Ep 58 - Micro Apartment in Tokyo with Stairs🏠✨ - 20sqm / 215sqft

[@usui503]

Which do you prefer, ladders or stairs?😅

[@sophiawei4073]

definitely stairs! :)

[@blauchen608]

stairs, i don't trust ladders haha xD

[@Serviervorschlag-]

Absolutely stairs. I cannot go on a ladder. This is an absolute no-go. 😅

[@sjsjdjdsnsjdjdj2499]

Stairs🤗

[@nntb9407]

At first i thought: yeah! stairs! no ladders! Then i saw the crazy stairs 😮

[@QuivaRPG]

Not just stairs, but stairs and a handrail! I could 100% live in this apartment.

[@marie9869]

I agree with you at 100 %. Stair + handrail would make it perfect. 😁 I'm not afraid of height but I'm afraid of falls. Better protection doesn't cost a lot...

[@mai_chan2023]

me too!

[@QuivaRPG]

@@marie9869 I saw somewhere on a Tiny Houses channel that there's a staircase, with a handrail, that folds up flat against a wall, kind of origami-like. It ends up being only a couple inches thick when it's folded! It was made by a company that was called Shoebox Living or something like that.

[@QuivaRPG]

@@marie9869 Not sure if YT allows you to post links from YT but here it is! kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5PSkqd6g9qmj6ssi=yH5b9hDyjWvthL5p

[@ninareichel9368]

Me too!!!

[@monicaindrasari1230]

This is the best lay out with real stairs... 😅

[@LizzieBeezie]

This has to be the 2nd best loft micro apartment to have appeared on your channel. 1st one is still the other one which had a very large balcony and large living room (episode 48). This one is a close second for sure. Nice living room and your loft is easily accessed through the stairs instead of ladders. Kitchen separated as well as the toilet and bathroom. Good price too. I would use a floor sitting coffee table in the middle, tv on the wall next to the door and my working desk in the corner under the air conditioner. Pretty nice place.

[@Some-guy-on-the-internet]

I agree, and I'm glad you mentioned episode 48. That one has been my benchmark ever since I saw it and this one is almost as good while being significantly cheaper to rent. This is easily one of the best apartments to be featured on this channel yet and for the price, I would gladly live in it.

[@LizzieBeezie]

@@Some-guy-on-the-internet Oh yeah for sure. The one in ep. 48 caught my eyes immediately when i saw the storage stairs access to the loft lol and the very large balcony for a good hangout spot for bbq with friends and whatnot.

[@-belue-6697]

My favorite was the one with two HUGE windows in the front of the room on either side (so it kinda looked like one huge window) overlooking the city...I forget what number it was Maybe number 27, yes number 27), but I want to move to Japan just to have that apartment. 😋🥰😎😋... Also want to move to Japan for number 57 with the amazing views and a balcony and allot of natural sunlight. 🥰

[@LizzieBeezie]

@@-belue-6697 Japan is fun for vacation and whatnot but working/living there as a foreigner is really hard. Used to work as a teacher for about 3 years then returned. Back then it was even more difficult, talking about 10-15 years ago. Although by today's life i'd say the people there have started to open up more to foreigners and loads of places have started to use English also. It all comes down what you want to do there in all honesty.

[@brianeutzy3376]

I agree, both have very livable space unlike some of the "hallway" style I've seen. But over all, that's truly better than nothing.

[@ahumanbeing812]

This micro-apartment with a loft is one of the loveliest loft apartments I've ever seen, with the key reason being that it uses a staircase instead of a ladder. Regardless of what you use the loft for, as a sleeping area, as a study, or as storage space, the staircase makes it so much easier to move the stuff up to the loft. The area of the loft is perfect for a twin size bed. If you plan to use the loft as sleeping area or as a study, you may need an electric fan or portable air conditioner though. It doesn't look like cool air from the AC will reach the loft, due to it is installed at a lower level than the loft. Hot air ascends, but cool air descends. When it comes to arranging the furniture, the floor plan of this micro-apartment gives you a lot of flexibilities. The monthly rent is less than $450 USD. With such affordable rent, it makes this lovely micro-apartment even more attractive. Thanks for sharing!!

[@le_th_]

Less than $450 USD...PLUS...free internet! It's probably not high speed internet, but you could probably upgrade for a reasonable fee.

[@green_tea_with_lemon]

Ladders❌ Stairs️✅ Spacious✅ Great area✅ Good rent✅ I think we have a win-win here!💆

[@stevie-pea]

Easily one of my favorites . No crazy angles , wonderful stairs , reasonably priced . My only quibble would be the lack of some kind of railing for the loft . I'd be afraid of tumbling over the edge .

[@nutmeg9593]

@@stevie-pea Same. I would probably make that storage or the “living room”.

[@blessingsoutlaw]

Me too! Something in clear acrylic or glass would still allow light flow…

[@jamiejima]

I really like this one! I love the loft stairs and overall setup…except for the AC placement. I feel like I’d have to sleep downstairs in summer and then upstairs in winter 😅 And this place is cheaper than my current place: big bonus!

[@whyme7996]

I love it. I love any micro apartment where you don't have to sleep in your kitchen. The stairs with a railing is an added bonus over a ladder that is too dangerous if you happen to be ill.

[@brendaokuda2158]

As a senior citizen with some mobility problems I absolutely adore this space! I think I could even make it up & down the stairs without killing myself. I love that they've made the layout in such a way that you actually have options on the furniture layout, too. The price is good. Heck, I just can't find anything bad to say about this one. I LOVE IT!!!! 💖💖💖

[@gabieseitner8918]

Love the apartment. The stairs are nice and a futon would be nicer. The layout is very cool and the colour blue is beautiful. The price is acceptable. One of the best apartments you show us. ❤

[@emcuscoo]

I like this layout too which is nice for normal people to live in. And have a bathtub too is awesome.

[@mariastella]

What do you mean by "normal people"?

[@NomOnCake]

This is one of my favourites! Kitchen seperate to keep sticky smells at bay, but still plenty of space to have options on how to use it

[@schoonergirl2658]

Wow, looks like a great space! What a nice neighbourhood too. Tiny entrance but there’s shoe storage and a place for your washer. Standard kitchen but a nice bathroom (and toilet paper shelf). You have an actual living space in this apartment, room for a small couch, tv, etc. The stairs to the loft sure beat some of the rickety ladders we’ve seen in the past and the loft is roomy. I prefer stairs over ladders. Spidey and friends would look good on the loft windowsill. It’s well worth the rent, great place to live. Thanks for sharing!

[@SzavaVarga]

I had exactly the same idea about the windowsill😄

[@Hennessy_Ed]

This is a good apartment with loft and I also prefer stairs to ladder. I really love your contents, Thank you for sharing😁

[@annie1040]

love this one, the stairs are far far better than the ladders

[@phylliscraine]

I"m 66 years old and I could live here! Ladders are for not for seniors like me I'd sleep up stairs on a futon, I find them to be very comfortable. I'd put a desk & chair in the downstairs small alcove and I'd also place the TV on the desk and would use it for both work and entertainment. I'd place two small armchairs in front of the window with a very small round table between them. The color palette is great, the finish quality is great and I also like the white two suspended beams. There I would have house plants such a Pothos that can live in low light. I would not put anything on the windows. I might also install a small fold down table for eating. Above the fridge and washer I'd add extra storage cabinets. The walls on the stairs would look great with framed art.

[@stevianheartbound]

Free internet? Stairs? This is a nice place! The latter setup is my favorite, but man stairs are so good. Extremely reasonable price too. I definitely like this apartment.

[@blauchen608]

This looks soooo beautiful! I love the navi blue wall to give the small space a bit of "life" so to speak! The rent is reasonable and I would love to stay there haha :D

[@hopefultraveler]

The apartment feels like a mansion with room to spare with all the amenities and appliances. The best part is you would have room for all your LEGO friends and Spider-Men and Sushi Man & Sushi Woman with her handbag. Also the rent is less than I expected for the square feet of the apartment.

[@psychicwaffles]

The stairs are so much better than a ladder, I feel like I could actually live in this apartment comfortably. It's one of the absolute best ones you've shown us

[@yvonnebruce6178]

Wow! This is a really nice apartment at a reasonable rate. Love the stairs.

[@JohnWayneRaleigh]

Wow! Love this apartment! Yes, I prefer stairs! Thank you for sharing your dedication and hard work in bringing us high-quality videos to enjoy!

[@GoaLady2010]

I really like this apartment. Large living room, great with the stairs better than a ladder. I would move in immediately.

[@Gazmeizster_Wongatron]

Great loft apartment. I'd choose stairs over a ladder any day. I would use the loft as a sleeping space and the corner nook as a small office space.

[@barrocaspaula]

This is one of the best flats yet. The rent is excellent too.

[@chisamosa]

I like it a lot. The dark wall, stairs instead of ladder, window in the loft, laundry where you won’t forget it 😅

[@Itsnotthatdeep88]

Love Love Love this place....stairs, free internet, nice colors, great features AND the RENT!!!!!??? This is the one right here!!! :)

[@AndyMcBookerton]

It’s a really nice place. I really liked it. Stairs are better than ladders in my book. Safer and easier to navigate.

[@strangevision99]

This is a perfect little home, and the location looks good. I'd love to live there.

[@tamatron22]

This one is perfect! So much space you can even work from home here.

[@janemorgan8246]

I love reading the comments on likes/dislikes, how people would decorate as much as watching the videos 😅❤

[@tammarastephens3728]

I love this little apt! Great use of space

[@slykura]

One of the best ones yet. Nice layout

[@suzyh4479]

I really like this apartment. Lots to offer at a great price!

[@olliejilliangil8382]

I’m in love with this apartment! I’d put my bed upstairs (as long as I don’t feel like I would fall out) and a small couch downstairs.

[@7passionstar]

Yay! 🎉 I love this apartment! And I definitely prefer stairs and beds. 😅

[@andreacope7534]

Love this one. Like that the kitchen and bath are apart from the rest of the living spaces. This one is half of what I think it would be if it were a more densely populated or popular area of the city.

[@loriiannamico5712]

Love the fact that the loft has stairs instead of a ladder. Wouldn't mind having a bed there and not having to climb down a ladder in the middle of the night.

[@Serviervorschlag-]

I find it one of the best micro apartments we have seen here, especially when it comes up to the stairs and how the room is divided. I would place the bed at the first floor and a writing desk on the loft with a small fridge. 😅 If I must go out of the bed at night I do not want to climb down and up again stairs. In the small corner under the air conditioner I would place a bookshelf as you did and a cozy chair or small sofa. I miss a place to sit down near the kitchen but this is a luxury problem. 😅 The bathroom and toilet are also very nice and everything looks new. I really like that in nearly every apartment there is a place for a washing machine. I wish this would be standard in my country too. Only the view outside is not so nice but when the surrounding is more green it also would be nice to go outside. The price is perfect and very reasonable for such an apartment. 😊

[@bluebird41978]

This apartment might be my favourite out of those you’ve showed so far! Sensible space distribution, *stairs* , doesn’t feel cramped and gives you plenty of choice in how to use the rooms. The loft has a small window to make it less stuffy. And the rent is fair too! The only thing I don’t understand is why the coat hooks are in the living room instead of on the wall between the genkan and the washing machine, but it doesn’t really matter.

[@mintysingularity]

Very nice, and so cheap! I'd rent this in a heart beat (if they don't mind foreigners). It's sunny and there's even a place for plants on the exposed beams.

[@joannemarkus4019]

One of my favorites for sure! Actual living space and the stairs are practical and loft space useable! Love it

[@Mario760523]

Another funny addition to my comment: When you come into the apartment the first thing you see is the washing machine and the washing machine say at first "Hello, welcome home" to you !!! 😅😂

[@淡い炎]

Cleverly sensible layout? ✅ Pleasant aesthetics? ✅ Drying rack for dishes that doubles as storage? ✅ Good sized toilet/ bathroom? ✅ Great amount of natural light? ✅ Good living space size? ✅ Decent storage space? ✅ Well placed loft?✅✅ Stairs?✅✅✅ This is a dream apartment and a half.... Only "gripes" I have are the smaller fridge space and loft partition being on the smaller side. Feels like I'll roll over and fall down cause I'm a rowdy sleeper. 😅

[@deborahphillips500]

Best apartment ever! Stunned by the very reasonable monthly rent cost.

[@hannahabbot4250]

I really like it, I would like to live there!

[@xtuffman]

This one is one of my favorites of all the ones I've seen in your channel so far.

[@m0r0ns20]

One of the best laid out apartments we've seen and reasonable in price. 😁

[@wauwi3350]

This is Perfection❤❤❤❤definitely Stairs,but i would add a railing to the Loft.

[@sjsjdjdsnsjdjdj2499]

Merhaba Usui, odanın diğer alanlardan ayrı olması çok güzel, mutfakta buzdolabının üstüne dolap yaptırırdım, mutfak ve banyo, tuvalet alanları güzel ve yeterli bence, üst katın kullanımı geniş, bu alanı yatak odası gibi düşünürdüm, yer yatağı şeklinde bir yatak yapardım, alt kata küçük bir kanepe ve küçük bir masa, beyaz bir tül perde ayrıca merdiveni sevdim güvenilir ve sağlam😂daire gerçekten çok güzelll❤❤❤

[@sjsjdjdsnsjdjdj2499]

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[@bigmikeswiss]

Really like it!

[@jinxgirl5]

I quite like it! It's small, but not super tiny. Love the stairs. Space built in for a fridge. Sounds like it's in a quiet neighborhood. And the price is very affordable! I'd would totally live in a place like this.

[@suburbohemian]

It's funny how the staircase takes up space (as opposed to ladders), yet makes the space feel larger. I definitely prefer stairs. You can use them as exercise too running up and down them. I'd put the bed in the loft and a small desk in that living room nook. I guess you're on your own for what kind of device you use to escape in case of fire.

[@lucieudem]

This one is really cool! I like the separation of the kitchen and bathroom. It's quite spacious for a micro app

[@LisaMarie0627]

Very nice! Love the stairs! Good price too!

[@ceciliaschleicher278]

GREAT apartment!

[@rachelamalia1]

I do prefer stairs over a ladder. I do like the apartment. It had good spaces set up for the fridge and washer. The bathroom was a good size and not cramped and with toilet storage (Yeah!👍) . the living room had good light with the large window. I would have a bed in the living room where the small space is, but using it for a reading nook would be nice too. Using the loft space seems doable with it being open and not cramped. It gets plenty of light from the living room light and the window that's in the loft (which is good for ventilation). The rent is a good price too. Thank you for sharing this apartment. It's nice.

[@josinepouwels497]

Adorable apartment. Always pleasant to have a seperate kitchen! Big fridge possible. Nice bathroom. Nice stair. Nice wallcolour, hang some art, hang up curtain. And built shelves for books and ither items on the open side of the loft then you have a very cosy place to sleep without fear!

[@helenedansereau9255]

I really like this one. Good price, room for bed, work, sitting and TV... even room for hanging art on the staircase wall... and beautiful dark blue colour on the staircase.

[@purranoid]

I really like that there are stairs to the loft! One of my fav micro places to date.

[@iv45]

I think this is the apartment i like most from all of your videos! I really like the layout.. it's so spacious and neat and the price is so good! :'D

[@tannertanner8769]

I would enjoy that micro apartment. Would most likely have storage in the loft and a bed downstairs. I like those stairs and I wish the loft was a little larger for sleeping there but bed in the main room seems better this time. The rent seems to be very reasonable.

[@jshilohshea381]

I would use the space under the bathroom sink for toilet paper storage.. more room than the tiny shelf...and though the bathtub isn't huge..it would be great for soaking in...in spite of the stairs...this place gets the #2 spot. The one with the larger balcony is #1...

[@precaricat7506]

Ooh - I'm looking forward to this tonight! Thank you. 🙏

[@arlenejasmine4435]

This is the best from your list of apartment for me. I like the setup where the kitchen has a door and separated from the living area.

[@jillwiswall5386]

Love the stairs to the loft and the separate kitchen space!

[@echung168]

The small beam over the stairs is also a nice feature. More space to add decorations and personalize the apartment. Or hanging lights, or curtains or something like that. Also a micro apartment with stairs is also really cool. The loft space is kind of small but cozy. I also like how all the areas are well divided up. And you can have a sleeping space from a living space to a cooking space. And obviously a bathing space. 🤭

[@Vitalisman1]

Best microapartment ever! Loft space is awwsome!

[@milazadadumez8954]

belle espace avec plusieurs dispositions de meubler, rapport qualité prix très abordable.

[@hozerius5590]

I wish we had something like this in the US. I would rent it in a heart beat.

[@hannes8835]

This apartment looks wonderful. So spacious. A seperation from kitchenette and living room is always a big plus. Bath and toilet are sufficient. The rent is also very reasonable. Perfect.

[@ShiyuOnline]

I'm already packing my stuff to move because this is the BEST micro apartment you've shown us so far! ✨

[@nergregga]

What a lovely apartment.

[@marialucianascimentofranca2448]

Very nice apartment!!! The stairs are perfect!!! Good design and privacy I like it very much!! Let’s see next… 👍👍👍

[@jacquelinesharp7374]

I am afraid of ladders rather than heights so having stairs to the loft is amazing. There are so many ways to use the space in this apartment it is wonderful that it costs so little.

[@kapiat2]

To już nawet nie jest mikroapartament tylko miniapartament! Świetny rozkład pomieszczeń, bardzo wygodny i prosty do własnej aranżacji. Do tego korzystna cena. Dużym plusem są schody. Jedynie barierka na poddaszu trochę niska. Mogłabym tam mieszkać 😊

[@HardwareLust]

What a lovely little apartment! To have one that small, yet still be able to have a separate living, sleeping and kitchen areas is quite a treat, plus a tub and a washer/dryer. I could definitely live here.

[@alyson8990]

Very workable layout and affordable. ❤

[@ArlongSun]

This one is a winner for space and not bad for the price. Love the stairs. It makes the loft practical for sleep. No dying from a ladder fall during a midnight toilet run.:) Nice area downstairs to accommodate a desk with comfortable lounge seating. One of the more spacious countertops in a micro apartment. There is actual room for food prep! I see no negatives. Lots of possiablities.

[@nicolewilson4058]

I actually like this one. I like how the living room area is separated by the door. Not like the other ones as a walk through area. I prefer having stairs to the loft area too. A futon would work. I like how you can use the shower and tub together. It makes it less of a "wet" area if the toilet was in there too. The asking price for the rent isn't bad either. I thought it was going to be more.

[@susanc7029]

This is a winner! Stairs are definitely preferable to a ladder in my book. 😊

[@1964Msbea]

Hi Usui, thank you for showing this apartment, quite nicely laid out with a choice to put the bed downstairs or at the loft. As long as the air-conditioning reaches the loft, i would prefer to have the bed at the loft, then have a good-sized table for dining and work as well; whereby you can invite a guest to dine with. and it is good having an actual fix stairs with handrail!

[@rvprossjjlrzar]

Wow, wow and wow!! This is one incredible micro! I love that it's squared. The space is amazing and the kitchen counter and lower cabinets, I love their style! The stairs to the loft are a huge selling point and it's not closed in, so it's not too hot, though a railing would be nice 🫣. I myself prefer a regular bed over futons and definitely stairs over a ladder. The apartments 2nd floor location is okay considering all you get and that includes a extremely reasonable rent. The neighborhood looks lovely and good shopping, and restaurants are close by. I bet this place gets snatched up quick. 🙂❤. Wonderful video Usui!

[@Sensei486]

Tolle Wohnung, richtige größe für einen Single.

[@mashedpotato3291]

i think this one is the best micro apartment with loft space u have ever shown to us

[@MarikaRaab]

Great apartment. Toilet room spacy, bathroom extra. Kitchen OK, place for washing machine and fridge, and stairs! 😊 Ladder is awful, imagine you climb down half asleep to toilet, and break your leg or worse. Many apt. had ladders so far, just no good. This one is big enough so you don't feel like tapped in a bird's cage, I really love it. Shelves or closets on the walls for more storage, and the loft is big enough. Can't understand why other lofts have been so tiny although there was more space for them. Really nice apt.

[@DawnDavidson]

Love his one! The stairs make it feasible to actually sleep up in the loft. Not sure I’d want to with such a low railing up there, though! I love that all the things are separated, and that there is plenty of storage. I like the dish drainer storage, too. There is also room to store a futon in the closet, if you preferred a futon downstairs. And it’s inexpensive, compared to most other places. I’d consider it, if I lived in Tokyo!

[@Haydee3181]

The only things that missed is a balcony. It's my favorite appartement you share!

[@Squirel]

I have never slept on a futon but I would like to try it. Easier access to the loft makes the space much more useful. This is a nice apartment, I think 7.5/10 would be a fair score. Thank you for sharing. 😁

[@strumminronin]

Thanks! That's one nifty little apartment! Wow, tempting!!

[@angelagulben1582]

Danke für dieses Video. Treppen sind besser und sicherer👍 Schönes Apartment😊

[@expensivecrayon]

This is one of my favorites that you've shown. The stairs make the loft much more practical to use regularly. There's no need to move a ladder back and forth. There's quite a bit of storage space with the closet and that corner where you placed the bookshelf. I was surprised it wasn't more expensive.

[@gloriacrespo2628]

Hi Usui! Nice micro. Like the kitchen separation from the living room. I prefer stairs.

[@lindahasty1324]

I definitely like the stairs better than ladders. This little home is a winner. I would keep the bed just where you have it as I can imagine that it must be quite warm in the loft in summer. But, goodness! All the things you could store up there with such easy access. I would put some of the pretty stained glass film over the window as the view isn't the greatest; a climbing plant on either side and a small dining table in front, maybe even a bistro set. TV on the little wall by the stairs and a comfy love seat on the kitchen wall. Thanks for finding this little gem for us!

[@quietestkitten]

I love the stairs! It's so easy to get to the top. And it's not always in the way like a ladder. I would buy a tiny desk and use the little alcove to put my desk in. I would put a couple chairs in a coffee table in the main area so that I can invite friends over. A little futon in the loft would be fine for me to sleep on

[@heyokasd]

I like this one a lot! Stairs make the loft much more accessible for me than a ladder, and I like the layout and other features.

[@sylviekins]

Definitely prefer those stairs. I thought of sleeping upstairs but would be afraid of falling over the edge, if I got up in the night! Still it looks very liveable!

[@kathleenhill5838]

Love it 🎉, prefer the stairs 😊

[@Lori-db8vl]

I really, really, really like this one. Would be my absolute favorite if there was a balcony.