Moving to my New Japanese Apartment!

PATREON: / tokidokitraveller Thank you for your patience! Here is my moving journey 🙆🏻‍♀️ Still have a lot of settling in to go but I really love the place!
Also this is atsushi's moving company, I think he is great if you have a smaller amount of stuff to move!
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[@gustavusadolphus425]

"If everyone is ripped off, no-one is" The Japanese moving industry

[@gzignl]

So happy key money is illegal in my country :)

[@XSemperIdem5]

I refer to key money as a legalized scam.

[@Delaney-and-the-Starlight]

On the other hand, you no longer feel bad about complaining and being insistent about quick apartment fixes in the future. Because you are owed it for all that key money!

[@DZ-1987]

"Impera et Libera" Comes to mind, for some reason. Must be the name.

[@meowmeow4272]

Japanese rent is insanely cheap compared to cities in America so it really isnt a rip off. they likely make the barrier to entry high bc every time a tenant moves out there are bigger costs so they bill accordingly and dont totally fūck you every month by having high rent. in America those costs are moved into monthly rent.

[@damemeian]

Truly the queen of Japanese apartment upgrades

[@TokidokiTraveller]

Hehe thank you 😙😙 this is DEFINITELY a big upgrade!

[@leelicayan2549]

That she is!!

[@BryanSeixas]

The queen of- 💀 imfuckinded

[@kenziedayne4234]

@@TokidokiTraveller It really is lovely compared to the last place. So much light! And love the new kitchen, esp. that fridge! Great choice.

[@kenziedayne4234]

@Mark Penhall What does that have to do with anything?

[@Eri94]

The, "No, no, no don't talk to me." I wholly felt that

[@breeze9248]

Yes every time someone calls... I just wanna screem that

[@ignitionxvi]

It is technically not legal in Japan to specifically discriminate against foreigners on housing. The place I currently live had a "no foreigners" clause, but the realtor who I worked with was an awesome Japanese guy who basically said "that's bullshit, we're just going to ignore them". Shoutout to Aoyama-san!

[@coolbones]

There's no "technicality", it is illegal. There are Japanese laws against discrimination. It's something else though if the person doesn't speak Japanese or hasn't been in the country long enough to understand what is and what isn't ok to do. Like americans driving nails into the walls to hang stuff, like in their own country. jesus christ...

[@Kairos_Akuma]

@@coolbones It's more receding to "It's not enfocable by law but alot of people to it anyways and accept this as law "

[@loudemopsychic]

@@coolbones uhhhhhh idk about americans but most places you aren't able to drive nails into the walls with a rental unless you have explicit consent from the landlord + the lease to do so. Idk what you're trying to do with that comparison lmao.

[@user-ij1re3li6f]

The libertarian philosophy has an interesting opinion on discrimination. It shouldn't be forbidden. When you discriminate you limit your options, so you penalize yourself with your choice. If a landowner doesn't want foreigners, there you be fewer people able to rent the place, making it less easy to get a deal and earn the rent. While the place is empty the owner doesn't see the income. And let's not forget that the owner owns the place, it's his/hers to do whatever he/she wants. If the owner wants to leave the place empty, it's an option. If he/she wants to live there, it's another option. Nobody has a right to rent somebody else's place, if this somebody doesn't want you there. It sucks to be discriminated, but people have opinions and preferences, you just have to work with this.

[@jame254]

@@loudemopsychic um America it depends on the landlord and even state laws, some people forget that i guess

[@johnjeziorski461]

Went from “I can’t stretch my arms” to “SO MUCH ROOM FOR ACTIVITIES”

[@illuminatiCorgi]

I'm self employed, and anytime I've mentioned it to a real estate agent, you would think, that had I told them that I make macaroni pictures in my spare room, when I'm actually a construction contractor 😑

[@andreaswillemsen9889]

I was never so excited for somebody else to get approved for an appartment. XD

[@TeeBoyd88]

Right? almost lost it myself, lol.

[@slyderace]

I know what you mean. I was almost tearing up for her out of excitement! :D I've never been so happy for her! :)

[@hello838]

Your journey in japan is incredible. From a tiny apartment to a big apartment.

[@XSemperIdem5]

And from hidden toilet to fancy shmancy toilet.

[@EnigmaDave]

I've never felt so much sympathetic stress before. You're one tough lady, Emma.

[@TheDragonaf1]

First Interviewer: "what is the meaning of this Kanji" Emma: "erm...One moment" Second interviewer: "would you like apparment" Emma: "yes"

[@DiggingForFacts]

The intense joy at finally having certain creature comforts that seem normal for other people is such a mood. I also recently moved and just having your own kitchen with the surface area to be able to cut your veggies and stack dishes without having to do weird quantum puzzles is such an amazing feeling. Having a normal shower to yourself, having the space to store all your belongings and not have half your life stacked up in boxes... I can't remember the last time I felt so elated.

[@MagicFlyingHuman]

I am very looking forward to this

[@callmewaves1160]

Hey Emma, as a fellow sufferer of phone call anxiety, I have a tip for you in regards to this specific type of phone call, just write down everything important, like any important info you might anticipate you will be asked, have it safe in a notebook somewhere that you know you can grab and rattle off the answers to their questions.

[@XSemperIdem5]

I used to make sure I had all the important info I would need on a single page when I made phone calls at my last job. Do not want to fumble with a file when you're speaking to federal government agents 😅

[@JanMyler]

I did exactly this the last time I moved an apartment, it helped tremendously. Only it caused another kind of anxiety, that is if I have the note on me all the time.

[@xxxXKPoPXxxx]

I write a script just for the intro because I have a hard time complaining over stuff

[@PolarBear-rc4ks]

i also pretend im talking to someone I know, like my sibling, or that the person is stupid- helps ease the anxiety lol

[@idontwalkslow]

This is gonna change my life

[@justathumb]

"yes i'm fine with anything stop talking to me stop talkin to me! i dont wana talk anymore!" 😂 my motto 👌

[@Max-my6rk]

Japan is the country making easy things way more complicated

[@masa1044]

that is so true.

[@Numero103]

They are the inventors of gacha after all

[@Xatitionarion]

You should come see Croatia about that :D

[@maggie198333]

Not always, Japan makes many things way easier too.

[@kaliland9296]

When your health problems are caused by stress but your health problems are causing you stress 🥲

[@ScrewFearMe]

Stress -> Health problems Health problems -> Stress

[@kaliland9296]

@@ScrewFearMe there’s a German word for this concept “Teufelskreis” or lit. “Devil’s circle”

[@eyesclosed3709]

Stress -> stress

[@ScrewFearMe]

@@eyesclosed3709 Stress -> stress -> mental health problems -> stress -> mental health problems ad infinitum

[@TokidokiTraveller]

The vicious cycle 💀 I also tried taking a break from work but not working stressed me out too 😂😂

[@Crucial_Realm]

The “do it for her” bit from the simpsons killed me, I’m dying over here :)

[@kemushichan]

welcome...HOME baby!!

[@TokidokiTraveller]

Good to be home!! ❤️❤️😙

[@jemma_mae_]

Ahh so happy for you!! 😃

[@TheStanHill]

Yay! The pricy spicy nice-y apt is here!

[@zapfanzapfan]

Just the office is several times bigger than the apartment that first got me to subscribe :-) Congratulations!

[@Aqualeqa]

The "do it for her" segment really brought a tear to my eye...along with 1 too many cackles, too good haha

[@kate-ne]

Emma, from the bottom of my 💕heart💕, I am so proud of you for getting your dream apartment!!! So many months of searching, so much stress, a true testament to how far you've come with your Japanese lessons...just really really happy for you and hope you have settled in peacefully 😌

[@ShiroVK870]

im gonna dance Kyary pamyu pamyu when i move too That sounds like the best tradition

[@joshinthemoment]

omg moving in JP seems like a nightmare. I moved from malaysia to singapore in 2019. just drove my car down one monday, parked at the HDB, viewed the apartment, and promptly moved in, paid 1 month's deposit in the same night, and then the next day drove my car back up to KL(to avoid SG's expensive tolls etc). it was a pretty tiring two days but watching this really gave me perspective and a newfound appreciation for how simple it was for me.

[@yanertan5153]

Welcome to SG dude 👍 hope the stay's been pleasant for you!

[@rickbust1997]

"I give money, I live in the apartment, that's all I want to do" haha

[@misseimear]

Hey Emma! Just wanted to say congratulations and well done, I am actually tearing up a little seeing how far you have come since you first came to Japan. You have been through countless stressful processes that would have stopped so many people and come out the other side in one piece, I can think of no one who has earned luxury life more than you have!!! please pat yourself on the back, and thank you for being an inspiration to those of us who are still a little too scared to make big changes, you are paving the way!!!!

[@kenziedayne4234]

Amen!

[@echannel6162]

Been waiting for this!!

[@TheCapedCrusader94]

When you said health problems, I immediately thought of the Abroad in a Pan episode. New apartment seems really dope!

[@liz_esan]

You are a courageous, capable and positive woman. Wishing you loads of good times in your new home.

[@hannahreis1369]

The new apartment looks so nice! Hoping it brings you lot of happiness!

[@shllybkwrm]

Congrats on the new place!!

[@maxofb7745]

Emmaaaa! 😍 Happy you're back! :)

[@socialinteraction_8252]

I'm so happy for you! I remember when you were in that tiny ass apartment and just seeing your journey to this beautiful place is just so inspiring! Emma, you seem genuinely happy about your life and it shows. Love you!

[@_.straw_hat_]

Congrats on Moving. 🥳

[@mabec]

Good to see you back

[@charliemarlee6323]

So happy for you!!!

[@JordanKZ]

Ahhh, I'm so happy for you Emma. About 2 years ago, I moved from a very small (by UK standards) apartment and finally bought a house, and I had many of these kinds of feelings of "oh my god this is completely normal, but now I have it, and it's great!" I hope the new place is a start of lots of great new memories for you.

[@yaroslavatimoshenko252]

Huzzah! Congratulations on getting the new apartment! I'm in similar feels, as my partner and I just got a new lease ourselves, and we are SO excited to deck the place out. Videos like this honestly give me so many creative ideas about what to do with a space!

[@MagashiSaizen]

Been looking forward to seeing this video for a while, glad to see you finally settling down in your new place, it looks amazing! Congrats!

[@TheSecretWisher]

So happy for you!! Congratulations 🎉

[@tommykay7427]

Looks like you got through this as a winner. Life is looking better than ever it seams. Contratulations, well deserved Emma!

[@jsmalldough]

ive been here watching her live from that small room with no windows to this beautiful apartment!! talk ab upgrade !

[@TheMarionetteKitty]

Congrats on the new place!

[@aquanitemare]

The new place is so lovely 😍 So happy for you!

[@mach1nefan]

I'd recommend getting some shutters, they're a life saver in typhoons! You just pull them down in a typhoon and it'll protect your windows :)

[@kaysekruschke744]

omg. can i just say i appreciate you so much for being willing to share just how freaked out you get sometimes? I just imagine (as a fully grown adult), how inept i would be navigating that sort of thing, and seeing even seasoned expat struggle makes me somehow better? though i am sorry for how much stress past Emma had to go thorough.

[@HoneyBii]

This place looks amazing! so happy for you!!

[@syoung3868]

Very happy for you !!

[@MarkandMarie]

"Stop talking to me! Why are you still talking to me? I don't want to talk to you anymore!" Totally feel this everytime I have to talk to almost anyone on the phone. lol Emma just embodies what the intorvert feels on the phone. xD Sexy fridge definitely equals luxury life. lol

[@stephaniemcdonald6936]

What a journey. Wow. I had to laugh when you cut to old Emma after saying she was stressed. It was very visible. 😄 Glad you made it to the other side. Woo to luxury life!!

[@Worldtimes1]

Love your personality its really shinning through!!!

[@jamiemayo4403]

Congratulations!!! Well done!

[@BritFromm]

Your personality seems lighter and more happy. I think the new place will be very good for you! Congrats!

[@katylibarnes9393]

I will wait patiently for the apartment tour 😊. Stress can really make you sick in all aspects. I am extremely glad that the present Emma looks healthier and happier than the recent past Emma. Stay safe and healthy and happy!

[@sdblaine]

CONGRATS!!!!

[@suvamsingh3248]

So much fun to watching 😊

[@sachi_the_slayer]

Omg I can't imagine paying $6k to move into an apartment... it's hard to have that much cash on hand at one point!!

[@csiga79]

OMG so happy for you! I've lived in Europe and I completely understand the language and culture complexities. You're amazing for managing everything - make sure you tell yourself that, because it's true. I recently moved house in Adelaide and it was such an extended headache and anxiety generating experience... It took me a month to stop feeling like a scared cat and I even had some depression episodes. But you'll get there, and don't feel the need to apologise to the online world for being away dealing with your needs! 🙏🤩💞

[@reecehatton8469]

Conrgratulations on everything working out in the end!

[@butterflymuse2707]

Love the new place! Can't wait to see it when you're all settled!

[@jamal7100]

emma being stressed out is literally me doing anything 😭

[@GabiCardial160697]

21:12 I felt like I was watching the River Spirit going into the bathtub in Spirited Away lol

[@aviral1230]

This is progress!! So happy for you.

[@maritruax]

Congrats on the new place!!!!

[@delphineum]

"When was your dad born" such an important question lmaoo

[@Kairos_Akuma]

Guess it's for identifying

[@artygunnar]

I mean, I guess Gen Z people don't know shit about their parents 🤷

[@audrey9561]

Oh god i feel the “stop talking to me!” Thing! I had to do an interview in German for a school program overseas and German is like... my 3rd language and my vocabulary is so rusty because I spent so much time learning the grammar that I forgot the rest 😭

[@DarklightAmy]

Congratulations on the new place!! Lovely 💕

[@mwohaeyo]

Congrats on your hsrd work ! Well deserved ❤

[@raquelhoffmann4]

omg I got SO STRESSED. I know that you got the apartment but I got so stressed by empathy, poor Emma! Here is a *hug *

[@XSemperIdem5]

Me too! I was second hand stressed watching her be so stressed. I have had disastrous moves so I totally empathize.

[@LovelyDray]

Wow Emma, I'm also currently in the process of moving (also on my own), what a coincidence! I feel you so much with the stress. These past few weeks my anxiety went through the roof. Constantly organizing appointments for the moving company and for furniture deliveries to the new place, while trying to remember all the paperwork I still need to do... All the while working full-time without being able to take some time off... I feel like crying half the time because it's just so much. It's gonna be over soon, tough, and seeing your video gave me hope that it will be all worth it! (Also, feel you on the expensive thing. The move itself is already so expensive but then there are so many appliances for the kitchen i still need to buy...it hurts) All the love from Germany!

[@CarinaCoffee]

Yeah, we make things harder for us in Germany with having to move an entire kitchen, or if you found a place with existing kitchen, but it's your first proper place you suddenly find out you need all that stuff you never thought about before.

[@LovelyDray]

@@CarinaCoffee exactly! For this apartment, there was no kitchen but it had really odd measurments, so i needed to buy a whole new one, including the appliances... I sometimes wish we did this like other countries do... I rarely hear someone complain when there's already a kitchen in an apartment but people always complain when there's none, so I wonder why we do this... it's a hassle for everyone. And if you really really want your own kind of kitchen then it's gonna cost you anyway, getting rid of an existing one won't be that much more expensive :(

[@CarinaCoffee]

@@LovelyDray but aren't unfurnished ones cheaper? It sucked at first, but than I'm really glad I got a kitchen after my own taste and since they're modular it's usually easy enough to move them. (Plus, sometimes the renter before you will sell theirs if it doesn't fir their new place). I feel like stone countertops are a thing people usually do in places where they own, not rent and the standard countertops for modular kitchens you can saw if you need to to fit them with the cabinets or if you need a new one they're not costing you the world. My friend moved last summer and her flat came with a kitchen, but there's only a single drawer, on the opposite side of the fridge and stove, so if you need a certain tool, you need to cross over to get it. It's not too far, but it would bother me in the long run. Things like that are more important to some people than others, so you get the choice for yourself.

[@euowan]

congrats queen love the new place!

[@ghosthunteryuui]

Congrats on the move! The Place already looks great so I can't wait to see the tour video.

[@Enoxix.]

Im also moving in a few days! I'm really excited, but also realise I have a lot to do :O!

[@Ehvelin]

Good luck! Everything will be all right! 😊

[@Nynke_K]

Good luck!

[@XSemperIdem5]

Best of luck. A tip from my experience is to pack an overnight bag and add other common household items like toilet paper and even some snacks. It will save you some stress on your first night at the new place. Nothing worse than looking for the box with your pajamas when it's 2am and you're exhausted.

[@Cyberbully66]

@@XSemperIdem5 pajamas ? What are those , I definitely don't have designated sleep clothes haha

[@fariaoishe2299]

good luck

[@chelseacarpenter2302]

Ahhh f***, I can't swear on my channel! 😂😂 You had me dying! Congratulations!!!!!! Much love from Arizona ❤️❤️

[@socialinteraction_8252]

What area are you from? I'm currently located in Yuma! I always get so happy when I see other people from Arizona.

[@dyfsyn]

@@socialinteraction_8252 Yuma? I grew up there! Small world 😆

[@socialinteraction_8252]

@@dyfsyn Wow that's crazy!

[@_Gouki]

Congrats! looks awesome. Love your little plant balcony

[@carlcustodio4186]

Congratulations Emma! XOXO!

[@jhey5639]

As much as I love Japan, I feel like a lot of processes need procedural review and simplification 😂!

[@holychickenmcnugget7107]

Me whenever u upload a New vid: ☺️

[@jedimady]

Happy for you! Glad you are feeling better, that's a lot to undertake and process 💗

[@purpleculprit7961]

I really love your energy :) I’ve been watching since before your tiny apartment video blew up and just wanna say thanks , you have great videos😊 👍

[@kablekable8810]

Early support gang

[@yookalaylee2289]

$6,000 is absolute insanity. I’ve moved in the US multiple times for around $300 and that’s just a deposit.

[@Sovereignty3]

As an Australian WTF? We had to pay a bond, advance rent of 1 month, then we got movers who ended up charging for more than what they quoted per hour. This was all fun to do during the middle of the pandemic and everything was closing down.

[@yookalaylee2289]

@@Sovereignty3 Most apartments in the US don't require an rent advance of 1 month if you have good credit. Your deposit amount is also based on credit. Its even less likely when you're looking at expensive apartments because the assumption is that if you can afford the place, you're likely not going to wreck it.

[@yookalaylee2289]

@@Sovereignty3 In fact I'll go out of my way to negotiate rent down or a month free or something.

[@animeloverforeverr]

I'm so so happy for you. You're such an inspiration!! 🥺

[@dousaqueen]

The place looks great! So happy for you Emma!

[@davidkniveton7792]

I've moved seven times in my life, it seems that none of them were as stressfull as moving in Japan

[@xReaghan]

I think its a pretty good rule, that you have to speak the language of the country you live in or atleast are learning for it. To be able to get an appartement I think more countries should do that.

[@MrsMuffin11]

Including mine 😆

[@sokolshala485]

If that's included in the UK or US everyone would have a melt down.

[@MrsMuffin11]

@@sokolshala485 exactly 😄

[@usl4689]

@@sokolshala485 I think you’re right. But it is so silly. Most gov institutions in the U.K. offer a translator to largest ethnic groups so they’d be able to access services but for them finding work would be impossible without knowing English. Unless they work in communities that cater only to their community I guess. But even then, they’d be living like 30% of their potential that could be enjoyed, living in the U.K.

[@usl4689]

Every country should do that. I think if you move yourself to another country yet speak none of the language it’s so disrespectful. I’ve lived in 4 countries and immediately made efforts to learn at least the basics of each language to get by. I am now in the U.K., this was obviously the easiest language to learn but I can’t imagine not knowing English living here :D

[@gadeba9324]

Yeah was curiously waiting for this vid 🤩

[@arthurrmcphee4885]

Congratulations! Very well deserved!

[@ian-blum]

'Stressed out Emma' is my spirit animal

[@kenziedayne4234]

LOL I want this on a t-shirt even though no one else would get it!

[@crystaldawkins7357]

"Health issues" means poorly-made chocolate from Chris Broad, right?

[@kristindiamandis4297]

Congrats on the new apartment!🎉

[@emrearioglu]

I really like your vlogs, excited to see updates

[@hinaka]

The Japanese renting system is so broken... It's less hassle to buy a house in most countries.

[@inezaj]

"Every time I have a business phone call I sweat..a lot" this is me

[@laurasalisbury9637]

You did it! So happy for you :)

[@sandiegofun1]

I LOVE those earrings!!! Congrats on the new flat!

[@KirkRedgate]

6K moving fee's, that's insane! I feel so poor watching this video.

[@kenziedayne4234]

Right?! Totally agree. I found myself wondering how anyone there saves up for that. Especially if you're doing mainly free lance work. That's nuts. We just moved house two months ago here in the US. Sold our house and moved to a rental in another state. It cost us almost that much for first, last and deposit, but it's a 3 bedroom House, not an apartment! If we hadn't just sold our home we never could have afforded it.

[@KirkRedgate]

@@kenziedayne4234 Ouch. I don't have much experience moving homes etc but yeah, sounds bonkers she's able to afford it doing free lance work but I guess that's her business. I know one thing... she's got more money than me lol. I think employees definitely get paid more in Japan.

[@SasukeUchiha-db2io]

Good on you Emma ! Can I ask how many m2 is this apartment ?

[@TokidokiTraveller]

You can! It is 55 😊

[@SasukeUchiha-db2io]

@@TokidokiTraveller Oh wow,that's big ! Enjoy it :))

[@sitruchsral]

Congrats on the new place! Happy you took the time to feel better!!

[@katalinklikovich6048]

Congratulations on the new flat! Happy for you! Looking forward to your next videos😁