People might not understand what's so special about fridge space but I would say more than 95% of japanese mansions including the newer ones have narrower fridge space which only fits japanese fridge but not the high-end fridges from foreign brands. Wide fridge space by itself is a luxury in Japan.
th-cam.com/video/idJthveed1M/w-d-xo.html no offense I like Japan but luxury in Japan is not that luxury compared to here in NORTh AMERICA ,EUROPE or even some other parts OF ASIA (like China or India) or even in some cases S.KOREA have better luxury life than in JAPAN.
Hot and poorly designed. There should be a pergola over the balcony so you can sit outside in hot weather and not get burnt . And not sure why those windows need to ‘slope’
th-cam.com/video/idJthveed1M/w-d-xo.html no offense I like Japan but luxury in Japan is not that luxury compared to here in NORTh AMERICA ,EUROPE or even some other parts OF ASIA (like China or India) or even in some cases S.KOREA have better luxury life than in JAPAN.
One thing nobody seems to talk about, is the investing side of Real Estate in Japan. Because from what I've heard is very different to other countries. Nice video btw!
Beautiful! I hope that whoever rents this hires a good stylist who knows their way around plants -- that stairwell courtyard and the rooftop and balcony really need them. I'd almost want to live there myself and leave my own nice house with a garden in a very different country! (also, like others here, I've come straight over from the Abroad in Japan Podcast and not regretted it!)
I love to garden and this place is so unique that its in central Tokyo and actually gives you the space and good light to do that. That central courtyard would look like the Amazon by the time I'm done with it. I dunno if you could leave orchids outside in that courtyard during the summer but that would kind of be my theme.
I came here from The Abroad In Japan Podcast. I already loved your presence in Chris and Sharla's videos, and I got very excited when you said you have a YT channel on the podcast. Looking forward to touring more apartments with your expertise!
Just listened to the podcast you did with Chris and I'm now subscribed!! Can't wait to see more videos on housing and apartments!! Something that needs to be covered more and who better than yourself!! :) Keep up the great work
Alex, I have big dreams of working in real estate one day. When I move to Japan I’d love to learn from you! You give me hope that I can work as a realtor in Japan as a foreigner. That’s not something I see much of on TH-cam, so thank you !
He doesn't work as a realtor here in Japan, he's just showing the place because he's a TH-camr. To be a realtor in Japan you essentially have to be Japanese bc your clients will be Japanese. No, its not good enough to be fluent bc most Japanese are scared of foreigners so no real estate company will hire you. Not enough foreigners in Japan to make money selling to foreigners. Sorry man
I love watching house tours cuz they are all different and have unique gadgets or things like that, the layout and everything Japan really has aesthetically pleasing housing!
this apartment is insane but who is this for realistically? if you can afford to pay this much a month to live somewhere why don’t you buy something like this instead? no hate, it’s an amazing place and that bath is something straight out of my dreams, but i think i’m just missing something
I LOVE YOUR CONTENT !!! ❤️ & your pug 😍 (I saw him in the $20,000 USD apartment video in abroad in Japan) I'm really excited and looking forward your new content !!
Great job on the video, Alex! Like others here, I came to your channel after listening to the most recent abroad in japan podcast. The flow of the presentation in this video was quite good. Your videos are getting better each time. Keep up the good work!
here from abroad in japan ^^. love your channel, it's very interesting and cool to see. I'm more of an old magical cottage kind of person (also budget wise 😂), but love seeing different architecture and styling.
Idk how many other realtor businesses do this but I really enjoy these home walkthrough videos . And $140k isn't too crazy , I've seen similar setups go for much more though I have seen them go for less so it just depends
Daaamn your true accent came out at 1:32 and you quickly switched back to 'American' at 1:36. Had to replay to make sure my ears weren't hearing it wrong 😃 Good content by the way. New subbie here
@@TokyoPortfolio I could tell you are American based on accent, although light, it's the "R", Americans emphasise it, whereas Brits - like myself - often keep it silent.
*if I may give you a tip to camera man. Try to focus on capturing the house and its detail, you seem to focus on the agent too much. After all this video is about the listing and the property!*
"this white everywhere makes this huge room seem even bigger" I think it shrinks the space so much, shows how much I know about interior design XD. It just seems really claustrophobic to me? Like one of those 24h dAylight torture cells. Where you are in soletary confinment.(everything is white walls,floors, cealing your madrass the lights EVERYTHING and lights are on 24/7, the room is compleatly soundproof and you have no human contact).
Why do the windows have that metal grid pattern in them??? I've noticed this in other apartment tours Alex has done. Is it earthquake code?? Cause here in the States the only places I've seen those types of windows are in schools, gyms, hospitals, and jails. Places where security is important(or an errant basketball can crack a normal window). Gives a real sort of institutional vibe that would drive me nuts in this otherwise beautiful apartment.
For $25K a month, I don't expect some gadget accepting my packages and mail, I expect a 24hr doorman to do so. Also, no oven for $25K a month! People keep saying most Japanese apts don't have ovens, but most Japanese apt doesn't cost $25K a month. Also, where/what are the amenities of this building? A building with no decent amenities isn't really an exclusive apartment, its just an apartment. I can't believe we have bargain lux apartments here in midtown Manhattan for "only" $15K a month! To be clear, not a critique of the channel, really like this channel, this is a critique of this apartment. My only negative critique of the review is you should stop saying "for Japanese standards" since this is probably 15x the avg rent in Japan. I feel like when you say it, you're just highlighting the fact that its missing something it should have for the price point. Otherwise, awesome review, will be waiting for the next one. Cheers!
even better: 25k a month and you have to do every single "curtain" in the master bedroom on your own... as if automated real curtains would be so hard...
Hey man... I too work in Real Estate in South Africa... I've been planning on moving to Japan and I would like to know that as a foreigner in Japan how you managed to make it as big in Japan... it's really awesome what you do...
Love the rooftop, although the plants being on the other side of the balcony annoys me. I couldn't change the plants! At least the balcony in massive. Plenty of room for plants!
I love the dishwasher. That's a 500-1000 $ luxury (they seem to cost 3 times as much in Japan though) I do expect in my 25K a month appartment (plus fees, gift money and so on). Very important to have one as some people can t affort to just buy one after spending the 25k on rent. Love how its always the german brand dish washer thats pointed out. View and location yes, but "cheap" kitchen appliances?
...my question is...does those shoe racks become odourless...., they need fresh air too...unless it has that south korean in - built refresher shoe technology....they even have a special mini - wash machine to clean your sneakers, ..... I also saw a sort of camara - fridge ?? where you put your coat, jacket to get rid of bacteria / pollution that you may have catched from outside... its mind blowing😳
I guess the dishwasher being a big feature alludes to the fact that your home is big enough to entertain in - which in a super densely populated city of 30 odd million is probably a status symbol unto itself
I like your channel and the nice homes in Japan. Only thing is I notice on the toilet 🚽 when the lid was lifted there was 💩 little bit on top lid. I guess not good to be seen on tv lol. But overall beautiful home in Japan.
Gas is on the nose in today's world, an induction cooker is the way to go. Also while I'm at it, a modern washing machine only needs a cold water connection because it will heat the water internally if needed.
The moments that white paint become yellow because food or something else it will drive me crazy i think 🤣 also why guess room have direct (?) to master bathroom that connect to master bedroom 🤔 or is it not and i lost in direction because all white paint 😅
is that small fridge space ? FOUR whole me's fit in that space alone!! :O Also the starting price of 140.000 then every month 25.000 is so much money but if you have to spend it why not a place that gives you a jaccuzi on the roof!!!
I like the tech in the space, but the space itself reminds me of a condo in Montreal's Habitat without the cachet having that feeling of being in a landmark building. So overall, the space is disappointingly derivative.
For such an expensive apartment: The layout is weird (direct access to the master from the guest, two doors to get to the roof, etc...), that hallway is way too narrow, and the view is mediocre at best.
Why aren't dishwashers more common in Japan? They've SO useful. I understand Japanese apartments are a lot smaller than other parts of the world, but half dishwashers aren't that big. It's pretty standard to have a dishwasher in the UK. I can't live without mine.
Sorry for the spambot. Japanese builders don't see the value in investing in a nice kitchen or bath, for some reason. I totally agree that they should have more over here, but they're pretty much reserved for "family type" units (2 or more bedroom) in high-end buildings.
If I find the right place I'll make a video about it. I have many listings that I can't do that for so contract me through my website or email if there's something you're looking for.
Way too much white for my liking. After only a short time my head would hurt and my eyes would beg for mercy. I'm probably the odd one here, because it seems like most people want a flat/house that's as bright as possible. Nice balcony with a great view though, and the rooftop bath tub is to die for.
It's not for sale, but for rent. The building is owned by one corporation and they are not looking to sell any time soon. Contact me if you want to buy something as an investment in Tokyo: info@tokyoportfolio.com
How's that when showing guest rooms like that they say "not quite much"!?... Not only because its in Japan, but also because, why promote the idea that people need HUGE houses to live? This house is a mansion for so many people!
I would change this house for some small cozy house or apartment without blink. Sure...it's large but lack of wood and this white colour everywhere just killing me. For this price...very disappointing.
I have not yet ever been to Japan. But you could blindfold and kidnap me and place me in that living area and take off the blindfold (with the windows covered and the controls with Japanese language on them covered up) and I probably would not be able to guess it was in Japan. Especially given that huge kitchen alone.
People might not understand what's so special about fridge space but I would say more than 95% of japanese mansions including the newer ones have narrower fridge space which only fits japanese fridge but not the high-end fridges from foreign brands. Wide fridge space by itself is a luxury in Japan.
Feels like even living is a luxury in Japan
th-cam.com/video/idJthveed1M/w-d-xo.html no offense I like Japan but luxury in Japan is not that luxury compared to here in NORTh AMERICA ,EUROPE or even some other parts OF ASIA (like China or India) or even in some cases S.KOREA have better luxury life than in JAPAN.
Explains the declining population I suppose
At $25k a month that should be irrelevant. Rich people usually do have big fridges
That's ridiculous. Quit making excuses
This apartment looks actually liveable. Very roomy, airy, fairly easy to furnish.
they absolutely need to change the window blinds though. too office-y.
Hot and poorly designed. There should be a pergola over the balcony so you can sit outside in hot weather and not get burnt . And not sure why those windows need to ‘slope’
I love how you always sit in the bathtubs, wholesome content
Glad someone likes that -- it's hard getting in and out of those things!
Alex, its nice that you now have a camera man. The video is now more fluid. Kudos! 😍😍
YES, finally. I've been looking for someone to do something like House Hunters Japan Edition. Instant sub.
Loving ur channel since the abroad in Japan and sharmeleon collab
can you make video about traditional japanese house?
If I find the right place!
As I'm just a poor student this is an admittedly shallow promise, but if I ever become disgustingly rich, I will buy my Tokyo villa from you Alex!
@Tøkyo PørtføIio thank you very real and not scam Tokyo Portfolio!
@@davecroes3086 That was Alex's evil and much less handsome brother. He deals in human trafficking instead of real estate.
@@Snovishvishbvat LMAO
th-cam.com/video/idJthveed1M/w-d-xo.html no offense I like Japan but luxury in Japan is not that luxury compared to here in NORTh AMERICA ,EUROPE or even some other parts OF ASIA (like China or India) or even in some cases S.KOREA have better luxury life than in JAPAN.
One thing nobody seems to talk about, is the investing side of Real Estate in Japan. Because from what I've heard is very different to other countries. Nice video btw!
I'll probably do something about that in the future
get rich from key money!
Beautiful! I hope that whoever rents this hires a good stylist who knows their way around plants -- that stairwell courtyard and the rooftop and balcony really need them. I'd almost want to live there myself and leave my own nice house with a garden in a very different country! (also, like others here, I've come straight over from the Abroad in Japan Podcast and not regretted it!)
I love to garden and this place is so unique that its in central Tokyo and actually gives you the space and good light to do that. That central courtyard would look like the Amazon by the time I'm done with it. I dunno if you could leave orchids outside in that courtyard during the summer but that would kind of be my theme.
Very bright! And wow, the monthly rent is already insane but the entire cost just to start living there is jaw dropping
I came here from The Abroad In Japan Podcast. I already loved your presence in Chris and Sharla's videos, and I got very excited when you said you have a YT channel on the podcast. Looking forward to touring more apartments with your expertise!
Just listened to the podcast you did with Chris and I'm now subscribed!! Can't wait to see more videos on housing and apartments!! Something that needs to be covered more and who better than yourself!! :) Keep up the great work
Alex, I have big dreams of working in real estate one day. When I move to Japan I’d love to learn from you! You give me hope that I can work as a realtor in Japan as a foreigner. That’s not something I see much of on TH-cam, so thank you !
He doesn't work as a realtor here in Japan, he's just showing the place because he's a TH-camr. To be a realtor in Japan you essentially have to be Japanese bc your clients will be Japanese. No, its not good enough to be fluent bc most Japanese are scared of foreigners so no real estate company will hire you. Not enough foreigners in Japan to make money selling to foreigners. Sorry man
I love watching house tours cuz they are all different and have unique gadgets or things like that, the layout and everything Japan really has aesthetically pleasing housing!
Came from podcast :P
The whole neighborhood can watch you with your girl friend in the Jacuzzi, That is truly special.
this apartment is insane but who is this for realistically? if you can afford to pay this much a month to live somewhere why don’t you buy something like this instead?
no hate, it’s an amazing place and that bath is something straight out of my dreams, but i think i’m just missing something
Somebody who has $25k a month in pocket change.
I love this channel
That’s it that’s the comment
I just listened to the podcast in my downtime from school work, and I didn't realize you had your own channel. Please keep the vids coming 😄
I LOVE YOUR CONTENT !!! ❤️ & your pug 😍 (I saw him in the $20,000 USD apartment video in abroad in Japan)
I'm really excited and looking forward your new content !!
I'm here from Chris's video about the capsule hotel and I have to say, Great Content! Keep up the great work!
just found an underrated channel feeling good
What I like about this compared to many other ones is the daylight in the master bathroom.
Great job on the video, Alex! Like others here, I came to your channel after listening to the most recent abroad in japan podcast. The flow of the presentation in this video was quite good. Your videos are getting better each time. Keep up the good work!
here from abroad in japan ^^. love your channel, it's very interesting and cool to see. I'm more of an old magical cottage kind of person (also budget wise 😂), but love seeing different architecture and styling.
Idk how many other realtor businesses do this but I really enjoy these home walkthrough videos .
And $140k isn't too crazy , I've seen similar setups go for much more though I have seen them go for less so it just depends
Yeppo great with cameramen and a gimbal it makes it easier for us!! Keep up the good work 👍
I feel kind of fancy now with my 2 ovens in my new house 🧐 the rest doesn’t compare though haha, gorgeous apartment!
This one is really beautiful and feeling good,so much worth it than the last one
These tour videos are sooo satisfying ❤️
Heard about the channel from the podcast when I was listening to it this morning, really like the videos you have so far!
Love this, the new cameraman and floor plan diagrams!! I would tone down the background music a bit since I had a hard time hearing you at times
Daaamn your true accent came out at 1:32 and you quickly switched back to 'American' at 1:36. Had to replay to make sure my ears weren't hearing it wrong 😃 Good content by the way. New subbie here
Funny you say that, I'm actually American!
@@TokyoPortfolio I could tell you are American based on accent, although light, it's the "R", Americans emphasise it, whereas Brits - like myself - often keep it silent.
Keep making more videos, these are awesome to watch
Thats so cool to watch keep it up bro 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
*if I may give you a tip to camera man. Try to focus on capturing the house and its detail, you seem to focus on the agent too much. After all this video is about the listing and the property!*
"this white everywhere makes this huge room seem even bigger" I think it shrinks the space so much, shows how much I know about interior design XD. It just seems really claustrophobic to me? Like one of those 24h dAylight torture cells. Where you are in soletary confinment.(everything is white walls,floors, cealing your madrass the lights EVERYTHING and lights are on 24/7, the room is compleatly soundproof and you have no human contact).
Why do the windows have that metal grid pattern in them??? I've noticed this in other apartment tours Alex has done. Is it earthquake code?? Cause here in the States the only places I've seen those types of windows are in schools, gyms, hospitals, and jails. Places where security is important(or an errant basketball can crack a normal window). Gives a real sort of institutional vibe that would drive me nuts in this otherwise beautiful apartment.
For $25K a month, I don't expect some gadget accepting my packages and mail, I expect a 24hr doorman to do so. Also, no oven for $25K a month! People keep saying most Japanese apts don't have ovens, but most Japanese apt doesn't cost $25K a month. Also, where/what are the amenities of this building? A building with no decent amenities isn't really an exclusive apartment, its just an apartment. I can't believe we have bargain lux apartments here in midtown Manhattan for "only" $15K a month!
To be clear, not a critique of the channel, really like this channel, this is a critique of this apartment. My only negative critique of the review is you should stop saying "for Japanese standards" since this is probably 15x the avg rent in Japan. I feel like when you say it, you're just highlighting the fact that its missing something it should have for the price point.
Otherwise, awesome review, will be waiting for the next one. Cheers!
Seriously? 😶😶
Your first paragraph needs a lot of research. 😒😂😂
even better: 25k a month and you have to do every single "curtain" in the master bedroom on your own... as if automated real curtains would be so hard...
@@xdrx1631 it does have automated toilets, makes up for the time
These are beautiful properties. Looking forward for more content
Hey man...
I too work in Real Estate in South Africa... I've been planning on moving to Japan and I would like to know that as a foreigner in Japan how you managed to make it as big in Japan... it's really awesome what you do...
@@katrinajade8686 Thank you man... Will hit it up with some questions...
Yooooo as soon as you said a church is next door I knew that this property is probably owned by the church. No doubt about it. That’s tokyo for ya.
I was hoping it was Chris in a gimp suit instead if a cameraman with a gimbal wahaahahhaahahhaah
Love the rooftop, although the plants being on the other side of the balcony annoys me. I couldn't change the plants! At least the balcony in massive. Plenty of room for plants!
5:10 this apartment almost makes me feel like Alex is standing in front of a green screen
Are you sure you're not related to COUNT OLAF from " a series of unfortunate events" ???
Never thought about it, but I can see the resemblance
Me (who lives in a 1700sqft house that is 65yrs old and worth $400k) I could totally live here!!!
Cool Video. Thanks for sharing
Come from the podcast subbed the for content. Great presenting 👍🏻
I love the dishwasher. That's a 500-1000 $ luxury (they seem to cost 3 times as much in Japan though) I do expect in my 25K a month appartment (plus fees, gift money and so on). Very important to have one as some people can t affort to just buy one after spending the 25k on rent. Love how its always the german brand dish washer thats pointed out. View and location yes, but "cheap" kitchen appliances?
7:29 they thought they were slick xD
I think the outside sink by the jacuzzi is for gardeners
Could be. I was thinking it was for barbecues
This was really cool!!!
Here from the podcast... and that's one more sub. :-)
Wait, do you actually need to cross the guest bedroom to go to the master bedroom? lol imagine going through your guest's room everytime, everyday
You can get to the master bedroom through another door next to the front entrance
@@TokyoPortfolio thanks, I was puzzled by this fact
that is a nice door
...my question is...does those shoe racks become odourless...., they need fresh air too...unless it has that south korean in - built refresher shoe technology....they even have a special mini - wash machine to clean your sneakers, ..... I also saw a sort of camara - fridge ?? where you put your coat, jacket to get rid of bacteria / pollution that you may have catched from outside... its mind blowing😳
I guess the dishwasher being a big feature alludes to the fact that your home is big enough to entertain in - which in a super densely populated city of 30 odd million is probably a status symbol unto itself
This is just amazing
I like your channel and the nice homes in Japan. Only thing is I notice on the toilet 🚽 when the lid was lifted there was 💩 little bit on top lid. I guess not good to be seen on tv lol. But overall beautiful home in Japan.
the glass constriction would give me the creeps considering the chances of earthquakes
Gas is on the nose in today's world, an induction cooker is the way to go. Also while I'm at it, a modern washing machine only needs a cold water connection because it will heat the water internally if needed.
The kitchen is 100 m2, which is 1076 ft2. So twice the size of my Canadian one-bedroom apartment.
If I made the money I would def try to live here really do like it
The moments that white paint become yellow because food or something else it will drive me crazy i think 🤣 also why guess room have direct (?) to master bathroom that connect to master bedroom 🤔 or is it not and i lost in direction because all white paint 😅
is that small fridge space ?
FOUR whole me's fit in that space alone!! :O
Also the starting price of 140.000 then every month 25.000 is so much money but if you have to spend it why not a place that gives you a jaccuzi on the roof!!!
Despite being the number one in high tech appliances, the japanese do seem to like german kitchen appliances a lot.
I like the tech in the space, but the space itself reminds me of a condo in Montreal's Habitat without the cachet having that feeling of being in a landmark building. So overall, the space is disappointingly derivative.
I lOvE fLoRiDa CeAlinG WiNdoWs
Silly question - is it not common to have dryer machines or combined washer/dryer machines?
Really cool apartment but is it just me or is it too white? Maybe a bit of black mixed in would make it better
At that amount, why would you not just get a mortgage? Who's the intended clientele?
For such an expensive apartment: The layout is weird (direct access to the master from the guest, two doors to get to the roof, etc...), that hallway is way too narrow, and the view is mediocre at best.
Why aren't dishwashers more common in Japan? They've SO useful. I understand Japanese apartments are a lot smaller than other parts of the world, but half dishwashers aren't that big. It's pretty standard to have a dishwasher in the UK. I can't live without mine.
Sorry for the spambot. Japanese builders don't see the value in investing in a nice kitchen or bath, for some reason. I totally agree that they should have more over here, but they're pretty much reserved for "family type" units (2 or more bedroom) in high-end buildings.
Men you hiring? HAHAHHAHAH jokes aside, your channel's underated and best of luck with your future endeavours.
"With a gun-with a gimbal!"
"not that big, not that amazing" I don't think any other real estate agent would describe it like that.
Not everything has to be big and amazing
@@TokyoPortfolio Youre right
I like this home
What is the price of this apartment, but fully furnished?
Are there any listings you could show us in the denen-chofu area?
If I find the right place I'll make a video about it. I have many listings that I can't do that for so contract me through my website or email if there's something you're looking for.
@@TokyoPortfolio Thanks Alex and love what you're doing with these videos too!
wait so you gotta walk through the guest bedroom to enter the rest of the house?
I can only dream......
Way too much white for my liking. After only a short time my head would hurt and my eyes would beg for mercy. I'm probably the odd one here, because it seems like most people want a flat/house that's as bright as possible. Nice balcony with a great view though, and the rooftop bath tub is to die for.
How much is the asking price of this apartment.? Rent potential is nice. Best Wishes and Profound Regards.
It's not for sale, but for rent. The building is owned by one corporation and they are not looking to sell any time soon. Contact me if you want to buy something as an investment in Tokyo: info@tokyoportfolio.com
Is this house for a massive shoe collector seller? And the jacuzzi doesn't have a ceiling so it'll get dirty and you're open to peekers 😅
How's that when showing guest rooms like that they say "not quite much"!?... Not only because its in Japan, but also because, why promote the idea that people need HUGE houses to live? This house is a mansion for so many people!
Looks great. I am looking to downsize for my retirement years. :-)
How big is your house😟
@@OutcastYBJ Just kidding. I actually live in a 2LDK.
@@DadCanInJapan oh I was about to say, I thought u were just really rich😅
REAL 🛁😂
They wanted it for rent and yet they didn't provide the necessary appliance like an oven or fridge and they ask for that much money?
I would change this house for some small cozy house or apartment without blink. Sure...it's large but lack of wood and this white colour everywhere just killing me. For this price...very disappointing.
Why are there no ovens in Japan? Do they just??? Not bake???
Love this apartment but so out of my price range.
looking kinda standard european. But i like it
I am not gonna pay a loaded Corolla every month for this
Quote: " I have been in a lot of walking closets" 🤣🤣🤣
You didn't show the sink sprayer in the kitchen 🙄
I have not yet ever been to Japan. But you could blindfold and kidnap me and place me in that living area and take off the blindfold (with the windows covered and the controls with Japanese language on them covered up) and I probably would not be able to guess it was in Japan. Especially given that huge kitchen alone.
Could be a good channel, but please buy a new pair of jeans and an adult jacket. This is just not serious this way.
How much will a house like this be worth?? I'd love to know. Please reply
If this was for sale it would be somewhere around $10-$11m USD
In the 7:29..... in the video . its a ghost? XD