Inside Japan's TINIEST HOUSE
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- This... is Japan's Smallest Luxury House! We have looked inside some of the tiniest and cheapest apartments in Japan (playlist below) and today, we are checking out a mini house right in the core of Tokyo.
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I love when Okazaki San gets a cameo
Exterior looks industrious but inside looks aesthetical and comfy. Gives minimalistic vibes which makes sense. Defo would stay there but probably not live there as I'd die from claustrophobia 😭😭
The plants really make it just that bit more open a lively. And they compliment the grey concrete too.
I...actually could live here, after some getting used to. I have lived in a small Japanese apartment during my 2nd trip to Tokyo. It was uncomfotable at first, but after a few days it became fine.
Norm, do the couple also live in this house during winter? What heating do they have in place for the cold months?
Okazaki-san being Norm's architecture expert that he brings on adventure to inspect unique houses is really wholesome
For sure. This is my favourite timeline. I feel she was right about the phantom extra two points though. It doesn't matter how perfect a space is, until it's your space you'll never completely understand it. The difference between book smart and street smart.
Loved that moment from her at Norm's 8:40 statement
She's so clever, and finds utility and interesting things everywhere that I would likely miss. Definite fan of hers!
The high ceilings and natural sunlight does make the house look bigger than it is . I like the concept of living minimally . Why do we need so much stuff?
I get so excited when she’s in the videos
This is probably the first "tiny house" that I think I could actually live in. No ridiculous gimmicks or bed/sofa/table combination furniture. Just a well designed space and thoughtful storage.
I honestly love tiny houses and damn this house will be huge inspirtation when I will build my house some day
You think that, they just sell it really well. Give yourself a few months and the walls will eventually start moving
@@TheFamousMockingbird Not really, some people would live fine in this, actually people live fine in this, most people in the world don't live in big houses.
I’m not claustrophobic but I think the bathroom would scare me a little getting in a out. But this is a wonderful house otherwise definitely liveable
Same!
I love how peaceful the couple that lives in the house is. It felt so relaxing watching their interactions
Okazaki-san in Europe? Now that sounds like a fun adventure. Her reactions to things in Japan is already so wholesome. Imagine seeing the crazy architecture and sheer size difference in Europe😂
Just imagining her in Sagrada Familia, Milan Cathedral or basically in any older European city makes me happy.
She might appreciate the traditional houses of Amsterdam. Dozens of very narrow buildings side by side, kept in use since the Middle-ages.
Especially the centuries old traditional homes. In France, Germany, The Netherland, UK, Ireland etc you can find still lived in houses that date back 400-500+ years. That's not even mentioning the castles and religious buildings that can be over a millennia old.
She'd be surprised how spacious student accommodations in central europe are and apartments in general.
Norm and Okazaki-san European road trip? I'd watch that.
I think its safe to say we all love Ayaka-san, to be honest, if she made a YT channel, blog, or newsletter where we could get her insights on cool architecture I'd 1000% follow. I'm a super amateur lover of architecture so Norm visiting all these uniquely designed places absolutely warms my heart!
OKAZAKI San's personality is so fun/cute! I would support her as well if she had a TH-cam Channel! Tokyo Lens Keep up the good work bro!
I 100% agree!! She's the best character ever so glad, cute, creative, smart and funny ^^
I mean, I could honestly just sit there watching her drink tea all day. Even if she were to be silent, I could easily just sit there, watching 16 hours per day with ease. Even with her cute bubbly personality, she exudes an aura of calmness, and as a lover of peace and quiet, I mean it truly, that people like Okazaki-san, are a rare treasure, especially here in the west.
I was thinking the same, we love her ❤️🧡💛
I'm surprised more people aren't talking about how a famous architect lives in this house. I suppose he designed it himself, and it makes me appreciate it more. A famous architect probably has other options, but he chose an intimate and cosy set up for him and his wife
Exactly,I think he specifically designed it for the two of them only, but very livable ❤
He did design it himself
Is he famous?
I think he lives somewhere in the middle of Tokyo and the land here is vvvvery expensive so he chose to live tiny
tiny house with queen size bed with sky view, indoor AND outdoor bath/shower, a garden, open space to read books, and even cats and butterflies? That's a famous architect for ya, it's more fun, lovely and functional than many spacious houses out there
Okazaki-san, honestly, radiates the vibes of someone who is really chill and fun to be around. Can totally see her being friends with absolutely everyone with her joyful spirit.
I love whenever Ayaka comes around for videos. You can tell how truly passionate she is and creative she is with each house she sees
@@kamikazitsunami that is a perfect description
Yup. More please.
What
She?
@@legendgodmyth I find that offensive
A trip to Europe?! Sounds like that would be fun series. I hope you two could actually plan such a fun trip together. Love the videos with Okazaki-san.
In EU tiny houses will be those Trailer & Container Houses. Also the Shed Houses.
The couple appears so content and appreciative of every aspect of their living space. It really feels like the architect designed the perfect home for them.
Ayaka is so amazingly creative. I love everything she points out about things. It really makes me look forward to every video with her. Honestly, she seems so fun to hang around with.
Ugh Okazaki-san’s insight on everything is just so good and interesting. I’m in love with how she sees the world and sees the use in every little thing 🥰 She’s always a delight to see in your videos Norm! ❤
PS: Petition to being Okazaki Ayaka to Europe to check out architecture!!!
Seconded!
Congratulations to Okazaki-san on graduating! 🎉 I would love to see her designs of tiny houses. I bet they'd be so cozy!
I love how they've embraced a more minimalist life to live in a space they love, but they don't sacrifice the things that bring them happiness. A place for everything and everything in its place.
I just love how they're so happy to have cats and butterflies passing by. That's just so wholesome.
I wish I had Ayaka's outlook. She finds positivity in everything, no matter how small. I love her insight. It's like she is seeing everything for the first time. I wish she had her own channel on architecture. Oh and love you too Norm. 😉
If she starts her own channel, I'm subscribing for sure! I love her energy! Norm is cool too 😅
Well the place is like a mansion compared to the tiny little apartment she showed us last time.
I love how she walks in and immediately: "it's like pure happiness." Fascinating. With the grey walls and the vaulted ceiling, there are definitely those out there who would say it feels cold and distant. Absolutely fascinating. Personally I love the outdoor bath the most. My favorite space in this house.
I think its the character of the place? If it was empty with no greenery and well though out decorations, I think it would perhaps feel a lot more depressing. But the design is so well thought out, and the decoration and plants give it a level of character which makes it an awesome home.
The concrete walls are a bit brutalist, but I think because of all the shapes it makes it very interesting.
I'm so in love with Ayaka. Something about her vibe gives me so much peace and I bet she's the type of person you can just chill in silence with without it being uncomfortable.
i really like the readaptive use of old sewing machine as a dining table/work space 😭🥰. It makes me wanna save my grandmother sewing machine as well ❤
This is amazing. Just like a magical spot in the middle of the city... I'm truly envious how secure Japan is, to allow people living so freely and without fear to being robbed or invaded. I feel happy for this happy couple!
These tiny houses are genuinely interesting, especially when they turn out to be really modern and nice looking.
Okazaki-san is such a fun person, I really love the unique insights she offers into living spaces and her views on very tiny flats that people would otherwhise dismiss. And she has such a positivity to her too.
I probably still wouldnt want to live there myself, but its still quite nice.
I actually really love this space. It is very well done and the ceilings make it feel much bigger than it is. I would live there and I would enjoy every minute of it too.
I actually have a hard time imagining myself living comfortably in such a small space but this house is so brilliantly put together I could see myself happy in a house like this. Also, my profession is in tailoring and I love seeing people make creative uses out of old treadle machines. Also I would LOVE to see Okazaki-san in Europe!
I could see myself living in that space, but not with someone else and I would probably have different items in there because I have different needs for my living space. I studied fashion and still make a lot of stuff at home so I would probably devote a big % of that space to storage of materials, patterns, books and clothes. And a large table, perhaps one that can be extended when it's time to cut fabric or draw large patterns.
Yeah it's really cute and all, but as a disabled person, this house is not accessible at all. I hope this couple will age well and be able to live there for a long time!
Please bring Okazaki-san around the world with you. The energy from both of you together, excited about architecture, is a delight to watch!
Love the way they communicate, even using their own language, they still understand each other.
Why wouldn’t they understand each other? 😂
I really like this house! It's got an industrial feel to it with the concrete and pegs, but there's a lot of love in it too and everything has been thought about so carefully to utilise every millimetre of space. It's great! And I love Okazaki-san's reaction to it all too. You two could make such a brilliant Euro apartment series and I'd love to see her in it! She comes across as such a lovely young woman.
I love this “tiny home series”! Each one is so unique and makes me really think about how I’d utilize the space
I love it when Japanese people give tours of their houses. They explain everything they put there and why they put it there in such detail it really shows how much thought goes into interior design when they furnish their home. Resourcefulness and ingenuity are part of the Japanese charm for me, and most times when they talk about things they made or designed they seem very proud but always humble about it, it puts a smile on my face to see them talk about small passions like ingenuous home design like that, I might even covet their peace of mind.
I love Ayaka so much. Her presence is so comforting and genuine.
this video was good on so many levels! I love that you have made a friend and take her along to these different houses. the owner of this space seems delightful as well. I love everything they did here to make the space feel open and large despite looking no bigger than a shipping container.
I don't think I could ever give up living in the country side, but I'm always taken aback by how appealing and simple these tiny apartments are. Such a vibe 😌
Okazaki-san is so wholesome and i love her view on architecture, i really hope she gets to see Europe and how vastly different the architecture is
Yes, take this girl to Europe! May she be blessed to travel the world.
As a designer what i LOVE about japan is their "house" culture, you can randomly walk around a residential neighboorhoods and find so many different and charachteristic houses 🥰. Here in Italy i think that there is not as much creativity in modern house projects, people tend to follow a "classic" plain design.
I really love the design of this home. All the little details are amazing. I always love Ayaka's reactions to different tiny homes. She notices different things I would never think anything about.
Wow, it’s nice to see Ayaka again, I remember watching the video touring her house when I was looking at studying abroad. I also think simple living like this can be the best for keeping everything clean and organized since you don’t have a lot of room for junk or collecting random items! Plus the way the light shines in gives the house such a warm feel.
It's always nice to see Norm and Ayaka having fun just touring various tiny houses across Japan. Especially as Norm provides the commentary while Ayaka has the architectural insight on the subject really helps provide a different insight into tiny living spaces
just started watching this channel, Okazaki-san is so cute, I love her reactions! All the videos I've seen so far have been really relaxing! Thank you for posting :)
The fact that he keeps his house so open until 3 am says a lot about Japanese culture
As a Newyorkers, I can relate to this
I have walked dark streets of Tokyo at 2am and felt absolutely safe.
Also the climate. Weather and bugs+ animals would make that a really bad idea here
Here in Mexico its the same what are you talking about
This is so cool, I can't imagine the vibe during summer time. So awesome
This is by far one of the more beautiful, in both architecture, and compact homes I’ve seen! Love it!
Ooooh YES! I live for these apartment tour videos. The ingenuity in the architecture of the places you find is always mindblowing. Getting to see Okazaki-san come back again is always a treat! Thanks!!
Huge respect to the home owners for making the absolute most out of their “small space”, it’s mind blowing how much is possible when you build to maximize every centimeter rather than just building in conventional practices
Also Ayaka’s personality is so infectious 😊
Well he designed the house so it was made deliberately.
I've been greedily following these types of videos. My husband and I became Empty Nesters last year, and we live in a 5bd/3ba house. We are realizing that it makes no sense for the two of us to have such a large space. We don't plan on selling it, because we know here in the SF Bay Area that housing prices will never drop down to what we purchased it for. $125,000 twenty seven years ago, and now worth $957,000+. We do want to find a smaller place to retire in not limited to the US.
If i had that house, I would make it real simple. Just a bedroom, computer area, keep the bathroom and all that and a dedicated spot for my cat
i love how he checks to see if its still sturdy and in place when she complements his work its kinda wholesome
It's a really beautiful house. I'm really grateful that this family were willing to share their home with all of us.
I am amazed by how much thought and love can be condensed into such a small space and that there are people that will go out of their way to make such a space truly theirs. Great video and please make more of these with Ayaka - san
I'm so happy you actually discovered this beautiful gem of a house! I instantly recognized it from Never too small channel that also covered it, but it's so nice to see it under your lens and your insight about it alongside Okazaki-san. She's a breath of fresh air, and her comments always capture the essence of the place very well!
Of which congratulations to Okazaki-san on graduating!
You showcase great spaces and homes for the world to see and always highlight their charm, and Ayaka is always offering such an optimistic perspective of every place you show her.
Great to re-watch some of your older videos. I could definitely see myself living in such a place, it's simply perfect!
Congrats to Ayaka for graduating!! 🎉 Always love seeing her in videos. Now I want to see her reacting to European architecture so bad!!!
I imagine it is wonderful to take a bath when it rains. Also, Ayaka really brightens everything up with her presence. An European tour with her I would really really love to see. 😊
Ayaka congrats on your graduation! ❤️ This house warmed up my heart. It has such a charm. It's the best and I loved the idea of sewing machine used as a table. Concrete creates an amazing ambience.
This reminds me of when I used to live in a tiny apartment as a child, really comforting, everything was in place, neat and close XD. Also, we need so lil to lead a good and peaceful life~ Thank you for the series ✨
Also, would love to have you in Europe! If you're thinking about Romania, let me know. It would be my pleasure to show you around~
Skylights are so perfect for a tiny house! Just less need to even have to turn on the light! Also, it's really amazing what small encounters can turn into large things on TH-cam!
I'm sure Ayaka never thought she'd meet Hosaka!
Love to continue seeing this series with Ayaka!
One of the best unexpected things about this channel's history was the Norm and Ayaka friendship that bloomed from a chance meeting for a video. May you both continue to enjoy finding tiny homes together in the future haha.
“For my wife’s comfort” I’m crying he’s so sweet
I think this is an awesome example of form from function! Solid concrete isn't the first thing someone would think of when making a quaint little home, but it is used in fantastic ways!
Norm i love these tiny house videos. Please keep doing them! They always are so unique with how they are forced to use such little space for things.
I really enjoy seeing her expressions and hearing her thoughts on these tiny places. It is a joy to see.
I'm scandinavian, and I would love to see Akaya's reaction to our traditional wood cabins. They're usually quite remote, old ones are handmade and is the quintessential definition of a "cozy place".
And of course I would love to see her react to gothic architecture.
I love this space, it has heart and you can see the love that the couple put into it, too.
Beautiful house. Nice people living there.
Thank you to share this slice of life.
And see Aika in yours videos is so awesome.
Ayaka-san's energy is immaculate and comfortable. I re-watched the tour of her home because the way she speaks and her mannerisms are so enjoyable to watch. We're all glad that she's come along and look forward to seeing her perspective on other builds again :)
Well Norm, this is it; my final comment on your (as of now) newest video! This has been nearly 300 videos, nearly 300 comments, and so much Norm time in the last month, I couldn’t have asked for a better journey.
Watching your life unfold over the years has been one of the biggest joys of my entire time on the internet. Seeing your transition from new TH-camr and vlogger to full on filmmaker and documentarian is astounding. You’ve worked so hard to bring us all so much content; you’ve truly put your heart and soul into this channel and it shows. The passion, excitement, and overall joy you’ve encapsulated over the years never fails to bring a smile to my face, and I know you’ve touched so many lives with your videos.
Through the highs, and the lows, your journey has been an inspiration and you’ve really captured some incredibly unique and informative aspects of, not only Japan, but the world at large. Thank you, Norm, for all you’ve done, and all you’love undoubtedly do going forward; you are truly inimitable.
Also, once I make it to Japan, if I come across you, it would be my honor to buy you a drink or something
You scared me for a second there Matt. I'm so glad this comment was written with future tense because your last though beautiful and spot on, had me worried because it felt like somebody wanting another to know how they've impacted them because they're leaving to go drill a whole in an asteroid and may not make it back home.
I just watched 7-8 of your videos for inspiration for my trip in May. I must say you really are wonderful at making connections and sharing your excitement. Arigato gozaimasu
Such a beautiful home! This space feels massive for the few square meters the building takes up.
Thank you for this tour!
Okazaki-san has the best personality. Joyful, curious, humble, and very respectful. The whole thing about this house having so many undiscovered points that you can only discover by living there is so insightful.
I cannot get over this house and it's shower and bath. The concrete with the greenery, the vinyl collection, the high ceilings, it all looks so fresh and will inspire my dream house. Thank you Norm for covering this house, modern Japanese architecture truly fascinates me.
I absolutely love this home. Everything in it is so well thought out. The outside bath, the kitchen and the porch are my favourites. I love it when you bring along Okazaki-san. Her perspective on everything is so interesting and she is just such a delight.
This house is like a work of art. Beautifully crafted, super efficient and open with a connection to nature as well as tons of natural light. I love the use of the airline cart for storage it holds so much and the table was a beautiful repurpose. I would love a house like this. One of, if not the best I've seen so far.
God I always love seeing these Tiny Houses. Seriously makes me wish I could experience one in Japan myself.
Also, notification squad, let's goooo!
I love how happy they are and how happy he is talking about his "porch"
You get to meet so many amazing, intelligent, and creative people! I envy you. Thank you for sharing!!
Oooh it's always fun when Okazaki-san joins! Congratulations on graduating!
The tiny houses are always so inspiring and always make me look at my own home in a new light, I nearly always end up having a bit of a clear out after watching these lol
Morning Norm,
Thanks for bringing us along on another interesting adventure. I'm happy this couple was very open to sharing their home with us.
Enjoy your stay and hope your meet up is a blast!
Stay safe and stay healthy, eh?
I absolutely love that Okazaki-san returns for these kinds of videos! Her enthusiasm is so contagious and seeing her perspective for different design choices and how they're sometimes a total 180° flip to how I'd look at it is so interesting.
I REALLY need to see more of that record collection! I've got my own and I'm really interested in seeing the differences between record collections and music tastes between different cultures.
This gave me so much inspiration for my future home! It’s beautiful, I really like the gray clean cement with the wood.
Japan is so fascinating to me. This homeowner’s outlook on life is so beautifully simple and just. Someday I will visit. Great channel, I just subscribed.
As always Okazaki-san is an absolute delight to watch explore a space.
This is definitely one of the coolest small spaces you've explored so far, I love the use of every little nook and bolt. As Okazaki-san said It's clear everything was chosen and placed with love.
My Favorite part has to be the old sewing machine table. I just adore vintage and inventive things, so neat!
I’m not really into interior design or architecture, but this house just makes me appreciate it so much more. From the outside, I assumed it would be so cramped on the inside, but it feels more spacious than my house even though it’s so much smaller! I wish that I could go there to look at all the little details.
Absolutely amazing tiny house and use of space. Really loving the use of concrete contrasted with wood and decorations. Mind-blowing, really.
Ayaka is so much fun! She is so positive and seems so sweet!
Aw that's awesome that Ayaka got the chance to talk to the owner! Watching these tiny house videos always make me feel shameful for how inefficient I use my own spaces lol. but seeing how creative people can get with their living space is fun!
Ayaka's energy is very contagious the positivity and joy. I am excited what her designs would be.
That apartment is beautiful and beautifully, tranquil and serene!!! The extremely high ceilings is the best point of the apartment!!!! Absolutely gorgeous and I love it ❤️
I also graduated architecture in europe recently and love your videos. The personal thoughts linked with the video gives such a nice understanding of the design, and can´t get tired of such tangible architecture content :)
I love when Ayaka is in these videos. She has the most lovely personality. She just seems to notice and appreciate the world and she makes me do that more too.
The airline trolley for storage is amazing!!! such an amazing idea!
Congrats Okazaki San! Very well done on graduating
What a delightful use of space! Everything is so well designed to fit perfectly in the small space. I love the high ceilings, skylight(s), the beautiful plants and the relatively large kitchen area. What a pleasant space to occupy.
This place is amazing! I love the exposed concrete, and that outdoor show is awesome. The airline trolly is such a brilliant idea.
Love these tiny house/apartment videos, because they’re all so unique.
I’d love to see and hear Ayaka her reactions to tiny western houses/apartments. Also congratulations to Ayaka for graduating! Now she can design tiny places herself, hope she gets to do so anyway. 😊
Oh idl love to see what she has to say about the tiny houses popping up all over the place now
I love that the skylights and big windows allow you to have living plants in all parts of the building, not just near the exterior walls. I think that definitely helps carry that sense of being connected to the outdoors, even in a house that's majority concrete. And since there are so many plants just outside and across the walkway, it kind of feels like little bits of them are sneaking in over time. It's super whimsical, which I love.
The airline cabinet is genius, too.
Another great video Norm. Ayaka is always a delight to watch, with the kind of enthusiasm she brings to your architecture videos.
it's so practical, beautiful and comforting that I could imagine this house anywhere, as long as it's not too busy outside. it's genius.
It’s so interesting how you inevitably live a more minimal type of lifestyle in these sorts of smaller homes. Definitely made me think it helps you enjoy the smaller things in life. Thanks again for another great video Norm!
The couple seemed so lovely and happy with their space! They are so precious!
What a gorgeous home…..I love the indoor/outdoor bathroom and that skylight ❤❤❤
It's just so mind blowing how well they can make use of small places, and also make them feel cosy and give them a touch of their personality!
I love watching the reactions of of Ayaka! She is fascinating to watch. Please do more colab with her! Why doesn't she have her own channel? I'd watch her!