APARTMENT TOUR // JET PROGRAM, OSAKA ALT, $400 //
2023 ж. 11 Ақп.
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Everyone wants to know... What does an apartment look like on the JET Program? Every situation is different but this is my Japanese apartment situated in Osaka for about $400 a month. I love my apartment and I hope you guys do too. Thanks for watching and show some love by leaving a comment ❤️
~Get to know me, my instagram is @kimber.desu
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You may feel safe, but it is never a good idea to tell strangers you don’t use all of your door locks. ☮️
Noted. I’m getting more subscribers so confidentiality is very important.
Actually, it's a brilliant idea to only lock some of the door locks when you have that many. They won't know which ones are locked & which are open. They'll be opening some of them but locking the ones already open. Genius!! 😊
Interesting take on that!
@@kimberdesu140 I only have 2 locks on my garage door and I've seen people do it on that door. 😁😁
@@pegatheetoo1437 That is an idea if you have MANY locks. It won’t take long to check 3. That’s just probability. There is nothing fun or brilliant about potentially putting yourself in danger telling people you don’t use all of your locks, especially if you showed them all of the locks you have. It’s a legitimate safety issue that could have dire consequences. PLEASE take care of yourself. ☮️ 💜
I love that KZhead randomly recommended me this video even though I have no intention on moving to Japan. The apartment is amazing
The algorithm works in mysterious ways 😂 but I’m very happy it brought you to this video ❤️ thanks for watching!
Same.
I subscribe to many tiny home pages so I'm sure that's why this video was suggested but I'm so happy that it did. I too live in a very tiny apartment, by US standards so I could get all of the space saving tips available.
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Same 😂❤
That little patio space can be use as a little garden area. You could put another stool out there with a small shelf and add some flower pots or small veg pots, just an idea. Love the apartment
That’s a really cute idea. I want to do this at my next apartment. Thank you
You really COULD make that patio space look amazing with plants and fairy lights
Swiss chard grew in milk gal. Container last spring and brought for winter. Fed it twice and jusr cut outer leaves/stalks. Really need 2 or 3 for a side dish for 2 of us. But great to add to spinach greens.
When I lived in a paper-thin wall apartment (or just noisy), I bought some cheap duvets/quilts at a thrift shop and hung them on my walls- it's instant insulation and sound squelcher. you can hang pictures and do whatever you normally do and the colors are like having an instant paint job without all the mess.
Interesting idea. I bet that worked really well. I will have to try it out. Thanks 👍
With duvets/bedding for Japan there could be less, limited storage if a person moves and no longer has that need. Do charities there accept duvets/bedding, some countries don't due to hygiene... may then end up disposing of if can't give to someone. I believe felt curtains are quite sound insulating or their are specific products for that purpose which could be resold after. Good hack though if you already have plentiful duvets.
That’s a good point. I think they are not easily and readily disposable here :(
@@kimberdesu140 Any cloth will do- sheets, shower curtains- even egg cartons Anything that absorbs noise. Hang clothes on the wall where the most noise occurs.
@@mikeylorene I can't imagine putting egg cartons on your walls. Not exactly conducive to a pleasant decor.
Thank you for sharing! My mom taught at American Air Force bases in Japan back in the 60’s & very early 70’s. Japan was her favorite place she traveled - and she traveled extensively. She passed away suddenly 4 years ago but I can just imagine her smiling with me watching you give a tour of your apartment with all its gadgets and neat additions we don’t see in America. Thank you so much ☺️ Be blessed! (Oh, I’m also the wife of 28 year LEO Captain - safety is *always* paramount - especially as a woman - so *please* use all safety locks, bars, etc at your disposal 💜)
Thanks for such a wholesome comment. I hope your mom rests in peace. I’m happy you can see you and her watching this video together 😊 I will be safer in the future. thank you 🙏
@@kimberdesu140 thank you ☺️ 💜
Your acknowledgement of what is atypical in your apartment as compared to others and the gratitude you show for that advantage is admirable. Saw the semi-full-size fridge and went Whoa! Thank you so much for sharing your apartment with us. It was a lot of fun.
Thank you for this lovely comment. I am worried people find it annoying so I am relieved some people find it as gratitude and not boasting 😮💨 I’m glad you enjoyed my tour ☺️thank you so much for watching !
I would like a flat like that ❤
In terms of space savings, Americans can learn a lot from Japanese apartment design. Thank you for the cool tour! 😊
Yes. And maybe from the mindset as well. I think, as an American, you grow up thinking you need a lot of space even if it is unnecessary. Small living can be very satisfying 😊
@@kimberdesu140 are you still living in Japan
I am. I plan to for awhile :)
@@kimberdesu140 what's it like living in the most haunted country in all of Asia
I don’t like to walk alone at night 😂 it was the same in the US, but here I am more scared of ghosts
Hi, maybe someone already wrote this, but just in case, the buttons you didn't knew about in the toilet are for pressure and movement, the two closest to where you seat are mae and ushiro ( front and back ) to move the nozzle to where to want it, and the other two buttons up are for the water pressure yowai and tsuyoi ( weak n strong ) hope it helps, for me I find that the position is always quite back, so in my toilets we had set them a bit to the front, it's quite useful 😊
Thank you for your help with this 😄and thank you for watching 😊
Very cute apartment, and it's great that it's so functional. It reminds me of my first apartment when I lived in San Francisco years ago. Hope you have a great time in Japan!
I like that it’s functional too. I feel like when it is such a small apartment it has to be functional. Thanks for watching and commenting :)
Beautifully arranged. The only thing that would drive me crazy would be the thin walls and hearing my neighbors or them hearing me. But for $400/month you can't go wrong!
Right, it really is hard to complain when the price is so amazing :)
Your apartment is homely and cosy. I like the layout of it as well also having them double doors make it less claustrophobic when the weather is nice and having them open.
Thank you. I was going for cozy so I’m glad it appears that way. The double doors are nice but I’m so scared of bugs I have rarely left them open. Those big Japanese spiders are always lurking 😳😖😂
@@kimberdesu140 Can you get those large net things with magnets on them to attach to the doors when they are open.
As a former JET I likely wouldn't have had your restraint in response to the comment that your apartment is homely.
@@elkojoe6209 Still makes it nice though regardless of how her home is. Or do you just like taking digs at other people's opinions.
@@shiralleehaggart72 The quip was that she is and I was an English teacher and in America homely means ugly and I assumed you meant homey. But after looking it up I see that apparently in other places homely doesn't means ugly. My mistake. Sorry about that.
Comparatively, this place is bigger than the usual! I like the colour scheme too (tan tone). I definitely prefer doors separating spaces too.
Yes. It’s funny because when I show my family they all think about how small it is but I wish they knew how big it actually is in comparison to other places. Separating doors was such a nice nice nice bonus :)
Your apartment is so nice. I've been watching some japanese apartment tours and yours is really nice.
Thank you. I’m also in awe of how nice my apartment is. Thanks for watching :)
Great apartment! Much bigger than many in Japan. i giggled when you talked about the floor being cold. I live in NS, Canada. In winter I always wear thick socks and warm slippers because unless you have in floor heating or carpet, its a given your floors will be cold. It's June 15th today and im wearing socks with house slides same as you:)
I laughed when I saw your comment 😂 my friend here in Japan is from Canada and I am from Arizona. The climates we come from are so different. Arizona is really hot so I never really wore socks or slippers indoors because it’s not necessary 😂 I bet my friend could definitely relate to you 😂thanks for watching :)
It’s cute but no living room that I would have to get used to. I love how you made it cozy with hooks it does not look cluttered at all.
At first it was weird, but eventually I did get used to it. Takes time :) Thanks for watching!
I can't imagine living somewhere where locking doors is not a priority! The mindset alone is different and says a lot about Japan and its safety vs America.. The biggest con for me: I would not be comfortable being able to hear my neighbors all the time. As you noted it s a con but would be a deal breaker for me as it is here in America. Thanks for the video as it is very interesting to see the different cultures and lifestyles. And you did a great job sharing that. Thanks for the video!
I thought about what you said and I never thought about it in the US when I was living there, but I also think noisy neighbors would be a deal breaker for me as well if I ever went back. In general my neighbors in japan would talk at a normal level but the walls are thin so it really can’t be helped, whereas in the US I felt the walls in my apartments were much thicker. I think if my neighbors can be heard through those thick walls, something is definitely not right, and that’s when it becomes truly annoying 😂 Thank you for watching and leaving this comment. It is interesting to see the thoughts of people watching my videos :)
I love that your living space is properly utilised and that you actually own many things which we usual viewers have at home; there are many KZhead small apartment tour videos having too few items (maybe for the pinterest minimalist aesthetic purpose) which isn't practical in my opinion. Great video by the way.
To some extent my room is staged, of course I cleaned it extensively before video taping 😅, but I also considered hiding stuff 😂 and then I thought it would look “too much like Pinterest” 😂 so I tried to leave it as normal as possible. I’m happy it looks practical to viewers. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment !
This is fascinating and very cool! I live tiny, in 180 sq ft, so I really appreciate how every inch is functional. I love how appreciative you are for what you have. Your home is wonderful. Thanks for the tour.
Thanks for leaving such a nice comment and thanks for watching. Functionality is so so so important when living in a small space. I’m so happy to have such a functional apartment :)
You must be a good teacher because you did a revision of the apartment tour towards the end.
LMAO 😂 Good observation. I hope that is true. I try where I can 💁♀️✨
It’s lovely for one person, not as tiny as some of the apartments on here. I still can’t get used to the idea that Japanese people living in cities don’t ever seem to have a living room but I understand that they go out to meet friends rather than entertaining at home.
Yes, the culture is so different. In many situations a large living space really isn't necessary, but I grew up with one so I do think it was something nice to have every once and awhile :)
You have used the space well! Lots of clever extras there. Love the idea of adding duvets to your side wall. Also think I would break down and by a table instead of whatever the blanket is covering and a chair to lounge in because it would probably fit. Great that your bathroom can be a drying room!
If i was in that apartment longer i think i would eventually break down and buy a table and chair too. It get tiring sitting on the floor after awhile 😂 thanks for watching 😃
Probably more storage under table area. I’d get a big sofa pillow to sit on. Also get a carpet pad and an area rug to go over it!
My older brother was on the Jet program in the mid 1990's. He still lives and works in Japan.
Wow! That’s so cool. His experience in Japan was probably so much more life altering and enriching than it is now for many people moving to Japan. Things are so easier for foreigners compared to how they probably once were. Im sure his stories about life in Japan are very interesting
I think it's a cute and well designed flat . I would have the bed on the opposite wall facing window. Having AC above you whilst sleeping would not sit well with me . Also better access to wardrobe. Thanks for the tour. 😊👍
Thank you and thanks for watching :)
I love it! I love small spaces, less to clean & less to pay for electric! Yay 👍✌️
See, there are some people who get it 😁 I agree wholeheartedly
Я тоже не люблю шум и нервничаю , когда соседи шумят . Привет всем из Сибири , из России . Я жила когда-то в маленькой квартире 18 кв. м с тремя детьми , потом переехали мы в квартиру 30 кв. м. И это очень тесно , неудобно . Сейчас живу одна в квартире 48 кв. м . Дети выросли , уехали . И мне снова мало места 😊, люблю простор , люблю большие помещения , так как я много шью и вяжу , мне нужны комоды , столы , диваны , стулья . 😅 Люблю, когда большая кухня , можно сделать много заготовок на зиму , люблю много воздуха в квартире . И всё же для меня моя квартира тоже маленькая . У меня чень маленькая и неудобная ванная . 😊 Желаю всем счастья, любви , здоровья ! ❤
Wow, that’s is incredible. Such a small space with so many kids. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for sharing your wonderful and cosy apartment! It’s nice and interesting! 😊
Happy to do it. Thank you for watching :)
This is one of the nicest Japanese apartments I've seen😭😭 very lucky!
Thank you. I also couldn’t believe how lucky I was. I’m glad other people think so too :)
Im very proud of Japan, that it allowed young people to have their own small, but cheap apartments, affordable for studenrs, or just anyone, who wants to start independent life. ❤❤❤❤
It is truly so nice. I am happy I was able to make a life for myself, and so many others can too 😁
I feel that it's a waste you've never use the outdoor rack to dry your clothes! Nothing beats freshly laundered laundry baked under the sun!
I wonder, where are you from? I somewhat agree with what you said. My dad and step mom would dry clothes in the sun, under the arizona heat and that would definitely bake my clothes. I liked the smell. But i tried doing that in Japan and I just don’t get the same results. The air is humid and it takes longer to dry the clothes. I just chose the shower for drying for convenience 🤷♀️
I’m from Singapore where it is perpetually hot and humid! Ah i see!
I'm visiting Osaka in 2 weeks. I am just super impressed how Japan maximizes the amount of living space (for the most part). Like with helpful small gadgets and separating the toilet from the shower. In America they will rent you less than 300 square feet studio apartments will full size ovens, 4 burners and everything.
I agree :) Enjoy your trip to Osaka!
Well that was super interesting! The algorithm suggested this video, and I admit I probably otherwise would have never seen it. I also admit that now that I’m in my 50’s and entrenched in a certain way of living that I’d find getting accustomed to this very difficult. But you appear young and adventurous, so good onya! You may not use your balcony, but what wonderful natural light it brings to your space. These will be fantastic memories for when you’re older~
Such a sweet message. I didn’t even know it, but it’s what I needed today ❤️ I’m happy the algorithm brought you my way 😂 Even I was unsure if I would be able to live in such a small space, but like you said, I am young and adventurous and it has helped me quite a bit 😃 It has been a very great experience. One I will treasure for the rest of my life :) thanks for watching and commenting!
Да, для Японии у вас просто роскошная квартира! Просторная, функциональная и это окно в пол. Супер!
I agree :)
Seeing your apartment really makes me realize how for granted I take my "small" college apartment in the United States haha
Lol this tickles my heart 😂 yeah, I was a bit surprised too. I remember my first studio apartment in the states and looking back on it, it was more than a studio haha. What I am doing now is more of a studio apartment than that one ever was 😂 thanks for leaving this comment. Made me laugh 😄
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Your apartment is practical and just enough room for you. The rent sounds very affordable.
So affordable. I was able to live comfortable and still travel and go out a lot :) Thanks for watching!
@@kimberdesu140 I’ve watched videos of travel by Japanese trains it would be nice to see travel from your point of view.
I am open to making something similar. I like travel by train so it’s worth considering. Thanks for leaving this comment here :)
use your tea pot to heat water and add to the washing machine and a pot on the stove too. Only when you feel like somethings need to be done. Also, you can soak something in the bathtub. Say, a blanket, soak in hot water over night in the tub and in the morning put it to wash in the machine.
Those are all very great ideas. Thank your for sharing and thanks for watching! I’ll be sure to take your advice in the future
@@kimberdesu140 Why did you say .."the shower"? It looked indeed as a bathtub...or are showers in Japan looking like bathtubs, but you can't really sit in it?
You know, I guess I just didn’t think too much about it when making the video, but I think the reasoning is because I more often shower than I do bathe. So I called the space a shower because I usually use it for showering.
@@kimberdesu140 Thanks for the clearing-up. Still, it's a really cosy place. I saw often in Paris places that were not that good as yours. Althow they often use the space also up...like a elevated bed. Just was thinking about that when i saw your place. And then i realised ...you have the clothing area ...and the door to your balcony ...so that was a short thought 😶
I was wondering if the machine is installed on cold water but heats up to a degree of your choose when in use? Mine works like that but I live in Europe 😊Algorithms yea the same reason I saw this video too but I tend to watch Japanese apartments they mesmerize me 😅
People complaining about the size are forgetting that the price of this apartment is $400. You’re not getting a large house with a yard in any major city in a developed country for $400.
This is a very good point. Thank you for commenting :)
As a Gamer, a small cozy space is pretty ideal for me as Japan embodies that minimal design for a lot of the apartments & homes I see you & others stay in. So long as I can use a toilet, shower & bathe, have a fridge & pantry space for food, & somewhere to sleep & game, that's all my needs met. And you don't generally have the insane prices on housing like the US does, I don't think Japan has rent control, but to my knowledge it's not as much of a zero sum game with real estate & housing.
I agree. Perfect space for gamer types. It’s all the essentials and I really like that. I’m not sure about the rent control but so far pricing as been as good as I had expected. Thanks for stopping by!
@@kimberdesu140 No problem! You said the walls were pretty thin though didn't you? Would have to invest in panels to dampen sound though if you were going to live in a building like that to not drive your neighbors nuts even if you play with headphones on & the TV low haha
Love the design and I would use the patio for sure! Thanks!
Im so glad you liked it. Thanks for watching!
Cute little apartment. I would not tell anyone that you don't use all of the locks though, even if you do feel safe.
Yeah. First and last time to make that mistake. Thank you
Very cool to see your apartment in Osaka! I'm in Morioka (though looking at moving to Yokohama) and haven't had a chance to do an apartment tour yet, but I love how cozy you've made your space.
Upon moving to Japan it was my first time to have a space all to myself. I had always shared with a room mate and had to make mutual design choice. When I found out I’d be living in my own I was so excited I started planning out how I would decorate my room and I’m happy to say it fit exactly what I had imagined. I’m so happy many people like the set up of my room because I too am super pleased with it :) thanks for watching. I hope you can find a nice place in Yokohama that you can make your own !
You have all that untapped space on your patio. You could do so much with it . 😊
Very true :) but in the end, I was to scared of bugs 😂
Your shower & laundry area , really comfortable and practical
It was my goal to make it practical. I wanted to utilize the space. I’m glad other people think so too :)
This video was super interesting. That’s awesome that you’re over there getting to experience all that. It gives people in the states an idea of what it would be like over there. I hope people are super nice and that you make a lot of good friends there!
I love reading wholesome comments like this one. Thank you so much. I’m glad you enjoyed the video and I do really hope my videos are useful to people out there in the world looking to do the same as me :) Thanks for watching!
Great video and what a cute apartment. I adopted the no shoes rule long ago. I love the beginning of this video. "Oh". I imagined, "Oh. That's where I left my camera. " lol
Thank you :) the no shoe rule is nice. I’be been doing it since I met my husband and I haven’t wanted to go back :) Omg that’s what I should have said lol
I'm really surprised that your apartment is so small. My daughter lived in Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima for 4 years she had a good size apartment through the JET program. It must depend on where you are in Japan. 🤷🏻♀️
Thanks. I dislike when people tell you every little thing in the cabinets. Cute little place
I completely agree! I feel what is inside the cabinets is a video all of its own lol
Very cute place! Your use of space and storage is awesome, looks cosy and tidy! We had issues with limited kitchen counter space so bought a stove cover which is amazing for food prep/ dirty dishes when not cooking.
That is a good idea. It helps to have more counter space in the kitchen. Thank you for watching :)
I really enjoyed this video. I like the details you put into the tour of your apartment. You seem to be very happy living there. I wish you the best and you just gained a subscriber!
It's comments like this that keep me going! Thanks for watching and subscribing!!!!
@@kimberdesu140 Your so welcome. Keep up the quality videos!
It would be really cute to put a whole bunch of potted plants outside on your patio❤
I considered this, because i really love the look of plants, but i am a terrible plant mama. I know nothing about them and i feared they would all die and then my patio would be a plant cemetery 😂 but i think i will get artificial plants because i like the aesthetic
There are many plants easy to be kept in a patio🎉 give it a try asking to a flower shop or a gardener suggestions. It s not that difficult. Not my cup of tea those small spaces but it look perfect for you
I really like it. It's really cosy. I think i would enjoy living there. I really love plants and flowers so i could see myself filling the patio area with them. Maybe a bird feeder too. Thank you. I really enjoyed watching.
Thank you. So glad you enjoyed it. I really loved this apartment :) And thank you for watching!
What a sweet apartment, thank you for showing it.
Looks like you're loving it, good for you. Enjoy!
I haven’t finished watching the video, and paused to THANK YOU for not making us watch through all the stuff in your pantry and cupboards!! Totally agree with you that those are the most annoying parts of apartment tours! I would fast forward through them or just quit watching!
You are so welcome! Thanks for watching!
@@kimberdesu140 I love your apartment, BTW! Everything about it so cool! It's so cute and livable! Very homey!
Great organization for the best use of space ❤
Thank you :)
You made me feel better about the 2 bedroom I'm moving in next month, thanks.
I’ve had many people talk about how watching my video makes them grateful and more appreciative for what they have and honestly , it’s not such a bad thing 👍 I was grateful to just be living 3 hours closer to my husband at the time, so the apartment was really great for me :)
Compared to some this seems very spacious. Is nice that you're content and feel safe but please locķ the door properly you never know whats out there.
Thank you for your concern. I will do better to take care of my safety in the future. And thanks for watching 😁 I agree this apartment is spacious in comparison to some
Having a bedroom is so nice, those loft beds you have to climb into look like coffins! Clean, modern, efficient is all you need!
Haha I wonder why they remind you of coffins
I expected a tiny lounge behind the closed-off door for entertaining guests and maybe a sofa that could be converted into a bed... But that was interesting to watch. Thanks for sharing...❤
Thanks for watching 😁
Thank you for showing me your home. It's such a small space but makes me realise that I have far too much unnecessary stuff
I had that same realization. Even when I would go shopping I would want things but then think about whether i really needed it. Small living can be great for personal growth I think, and your wallet 😂 Thanks for watching
Thank you for the tour, your flat is so cute! Best regards from London ❤❤ ❤
Of course. Glad you liked it! London, wow! It amazes me where my viewers are coming from 😄 thanks for watching!
Thank you for sharing your beautiful space! I was wondering if you'd be willing to make a video on your role as a ALT and what you'd do for lesson planning, etc? Did the school/head teacher you worked at give you a specific textbook/material for you to reference? All the best! :)
Yes, I can do a video on this. For now I will say that the school did give us materials. Elementary followed those materials closely. In my situation at my school as a JHS teacher we had textbooks but everything we created was really up to the JTE most of the time. I’ll try and make more detailed video about this in the future. Thanks for the request :)
Thank you babe. Good to see ya feel settled in a foreign land. Good Luck for an even bigger place. 👍👍
Thank you :)
I don’t know if you use natural air to help cool your home in high temps, but that the doors slide both ways means that you can have them open on either end to allow for in/out air flow. It will flow more effectively than having one door all the way open.
Oh wow I didn’t know that. Thanks for sharing
I live in Germany and for almost three years I lived in a small apartment (room) of 12 square meters. The apartment had everything, a shower and a toilet, a small kitchen with a refrigerator, a wardrobe, a bed, a nightstand, a table and two chairs.
Wow a table and two chairs even. I felt chairs were not good for my small space but somehow you found a way to do it. Good for you. Small living doesn’t have to be bad living :)
The furniture was already in the apartment when I moved in.
Most places don't have sink garbage disposals. They are actually really bad for your pipes, even though they are common in some parts of the US.
I didn’t know that. Japan is the only place I’ve ever lived abroad. Since I grew up in the US we’ve only ever had houses with a disposal. It’s crazy to me seeing the difference. I think having the net is better than the disposal though. Growing up the disposal would break or things would accidental get stuck and it’s a whole mess. Having a net is much more simple I think. Thanks for watching and commenting!
I just got my apartment details and was feeling worried about being in a 1K, but your apartment is so cute and makes me hopeful space-wise :) thank you!!
It takes some adjusting but I’m sure you will be able to cope with the size. It sounds a lot smaller than it is sometimes :) It’s the luck of the draw so I hope you get a nicer place than you expect to get🤞 thanks for watching !
Nice tour of your space and it's quite on time for me. I'm planning to move to Japan and have been wandering how their apartments look like. It's okay for you.
I am happy this video found you. Many different apartments out there in Japan. Mine is just one in many. If you’d like to see more, check out my tiny tokyo apartment as well. This is a perspective into Tokyo apartment living :) Thanks for watching :)
The bath-area door would enable use to f a folding bistro table set across from the kitchenette if you wanted your bedroom door closed.
Thank you. It’s a nice idea.
That's a lovely apartment! Very clever layout and storage solutions, nice color scheme and I would put a lot of plants in that balcony. The kitchen is a little too small for my taste, but still pretty functional compared to some microapartment kitchens out there.
I agree, and i’m glad you mentioned the color scheme. I also really liked it. It felt bright and cozy :)
I love your tiny but really well designed space. That bathroom looks so cozy at wintertime. I'm your 500th subscriber and good luck with life and work in Japan!!! 🌹💕👍
Thank you. The bathroom and where I would make my videos are my favorite spots in the apartment ❤️ thanks for subscribing. 500 is a great number to be! I appreciate it!
I would love the patio o matter how small. Also love the storage. Thanks for the tour.
There was so much storage. Very pleased with this space as well :) Thanks for watching
I don't know about other countries, but Japan is a really humidy, so if a bath dehumidifier is not included, it is better not to have a shelf in the shower room. otherwise around of the shelves will quickly become covered in mold.
It’s very true. The mold will grow quickly, but I’m not sure if going without the shelving would be a great idea. There is barely any storage as it is. Instead I would say clean regularly to stay on top of the mold instead :)
@@kimberdesu140 At cleaning time, clean with vinegar or spray vinegar after cleaning, and that mold will never grow.
It's really cool to see your apartment. I know the thin walls would bother me a lot, but I really like the space that you have. It also looks really cozy, I like the decorations you've done.
I know. It’s so interesting to see how different everyone’s apartment can be. I’m glad you like my space. I put a lot of effort into making it cozy :)
@@kimberdesu140 Do neighbours ever complain about noise? I'm worried about whether playing music would be an issue
I have limited knowledge about this since I’ve only ever lived in one apartment in Japan, and this apartment has only foreign tenants, but as far as my situation goes, yes there have been complaints about noise in my apartment. Usually the noise has to be pretty loud, reoccurring, and bothersome for someone to make a complaint though. I think as long as you are making noise at reasonable hours and days you shouldn’t have any problems. What I have seen so far is noise being made past 10pm on a work night so my advice to you would be to just play on the side of caution and keep music at a reasonable volume during reasonable hours (anything after 9am and before 10pm on a weekday. You should be safe :) great question. Thanks for asking. Hope my answer was slightly helpful !
@@kimberdesu140 thank you so much that was very helpful ❤️💜💖
I think the basin above the toilet cistern is brilliant. When I lived in Scotland our water came from a spring in the hillside and in the summer it was scarce. Reusing water would have been ideal.
I hope they become more common in that part of Scotland. It would be very useful. In general they could make a difference around the world I think :)
I think your apartment is great! Everything is so compact and you have everything you need. I have a son who knows a lot about the Japanese culture, but I'm not sure if he will ever move there to live. Maybe he will in the future! Thank you for sharing your way of living. 🤗🙏👍
if that’s his dream, i hope he can move here in the future :) it is a nice way to live, especially if you are living alone. thanks for watching 😄
All those locks would be very useful here in London!
Oh no! Stay safe out there 😳
Very nice space! Japan has really neat inventions!! Thank you for sharing!!😋
I agree :) and thanks for watching and leaving a comment ❤️
You seem to have one of those amazing heated tables! That must be comfortable to sit and work at when it is cold.
Yes. It’s called a kotatsu. There are many kinds. I got a basic one for just 500 yen at a recycle shop. One of the best purchases I’ve made since being here :) very comfortable if you don’t mind sitting on the floor and definitely keeps you warm. Thanks for watching :)
I don't know which I liked better your cute apartment or your beautiful personality. Don't ever let life change you.
Thank you 😁
Very interesting! Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for watching :)
Yes indeed, this appartement seems very large ! Good for you !
Yes, thanks!
Its very detailed room tour, enjoyed it❤ Nice commentary as well..
Thank you. I tried my best to give a lot of information with out rambling on and on. I’m glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching
Thank you 🙏 ❤ very cute Apartment very clean !
No problem. I hope you have a better understanding of Japanese apartments now :) Thank you for watching !!
We never wear shoes inside.That was something we chose 50 years ago when we were married.I like my floors clean if I decide to go barefoot or wear my house slippers.All 4 of our children do the same in their homes.☺️
That’s very nice :)
US dont have nice small places like that, you are so lucky.
Very easy to find a small place here 😂 but I am very fortunate it is also nice 👍
Girl you hit the jackpot with this apartment
I thought so too 😊
Invest in a back jack for sitting on your floor. They are wonderful. I use mine when I go camping and canoeing.
I thought about getting one for the longest time and each time i decided I would buy it I would go all the way to the store and change my mind lol. I always thought, just simply sitting on the floor was cheaper and efficient for me. But it would be nice, no doubt about that :)
Love this. Tthough, the doors could all be either accordian or sliding. These guys are famous for those. The practically invented sliding doors. Saves space
They are nice. I like them :)
I wish they have put the refrigerator with side wall and extend the platform area because I can’t put things on such small platform while cooking
that definitely would have been a good idea. it has been a struggle cooking in such a small space sometimes, but you get used to it, or you don’t and eat take out a lot 😂
hi, this is an amazing apartment! did your contracting organization subsidize at all or did you have to find the apartment , sign a lease and all by yourself? It's just that I've been interested in applying for the JET program in the future, and your place just seems so lovely!
It’s a very nice place, aside from the thin walls 😂 but to answer you questions, my apartment was owned by the contracting organization so it was subsidized. And for the paperwork, an organization in the area called MAFGA helped us with all the paper work. They help all foreigners in the area, not just people coming through JET. Some people don’t have this so it was really great to have someone to come to when we needed help with things like this. If you are interested in JET definitely apply but keep in mind that I’m very fortunate in my situation. Placements have a wide range and I’ve met people who got a great location but had to live in a smaller and older space and then some people who had plenty of space but the apartment was definitely dated and the location was very far from city life. I got very lucky to be where I am. There is a very small portion of people with a newer apartment, in a location that is very accessible and within a city like area. This isn’t to tear your spirit more so help you manage expectations :) Thanks for watching! I wish you luck in applying and getting accepted if you do decide JET is the right path for you!
This is very nice and cozy, especially that your sleeping room is divided from the kitchen. I wish I had this too. 😅
Yes, I really like the separation from the kitchen too. Especially having a door is nice. It helps to keep all the kitchen and bathroom smells out 😂
I love your apartment - my house in NZ is quite small - we live South African way of life - I also love Japanese culture.
Japanese culture is very helpful for small life styles. Is South African culture also useful for this? Since you said your apartment is small, sometimes our culture is shaped by our way of life and I am curious about other cultures 😊
Separate the toilet and shower is the MOST.SPECTACULOR.IDEA. EVER! 1 bathroom, 2 adults and 3 girls. Do the math.
I.COMPLETELY.AGREE! 😁 Thanks for watching!
No. I always first go to bathroom before shower, so than someone else is already in the shower. But in your case absolutely right
Australian houses usually have separate toilet and bathroom.
Beautiful Apartment 😍😍
Thank you 😄
IS ONE BEAUTIFULL APARTAMENT. LOVE IT.
THANK YOU SO MUCH 😁
I love your place. Very nice/cozy and very well organized
Thank you 😊
yes, definitely large for Japan. Well done!
Thank you :)
Hey sweetie, in Europe the sinks do not have a disposel system either! Although there may be mainly rich or foreign people who have had this installed. I would love such a disposal but my husband is against it, and it's expensive. Your apartment is kind, what we call it, a studio (small apartment with little separations between rooms (only the Toiletroom and bathroom are separat in a studio) the bedroom very rarely. Lots of love and the best of luck from Pinkie
You seem like a very sweet soul ☺️. I am learning so much about other places from people like you. Thanks for sharing :)
@@kimberdesu140 Sweetie, we learn from eatch other!! That is much better than hating do you not agree?? We should support one another. Lots of love from ons sweet soul to another!! Pinkie
I really like your apartment a beautiful living space infact and you have made very good use of the space is would happily live there the only negative for me personally would be the thin walls
Right. Privacy is really important for me too. Great apartment but thin wall unfortunately. Thanks for watching!
LOVE YOUR COZY APARTMENT
Thank you so much!