What $5,000/mo will get you in Tokyo

[@Ian-sm9uv]

I just realized that watching these walkthroughs of fancy apartments in Japan is the equivalent of my parents watching HG TV shows.

LMAO so true

[@Yumemaru.]

Lol

[@Brian-jv8iy]

Is not really, unless you just watch and watch KZbin without end, or dedicate a portion of your time to it on purpose. TV is an equivalent of TikTok, you thinking about Tokyo Portfolio and typing that into search to see if they have anything new, is a bit better

[@JohnSmith-li7xe]

hgtv never died, it just switched media platforms and expanded by individual artists lol

[@tccandler]

This KZbin channel about cool crazy socks is good because it also feature some really nice Japanese properties.

[@funkmachine9094]

he always has the most random strange socks lol

[@Jeniz3n]

so true. My choice in Japanese properties is based on the socks he features.

[@nagasako7]

Hope TP could do 101 tutorial on owning property in Japan from foreigner POV. Good bad and ugly process. Tho other YT channels says it's same as US.

[@TheBrokenEclipse]

That last apartment was really something, must be such a cool space to live in - just imagine waking up and having that view!

[@surprisinggirth]

imagine it at night time with the city all lit up.

[@Friday4]

@@surprisinggirth dont get me started

[@deadmanschest4322]

Even though the second apartment has a somewhat outdated vibe, I find it very appealing due to its layout, the size of the living space, and the view. I'd say, "I'll take it." But the third apartment... despite being a bit more expensive, having less square footage, and requiring the windows in the lower bedroom to be at least partially covered with frosted film for privacy, it really gives you something to think about. The two outdoor spaces are amazing. And if it would be possible to add a mezzanine in the room with the incredibly high ceiling...

[@dereksbooks]

The second place would be perfect if the wall separating the kitchen and the bedroom hall were knocked down, and the bathroom were upgraded.

[@Brian-jv8iy]

don't really see a point in covering any windows there, would be possible to add another lofted space, or just expanded story, but that would defeat the design of the apartment and it would not be nice anymore. A mezzanine would be too low.

[@kankun123]

nice to see you back touring apartments

[@chicken_stewer5432]

The 2nd one, $4400 Azabujuban, seems to be very practical and have a good view of the tower. Very spacious with lots of programmable space

[@Brian-jv8iy]

and views of airconditioners.

[@ChrisB5_]

The third one was incredible. I loved the mix of indoor and outdoor space. I always found a full backyard so wasteful, but most patios rather small. This feels like the perfect middle ground. You can always add blinds if wanted too, otherwise the natural sunlight is a great addition to the property.

[@val_923]

the tokyo tower view in the 2nd apartment is literally to die for, my jaw dropped

[@idiocracydude]

Finally more apartment videos. Never knew how much I missed these.

[@LeodiAstoriaXIII]

Love it, more of these please, not the old boring prefab apartments, I love to see more of these uniquely designed apartments.

[@Saluno375]

5:30 quality old man noise, I sound like that every time I get up too ;)

[@ujingan9697]

Love the Hirro layout of the home

[@Level70-x4d]

Based on the title I was expecting a large tent pitched in a public park..

[@Level70-x4d]

He changed it😂

[@CarolineDrivolt]

I'd go for the second apartment for just the view of tokyo tower alone. It seems to be a lovely place in a good location, and those views are to die for. Just imagine coming home, settling on the sofa and look out the window to see that view. I'd instantly unwind and love the fact that I'd live in such a gorgeous city.

[@watcherManu]

Babe wake up, a new Tokyo Portfolio video just dropped!!!

[@beanieweenees8105]

I'd love to know what you could get in the countryside like places like Gunma Prefecture. Hope you could do a video like that in the future.

[@zakirkakar4073]

yep that would be really nice

[@ManiX207]

probably 150m" and a garden xD

[@neonnwave1]

The second apartment caught my attention most.

[@mich00000]

I really love the view from the 2nd unit (can't beat the Tokyo Tower!) and it's such a practical unit (I can see myself renting something like this for a couple months for short-term living...or even buying an unit like this down in the road). I can see my kids loving the third unit though! Such a luxury to have a massive outdoor balcony from the apartment unit!!! The first unit would be my dream unit to have in my 20s/early 30s :)

[@shannawalton1076]

Love the second apartment 😊❤.

[@white0devil0]

I enjoyed #3 with all the outdoor space you got. Would probably have my bedroom up the stairs for even more privacy.

[@Thezftw]

I don't know how I feel about bathroom with glass walls :|

[@YesYouAreAbsolutelyCorrect]

It's for people who spend 15000/month on escort.

[@mokisan]

Many hosts and hostess will love it!

[@Entertainment-]

@@diametheuslambda If you spend $5k on rent and $15k on escorts, you can afford a cleaner to do that for you.

[@cooliipie]

Imagine seeing your guest take a dump from the living room

[@yeroun1974]

It does have a curtain.

[@mrlindh]

Here to see what fun socks he is wearing this time 😄🙌🏻

[@chris835]

The second place seems the most livable, but the third is the one I'd be most excited to live in.

[@Brian-jv8iy]

both are similarly livable, even if you need a separate bedroom for some reason, it is enough, the loft, of a separation. But having bedroom and living room downstairs. Honestly I'd Never use the kitchen area for what I should use it, I'd just use the second floor as a chill space, after working th3re

[@wilpalkia]

The 3rd one was my favorite, that view

[@Alex-Rocks]

I thought the second one was by far my favourite place... Until you showed the rooftop balcony of the last place ! That is something that can't be topped, not even by the possible close-up view of Tokyo Tower at night !

[@sethusk]

Man, I need to get rich. Someday, I'm going to come buy a place from you.

[@lynda.grace.14]

My fantasy, too.

[@JuniperJadePR]

Liked both the 2nd and 3rd ones a lot!

[@ayayahuasca]

0:08 daaaamn that Fairlady Z looks clean!

[@mhx47]

Second is my favourite. It has bar table, large bedrooms with good closets, view and even garbage shreder. Never heard of microwave + GAS oven combo. Sounds crazy to not just make it all electric. I really love first balcony with planter in third appartment, but the rest of it, not so much. I do actually like my privacy. Fist had terrible bathroom - nice toilet, but cleaning behind sink is pain and cleaning behind bath tub? NOPE! Also showering with closed curtains seems like terrible idea and then to dry it out… Would like to see something in South Edogawa. Really liked my month stay there 2 years ago.

[@loganberman69]

The GOAT keep it up!

[@InfernosReaper]

I like the 2nd one for having more space than the 1rst. That 3rd one's my second favorite just because of the ability to have a more separate guest bedroom, an office, or a fancy social gathering spot

[@weeklyfascination]

All 3 are nice, but the 3rd home with the balcony is my favorite. That upstairs room would be an excellent office, and the balcony would be perfect for BBQ parties.

[@LevisH21]

the 3rd apartment definitely looks amazing. thr double high ceiling makes the place look huge.

[@_spartan11796]

Love the first place!

[@surft]

Love the first place. I don't know where to put am office space though.

[@dag-king9897]

The first one - so classy. If I had the money, I’d have to trade the awesome views of the 2nd apartment and the great outdoor spaces of the 3rd apartment, for the stylish interiors of the 1st apartment.

[@simonphersson4125]

The third apartment was insane. It have everything to create your own oasis

[@graceng7986]

I always enjoy your videos! They are always so informational and really interesting!

[@Malthan]

I'm amazed at how weird the layouts are, especially for the price. The first one is big enough to be a proper family apartment, yet was made into a studio with a whole bunch of empty space. The second one is massive, yet only has 2 bedrooms and a living room. I've seen apartments half that size that were more useable. The last one is quite unique with the open room upstairs and the massive windows, so I can at least somehow understand it, it leaned into the weird layout. They are very big apartments, yet look barely more comfortable than a 60 m^2 one.

[@marcoh.6345]

i hope u upload the next video next time sooner) I like your videos despite I could not afford 5000 a month for a flat

[@decemberclouds]

I loved the second one with the huge bedrooms and view. I know it's outdated or whatever, but it was my fav.

[@xxDxxism]

The view from Azabujuban apartment is fantastic

[@minuen1712]

Definitely the second one. The others are cool to look at but I could never live there with the strange layouts. The second is a classic setup and I love it.

[@JK-jf1zj]

Nice tee! Excited for his new album!

[@quizert]

nishiazabu was insane 😍

[@evalangley3985]

The first apartment is the one I would choose without any hesitation.

[@icslush]

#3 is the best and it's really not even close. I pay 3400usd for my spot in higashiazabu and it can go toe to toe with the first two listings here. Fun video and close to home!

[@Captain-id8ye]

The second apartment is solid for your whole life. The third apartment is nice in young to middle age with no kids and the first apartement is a nice single in and out ;D

[@yonaloam]

Number 3 is definitely my favorite!

[@i_Like_Frijoles]

I wish there was a channel like yours for France, since that's where I'll be moving to in a few years.

[@rolfathan]

Induction stoves are great for warm climates. Rather than having a heating element, giving off heat, and another object trying to pick up that heat, the object is being heated by a coil under the glass. It's similar to how wireless charging works on phones. A traditional stove lets over 50% of the heat out the sides as you cook food. That heats up the whole room a lot. Limiting it to just the object the food is in reduces ambient heat by a significant amount.

[@Charlie1821]

I walked to national azabu with my father as a kid all the time from our home in Ebisu, was a core memory

[@pantsgaming759]

the last one was by far the best and seemed like your getting something super fancy for the high price the other 2 were just apartments nothing special about them but still cost alot.

[@anoyakashi8775]

He is good with the presentation. A good sales person, excellent.

[@Nightykk]

Impressive. That first place is 15m^2 smaller than mine, and about $3600 more expensive/month. Which includes a newly renovated kitchen, new wood floors in all the rooms, new electric bits and things. This place does have a nicer bathroom though.

[@erwinbarrientos2324]

Apartment 2 and 3 were amazing. If I were looking a studio, apartment 1 would be great.

[@GameFuMaster]

First one is more of a "cool as a concept", I like the design of the kitchen, but the other parts are kind of meh. Second one feels way more practical to me, especially for the similar price. Last one is small for its price, and just isn't as livable as the first two. I'd pick the second one definitely

[@barbaraselden6330]

3, love the outdoor spaces

[@svenuphoff947]

Number is my favorite by far!

[@Rizek234]

Nicely rennovated Studio, but given that its an old building and newer buildings arent allowed such large areas without walls or pillars, I wonder how save it will be during a large earthquake, which is my no.1 criteria when looking for apartments in Japan.

[@Kdrive23]

#3 all the way! Love the balconies - that's the big draw

[@Algorithm75]

Number 1 . Cool, sophisticated and modern

[@watcherManu]

Can you make more of the "budget" or bit cheaper properties? Of course it isnt only the price, but i have the feeling, that the higher the price, the more uniform the apartment becomes. (maybe its also an age thingy)

[@susanhawkins2386]

Greetings Alex hope your well x many Greetings from the uk x

[@wheediesmanchild5229]

Definitely like the last one the most

[@LordTyrion]

Number 2 is absolute winner with that view. Number 1's bathroom is just a little bit too "transparent" for my taste. Excellent video, thank you!

[@dlewis9760]

Bathroom in #1, "Hey, how ya' doing?" "Doin' good!!! How's it shakein'?"

[@kirito2278]

I love these vids❤!!

[@michellelyman7092]

on the last one....I like the ability to have green on the balconies and is there a water source for them and how do you dispose of spent plant materials and who cleans all those windows - are there fees for maintenance? What do the utilities run? I think the first one was beautiful but a little too modern for me, i like something a little more organic and spacious so the last one would be my pick absolutely.

[@wehojm7320]

Definitely #3 👍

[@LordButtersI]

3:15 "this is where your storage is" 3:45 No, THIS is where your storage is!

[@slloo7692]

Prefer the second apartment. Beautiful unblocked view of Tokyo Towers. Two spacious bedrooms. The first apartment by Maki is more like a designer showpiece than a home 😊. The third one had a lot of space but no proper second bedroom which was a pity. The roof top was nice though.

[@ThomasFilbert]

I've been to that pizza spot! 1:24 Friend that lives there always has us go after working. One of the few places with a tip jar in Japan 😂

[@Easyservice-x8q]

All of your videos are very beautiful

[@OldManAlex719]

I gotta admit, that first studio apartment was pretty amazing. It's gotta be my favorite one.

[@VerhoevenSimon]

Out of those three I preferred the last one.

[@StalinM41]

#3, would love to live there

[@LevisH21]

I kinda wish you showed us the balcony of the 2nd apartment. I always need a balcony when I live in an apartment block. nice place to drink your morning coffee or hot chocolate cup. a small chair, table and some green plants.

[@TokyoPortfolio]

It's not much of a balcony honestly, very small and not a great view.

[@N34R4T0M4T]

The last one looks fantastic, just wonder how structural sound it would be during and earthquake.

[@garryferrington811]

I love all three, although there are points where I would be putting up towel hangars and shelving. I'm also terrified of microwave radiation.

[@smartmouthredhead8392]

My husband and I always love watching a new video and dreaming about moving our family to Japan, but we dont often see family homes or ones with more than two bedrooms. Are three and four bedroom homes just unheard of and ridiculously hard to find in Japan? If so, I challenge you to find them for your next video.😅

[@TokyoPortfolio]

There's not that many 3+ bed apartments in Tokyo. It's something like 20% of the total

[@smartmouthredhead8392]

@TokyoPortfolio Wow, okay. Does that mean that people with 3+ kids would have to search for larger homes in more rural areas outside of Tokyo? 🤔 Or is it the same kind of situation there as well?

[@HornetBot]

Most people with a family (and money) just buy land and build a house through a “house maker”. They will also likely choose somewhere slightly more west of Tokyo rather than the most expensive stations shown in these videos (can find many land options with a 20-40 minute commute to one of Tokyo’s major stations). Can get a brand new house as nice (or nicer) as what’s shown on this channel, but larger, in the $500k-$800k range.

[@aaronderouen5873]

Hiroo was my number 1

[@SudoYETI]

If I was a bachelor, the first one. If I had a family the second one. If I primarily worked from home, the 3rd one (would make the upstairs my office space).

[@JosePerez-ur6mu]

hahaha IDK I like at least 1 thing from them all but the last one was pretty cool to bad I cant afford to live in Japan 😭but I LOVE your videos thanks for the tour

[@SaschaEderer]

Sick apartment (the first one)

[@rikachiu]

but it's so much harder to afford 5k a month in japan than it is in NYC imo.

[@potatomeme]

I love 2nd one.

[@Boomdizzle99]

The last one was worth the money. The other 2 while nice were very uninspiring. I like that you had planters and 2 balconies in the last one. Anyone that could afford any of these should probably just splurge a bit more for the last one

[@muaz91]

I like the second one. Hypothetically, how much would it be if it was for sale?

[@Minderz]

If I could move the balconies from the third to the second that'd be my pick. I'm sure that's easy to do.....

[@JaniceWithTheTarlovCysts]

They're all nice, but I really could see myself in the 2nd one.

[@soulnime8065]

yes new video

[@gena-u4x]

#3 FTW!

[@drbss371]

YOOOOOOOOO THE BULLY T, MAJOR W

[@tooslowformy50]

To put this in perspective.. I live in Southwest Pennsylvania and live in a 3 bedroom home that has a two-sided fireplace in the living room for $800 a month 🤣👌

[@dspiritlight]

this is not bad. a power couple definition for sure.

[@IamPadez]

You can her the aging at 5:30 🤣

[@DHJakon]

Would like to see more high rises at that budget range.

[@RubyRoks]

RIP to the cameraman's socks Of the three, i think i like the 2nd one the best. It's not sacrificing anything in the name of design or hypermodernity and both of its bedrooms are larger than the one i'm writing this in.

[@yeroun1974]

Hiroo is by far my favorite. The space and so modern. The second one was alright, with a view on Tokyo Tower. The last apartment was really dark, but had the best view. And don’t eat at Gonpachi? I was there in 2016 and thought it was fine. Are other restaurants better or has it become so bad?

[@camus6208]

The question is what else do you have to spend on fees etc.. when you rent an apartment in Tokyo?