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Quick Question how representative is it really to show a house in the Tokyo area since houses there are usually more expensive then in most other areas?
My family actually just built a house in Japan! In our case, we’re in a small town, so land (and construction) prices are a bit lower. We also didn’t go with one of the major construction companies, but a small local company. The benefit of this is the whole process is a lot more hands on…we were actively involved in drawing up the plans and decision-making (and problem-solving) throughout the whole construction process. A little more work, but way more fun! Plus it really feels like YOUR house when it’s finished! (Did I mention, living in small town Japan is awesome? It works for me, anyway!)
@@shiromochi-kun Well the land cost about 10 million yen, and the construction costs were a bit less than 30 million. And if you’re interested in hearing more about the construction process, I video blogged the whole thing on my channel so feel free to check it out!
@@missplainjane3905 The construction costs were a little higher than average for our area, but that was because we had very specific ideas about the layout, materials, etc. Major construction companies tend to use a lot of prefab parts and premade blueprints to draw from, so construction is faster and costs are streamlined. Ours was a custom job, done mostly by a single carpenter using traditional building methods. He consulted with us at least once a week on how we wanted certain things done. And sometimes there were supply issues, etc., that required on the spot decision making. It was probably the most fun I’ve ever had! 😆
We bought a house + land package 2 years ago and have been living in it for a year now. We live in Chiba, around 45 minutes from Tokyo. And we paid 35 million yen for BOTH together. It really depends on the house maker and if you buy house and land separately. And of course the city you’d like to live in. :)
Just curious too. I live myself in Chiba but nearer to Tokyo probably. In the area I am in the terrain alone costs some 60 Mio yen (~350.000 USD) for some 120m2. In what place are you in? I would like to build myself.
@@Newmeishu houses that are already built tend to be much more expensive. If you look for a house maker on your own, they will show you better deals. :) We were also very lucky since our house maker showed us the land the minute is was on sale.
I'm Japanese, but I'll share my personal opinion. Two years ago, my son's family built a house in Saitama Prefecture, next to Tokyo. It is less than an hour by train to central Tokyo. The house, including the land, cost about 50 million yen (approximately 320,000 USD at the current exchange rate). The area was about 90 square meters. Land prices vary greatly depending on the location, proximity to the station, and surrounding environment. In central Tokyo, it would likely cost over 100 million yen (more than 700,000 USD at the current exchange rate).
The average price of a new apartment in Tokyo reached JPY100m last year. At the same time, there are 9 million abandoned homes across Japan. Japanese government's housing policy is dysfunctional :(
@@rztrzt Not actively, no; but the tax system is distorting the housing market and much more needs to be done to take the pressure of the cities, especially in the age of WFH.
The government's vacant house measures were revised this year, but they are limited and may not be very effective. Therefore, I personally predict that the number of vacant houses will reach 10 million by the end of this year. However, due to the effects of the policy and the increase in private intermediary businesses, I predict that the rate of increase will be lower than before. In addition, the reason why many people move to Tokyo from rural areas is mainly because there are many universities there, and many companies have their headquarters in Tokyo, making it easy to find a job.
Im suffer from panicattacks etc. But i realized that watching your videos make me allot calmer and just hearing your voice makes me happy. Keep up the good work. Love this channel.
A small suggestion please turn down the background music a bit and try not play it the entire video. Sometimes it can be really tricky to decipher what you are saying.
Our Toto toilet with bidet only was 2.5x the price of that toilet room with all the flooring, counter, etc on the second floor! So amazing that it cost so much less to build/buy house and renovate in Japan. We should have gotten a toilet from Bic when we were there!
As a designer, I live for videos like this! Moving to japan and building a house is a dream of mine! Id definitely make some changes but overall this house looks amazing! Also, projects like this take WAYY longer (at least in Massachusetts). Like 1-2 years from planning to construction and furniture
The extra space in the master bedroom is called a sitting room here in the US. Many people put workout equipment or just more space for the wife's immense wardrobe. 🤣 This house is definitely a mashup of western and Japanese styles.
Great video, one thing I would like to see if you do this sort of video in the future ( and that is often included with video's like this) is to put up a basic floor plan of the house, flashing it up for a few seconds either all at once or each floor as you go, which makes it easier for your viewers to fully visualise the space. Hopefully that wouldn't be seen as too intrusive since you're already showing the house in its near entirety ( I noticed you skipped a room marked "Office" next to the Genkan, presumably for privacy/security reasons).
In utah, its a well known thing here that construction companies skip a lot of details to finish the build faster. One of my sisters used to be the top property manager in the state, and she told me that with her current house, she found $26k worth of work that wasn't installed properly or finished. She found it early enough that they had to pay to fix it, not her 😅 Does anyone else in the US have this problem? Or any other country?
It's not uncommon with new construction, or people renovating houses to flip. Do the minimum, sell it as premium, and hope the owner doesn't find out how bad you were until it's too late
Or importing low-skill workers because they work for less and do a worse job. Even then the house prices are ridiculous, can't imagine what they would cost if they were built by native skilled workers.
@@adamlee2550Yeah, this is common with large corporate home builders in the US. Typically you want to buy new builds from small local family owned builders, but homes will usually cost $100k-$200k more. The large corporations work on ecoomies of scale. They put out mediocre work for low prices. Most people won't catch the problems in time, and so the company comes out on top. If you're willing/able to stay on top of a large builder from beginning to end, and you hire an inspector about 4 times during the building process, you can get a good value.
In Japan, the Japanese are really meticulous, so with building houses, I think they don’t usually cut corners or try to defraud their customers (which is technically what the original poster is stating in the US). Of course there is fraud is all countries, but I think in Japan it would be lower than in the majority of countries, just like the crime rate is lower in comparison too.
Thanks for the video. Very nice modern house tour. If I was to ever move to Japan, I would prefer a more traditional style home. I also really like Maiko's family house.
This home is absolutely beautiful and so spacious and has great natural light during the day! I couldnt help but laugh at all the TV's Paolo wanted to put in this home. In the future I predict Paolo having a TV in every room when he gets a house lol
This is just a model home. They are usually more spacious to show off all the features and upgrades the homebuilder offers. Few people would build that exact house.
This shows how out of control the US (in particular in New York where I am) because my house would sell for $795,000 minimum probably $815,000 and I bought it 11 years ago for $325,000 and it’s pretty nice but nothing like this house. In my area a similar house to this one is north of 1.25 Million dollars
Wow the houses in Japan have really changed.....I lived there for 3 yrs in the late 90's and there was nothing like this to buy. Thanks for the tour...😀
I’d like to see a house tour for a net zero house, a traditional style house / restoration, and a new build mansion (hopefully at a stage where you can customize some of the layout)
Really hope Maiko was doing the editing on this one cause... it just felt great. Felt like I got to see the "corners' of the house from previous shots, kept me interested without the usual action when Paolo is in a more active space, normal but jazzy background jams, usual content which I can relax to. Thank you :)
This is so interesting! I live in a house that's 129 years old and wouldn't ever want a new build. I love your content that shows things i wouldn't normally be interested in.
As someone who use to live in Japan (Kanazawa prefecture) years ago while in the military, I enjoy your content a lot. I hope to live there again in the near future.
That house is HUGE. Super nice. Its "multi-generation" but 2 1/2 times the size of my house in Japan. An average sinhle family home can be built for ¥20 million after land purchase.
Wow, that home is very beautiful, but it's a bit smaller than my home, plus "5 x cheaper" in price. That's because I live in a very expensive area of Lake Tahoe Stateline NV. Definitely enjoyed this video on the price of building a new home in Japan. Paolo, are you and your wife thinking of buying a custom-built home in Japan because it would be cool to see what kind of style you would want to build out.
Really interesting design. Reminds me of the prefab era housing we had in the UK oddly. Modern houses are cramped here and not well spaced out. I really like these designs and having 2 family 1 home is awesome.
How many modern British homes are 350 sq m like the one in the video? Any? - apart from footballers' homes, of course. The average new home in the UK is around 85 sq m with 5.2 rooms; so 350sq m is 4 x the average new home in UK.
if a japanese home builder would build in america then they would be the next D.R Horton but better. If they hired the professionalism that builds the homes there then you know your home will be rock solid man
there's a distinct lack of galvanized square steel and expansion screws. which, mind you, is a good thing. overall I'm surprised at the cost of some of these things, it all seems so affordable. as for personal changes. yeah, the bike not being on the ground floor is a bit of a weird touch. also, as someone who has a kitchen with the burners on the island instead of the wall section, keep it on the wall section. especially if you want to use the island as a form of bar/table, there's never enough room for knees.
I would love to see a 1-story house build on the outskirts of Tokyo or a neighboring town. I could see taking advantage of cheap land to build a house appropriate for an older couple.
For Canada, the built price is about the same here in Kingston, ON. Now, did that price of $500 000 the complete cost? If so, man, what a deal!! You are talking a million here!!
Hey Paolo, your videos are an inspiration for everyone to admire. Have you every considered doing a video in Jamaica. We have alot of amazing food, culture and good vibes
So not just for food, education, manners, and dedication, but it looks like Japan is my dream country for building a house too. This house's design and attention to detail is my goal house.
What a beautiful Home. The Major thing i really want to have in my Future House is the entrance Part with the little space for the shoes etc. Greetings from Germany ♥️ Love those Type of Videos
In Japan, there is a recent trend of including storage spaces next to the entrance in newly built houses. These spaces are typically used for storing items like rain gear, sports equipment, and camping gear.
I liked the video but the house seems a bit too upmarket for most people, at least for myself. So I would like to see another of these but with a more affordable place. That would be interesting.
This isn't your typical Japanese home, more of a luxury type. Developers typically build homes around 100 sq meters on lots just a bit larger than that. Land in some regions is much more expensive than the home being built on it. Building a home varies widely depending on the type of home you want to build and the location. Much like any other region.
Greetings from Germany. I think the interior design is simply beautiful and the layout of the house with the practical areas is ingenious. It's also very interesting that several generations can live together. I find the proximity to the street with the large windows a little disconcerting. Perhaps it's a cultural difference. I would definitely need a fence there. Thanks for the video and see you next time
Haha! I was just thinking only in straight laced Japan can you have to dress up to go to work , have strict traditional ways but do a video tour of a fancy home in casual shorts 😂🤭👍
Thanks Paolo! Sometimes I watch Canadian real estate vids. Although way more expensive, in some cases they have an elevator inside a private house - GrandMa will approve for sure! Also I wish we saw some materials they used to build the house, like real bricks and not tons of cardboard boxes and wood in between rooms. P.S. Paolo, as continuation for your recent mostly cuisine Azabudai exploration, please consider some real estate in Azabudai Hills new buildings with actual prices
This house looks really modern which I am a fan of. Personally, I disagree with some of the layout and furniture options though. I 100% agree with Paolo about moving the stove from the rear countertop and onto the island and making the island larger. The current configuration seems kind of cramped and moving the stovetop to the island would also allow the person cooking to have a better view (will be facing the windows) rather than just staring at the rear wall.
Don't out the stove and sink together. It can be an electrical hazard in the long run. Especially under the counter. You can do a special design, but not with normal construction methods
Gorgeous house. I do like the practicality and minimalism. The floorplan/layout is very nice and could be very conducive to entertaining. I think the price is rather reasonable. I live near a major city and this house would cost double, which is one of the many reasons I don't live in the city. All-in-all... I'd take it!
Well in Germany it can take Years to get all the approvals required. Allmost everything is regulated, even the outside appearance of the house and sometimes the materials as well. And if there is no big homebuilding company responsible, it will get very frustrating on every level. Labour shortages will bust Your plans and to round it up its much more expensive. I would suggest 1.500.000 € on the price tag in a major german city.
In the late 90s I used to deliver door hardware to a company that sent it to Japan for new homes. At that time they wanted the big fancy door handle and lock sets we sold.
The price per square meter is affordable for Western European standards (expensive for Japan, though) but does that actually include the shown interior? Because the prices company's name are usually for the base options only while show houses have all the luxury options.
I think this kind of video is super cool. It is def something I'm interested in. The issue for me at least is that the value of this home is way more than would ever be possible for someone like myself who wants to move to Japan. I don't know if you have the contacts or desire, but doing videos on reno'd homes would be super cool.
I'm surprised to see a model house of this size - I lived in Japan for 5 years, but never went looking at these. I suspect the challenge is finding the land for a place of this size though, and the cost of that land in addition to the house. ...That being said, it is less expensive than I expected for something of this size, even if only the house by itself.
For ¥900k you’d only get a very small solar panel array and battery. We did some research before we signed a contract and the best offer we got was about twice that price (after subsidies). Anyway, that model house shown is definitely huge and unless you are rich enough, probably not meant for Tokyo, where the land prices are the highest. That is why we decided to move just outside of Tokyo, where we could get a house twice as spacious as what we would have gotten in Tokyo for less money. Was definitely a good decision!
@@peterww3241 Current statistics do indeed indicate that the average lifespan of a house is 30 years. This is influenced by factors such as changes in lifestyle since the high-growth period (when tatami rooms were more prevalent) and increasingly stringent seismic standards. The lifespan of a house can vary significantly depending on the construction methods used. For example, my own house, built in a traditional Japanese architectural style 60 years ago, continues to provide a comfortable living environment without any issues. Furthermore, my relatives' house, constructed in a traditional wooden style, is 150 years old and still in excellent condition.
@@gotakazawa408 Isn't it a choice that people make, perhaps because it's all they can afford, to build cheaply and demolish/re-build rather than refurbish when the builder passes on? People generally prefer new to re-furbished? It seems kinda wasteful but it's also understandable I guess.
@@peterww3241 Some people may opt for renovation if the building's structure allows for it. However, in cases of major renovations, rebuilding might end up being more budget-friendly. Moreover, considering current seismic standards, there might be a higher percentage of people choosing to rebuild.
This is a large and expensive house, and it has all sorts of quirky and modern things that most homes in Japan (or probably most places) wouldn't really have. The title of this video makes it sound like this is typical. I understand doing a little clickbait, but you could have titled the video something like, "You can build a really nice house for ¥88,000,000 in Japan" and it would have been more genuine.
Great vid. 560k construction cost is crazy though, and that’s with the cheap JPY! Back when JPY was 100 to 1 USD, that means would haven been 800k plus!
I don't think you mention the area in which it is built, but if a huge (by my country's standards) 316m2 goes for only $560,000, I don't know why you guys still live in an apartment, Paolo
In Australia, we value older houses -sometimes, the older the better, given the style and location. We also love renovating. So when we see all these empty rural houses in Japan going for a song, not to mention the land that comes with it, we think a person would be insane if they were in Japan, to drop 500k for a new structure with no land.
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Oh my gosh bro 🤣
the stove next to the sink what could go wrong
Quick Question how representative is it really to show a house in the Tokyo area since houses there are usually more expensive then in most other areas?
Tokyo treat = $600.00 for a few snacks wtf.
Where's your "Day in the Life of a Yakuza Member" video???
Yes, all for it
I'm waiting for the episode "day in the life of a Japanese soapland courtesany"
Day in the life of a Japanese police detective
I’d wanna see a Day in the Life of Paolo.
Now that I’d like to see
My family actually just built a house in Japan! In our case, we’re in a small town, so land (and construction) prices are a bit lower. We also didn’t go with one of the major construction companies, but a small local company. The benefit of this is the whole process is a lot more hands on…we were actively involved in drawing up the plans and decision-making (and problem-solving) throughout the whole construction process. A little more work, but way more fun! Plus it really feels like YOUR house when it’s finished! (Did I mention, living in small town Japan is awesome? It works for me, anyway!)
So…how much did your house cost to build? if you don’t mind me asking.
@@shiromochi-kun Well the land cost about 10 million yen, and the construction costs were a bit less than 30 million. And if you’re interested in hearing more about the construction process, I video blogged the whole thing on my channel so feel free to check it out!
ohhhh if i allow to rent a pretty house but its complete with what they can give la like good infrastruktur and the space is good
@@missplainjane3905 The construction costs were a little higher than average for our area, but that was because we had very specific ideas about the layout, materials, etc. Major construction companies tend to use a lot of prefab parts and premade blueprints to draw from, so construction is faster and costs are streamlined. Ours was a custom job, done mostly by a single carpenter using traditional building methods. He consulted with us at least once a week on how we wanted certain things done. And sometimes there were supply issues, etc., that required on the spot decision making. It was probably the most fun I’ve ever had! 😆
@@Jordan-inJapan 62,000 usd for land? you know theyre giving that shiet away free right? wtf
$1,200 for a brand new modeled bathroom with bidet is insane. Smartphones cost more than that, and I'd take the bathroom over smartphone any day.
I would love to see you commenting on youtube on your bathroom 😂
Should note that there is no shower area, so its really a half-bath.
We bought a house + land package 2 years ago and have been living in it for a year now. We live in Chiba, around 45 minutes from Tokyo. And we paid 35 million yen for BOTH together. It really depends on the house maker and if you buy house and land separately. And of course the city you’d like to live in. :)
Just being curious - how many m2 for the house, and how many for the land around it?
Just curious too. I live myself in Chiba but nearer to Tokyo probably. In the area I am in the terrain alone costs some 60 Mio yen (~350.000 USD) for some 120m2. In what place are you in?
I would like to build myself.
@@BobSaint the house is around 100m2, I’m not sure about our land 😂
@@Newmeishu houses that are already built tend to be much more expensive. If you look for a house maker on your own, they will show you better deals. :) We were also very lucky since our house maker showed us the land the minute is was on sale.
I'm Japanese, but I'll share my personal opinion. Two years ago, my son's family built a house in Saitama Prefecture, next to Tokyo. It is less than an hour by train to central Tokyo. The house, including the land, cost about 50 million yen (approximately 320,000 USD at the current exchange rate). The area was about 90 square meters. Land prices vary greatly depending on the location, proximity to the station, and surrounding environment. In central Tokyo, it would likely cost over 100 million yen (more than 700,000 USD at the current exchange rate).
The average price of a new apartment in Tokyo reached JPY100m last year. At the same time, there are 9 million abandoned homes across Japan. Japanese government's housing policy is dysfunctional :(
@@peterww3241 Is the gov forcing people to leave rural areas? Many smaller towns have programs and incentives to attract people.
@@rztrzt Not actively, no; but the tax system is distorting the housing market and much more needs to be done to take the pressure of the cities, especially in the age of WFH.
The government's vacant house measures were revised this year, but they are limited and may not be very effective. Therefore, I personally predict that the number of vacant houses will reach 10 million by the end of this year. However, due to the effects of the policy and the increase in private intermediary businesses, I predict that the rate of increase will be lower than before. In addition, the reason why many people move to Tokyo from rural areas is mainly because there are many universities there, and many companies have their headquarters in Tokyo, making it easy to find a job.
@@peterww3241 Just Tokyo is too atractive, that's it.
Paolo in every room: "I would put a TV there."
"The toilet ? Hum what about a TV here !" :'D
@@hiroki_ravioli Pfff. That's nothing. I'd mount TVs on the ceilings if I had the cash. 😁
Im suffer from panicattacks etc. But i realized that watching your videos make me allot calmer and just hearing your voice makes me happy. Keep up the good work. Love this channel.
No bathroom on the first floor for the grandparents. They are going to fall down the stairs and shit themselves in the middle of the night.
😂
this might be the funniest shit I've ever read in the comments in these videos
@@centurion9726 I agree
lmaooooo
LMFAOOOOO they can wear diapers
A small suggestion please turn down the background music a bit and try not play it the entire video. Sometimes it can be really tricky to decipher what you are saying.
The music is annoying and he mumbles at times.
Request that to his wife. She edits the videos.
You can solve this problem by killing yourself. You'd be doing everybody else a favor too. Especially your family.
Yes music is too loud in this one, great video otherwise
@@happycook6737 Really? I had no problem understanding him . . .
Our Toto toilet with bidet only was 2.5x the price of that toilet room with all the flooring, counter, etc on the second floor! So amazing that it cost so much less to build/buy house and renovate in Japan. We should have gotten a toilet from Bic when we were there!
Would have been helpful to see a floor plan for the home. I really couldn’t get a sense of the size or where we were in the house.
This was such a really awesome video to see how much a modern Japanese house would be and the features and design it would have!
As a designer, I live for videos like this! Moving to japan and building a house is a dream of mine! Id definitely make some changes but overall this house looks amazing!
Also, projects like this take WAYY longer (at least in Massachusetts). Like 1-2 years from planning to construction and furniture
Vancouver Canada is approx. 30 months from permit application to completion.
This is a demo home. It is obviously on the highest level of quality.
cause they are incompetent and lazy
Always a good day when we get a Paolo upload 😊
Just cant stop watching all of these great content videos at 2-3am before sleeping
I nearly thought this was paolo and maiko’s new house.
The extra space in the master bedroom is called a sitting room here in the US. Many people put workout equipment or just more space for the wife's immense wardrobe. 🤣 This house is definitely a mashup of western and Japanese styles.
My dad recently built a house here in the States. Due to various issues, it took a little over 3 years. 200 days sounds pretty good. :)
Yeah house building takes forever in the states
Great video, one thing I would like to see if you do this sort of video in the future ( and that is often included with video's like this) is to put up a basic floor plan of the house, flashing it up for a few seconds either all at once or each floor as you go, which makes it easier for your viewers to fully visualise the space. Hopefully that wouldn't be seen as too intrusive since you're already showing the house in its near entirety ( I noticed you skipped a room marked "Office" next to the Genkan, presumably for privacy/security reasons).
In utah, its a well known thing here that construction companies skip a lot of details to finish the build faster. One of my sisters used to be the top property manager in the state, and she told me that with her current house, she found $26k worth of work that wasn't installed properly or finished. She found it early enough that they had to pay to fix it, not her 😅 Does anyone else in the US have this problem? Or any other country?
It's not uncommon with new construction, or people renovating houses to flip. Do the minimum, sell it as premium, and hope the owner doesn't find out how bad you were until it's too late
Heck yeah - global problem!
Or importing low-skill workers because they work for less and do a worse job.
Even then the house prices are ridiculous, can't imagine what they would cost if they were built by native skilled workers.
@@adamlee2550Yeah, this is common with large corporate home builders in the US. Typically you want to buy new builds from small local family owned builders, but homes will usually cost $100k-$200k more.
The large corporations work on ecoomies of scale. They put out mediocre work for low prices. Most people won't catch the problems in time, and so the company comes out on top. If you're willing/able to stay on top of a large builder from beginning to end, and you hire an inspector about 4 times during the building process, you can get a good value.
In Japan, the Japanese are really meticulous, so with building houses, I think they don’t usually cut corners or try to defraud their customers (which is technically what the original poster is stating in the US). Of course there is fraud is all countries, but I think in Japan it would be lower than in the majority of countries, just like the crime rate is lower in comparison too.
Thanks for the video. Very nice modern house tour. If I was to ever move to Japan, I would prefer a more traditional style home. I also really like Maiko's family house.
This home is absolutely beautiful and so spacious and has great natural light during the day!
I couldnt help but laugh at all the TV's Paolo wanted to put in this home. In the future I predict Paolo having a TV in every room when he gets a house lol
This is just a model home. They are usually more spacious to show off all the features and upgrades the homebuilder offers. Few people would build that exact house.
This shows how out of control the US (in particular in New York where I am) because my house would sell for $795,000 minimum probably $815,000 and I bought it 11 years ago for $325,000 and it’s pretty nice but nothing like this house. In my area a similar house to this one is north of 1.25 Million dollars
From the company's perspective you just made a commercial for them, that they didn't have to pay for. Oh and it makes you money. Win-win all around.
A barter deal
He's probably shopping for houses right now and is looking into it anyway so might just as well make a video.
He did not mention the name of the company.
@@Newmeishu He mentions the company, Withearth Home, at around 0:28 and you can also see the company name at 0:23
Wow the houses in Japan have really changed.....I lived there for 3 yrs in the late 90's and there was nothing like this to buy. Thanks for the tour...😀
I’d like to see a house tour for a net zero house, a traditional style house / restoration, and a new build mansion (hopefully at a stage where you can customize some of the layout)
Net zero is a technocratic grift. Don't fall for it.
Really hope Maiko was doing the editing on this one cause... it just felt great. Felt like I got to see the "corners' of the house from previous shots, kept me interested without the usual action when Paolo is in a more active space, normal but jazzy background jams, usual content which I can relax to. Thank you :)
This is so interesting! I live in a house that's 129 years old and wouldn't ever want a new build. I love your content that shows things i wouldn't normally be interested in.
You must be a Mennonite.😂
Idk why but Paolo always seems like he would be a very good Realtor
11:50 idk how many will relate but that is the perfect area for study
As someone who use to live in Japan (Kanazawa prefecture) years ago while in the military, I enjoy your content a lot. I hope to live there again in the near future.
That house is HUGE. Super nice. Its "multi-generation" but 2 1/2 times the size of my house in Japan. An average sinhle family home can be built for ¥20 million after land purchase.
Exactly what I needed to see. Thank you.
Wow, that home is very beautiful, but it's a bit smaller than my home, plus "5 x cheaper" in price. That's because I live in a very expensive area of Lake Tahoe Stateline NV. Definitely enjoyed this video on the price of building a new home in Japan. Paolo, are you and your wife thinking of buying a custom-built home in Japan because it would be cool to see what kind of style you would want to build out.
15:58 "Hmm, let's see... Peter Rabbit and.....Memoirs of a Geisha" 😂😂
Again another video to enjoy at 4 AM WEEKLY
Love your videos❤❤
makes more sense to rent instead of buy, since houses in japan depreciate down to 0 after 30 years.
Paolo, this house is incredibly beautiful!
Really interesting design. Reminds me of the prefab era housing we had in the UK oddly. Modern houses are cramped here and not well spaced out. I really like these designs and having 2 family 1 home is awesome.
How many modern British homes are 350 sq m like the one in the video? Any? - apart from footballers' homes, of course. The average new home in the UK is around 85 sq m with 5.2 rooms; so 350sq m is 4 x the average new home in UK.
Paolo its been 12 daysss, i hope u're doing okay bcs we're all waiting for ur new video 🎉
if a japanese home builder would build in america then they would be the next D.R Horton but better. If they hired the professionalism that builds the homes there then you know your home will be rock solid man
They would not be able to source professional labor and reliable supplies.
there's a distinct lack of galvanized square steel and expansion screws.
which, mind you, is a good thing.
overall I'm surprised at the cost of some of these things, it all seems so affordable.
as for personal changes.
yeah, the bike not being on the ground floor is a bit of a weird touch.
also, as someone who has a kitchen with the burners on the island instead of the wall section, keep it on the wall section.
especially if you want to use the island as a form of bar/table, there's never enough room for knees.
I would love to see a 1-story house build on the outskirts of Tokyo or a neighboring town. I could see taking advantage of cheap land to build a house appropriate for an older couple.
I really love videos like( houses in japan) Thank you Paolo-san!!!!
This is nothing like a normal Japanese house. This is a rich person house.
@@Mikelennon78 yeah it's really spacious for Japanese standards
For Canada, the built price is about the same here in Kingston, ON. Now, did that price of $500 000 the complete cost? If so, man, what a deal!! You are talking a million here!!
Yup our housing is wild in Ontario
What Paolo introduced covers only the "house itself," excluding the cost of the land. Land prices vary significantly depending on the region.
My townhouse is $1m and I’m 45mins away from Vancouver!!!
Absolutely insane.
Personally I wouldn't construct a home next to a busy highway or with too many lights but to the closest train station is a must
Great stuff as always Paolo! Informative and entertaining.
Hey Paolo, your videos are an inspiration for everyone to admire. Have you every considered doing a video in Jamaica. We have alot of amazing food, culture and good vibes
So not just for food, education, manners, and dedication, but it looks like Japan is my dream country for building a house too. This house's design and attention to detail is my goal house.
What a nice relaxing watch 👍 more please
What a beautiful Home. The Major thing i really want to have in my Future House is the entrance Part with the little space for the shoes etc.
Greetings from Germany ♥️ Love those Type of Videos
In Japan, there is a recent trend of including storage spaces next to the entrance in newly built houses. These spaces are typically used for storing items like rain gear, sports equipment, and camping gear.
By comparison, in Singapore, a similar sized and spec house that's fully furnished and decorated somewhat like this example would cost 3x the price.
Because it smells like south east asia (butthole of the world).
I liked the video but the house seems a bit too upmarket for most people, at least for myself. So I would like to see another of these but with a more affordable place. That would be interesting.
This isn't your typical Japanese home, more of a luxury type. Developers typically build homes around 100 sq meters on lots just a bit larger than that. Land in some regions is much more expensive than the home being built on it. Building a home varies widely depending on the type of home you want to build and the location. Much like any other region.
Greetings from Germany. I think the interior design is simply beautiful and the layout of the house with the practical areas is ingenious. It's also very interesting that several generations can live together. I find the proximity to the street with the large windows a little disconcerting. Perhaps it's a cultural difference. I would definitely need a fence there.
Thanks for the video and see you next time
I love this kind of house. Hope to buy one someday.
"grandma and grandma can live along with the family" so progressive!
Can you do a video on building a traditional machiya-style home with modern amenities and building codes?
Paolo always dresses like he's going to soccer practice 24/7
Haha! I was just thinking only in straight laced Japan can you have to dress up to go to work , have strict traditional ways but do a video tour of a fancy home in casual shorts 😂🤭👍
To me, the ceilings in Japanese houses are too low, which makes them feel a bit depressing.
Would absolutely be a no go without a full size oven for baking in the kitchen
My point too
Those prices are way cheaper than in the US. I love Japan :)
Only 200 days from contract to end of build. Wow. 😮
Omg I love the house it’s so big and beautiful
Cool vid but the succession of camera angles is too choppy. It’s hard to get a general sense of the house or the rooms.
Thanks Paolo! Sometimes I watch Canadian real estate vids.
Although way more expensive, in some cases they have an elevator inside a private house - GrandMa will approve for sure!
Also I wish we saw some materials they used to build the house, like real bricks and not tons of cardboard boxes and wood in between rooms.
P.S. Paolo, as continuation for your recent mostly cuisine Azabudai exploration, please consider some real estate in Azabudai Hills new buildings with actual prices
This house looks really modern which I am a fan of.
Personally, I disagree with some of the layout and furniture options though. I 100% agree with Paolo about moving the stove from the rear countertop and onto the island and making the island larger. The current configuration seems kind of cramped and moving the stovetop to the island would also allow the person cooking to have a better view (will be facing the windows) rather than just staring at the rear wall.
Taking HELLA notes for my Japan house savings fund 😂
What a great video! I would like to have this kind of video from time to time in different parts of Tokyo.
I noticed the vents and realized that this might be one of the houses that has centralized air?! isn't that rare in Japan?
Yes, it is.
Don't out the stove and sink together. It can be an electrical hazard in the long run. Especially under the counter. You can do a special design, but not with normal construction methods
Gorgeous house. I do like the practicality and minimalism. The floorplan/layout is very nice and could be very conducive to entertaining. I think the price is rather reasonable. I live near a major city and this house would cost double, which is one of the many reasons I don't live in the city. All-in-all... I'd take it!
I'd move into that home in a heartbeat.
The quality of the build looks amazing
200 days for a house in my country would make that company the best in any city
Well in Germany it can take Years to get all the approvals required. Allmost everything is regulated, even the outside appearance of the house and sometimes the materials as well. And if there is no big homebuilding company responsible, it will get very frustrating on every level. Labour shortages will bust Your plans and to round it up its much more expensive. I would suggest 1.500.000 € on the price tag in a major german city.
In the late 90s I used to deliver door hardware to a company that sent it to Japan for new homes. At that time they wanted the big fancy door handle and lock sets we sold.
I would love to see a house that uses the roof as a living space too
Can’t believe I have a better chance at owning a newly built house in Japan than here in the USA cause I’m in the most expensive state.
This is surprisingly affordable!!
Love the design of the house, very modern and beautiful.
What I've learned is that Paolo wants to put TV's everywhere haha. Gorgeous house though!
The price per square meter is affordable for Western European standards (expensive for Japan, though) but does that actually include the shown interior?
Because the prices company's name are usually for the base options only while show houses have all the luxury options.
I think this kind of video is super cool. It is def something I'm interested in. The issue for me at least is that the value of this home is way more than would ever be possible for someone like myself who wants to move to Japan. I don't know if you have the contacts or desire, but doing videos on reno'd homes would be super cool.
If this house was made in Toronto, it would be priced at $2 million. Japanese home prices are far more reasonable when compared to Canada🤔
Same here in California, and it would have to be at least 30 miles from LA.
good to know! thank you!
All things considered, the prices you mentioned are extremely low. The house is beautiful and big
I'm surprised to see a model house of this size - I lived in Japan for 5 years, but never went looking at these. I suspect the challenge is finding the land for a place of this size though, and the cost of that land in addition to the house. ...That being said, it is less expensive than I expected for something of this size, even if only the house by itself.
For ¥900k you’d only get a very small solar panel array and battery. We did some research before we signed a contract and the best offer we got was about twice that price (after subsidies).
Anyway, that model house shown is definitely huge and unless you are rich enough, probably not meant for Tokyo, where the land prices are the highest. That is why we decided to move just outside of Tokyo, where we could get a house twice as spacious as what we would have gotten in Tokyo for less money. Was definitely a good decision!
As you rightly say, land prices in Tokyo are high. My son's family also built a house in Saitama Prefecture, which is a suburb of Tokyo.
Also worth bearing in mind that the average age of a Japanese house when it's demolished is 30!
@@peterww3241 Current statistics do indeed indicate that the average lifespan of a house is 30 years. This is influenced by factors such as changes in lifestyle since the high-growth period (when tatami rooms were more prevalent) and increasingly stringent seismic standards. The lifespan of a house can vary significantly depending on the construction methods used. For example, my own house, built in a traditional Japanese architectural style 60 years ago, continues to provide a comfortable living environment without any issues. Furthermore, my relatives' house, constructed in a traditional wooden style, is 150 years old and still in excellent condition.
@@gotakazawa408 Isn't it a choice that people make, perhaps because it's all they can afford, to build cheaply and demolish/re-build rather than refurbish when the builder passes on? People generally prefer new to re-furbished? It seems kinda wasteful but it's also understandable I guess.
@@peterww3241 Some people may opt for renovation if the building's structure allows for it. However, in cases of major renovations, rebuilding might end up being more budget-friendly. Moreover, considering current seismic standards, there might be a higher percentage of people choosing to rebuild.
Another valuable content! How about a day in a the life of a Jet Program Teacher?
The pricing is a steal (over here).
This is a large and expensive house, and it has all sorts of quirky and modern things that most homes in Japan (or probably most places) wouldn't really have. The title of this video makes it sound like this is typical.
I understand doing a little clickbait, but you could have titled the video something like, "You can build a really nice house for ¥88,000,000 in Japan" and it would have been more genuine.
this was and entertaining video, i want to see more house videos like this one XD
A layout/plan of each floor would have been helpful. You didn't show where grandma and grandpa are sleeping.
Great vid. 560k construction cost is crazy though, and that’s with the cheap JPY! Back when JPY was 100 to 1 USD, that means would haven been 800k plus!
I don't think you mention the area in which it is built, but if a huge (by my country's standards) 316m2 goes for only $560,000, I don't know why you guys still live in an apartment, Paolo
In Australia, we value older houses -sometimes, the older the better, given the style and location. We also love renovating. So when we see all these empty rural houses in Japan going for a song, not to mention the land that comes with it, we think a person would be insane if they were in Japan, to drop 500k for a new structure with no land.
Having a nice house but having to deal with Dan Andrews or Anastazi is insane. Would rather live in Japan in peace..
@@somerandomfella 2 people who aren't in power anymore. Are you an idiot?
@@seemslegitPRO it was an example of crap we have to deal with. Don't be a Karen getting all worked up over a comment.
That's beautiful house, I liked it. Here in California you can't find a house like that price it would be over $1m or maybe $2m in the rich area.