What $2,000 Gets You in Tokyo VS LA

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  • @jeanetteoconnor464
    @jeanetteoconnor464 4 ปีที่แล้ว +788

    I wish she’d gone through this with someone more familiar with Japanese apartments to really give a sense of what you are seeing and why it is like that. That apartment is huge for Japan. There would likely never be a walk in closet, the kitchen is very standard and better than most for that price range. And yeah intercom not throw back to the 90’s lol. Really good learning opportunity for how people live differently and what the expectations are. Most Japanese fridges are very small because they buy fresh groceries almost everyday. 😀

    • @aginger808
      @aginger808 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      Jeanette O'Connor yes, I was thinking similarly. I live in Okinawa and everything seems very standard Japanese. I found myself a little annoyed because we as Americans sometimes just don’t understand the difference in culture.

    • @movie30000
      @movie30000 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      True; to see from their perspective what every feature was meant for and on local basis, how they would rate it.

    • @rabidfollower
      @rabidfollower 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I've seen US apartments that have intercom phones like that too -- usually for speaking to the management or security downstairs.

    • @rolandaustria7926
      @rolandaustria7926 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Actually, I live just half an hour away from Shinjuku and Shibuya in a 2-bedroom apartment with a dining-kitchen that I just pay 460 USD monthly. Here's how it looks like inside and out in my neighborhood >>> imgur.com/gallery/dAic8pl

    • @greatest_bumble_bee_dude
      @greatest_bumble_bee_dude 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      2 babes 🐣 🐣 on this youtube video
      Even better - I like those 2 cheeky chicks 🐣 🐣

  • @richardwang3913
    @richardwang3913 4 ปีที่แล้ว +612

    The calligraphy said "家天爱人" which means love other people just like loving your families.

    • @keviny3432
      @keviny3432 4 ปีที่แล้ว +77

      It is actually 敬天愛人 - respect heaven, love people. The word 敬 (respect) is written in a very stylized fashion and it is admittedly easy to mistake it as 家 (family).

    • @richardwang3913
      @richardwang3913 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@keviny3432 Thanks for your correction!

    • @keviny3432
      @keviny3432 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@richardwang3913 You're welcome. If you google images for 敬天愛人 , you'll find even less recognizable renderings of that word.

    • @keviny3432
      @keviny3432 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Also want to add that at 2:35 the word 凛 has the literal meaning of "cold", but also means "cool and dignified." It is meant as a kind of ideal to aspire to.

    • @towada1066
      @towada1066 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@keviny3432 It's an extremely famous quote from Saigo Takamori,... hmmm,... I think ' revere Heaven, love mankind ' sounds better in English ... makes me wonder if resident is from Kagoshima! (^_^)

  • @ThePhrozenPhoenix
    @ThePhrozenPhoenix 4 ปีที่แล้ว +130

    There really is no “downtown Tokyo.” Asian cities aren’t designed outwards from a central location the way American and European cities are. Not sure how much of Tokyo she explored while she was there, but every district of Tokyo (like Shibuya, Shinjuku, Roppongi, Ueno, Asakusa, etc) all are super unique from each other and equally filled with people and things to do.

    • @liyexiang666
      @liyexiang666 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      oh yes we do have a downtown area in every city. the only city in the world do not look like that is actually LA

  • @Sultanrx
    @Sultanrx 4 ปีที่แล้ว +579

    You should do what $2000 gets you in London vs LA

    • @ShaferHart
      @ShaferHart 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Rain. Lots.

    • @Sultanrx
      @Sultanrx 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Shafer Hart don’t forget depressing grey clouds 😩 when there is no rain

    • @TIKTOK-bj1zc
      @TIKTOK-bj1zc 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Take it to Africa too

    • @kiwizlucks4947
      @kiwizlucks4947 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@TIKTOK-bj1zc You get a cardboard box and no water.

    • @TIKTOK-bj1zc
      @TIKTOK-bj1zc 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kiwizlucks4947 😂😂😂😂😂

  • @barbiemichaels
    @barbiemichaels 4 ปีที่แล้ว +102

    Fun fact: In Poland when you invite someone, you ask them NOT to take off their shoes. It means that you appreciate their visit and you dont mind cleaning the house afterwards. Usually when we go to a house party, we wear some sort of elegant shoes and we dont want to switch it for the slippers, when visiting someone :D

    • @subPlayer第二主人
      @subPlayer第二主人 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      日本ではその代わり靴下にも気を使ってるんですよ。

    • @originalsandwich9041
      @originalsandwich9041 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just say your feet are crusty. We understand girl.

    • @Giuliaroe
      @Giuliaroe 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wooowww!

    • @lornamarie5544
      @lornamarie5544 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Whatever, you take your dirty outside germ ridden shoes off when you come into my house. Full stop non negotiable 🤚🏽🚫⛔️

    • @simak2391
      @simak2391 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@lornamarie5544 this

  • @suzukikanami
    @suzukikanami 4 ปีที่แล้ว +312

    "This is a good spot to take your shoes off" 😂😂😂😂 In Japan, that is exactly where you MUST take your shoes off. No option. I hope people watching this doesn't think it is an option....I noticed she is wearing shoes in the bathroom... I understand that it may be wet but your shoes should be left at the entrance. Wearing shoes beyond "Genkan" (entrance) in Japan is a big no no. This apartment is pretty large and good and the kitchen is normal but you would be paying $2000+ because it is in Shinjuku where land is very expensive. You are really paying $2,000 for the location. I think you can get much newer and modern place for $2000 if you go other parts of tokyo or near by cities. As public transportation is really good in Japan, most of people would not care to live in places like Shinjuku. Most of young professionals that work in Tokyo pay much less than $2000 a month for 1 bedroom apartment. $2000 can get you much nicer apartments, still at good convenient location. She should have gone with a realtor.

    • @user-fm2oy2jb3f
      @user-fm2oy2jb3f 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      CammieCammie 👍🏻

    • @feikodelavieter7515
      @feikodelavieter7515 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      she's just endearing about it, and does clearly say at the start this is a first time she looks 'to rent' outside of the usa, it is nice to go into this all american; picking the wrong spot, having the wrong expectation as its not an american house etc. for me, i'd never expect a walk-in closet anywhere and will be shocked if my usa house has one. etc etc. so its nice to see her surprises.

    • @riotmakerzify
      @riotmakerzify 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Shoes in the shower is 🤢

    • @nntflow7058
      @nntflow7058 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      She is comparing that Shinjuku apartment with Downtown LA which is the equivalent of LA's Shinjuku. So it's a good comparison.

    • @jennay704
      @jennay704 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Completely agree. Maybe you should do the video instead. =)

  • @philippinelebarroisdorgeva9874
    @philippinelebarroisdorgeva9874 4 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    For the Japanese apartment, it is an intercom on the wall, not a phone!

  • @stamat1a
    @stamat1a 4 ปีที่แล้ว +196

    About the walk in closet... In Europe we don't really use walk in closets and I've also watched some Asian shows in which they just had wardrobes, no "walk in" lol

    • @goldy4282
      @goldy4282 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I am from Europe and i have a friend who got an walk in closet

    • @foodfortunefuckingfame6160
      @foodfortunefuckingfame6160 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      A lot of the time it comes down to space as well. There is more space in australia and america.

    • @stamat1a
      @stamat1a 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@foodfortunefuckingfame6160 Idk about that. I live in a two floor house in a town and i have the built in wall closet.

    • @000AnnA000D
      @000AnnA000D 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      i second that

    • @Landyra
      @Landyra 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      My mom and dad both have walk in closets in our house, but they had to build both of them because they weren’t in the house layout before. Generally, I don’t see them very often here in Europe and view them as a luxury. I’d never expect a place to have one.

  • @000AnnA000D
    @000AnnA000D 4 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    4:40 "the fridge is small but it would work for one person"
    i never saw a european home with a fridge thats a lot bigger. this would pretty much be normal in europe for a 5 people family

    • @michelbruns
      @michelbruns 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      AnnaDaA it is small.. there are way bigger ones in Europe our is slightly bigger but my uncle and my neighbor have way bigger ones

    • @NilsHedstrom
      @NilsHedstrom 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Really?? In Sweden that would be a laughably small fridge. With exception of tiny student apartments I've never seen any fridge that small. Usually, it's much taller than you are and if it's at a family home you'd often have two, one fridge and one freezer.

  • @jsmith7870
    @jsmith7870 4 ปีที่แล้ว +309

    I love these videos bc they help me realize that I never want to move to LA ever.

    • @JKwiatkowski94
      @JKwiatkowski94 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Yea, it's not nearly as "glam" as people think. I live in Nashville and will soon be moving to Tampa and I would choose both of these cities over LA any day. Quality of life is so much better.

    • @shinatsuki8957
      @shinatsuki8957 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      In my opinion, i would choose LA apartment lol. More space and looks nicer

    • @JKwiatkowski94
      @JKwiatkowski94 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@shinatsuki8957 Oh 100%. That Japanese apartment was dark and depressing tbh lol

    • @gamegodsofficial6084
      @gamegodsofficial6084 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      LA is tha shit. If you havent been then you're missing out. Easily the BEST place in the us.

    • @eagann92
      @eagann92 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol. same though.

  • @Pls26
    @Pls26 4 ปีที่แล้ว +173

    2000$ a month is sooo much. I was thinking about doing my internship in LA but there is no waaaay i could afford that. Here in Holland I pay €400 a month for almost the same amount of square feet 😂
    Edit:
    yes i know i cant compaire a 1 bedroom in LA to my house shared with roommates in a city in Holland. I’ts just a lot of money to me and thats the only reason I commented this 😂🤦🏽‍♀️

    • @andreiplane8380
      @andreiplane8380 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      But there's a reason you pay €400 a month because the place where your at in Holland probably isn't very attractive or exciting.

    • @iloveyouverymuch22
      @iloveyouverymuch22 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      If prices were 400 in l.a everybody would be moving there. Of course

    • @andreiplane8380
      @andreiplane8380 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@iloveyouverymuch22 There's already too many people moving here now. 😂

    • @vegbeth
      @vegbeth 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Paid $2600 a month in Amsterdam on a canal when I lived there 5 years ago. Amsterdam is expensive too!

    • @mken23
      @mken23 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Shelby embellishes a lot as well.

  • @montisara98
    @montisara98 4 ปีที่แล้ว +159

    Not a phone 😂 It’s the intercom! I’m surprise that you never seen one! How are the intercoms in LA? In Italy they’re always like that 😅 but yeah probably the more modern houses have a screen?

    • @FrancescaRamone
      @FrancescaRamone 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      I'm italian and I also paused the vid and sprinted to the comments section haha xxx

    • @AntonioDellElceUK
      @AntonioDellElceUK 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      we have intercoms in London too 🤔🤔🤔

    • @sarahcolley1683
      @sarahcolley1683 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @MrHoppers002 ive lived in several and have never had one

    • @sarahcolley1683
      @sarahcolley1683 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @MrHoppers002 but you said apartments in America... I've lived in apartments in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Florida, California, and Colorado old ones and new ones and have also been to other people's homes. I've literally only seen one intercom and it was in a new house that my friends parents specifically ordered when they built the home. Just saying, I think they're pretty rare here.

    • @sarahcolley1683
      @sarahcolley1683 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @MrHoppers002 ah yeah that makes sense. I think 50-70s were pretty big on intercoms and other "luxury" tech of the time

  • @crackrat6166
    @crackrat6166 4 ปีที่แล้ว +134

    It’s as if she did absolutely zero research before going to Japan. Oh wait, she didn’t do any research. 🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️

    • @benscilantro7207
      @benscilantro7207 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      😂 ur profile pic makes this so much more funny

    • @spark_6710
      @spark_6710 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sadly ,yes !💜🥁🐉🎵🎤🎶💕💞Please syay safe !

  • @MichaelGordonFinance
    @MichaelGordonFinance 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    One thing that is important about Japanese architecture is that they have much more flexible building codes than in the United States. For instance, some buildings can be rather narrow. As a result, there is literally not much of a "housing crisis" in Japan because supply is able to meet demand.

    • @ShelbyChurch
      @ShelbyChurch  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That’s so interesting I didn’t know that!

    • @MichaelGordonFinance
      @MichaelGordonFinance 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Shelby Church I am pretty sure that the building codes are set by the national legislature, too, so it stops the “not in my backyard” types from micromanaging how buildings are made city by city.

  • @Ayasstudio
    @Ayasstudio 4 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    I’m living in japan, and the Japanese apartment you chose is just bad one. There are a lot better ones in Tokyo actually.

    • @kvtxure4125
      @kvtxure4125 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      true omg it was so ugly

    • @jzesu9889
      @jzesu9889 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Tokyo is very large, of all the things she had ended up with is this lmao.

  • @Kiki09012
    @Kiki09012 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    i dont think youll find walk in closets in most of europe or asia (unless its a rich persons house)

  • @sofeels_
    @sofeels_ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    That bathroom is very typical for Japan. I also find it very weird (I live in Europe) but it's very, very typical for Japan.
    Shinjuku is a really cool area to live in in my opinion. There's lots to do and it's located pretty centrally in Tokyo.
    I think walk in closets are more of an american thing. We don't really have them in Europe either.
    Also, for the price, the kitchen is actually pretty "big" for Tokyo. They often cram the kitchen in one wall of the living room to save space (this happens in Tokyo mostly).

  • @stamat1a
    @stamat1a 4 ปีที่แล้ว +96

    How am I so invested in this? I am just a 15 year-old in Greece...

    • @semelipetala6378
      @semelipetala6378 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Σε νιώθω

    • @gamegodsofficial6084
      @gamegodsofficial6084 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Because even at 15 you're smart enough to know you have a future and to know that there is a whole world out there besides the place you live

    • @hecate_emi
      @hecate_emi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Και γω σε νιωθω! 😂😂😂

    • @stamat1a
      @stamat1a 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@semelipetala6378 ΧΑΧΑΧΑ

    • @stamat1a
      @stamat1a 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hecate_emi τι γίνεται ρε παιδιά; πολυκοσμία βλέπω 😂😂

  • @FashionFoodie
    @FashionFoodie 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    LOVE THESE!! Keep going! Compare what it is like to live in LA vs. Paris, LA vs. Amsterdam.... Love this, make it into an international series!

  • @krichard8509
    @krichard8509 4 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    *This was a good way to write your trip off from a tax perspective.* 😉

  • @brittneyrichardsonexperien3846
    @brittneyrichardsonexperien3846 4 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    It’s so crazy how the price varies so much across our world for something that may be much smaller and more pricey

    • @NickyNicest
      @NickyNicest 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kiwizlucks4947 exactly why they’re not. Because everybody still wants to move there so they’ll keep going up and up until a major earthquake hits and it is consumed by the ocean. Then you can live there for free

  • @Sophia-cy5pm
    @Sophia-cy5pm 4 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    6:19 Tsk tsk, you broke one of the cardinal rules in Japan. Take your shoes off in the Genkan next time.

    • @chiefjudge8456
      @chiefjudge8456 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's called the entry way. You're speaking English not Japanese, weeb.

    • @BeHappyNoMatterWhat
      @BeHappyNoMatterWhat 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@chiefjudge8456 Um, she can speak any language she wants lol. she doesn't need your permission :)

    • @seansswamp
      @seansswamp 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Chief Judge ughhh 🙄🙄

    • @spark_6710
      @spark_6710 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      COOL ! You know GENKAN ! 👍💜💜💜🥁🎵🐉🎤🎶💕💞Please stay safe !

    • @meme_enthusiast3021
      @meme_enthusiast3021 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@chiefjudge8456 No its really called a genkan, that's like telling someone to call a baguette bread because your speaking English not French.

  • @stephanieyr
    @stephanieyr 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    As a non-American I'm always shocked at how much space you guys think you need in a living environment. An enormous fridge and a walk-in closet is highly uncommon in most areas of the world. My partner and I share a closet smaller than the one in the Tokyo apartment.
    Here in London 3-4 people would be living in an apartment the size of the LA one shown. Waaaayyyyy too much space for one person.

    • @whatever5922
      @whatever5922 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Steffi Yasemin Renique considering how big the country is I think we deserve more space :)

    • @stephanieyr
      @stephanieyr 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@whatever5922 ​Sure, you're able to have more living space at a lower cost because you've got a lot of land mass for a relatively smaller population. But the question is do you really need all that space? :)
      I know I thought I did when I used to live in California but since moving away I realised I just bought a ton of unnecessary stuff to fill all that space. Owning less stuff now makes me happier, but to each their own! Just some food for thought. :)

    • @whatever5922
      @whatever5922 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Steffi Yasemin Renique i myself don’t own a lot of things, everything I own fits in my car (minus bed and furniture) but yes I get your point

  • @AntoniaX
    @AntoniaX 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Shelby it is not a phone 😂 4:45
    It is an intercom with the entry of the building so you can talk and buzz people in.

    • @ShelbyChurch
      @ShelbyChurch  4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Ohhhh hahaha

    • @TJGilmour
      @TJGilmour 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @MrHoppers002 most apartments at least in LA have a system where the intercom at the gate outside actually calls your cell phone automatically and lets you confirm if you want the gate/door to open for your guest or not. much more modern but it's been that way for awhile now. never seen an apartment with a big phone like that inside the unit

    • @movie30000
      @movie30000 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Iphone

  • @rafsanAhmed93
    @rafsanAhmed93 4 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    Why cant US have vending machines like that in street filled with awsome foods?

    • @rabidfollower
      @rabidfollower 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @MrHoppers002 The reason is not fear of vandalism, as there are tons of kiosks in America selling newspaper, DVDs, soft drinks, etc. The reason, I believe, is that various corporations can't reach a deal in sharing their products in a common location.

    • @rafsanAhmed93
      @rafsanAhmed93 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @ᑕᗝᗝᒪ ᒪᒪᗩᗰᗩ ッ😂😂 all i want is some awsome foods like instant noodles in vending machine instead of same pepsi or lays

    • @rabidfollower
      @rabidfollower 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @MrHoppers002 Rain, snow, millions of people touching, etc., are going to make the kiosks look beat up. Pretty much all structures in a crowded area such as post office boxes, light posts, roads, etc. will look like crap without regular maintenance.

    • @kiwizlucks4947
      @kiwizlucks4947 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Basically because people dont walk around everywhere in the United states and people dont care about a fucking vending machine here.

    • @voli293
      @voli293 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @MrHoppers002 double t they'll be vandalized lol. These things tend to happen every where. Also dont think they prevent competitions if its things like ramen, coffee, etc. I'd assume it would work like any vending machine.
      Also foot traffic depends on the area. Like... its HUGE in New york and beachy areas. Theme parks or whatever. That point seemed a little silly to me. It would be fun to just go to the park and get some ramen in near vending machine and just eat it on one of the benches/tables

  • @decetutt
    @decetutt 4 ปีที่แล้ว +88

    Here come the "in *insert location here* you could get a mansion for that price" comments

    • @lukejames4411
      @lukejames4411 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      People never seem to understand your not really paying a price for the property. Your paying for the location, the convience like close to trainline (Tokyo especially so).

    • @kiwizlucks4947
      @kiwizlucks4947 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lukejames4411 exactly, so many people wanna move to la but the prices are to high for some people, if the prices were lower then everybody would move there, simple as that.

    • @v1nigra3
      @v1nigra3 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      luke james they all understand, they just know it’s ridiculous and a silly trend really establishing an excuse to make things costly

    • @nntflow7058
      @nntflow7058 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      "In Louisiana, we pay $500 for 3 bedroom apartments where people make $2,000 in wages."
      I can't wait for those idiots to write comments like these.

    • @spark_6710
      @spark_6710 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lukejames4411 Yes, we pay mostly for the locations ! Real estate rules as they say "Location ,location ,location "! She could've done so much nicer in a different ,more trendy & safer / cleaner areas for that price ,even cheaper !💜🥁🎵🐉🎤🎶💕💞Please stay safe !

  • @barrettish
    @barrettish 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That’s actually not a typical Tokyo apartment, it’s more of a converted space in an old office building. Space-wise, it looks pretty good for that price point, especially if it was near the central Shinjuku area. I think the typical person/couple with a $2k budget would opt for a more typical apartment though.
    My last studio was about $950 and my current place (yet to make a video) is just under $1,800/mo. They’re both outside of the Yamanote train loop but within 15 mins from Shinjuku, and my current place has amenities like a concierge desk and relatively large balcony.
    Shinjuku is actually downtown, Tokyo, though. There are several “downtowns” in the city and (Shinjuku, Shibuya, Ikebukuro, Shinagawa, Marunouchi, etc) as it’s not like an American city and also because Tokyo is just huge.
    Hope you had a good trip!

  • @syi8729
    @syi8729 4 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    The pic says"人爱天家",translate into English by every single words ,are "people, love, heaven, home." ❤️ it's a great blessing.

    • @TimzOfficial
      @TimzOfficial 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      大傻子 I’m just curious and I’m not sure if you know but... what’s easier to learn, Japanese or Korean?

    • @nestonr1689
      @nestonr1689 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TimzOfficial The grammer is similar but i recommend to learn japanese

    • @skzl0vebot
      @skzl0vebot 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      TimzOfficial i would say korean just based on the fact that korean has an actual alphabet. where as japanese (as far as i know) has multiple writings systems

    • @keviny3432
      @keviny3432 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The last word is not "home," but actually "respect" (敬). And it should be read from right to left, as is the custom of old kanji writings: respect heaven, love people.

    • @sandycodfish
      @sandycodfish 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I speak Chinese
      Ur name means big stupid person right?

  • @sofeels_
    @sofeels_ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    At 3:20 we can see that you walked inside the apartment with your shoes on... it's very disrespectful to do that in a country where no one wears shoes inside... If I rented that airbnb after you for example, I would expect that everyone staying there before me would've also taken their shoes off at the entryway. And before people who have never stayed in an airbnb in japan try to defend you, I've yet to see an airbnb in japan where they don't specifically ask you to take your shoes off when entering the apartment.
    Just trying to educate you on something you might not have been fully aware of.

  • @rabidfollower
    @rabidfollower 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think Monica won this week's video battle of the Church sisters. Monica's video found a very clever hotel booking hack, and Shelby didn't know what an intercom phone was.

  • @El-Wifer
    @El-Wifer 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Even if it were a phone and not an intercom, I think it is adorable that you think it is a throw back to the 90’s. It’s how we communicated for 100 years. Very interesting video. Thank you for doing it.

  • @esmeraldaalvarez-actress
    @esmeraldaalvarez-actress 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    You really went to Tokyo and managed to make 3 different TH-cam videos about it. I’m impressed with your work ethic lol

    • @gamegodsofficial6084
      @gamegodsofficial6084 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I wouldnt call that... work ethic. But hey if you enjoy the content thats something different.

  • @RachelDex
    @RachelDex 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I don't understand the hype around dishwashers. I mean, like it actually takes that long just to wash a few plates and cups etc with your hands?! I've never had a dishwasher, i don't see the point. Wash up items you use as you use them, simple 🤷‍♀️

    • @simonef.7584
      @simonef.7584 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Rachel B •Farmiga Fan• I hate doing dishes so it‘s better than letting a lot of stuff sit around because you hate doing it

    • @RachelDex
      @RachelDex 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@simonef.7584 I don't enjoy housework but it's part of every day life, you just get on with it. Clean as you go then it doesn't build up

    • @simonef.7584
      @simonef.7584 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RachelDex I'd rather move everything into the dishwasher and let it do the work. Then it's not like the dirty dishes are sitting around

  • @DragosRoute66
    @DragosRoute66 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Do Paris vs LA, or New York (Manhattan) vs LA, or London vs LA!

  • @chelseabrearley3636
    @chelseabrearley3636 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Most fridges internationally are smaller. Our fridges in the states are HUGE.

  • @harryboi6441
    @harryboi6441 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    That “Phone” is most probably a Speaking link to the front door downstairs if Someone buzzes.

  • @Naufal-sq3oo
    @Naufal-sq3oo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    $2000 Jakarta vs Los Angeles
    $2000 Bali vs Los Angeles

  • @grace_from_dogville
    @grace_from_dogville 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Both apartment are in central districts but Tokyo apartment was smaller and more expensive, not a surprise. But if you go to Hong Kong and compare the price your jaw will drop.

  • @KeepitWausome
    @KeepitWausome 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Definitely a pretty typical bathroom for Japan - I’ve always thought the separate shower room makes a lot of sense. Many places I stayed in even had a separate room for the toilet - it’s own little room apart from the rest of the bathroom!

  • @Rishi-ql8jj
    @Rishi-ql8jj 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think Shelby can start the business of comparing house rents around the world
    Also a tip: Keep the rent prices updated as they change over period of time

  • @victorhansen839
    @victorhansen839 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just step upon this channel and now it has become my favourite channel on TH-cam!

  • @nikkisaoka1104
    @nikkisaoka1104 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    In Tokyo, my mom and I lived in Minato-ku (which is more of a wealthy area) and paid 1500 for a small studio. I lived there for 6 YEARS. my bed was basically my room lol but loved the area and how convenient the station was.

  • @chineseslaves1971
    @chineseslaves1971 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like the LA apartment, so long as you can save enough. The historically intact features, view, gym, and sunny apartment along with location is worth it if you can save. Not buying a car if you don’t have to will make your life much financially easier and if you never have to use one by living there it’s worth it. If you can buy in the same area I would aim for that.

  •  4 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    Picture says “I love crispy fried chicken” 😂

    • @a.wheeler7731
      @a.wheeler7731 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      u serious? lol

    • @lilacharlotte4068
      @lilacharlotte4068 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@a.wheeler7731 no lol

    • @Bobby-ne6vi
      @Bobby-ne6vi 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@a.wheeler7731 2nd char says love, 3rd char say sky, so maybe

    • @Chris-hp9be
      @Chris-hp9be 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No it says “get out of my home”

  • @AllenHart999
    @AllenHart999 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thanks for all the work you put into these videos.

  • @ShaferHart
    @ShaferHart 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Actually, that looks like good bang for your money... for downtown LA. Expected worse.

  • @brittneyrichardsonexperien3846
    @brittneyrichardsonexperien3846 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    $2,100 in Kansas City would get you something extremely luxurious

    • @aidanpayan6919
      @aidanpayan6919 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Brittney Richardson You’re 👏 Paying 👏 For 👏 Location 👏 no one wants to live in Missouri sorry

    • @gamegodsofficial6084
      @gamegodsofficial6084 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh I bet. LA housing is out of control. Pretty much everywhere outside of a metropolis at 2000 for a home you're living like a small time Rapper.

    • @v1nigra3
      @v1nigra3 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Adam Wensten definitely would rather live at Missouri

    • @advertorialpro5242
      @advertorialpro5242 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Adam Wensten 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯😂

  • @ThePecunious
    @ThePecunious 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wished she collaborated with Emma from Tokidoki Traveller or Sharla in Japan or anyone from Tokyo Creative who live in Tokyo. That would have been amazing!

  • @robertpontius5269
    @robertpontius5269 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The shower/tub is called a Fudro. There should have been a small round plastic stool about 10" round and 8" off the floor. You sit on the stool and shower. That is why the controls are so low. After you have washed off you soak in the tub. They like very hot temperatures, I always come out red. After you have soaked you shower again. The tub soaking opens the pores in your skin, the second shower cleans the pores. After you rinse you get in the tub a second time and rinse the soap, if any, out of your pores. When you get out you use the shower a third time to rinse off in straight cold water. The cold water closes the pores. You will never feel cleaner than you do after a Fudro. The refrigerator is actual quite large. You typically buy only 1 day of food at a time. So nothing is stored. Buy cook eat.

  • @rachaelshay7649
    @rachaelshay7649 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I wish you would've done more research. You keep saying "idk if this because air bnb blah blah". It makes it obvious that you did zero research on Japanese culture and standard living.

  • @igormatejkowski4296
    @igormatejkowski4296 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    4:44 that is not a phone, that is how you answer and open the door lmao

  • @scratchymaster
    @scratchymaster 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Proximity to train station is a big factor to Tokyo rent prices. A 5min walk can charge much more than a 20min walk.

  • @jeffharper6259
    @jeffharper6259 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The diagonal orientation of the toilet is often used so that the user is not squished against a wall or facing a wall and it makes cleaning around it much easier.

  • @cajomana
    @cajomana 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Taking your shoes off before entering the house is a sign of respect in most asian cultures. You will see in many asian cultures that they wear house slippers inside. And often there are separate "bathroom slippers." I understand it is wet inside the bathroom because the shower isn't separated by walls (most of the time), but it's an absolute no no to wear your shoes inside the bathroom/house. So if you see rubber slippers inside the bathroom use those! They aren't randomly placed there or forgotten, they are there for guests.

  • @user-on7et9ok6r
    @user-on7et9ok6r 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i fucking love your content. you should totally get more into the culture of finance/economics, real estate, living expenses etc etc

  • @SpidermanandJeny
    @SpidermanandJeny 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Btw, Shinjuku is home to part of the main areas of Tokyo. Tokyo is a prefecture, not a city. Shinjuku is sometimes called a city itself. Shinjuku is the financial center of Japan and is home to the world's busiest train station. (maybe it's been overtaken in ridership)

  • @rachelolsen3428
    @rachelolsen3428 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    My brother-in-law lives in Japan and this is definitely better than standard. That kitchen is pretty big, and I've never heard of walk in closets in Japan. The fridge is small because they shop for fresh groceries everyday. I've also never heard of amenities like a hot tub in Japan (although just because I've never heard of these things doesn't mean they don't exist). You should $2000/mo for LA vs Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh is one of the cheapest cities to live in, and my husband and I have a 3 bedroom apartment with a dishwasher and walk in closet for $1100/mo.

  • @SpidermanandJeny
    @SpidermanandJeny 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dish washers are very uncommon in Japan. Also, Shinjuku is very expensive. Basically no one in Japan has central air. That stove is bigger than most apartments, which are usually 2 burner stoves.

  • @im.m
    @im.m 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love these series!!

  • @tenminutetokyo2643
    @tenminutetokyo2643 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    There are actually quite a few good cheap apartments in Tokyo - if you just go a bit outside the central area. $800 will get you a lot.

  • @MousyLeigh
    @MousyLeigh 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I always love your videos. You are such and inspiration to us new youtubers

  • @noahspeaker1455
    @noahspeaker1455 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I wish you had compared the sifferent styles of housing in Japan for different areas. Country side homes are very different!

    • @PettankoXO
      @PettankoXO 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Noah Speaker I think for this comparison it works (city vs city living) it would be interesting to see more suburb/countryside HOME comparisons.. not just apartments/condos

  • @jennyhammond9261
    @jennyhammond9261 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Although I'm not familiar with Japan, in many countries, buying more clothes than what you could possibly wear in 2 weeks is not a thing. Some countries do not replace things until they are broken and can't be repaired. Updating a kitchen just for the sake of it, wouldn't be a thing.

  • @Conqwest13
    @Conqwest13 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Is downtown LA actually walkable? Something similar to DT Chicago? Like shops/restaurants and stuff on the street?

    • @gabbystarbear23
      @gabbystarbear23 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Conqwest13 I’m sure a lot of the DTLA places that are walkable distance are usually really expensive and “trendy” but at night dtla can get veryyyy creepy so I wouldn’t feel safe

    • @ShelbyChurch
      @ShelbyChurch  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It is pretty walkable!

    • @etaalaniz9121
      @etaalaniz9121 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It is! It has amazing spots to eat too.

    • @AntonioDellElceUK
      @AntonioDellElceUK 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You can also take the "metro" to Santa Monica Pier

    • @AntonioDellElceUK
      @AntonioDellElceUK 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@gabbystarbear23 yes agree I have been to "Bestia DTLA" and the area around was so creepy.....and that restaurant is all hype... and bad manners 😤😤

  • @tokyotofy
    @tokyotofy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I WATCHED THE WHOLE VIDEO THINKING YOU ARE MONICA. I liked your videos.

  • @danielaudacious
    @danielaudacious 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Shelby is International Shelby now!

  • @nancynolan4117
    @nancynolan4117 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    To me, the apartment in Tokyo was choppy, while the one in LA was open. The layout was really odd, even for an airbnb.

    • @lynda.grace.14
      @lynda.grace.14 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Compared to many usual options this Tokyo apartment was HUGE. Not by North American standards, but you can easily pay 3 or 4 thousand dollars for something under 300 square feet.

    • @katieSOcrafty
      @katieSOcrafty 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s common in Tokyo, open floor plans are not as in style. I thought it was unusually open. Most apartments have doors to every room.

  • @-yuccaparis9632
    @-yuccaparis9632 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello from Japanese (Tokyoite) girl in Paris.
    That small phone is a door phone, to communicate w someone at the door.
    This apartment looks little more expensive than the average in Tokyo, but it seems pretty normal.
    If I say something more, I think you needed to take off your shoes in Japanese house !!!!!

  • @jetizon
    @jetizon 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love the critique but it's positive "touch of the 90s" vs bashing

  • @AdamJBell
    @AdamJBell 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Honestly LA takes the win on this one! who agrees?

  • @AngelMartinez-mz6ft
    @AngelMartinez-mz6ft 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Big cities are expensive
    Here in NYC a cheap 1 bed apt is $1700 + with luck 1500
    For just a room $800+ is very regular

  • @xSPiTFiRE42x
    @xSPiTFiRE42x 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is a really good deal. Shibuya is much more expensive. $1500 for a 370sqft studio.

  • @fareehamehmood5278
    @fareehamehmood5278 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    wow the LA apartment is so nice! would totally prefer that one over the tokyo one!

    • @etaalaniz9121
      @etaalaniz9121 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same here! it seems less tight in space

  • @kayakaliszuk4140
    @kayakaliszuk4140 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Her voice just got me so annoyed bc she had just about no clue what she was talking about in Japan. If she when there with someone that understood why the apparent is like that for a reason.

    • @NickyNicest
      @NickyNicest 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You chose to watch the video. Maybe don’t if you’re just gonna be negative

  • @samiaramzy74
    @samiaramzy74 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank goodness for great content from you and your sister. Love the editing, narrating, and videography.

  • @skybaby444
    @skybaby444 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your courage to put yourself out there is admirable. I’d love to see you react to this video in 20 years.

  • @ElizaLovez
    @ElizaLovez 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ok Shelby, I think your LA friend is bit of a hoarder. lmaooo. She's like, "there's not much storage space" but she literally had storage space everywhere. That's a decent LA apartment too for $2000. It's pretty spacious. She's so funny lol. Love her.

  • @paulinap1729
    @paulinap1729 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You need to do Ginza. Most expensive area in Japan, I had to stay there and it was a financial nightmare

  • @hussainedahtally5880
    @hussainedahtally5880 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    LA apartment looks way better than Tokyo apartments

  • @RussellNelson330
    @RussellNelson330 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I pay 350 a month for my 3 bedroom house and my 3 rentals pay 650 a month each.

    • @moviehyperbabe
      @moviehyperbabe 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      where is this

    • @RussellNelson330
      @RussellNelson330 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I live in canton obio

    • @ThePlantUtopia
      @ThePlantUtopia 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Canton Treasure's I live in Columbus, Ohio and rent down here for a 1 bedroom is $800 to $1000 a month. $350 to $650 for a house would be nice. You can’t find a house for that here except one that is falling apart, needs a lot of work and is in a scary part of town.

    • @RussellNelson330
      @RussellNelson330 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah I buy foreclosure properties and rent them. Just sold a barberton house for 86k that I paid 37k for the foreclosed house. Had 14k in repairs. My home I have mortgage of 28 k left with 10 years left. Make min payment. I have very high credit and i also buy and sell trade. Check out investment joy on TH-cam and meet Kevin. They give tons advice for free on how to buy homes.

  • @moneyseedsau
    @moneyseedsau 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this new take on your channel, so interesting and informative for so many people. Thanks for using your platform in such a great way!

  • @darrengetspromoted
    @darrengetspromoted 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    did she just say Shinjuku is "more peaceful," uhhhh shinjuku is probably the MOST BUSY place in Tokyo besides Shibuya. Also the amount of times she said "weird" in this video was off-putting. Many things are traditional to Japanese culture and the apartment was not an accurate representation of a Japanese apartment...

  • @marcool4763
    @marcool4763 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bro I love that LA apartment layout

  • @ChelseaandNick
    @ChelseaandNick 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Come to Atlanta and we will show you around 🤍❕

  • @etaalaniz9121
    @etaalaniz9121 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your friends apartment is really cute. I love that it's a more open concept!

  • @DianaEricJ
    @DianaEricJ 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Funny story, I knew about the shower in bathrooms from traveling so much, but most Americans don’t. We hosted several exchange students from various countries and heard horror stories from other hosts warning us to explain how to use the shower and toilet. Several of them had students shower outside of the bathtub thinking that the heating vent was a drain for the water. Major water damage! 🤦‍♀️

  • @megan.johnson
    @megan.johnson 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    yay i’m so glad so is doing these videos now! they are such good quality i love 🤩
    smal youtuber btw

  • @rebeccaelaine6683
    @rebeccaelaine6683 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This video is very obvious that you didn’t do enough research. Everything is large for a Japanese apartment.

  • @Tyracoaster16
    @Tyracoaster16 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love Jill’s apartment. So cute

  • @darrelhicks9740
    @darrelhicks9740 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would love to see Philadelphia vs. LA, Chicago vs. LA, or DC vs. LA

  • @Terry12345
    @Terry12345 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wouldn't use the hot tub either but would enjoy hanging out on the roof with a bottle of wine and good company. I didn't like the Tokyo apartment but the neighborhood looked nice.

  • @Hanover-ek4jy
    @Hanover-ek4jy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A friend recently looked at a 900 sq foot 2 bed and 2 bath apt in Santa Monica renting for $3,600 per month!

    • @ThePlantUtopia
      @ThePlantUtopia 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      But it is Santa Monica, if I could afford it I would live there.

    • @ThePlantUtopia
      @ThePlantUtopia 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ted Joseph I would buy top of the line Tesla if I could afford it.

  • @lilay2002
    @lilay2002 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The tokyo apartment doesn't have an elevator because most Japanese loves to walk or have a bit of walking as an exercise everyday

  • @lalruatdikavarte7943
    @lalruatdikavarte7943 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice video and very informative and very entertaining and very satisfaction.

  • @bapbap2562
    @bapbap2562 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I absolutely ADORE this apartment. I lived in Tokyo back in 2017-2018 and this is definitely the type of apartment you would never find on gaijinpot or the likes. You’d probably need to reach out to a real estate agent to find something like this. Although there are cuter and more charming apartments that are bigger and much cheaper. I’m assuming it’s $2k probably because it’s in Shinjuku and probably right next to the Yamanote line. But living near Asukusa line or Ginza line would save so much money and give you a better experience than living in the heart of busy Shinjuku. Can’t wait to move back!!

  • @tinx1463
    @tinx1463 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I always find your videos very informative...thank you

  • @lasilveira805
    @lasilveira805 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would take Japan apartment vs LA. Thats a huge apartment for Japan. They must have money, normally their apartments are tiny, with shared bathrooms in the hallways. I love Japan 🇯🇵

  • @koala3815
    @koala3815 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That’s translates for “California Roll” -Michael Scott

  • @samuel.fraser
    @samuel.fraser 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's my bday and you're the best female vlogger ever!

  • @jean5833
    @jean5833 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    For some reason I did not realize you knew Jill even though you obviously hang out with a ton of the same people 😂 you said Jill and I got so excited