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.)
@@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 ❤
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 😁
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 😤
Lucky there is no toilet paper storage above the toilet (where it usually is) as it would be directly under the electric heater! Then you'd need to unpack the escape ladder and hop up the window to the balcony to get down safely. No thank you!
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.
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😊
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.
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?
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.😊
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.
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.
I like the well-lit bathroom and the stainless steel countertop. The living room space is... minimal so to speak. I, too, would stash a step stool somewhere to access the balcony without spilling my drink. Thanks Usui for the tour!
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.
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 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’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.
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.
agree... just discovered this channel recently... and wonder why I am now so addicted to watching japanese mini apartments and take care for the toilet paper issue!
Definite possibilities! Basic rectangle. Need to do something with the see-thru glass to the combined bath. Need some type of storage. I don't know measurements, but would a bed fit on the end? I think 8 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.
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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.
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!
I think it's a Futon Balcony only lol Just for drying clothes and airing out futons. It seems so strange! Oh, but could be very nice for plants maybe? The wood floors were very pretty and made the space feel welcoming!
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??
I loved the concrete, the tiled walls and the wooden floor. This balcony is just decorative, some plants would look great there. I don't understand how the heater works with so much steam from the shower... dangerous!
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.
Hola, me encanta el apartmento, solo hubiera puesto debajo de la mesada el lavarropas y la cama hubiera comprado un sofa cama o cama rebatible, de las que se guardan en el mueble y una mesa chiquita de comedor, pero me encanto❤
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.
Soy española, no sé cómo he terminado en este vídeo y no me esperaba que apareciera comida española 😅 pero me alegro de que te haya gustado 😊 en mi país los pisos son más grandes en general, pero en ciudades grandes como Madrid o Barcelona cada vez son más pequeños...y MUCHO más caros, por suerte no vivo ahí 😜 El precio del apartamento que has enseñado no me parece excesivamente caro y no me disgusta (aunque ese balcón es extraño 😂) Aunque sinceramente lo que más curiosidad me da es saber cómo hace la gente para organizar bien sus cosas para que siga siendo un lugar cómodo y que se vea bonito y limpio. ¡¡Un saludo desde España!! 🤗🇪🇸
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.
I am Spanish and here this not comun, but you pain a bit less bit a room in a house, sharing the bathroom, so I would prefer that apartment. Thanks for showing 😊
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. 😅
I would need at least one hook in the bathroom for my towel. And of course you'd need a refrigerator, if only to keep the leftovers from your scrumptious restaurant meals!
The thing is... For someone who lives in a moderate climate, it would be possible because you can go outside a lot and enjoy hanging out at a park etc. In Canada, where its minus temperatures 5-6 months of the year, it would be unthinkable. We need bigger dwellings here because we are forced to stay inside for around half of the year.
So many of these are like one small bedroom with a. Tiny kitchenette and bathroom- mostly what you used as a teen at home so they are fabulous, but four floors is fine for anyone that goes out daily and is fit it’s like 32 stairs, even with groceries. It would limit you to an expensive but small wardrobe (5-7). Seems a very good lifestyle for a young single person. Slightly tight for two that work away all day but manageable
This is a nice little place, because you didn’t try to fit the model of your bed into the layout, I don’t know how big the “living room is” but I think the rent is out of your price bracket. Seems like a halfway decent place, but no toilet paper storage! What’s the matter with these people? :-) lol.
That heater looked like it had melted at the bottom. I don't know about the balcony but the lighting was good. How do y'all deal with humidity in places like that? The bathroom with the glass walls was a little strange but you could put up stuff on the glass that hides it for privacy.
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!
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.
I wonder if you could get away with putting a tarp on that outdoor balcony and sleeping outside? It'd give you more space on the inside (and you could just sleep inside if Japan has mosquitos or something).
Hello Usuisan, while this is a very bright apartment with a nice view of the city, I think it’s a bit too tight. Where will you fit your washer? The kitchen has no storage for pot, pans and utensils. And that balcony just is way too awkward to use. If this were my decision, this would be on the Con list for sure. I say keep hunting and good luck.
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
Paella? In Valencia, we call that dish "Arroz con cosas" (Rice with something). If you come to Valencia sometime, I will take you to an authentic paella restaurant. I am not from Valencia, but my wife was born there.
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🙂💮💖
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.
Oh! Comida española ! 😋 Celebro que tengas amigos españoles 🇪🇦 Una pregunta... ¿Si no se puede abrir la ventana, por donde pones la escalera de emergencia (ladder) ?
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.😊
Per essere piccolo è carino ❤basta apportare modifiche 😅sul balcone stendino per i panni con copertura di telo quando piove,una piccola lavatrice e poi fai tu👍
The light from the windows, the view there is really nice and the balcony is great. But the windows to the bathroom could be covered to let the light through still, but that you don't need to see the toilet all the time. The heater in bathroom could be dangerous perhaps so close to this bathroom curtain? 😬
Nice design, with wood and concrete... and I really like that balcony! And even that minimalist kitchen. I do not like transparent bathrooms - I wonder why this is done so often. Here at least frosted glass would be useful - or no glass at all but some real wall! But in general this apartment is way too small! No storage. You just could put a futon on the floor... or a sleeping bag. For this size is it quite pricey. But at least you would not get depressions here, or feel locked in (as in some others I have seen). So I could imagine this one, but just for a temporary stay, internship or something like that, while you still can store most of your stuff somewhere else.
Great view out the window, at least you got that. And you only need to block one wall of windows when you go to the toilet. =-) I don't know about you, but I think I'd risk the stairs getting out in a fire rather than some lander hanging off of the balcony railing since you can't go out the other window with the view and properly hook it on a wall.
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.
😄 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 😁
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!😎
The bed,!!!!!!! Where Is the bed?????
Lucky there is no toilet paper storage above the toilet (where it usually is) as it would be directly under the electric heater! Then you'd need to unpack the escape ladder and hop up the window to the balcony to get down safely. No thank you!
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?
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.
I love it, I would totally take it if they did short term rental. Put a nice cot inside, keep it extremely minimal. Perfect!
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?
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.😊
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.
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.
I like the well-lit bathroom and the stainless steel countertop. The living room space is... minimal so to speak. I, too, would stash a step stool somewhere to access the balcony without spilling my drink. Thanks Usui for the tour!
First I was irritated by the size and some aspects but as longer I watched the video the more I felt in love with it.
Fell in love*
Felt is the past of "feel". "Fell" is the past of "fall".
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.😎🧻
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.
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 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’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.
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.
agree... just discovered this channel recently... and wonder why I am now so addicted to watching japanese mini apartments and take care for the toilet paper issue!
Definite possibilities! Basic rectangle. Need to do something with the see-thru glass to the combined bath. Need some type of storage. I don't know measurements, but would a bed fit on the end? I think 8 out of 10.
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 ♡
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 🙏💕
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.
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 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’d ask if I could paint those concrete walls…but! I LOVE this apartment! Should be cheaper for rent..but I’d live there! 👍❤️
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!
I think it's a Futon Balcony only lol Just for drying clothes and airing out futons. It seems so strange! Oh, but could be very nice for plants maybe?
The wood floors were very pretty and made the space feel welcoming!
Oh, this looks great! And it even has a private balcony! Okay, I am going to watch this. ❤
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.
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??
I like it better than where you live now. I think the light and atmosphere are better.
It’s small but very clean and looks to be in a nice location for moving around the city.
I loved the concrete, the tiled walls and the wooden floor. This balcony is just decorative, some plants would look great there. I don't understand how the heater works with so much steam from the shower... dangerous!
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.
I would love to move in to this micro-apartment.
Светло и уютно. Балкон с шикарным видом.
Однако недружелюбная она какая-то. Слишком суровая. И дороговато 250 тыщ тг в месяц 😁
The balcony would be great for veggie plants. 😊 Was the bottom of the bathroom heater Melting?? 😮 No washing machine hook-up?
I think it's cool. For one person it's excellent!😊
Hola, me encanta el apartmento, solo hubiera puesto debajo de la mesada el lavarropas y la cama hubiera comprado un sofa cama o cama rebatible, de las que se guardan en el mueble y una mesa chiquita de comedor, pero me encanto❤
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.
Get some rest and keep on looking for the next one! ❤
🤣I agree
I definitely could make this a home. The glass walls I have several ideas for. This for me is 7 out of 10
the layout is okay.. although need climb to balcony.. it is okay,, the balcony is good to mornig exercise... but rent price is higher....
Soy española, no sé cómo he terminado en este vídeo y no me esperaba que apareciera comida española 😅 pero me alegro de que te haya gustado 😊 en mi país los pisos son más grandes en general, pero en ciudades grandes como Madrid o Barcelona cada vez son más pequeños...y MUCHO más caros, por suerte no vivo ahí 😜 El precio del apartamento que has enseñado no me parece excesivamente caro y no me disgusta (aunque ese balcón es extraño 😂)
Aunque sinceramente lo que más curiosidad me da es saber cómo hace la gente para organizar bien sus cosas para que siga siendo un lugar cómodo y que se vea bonito y limpio.
¡¡Un saludo desde España!! 🤗🇪🇸
I actually like this space. The balcony was a pleasant surprise.
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.
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.
Well I like it. People in Hong Kong would love to live there.
I like when other tenants let you look into their apartments for ideas and how they set it up. Thanks for the video.
I am Spanish and here this not comun, but you pain a bit less bit a room in a house, sharing the bathroom, so I would prefer that apartment. Thanks for showing 😊
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. 😅
I would need at least one hook in the bathroom for my towel. And of course you'd need a refrigerator, if only to keep the leftovers from your scrumptious restaurant meals!
The thing is... For someone who lives in a moderate climate, it would be possible because you can go outside a lot and enjoy hanging out at a park etc. In Canada, where its minus temperatures 5-6 months of the year, it would be unthinkable. We need bigger dwellings here because we are forced to stay inside for around half of the year.
إيجار مرتفع لشقة بدون أي مميزات 😊 أحب الطعام الإسباني 🤗 شكرا لك 💜💜💜
Don Quijote y Sancho, un bonito detalle;
El microapartamento...los has visto mejores!
I've never seen a balcony like that before. 😂
Sempre há uma primeira vez 😂
So many of these are like one small bedroom with a. Tiny kitchenette and bathroom- mostly what you used as a teen at home so they are fabulous, but four floors is fine for anyone that goes out daily and is fit it’s like 32 stairs, even with groceries. It would limit you to an expensive but small wardrobe (5-7). Seems a very good lifestyle for a young single person. Slightly tight for two that work away all day but manageable
I like plants… the balcony would be very nice!
Hmmmmm, loft bed, cushy recliner under with a side table, lamp, nice soft rug, wall mounted tv and fridge. Beautiful
Another crazy apartment 😂looks quite cozy ,apart from the aquarium toilet combo🤪 I would like it.
balcony !🎉❤
but it lacks wall storage above the kitchenette
Me hizo gracia que para salir al balcon hay que hacerlo por la ventana, es pequeño pero completo para una persona me gusto.
This is a nice little place, because you didn’t try to fit the model of your bed into the layout, I don’t know how big the “living room is” but I think the rent is out of your price bracket. Seems like a halfway decent place, but no toilet paper storage! What’s the matter with these people? :-) lol.
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.
That heater looked like it had melted at the bottom. I don't know about the balcony but the lighting was good. How do y'all deal with humidity in places like that? The bathroom with the glass walls was a little strange but you could put up stuff on the glass that hides it for privacy.
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!
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.
You can use blackout contact paper for bathroom window
I love that “balcony” & bathroom. 7/10. 🛁
I wonder if you could get away with putting a tarp on that outdoor balcony and sleeping outside? It'd give you more space on the inside (and you could just sleep inside if Japan has mosquitos or something).
I like your current apartment more, well organized.
Hello Usuisan, while this is a very bright apartment with a nice view of the city, I think it’s a bit too tight. Where will you fit your washer? The kitchen has no storage for pot, pans and utensils. And that balcony just is way too awkward to use. If this were my decision, this would be on the Con list for sure. I say keep hunting and good luck.
Amei!
Só precisa calcular bem o tamanho do escritório e da cama 😂
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
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 want this appartement 🥰
Paella? In Valencia, we call that dish "Arroz con cosas" (Rice with something). If you come to Valencia sometime, I will take you to an authentic paella restaurant. I am not from Valencia, but my wife was born there.
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🙂💮💖
🍂🍁🧡
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.
Small but nice , and I like the bright room !
Gosh! I couldn't live in such a tiny apartment. Warmest regards from France, Usui
Oh! Comida española ! 😋 Celebro que tengas amigos españoles 🇪🇦
Una pregunta... ¿Si no se puede abrir la ventana, por donde pones la escalera de emergencia (ladder) ?
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.😊
Per essere piccolo è carino ❤basta apportare modifiche 😅sul balcone stendino per i panni con copertura di telo quando piove,una piccola lavatrice e poi fai tu👍
It’s quite efficient in the balcony is a definite plus.
Muy buen video! Gracias por mostrarnos, me encanta ver este tipo de videos. Espero siga creciendo tu canal!! :D ♥
The light from the windows, the view there is really nice and the balcony is great. But the windows to the bathroom could be covered to let the light through still, but that you don't need to see the toilet all the time. The heater in bathroom could be dangerous perhaps so close to this bathroom curtain? 😬
I actually like the balcony,put plants out there
Yes, I would love to have that balcony.
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! 🖤🖤🖤
Hola Usui!! Que bien otro video nuevo! No no no este apartamento no!!! 😮
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Well I guess it's good that its got a "balcony "--you can use it whenever you want to change your mind😂😂
I love it,simple yet have a "balcony😅" for fresh air
I think the bathroom style helps prevent mold! (I'm not sure)
Nice design, with wood and concrete... and I really like that balcony! And even that minimalist kitchen. I do not like transparent bathrooms - I wonder why this is done so often. Here at least frosted glass would be useful - or no glass at all but some real wall!
But in general this apartment is way too small! No storage. You just could put a futon on the floor... or a sleeping bag. For this size is it quite pricey. But at least you would not get depressions here, or feel locked in (as in some others I have seen). So I could imagine this one, but just for a temporary stay, internship or something like that, while you still can store most of your stuff somewhere else.
Great view out the window, at least you got that. And you only need to block one wall of windows when you go to the toilet. =-)
I don't know about you, but I think I'd risk the stairs getting out in a fire rather than some lander hanging off of the balcony railing since you can't go out the other window with the view and properly hook it on a wall.
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.
Fajne mieszkanko, balkon daje spory plus. Tylko brak miejsca na pralkę.