😂😂😂😂

[@ThePhrozenPhoenix]

There really is no “downtown Tokyo.” Asian cities aren’t designed outwards from a central location the way American and European cities are. Not sure how much of Tokyo she explored while she was there, but every district of Tokyo (like Shibuya, Shinjuku, Roppongi, Ueno, Asakusa, etc) all are super unique from each other and equally filled with people and things to do.

[@liyexiang666]

oh yes we do have a downtown area in every city. the only city in the world do not look like that is actually LA

[@barbiemichaels]

Fun fact: In Poland when you invite someone, you ask them NOT to take off their shoes. It means that you appreciate their visit and you dont mind cleaning the house afterwards. Usually when we go to a house party, we wear some sort of elegant shoes and we dont want to switch it for the slippers, when visiting someone :D

[@subPlayer第二主人]

日本ではその代わり靴下にも気を使ってるんですよ。

[@originalsandwich9041]

Just say your feet are crusty. We understand girl.

[@Giuliaroe]

Wooowww!

[@lornamarie5544]

Whatever, you take your dirty outside germ ridden shoes off when you come into my house. Full stop non negotiable 🤚🏽🚫⛔️

[@simak2391]

@@lornamarie5544 this

[@stamat1a]

About the walk in closet... In Europe we don't really use walk in closets and I've also watched some Asian shows in which they just had wardrobes, no "walk in" lol

[@goldy4282]

I am from Europe and i have a friend who got an walk in closet

[@foodfortunefuckingfame6160]

A lot of the time it comes down to space as well. There is more space in australia and america.

[@stamat1a]

@@foodfortunefuckingfame6160 Idk about that. I live in a two floor house in a town and i have the built in wall closet.

[@000AnnA000D]

i second that

[@Landyra]

My mom and dad both have walk in closets in our house, but they had to build both of them because they weren’t in the house layout before. Generally, I don’t see them very often here in Europe and view them as a luxury. I’d never expect a place to have one.

[@suzukikanami]

"This is a good spot to take your shoes off" 😂😂😂😂 In Japan, that is exactly where you MUST take your shoes off. No option. I hope people watching this doesn't think it is an option....I noticed she is wearing shoes in the bathroom... I understand that it may be wet but your shoes should be left at the entrance. Wearing shoes beyond "Genkan" (entrance) in Japan is a big no no. This apartment is pretty large and good and the kitchen is normal but you would be paying $2000+ because it is in Shinjuku where land is very expensive. You are really paying $2,000 for the location. I think you can get much newer and modern place for $2000 if you go other parts of tokyo or near by cities. As public transportation is really good in Japan, most of people would not care to live in places like Shinjuku. Most of young professionals that work in Tokyo pay much less than $2000 a month for 1 bedroom apartment. $2000 can get you much nicer apartments, still at good convenient location. She should have gone with a realtor.

[@user-fm2oy2jb3f]

CammieCammie 👍🏻

[@feikodelavieter7515]

she's just endearing about it, and does clearly say at the start this is a first time she looks 'to rent' outside of the usa, it is nice to go into this all american; picking the wrong spot, having the wrong expectation as its not an american house etc. for me, i'd never expect a walk-in closet anywhere and will be shocked if my usa house has one. etc etc. so its nice to see her surprises.

[@riotmakerzify]

Shoes in the shower is 🤢

[@nntflow7058]

She is comparing that Shinjuku apartment with Downtown LA which is the equivalent of LA's Shinjuku. So it's a good comparison.

[@jennay704]

Completely agree. Maybe you should do the video instead. =)

[@philippinelebarroisdorgeva9874]

For the Japanese apartment, it is an intercom on the wall, not a phone!

[@000AnnA000D]

4:40 "the fridge is small but it would work for one person" i never saw a european home with a fridge thats a lot bigger. this would pretty much be normal in europe for a 5 people family

[@michelbruns]

AnnaDaA it is small.. there are way bigger ones in Europe our is slightly bigger but my uncle and my neighbor have way bigger ones

[@NilsHedstrom]

Really?? In Sweden that would be a laughably small fridge. With exception of tiny student apartments I've never seen any fridge that small. Usually, it's much taller than you are and if it's at a family home you'd often have two, one fridge and one freezer.

[@jsmith7870]

I love these videos bc they help me realize that I never want to move to LA ever.

[@JKwiatkowski94]

Yea, it's not nearly as "glam" as people think. I live in Nashville and will soon be moving to Tampa and I would choose both of these cities over LA any day. Quality of life is so much better.

[@shinatsuki8957]

In my opinion, i would choose LA apartment lol. More space and looks nicer

[@JKwiatkowski94]

@@shinatsuki8957 Oh 100%. That Japanese apartment was dark and depressing tbh lol

[@gamegodsofficial6084]

LA is tha shit. If you havent been then you're missing out. Easily the BEST place in the us.

[@eagann92]

Lol. same though.

[@crackrat6166]

It’s as if she did absolutely zero research before going to Japan. Oh wait, she didn’t do any research. 🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️

[@benscilantro7207]

😂 ur profile pic makes this so much more funny

[@spark_6710]

Sadly ,yes !💜🥁🐉🎵🎤🎶💕💞Please syay safe !

[@Pls26]

2000$ a month is sooo much. I was thinking about doing my internship in LA but there is no waaaay i could afford that. Here in Holland I pay €400 a month for almost the same amount of square feet 😂 Edit: yes i know i cant compaire a 1 bedroom in LA to my house shared with roommates in a city in Holland. I’ts just a lot of money to me and thats the only reason I commented this 😂🤦🏽‍♀️

[@andreiplane8380]

But there's a reason you pay €400 a month because the place where your at in Holland probably isn't very attractive or exciting.

[@iloveyouverymuch22]

If prices were 400 in l.a everybody would be moving there. Of course

[@andreiplane8380]

@@iloveyouverymuch22 There's already too many people moving here now. 😂

[@veggiebea]

Paid $2600 a month in Amsterdam on a canal when I lived there 5 years ago. Amsterdam is expensive too!

[@mken23]

Shelby embellishes a lot as well.

[@montisara98]

Not a phone 😂 It’s the intercom! I’m surprise that you never seen one! How are the intercoms in LA? In Italy they’re always like that 😅 but yeah probably the more modern houses have a screen?

[@FrancescaRamone]

I'm italian and I also paused the vid and sprinted to the comments section haha xxx

[@AntonioDellElceUK]

we have intercoms in London too 🤔🤔🤔

[@sarahcolley1683]

@MrHoppers002 ive lived in several and have never had one

[@sarahcolley1683]

@MrHoppers002 but you said apartments in America... I've lived in apartments in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Florida, California, and Colorado old ones and new ones and have also been to other people's homes. I've literally only seen one intercom and it was in a new house that my friends parents specifically ordered when they built the home. Just saying, I think they're pretty rare here.

[@sarahcolley1683]

@MrHoppers002 ah yeah that makes sense. I think 50-70s were pretty big on intercoms and other "luxury" tech of the time

[@Ayasstudio]

I’m living in japan, and the Japanese apartment you chose is just bad one. There are a lot better ones in Tokyo actually.

[@kvtxure4125]

true omg it was so ugly

[@jzesu9889]

Tokyo is very large, of all the things she had ended up with is this lmao.

[@FashionFoodie]

LOVE THESE!! Keep going! Compare what it is like to live in LA vs. Paris, LA vs. Amsterdam.... Love this, make it into an international series!

[@brittneyrichardsonexperien3846]

It’s so crazy how the price varies so much across our world for something that may be much smaller and more pricey

[@NickyNicest]

@@kiwizlucks4947 exactly why they’re not. Because everybody still wants to move there so they’ll keep going up and up until a major earthquake hits and it is consumed by the ocean. Then you can live there for free

[@MichaelGordonFinance]

One thing that is important about Japanese architecture is that they have much more flexible building codes than in the United States. For instance, some buildings can be rather narrow. As a result, there is literally not much of a "housing crisis" in Japan because supply is able to meet demand.

[@ShelbyChurch]

That’s so interesting I didn’t know that!

[@MichaelGordonFinance]

Shelby Church I am pretty sure that the building codes are set by the national legislature, too, so it stops the “not in my backyard” types from micromanaging how buildings are made city by city.

[@Sophia-cy5pm]

6:19 Tsk tsk, you broke one of the cardinal rules in Japan. Take your shoes off in the Genkan next time.

[@chiefjudge8456]

It's called the entry way. You're speaking English not Japanese, weeb.

[@LoremIpsumPeach]

@@chiefjudge8456 Um, she can speak any language she wants lol. she doesn't need your permission :)

[@seansswamp]

Chief Judge ughhh 🙄🙄

[@spark_6710]

COOL ! You know GENKAN ! 👍💜💜💜🥁🎵🐉🎤🎶💕💞Please stay safe !

[@meme_enthusiast3021]

@@chiefjudge8456 No its really called a genkan, that's like telling someone to call a baguette bread because your speaking English not French.

[@sofeels_]

That bathroom is very typical for Japan. I also find it very weird (I live in Europe) but it's very, very typical for Japan. Shinjuku is a really cool area to live in in my opinion. There's lots to do and it's located pretty centrally in Tokyo. I think walk in closets are more of an american thing. We don't really have them in Europe either. Also, for the price, the kitchen is actually pretty "big" for Tokyo. They often cram the kitchen in one wall of the living room to save space (this happens in Tokyo mostly).

[@stamat1a]

How am I so invested in this? I am just a 15 year-old in Greece...

[@semelipetala6378]

Σε νιώθω

[@gamegodsofficial6084]

Because even at 15 you're smart enough to know you have a future and to know that there is a whole world out there besides the place you live

[@hecate_emi]

Και γω σε νιωθω! 😂😂😂

[@stamat1a]

@@semelipetala6378 ΧΑΧΑΧΑ

[@stamat1a]

@@hecate_emi τι γίνεται ρε παιδιά; πολυκοσμία βλέπω 😂😂

[@Kiki09012]

i dont think youll find walk in closets in most of europe or asia (unless its a rich persons house)

[@sofeels_]

At 3:20 we can see that you walked inside the apartment with your shoes on... it's very disrespectful to do that in a country where no one wears shoes inside... If I rented that airbnb after you for example, I would expect that everyone staying there before me would've also taken their shoes off at the entryway. And before people who have never stayed in an airbnb in japan try to defend you, I've yet to see an airbnb in japan where they don't specifically ask you to take your shoes off when entering the apartment. Just trying to educate you on something you might not have been fully aware of.

[@allantaylor356]

Shoes off outside!

[@decetutt]

Here come the "in *insert location here* you could get a mansion for that price" comments

[@LukesYTube]

People never seem to understand your not really paying a price for the property. Your paying for the location, the convience like close to trainline (Tokyo especially so).

[@kiwizlucks4947]

@@LukesYTube exactly, so many people wanna move to la but the prices are to high for some people, if the prices were lower then everybody would move there, simple as that.

[@v1nigra3]

luke james they all understand, they just know it’s ridiculous and a silly trend really establishing an excuse to make things costly

[@nntflow7058]

"In Louisiana, we pay $500 for 3 bedroom apartments where people make $2,000 in wages." I can't wait for those idiots to write comments like these.

[@spark_6710]

@@LukesYTube Yes, we pay mostly for the locations ! Real estate rules as they say "Location ,location ,location "! She could've done so much nicer in a different ,more trendy & safer / cleaner areas for that price ,even cheaper !💜🥁🎵🐉🎤🎶💕💞Please stay safe !

[@rafsanAhmed93]

Why cant US have vending machines like that in street filled with awsome foods?

[@rabidfollower]

@MrHoppers002 The reason is not fear of vandalism, as there are tons of kiosks in America selling newspaper, DVDs, soft drinks, etc. The reason, I believe, is that various corporations can't reach a deal in sharing their products in a common location.

[@rafsanAhmed93]

@ᑕᗝᗝᒪ ᒪᒪᗩᗰᗩ ッ😂😂 all i want is some awsome foods like instant noodles in vending machine instead of same pepsi or lays

[@rabidfollower]

@MrHoppers002 Rain, snow, millions of people touching, etc., are going to make the kiosks look beat up. Pretty much all structures in a crowded area such as post office boxes, light posts, roads, etc. will look like crap without regular maintenance.

[@kiwizlucks4947]

Basically because people dont walk around everywhere in the United states and people dont care about a fucking vending machine here.

[@voli293]

@MrHoppers002 double t they'll be vandalized lol. These things tend to happen every where. Also dont think they prevent competitions if its things like ramen, coffee, etc. I'd assume it would work like any vending machine. Also foot traffic depends on the area. Like... its HUGE in New york and beachy areas. Theme parks or whatever. That point seemed a little silly to me. It would be fun to just go to the park and get some ramen in near vending machine and just eat it on one of the benches/tables

[@krichard8509]

*This was a good way to write your trip off from a tax perspective.* 😉

[@barrettish]

That’s actually not a typical Tokyo apartment, it’s more of a converted space in an old office building. Space-wise, it looks pretty good for that price point, especially if it was near the central Shinjuku area. I think the typical person/couple with a $2k budget would opt for a more typical apartment though. My last studio was about $950 and my current place (yet to make a video) is just under $1,800/mo. They’re both outside of the Yamanote train loop but within 15 mins from Shinjuku, and my current place has amenities like a concierge desk and relatively large balcony. Shinjuku is actually downtown, Tokyo, though. There are several “downtowns” in the city and (Shinjuku, Shibuya, Ikebukuro, Shinagawa, Marunouchi, etc) as it’s not like an American city and also because Tokyo is just huge. Hope you had a good trip!

[@El-Wifer]

Even if it were a phone and not an intercom, I think it is adorable that you think it is a throw back to the 90’s. It’s how we communicated for 100 years. Very interesting video. Thank you for doing it.

[@syi8729]

The pic says"人爱天家"，translate into English by every single words ,are "people, love, heaven, home." ❤️ it's a great blessing.

[@TimzOfficial]

大傻子 I’m just curious and I’m not sure if you know but... what’s easier to learn, Japanese or Korean?

[@nestonr1689]

@@TimzOfficial The grammer is similar but i recommend to learn japanese

[@skzl0vebot]

TimzOfficial i would say korean just based on the fact that korean has an actual alphabet. where as japanese (as far as i know) has multiple writings systems

[@keviny3432]

The last word is not "home," but actually "respect" (敬). And it should be read from right to left, as is the custom of old kanji writings: respect heaven, love people.

[@sandycodfish]

I speak Chinese Ur name means big stupid person right?

[@KeepitWausome]

Definitely a pretty typical bathroom for Japan - I’ve always thought the separate shower room makes a lot of sense. Many places I stayed in even had a separate room for the toilet - it’s own little room apart from the rest of the bathroom!

[@esmeraldaalvarez-actress]

You really went to Tokyo and managed to make 3 different KZbin videos about it. I’m impressed with your work ethic lol

[@gamegodsofficial6084]

I wouldnt call that... work ethic. But hey if you enjoy the content thats something different.

[@AntoniaX]

Shelby it is not a phone 😂 4:45 It is an intercom with the entry of the building so you can talk and buzz people in.

[@ShelbyChurch]

Ohhhh hahaha

[@TJGilmour]

@MrHoppers002 most apartments at least in LA have a system where the intercom at the gate outside actually calls your cell phone automatically and lets you confirm if you want the gate/door to open for your guest or not. much more modern but it's been that way for awhile now. never seen an apartment with a big phone like that inside the unit

[@movie30000]

Iphone

[@victorhansen839]

I just step upon this channel and now it has become my favourite channel on KZbin!

[@brittneyrichardsonexperien3846]

$2,100 in Kansas City would get you something extremely luxurious

[@aidanpayan6919]

Brittney Richardson You’re 👏 Paying 👏 For 👏 Location 👏 no one wants to live in Missouri sorry

[@gamegodsofficial6084]

Oh I bet. LA housing is out of control. Pretty much everywhere outside of a metropolis at 2000 for a home you're living like a small time Rapper.

[@v1nigra3]

Adam Wensten definitely would rather live at Missouri

[@advertorialpro5242]

Adam Wensten 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯😂

[@AllenHart999]

Thanks for all the work you put into these videos.

[@stephanieyr]

As a non-American I'm always shocked at how much space you guys think you need in a living environment. An enormous fridge and a walk-in closet is highly uncommon in most areas of the world. My partner and I share a closet smaller than the one in the Tokyo apartment. Here in London 3-4 people would be living in an apartment the size of the LA one shown. Waaaayyyyy too much space for one person.

[@whatever5922]

Steffi Yasemin Renique considering how big the country is I think we deserve more space :)

[@stephanieyr]

@@whatever5922 ​Sure, you're able to have more living space at a lower cost because you've got a lot of land mass for a relatively smaller population. But the question is do you really need all that space? :) I know I thought I did when I used to live in California but since moving away I realised I just bought a ton of unnecessary stuff to fill all that space. Owning less stuff now makes me happier, but to each their own! Just some food for thought. :)

[@whatever5922]

Steffi Yasemin Renique i myself don’t own a lot of things, everything I own fits in my car (minus bed and furniture) but yes I get your point

[@rabidfollower]

I think Monica won this week's video battle of the Church sisters. Monica's video found a very clever hotel booking hack, and Shelby didn't know what an intercom phone was.

[@Rishi-ql8jj]

I think Shelby can start the business of comparing house rents around the world Also a tip: Keep the rent prices updated as they change over period of time

[@user-on7et9ok6r]

i fucking love your content. you should totally get more into the culture of finance/economics, real estate, living expenses etc etc

[@nikkisaoka1104]

In Tokyo, my mom and I lived in Minato-ku (which is more of a wealthy area) and paid 1500 for a small studio. I lived there for 6 YEARS. my bed was basically my room lol but loved the area and how convenient the station was.

[@DragosRoute66]

Do Paris vs LA, or New York (Manhattan) vs LA, or London vs LA!

[@ShaferHart]

Actually, that looks like good bang for your money... for downtown LA. Expected worse.

[@MousyLeigh]

I always love your videos. You are such and inspiration to us new youtubers

Picture says “I love crispy fried chicken” 😂

[@a.wheeler7731]

u serious? lol

[@lilacharlotte4068]

@@a.wheeler7731 no lol

[@Bobby-ne6vi]

@@a.wheeler7731 2nd char says love, 3rd char say sky, so maybe

[@Chris-hp9be]

No it says “get out of my home”

[@grace_from_dogville]

Both apartment are in central districts but Tokyo apartment was smaller and more expensive, not a surprise. But if you go to Hong Kong and compare the price your jaw will drop.

[@jeffharper6259]

The diagonal orientation of the toilet is often used so that the user is not squished against a wall or facing a wall and it makes cleaning around it much easier.

[@SpidermanandJeny]

Btw, Shinjuku is home to part of the main areas of Tokyo. Tokyo is a prefecture, not a city. Shinjuku is sometimes called a city itself. Shinjuku is the financial center of Japan and is home to the world's busiest train station. (maybe it's been overtaken in ridership)

[@robertpontius5269]

The shower/tub is called a Fudro. There should have been a small round plastic stool about 10" round and 8" off the floor. You sit on the stool and shower. That is why the controls are so low. After you have washed off you soak in the tub. They like very hot temperatures, I always come out red. After you have soaked you shower again. The tub soaking opens the pores in your skin, the second shower cleans the pores. After you rinse you get in the tub a second time and rinse the soap, if any, out of your pores. When you get out you use the shower a third time to rinse off in straight cold water. The cold water closes the pores. You will never feel cleaner than you do after a Fudro. The refrigerator is actual quite large. You typically buy only 1 day of food at a time. So nothing is stored. Buy cook eat.

[@RachelDex]

I don't understand the hype around dishwashers. I mean, like it actually takes that long just to wash a few plates and cups etc with your hands?! I've never had a dishwasher, i don't see the point. Wash up items you use as you use them, simple 🤷‍♀️

[@simonef.7584]

Rachel B •Farmiga Fan• I hate doing dishes so it‘s better than letting a lot of stuff sit around because you hate doing it

[@RachelDex]

@@simonef.7584 I don't enjoy housework but it's part of every day life, you just get on with it. Clean as you go then it doesn't build up

[@simonef.7584]

@@RachelDex I'd rather move everything into the dishwasher and let it do the work. Then it's not like the dirty dishes are sitting around

[@harryboi6441]

That “Phone” is most probably a Speaking link to the front door downstairs if Someone buzzes.

[@lalruatdikavarte7943]

Nice video and very informative and very entertaining and very satisfaction.

[@carableu]

I really enjoy the apartment comparison tours!

[@chelseabrearley3636]

Most fridges internationally are smaller. Our fridges in the states are HUGE.

[@chineseslaves1971]

I like the LA apartment, so long as you can save enough. The historically intact features, view, gym, and sunny apartment along with location is worth it if you can save. Not buying a car if you don’t have to will make your life much financially easier and if you never have to use one by living there it’s worth it. If you can buy in the same area I would aim for that.

[@skybaby444]

Your courage to put yourself out there is admirable. I’d love to see you react to this video in 20 years.

[@scratchymaster]

Proximity to train station is a big factor to Tokyo rent prices. A 5min walk can charge much more than a 20min walk.

[@samiaramzy74]

Thank goodness for great content from you and your sister. Love the editing, narrating, and videography.

[@landmatesaustralia]

Love this new take on your channel, so interesting and informative for so many people. Thanks for using your platform in such a great way!

[@Conqwest13]

Is downtown LA actually walkable? Something similar to DT Chicago? Like shops/restaurants and stuff on the street?

[@gabbystarbear23]

Conqwest13 I’m sure a lot of the DTLA places that are walkable distance are usually really expensive and “trendy” but at night dtla can get veryyyy creepy so I wouldn’t feel safe

[@ShelbyChurch]

It is pretty walkable!

[@etaalaniz9121]

It is! It has amazing spots to eat too.

[@AntonioDellElceUK]

You can also take the "metro" to Santa Monica Pier

[@AntonioDellElceUK]

@@gabbystarbear23 yes agree I have been to "Bestia DTLA" and the area around was so creepy.....and that restaurant is all hype... and bad manners 😤😤

[@japanesesmiles8515]

Interesting vlog! Thank you for sharing😊🇯🇵🌸😊🇯🇵🌸

[@feliperenault3936]

That apartment is actually big for Japan standard. I was there last year, and where I stayed was the size of the bedroom. The showers are also normally like that in Japan and Korea. In some places, the shower is actually right above the toilet.

[@feliperenault3936]

Domo Migato Nope. I am talking about a shower and toilet in the same room.

[@feliperenault3936]

Domo Migato Ok.

[@im.m]

I love these series!!

[@jennyhammond9261]

Although I'm not familiar with Japan, in many countries, buying more clothes than what you could possibly wear in 2 weeks is not a thing. Some countries do not replace things until they are broken and can't be repaired. Updating a kitchen just for the sake of it, wouldn't be a thing.

[@AdamJBell]

Honestly LA takes the win on this one! who agrees?

[@tenminutetokyo2643]

There are actually quite a few good cheap apartments in Tokyo - if you just go a bit outside the central area. $800 will get you a lot.

[@etaalaniz9121]

Your friends apartment is really cute. I love that it's a more open concept!

[@SpidermanandJeny]

Dish washers are very uncommon in Japan. Also, Shinjuku is very expensive. Basically no one in Japan has central air. That stove is bigger than most apartments, which are usually 2 burner stoves.

[@tinx1463]

I always find your videos very informative...thank you

[@cajomana]

Taking your shoes off before entering the house is a sign of respect in most asian cultures. You will see in many asian cultures that they wear house slippers inside. And often there are separate "bathroom slippers." I understand it is wet inside the bathroom because the shower isn't separated by walls (most of the time), but it's an absolute no no to wear your shoes inside the bathroom/house. So if you see rubber slippers inside the bathroom use those! They aren't randomly placed there or forgotten, they are there for guests.

[@ThanhMaiOFFICIAL]

Wow! Definitely an eye-opener for me 👍

[@marcool4763]

Bro I love that LA apartment layout

[@pietroparker6533]

Noice video & vacation reviews 👍

[@DianaEricJ]

Funny story, I knew about the shower in bathrooms from traveling so much, but most Americans don’t. We hosted several exchange students from various countries and heard horror stories from other hosts warning us to explain how to use the shower and toilet. Several of them had students shower outside of the bathtub thinking that the heating vent was a drain for the water. Major water damage! 🤦‍♀️

[@ItsMeDanyell]

Anyone notice that this video is from March and everyone over there is wearing the mandatory masks while she’s walking around all Plain Jane? We had just found out about COVID publicly in the US around this time. I’m ot judging Shelby, just observing how fucked up America handled this situation...

[@samuel.fraser]

It's my bday and you're the best female vlogger ever!

[@kayakaliszuk4140]

Her voice just got me so annoyed bc she had just about no clue what she was talking about in Japan. If she when there with someone that understood why the apparent is like that for a reason.

[@NickyNicest]

You chose to watch the video. Maybe don’t if you’re just gonna be negative

[@rachelolsen3428]

My brother-in-law lives in Japan and this is definitely better than standard. That kitchen is pretty big, and I've never heard of walk in closets in Japan. The fridge is small because they shop for fresh groceries everyday. I've also never heard of amenities like a hot tub in Japan (although just because I've never heard of these things doesn't mean they don't exist). You should $2000/mo for LA vs Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh is one of the cheapest cities to live in, and my husband and I have a 3 bedroom apartment with a dishwasher and walk in closet for $1100/mo.

[@ElizaLovez]

Ok Shelby, I think your LA friend is bit of a hoarder. lmaooo. She's like, "there's not much storage space" but she literally had storage space everywhere. That's a decent LA apartment too for $2000. It's pretty spacious. She's so funny lol. Love her.

[@eliseeeeg]

it's so interesting to me how the people you talk to living in LA with the amenities don't use them! I live in Scottsdale, Arizona and amenities are huge out here but we also use them so much! pools and nice outdoor areas are such a selling point and we use them at least 8+ months out of the year

[@Maverickgouda]

I think with some amenities we could use very routinely and certain others it isn’t so much about actually using them as having “access” or “just in case”. I’m all for them

[@igormatejkowski4296]

4:44 that is not a phone, that is how you answer and open the door lmao

[@The_Superyacht_Paint_Expert]

Great vids! You’re really killing it out here. It be cool to see LA vs Fort Lauderdale or Miami. $2,200/month 3bedroom 2 bath, 1 car garage. Most of my neighbors are paying $3,600/month. 🤑😩 less than a mile from the beach.

[@bapbap2562]

I absolutely ADORE this apartment. I lived in Tokyo back in 2017-2018 and this is definitely the type of apartment you would never find on gaijinpot or the likes. You’d probably need to reach out to a real estate agent to find something like this. Although there are cuter and more charming apartments that are bigger and much cheaper. I’m assuming it’s $2k probably because it’s in Shinjuku and probably right next to the Yamanote line. But living near Asukusa line or Ginza line would save so much money and give you a better experience than living in the heart of busy Shinjuku. Can’t wait to move back!!

[@lilay2002]

The tokyo apartment doesn't have an elevator because most Japanese loves to walk or have a bit of walking as an exercise everyday

[@ThePecunious]

I wished she collaborated with Emma from Tokidoki Traveller or Sharla in Japan or anyone from Tokyo Creative who live in Tokyo. That would have been amazing!

[@nancynolan4117]

To me, the apartment in Tokyo was choppy, while the one in LA was open. The layout was really odd, even for an airbnb.

[@lynda.grace.14]

Compared to many usual options this Tokyo apartment was HUGE. Not by North American standards, but you can easily pay 3 or 4 thousand dollars for something under 300 square feet.

[@katieSOcrafty]

That’s common in Tokyo, open floor plans are not as in style. I thought it was unusually open. Most apartments have doors to every room.

[@Naufal-sq3oo]

$2000 Jakarta vs Los Angeles $2000 Bali vs Los Angeles

[@RussellNelson330]

I pay 350 a month for my 3 bedroom house and my 3 rentals pay 650 a month each.

[@moviehyperbabe]

where is this

[@RussellNelson330]

I live in canton obio

[@ThePlantUtopia]

Canton Treasure's I live in Columbus, Ohio and rent down here for a 1 bedroom is $800 to $1000 a month. $350 to $650 for a house would be nice. You can’t find a house for that here except one that is falling apart, needs a lot of work and is in a scary part of town.

[@RussellNelson330]

Yeah I buy foreclosure properties and rent them. Just sold a barberton house for 86k that I paid 37k for the foreclosed house. Had 14k in repairs. My home I have mortgage of 28 k left with 10 years left. Make min payment. I have very high credit and i also buy and sell trade. Check out investment joy on KZbin and meet Kevin. They give tons advice for free on how to buy homes.

[@fareehamehmood5278]

wow the LA apartment is so nice! would totally prefer that one over the tokyo one!

[@etaalaniz9121]

Same here! it seems less tight in space

[@AngelMartinez-mz6ft]

Big cities are expensive Here in NYC a cheap 1 bed apt is $1700 + with luck 1500 For just a room $800+ is very regular

[@FanciDreama]

I'm so disappointed she doesn't know anything about Japan at all. Most of the information she's giving us in this video is wrong and misleading... It would have been nice to see a person living in Tokyo show us their apartment instead of her just guessing about the culture she has no idea about

[@Hanover-ek4jy]

A friend recently looked at a 900 sq foot 2 bed and 2 bath apt in Santa Monica renting for $3,600 per month!

[@ThePlantUtopia]

But it is Santa Monica, if I could afford it I would live there.

[@ThePlantUtopia]

Ted Joseph I would buy top of the line Tesla if I could afford it.

[@Yojessicaflores]

Your videos make my life for real..best content online.

[@darrelhicks9740]

I would love to see Philadelphia vs. LA, Chicago vs. LA, or DC vs. LA

[@RaRFtv]

Do you want to work as a real estate agent?

[@user-ix5wr5vf1v]

Well that was interesting. Great work!

[@tristanbergmann7978]

I was just watching the music video for KICKBACK and noticed you in the background!!! It caught me off guard. I love your videos though.😃

[@xSPiTFiRE42x]

This is a really good deal. Shibuya is much more expensive. $1500 for a 370sqft studio.

[@yujitsuzuki5439]

Wait, she did not take off shoe at entrance????????

[@megan.johnson]

yay i’m so glad so is doing these videos now! they are such good quality i love 🤩 smal youtuber btw

[@hussainedahtally5880]

LA apartment looks way better than Tokyo apartments

[@noahspeaker1455]

I wish you had compared the sifferent styles of housing in Japan for different areas. Country side homes are very different!

[@PettankoXO]

Noah Speaker I think for this comparison it works (city vs city living) it would be interesting to see more suburb/countryside HOME comparisons.. not just apartments/condos