Everyone assumes Tokyo's all condos -- seeing what houses in Tokyo are like, would you prefer to live in a house or condo here?
@jama2112 жыл бұрын
@@maidenthe80sla just because it's a house doesn't mean it's all concrete nor does it mean you won't have wall to wall neighbours just FYI
@jama2112 жыл бұрын
I'll take the condo. When in Rome and all that, learn to live a little more minimally. Also it's much cheaper and more light comes in! This house feels very closed to light because of the high balcony walls.
@AOcreative2 жыл бұрын
I like both. Since Im single, an apartment would be great but if I was living with other people, a house would be perfect. When I was in Tokyo, living in a house with a group of people was the best experience.
@noel65602 жыл бұрын
really wanna talk with you as a Japanese who is living in Nakameguro. Thank you for the update, though Blue Star was unfortunately already closed.
@Hinata-EN2 жыл бұрын
If i can afford , a house all days . I always prefer my privacy. I don't want my personal work/entertainment or whatever that happen in my house bother my neighbors. Another thing It may not happen in Japan but it happen quite a lots where I am living ( Texas, USA). If you are living in an apartment or a condo and meet "unlucky neighbors" . no matter how clean you are your condo/apartment easily get infected. It's less so a problem if you are living in a house
@nyuwastaken2 жыл бұрын
I can feel that you put a lot of effort in the energy and "character" you portray in this video in particular. Like it a lot. Feels less corporate and more hanging out with a friend
@JoeWithTheGlasses2 жыл бұрын
Not entirely sure when the building was made, but that cabinet/shelf at 10:44 definitely looks like a spot where you were supposed to put an old tube TV.
@Pwnopolis2 жыл бұрын
100% that cabinet was made in the 1990's for a tube tv
@falkoo40522 жыл бұрын
Yup, that's why the cables were underneath and were re-routed to the LCD mount. I really like the fold-in doors in the living/dining area. Let's you use the space without running into them constantly.
@lestersy70672 жыл бұрын
Yup, was going to comment that our house had one of those when I was growing up to avoid the distraction of TVs all the time.
@hzhang12282 жыл бұрын
a cabinet tv would not be in the corner of the room since it can't change which direction it faces, it would be facing the center of the room
@stonerhino222 жыл бұрын
I feel old
@pleasedontwatchthese95932 жыл бұрын
It was really cool to see a contemporary place. Its kind of neat to compare it to other places
@darriendastar39412 жыл бұрын
This was good. I couldn't live there, but it covered every single thing I'd need to know before making a decision. It's amazing you managed to get it all in within a 12 minute video. Well done.
@HouseMDaddict2 жыл бұрын
Alex I'm so glad I discovered you through Chris Broad. Your videos are incredible!!!
@project97012 жыл бұрын
The "minibar" section might have been where the TV used to be, back in the days when TVs were based on cathode-ray tubes and were fairly large. Not using the TV? Put it behind a cabinet.
@lethfuil3 ай бұрын
That was my immediate thought too, yes.
@alejandrofortuna4751 Жыл бұрын
I'm always impressed by how they plan an apartment's foyer/entrance hall. Hope this is applied more in my country
@tehGazzy2 жыл бұрын
"This is for your 'Mini Bar'." Bro, it hasn't been THAT long since CRTs were a common household item. 😂 I'm only 25 but I still know what an entertainment cabinet looks like!
@donovancatuncan54812 жыл бұрын
The way Alex starts these videos hunched down like Quasimodo doing his intro then taking those few awkward gliding steps away from camera is strangely endearing and very Japanese animé-like. It's becoming a template I look forward to 😅
@george46light2 жыл бұрын
I like your personal way of presenting, your attitude, your humor. I watch your videos to chill out 👌
@PiksyMexxy2 жыл бұрын
what a fantastically designed house, every tiny bit is used sensibly. although those stairs you were sat on, although beautiful did not look safe. i particularly liked the mini garden, i think id turn it into a zen sand garden 🤣
@lurac57102 жыл бұрын
That stove top hidden hood helps make the house look very clean, but I wonder how useful it really is.
@HouseMDaddict2 жыл бұрын
We had one in my house growing up in the 90s (obviously not as high tech) but it'd clear the air really well and it didn't "pop out", you just lifted the lid on the vent.
@banditkeithkingofduelmonsters2 жыл бұрын
It actually works fine, not amazing but decently. The only problem is ours got stuck...it can no longer go down so we just leave it up. Not a big deal I guess but unprofessional.
@PeacefulPagoda2 жыл бұрын
This house has some distinct personality, I kind of love it!
@disturbed2502 жыл бұрын
Loving this channel (thank chris abroad/Cdawg for finding it lol).. Japanese homes are so different to to the UK and its always interesting to see. Especially the random rooms and spaces that they seem to have lol.
@lookbehindyou59512 жыл бұрын
Keep up the good videos man, let's get this guy to 100k subs
@vazzaroth Жыл бұрын
OH MY GAWD I LOVE THE TINY GARDEN RIGHT OUTSIDE THE OFFFFFFFIIICCCCCEEE!!!! I would love to have a little ricefish porch pond nestled in some mossy waterfalls to look at all day, sheit!
@donreed2 жыл бұрын
Excellent work, sir! I became interested in something I normally would not look at longer than 15-30 seconds.
@vladorlov41512 ай бұрын
Instant "like" after you mentioned "Brazil" movie. By the way, thanks for great content!
@Canadian3882 жыл бұрын
That first bedroom is surely designed to be split in two. Those tracts on the floor and the two doors mean you could put a wall right in the middle. Good for a family with kids.
@ArchOfWinter2 жыл бұрын
That little attic closet can be a sleeping nook! One side is the bed, the other storage, and the main area just a general purpose room.
@Diegor352 жыл бұрын
Unique house, loved! Man, you deserve way more views! Your presenting style is on point, sub, fav and nots on! =D
@kamiandMel2 жыл бұрын
I’m from SILVERLAKE, Los Angeles! I was happy when you mentioned it 👍🏼🙌🏼
@InfernosReaper4 ай бұрын
Looking at the ceiling and floor, that one bedroom has 2 entrances because it is setup to be dividable into 2 sections. It just isn't configured that way at the moment. This is reinforced by the "smaller" bedroom being fancier. Speaking of that 2nd bedroom, I'm a weirdo for thinking the lower closet spaces would be cozy little places to sleep
@Shiro_Amada2 жыл бұрын
10:53 Thats where the TV used to be when people still used CRTs. Its why there are slats to allow IR signals to be picked up. The modern TV mount was a later addition.
@thefloorhasgone2 жыл бұрын
make that cool garage an art gallery ;)
@isaberabera_2 жыл бұрын
I love meguro and naka-meguro. I loved when my train would pass through there
@pinkiewinkie15482 ай бұрын
HI CAMERAMAN!! HIHI Again a stunning place to life, thanks so much sweetie!! Lots of love from an old rebel-Pinkie
@kankun1232 жыл бұрын
Not walk-in but more like crawl-in closets, lol. Great videos, btw. Very concise, interesting and fun. Looking forward to your new ones.
@yeroun19742 жыл бұрын
The push in doors are a great idea. I need that in my house too.
@aznxtac8082 жыл бұрын
Not that it’s cheap, but for this price definitely seems like better value than San Francisco!
@SharpStrike2 жыл бұрын
Honestly yeah, the price isn't that horrifying as someone lives in the SF Bay but Tokyo offers much better quality of life in terms of safety, convenience, and things to do. That being said the price for Japanese locals must be crazy since they don't have the tech salaries of the Bay though. I'd trade off square footage in my apartment to move there any day if I could miraculously learn Japanese and work there for a company that doesn't make you work crazy hours.
@kurapan7792 жыл бұрын
You pay a lot for the location here. Naka-Meguro is a very popular upscale district very close to places like Shibuya, Ebisu and Roppongi, yet it has a more laidback atmosphere than the really busy places like Shibuya or Roppongi. I just checked and Naka-Meguro is currently on the 12th place of neighborhoods (defined by closest train station) where people wanna live in Tokyo. It clearly isn't for someone with average income.
@aznxtac8082 жыл бұрын
@@kurapan779 yes! I really like Nakameguro a lot! You’re right, definitely not for the average income earner. Probably more for the expats working for some multinational company or something..
@Kayametra Жыл бұрын
I bet I know what that spot beside the TV mount that you said might be for a mini-bar might be for. All of that cabinetry looks fairly old so I bet that cubby was for a CRT TV that you could hide away to clean up the look. All of the wiring coming out of the wall passthrough behind the mount was added later on.
@Mahbu2 жыл бұрын
At around 10:30, he looks into that self thing. . I think that is originally where you were to put your TV. I don't know about Japan but in ye olde days of the US, you would have your TV in a similar setup.
@HellbergProductions12 жыл бұрын
I like this style of video. Lighthearted yet informative. Good stuff!
@PplsChampion Жыл бұрын
10:45 i think that's where the stereo / music stuff goes. or just where the TV was originally meant to go
@cobraweems Жыл бұрын
I love the videos on this channel, I hope you keep this up!
@PS3Cooooooool2 жыл бұрын
When i saw the hooks I immediately remembered me playing Evil within game, they are perfect to hand dead bodies!
@christianb38832 жыл бұрын
I live im Canada and by no means plan on living in japan and currently have no plans to visit japan any time soon.....so why am I addicted to these videos?! 😅
@th3Vandal2 жыл бұрын
Love your content, great videos
@eetadakimasu2 жыл бұрын
You're too young to know, the weird doors were likely another TV cabinet, that used to be a very common design
@aidrianpatullo5987 ай бұрын
at around 10:50 you're talking about the minibar area, but depending on the age of the house it could be for those old BIG box tvs
@zero804732 жыл бұрын
if this is avalable when i decided to move to japan yep i want it
@andrzejkopalnia Жыл бұрын
I absolutely love this channel and congrats for having it taking off!!!! 😍
@annettewalter2273 Жыл бұрын
They thought of everything!
@deathtoyoutubeandtwitterbu58652 жыл бұрын
As a large man I wouldn't trust those kitchen stairs. They look like they'd snap
@polyquaternium72 жыл бұрын
I'm not large but would not trust myself with those stairs, is myself falling through the counter halfway XD
@polyquaternium72 жыл бұрын
Excellent video!, i would love to see more houses reviewed by you. The house itself looks more like a zombie apocalypse proof bunker than a home, too dystopian for my taste.
@cmdrdata422 жыл бұрын
Surprising they’re asking this much for how old the place looks. Solar is cool, but for the location a roof balcony would have maybe tiny bit made it pretty worth it.
@DavidMacchiaW2 жыл бұрын
Lower outdoor space would make an excellent spot for a Jacuzzi. If I was bringing in the kind of money to secure that rent, I would make an offer to buy the house outright.
@gp21012 жыл бұрын
It reminds me of a house featured in the anime "given"
@dherokbattleborn2 жыл бұрын
If I wanted to live in Japan I’d have to have a completely custom house built. Such a strange layout and so freaking expensive
@gregh74572 жыл бұрын
there is a youtube video of an american that built a custom house in japan and its a fusion of japanese and american design which i really liked because i really hate those metal unit kitchens and unit bathrooms here in japan. He put in custom wood cabinets and no plastic unit bathrooms. search youtube fore "i built a house in japan" if i remember the title correctly
@dherokbattleborn2 жыл бұрын
@@gregh7457 Alright I’ll give it a look
@epicthief2 жыл бұрын
Always exicted what's on the market, keep it up and one day I might be able to have one these lovely spaces
@camf19912 жыл бұрын
havent....havent you listed this one before? This garage was so familiar.
@TheMarshmallowBear2 жыл бұрын
I believe (Since there's two accounts) that some episodes are either being re-uploaded/updated or uploaded across a channel.
@ducheau10010 ай бұрын
the kitchen island looks like a picnic table with a sink
@tomk91682 жыл бұрын
I dont know about anyone else but id be sleeping in the crawl spaces
@femmebrulee5053 Жыл бұрын
I think that 2nd bedroom with the floor level closet is perfect for a child. I'm not sure why he believes this 2 bedroom rental is not large enough for a family with 1 child. People in large cities in the US like NY and San Francisco live in apartments as big as only the lower level of this rental. This rental has a whole, huge open space living room and kitchen plus underground parking with storage. Definitely more than enough room. The 1st larger bedroom, I would think about blocking off the 2nd door so there would be more usable space but even if you don't there's still enough space in that room.
@starwindracecar2 жыл бұрын
That isnt a mini bar its for a CRT TV before flat screens were a thing. You would have your AV stuff below with the TV on top plus you could hide everything. which was common in the 90 and early 00.
@jinxgirl5 Жыл бұрын
Super neat house! I'm not a fan of the floating stairs, my balance can be just awful when I'm tired, but otherwise I could see that as a place I wouldn't mind living in. Waaay out of my price range, but if I ever win the lottery I'll keep this channel in mind XD
@Robonator142 жыл бұрын
Very nice video as usual. As for the place, i really have to say it doesnt feel comfortable to me at all. It makes me feel claustrophobic and all these dark colors in a small room don't help :D
@TheTinKunt2 жыл бұрын
The dark colors are horrendous. They should do a quick remodel before charging those prices.
@5iftysixmedia692 жыл бұрын
The cupboard you assumed as a mini bar is a space for a stereo or tv Alex lol
@LawdBreaktwist Жыл бұрын
i really love this house, only thing (which is probably out of your control) it could have done with a bit of a clean, like the courtyard walls and closets
@Ohhcrystaal2 жыл бұрын
A garage in Tokyo?! Dang… that’s amazing!
@Dang3rMouSe8 ай бұрын
"It's a cross between Soho in NY & Silverlake in LA"... LOL, I'll pass. Not the scene for me. I'm sure someone would love it though who likes that kinda location. Absolutely beautiful place regardless, the designer should be proud.
@mother3crazy2 жыл бұрын
I love your jacket! Looks just like Vincent’s from Catherine.
@Volros64 Жыл бұрын
that space next to the tv may be for a stereo/record player
@spencer12802 жыл бұрын
blue star burger looks good i wish i could try it
@MayaYa2 жыл бұрын
10:44 looks like a cabinet for a CRT TV
@TokyoPortfolio2 жыл бұрын
Could be. I prefer the idea of a bar tho.
@ronochow2 жыл бұрын
What a strange layout. It has odd appeal, but also really quirky. The super long room looks like it was two rooms before. There's an AC unit on each side, and the dividing line in the middle. The "smaller" room looks like it could've been the master. The closet space could pass of as capsule hotel units XD.
@codylim12 ай бұрын
Finished watching 12:05
@ShadowAvatar2 жыл бұрын
Love to see inside the different houses, keep up the good work.
@FromAmericaToJapan2 жыл бұрын
Good video. Enjoyed it
@tankfantry86132 жыл бұрын
In-N-Out suuuuuucks...Whataburger for life!
@dweis2172 жыл бұрын
@3:45 Doesn't get any more graceful than that. 5/7
@InfernosReaper4 ай бұрын
You need a blender and mini fridge for a good mini bar, hence the plugs, right?
@Deathaven2 жыл бұрын
As much as I love places like this, the controls always look like they have come from the 60s/70s.
@tenk2001 Жыл бұрын
I dunno how new the house is but are you sure thst recessed space in the living room console wasn't originally for crt TV and when tvs got thinner they just mounted Vesa and shifted everything over?
@shameless_2Ай бұрын
I don't think I could ever get used to the tiny spaced Japanese Apartments or Houses. The Office would make me claustrophobic, so would the bathroom. And the rest of the living space isn't much better. The windows are on the top of the walls, so you can't see anything. Stairs are way too narrow and the kitchen lacks an oven - as do most other japanese homes. The only way seeing myself in a japanese house would be to remodel the whole place, and not only the furniture but pretty much everything, from windows, walls, etc. Unless maybe it's one of those traditional pre-war homes, which are kinda lovely actually.
@Elle0704 Жыл бұрын
Sharla and Chris weren’t interested in this property? Br2 could be a guest BR and/or filming space.
@drmfree Жыл бұрын
It’s for a CRT tv 10:29
@Charbond2 жыл бұрын
I cant believe you just passed over the fact you are basically walking on the kitchen countertops to go upstairs.
@arkhive50610 ай бұрын
"This is, surprisingly, the office-" Uh... yeah, nah... that spot is funky as sin for an office. "It has an A/C" Just shut up and take my money!
@paulinedocherty65412 жыл бұрын
Where did the stairs in the kitchen lead?
@TokyoPortfolio2 жыл бұрын
They go to the bedrooms.
@Nobunagawa2 жыл бұрын
Love that house! It lacks a balcony though...
@quantaviouskelley80322 жыл бұрын
“Very nice”
@adiohead2 жыл бұрын
0:40 Vegan ice cream!
@m4t1ss2 жыл бұрын
When will there be an actual new video instead of a re-upload of a previously uploaded and now deleted video? :/
@TokyoPortfolio2 жыл бұрын
Patience, my dear
@ExpolringWithBudgyMcGhee Жыл бұрын
Thanks for showing us allnthe cool places in tokyo, how much would this place sale for.
@GhostZodick Жыл бұрын
everything on Japanese house is so small. Not only the house itself small, everything about it is small. Your video even gives me claustrophobic. I think the ceilings needs to be 50% taller on every floor. And the top floor should be just one bedroom with a bathroom.
@eetadakimasu2 жыл бұрын
It always blows me away that people make that much money and we still have poverty and famine in the world
@antonyjackson23242 жыл бұрын
Another nice place but not quite what looking for - this one has not made the “when I win the lottery” list for a place in Tokyo 🤓😂🎌
@eetadakimasu2 жыл бұрын
Socks in a bathtub, lesson noted. Great video!
@mipal72 жыл бұрын
Always enjoy your videos, but didn’t you already post this one a while back? Asking for a friend. LOL!
@TokyoPortfolio2 жыл бұрын
Yep! It was on my other channel. New content coming soon.
@mipal72 жыл бұрын
@@TokyoPortfolio Also, love how you mention Silverlake in your videos- I live in here :) Did you?
@spammusubi36332 жыл бұрын
¥650k/ month, 2 month security and 1 month key money is ¥1,950k. You said total initial move in cost is ¥4.3m including your commission. That means your commission is ¥2m????? That's $15k in commission!!!!! That's crazy!
@TokyoPortfolio2 жыл бұрын
The initial fees are the first two months rent (the first month is prorated, so between ¥650,000-¥1,300,000), 2 months security deposit (¥1,300,000), 1 month key money (¥650,000), the guarantor company fee (50% of one month, so around ¥325,000), and my commission of the standard amount of 1 month plus tax (¥715,000). Don't worry, I don't get paid that much.
@VarvasNukka2 жыл бұрын
I really do love the all around top level windows in the middle floor, I bet it has incredible ambiance at night. Though I do wish you would have shown the other balconies as well.
@farisbosnic17862 жыл бұрын
Hi! 03:14
@TheDrokz Жыл бұрын
My only problem with this house is that everything seens not that good for someone over 6"... from the garage lock to the bedroons doors
@benubaid21372 жыл бұрын
Security system in Japan homes or apartments its like "decor" stuff.
@auberginebear2 жыл бұрын
This isn't the first place shown that no fridge was shown or obvious and I feel stupid for missing it if it were there.
@sethaldrich6902 Жыл бұрын
I live in Japan and I still wonder why they make everything so small and low. Other Asian countries don't and they have similar size people
@sergel022 жыл бұрын
The patio courtyard looking into the bathroom kind of threw me off.
@femmebrulee5053 Жыл бұрын
The top of that courtyard has a metal grid/ security screen grill. No one can access that courtyard except for people in your house. Just put up curtains or blinds or a shade or frost the windows with a privacy tint/film.