Inside Tokyo's TINIEST Luxury Apartment
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I do think I would live there because it's so central.
I could deal with this though navigating the loft ladder might be a challenge depending on the day. Definitely better than some Japanese apartments I have seen.
Hell nah , besides of how small it is , what a terrible layout , also why separate the bathroom by a wall? It makes no sense to me.
yo man! i think this might be your new thing
Last apartment... The Stairs of Doom is too scary! 😂
It may be small but I can tell it was designed with care and attention to the person who would be living there. Whoever designed the space really did their best!
@Wary Trout i definitely wouldn't last a day in this place. the main room is smaller than my toilet for god's sake
@Wary Trout I do agree with you, I could not live in a place that small myself, but if one has to out of necessity it’s good to see that the place isn’t in some shabby condition
This is called kung fu in design.
@Wary Trout you live in a 600 a month house?
The fact that there are windows and that the place is located in a nice street change the perspective. It is small but quite ok.
I wish there are places like this with affordable prices in my country for young adults who just finished study to start living on their own. So cute!
Indonesian detected(?) :)
yea fr like we need this in malaysia too 😭😭💔💔
YES you are right! Every country around the world should try this. Especially for students, do you know how happy so many parents would feel if their university age children could move out instead of living with them! Also good for people who are introverted, the divorced, people who wont have to deal with roommates! Seriously some people may not understand but many actually get it-even if its tiny it's still a place to be proud to call your own!
👍☺❤RIGHT ON I TOTALLY AGREE I WISH THEY HAD THEM IN UTAH MYSELF I THINK THIS WOULD BE A WONDERFUL THING FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DIFFERENT KINDS OF REASONS WHAT A GOOD THING 👍 😊 ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤💖💖💖💖💖❤❤❤💖💖💖
Just what comes into my mind
I liked the resident's honest assessment of the pros and cons of living there and realistic usage of the space.
I live in a quite similar flat actually since few years and i love it and funny, the cons are quite similar. quite exited by the loft upstairs at first too ;) and after a while, less confortable to use in fact for my personal feeling and needs too but it can be easily adapted, and changed functions. so i like the flexibility of not having big furnitures and be able to move and adapt the space as i want :). and i could hear my neighbour sometimes too but quite quiet area where i live too.. funny because i am not in Japan at all, in France but in a tiny town, tiny flat.. but i love to live that way. :)
Bro just vibin' with his axlotols.
I wish they'd build more places like this around the world. Living by my self, I'd much rather live in a much smaller, much more affordable place, than pay like 2,000 a month for a one room apartment with a crap ton of open space that I'll never use. Little apartments like these would be great for people who are trying to save up for a down payment on a house.
They have to build like this because there is no space! We take for granted just how large the USA IS 26 times bigger than Japan so space here is plentiful
@@SocraticMind89 They have plenty of space, just obviously not in the middle of a capital city where everybody wants to live. Every country in the world has this problem, USA included.
@@SocraticMind89 Japan has a ton of free space actually. Almost every place outside of the largest cities is slowly becoming less and less inhabited and breaks down from not enough people living there. And in the same manner as Tokyo the USA also does not have any space to spare in places like SF or NY.
They're great if you're 3 feet tall.
@@atedinahalf6288 Its not even that small, the guy in the video is quite tall and he's nowhere near hitting his head on the ceiling.
As someone who is still living with their parents because of how expensive (clean) apartments are, this is an accommodation I could only dream of. Wish we had something like this in the U.S to help the young people who are just starting to venture out on their own.
There are a lot of shared houses in the US where you can rent a bedroom/half of a house. Depends on where you live, but if you are looking for $500.00/month and under, I would suggest looking for a shared house/apartment with multiple bedrooms to reduce costs. My friend ives in Williamsburg, Brooklyn NYC for only 600.00 including everything and has her own room, large kitchen and bathroom and entertainment space. She has 3 roommates for the other bedrooms, but thats how post-grads do it!
so you're really not an alien right?
@@cass_attack thats not really comparable though to rent a tiny apartment on your own versus living with a bunch of people sharing a house
@@cass_attack And where are you speaking about? In California, the closest thing that I could think of would be a student apartment, but even those are more expensive than $700USD nowadays
and to help homeless or struggling people who are working to rise up
Is it just me, or are tiny loft apartments the most coziest and enjoyable living experiences ever? Gosh I would love to live in this space so much!!
@@mikamakawee3321 😂
I love it too💜
@@mikamakawee3321 Yeah but this is already a luxury to people and not everyone can afford this. Heck, we’re lucky if we can even afford cooling and heating. Some people don’t even have roofs over their heads.
Ok
its just you
This has been my fav apartment you’ve shown. I would totally sleep in the loft and use a projector on the wall for my gaming and watching. I wish there were places like this where I lived and soooo much cheaper than where I’m from.
same here. its so expensive where im from and i was shocked at the price of this place. i would also sleep in the loft, and would probably be up there a lot. im short, so i probably wouldn’t feel squished up there.
I have so much respect for the designers and architects! They paid so much attention to detail I appreciate that
I’d definitely use the loft as a sleeping area. As a person who needs a good desk, I’d probably use the downstairs as an office/work space since the natural lighting is it’s huge advantage
I thought the same thing
The guy who who already lived in one of the units used a futon to sleep. If you're going to use a futon, anyway, it seems pointless to sleep downstairs where you have more space. 💁🏻♂️
Yeah!
I agree, I'd climb up to sleep only, and use the downstairs area for my daily activities
I would do the same thing
The high ceiling and big windows really help to make the space feels more spacious. I will probably use the loft as storage so there's less things visible in the bottom space.
Beautifully summed up
At least it has a window.
Heck yeah! Def utilize that height!👍
I don’t think I’d want to climb up & down every time I need clothes
actually, I could not live in this.
Another excellent entry in this series. I'm 38 now and most definitely feel Japan as a whole has A LOT to teach the whole world about minimalism living. Sure you can argue some of these spaces could arguably be "unliveable" by western standards, but going back to my teen years as a University student, I spent pretty much all my time out, and also I was thinner and healthier then: managing a small space was so much easier back then. I feel like these kind of places could mean lesser rent costs for students whilst still providing decent sleeping spaces together with different environments to bring forth their personality and creativity in how they utilize the spaces. Regardless, this video was excellent showing all this stuff and I truly appreciate the Japanese residents coming forward and sharing their spaces and opinions on all of it. Great work to be sure. Cheers!
totally agree :)
Lethe west have tiny house revolution now. It’s common now . Check tiny house channels and tiny big house channel. A lot of people in the west now enjoy tiny house living .
@@njrom2975 The western tiny house trend doesn't really integrate into urban structures though. It's often suburban or even rural
@@lars7935 it’s trending in new York now haha 😂.. Because it’s too expensive to live big or even normally these days
I'm always amused by peoples' comments about being out all the time, like people have completely forgotten about being trapped in their homes for months on end when governments forced citizens to stay indoors. Would you like this place if you are not allowed to leave your home for 6+ months?
If you were allowed to alter the space, you could easily extend the loft level across to the window, and just have a hole through it for access with the ladder going up into the corner. You'd still have light on both levels due to the position of the windows. And you'd increase the amount of useable floor space by at least 25% across the entire apartment.
This place was really well designed. Despite its size, you can tell the architect divided the spaces efficiently and made it feel as open and comfortable as they could with the windows, finishing, etc. What I love about these vids is also seeing how residents utilize the space!
compared to other tiny apartments ive seen, this one looks the most liveable and efficient. a lot of them tend to look really run down and dont make the best use of space, but i honestly feel like i could live in this apartment for a couple years. its perfect for college students
These Chinese people can keep their shoeboxes!!!
@@genox3636 they’re Japanese, racist.
It's about the space I had on my half of the dorm room.
They could trade the waiting room for more space so not the best use I don’t care if it’s part of the culture you can’t fit a bed there really yak
Yup, perfect for me! 19y.o
As you said, "You can live a minimalist lifestyle", ive been wanting to live like that for such a long time, being able to be so mobile, its truly amazing!!
I love how you show (wide angle), visit places and ask the locals to show their opinions and places too! Very nice content! Thank you from your work! Keep doing that!
As a claustrophobic person I’m surprised at how cozy this place looks. I actually wouldn’t mind living in one of these apartments. I’m working on becoming a minimalist and this just speaks to me.
It needs an oven 🤠
@@timothyevans1803 yeah I don’t see that happening in there.. a convection oven would work..ish n I doubt a dishwasher is available in most of these very cool apartments! I’m tall but I could live there especially if between looking n saving some money! I love these! Fabulous idea! Perfect 👍
It's a nightmare for tall people
Watching this makes me breath harder.
I think the natural lights play an important role there...
Imagine living in a country where they help young adults find affordable housing or just provide affordable housing in general 🥰
@@mariec5716 not like the property market has much complaining to do
Its not like theyre any better off than we are, theres good and bad things in every country. Japan has some of the highest suicide rates so providing affordable housing for the students who they pressure into their narrow structures of academics is the least they can do.
@@jante234 OP isn't saying Japan doesn't have it's downsides, much like you said every country does. But affordable housing for young people/ students to venture out on their own is something many of us can only dream of, especially in a market like Tokyo.
@@Haitouken i meant tokyo is like(not wanting to say an expensive city)but in a way a hub for those who come far and wanting to study in tokyo.
In East Germany, 60qm are like 200€ a month near the city center lol
This was the first or at least one of the first videos I watched on this channel and I love the tiny apartment series. People are very efficient at using their space
I love this development idea! It's perfect for students/young professionals who don't need a lot of space but still want nice amenities. Sometimes nice amenities and space are proportional, as well as price. I thought it was interesting he used the loft as a workout/video game cave, but I feel like I would use it more as an office/study space or like you said as a closet/storage area.
"I don't go up there often" When 9 sq meters is too much
This is what I call a cupboard. Its not living.
@@helenegan1079 Very entitled
@@helenegan1079Not everyone can afford a 2 story house or a spacious apartment. For someone that's just getting through college ang Uni this is more than enough space at a very affordable price.
*Loft is really more of a vacation home by the seaside.*
Hey it's Verlis. 😅
At least Japan is building tiny affordable apartments unlike many other countries where the emphasis is on building luxurious places and generating huge profits.
Ikr. Other countries should invest in affordable apartments rather than expensive luxurious apartments.
Absolutely, I was kicked out of my Williamsburg, Brooklyn artist loft that was remodeled as luxury lofts. This was going on all over Williamsburg, Brooklyn and ruined the area.
@@ellyreginald6546 this was getting bad before last year especially in the larger cities where they were focused on 'revitalization' aka - minimal/cheap upgrades + huge rent increases to meet/exceed big brother tax implications and of course pocket lining on their end as well as landlords.
At least their people won’t be homeless also.
Ain't that the godly truth. A tiny room in the least affluent neighborhoods in NYC will cost at least $700 a month and that is if lucky .
Oh My Gosh... I can't imagine being locked down in one of those for months...
I love the space.. very clean and airy. Ideal place for someone just starting out in this great big world. Best regards to those who have just started their journey.
This was an example of a truly livable tiny space, and it was cool to see how an actual resident utilized his space in reality. The designers seem to have considered utilizing using the upper spaces well (I.e. shelves above the toilet, loft space). Thanks for this peek, Norm!
Thanks for always being here for it!!
The thing that stood out to me is: "nobody has a table/desk/chair". Flat surfaces (for eating or study, or PC) are not really practical. It would take up the entire non-loft area.
@@Adderkleet eat out
@@Adderkleet i am pretty sure they have those foldable camping tables for when needed.
@@Adderkleet I was thinking the same, because I'm used to have my own PC with chair and table, in that space will be tricky (or use some different things, being inventive)
I would definitely use the loft! The fact that the loft is up high, and pretty well closed off would just make me feel safe and secure. I would want the majority of the space to be mattress/bed space, and I’d line the walls with big fluffy pillows. I love it!
😻😻😻
Like Kramer 😄
This idea is awesome 😍
Awesome!
Fully agree! Bed space plus a projector.
The idea of it being a cocoon is incredible! I wish this kind of thoughtful living were more common in places I’ve lived
Just came across your videos and just been enthralled by the spaces you’ve shown. I personally want to move to Japan once I get on my feet to experience the culture and all the nice sights that Japan has to offer and seeing how nice and minimalistic some of the apartments are just makes me want to move there all the more. Love your videos and pray for your continued success and happiness! :-)
It’s crazy how small this apartment is but they really put a lot of thought into it to make it convenient for people to live on 10qm. I think I would use the loft as a cozy bedroom
Same I'm SMOLL XD
Hi! What does qm mean?
They’re based in yachts rooms/interiors
@@BigEvy square metre
@@volpenvieh ahh thank you I get it now , between working with multiple systems I got confused. SqM. I wasn't able to interpret that
Love it! I'd totally use the loft space to sleep and as a TV den, downstairs I'd have a desk to paint and create because the light is amazing! Great video! Really interesting space!
Didn't expect to see one of my fave crochet channels over on this side of youtube haha
It seems like it's made the same way cruiseship rooms are constructed.
slave mentality
@@thiloswift8035 what?
@@thiloswift8035 As someone who own a 3 bedroom house that was built in the 1930's, I can assure you owning a home is not fun ... Paying home owners insurance , paying taxes, ALWAYS FIXING SOMETHING that is broken ,mowing the yard , weed eating, trimming tree limbs , raking leaves, having a huge electric bill trying to cool and heat the home and the worst part is having permanent next door neighbors, Crimony these people are trashy and nasty but you can't just up and move as you take out a thirty year mortgage that hangs around your neck like an albatross . If I had to do things over I would buy a little acre of land and a cheap little camper van and save a huge pile of cash. I literally could be retired right now if I hadn't sunken myself into this much debt.
I find myself thinking that a small apartment might be quite beneficial to me and maybe others. It would force me to simplify my life and find what is most useful and important. I think everyone could use a good spring cleaning now and again! Maximizing every inch of your space sound pretty fun!
You could always just do a spring cleaning occasionally no matter what the size of your home - you don't have to live in a closet to do so.
I love the idea of affordable & high quality housing like this. The loft could definitely get annoying everyday but for special occasions could be good or even just storage
Honestly, I wish the USA could have homes like these and keep them at an affordable rate. It would be great for young adults to start off on their own. This would have been prefect for me as a college student.
Just a sign of how sad America has become that this would be seen as acceptable. Compare that chicken coop to what your parents could afford off an untrained job 40 years ago.
And for those of us who just don't have high paying jobs, don't have much stuff, and don't want/need much space.
We do. My first apartment was just like this. $450/mo. in the 80s.
@@ArchonCommando What kind of job isn't untrained? You either are working class/blue collar or white collar. Every job requires certain skill sets and that was true 40 years ago. Problem is the younger generation thinks it was all handed to us. We worked hard for what we got (I worked 3 jobs at one time!, but you are right, this should never become a norm. I'm living in Europe, atm, and what little people are willing to accept is sad.
@@ArchonCommando what untrainable jobs are you referring to? My parents were able to buy a house very young but my dad was an accountant. You have an unrealistic view of the world to think everyone in our parents generation had the means to afford a house. And worst of, your comment makes it seem like the US is “too good” to even entertain the idea of small apartments. Young adults nowadays in the US that don’t want to live at home are most likely living with roommates. Small apartments are great alternatives to living with roommates. I’m sure Japan has “regular sized” apartments but you’d probably need roommates for that.
Make me feels a bit claustrophobic, but I can't wait to visit Japan next year. I don't want to be living in these apartments but highly highly appreciate how they use small space so beautifully.
I believe this is on the higher end in big city centres, for a bit on outskirts its relatively cheaper like 1 bhk for 60-70k yen
I feel claustrophobic with just that hallway
As long as you don't give up easily, it's enough m8
Nice video. I loved to have the comparison between empty and how you would actually live in the apartment. I also appreciated, how honest he was about the loft.
really nice apartment for 1 person, living room and sleeping area are separated. the top area is very spacious and can likely fit a double bed. also nice view out the window, at least not a back alley or another building and the neighborhood looks really clean too. separate toilet and shower also great 👍🏽
There is an extreme lack of affordable places for single adults where I live and this just screams perfection. Seriously enough space to do what you need it to do and limited enough to teach you not to hoard items. Let's you save money, take up less space, and focus on bigger things. Where I live, you won't really find any places like this, we have "Studio apartments" but, they are no where near as well put together and still cost an arm and a leg for just a one room space.
I rather share than live in a matchbox... And I am an introvert... but I guess it depends on the country's weather. In a sunny location, I would not mind living in this matchbox.
@@vivayo4588 If we're talking semi-random roommate as opposed to good friend, I'd take the matchbox 100%.
What a lot of ppl miss is that when you save so much money on rent, you actually have the means to go out and experience stuff and as a result you're not in your place as much. It's just a matter of what you personally want to prioritize in your life.
~Laughs in pandemic~
Totally agree with you but for me inside space is a major priority
Exactly, like based on his numbers ($600 vs $1k for rent) that’s about $100 bucks a week - you could have a pretty sweet weekend with that amount!
No I get that part a ton! It's one of my favourite parts 😎
Introverts exist We don't want to go outside that often lmao
Great video and the apartment space is perfect. The loft would be excellent place to keep a collection of anything or for guest to sleep over.
Incredibly cozy! With the loft you have some quality extra space. I expected something akin to your first apartment but this is great, would absolutely be willing to live there.
This is actually a well thought out space. The ceiling height and placements of the bathroom and kitchen are actually functional and this is coming from a New Yorker. Whoever designed this space did a fantastic job with the layout and storage space.
As a designer i can aprove this is very well made tiny apartment 👍
I would llike to have a good closetwall along the one side without deminizing the room and a little higher loftarea an a good kitchenpantry. That would help a lot. But I find it expensive and it would make me feel like a tunnel rat to walk those hallways.
What storage space? Thise 3 tiny cupboards?
“This is VERY livable” I’m sorry, sir, but my giant ass is getting anxiety just looking at that toilet area. 😂
😂 thats why these guys are mostly fit.
Facts 😂
The whole place gave me anxiety.. 😁
I would lose my mind after a month in a place that teeny 😄
@@bidibibip I'm getting a panic attack just watching this ❣🤣
These are my favorite video series of yours! It really makes you look at these spaces that you wouldn't think you'd enjoy because of the lack of room with a different perspective. Like a "maybe this could work" haha
I am loving your videos! I think it would be really interesting if you could do a tour of your first apartment, if it's around still. Huge thumbs up.
One of the best cubicle (studio) appartment, I have ever seen. Architect put a lot of effort in designing this place - perfect for school, college students or 'single' workers. It's efficient and comfortable :)
@@dansavka7648 You are probably from a rich family or the so called socialite , so you won't understand. Buddy, Life of poor and middle class is not something that simple. You need to live it to understand and when you understand their life, you would understand why many people liked these buildings and would appreciate this design and effort designer put into consideration. If you want to become a criminal, go ahead - who am I to stop you, but know one thing, willful criminals are worse than leeches. Just a honest citizen's opinion.
At least it has its own bathroom. In many of the older apartments in Tokyo, the residents have to go to a public bath in the neighbourhood because the apartments they live do not have a place for shower or bath.
It's better to have some space to live in than a personal bathroom. The main problem is that they refuse to build just a tiny bit higher to allow people to have some personal space.
@Drexel Delos Reyes 😮😮😮
@Drexel Delos Reyes apartments in which part of the country?
Are you serious? It seems like there would at least be a shared bathroom in the in the building in your hallway. I couldn’t live somewhere without a bathroom!
@Drexel Delos Reyes wut? You sure about this?
Catching up on my backlog, but I love the tiny home series. This one is EASILY my second favorite one that you've shown. The one previous, uh... was it the previous one? My memory is so bad lol. But anyway, the small multi-level one was hands-down my #1. The whole time I was watching it I was like "ooh that area can be x and that one can be y. ooo my bed can go there!" And the fact that you keep finding these tiny but livable places for decent prices is amazing. I know who to go to if I ever decide to move to Japan!
As a person that lives in a tiny-tiny apartment in Tokyo I can say that this apartment is not bad at all. However, one huge disadvantage is the lack of an actual built-in closet which will definitely be an issue both for men and women. Not only because the storage space is limited but also because those clothes will catch so much dust even if if you clean often that you might develop allergies.
You can buy a small closet and put it in there or a small dresser.
good point, i guess someone needs to develop some type of smart closet for tiny apartments that deals with this issue
IKEA has very cheap VUKU which is small wardrobe. Should be enough for minimal set of clothes.
There are nylon-based closets that can be easily put up. There are also tiered stackable plastic drawers that can be used to store clothes too...
I would use the loft for storage. Up there, your clothes won't get as much dust. If you only have a few clothes and use every piece often, which means they get laundered often, you don't have to worry about dust. I'd even use the loft to dry clothes, using one of those foldable clothing racks.
I love it! I can totally live there.
U are totally Crazy mate....that s Is not home, Is a beatiful Cage.
@@Qwertization88 yeah i hate it
ya unless the guy next to u starts hitting the fucking wall or moving stuff or playing music. I lived in one of these last year, I lasted up to 2 months and then changed houses.
@@hansantonio110 i could "live" in there Just for a week, no more....but i respect Who live in there room for need
@@scyth3yato840 I'd just ask the room next door to keep it low, i also wear earplugs every night. I guess it would work against the noise somehow
I love these tiny apartment videos. My husband and I were talking about the Futuro Homes tonight. There used to be a display model here in Perth, which stood as an icon for futuristic living for years.
Would definitely live there. I think I'd try and fill up the loft space so it's ALL covered by mattress, like one big square mattress/futon situation lol. So whenever I climb the ladder it's always to go to bed. Amazing designs! Love them!
I love the idea that it is a Cocoon. Not a place forever but a refuge for those in times of growth and metamorphosis. The design is so thoughtful and intentional. Someone should show this to UCLA
So well said…
Beautiful comment
@@Nightbird. It's for people that want this lifestyle and if you're not comfortable with their concept, there's hundreds of thousands of other places to live in
@@Nightbird. Oh please, if you have the money then buy a mansion lol. An 18 year old that's just starting out could benefit this. Fucker thinks everyone is as privileged as him.
@@Nightbird. earth maybe huge, but not all cities are. Tokyo, Seoul, hong kong, mumbai all are cities with housing crisis and ideas like this is a boon for the students and lower income families there
In the first unit, I'd want to replace the ladder with a set of stairs, where each stair was storage for socks/underwear, tops, books, dishes, toiletries, etc. Like people with 'Tiny Houses' often build into their spaces.
I was thinking the same thing!!
I agree, the ladder isn't safe especially if you are sleepy in the middle of the night.
those would be some steep steep steps if you wanted it to fit in the space without taking too much from the living space
Wow, these are such tiny little spaces but I think they are great for collage students just starting out.
I think the reason why they dont build those storage stairs is the regular earthquakes. ☹️ I haved lived in Tokyo in a tiny apartment like this (slightly bigger) and actually the storage options were still quite satisfying and smart☺️
I would definitely live here! It’s so cute and cozy. It’s a lot more spacious than other tiny apartments.
This is definitely a place where you can live as a student, maybe even as a young couple without kids. Awesome video as well and very well presented !
I think this apartment can be great for those who are fine with tiny space. It's clean, bright and seem well-designed. I cannot live in such place, I fell claustrophobic even watching it. I am so happy I don't live in Tokyo. It might be great but not for me.
same..I got anxious and felt like I am starting to suffocate..just from watching this video...
@@tutifruti9819 I didn't get so extreme but felt walls suddenly getting closer especially looking at shower etc. I almost felt walls! The sleeping alcove remined me of a coffin. I will be probably get very bad anxiety if ever get in such place as I have anxiety in elevator.
Yes, just imagine..rainy weather outside, sitting in that hole all day :(
picture sitting crosslegged on the floor and trying to stand up and your knees getting blocked by the walls
I'm the exact opposite.i feel safe.like a hug
This would be a dream come true for me. Small spaces make me feel safe. I would use the loft as office space.
Are you okay .
@@kianasepeda7746?
Oh be my friend please 😀 I also feel better in small apartments!
That's what I was thinking...I don't want to climb into bed or out of bed like that. I would like being up in my little crow's nest, working.
Same for me! My mom is actually clostrophobic so this would make her panic. My late dad and I were/are agoraphobic and this would be perfect.
With the housing crisis in many American cities, I’m surprised these have not really popped up as options that much. I know a lot of people who would probably trade having 1-3 roommates for a smaller place they can call their own. Plus one that lets you reasonably afford living there
I was thinking the same. Why doesn't America have these?
That's what I did! Found a "studio" apartment that was really just a room and a bathroom. It was only about 300 sqare feet and didn't have a kitchen (came with a mini fridge, toaster oven, microwave, and a half broken dresser), but hey, it was mine! None of my old roommates liked to clean so the place was really a God send.
Oh , absolutely. This place is MORE then I need. And roommates stink big time.
I'm willing to bet they have laws against them. The US is quite strict when to comes to building houses
I think its because people are obsessed with home ownership, and outside of that, having a lot of space in general? I moved into a smaller apartment recently and I'm enjoying it much more than I did my last one, which was extremely large (and also expensive lol) for a 1 bdrm.
Personally I would love to see this apartment added to an interior design challenge. Have some interior designers, furniture designers use their talents to make that space come alive. Japan was one of the forerunners in convertible furniture and spaces. I would love to see some top designers there and abroad design that space because there is lots you can do with it.
I’d love the challenge, hey?
One word …..IKEA.
Like having those staircases that fold flat against the wall when not in use. That would free up more area in the lower level.
@@cynthiakent4033 Not for this. You need experts in multi-use items. That's definitely not IKEA.
@@Ddrhl …..do you think they could lower the ceiling so you could stand in the loft?
In my 20s I definitely would've lived in a micro apartment like that. The studio apartments in London are much smaller and not as bright, also very expensive and you rarely get your own bathroom in there. I opted for having housemates to be able to afford the costs, however I would've loved to live on my own. I probably would use the gallery as a sleeping space. There's something cosy about it and it's nice to be elevated and be away from the rest of your stuff.
How old are you now? ^__^
This place looks absolutely fantastic. It's small, but everything is really well laid out to give maximum utility. I wish the apartments around here were designed with as much thought and care. Here they often just throw things together and you end up with spaces that are really hard to make proper use of.
I 100% would live there. My current place is relatively similar in size, and at a similar price, but the space there is really well out together and I could make really good organisational use of it. I also like to lounge and so would absolutely just lounge up in the loft all the time I love the place and wish I could move there
The loft is definitely a unique selling point, but i can see how throughout the time, it'll become cumbersome no matter how you use it. As a bedroom, if you get sick or too tired from work, climbing up and down will be difficult and dangerous. As a storage area, moving large items can be really difficult.
Imagine coming home drunk. Or coming home drunk with a date. The shenanigans that would ensue...
@@infn getting that sneak peak "ladies first"
@@deeznuts-dl2mf or wear a kilt, you go first and then shout your youtube name ^^
I own several homes, and I can absolutely tell you that having bedrooms only upstairs is always a pain. I literally bought a bed couch in one of them just because of the fact that sometimes I just needed a nap before I went upstairs to my bed after a long day at work.
Good point... if you are ill and having to run back and forth to the toilet, up and down to a bed in that loft would be inconvenient.
As someone that lives in the countryside with a lot of land and a large home, with garage and annex this place makes me feel claustrophobic! Cool use of space though.
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@@Steinshamn93 I'm just saying it's amazing what you get used to. to me this seems insane, but I have a family. As a single bloke I never rented anything that small either - I just dont' think I could do it.
@@leanbeam1314 it wasn't to show off - I have no need to do so to random strangers on the internet who don't know me or give a fuck about me! It's just incredible how in some cultures this is considered absolutely normal - for example I love a big kitchen as I love cooking, and that would be tough to not have. As I said, it's a question of what you're used to. Living in a hugely densely populated city I can only assume this is a normal thing - something I've never experienced (despite having lived around the world).
Yeah, I know the feeling. I live in the countryside, where my nearest neighbor is 600m away through the forest, 800m on the road. My house, where living room is 52m2, looks like monster giant next to this apartment.
I remember as a kid I had a bunk bed all to myself, for no other reason than to be sleeping up high and cozy. The bottom bunk bed was actually removed and I had a little desk space under it. It wasn't even one of those pre-built desk/bed combos either. So climbing up into a low ceiling loft to curl up and sleep in sounds like a dream to me.
I really wish we had this kind of small, inexpensive accommodation in the west. I live in a town in Canada of about 30,000 people and for 600/month the best you're going to find is a bedroom in somebody else's home, it's amazing that you can have a whole (small) apartment for so little in a city the size of Tokyo.
600/month CAD or USD?
@@solanofurlan443 generally people say prices in the country there in so the fact that they've said they live in Canada it's probably Canadian dollars,, I live in a town in western Canada of about the same amount of people and to rent a room in somebody else's house you're looking at about $1,000 easy however when I first moved here few years ago you could get a two-bedroom house for $750 Canada is currently dealing with hyperinflation as we descend into a third world nation
I live in a medium sized city in Italy, a whole apartment (with furniture, kitchen and toilet) costs about 500/600€
In India for 300USD you can rent a 3 bedroom house in an upscale area.
I'm in a rural area of Sweden and my apartment of 65 square metres (700 square feet) is approximately USD 400 per month. In cities of course the rent is higher but not insane.
So interesting to see these apartments ! They make me feel claustrophobic just looking at them
The hallways are cringe worthy.
Same! I would feel like the walls are closing in on me!
But if due to budget, your only other option is a room in a shared house, I think many young people would prefer this. Shared houses are hit & miss & I grew tired of them by my late 20's.
@@mrss4328 It's the toilet for me. So small 🧐
I like the design although too small for me.
This is incredibly cozy and the location is perfect. I was surprised when you opened the window. I want to live there.
I love that space. I would definitely live there. I think I’d sleep downstairs and use the loft for storage/guests/crafting.
Ngl this just looks like a student’s appartement, I’m French and we have apartment looking like this that are like 10m2 without even the upper loft so this is super lovely and you can totally live there comfortably
I’m French too and I agree these tiny spaces are common but the design is better in Japan in my opinion. I couldn’t live there I’m claustrophobic but I still think it’s nice tho.
Man in America they don’t have places that small it’s rare even studio bigger
@@Hmletmetry comment l'appartement de France pour un étudiant est-il? Combien coûte-t-il?
@@yoshikitakeda3262 Honestly I live in Paris so the prices might be cheaper in other cities but it’s around 500- 600€ for 10m2. It also depends on the neighbourhood in Paris but it’s generally high priced everywhere. On the other hand, there are financial help from the state.
I’m a homebody…. I feel claustrophobic watching this. Huge no for me. But I can see that it’s well thought out for what it is
Took the words right out of my mouth.
Same here. It's depressing.
ideal for a garden gnome...
Yes, its so tiny
I would die in such a miserable small space
Im going through some of my favourite videos again. There is something about small apartments and the like that just vibe with me. I dont know why but i love them, gotta get me one of those
That is probably the nicest tiny apartment I've seen in this whole genre. I love it. I had a 1-bedroom starting out on my own and it was larger but so poorly kept up (and almost 150 years old) that I never felt truly safe there. Exposed flames in the furnace, a very very old gas range and hookups, dangerous neighborhood for a very similar price. Something like this would've been awesome for a time. I am glad that my partner and I now have a home. I am almost 6' and he is 6'4" so a small space would never work for us. But this is a super wonderful initiative and its so obvious that this is a humanistic endeavor with good people behind it.
Whoa! I would totally live in that space! The high ceilings and huge windows give it so much light and make it feel larger. I love that the windows have frosting on them to ensure privacy. The separate washroom and shower are also really nice since they don't look like they'd feel claustrophobic. Super cool to see those axolotls too!
Love that light!!
My high school best friends were Japanese and Chinese. By their love for the massive open spaces and homes in S Africa I quickly came to realize that this kind of tiny living is likely not by choice for many people. Also now that covid has forced so many of us indoors its hard to imagine how someone would not get frustrated confined to such a small 'cell'. There's issues of accessibility also. Impossible for older people and those with any kind of physical limitation to reside in and safely navigate.
I was thinking about a person that is overweight but not obese would have problems with the tiny toilet area & shower as well a that using that ladder to the loft.
@@2004mojo Have you ever seen a video by Abroad in Japan? Overweight people are not tolerated in Japan. If you gain even a bit of weight, your friends and co-workers will keep reminding you that you got larger so there's no other way than to lose that weight asap again or lose the respect of your friends and/or co-workers. It's probably the same as fat shaming and bullying although a bit more subtle.
@@AudieHolland fat Shaming is good in fact we should be Shaming more unhealthy behaviour people do.
@@AudieHolland Yeah, a relative of mine worked with a Japanese company in Malaysia. She was told she needed a diet and her company actually sent her to a diet program that involved eating only an apple during lunch 😅
@@asandax6 that's bigoted to the capital B . People get fat due to meds and diseases and well , sometimes unhealthy behaviors are coping methods to deal with fat shaming , it's nothing to encourage .
I love it! It looks very cozy and comfortable.
Man just seeing that these beautiful places exist for so cheap makes me totally jealous! This is the perfect type of apartment I'd love while working and trying to get on my own feet. The area looks absolutely lovely as well. I'd definitely would enjoy finding ways that could make more loft space in that super high ceiling area. Maybe nonstickable hooks that could help hold planks to put storage, snacks, or other clothes I wouldn't want in the way. Looks perfect for putting things all over the wall or in that open area to give yourself a ton more room. And that loft most definitely would be turned into a practically pillow hang out area. Love soft areas and places, so that loft looks incredibly comfortable. A good set up fan with the window would easily help cool that top portion off as well. Overall, this place is truly magnificent. Makes me giddy almost, I hope I could find something like this in america. Would love to live in these spaces with friends and be able to easily get together with them to hang out nearby.
I like how Japan has tiny apartment so young adult doesn't have to force to find a roommate or roommates because they can just afford to live on their own. I live south of Miami and a one bedroom apartment in the relatively safer neighborhood is around 1400 a month. The apartment is much bigger than this one but I really don't need that much space and I'm not a fan of having roommate. I wish I can't get something smaller and pay less.
I suspect it's the zoning laws of Miami prevent that from happening.
@@ANTSEMUT1 Right. US Zoning laws are much more restrictive than in Japan. If people in Miami could rent out half the space for 60% of the price, they absolutely would.
to be honest though most young people in Japan live in their Family homes still. It is not uncommon at all to be in your 30's and still living with your mother and father. Many don't actually move out into their own place until marriage surprisingly, either that or will sometimes move from family home into a corporate apartment that their company may provide or offer at a very low subsidized rate (which brings its own headaches as you literally leave work, go home to you apartment building in which all your colleagues and boss may live at..thus never leaving work...)
1400 a month? May I ask how much people in this area make a month? I just don't understand how people working for a boss can make enough money to pay 1400 a month when you still need to pay for water, electricity, food, etc.
@@maskedgamer7565 1400/m Is not a lot
The loft would definitely be my bed area. Decorate with string lights it’d be beautiful. Small seating downstairs, tv and that. Ideal
Or having to pee on the night
what is up with... why the f%ck is it always some basic b%tch stuff like string lights 🤣 Like, come on, think larger, Why not e.g. a moss wall, or a classic look library with book nook mirror effects to make it appear massive
@@klappstuhl4370 a moss wall is pretty basic too. I like string lights because of the ambiance and helps my anxiety.
Mmm
I would put up some stars on the ceiling like the night sky and pictures of cats or some sh*t. I would have a really thick soft mattress with loads of pillows and fleece covers, then turn down the aircon to 16 and pretend it was winter whist drinking mulled wine and watching Star Trek on the wall with a projector. :)
This is a really cool idea - should be exported to other places i.e. Toronto and Vancouver Canada. Totally agree that the apartment is definately livable and seems to be comfortable as well. Great find!! Thanx for the tour!!
Toronto could 100% go for something like this~ Definitely needs more affordable housing
I love it when an apartment has a lot of natural light! Perfect for most house plants :)
You can just picture lush green plants on a beautiful wall garden in there ^^
A couple plants might improve air quality but at the same time the place is already small as hell I don't know if there's space for them. They might make the place feel a bit crowded.... even if they're on the wall.
That guy was really nice to show you his place. Seems like a cool dude
I'd use the loft for storage and studying. The little grooves in the wall are the perfect places to put shelves/boxes while still having a relatively open space. For studying, I'd get a small (almost like a stool) table and place it on the side facing the window to make use of the light coming in from there.
Sup! Much love from NYC ❤️🧡💛💚💙🤎🖤💜 I would absolutely love this as my first apartment in Japan. Although the one with the five tiny floors is SOOOOO adorable.
If I was a student, I would love to live in that appartment. It is so neat and organized.
Me too. I don't really like super big homes, but the ones like this are so good, especially if the place is near the market, I would like to stay there.
As a student absolutely yes but as a grown adult I would be more willing to spend for comfort
I would replace the ladder with box stair thingies which would provide extra storage and make it much more convenient to go up and down, meaning you'd be more likely to use that space. I imagine the loft space not being used much by most people as is, ladders are super annoying to keep going up and down long term, especially when you can't stand up in loft space.
I imagine the ladder wd literally become my stairclimber, my workout equipment! Gotta stay (🤥) thin just to fit down the hall!!
I'd make that ladder into wooden steps that could also function as shelves for books.
@@hiddenhistory7662 Oh i looove that! But i get yelled at NOW for all the space i “waste” on a book hoard. I think in this home even *I* wd have to resign myself to electronic 😭📚💔
@@andalistark5416Just say that it's a collection, not a hoard, lol!
that box stair would take up more space below than ladder
omg I love this apartment, it's actually pretty perfect and wisely built
I like this one, bright and sunny, I can see a hanging shelf with plants, sunlight and white walls make all the difference.
I recently converted a garage into a studio apartment and I built a loft bed kind of similar to this one with a mini split. It’s a great way to live! Did it for 3 years with 2 kids, my wife and a dog!
@@sashafierce183 I don’t think I can post photos in the comments, you can look at my channel I’ve got a video on there that does a walk-through of it. Hopefully that helps?
Recently and 3 years?
Bravo 👏 for 3 years!!!
@@marieocean8 thank you! It got really tough the last year. If it was just me and my wife we could have lived there for decades. But with kids it put a time limit on the time we could spend there.
@@maltirathour5655 cool, thanks! Hope you like it! 😁
I wish there were more affordable small apartments like these in the US. Living alone costs way too much for those starting off in the real world.
ikr :(
Definitely. The US would find a way to still charge too much
It costs too much for me at 42 to live in USA
I came here from watching NYC apartment tours. I'd take a tiny apartment in Tokyo hands down over anything in NYC. Very cool spaces and I love the design!
Love it! The windows and white walls help immensely to make the space feel open instead of claustrophobic. I lived in a small apartment for 3 years which was halfway underground. It was horrible....yellow walls, yellow wooden cabinets and kitchen table, yellow laminated floor, dark red walls inside the bathroom, black bathroom faucet and towel racks...dark wooden trim and doors, and light from only three small windows (all of which were positioned under trees). I can't believe I survived that long, really. The apartment I'm living in now, while small, feels like a penthouse suite compared to my previous one! Tons of storage, white walls, tons of windows....feels open and light instead of yellow and depressing. Haha.
Definitely looks a lot better than some of the other tiny 'appartments' you've shown. The only odd thing is the enormous ceiling height. Now I guess they did it because of the AC but in theory they could have put a ceiling above the lower windows with a hole for the ladder and then create an entire floor up by the bedroom area. Now it's just a large empty column when it could have been a full extra floor. 🙂
True, but high ceilings make a small space feel less cramped and open up the room, they also bring in more light which tends to help people from getting depressed, which can happen more in small spaces.
@@Svggdn21 Understandable, but I've seen those internet cafe cubicles in Japan where people actually live. Now I forgot the actual name of such establishments but there they have lots of these tiny 2x2m spaces with a desk and a computer that they rent to people for streaming/gaming and those people actually view that as their home. Very peculiar. So while I fully understand depression (heck, I've gone through a pretty dark time myself at one point); I was mainly looking at it from the perspective at creating extra space. The ceiling was so incredibly tall that even with an extra floor there; you should still not get the cramped feeling. To me it just looked like a waste of space to have such a high shaft of ... nothing when it could have served as a bedroom or storage. The separated windows also made it look like the intention was there to create a floor with a hole for the ladder. Perhaps they eventually decided against it because the upper floor is not tall enough to stand properly but ah well... Out of all the tiny appartment videos I've seen that first one looked very nice. 🙂
We need these built in every city in America immediately ! We also need rent control in all existing rental properties. Our homeless situation is tragic!
I agree 100 %
So is New Zealand's now.......and since the pandemic and lockdowns began they got all the homeless people off the streets and put them up in motels and hostels which the govt is paying for.
I was just thinking of the same thing!! This would help so many people.
Actually we have enough empty space, houses and rentals to house our homeless. But it’s not profitable for the owners so it doesn’t happen
Sure, let's start by reducing the size of your homes.
This apartment's like a dream to me, I'm already short as it is and having a small space like that would feel so cozy and comfy to live in
I would definitely use the Loft but from what the resident said soundproofing could be the issue. He also showed how little space some people really need.
It's really good!!! I think I would use the loft to put my desk and some storage!
The space is perfect for a single person to live in that apartment and for me I think its a great price.
I didn't hear the price can you tell me the price please?
@@mamieshannon5681 Around 650dollars/month
This looks very comfortable, neat and beautiful. And loved how the space was just right, not too big nor too small. And the interior looks good!!
Wouldn't say it it's super comfortable: I'll probably hit my head a few time living there. But it is pretty cozy looking
not recommended to people who has claustrophobia tho
@@user-tw1pm6nr5e Yeah, like on the corner of that wall unit as he walked in!!