Ep 28 - A Micro Apartment with balcony 🏠🫣 - 13.02sqm / 140.15sqft
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- Hello. I am Usui.
I live in a micro apartment in Tokyo.
Do you like balconies?🥰
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#smallapartment #microapartment
😄 Sunny room
🤔 An Electric heater in the bathroom...?
🤔 Balcony...?
😢 No elevator
😢 No laundry space
😭 No Toilet paper storage!!!!!!
🕸 1/5
Your videos bring me peace even when the apartments are ugly 😂
There seems to be no space for a single bed either. Not to speak of a desk with swivel chair for home office.
The view is pleasant, the railways are quite near, 5 min to Shi… is an excellent location. The clothes rack is a quality piece.
Expensive.
Paella and Freixenet! Spidey & friends are gourmet.
I wonder what are the norms / what’s allowed when renting in Japan, because I think the toilet paper storage criteria seem really easy to overcome in most apartments we’ve seen so far. Shelves or racks are easy to buy, is it not allowed to drill 2 small holes in the apartment? At the end of the lease there’s still the option of filling the holes with sealant. Besides, holders or hanging bags are fairly common and practical. You can even find wall mounted drill free roll holders, as it’s not a very heavy object. I don’t get why it’s a dealbreaker?
Hmmm, yeah, this apartment didn't quite meet expectations 🤔but the way how creative you are with Spiderman and the rest of his friends is always impressive! 😄
@@clotairedest-fulgence2135 not a dealbreaker, just an insider joke. Usui has installed a spanner shelf in his 7.5 sq.m apt. It crushes from time to time spilling all the rolls to the floor. So a fixed toilet paper holder is a point in the search. It may double as storage for cleaners and detergents.
It seems, tenants i Japan are not allowed to drill holes in their rented apartments, and they have to remove anything they have installed, including self-adhesive wallpaper. (I have seen a video about full dismantling of a DIY apartment to its original status before moving out.)
You know it's bad when Usui didn't even attempt to arrange the furniture. lol
And eats intead
haha😂
I was going to say the same. Usui didn't like it, obviously 😂 we didn't get to see it pre5end furnished.
@@yousanflocI agree. I suspect Usui did not like this one much because we didn't get to see the furniture possibilities. I think his time was better spent with the paella and friends ❤
@@yousanfloc right? lol
The craziest thing I have ever seen, climbing up to go through a window to access a balcony
And it looks like you could just hop up onto the building roof from there! (Or someone could hop down from the roof and easily access your home 😨)
I suppose you could use some small steps to get up to it, or maybe just use the space to set plants on it from inside. It’s unique!
I think those are pretty common in Japan. I saw a lot of those design in a Japanese show that renovate people’s houses.
Good for lots of plants!
No seriado "Friends" o apartament tem uma saída idêntica de "varanda"😊. Pode ser feito um acesso e até plantar 🍅! Há de ser minimalista, fazer um armário na parede maior(existem projetos de marcenaria em que tudo se resume a um armário e nele: cama, escrivaninha, etc), cozinhar sem gordura,vidros jateados no banheiro para preservar a intimidade (caso tenha um convidado para jantar ...).
O que pesa, a meu ver, é a falta de elevadores. Moraria tranquilo e pediria um desconto no aluguel 😁
🔍🔍🔍
In the series "Friends" the apartment has an identical "balcony" exit😊. Access can be made and even planted 🍅! You have to be minimalist, make a cabinet on the wall bigger (there are carpentry projects in which everything comes down to a cabinet and in it: bed, desk, etc.), cook without fat, sandblasted glass in the bathroom to preserve privacy (if you have one invited to dinner...).
What matters, in my opinion, is the lack of elevators. I would live calmly and ask for a discount on rent 😁
That heater needs to be replaced- you can see where it got hot enough to melt the plastic cover, which means it got TOO hot
Thanks for your comment.🥰
I was thinking the same thing as you!
yeah i totally agree, looks really dangerous
Oh its plastic melting there? I thought it were stickers, which needed to be removed before using. Ouch... never ever should anyone use this thing, if it is melting itself...
Although it’s only 5 minutes from Shinjuku which is very convenient a 4th floor place with no lift, no washing machine and no space for a desk isn’t right for your needs Usui, especially as there’s no storage for the toilet roll 😤
No washing machine is a deal breaker for me
@@marianthelibrarian2274 Me too!
Me too!😎
So many negatives, especially the bathroom heater with the weird fabric that someone stuffed in there, just waiting to burn your apartment down. But the biggest negative that I see is the door to the bathroom is basically in the genkan, which has no storage. Something about coming out of the bathroom clean and having to step around dirty shoes and outside clothes and bags does not feel right to me. I can see why you didn't waste any time arranging the furniture or showing us the amenities around the area. The best part of the apartment is that you got to eat Spanish food afterwards.
Despite the price of the previous apartment, i loved the kitchen island which you cook on one side and eat and work on the other. Im not sure how well this would work.
That one was a really good use of space!
An apartment with all the inconveniences)) High floor, additional stairs are needed to access the balcony, blinds in the bathroom will not hurt. And the rent is not that suitable, even if the location is provided. Although the room is sunny, there are tiles at the entrance, in the bathroom there is an opportunity not only to ventilate the room, but also to warm it. Hmm😊
Wozu braucht man Jalousien im Bad? Man wohnt da sowieso alleine.
Oder ist das etwa für eine WG?
It’s quite efficient in the balcony is a definite plus.
You can build a shelf cover for a washing machine which also acts as a step up to the balcony. No amount of money can buy a decent view to enjoy with good access to fresh air right from your room, I'd think about a bed across the end window but have a shelf bed built in.... there are also coffee tables which when you lift the top, reveals a hidden drawer and the top lifts higher so you can use it like a desk from the bed.... no need for a desk and chair then... brilliant micro apartment.
Come to Munich Germany, same price without balkony.
Ok, I think nobody would put electric heater in Bathroom.Also Glaswalls for Bathroom? Ok one could put something to prevent.
One could put a higher bed.
But Balkony is precious.😊
I love it,simple yet have a "balcony😅" for fresh air
I actually like this space. The balcony was a pleasant surprise.
Me hizo gracia que para salir al balcon hay que hacerlo por la ventana, es pequeño pero completo para una persona me gusto.
I've never seen a balcony like that before. 😂
Sempre há uma primeira vez 😂
El balcón con un techo movible para el verano y tienes un hermoso espacio de trabajo. En invierno a lo mejor como los suecos (de nevera) me encantó.
I love it, I would totally take it if they did short term rental. Put a nice cot inside, keep it extremely minimal. Perfect!
Despite it’s faults I always enjoy apartments that have a connection to the outdoors like the little balcony🌱🪴 🌸🌞 😎
In the United States, we call this a studio apartment. But ours come with a full size refrigerator, and usually a couch that converted into a bed, called a sleeper sofa or, a hide a bed. A studio Apartment in Anchorage Alaska usually will be between $900 to $1200 a month US money. The bathroom is nice though.
For me so far episodes 2, 20 and 27 is my top 3, I can't count how many times I've watched those and imagine myself staying there, its always keeping me awake late at night just by thinking how I would arrange the furnitures. 😅😂
Can't wait for the next video, keep them coming, its entertaining and calming in a way.
I would take this apartment, I would like to live there! It's on the top floor and on the corner of the building, so you do not have many direct neighbors in the building. The view is great, almost nobody can look into the apartment or on the balcony. I think you can style it cozy. It's my favourite.
Светло и уютно. Балкон с шикарным видом.
This place is about 40% the size of mine, really helps me to appreciate where I live. And I actually have to have a real kitchen.... nice balcony though. Wish I had one.
I think this is my favourite ! Top floor . Lots of windows including in the bathroom. A small tub. A balcony to have some plants , Take it !
me too, bed with storage underneath. And maybe mini foldable washing machine so you can wash and dry on balcony. Just using some ladder/cupboard/foldable chair to get to balcony and nice place for plants and foldable beach chair. Dunno the price in the area tho, cause it's to pricey for such a small room
Get some rest and keep on looking for the next one! ❤
🤣I agree
The preview looked promising. However it’s too expensive considering the bathroom has no exhaust fan and there’s no range hood at kitchen. The balcony is actually OK and feels fun to climb. 😂 And there’s no laundry. It’d be a no.
Hey, I like this apartment! Of course, the first thing one would like to do is stick opaque foil on the glass bathroom so Spiderman can't peek at Mary Jane on the toilet 😹🙈. Add fridge, washing machine. Better no furniture than impractical. The electric heating is very cozy, but watch out for the electricity bill. The balcony reminded me of my student years in the city, I had a similar one in one of my apartments, it was also accessed only through the window. And maybe it wasn't an official balcony but someone's roof...🤔. No problem for Spiderman though 😎
I’d use the balcony for plants since it’s difficult to actually go out on it. The glass bathroom walls are kind of odd. I might like it when I’m in the bathroom to not feel cramped in the small space. But I don’t like being able to see into the bathroom all the time.
I really like the architecture of this apartment, although I would prefer a mini apartment instead of a micro one. I love the concrete walls ♡
This micro apartment seems rather peculiar! I don't think much can be done with this. Plus the heater in the bathroom.....dangerous!!!!!!
I think it's cool. For one person it's excellent!😊
I’d ask if I could paint those concrete walls…but! I LOVE this apartment! Should be cheaper for rent..but I’d live there! 👍❤️
should be cheaper its a 4plan
I actually like the balcony,put plants out there
Yes, I would love to have that balcony.
I would love to move in to this micro-apartment.
At the beginning I wanted to say - a bright space. Sensual spa -)) And a brutal combination of wood and concrete. But...this money for this apartment is not the best solution. 😅There is an idea that this is not a balcony. But according to safety laws, the owner made a railing... for the worker who will check the air conditioner. You understand my point...-) extra charge for the mirage of the balcony. Smart
Usui-san, I have watched ALL of your videos, and so now consider myself an expert in micro apartments 😀. Please don't take this one, or your many fans will feel the need to come rescue you. No laundry, no kitchen storage, glass bathroom windows, and, worst of all, no toilet paper storage? Just no. You are persistent and will find the right place soon!
Gosh! I couldn't live in such a tiny apartment. Warmest regards from France, Usui
See 2:18: there is an undercounter tap and a floor drainage outlet for a small, undercounter washing machine. A small capacity one, to be carried on foot to the fourth floor.
A no go.
Thanks for your comment.
I didn't notice.🤯
@@usui503 That tap is very well hidden. Invisible if one stands in front of the sink, it is hidden behind the large drain.
But that would mean it occupies the space for the fridge. Sooo... launderette or daily shopping, which will it be?
@@Volkbrecht precisely.
very small but good balcony for my plants. glass wall toilet always looks crazy 🤣 and we need toilet paper storage instead of heater !!!!!
Thanks for your comment!
We need toilet paper storage.😎🧻
Well I guess it's good that its got a "balcony "--you can use it whenever you want to change your mind😂😂
The no washing machine kills it for me and it doesn't look like it can fit a bed AND a desk. I do like the floors though, the brown was so rich.
I think the heater in the bathroom serves 2 purposes. One to keep you warm during winter, Two you can hang your washed clothes up on the rod to dry since dryers are not common in Japan. You can only wash in cold water and the heater will help them dry faster. I saw this from another lady living in Japan.
Wow. Just wow. Nothing to see here. Please continue your search Usui-San. The only redeeming quality is the close proximity to Shinjuku Station.
I definitely could make this a home. The glass walls I have several ideas for. This for me is 7 out of 10
This one looks pretty good compared to some other videos I’ve seen. It’s a pretty nice bathroom; but some opaque screens or maybe just window coverings are in order. The “balcony” is a fire escape: that’s where you would use the ladder. But it’s a decent size and can maybe double as a little balcony.
Well, it is small...but the balcony is a big plus. I could live with the bathroom. A film can be put up on the windows to block the view into the bath. The kitchen needs a small fridge and a small microwave. The entryway needs a closet/cabinet for storage. The apartment itself needs a murphy bed in a wall cabinet to really make it workable, but as it is in Japan, I understand the size. I remember being young and "making it work". With the right setup, for one person, I think it would be fine. And considering that the rent is less than $600 US, I think its good. Like I said, the balcony is a big plus.
The food seems awesome❤❤❤ but the apartment not so much. No storage, no privacy in bathroom and a window that doesn't open 🤔 But the makeshift terrace is interesting 😀thank you Usui-san for a great vdo❤❤❤
I like how deep the kitchen sink is and that light placement, and I agree about the small fridge under the counter. The shower curtain rod is in the perfect place for hanging clothes to dry instead of in the main room, and shame there isn't a place for a washer/dryer, unless there is a small enough one that might fit under the sink too. I'd probably face the foot of the bed towards the kitchenette. I'd put plants on the balcony, with that height, but keep a folding step stool for emergencies with the ladder for getting out. This could definitely work, if it had an elevator.
Thanks for another great video!
I can't tell you how much I appreciate the Japanese focus on minimalism, quality, cleanliness. The concrete walls, clean lines, simplicity, it's just so comforting. I envy the choice of these types of quality places you have! Is the wall in the bathroom also concerete but painted?
Muy buen video! Gracias por mostrarnos, me encanta ver este tipo de videos. Espero siga creciendo tu canal!! :D ♥
إيجار مرتفع لشقة بدون أي مميزات 😊 أحب الطعام الإسباني 🤗 شكرا لك 💜💜💜
This is a good example for a bad apartment.
I don't like the glass bathroom and the concrete walls. And I also don't get the idea of the balcony.
The space would be enough for a bed and a desk, but without storage...
I like how someone said "an apartment with all the inconveniences"
@@DavidHernandez-oc1oz xD That sounds good.
Water proof curtains on adjustable rods inside bathroom covering glass walls, add a metal shelf that the legs are high go all the way up over the height of sink on back of toilet but put against wall between glass wall looking out into kitchen and window that opens over toilet- has three four shelves goes to ceiling put toilet paper here and extra toiletries, get a corner shower shelves from back left corner to ceiling to hold toiletries you are using now, get a portable wash machine that can be hooked up and emptied into tub, add another adjustable rod that goes above bathroom door opening on the inside of bathroom to above window-clothes drying rod by using electric heater, entrance left hand side add narrow width but floor to ceiling shoe rack and shelves for extra storage,under kitchen sink add refrigerator and then another next to it on the side of second fridge add step stool that is collapsible and utilizes top of fridge as a step to go out on balcony, balcony add plant boxes to grow plants bamboo bonsai a tiny table and chairs(s) to enjoy in good weather and collapsible table umbrella or awning, over induction plate add metal shelves for plates glasses food storage, on side of sink against glass wall shelving for condiments and extra storage, add another shelving unit that has doors or curtains that is floor to ceiling right before you step up or after that for towels-sheets-blankets, put portable wash machine in corner of window that barely opens and balcony window or if no second fridge put next to fridge under sink or put under sink, bed along wall and window that barely opens wall or loft it not so high so you can put desk and chair under it and railing so you don't fall out at night again collapsible step ladder to get into bed, put some art work or easy take care of plants hanging from ceiling, and maybe curtain to block view from entrance as you step up onto wood floor on and adjustable rod so you have privacy when you answer door, small microwave on top of fridge if you don't use as step out onto balcony and smaller collapsible step ladder instead...then use balcony as outdoor office when weather good.😊
I was atationed in Yokosuka for 3 years. Compared to the living space you get on the Navy ship, I would have been happy with this.
I live in a 300 sq ft micro apartment in Canada. I love it! Its the perfect size for me !
You definitely need galvanised square steel, eco friendly wood veneer an some extension screws from your aunt.
The balcony would be great for veggie plants. 😊 Was the bottom of the bathroom heater Melting?? 😮 No washing machine hook-up?
I like it better than where you live now. I think the light and atmosphere are better.
beautiful home
I really think episode 27 apartment is a good compromise between a micro apartment and enough space to live comfortably.
It’s small but very clean and looks to be in a nice location for moving around the city.
balcony !🎉❤
but it lacks wall storage above the kitchenette
Merhaba Usui, beton duvar, mutfağın banyoyu görmesi, saklama alanlarının olmaması dışında güzel, balkonun olması çok güzel, daha önceki dairelerden birkaçı daha güzeldi, tabiki karar senin, afiyet olsun bu arada hep mutlu ol🙂💮💖
🍂🍁🧡
The balcony honestly scared me 😂
Electrical heater in the bathroom is good, it help remove moist that can build up to mold, it can also be used to dry wet clothes when it rain or your shower-robe, but it look like it need a bit of restoration that should not be to hard to do.
And thank you for sharing, it was interesting to see.
The balcony helps to air the laundry. The living room is quite small though. Maybe I would place a low bed along the unpainted wall, and a desk and chair on the opposite wall. A taller fridge with freezer just besides the kitchenette.
From the balcony, it seems to be quite easy to push yourself up onto the roof of the building. 😅
Boa tarde.
Esse apartamento é estranho😂
I like plants… the balcony would be very nice!
Although very small, but is quickly cleaned, and for 1 person this apartment is sufficient. Cool how you still go out to eat after the room tour.
Thank you for your regular videos.
Whoa ho! That’s super cool. Small ladder access to roof from there access to other roofs, or just stars at night. You did really good getting out on the balcony just don’t look down never look down if your foot fits on it you’re good to go. I love the see-through bathrooms. I love the spa tile walls with the ambience carried through in the form of the bathroom heater.😅 windows are nice. I’ll be figuring out how to open them like the tiny one in the bathroom. That wire outside the window looks a lot like electrical. I’d be testing it before I touched it.⚡️
Replace the cooktop with a gas one. Did I see a washer/dryer? That makes the rent OK would be better if there was a refrigerator. ✅ ladder it’s got everything you need, and you’re on top in case of collapse and high and dry. The potato salad looks a bit like the bear.
Twoje obecne mieszkanko jest milsze niz to!😁
I like your current apartment more, well organized.
the layout is okay.. although need climb to balcony.. it is okay,, the balcony is good to mornig exercise... but rent price is higher....
Même un balcon comme celui là c’est un petit coin précieux pour des plantes et un impression d’être dehors.
Bonne recherche d’appartement 🙏💕
For me it’s the utter lack of cabinets or shelves in the kitchenette that makes this big NO
I guess if I was on a really tight budget, I would take it, grow bamboo on the balcony and build with it 😅
Micro Apartment Micro Paella
No se si habrá españoles en los comentarios PERO por 500 euros que cuesta al cambio de moneda, mínimo en mi ciudad, tienes un dormitorio separado y un baño que no tenga paredes de cristal. Incluso si apuramos puedes sacar un piso amueblado y eso sin tener en cuenta que todas las casas o la gran mayoría tiene para instalar una lavadora. Pero bueno, el video entretenido señor Usui, gracias.
I love it! some ikea furniture..could be cute
A loft bed - but how to assemble it in such a small space? The natural light, and the balcony are big plusses.
Seems pricey though with few appliances.
It's not the best... But it's really not bad! I am a glass half full kinda girl.... This reminds me of me 1st apartment as a student... The bathroom is good... It's got a tub... And the washing basin combo toilet.... The glass walls are a bit.... You know😅... But it let's in a lot of light and it's only for 1 person anyway. The fact that there is a little outside area is awesome! Perfect for someone working many hours and just need a little place to call home!
Amei!
Só precisa calcular bem o tamanho do escritório e da cama 😂
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Plus, there was some privacy in the bathroom and it wasn't the first thing you saw.
Hmmmmm, loft bed, cushy recliner under with a side table, lamp, nice soft rug, wall mounted tv and fridge. Beautiful
What a beautiful, fancy dinner!
😋🥘🍷
Don Quijote y Sancho, un bonito detalle;
El microapartamento...los has visto mejores!
I think for that price in Sydney you wouldn’t even get a room in an old boarding house, it is clean and self contained. So, not too bad, really.
You know, I kinda like it! It's a bit cramped, yeah. But a heater in the bathroom is sweet. Lol, I simply set some extra paper rolls on the floor next to the toilet for easy reach, sometimes in small bathrooms, I slid rolls onto the pluger handle, lol. You can always line the bath windows with cling sheets designed to create privacy (or, as my sister and her first husband once did on their bathroom door in a flat in San Francisco, line it with losing racetrack and lottery tickets! Sadly, they had more than enough and it did make for an interesting door.) Yeah, I'm not sure it's a proper balcony if you have to climb through the window, But hey, I used to climb out my bedroom window in a condo I once shared and lay out on the roof of the floor beneath (the den was under my bedroom) and listen to music and stargaze. It was awesome! You can always set out some plants too. I'd probably do a loft bed with office beneath since it's tight fit. At least the escape ladder isn't in the way. But where to put the washer/dryer? Do they have a local nice laundromat??
For the rental price, proximity to Shinjuku station, if the area is safe with good neighbors around I would be happy to live in this micro apartment…i love the design of the bathroom for a small space, there’s a window, a bathtub, the glass enclosure gives a sense of a mini spa bathroom. I will get a luxury futon bed with a wood platform or on top of nice tatami so the futon can be rolled during the day transforming it to a living room sofa…add a nice Yamaha acoustic guitar on the corner to make it look like an artist studio…I will either find a work desk with drawers on rolling casters which can be transformed to a dining table, the laptop can go inside the drawer when it’s time to eat. Easy to roll when you feel like going to the balcony, the step stool goes underneath the work desk or find a nicely designed folding step stool. Put some Lovely hanging plants or geraniums over the balcony railings, buy easy to mount wood decking & folding patio/balcony chairs. Not having an elevator is a definite challenge however if the stairs are done well (not steep) then walking up & down the stairs would be the main workout each day, keeps you healthy and avoid accumulating things you don’t need. 😍
In Italy the minimum size of an apartment for a single person is 28m2, 38 for a couple but they are often a bit rustic. I find micro apartments fascinating but you have to be very minimalist and it can be difficult for a woman 😅. The ones you show us are beautiful, modern, technological! I love small bathtubs. In these mini apartments there is no washing machine but the small balcony is an open space for some plants but...fourth floor without a lift???!!!😰😰😰
I like it, balcony is nice...
I like the weird little balcony; it would be really nice to have some plants there. Definitely need some peel & stick for the bathroom again lol.
Ese si es un microapartamento 😅 sigamos buscando 🤭
If you put your bed on the balcony wall, you can use it as a step! This one is tiny. Would go with a futton, so there could desk and some cloths/food storage. No elevator and no onsite laundry is bad. The glass walls on the bath do not bother me- it brings in much-needed light. Buy a roll of frosted window cling fixes the privacy issue. In rooms this small, I would not have a guest, so privacy is not a dealbreaker.
i think the view is great, with big windows and lots of natural light, but also i feel the room is rather small for the price.
Indeed. I feel I'd be happy there with another 2 metres. The concrete is pretty bleak though.
I absolutely love watching your videos keep them coming . Its a shame that we cannot live like that in the uk as we are restricted by regulations to have a minimum space but the japanese have got it down to an absolute fine art and so beautifully done ✔ ❤
Lovely, and great location
I hope you find something much much bigger and with a huge balcony on which you can truely sit and enjoy beautiful trees ❤
Es un piso con muy buenos acabados, bien situado, ventilado, luminoso y con bonitas vistas. Lástima que no pensaran en un modo más cómodo de acceder al balcón (un cajón de almacenamiento valdría para 2 funciones en 1 cosa), y a ese baño le hace falta un poco de intimidad, con un laminado translucido hasta media altura sería suficiente.
The paella was sooo beautiful! The apartment was… just not as cool as your current one. Thank you for taking us on this journey with you! 🖤🖤🖤
I don't love this room. The bare cement wall reminded me a bit of a prison cell (though most prisons won't have those big windows I suppose.) Lol, and the exhibitionist glass bathroom appears again! I notice you didn't even try to plan the furniture for this one, Usui 😂
I like the jade tile ❤ .