How Expensive is it to Live in Tokyo, Japan?

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  • @takashiifromjapan
    @takashiifromjapan  ปีที่แล้ว +55

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    • @khandishan786
      @khandishan786 ปีที่แล้ว

      I want to learn Japanese, can you teach me and other people from making videos.

    • @anyaheh9940
      @anyaheh9940 ปีที่แล้ว

      Greetings, bro I have to say that your English has improved a lot keep going 💪🙌

    • @toyinoliviajibowu7807
      @toyinoliviajibowu7807 ปีที่แล้ว

      500 dollars for a one bedroom or a studio?

    • @user-br3ou2cs9o
      @user-br3ou2cs9o ปีที่แล้ว

      Good video with good diverse viewpoints and answers on the information about their personal cost of living.👍💯
      Maybe you already showed inside your living space before. If so can you share the TH-cam video link?
      I (and maybe other subscribers) would like to see what size space you have and maybe can expect for approximately USD500 per month.
      I know there are many possible variables of the location and the size, as it is everywhere, but maybe you can show examples from your interviewees or your friends inside a few USD500 to USD1000 per month. Places in or around Tokyo and/or places around other large cities in Japan.
      TY Takashii🇯🇵❤🇺🇸❤✝🕊❤

    • @jamshed9063
      @jamshed9063 ปีที่แล้ว

      Muslims are murderer, They torture other religions in Muslim majority country. Since 2014 in Bangladesh Muslims peoples were burnt many Buddhist temples..Don't help any Muslim

  • @CenkoDeMayo
    @CenkoDeMayo ปีที่แล้ว +695

    I love the Muslim experience representation in your videos. You never actually see that on any channel, Japanese or not. I’ll subscribe as a thank you for your effort

    • @happyworld5972
      @happyworld5972 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      me 2

    • @FURTHERAHEADWORLD
      @FURTHERAHEADWORLD ปีที่แล้ว +3

      thanks you for representing ❤️❤️

    • @deezeed2817
      @deezeed2817 ปีที่แล้ว

      Why are westerners so obsessed with identity?

    • @heathenspider
      @heathenspider ปีที่แล้ว

      from ur profile pic i assume u watch anime. and a lot of anime have fan service like Darling in the Franxx. which is HARAM in ur religion, im mean even a girl can't show hair like wtf. so do u think that ur allah is ok with that or what

    • @CenkoDeMayo
      @CenkoDeMayo ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@heathenspider whatever allah is okay with, is up to allah. That’s the society we live unfortunately and no matter what I do unless I live on a mountain eating potatoes, then these would be unavoidable, but I hope allah forgives me for my misgivings and rewards me for my good deeds. Thanks.

  • @Toddis
    @Toddis ปีที่แล้ว +618

    The British female was acting like she only knew a little Japanese, then she killed it with fluent Japanese

    • @southcoastinventors6583
      @southcoastinventors6583 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      Yeah one of the few that actually could hold a conversation, was pretty impressed but you could tell that she actually talks on regular basis with Japanese only speaker.

    • @Ilovepizzandnb
      @Ilovepizzandnb ปีที่แล้ว +4

      yeah that was impressive!

    • @user-dh3fd8iq6m
      @user-dh3fd8iq6m ปีที่แล้ว +56

      that's what a "little" Japanese looks like though; what you're seeing is the "fluency illusion." Because you're not fluent in Japanese, you _really_ don't know what good Japanese sounds like.
      To be real critical:
      1. her accent wasn't bad but it wasn't _good_, but better than a lot of learners
      2. 自分を教えます is just flat out unnatural. 独学で勉強しています is a better way to express "I'm teaching myself/ I'm learning on my own."
      3. そうのぉ、東京の友達は、英語が喋れる・あの上手英語です。で~もぉ、オサカァーに・・・あの彼らは、あの英語がちょっと弱いです。普通、日本語を・・その一緒にハナする
      ^ this is what broken Japanese looks like.
      With a little bit of studying and more practice she can turn her broken Japanese into something great, but that takes a lot of effort and time to get to that level.

    • @southcoastinventors6583
      @southcoastinventors6583 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      ​@@user-dh3fd8iq6m Sure glad nameless is here to point out all the Japanese flaws on TH-cam. Without you we would be living in blissful ignorance.

    • @Myriel67
      @Myriel67 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol she is dressed as a whore!!

  • @Nilvolentibusje
    @Nilvolentibusje ปีที่แล้ว +225

    Thank you Takashi for asking a muslim interviewee aswell, as a Muslim myself i was wondering how much it would cost especially if you have to focus on halal food/item way of life. Perhaps could you make a seperate video focussed on this topic aswell? And how their experience is living in japan as a muslim? keep up the good work!

    • @nebhalabir1201
      @nebhalabir1201 ปีที่แล้ว

      Pathetic can't. Even intergrate

    • @spartanwarrior1
      @spartanwarrior1 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      When in Rome, do as the Romans do. Oh I forgot, you can`t relate to that old saying.

    • @Nilvolentibusje
      @Nilvolentibusje ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@spartanwarrior1 You guessed that right, we aint Romans. Muslims have their own ruling and way of life.

    • @AKASAYA9876
      @AKASAYA9876 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Nilvolentibusje like killing those who change their religion

    • @AKASAYA9876
      @AKASAYA9876 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Nilvolentibusje good luck with 72 virgins..but what are u gonna do with them while ur whole body rots in Earth??

  • @ChrisDaMaddog
    @ChrisDaMaddog ปีที่แล้ว +308

    Its interesting to see people talking about costs in japan recently because of the recent inflation elsewhere. In particular how cheap the JPY is compared to USD at the moment. For example JYP was roughly 75-80 to 1 USD the first time I visited in 2010 - 2011. Now it's almost double that at 138 JPY to 1 USD.
    My rent in NYC today is $2,200 USD for a 2 bedroom apartment in Brooklyn. Hearing $500/month rent in Tokyo had my jaw hit the floor...

    • @beastlysun
      @beastlysun ปีที่แล้ว +16

      You need to count in size and placement. If you want same size apartment as in Brooklyn or Queens (including same sound insulation) and same distance from center you are looking around 2 - 3k a month as well ... Takashii correct me if im wrong.

    • @specialk9999
      @specialk9999 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Japan is dealing with inflation too.
      $2,200 for 2 bedroom In Brooklyn isn’t that bad, (depending where in Brooklyn of course). I pay $2,400 for 2 Bedroom in Seattle.

    • @ChrisDaMaddog
      @ChrisDaMaddog ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It's actually pretty good comparatively at the moment. Rents are starting to fall in my area again, though not anywhere near as fast as they shot up compared to the last few years.

    • @specialk9999
      @specialk9999 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@ChrisDaMaddog that’s good that the rent starting to go down there. I used to live in Bedstuy back in the late 90s to 02.

    • @Those2menoverthere
      @Those2menoverthere ปีที่แล้ว

      I mean here in the suburbs of Saint Louis, MO you could probably get a 2 bedroom aparuto for probably half that cost of NYC.

  • @takashiifromjapan
    @takashiifromjapan  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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  • @shumatsuopost
    @shumatsuopost ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Love how you ask these important questions and also get meaningful answers! Keep the videos going!

  • @leadedgalaxy9662
    @leadedgalaxy9662 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    As someone who’s working on a CIEE study abroad application for the summer this video is super helpful!

  • @MartimCorreia10
    @MartimCorreia10 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Takashi I'm so happy to see you covering this big issue, rents here in Lisbon, Portugal are skyrocketing a 2 bedroom apartment costs 12 to 1500€, eating out is about 14-20€ per person and groceries is about 20€ for 1 meal, it's mad and I'm shocked to see that Tokyo is so cheap compared to Lisbon. I really want to come to Japan and experience it myself

    • @ummisra
      @ummisra ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That`s insane! 1400 is what a 2 bed flat costs in East London and that is still on the cheap side. I am shocked that Lisbon would almost be just as expensive.

    • @izibear4462
      @izibear4462 ปีที่แล้ว

      And the average salary is peanuts in Lisbon.

    • @fatboyRAY24
      @fatboyRAY24 ปีที่แล้ว

      Seems like Lisbon is getting a taste of freedom. On behalf of Americans, my condolences.

  • @karthik6217
    @karthik6217 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Glad that there is someone like you who makes these kind of videos

  • @MustafaAlmosawi
    @MustafaAlmosawi ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Takashi-San I think if you do a follow up you should ask the lovely people you interview how big their apartments are. A lot of those interviewed are in dorms or subsidized housing. Many people might not know how small Japanese apartments can be. Love the channel!

  • @terpen7375
    @terpen7375 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    When I visited Tokyo 4 years ago I found eating out was really inexpensive. Food in general such as bentos and snacks from the grocery store or convenience store was reasonable and good quality. Transportation I thought was expensive but worth it because the trains are clean and always on time. Thanks for sharing. It's always nice to hear other peoples thoughts.

    • @hii42378
      @hii42378 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Can u share some info about halal food pls???

  • @Jordan-inJapan
    @Jordan-inJapan ปีที่แล้ว +215

    Long-term foreign resident in rural Japan here. I was interested to watch this video to see how prices in Tokyo compare with where I live in Mie prefecture. Interestingly, restaurant prices don’t sound much different than where I live. Rent is a little cheaper here…but not by much, at least if you live in an apartment. On the other hand, you don’t mind living in an old house that’s far away from a train station, you can get a decent sized place for 200$ (US) or less per month. As for locally grown vegetables or (sometimes) fruit, it’s super cheap here. The last point is about clothes. One interviewee mentioned a lack of ‘fast fashion’ here…which is funny to me because everyone I know here buys most of their clothes at Uniqlo and GU (cheap and cheaper)… department stores aren’t really a thing anymore! Maybe Mie people are just cheap..? 😆

    • @ashleymcclung8495
      @ashleymcclung8495 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Sounds like where I’d want to go ❤.

    • @grumpyae86
      @grumpyae86 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      UK more fashionable was a laugh imo.

    • @Myriel67
      @Myriel67 ปีที่แล้ว

      Uniqlo and GU are stores to get dressed. But definitely you are not going to look stylish!! It is for peasant!!!

    • @gipsybulldog3286
      @gipsybulldog3286 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Uniqlo is Armani for european fast fashion.

    • @Greenforrest7342
      @Greenforrest7342 ปีที่แล้ว

      It is most beneficial to work in the US, retire, save, and live in Japan where it is cheaper.

  • @francy80
    @francy80 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    This video was very helpful in giving me an idea of ​​how much money it would take to live in Tokyo.
    The topics you cover are always interesting and your way of asking questions to people is always very polite and kind. An affectionate greeting and to the next video! 🤗

  • @nadrajalaluddin6080
    @nadrajalaluddin6080 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    So interesting to hear the beautiful Muslim lady’s input on her experience in Japan! I’m travelling there for a month in May and was a little stressed about finding halal food, but it’s great to hear there are options 😊
    Great video!

  • @panasiangoesglobal6300
    @panasiangoesglobal6300 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I am friends with the Muslim girl! I recognized her in the thumbnail ^^.
    I enjoy your content. 応援しています!

    • @Tamerhan55
      @Tamerhan55 ปีที่แล้ว

      Is she turkish ?

  • @steco5441
    @steco5441 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    U seem so genuine man I wish u the best in life.

  • @ghausullah6433
    @ghausullah6433 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I appreciate your effort bro❤❤❤
    Especially when you mention and talk about Muslims, its nice❤

    • @AKASAYA9876
      @AKASAYA9876 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good luck with 72 virgins 🤣🤣

  • @HaruMarshmellow
    @HaruMarshmellow ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The hijabs girl is so cute and has a very kind aura thank you for the representation!

  • @delta606
    @delta606 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I feel like Kanji is so important because you decide to learn a language and that's what comes with it. It's a whole culture you're committing to, it's best to not skip anything

  • @danielseeley1997
    @danielseeley1997 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Love these videos, my dream is to study abroad in Japan somewhere.

  • @sophiaisabelle01
    @sophiaisabelle01 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    We appreciate your consistency. May God bless you in everything that you do.

  • @ThickasThievesLA
    @ThickasThievesLA ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Fruit is shockingly expensive. A small pack of green grapes at Kombini costs about 400 Yen ($3.40 or so) and you are getting a small handful, like literally 15 grapes. Meanwhile a 2lb bag of grapes in USA is $5 that lasts a week or more. But overall eating in Tokyo feels so much cheaper, no tipping, base price is lower etc. and imo quality of the food is much better than USA, at a lower price

    • @GizmoSheep
      @GizmoSheep ปีที่แล้ว +1

      to be fair kombini's are expensive to begin with

    • @ThickasThievesLA
      @ThickasThievesLA ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@GizmoSheep it’s the city (Tokyo). Going out to, say, Kawagoe and fruit was ridiculously cheap in comparison to city fruit.

    • @rukathehamsteratwork8896
      @rukathehamsteratwork8896 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And here is a female Japanese office worker (me) who haven’t bought any fruit for a month. I rarely go to the fruit section of a supermarket (It’s kind of torture for me. )
      I’ve been to UK, by the way, when I was a college student and I used to buy a bag of apricots for lunch to save money there. You can’t do that here in Tokyo. It would be suicidal !

    • @DerpEye
      @DerpEye ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@rukathehamsteratwork8896 Being italian, prices in general are comparable, for most things. But eating out is slightly cheaper in Japan as it seems to me. BUT. Cooking at home is much more affordable here. Fruit and vegetables are inexpensive and produced locally, or imported from neighbouring countries. I eat fruit and vegetables every day, with extreme variety, even in winter. Yeah, this part i definitely do not envy the japanese for..

    • @rukathehamsteratwork8896
      @rukathehamsteratwork8896 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DerpEye
      I know that you Italians eat lots of tomatoes every day (I envy you! Tomatoes are quite expensive here).
      I rarely buy fruit but I buy some vegetables and cook with them every day. I make my lunch (bento) every weekday to save money. (Actually I’m eating obento right now at the cafeteria. It’s lunchtime here in Tokyo now.)🙂

  • @calvinwalker236
    @calvinwalker236 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Takashii I really appreciate you doing this, I have plans to move to Japan and videos have mostly all the information I was looking for.. Thank you

  • @LilyBecca
    @LilyBecca ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A studio apartment where I live is about $1,600. Upgrade to a 1BR apartment, and you are looking at about $2,200.
    A cheeseburger is between $18-$22. Fruits and vegetables are plentiful and not very expensive. I can get a pound of organic strawberries for $4 or a whole bag of organic apples for $5 or $6. You can actually get a lot of fruits and vegetables for free because so many people have gardens and have extra to share.

  • @extremelucky1
    @extremelucky1 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Man, I miss Japan so much the place is fantastic. I was there two weeks ago but feels like it's been a year. Definitely returning next year, maybe this time to Osaka instead of Tokyo.

    • @hishamabdinur9111
      @hishamabdinur9111 ปีที่แล้ว

      How long did u stay? And How much did u prepare for that stay in total

    • @extremelucky1
      @extremelucky1 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hishamabdinur9111 Everything for about a week of stay cost me about $1800 USD including the flight, hotel, food, gifts, transit, cell service and some shopping. Granted, I got a really good deal on the flight and the hotel.

    • @hishamabdinur9111
      @hishamabdinur9111 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@extremelucky1 thank you

    • @extremelucky1
      @extremelucky1 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hishamabdinur9111 not worries, good luck

  • @theinternationalist1357
    @theinternationalist1357 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Japan is affordable to live in, especially if you live in the suburbs your money can go even further. It is also very convenience, I don't even take a bath at home (just go to the onsen every day), don't eat at home much, just eat at family restaurants super cheap and relaxing. I estimate I spend each day (onsen, restaurants, twice each day) around $45. As for rent, I have no rent, I have my own house.

    • @WenWen-tg4uk
      @WenWen-tg4uk ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Can a foreigner own a house in Japan?

  • @dawatenzin9887
    @dawatenzin9887 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Would be interesting if you interview Asians/Japanese who grew up in West and moved to Japan. Grew up my in West/UK and getting tired of living in EU and would like to live in SE Asia (I could potentially relocate to Tokyo for work)
    The social intracacies as Westerners can be very direct (lived in Amsterdam for nearly a decade so can be very Dutch). Also with the Yen dropping, how it effected their life.

  • @Gurugurustan
    @Gurugurustan ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Kanji is most difficult to understand but it's also the most effective in summarising a lot of meaning in few or one character(s).

  • @moohy
    @moohy ปีที่แล้ว +24

    My hijabi sister assalam alaikum ❤ i love your modest clothing and incorporating it in a fashionably way, mashallah may Allah protect and bless you, love from Kuwait❤

  • @sandragiant777
    @sandragiant777 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    I live in Orlando, FL in the US and my rent alone is $2200 a month - and that's not the most expensive rent! I would like to move to a better neighborhood in Orlando, but I would have to scale down from a 2 bedroom apartment to a 1 bedroom so that I could try to pay less than $2500 a month. Tokyo is cheap compared to the US. But it sounds like food (at least fruit and vegetables) costs less in the US. And living in Florida you basically have to have a car, so there's the monthly car payment, the cost of gas and insurance, and maintenance costs. It is not cheap to live in the US at all.

    • @JORGE-in7uq
      @JORGE-in7uq ปีที่แล้ว

      @@al1999 And now they are making Almaty expensive😪

    • @JORGE-in7uq
      @JORGE-in7uq ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's too damn expensive, and Orlando it's not even comparable to a city like Tokyo, almost in every aspect Tokyo is more developed, only fruits are more expensive in Tokyo, but eating out and transportation I think is reasonable for the quality, also wages are decent, overall I think living in Tokyo is really worth it.

    • @SixPathz
      @SixPathz ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I am also in Orlando! Agreed that unfortunately this city is simply getting more expensive each year. Traffic is getting worse, as well as crime. Inflation obviously hit food and gas big time. Pretty crazy to see how housing isn't getting easier. And this is Orlando! A mid-sized city.

    • @rukathehamsteratwork8896
      @rukathehamsteratwork8896 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      As a female Japanese office worker who lives in Tokyo, I’m shocked to hear that ! You got to earn at least $4000 per month, just to make a living, is that what you say? You will be surprised if you know my salary…

    • @JORGE-in7uq
      @JORGE-in7uq ปีที่แล้ว

      @@rukathehamsteratwork8896 What's a normal salary in Japan?

  • @commentarytalk1446
    @commentarytalk1446 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    It sounds relatively expensive to live in Tokyo.
    To listen to the people who had learnt to speak some Japanese or even fluently or even conversation level was very inspiring and I enjoyed listening to them speaking in Japanese in a lot. Thank you for the inspiration!

    • @Dotfye
      @Dotfye ปีที่แล้ว +9

      If it sounds expensive I wonder where you live? Japans Costs are waaaay lower than where I live. Even our fruit is more expensive than what they mentioned. You can buy 1 small avocado for almost 2 euros

    • @DerpEye
      @DerpEye ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I've been following japanese prices since 15+years, and it's always been relatively cheaper than most western countries. Apart from absurd vegetables/fruit prices, everything else is pretty cheap, especially accomodation, eating out. Pubblic transport is also cheap, considering the quality you get. For example, in US on average the cost of living is outrageously high, and the life quality is incredibly low compared to Japan. I would say the expenses in Japan are somewhat similar to my home country, which is Italy.

    • @lorenebonsu146
      @lorenebonsu146 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Nah I find it extremely cheap, $300 cant even get you a room here. Its insanely cheap compared to living in the US.

    • @bigmonmatt
      @bigmonmatt ปีที่แล้ว +1

      i spend $1500 for a studio apartment in not even an nice area in san diego, Its way cheaper in Japan and its a pain to get around without a car

    • @geoleo2597
      @geoleo2597 ปีที่แล้ว

      Relative to where?

  • @erkhembatdorjsuren2246
    @erkhembatdorjsuren2246 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Omg living expenses sound so affordable that makes me want to live in Japan more I am so surprised
    Hello Takashi
    My name is Ethan . I am Mongolian but i live in Miami I am chef who has been in the hospitality industry about decade
    My dream is go to Japan to live and work as chef learn more Japanese culinar skills
    It would be great if you interviewed foreign chefs cost living expenses
    I know

  • @Kig_Ama
    @Kig_Ama ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love your vids Takashi, so educational and inspiring at the same time!

  • @kikoenaii894
    @kikoenaii894 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you for your content, it really motivates me. I am a Muslim and plan to work in Japan next year, thanks for the info to interview a Muslim

    • @AKASAYA9876
      @AKASAYA9876 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think you are a boy .let me as u this "what are you gonna do with 72 virgins while your whole body rots in Earth 🌎?

  • @sam6000
    @sam6000 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Very interesting. Amazing to think that Tokyo is the most expensive city too. Over here in Miami Florida the rent is pretty much a guaranteed $1800/month, and eating out you would definitely be spending more than $7-$10 quite often, so I guess that's kind of similar. I would be interested in seeing how jobs pay in Japan too, since maybe the cost of living is low to match the pay.

  • @skfineshriber
    @skfineshriber 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    After a couple semesters of Japanese and visiting Japan I've come to the conclusion that learning as many kanji as possible is important for living in Japan. There is a lot of English on signs in Tokyo, but in rural Hokkaido not nearly as much, and kanji is an integral part of the written language. There is a lot you cannot read if you don't understand the kanji.

  • @Greenforrest7342
    @Greenforrest7342 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Living in Tokyo is fine, but it is important to know about and prepare for the risk of future earthquakes that are expected to occur directly under the Tokyo metropolitan area.

  • @Picklez
    @Picklez ปีที่แล้ว +3

    300-500$ rent is really good wen you compare to the other big cities across the world where rent is upwards of 1500$

  • @Omar-ft4tb
    @Omar-ft4tb ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I'm no expert but for Canada I feel in Jspan the housing is cheaper but I see transportation is more expensive over there. The food its the opposite Japan from Canada, it is cheaper to eat at home than outside. Interesting video thanks.

  • @patrickmcevoy3257
    @patrickmcevoy3257 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    One more thing the first lady said that she can see mont Fuji she is lucky to have a nice view

  • @mrifqi1112
    @mrifqi1112 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Yeah.. well-chosen thumbnail, man!

  • @extremelucky1
    @extremelucky1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Takashi's English is getting better every video!

  • @doughnutbunnie
    @doughnutbunnie ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i really enjoy these interviews, thank you for the video!

  • @TS-xb8qg
    @TS-xb8qg ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Always fun watching your videos Takashi ! You are a great ambassador for Japan i know some day i will visit , thanks to your inspiration..

  • @patrickmcevoy3257
    @patrickmcevoy3257 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Takashi I 💕 this video the first lady speakes Japanese fairly good 👍 I think that kanji is important to learn I just started learning to write kanji not easy but I keep at is the other to people that u interviewed are also right Japan must be expensive one day when I ever go I will find out how expensive it is and ur English is very 👍 thank you

  • @sassisch
    @sassisch 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks for your interesting videos, Takashii! I would enjoy the more if they were not in mirror image mode. I like to be able to read the shop signs and such things.

  • @asmamousa1657
    @asmamousa1657 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The hijabi girl is so beautiful

  • @feyy1302
    @feyy1302 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Hey Takashii! I love your content, I am preparing for a year in Japan in the future, can you do a video on how to learn Japanese the easiest way?

  • @richflows
    @richflows ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Bro I wish I could've met you on my recent trip to Tokyo! Keep doing what you're doing your interviews are amazing!

    • @hxsxn7038
      @hxsxn7038 ปีที่แล้ว

      Is it cool there? Would you recommend it?

  • @bryanlonger8646
    @bryanlonger8646 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great job...I appreciate your efforts and work.

  • @gustogarden
    @gustogarden ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love watching your videos, I find this type of interview pretty interesting and stimulating. Well done!

  • @yogasanmiguel7669
    @yogasanmiguel7669 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much Takashi for your videos. It really inspired me to listen people fluent at least in two languages!

  • @awakenthegreatnesswithin
    @awakenthegreatnesswithin ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video, thank you 😎

  • @momijiparfait
    @momijiparfait ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really love the concepts of your videos, quite helpful.

  • @happygilmore2137
    @happygilmore2137 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I live in Chicago and this all sounds shockingly inexpensive

    • @EA-ps4wc
      @EA-ps4wc ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Seriously. I've always heard about how expensive Tokyo(and Japan in general) are. But this is nothing compared to DC.

    • @mylesteller
      @mylesteller ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah this ain't shit compared to how expensive U.S. cities are

  • @AlamalwebTV
    @AlamalwebTV ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I didn't know that food is expensive in Japan ,thanks for sharing.

  • @1rwjwith
    @1rwjwith ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Judging by the prices here, Tokyo is much cheaper the L.A. where I live ! Wow, I am glad to see the people interviewed who are speaking Japanese or learning. I feel anybody that lives in another country should learn the language. Thank You.

    • @DerpEye
      @DerpEye ปีที่แล้ว

      Tokyo is cheaper than almost any other Capital/big city of most of the developed countries...

  • @MrShem123ist
    @MrShem123ist ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for this Takashi san! Hopefully after I graduate and pass the accountancy licensure exam in my country, I would like to take my Master's Degree in Tokyo. 素晴らしい!

  • @edger830
    @edger830 ปีที่แล้ว

    Perfect interview..I was looking forward to it

  • @mkelly4400
    @mkelly4400 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you Takashii as always I love the content 🦋💜.

  • @TheSimaralynn
    @TheSimaralynn ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I’m surprised. I thought Tokyo would be a lot more expensive. Compared to other big cities I’ve been to like New York or Paris, Tokyo seems a lot less expensive.

  • @osmanvaljevac6217
    @osmanvaljevac6217 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Podržavamo prijateljski narod Japana kao i vašega cara koji pomažu drugima i drugačijima.Iz Bosne i Hercegovine vidimo Japan kao moćnu ekonomsku i tehničku silu,iz koje dolaze mnoge inovacije,koje su potrebne ljudima.Želim vam veliki prosperitet u budućnosti.Zdravi i sretni bili,ma gdje živjeli.

    • @vlahanjerimiqi
      @vlahanjerimiqi ปีที่แล้ว +2

      日本国民の皆様、ご多幸をお祈り申し上げます。 ボスニアから東京へ!!!

  • @richardcoughlin8931
    @richardcoughlin8931 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    How much is medical care in Japan? Do foreigners buy a special type of health insurance? Perhaps at some future date Takashi can add this question to your interviews.

    • @pritamsaha2793
      @pritamsaha2793 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      All of us are having compulsory medical insurance here. We do need to pay 30% of total medical bills (including price of medicines and others). This insurance is non-negotiable and you have to pay the premium every month.

  • @MS-qt1co
    @MS-qt1co ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Japan is cheaper compared to my country, ramen usually costs 11$ and above, and renting around 5000$ 🥲 not to mention that we pay gas which 25$ every two days
    My dream is to continue my masters in Japan

  • @shalinivarma237
    @shalinivarma237 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great missed u always looking forward to your videos. 👍👋

  • @uwebosch9460
    @uwebosch9460 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you man, I ove your Video. It motivates me to visite Japan one day. I am originally from Afghanistan and I live in Germany, I hope that my Life gives me a chance to fullfill my dream and visit your country. You are such a lovely and kind person. Love you bro.

  • @Adam-vx6to
    @Adam-vx6to ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I used to live in a 1LDK, brand new, within 20 minutes of Shinjuku Station for about 110,000 yen, which I always thought was a great deal.
    I now live in Kanagawa and rent is cheaper, but not much.

  • @Jobe-13
    @Jobe-13 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really great. Tokyo is super population dense. About 13% of Japan’s population lives there.

  • @ann2593
    @ann2593 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hi Takashi, why not make a one off content that shows how much it cost a day in your daily life? Thanks in advance if you consider this. 🙂

  • @dani.rose_
    @dani.rose_ 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I live in northeast PA. And the rent for an apartment is $750-$1300 alone. In big cities you can spend up to $4000 a month. (NY city etc.) That will include water lol then you have to pay gas, electric, garbage stickers(or special garbage bags), car note, insurance, gas for vehicle, inspection yearly, cellphone, internet/cable, and then food. It seems way cheaper to live in japan than the U.S. wow 😮

  • @hafsamohamad8863
    @hafsamohamad8863 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Comparing these prices to Cairo, Egypt, it needs only 200$ to live in 3-room apartment which makes it much cheaper than Japan, vegetables and fruits are really much cheaper. However, transportation are cheap if you use public transportation which is available everywhere and all the time.

    • @DerpEye
      @DerpEye ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, but you need to account for the fact that Japan is one of the most developed countries in the world, with highest standards of living, almost no crime, and well, many other features not even the best european countries have. I mean, you can't really compare it to Egypt in any way.

    • @morceen
      @morceen ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DerpEye
      Cairo is fairly good though, spare the areas that were illegally built during the 70s, which are being removed now.
      Tokyo is cheap compared to equally or more developed cities like NYC, Dublin, Singapore, London and Scandinavian capitals, but is also expensive compared to equally or more developed cities like Dubai, Doha, Istanbul, KL, Shanghai and Bangkok.

  • @DIFIWIFILUPO
    @DIFIWIFILUPO ปีที่แล้ว +5

    $1500 is so cheap compared to the states .. our rent recently in most states for a 1 bedroom in the city is about $1500+ upwards to $2k

  • @frankwhite3154
    @frankwhite3154 ปีที่แล้ว

    Perth Australia for comparison - Here rent would set you back around $2000 AUD p/m and that's for something bang average. $3000 for a proper home with above average finishes/location. KFC/Maccas large meal $13. Kebab $14. Pizza $22. Average restaurant dining $30-50 per person. Most expensive things here are services such as hiring a plumber/electrician/chiropractor etc average cost is $150-200+ per hour.

  • @devran4169
    @devran4169 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you for videos I learned a lot from them.. I start learning Japanese. when everything is well in my life, I'll come to Japan, hopefully. arigato

  • @kalimafatty5506
    @kalimafatty5506 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Men the hajib girl took my breath away 😅 to be honest masallah

  • @yunlisa2243
    @yunlisa2243 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    USA is tooooooooo expensive right now! Just smallest one bedroom cost $2,500

    • @yunlisa2243
      @yunlisa2243 ปีที่แล้ว

      My dad two years ago tried to look for new apartment.
      He told us the rental every month that left us speechless. $2,500 is too much!!!

  • @ssjg23
    @ssjg23 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That rent is so cheap! Wow I pay around $1650 with bills and rent. I do live in a high end studio but even my price is is considered on the low end currently in the US

  • @kazuhasakura
    @kazuhasakura ปีที่แล้ว +1

    so happy for hijabi sis that she got to be there!🤍 and happy to hear that they have halal food in japan :o

  • @ellisnormaabdul8324
    @ellisnormaabdul8324 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love ur channel so much, i wish i can visit Japan one day, thats always my dream

  • @gopokimon4441
    @gopokimon4441 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Takashii love from Banglades🇧🇩🇧🇩😊

  • @joshruiz
    @joshruiz ปีที่แล้ว

    just found your channel and enjoy the content. I'm looking forward to visiting Japan end of this year

  • @ChilloutMusicFactory
    @ChilloutMusicFactory ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing content! :) keep up the good work

  • @lolad6083
    @lolad6083 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love this! Rent in the US is insane i'm in nyc a one bedroom is at least $5,500 a month =( the guy in the blue sweater definitely grew up in the states. I have more of an accent.

    • @sameenh7503
      @sameenh7503 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was wondering too lol, like he only lived there for his undergrad and somehow barely had any Indian accent

    • @lolad6083
      @lolad6083 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sameenh7503 he had no Indian accent imo. Identifiable american accent. Maybe he's a master code switcher lol

  • @TDK2K
    @TDK2K ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cost of living is considerably cheaper than life in a mid-sized town in America. $500 for rent as a single and very affordable to eat out, that's a bargain.

  • @PositiveWomenTV
    @PositiveWomenTV ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow, always enjoy your content.

  • @evelyn_torres
    @evelyn_torres ปีที่แล้ว

    I live in Vancouver, Canada and it is so expensive here, only the rent is $CAD 1900 for 2 bedrooms apartment 🥹 Moving to Tokyo could be a good idea. I am visiting Japan next fall, I can't wait!

  • @fishingwithyeng5886
    @fishingwithyeng5886 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That's not bad. I live in a small university town in California, population is about 25,000 people. I pay $1200 on rent per month but I live alone in a 2 bedroom 1 bath unit. My old place was only one bedroom and it was running $900. I spend $275 on groceries a month and anywhere between $30-200 on electricity and gas.

    • @fatboyRAY24
      @fatboyRAY24 ปีที่แล้ว

      How in the world did you find a 2 bedroom under $2000 in California?

  • @olzeitcorp2350
    @olzeitcorp2350 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    A girl in hijab is so beautiful 😍

  • @1TrackSimulation
    @1TrackSimulation ปีที่แล้ว +1

    By watching your videos I can pretend like I’m living there! Hope to visit one day.

  • @javierwittman1430
    @javierwittman1430 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I need to go to Japan badly! 😍

    • @adambreezy251
      @adambreezy251 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You'll be the only black dude there. Hope you can deal with racism.

    • @javierwittman1430
      @javierwittman1430 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@adambreezy251 racism is everywhere. Too bad you live in America where racism was created.

    • @adambreezy251
      @adambreezy251 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@javierwittman1430 Yea. I guess so.

  • @morisoba2550
    @morisoba2550 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    In Japan, we have a culture of bringing foods as the gift, and even if you don't buy expensive fruits, snacks, meat or fish for yourself, you probably customary buy that expensive gift foods, and give to your friends, relatives, other family members, colleagues at your workplaces or clients. This custom makes gift foods pretty much expensive, which have very good apperances to apeal your precious persons.

  • @alexergas
    @alexergas ปีที่แล้ว

    Coming from Atlanta these prices are AMAZING!! Most of the student apartments here are $1100+ USD monthly

  • @johnnguyen4152
    @johnnguyen4152 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's cheaper in Tokyo than in San Jose, California. Average rent 1 bed room is $2500. 2 bed room more than $3000. A bow of Ramen cost $16-$20.

  • @gaijin_simar
    @gaijin_simar ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Takashi I would love to see a video on that topic " Are Japanease People want to born again in Japan " ?

  • @mohdkhalid1067
    @mohdkhalid1067 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome guy always a good conversation

  • @msaidely
    @msaidely ปีที่แล้ว

    tHANKS MAN. AMAZING EPISODE

  • @AshTheDuke
    @AshTheDuke ปีที่แล้ว +1

    can you show us going inside peoples homes

  • @Ayelet.M
    @Ayelet.M 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So inclusive 🎉

  • @Meianju
    @Meianju ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That is cheap for me 👀puts into perspective the cost of living in Switzerland. I actually want to move to Japan eventually so this is good to know.