I would have used A loft bed and would have made a gaming setup under the loft bed, I would also would have added a wall- mounted shelf for storing more clothes and shoes😁
@@usui503 la cama plegable con el escritorio seria la mejor opción. Y ya q no usas la cocina, ¿ q tal poner una barra o estanterias? Algo también encima de la lavadora te daría mas almacenamiento...pero si no es tu intención comprar mas ropa ni nada; no tendría sentido. También es verdad q te daría " ruido visual" y el espacio parecería más abarrotado. Lo bien como lo tienes, si es q no necesitas más
While we were building our house we lived in a rental house that had a font load waster/dryer machine. It was very small, not a top brand and the dryer function was useless. We just stopped using the dryer and hung our laundry on a folding rack inside the house or out on the deck. How I wish that house had the powerful bathroom extractor fans that Usui shows us in every apartment!
I think the only thing I would do differently if I had your space is to get an electric kettle, a mug, a bowl, and a spoon. Then I could have tea or coffee whenever I wanted, or make instant noodles and soups. I would also have to get one more storage bin for under the bed, so that I could have some books and journals, because I can't imagine not writing things on paper ☺
Hi Usui-San, Thank you for answering our questions. This updated video allowed us to learn more about your micro apartment and living a minimal lifestyle. We all can learn to live with less personal belongings. I wish eating out was inexpensive in Honolulu, Hawaii (btw, hope you visit the islands one day). I will look forward to when you publish your book. It will always be a pleasure to support your channel and enjoy watching your next micro apartment adventures. Take Care, Larry
I just spent a year living out of a suitcase and learned that less is more. Less stuff, less mess, less stress. I now have my stuff back and I don't need 90% of it. This video was so relaxing. I can see myself being very happy like this.
Don't compromise on your bed, Usui. If the bed you have right now is comfortable, don't change it. Changing to something that folds up but comes with a worse mattress isn't going to serve you in the long term. Of course, it's your personal preference as to what kind of bed you like. But don't change to a less comfortable bed. I absolutely love that you have Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy in your emergency kit!
También opino que una cama cómoda es muy importante, pero hay camas con almacenamiento interno, osea que la parte de arriba se levanta con un sistema hidráulico y todo el espacio interior es almacenamiento
This is by far my favorite video on the internet. I'm so happy I stumbled upon it today! Also, I cannot imagine someone who makes a video this elaborate, with so much attention to detail, truly is lazy. Please don't call yourself lazy. Thank you for your hard work! Ganbatte on the book!
Your absolutely wonderful sense of humour in the way you produce and present the video makes it so original, I loved watching what is probably , normally, the most boring and plain apartment I've ever seen. Yet you make it inspiring.
Потрясающе.. На такой маленькой территории расположиться с достаточным комфортом просто СУПЕР❤. Не стоит менять кровать, все собрано компактно и удобно.Но для полного счастья, электрочайник и минимум посуды. Чтобы пить кофе в любое удобное время, не выходя из дома и заваривать рамен😊👍
Жить в такой маленькой квартире возможно только за счёт её технологичности, что делает условия жизни комфортными. Ну и, конечно, это образ жизни. У меня столько хобби, что для их хранения нужна целая такая квартира😂. Спасибо, что поделились😊
I would add length to the legs of the bed so there would be more storage space under the bed, and put shelves above the laundry machine. The extra storage will be for fridge, microwave, snacks (ice cream) and tea/coffee. I hope you get some compensation for the products you use. The toilet brush and electric razor are things I would buy.
I would love to see a video detailing the emergency backpack, when it will be used, how, what items are in it etc. would be very interesting i think. Great video and i wish you all the success with your book!
Usui San you are an inspiration for us ! I think you are a wise and insightful person. Minimalism is not easy for everyone in this materialistic society, especially knowing what you really need and what you don't. But you have struck the perfect balance, I really have a lot of respect for you.
IDEA!!!! YOU bring Murphy beds to Japan! Open up a store & sell them until you've made MILLIONS! With so many micro apartments you'd made a huge profit....as soon as the Japanese people see how wonderful they are!
This is a great idea! At the very least, a Murphy bed would allow you enough space to invite a friend to visit. That is the problem with micro apts and minimalist living. It doesn’t encourage gatherings. Sort of sad. 😕
Thank goodness you're alright. Been worrying after long time of no upload. Always nice to watch your videos and reviews. A micro apartment life needs minimalism, inventiveness and diligence.
Thank you for showing all your clothes and the difference between winter- and summer clothes and answering my questions! I love learning about your minimalist lifestyle.
Your room is very efficient and probably set up just the way you like it. I really can’t imagine you living anywhere else with your minimalist outlook on life. Truly, do we really need everything we’re ’supposed’ to have? I admire the way you live. Thank you for showing your apartment again, I think you get a lot done here.❤
I really enjoyed this video. I’m a maximalist, have a large house with lots of things, some that I don’t need. I could live without most of it, but the true minimalist lifestyle is not something I would want to do. I would have to have my art, my books and my dog. You seem to have everything you need, and your community seems well set up for your lifestyle. As long as you are pleased with it, I applaud you.
Thank you, Usui-san, for welcoming us into your home and for taking us along on your explorations of other micro apartments. I hope everything works out where you can publish your book - I would love to read it! Have a great day!
Я в восторге от качества видео! С названиями техники! Цены с конвертацией! Невероятная квартира! Спасибо за названия одежды, техники, мебели, за идею с крючками. Тревожный чемодан необходим всем! Немного чувствую клаустрофобию, так как люблю готовить, для меня это часть понятия дома, уюта. Но думаю в Японии качественная еда в общепите. В России я не доверяю такой еде. Была мысль о доске на раковину как рабочую поверхность) И - мне понравился складной диван. Спасибо
"Soy un vago" lo que me he reído las veces que lo has dicho. Es bueno conocerse bien. Ya habíamos visto tu microapartamento pero esta vez ha sido más explícito. Eres muy ordenado y eso se lleva bien con tu espacio elegido. Imagino que tampoco tendrás coche y usarás los servicios públicos. Se come muy barato en tu universidad y en los sitios que has mostrado. Me gusta como piensas y vives. Abrazos
Please don't give up this great Chanel. I just found it this month and have truly enjoyed watching many of the different rooms. You have to go on and do more. You have many subscribers that have taken awhile to get to this amount. I think that they would want you to continue showing all the different ones like you have been.
We can learn from you. I already thought I was a minimalist, but you taught me with this video that I am far from that. One tip: You can use sticky removable hooks. They can even hold 5 kg, so you can hang up small racks with them if you want to store some books. I have never seen staple hooks before, but they might hurt the walls. The food was surprising too because usually they love to eat miso soup on a minimalist diet but you come up with a Hotdog which they call a MOS Burger. Thanks for sharing your perspective! It is inspiring to see how a single person does things differently.
I love the idea of these and was about to add them to my amazon list when I remembered that I have a septic tank at this home LOL. I’m quite sure I shouldn’t be flushing them (or the cleaning wipes).
I like your approach to toilet paper storage... 😂 In Germany, we have a "proverb" that says "Rede, was wahr ist, trinke, was klar ist, und guck vor dem Kacken, ob Klopapier da ist!", which roughly translates to "Speak what is true, drink what is clear (i.e. alcohol) and check if there's enough toilet paper before taking a dump!" On a more serious note, one thing I really like about japanese toilets is the sink on top of it, so the water you use to wash your hands will be used again the next time you flush your toilet! Super clever!
Hello, from California! New subscriber to your channel. I happened upon your channel today by accident and was so impressed. I'm 71 old lady so none of this would apply to me but you are so interesting, and I love your sense of humor so I think I'll stay around. 🤓🌵
absolutely. I love the efficiency of this. Just what you need to be comfortable and no more. I would seriously consider something like this is I were younger. I could have saved so much more money in life. Sigh.😢
This tiny apartment is incredibly well-organized! It's amazing how all the necessities fit so perfectly. As a non-cook, I unplugged the fridge long ago, and I only use the stove to reheat some leftover. The nearby McDonald's and convenience store are great for quick meals. I may not be a minimalist, but I've simplified my belongings. I've read Fumio Sasaki's Goodbye Things and totally agree with his philosophy. Cannot wait for your book, good luck!
Thank you for this micro apartment tour and for showcasing some of the products. I'd love to see more of this type of dwelling in the U.S. Five or more of these units would probably fit in the same floor space as an average American home. It could be a solution to our housing affordability crisis. The only challenge I'd have is the kitchen because I like to cook at home, but otherwise, I think the space is very livable. I love Fumio Sasaki's ideas about the entire surrounding city as your personal living space. That was a new idea for me when I read his book...I feel it is the best book on minimalism that I've read. Currently I live off grid in the countryside in a small home, and I think of surrounding nature as my personal living space.
Usui-san, you show us a lot of mico and mini apartments, but I must admit your apartment is probably one of the best. It may be small, but it has everything you need to live comfortably. It has a good design, plenty of light, and in a good location for your lifestyle.
Thanks for the update on your apartment, I’ve watched your videos since the start of your channel and my favourite ones were always centred around your apartment. Thank you again, Usui-san!
В Санкт-Петербурге вы бы за эти деньги могли снять меблированную однокомнатную квартиру 30 квадратных метров... видео помогает увидеть насколько мир разнообразен)
Cuando veo tus vídeos recuerdo la frase de Sócrates: "cuantas cosas que no necesito". Sin duda vivir con lo mínimo es beneficioso en todo sentido, muchas personas estamos en esa transición. Desde luego lo mínimo también es un concepto personal; desde ahora eres un guía en este estilo de vida. Te felicito😊
I wouldn't change anything about the layout of your apartment. It's suitable based on your needs and lifestyle. I would, however, add a small headboard at the head of your bed for the accidental head bumps towards the wall. 😂😅 BTW, I'd love to purchase your book when you release it. 🎉
This tiny apartment wouldn't be tiny if it matches your lifestyle really. I admire how you put everything together including your wardrobe essentials. Minimalism best suit you. This is by far the best tidy and well organized room I've seen
When I visited Japan I really loved the way the cities are built for people walking and bicycling. Small, narrow streets set up with few 'through roads' so the only cars around belonged to the people who live on that street, are visiting there, or delivering supplies to the shops. It was easy to walk anywhere and each little neighbourhood had everything people need - including food, amenities, public buildings, stores, rail transport and buses. Very different from the Canada and the USA where you usually need a car or bus to do anything. Japanese streets were inconvenient for car traffic and meant you could walk, safely, even in the middle of the road. Finally, people who live on these narrow streets set up little gardens of flowers, plants, trees, etc., on the roads for the pleasure of everyone. Even if there was no soil - gardens appeared in pots and containers with local shrines sometimes dotted around. Very 'human and humane' cities. Japanese cities really supported their citizens making a minimalist lifestyle easier and pleasurable.
Good luck with your book. 📕 My room is very cluttered. I wouldn’t want it to be exactly like yours, but I’d like to declutter and see more of my floor! 😀 I also love my huge shower, it’s designed to have space for a shower chair and rails, as I’m disabled, and cannot stand for long. I know that white can make a room feel bigger, but maybe a pop of colour, by using a duvet cover! My favourite colour is green, so, I would buy a plain bright green one, then buy a green washcloth or hand towel for the bathroom . 💚
Eu achei tudo perfeito, não mudaria nada, tudo muito aconchegante, limpo, minimalista, eu amei, moraria em um assim sem pensar duas vezes, parabéns pelo vídeo, novo inscrito ❤
Hi Usui, this was a very enjoyable video. Thanks for taking the time to do a home tour. I must say - you have a great editing style 😊 Makes me think that your University lectures would also be enjoyable! I think your furnishings are spot on for the space. My only suggestion is to add a small plant for some greenery 😊
I would have a bunk bed with space underneath for a fridge and a freezer and cupboard. I would stock up on non-cook fruits and veg, plus pre-cooked meats, chicken and fish, etc. And maybe squeeze a narrow cupboard with hangers at the foot of the bed for seasonal clothes. 👍😁❣
You love your micro/minimalist space as it is and it seems to serve you perfectly. But I would prefer a small bedside table or cabinet with a drop leaf on its left side to serve as a desk. Then your lazy self would never have to fold and stow it under the bed. On that bedside stand, a table lamp could live. Warm, soft light might really enhance your feeling of well being and would be nice for reading books.
Wow Usui!! You are a true minimalist. No wonder your apartment works so well for you. I do see your toilet paper shelf is well stocked 🙂. Very nice place and you have a very good system set up that keeps your tiny space clutter free. Can't beat that rent either.
That thing with the toilet paper in elementary school happened to me too! They stopped restocking it because some kids kept clogging the toilets with whole rolls of paper as a prank. Once they stopped stocking it in the restrooms, students then had to tell their teacher what "function" they needed to do, and you got a certain number of squares of toilet paper depending on whether it was "function 1" or "function 2." And often you were having this conversation in front of the WHOLE CLASS! It was so humiliating!
Wow! I would complete it with the following: - coffee machine - kettle (for tea) - mug - cutlery - 2 wine glasses - pictures on the wall - little fridge (could be placed on the washing machine) And I would choose a smaller chair and a smaller washing machine with a built-in-construct (for the reason that it looks nice).
Personally Ms Nicole I would get rid of the coffee machine and just keep the kettle because you can use it for anything that needs some boiling hot water
I think, aside from the Murphy bed option, the MUJI bed is the best choice. Lighting is so important. And I’m with you on the “lazy” part. When being minimal, the more you can do without storing things vertically (so you have to move something to get to something you need fairly regularly) is ideal, yes? So the MUJI bed also immediately gives you all the storage space that your bed occupies, width by length, as it is off the ground. I think your choices are wise. Even your in the floor storage - vacuum packed clothes keeps used space to a minimum and that space is the best for things you need but not regularly. Great choices. I’d need a splash of color though. I have two cousins who are color-blind, however; in which case, black and white, for them, is the best if living alone and not wanting to have to establish elaborate systems
I think, your apartment got the perfect size and floor planing. All the necessities are having their place and it still doesn't look crammed. You really mastered living a minimalistic life. Thank you very much for showing us. Wish you all the best.
This video was recommended by UA-cam. I started watching, thinking I wasn’t going to watch it all Well..I watched it all and it's the best micro apartment video I’ve ever watched . You covered everything I also like the price conversion . Well done and good luck with your book. ❤️🇨🇦 from Canada
Любопытно было бы пожить в такой квартире денёк-другой)) чистота и технологичность поразительные. Спасибо за обзор и отдельное спасибо за закадровую музыку.
I would definitely want something bigger, because I love my stuff. I also only go to the store once a week and cook food at home. But you do you. It makes you happy.
Sou simpatizante do minimalismo,então acho que micro apartamento/casas são uma firma de viver com aquilo que realmente importa.Daqui não levamos nada de material,sim sentimentos e lembranças.👍👏🙏🇯🇵❤🇧🇷.
Thank you for taking the time to show your apartment. I like your apartment and the arrangement of furniture. I have lived in Europe, but never been to Japan and I am to old now to go. Again, thank you.
I'm always fascinated by your micro-apartment videos. Although my physical health means I couldn't function in a space that small, I love seeing how we can make our lives and spaces simpler. Thank-you for sharing more about your lifestyle and outlook.
I could for sure live like this!! The apartment is so well planned out and efficient. I live in a dorm right now with my own room and bathroom, but I'm sharing a kitchen with the rest of the corridor. My living space is maybe twice as big, but having your own cooking station AND A WASHING MACHINE?! Is SO worth it! 😮❤️ Would take that apartment in a heartbeat 😊
Since I started watching your videos, I decided to go minimalistic. After all, we do not take anything with us in the afterlife. 🤷 PS: I can't wait to read your book, for advice more than anything, since you have mastered being a minimalist. 🍀
Hello, Usui - Thank you for sharing your home! This video was very entertaining and pleasant to watch. Your home is very nice. You have made exceptional use of every square inch! Thank you -
Thank you for sharing! Lol my two pairs of shoes are Asics as well.....but not the same color as yours 😂🤣 Since I'm on my feet my whole shift at work they have been the most comfortable for me. 😊
Thank you for sharing the micro apartment phenomenon with us. I'm a Texan who lives in 3100 sq ft house, so the idea of living on a micro level seems very strange. Of course, I have to drive 15 minutes just to get milk and bread, so it's a different circumstance altogether. Anyway I've become a bit obsessed with these videos. 🙃
I always wondered where do you keep your clothes! And now I have the answer. I son't think a micro apartment life it's for me as I love to cook and have nice tableware but I love to see how other people live. The only thing missing to your house in my opinion is a plant friend to keep you company! Thanks for the tour! Also luckily you chose the bed cause i can't imagine sleeping in a hammok or folding bed every night is good for your back
when i was studied in Japan, i was also living in a micro apartment in Hachioji, Tokyo. but lucky me, the cabinet is big that I can put my 2 big lugguages, a vacuum cleaner and of course, clothes! and the best is, there's a small balcony that I can dried my clothes after washing 😁😁 ahh, miss the moment living in Japan ne~~ 😌😌
Greetings from germany. Vielen Dank für dieses wunderschöne Video. Es war sehr angenehm diesem Video zu folgen. Lehrreich, es gab einen Blick in das Leben eines Japaners. I love the toilet brush. Have a good day
I think your micro apartment is wonderful! If I had the same layout the only thing I would need to change is a taller bed to fit more storage under (because I am not a minimalist and have too much clothing 😆).
I am fascinated by your minimalism, smart lifestyle, very exemplary. It requires a lot of discipline and deprivation, but is certainly liberating. Greetings from Austria!
Its very nice home. I think the washingmachine is a bit too large and the bed could be lifted on the wall during daytimes or hidden under a table😊and there would be more space
Your minimalist way of life is awesome! I love it. I would put a foldable bed or maybe a sofa converted into a bed. Besides, I would add an electric kettle , a small fridge and some basic things to prepare some tea or coffee or maybe a soup. I think that going out everytime you need something hot or even a cold drink it's a waste of time... that's my humble opinion. Anyway, I love this video, the music and that everything seems so clean and well organized. Congrats. Greetings from Argentina, South America.
This is a true mini, but it has space for your necessities including toilet paper storage. No shoe cabinet, however, and because you don't cook you don't need a refrigerator.
Thank you so much for creating this video and showing us your apartment in detail. I've spent months wondering about the fridge, haha. No fridge! I think you should replace your use of the word "lazy" with "efficient." You're efficient and living a true minimalist lifestyle (one I greatly admire and respect). I have a question about the water you store. Is that because you don't like drinking water from the tap or is it a safety measure to prepare for any disaster? I enjoy your gentle humour. As far as furniture, I think the arrangement you have is ideal! Personally I'd like a duvet cover made with coloured cloth but that's just me. Ah yes, Walden (grin) and the Hitchhiker's Guide, great reading there. That's a wonderful washer/dryer you bought. I join the many voices in saying I'd really like to read your book which I assume will be sort of a memoir about your own journey in life and into minimalism. I hope you've watched the Wim Wenders film "Perfect Days." This video of yours reminded me of that film (one I've watched three times).
Когда-то я много играла в игру Sims и там были кровати Мёрфи и иногда раскладывая её персонажи погибали🫣 И как мне теперь это выкинуть из головы😂 Мне нравится ваша квартира, очень уютно!
It drives me nuts how inexpensive food is in Japan. And it’s fresh and great quality! You spent 1676 yen which is about USD $11.01. That MIGHT get you one meal.
I would love to read your book someday, hopefully it gets translated into English. Like you, I also only get ebooks now, although that started before I began my own minimalist journey due to vision issues. However, I have a small handful of books still because they’re out of print and never made into ebooks.
Z dużym zainteresowaniem obejrzałam film. Nie sądziłam, że na tak małej powierzchni można zmieścić wszystko. Ja mam prawie 100 m (2+2 rodzina) i nie wyobrażam sobie mieszkać naniekszej przestrzeni. Aczkolwiek film inspirujący. Pozdrawiam❤😊
How would you arrange the furniture in this micro apartment?😁
I would have used A loft bed and would have made a gaming setup under the loft bed, I would also would have added a wall- mounted shelf for storing more clothes and shoes😁
@@usui503 la cama plegable con el escritorio seria la mejor opción. Y ya q no usas la cocina, ¿ q tal poner una barra o estanterias? Algo también encima de la lavadora te daría mas almacenamiento...pero si no es tu intención comprar mas ropa ni nada; no tendría sentido. También es verdad q te daría " ruido visual" y el espacio parecería más abarrotado. Lo bien como lo tienes, si es q no necesitas más
Es muy agradable porque siempre lees nuestros comentarios e interactúas con nosotros...aunque sea con un ❤ en vez de unas palabras. Gracias 😊
家の装飾についてアドバイスをするのは適切ではありません。代わりに、次のアドバイスをします。常に快適に過ごせるようにアパートを設計し、自分の好みに合わせてアパートを設計します。🤗
Hola❤❤❤a mi me encanta!! Yo deseaba tanto que le fuera bien con el frigorífico😢 tal vez una smoko boba tea❤
The biggest washing machine in the tiniest apartment!
While we were building our house we lived in a rental house that had a font load waster/dryer machine. It was very small, not a top brand and the dryer function was useless. We just stopped using the dryer and hung our laundry on a folding rack inside the house or out on the deck. How I wish that house had the powerful bathroom extractor fans that Usui shows us in every apartment!
I almost choked on air when you were considering hammock 😂
IKR ?
@@OkiniChan-ou8geI know someone in Ohio who sleeps in a hammock. She really likes it
3 M Command hooks could be very helpful to you
I think the only thing I would do differently if I had your space is to get an electric kettle, a mug, a bowl, and a spoon. Then I could have tea or coffee whenever I wanted, or make instant noodles and soups. I would also have to get one more storage bin for under the bed, so that I could have some books and journals, because I can't imagine not writing things on paper ☺
Agreed.
I like minimalist, but coffee is king!
Same. Those things are necessities for me.
And porridge! With water.
And book shelves above the washing machine or bed.
É molto funzionale,ma io mi sento soffocare.😊
Hi Usui-San, Thank you for answering our questions. This updated video allowed us to learn more about your micro apartment and living a minimal lifestyle. We all can learn to live with less personal belongings. I wish eating out was inexpensive in Honolulu, Hawaii (btw, hope you visit the islands one day). I will look forward to when you publish your book. It will always be a pleasure to support your channel and enjoy watching your next micro apartment adventures. Take Care, Larry
I say this sincerely: Respect. You've pared your living situation down to essentials. Thank you for sharing!
The cinematography, the music, the sound effects, the humor... I loved this!
I just spent a year living out of a suitcase and learned that less is more. Less stuff, less mess, less stress. I now have my stuff back and I don't need 90% of it. This video was so relaxing. I can see myself being very happy like this.
Don't compromise on your bed, Usui. If the bed you have right now is comfortable, don't change it. Changing to something that folds up but comes with a worse mattress isn't going to serve you in the long term. Of course, it's your personal preference as to what kind of bed you like. But don't change to a less comfortable bed.
I absolutely love that you have Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy in your emergency kit!
También opino que una cama cómoda es muy importante, pero hay camas con almacenamiento interno, osea que la parte de arriba se levanta con un sistema hidráulico y todo el espacio interior es almacenamiento
This is one of the finest videos I have ever watched. Soft music and scale model furniture suggestions. Have a great life!
This is by far my favorite video on the internet. I'm so happy I stumbled upon it today! Also, I cannot imagine someone who makes a video this elaborate, with so much attention to detail, truly is lazy. Please don't call yourself lazy. Thank you for your hard work! Ganbatte on the book!
Your absolutely wonderful sense of humour in the way you produce and present the video makes it so original, I loved watching what is probably , normally, the most boring and plain apartment I've ever seen. Yet you make it inspiring.
Потрясающе.. На такой маленькой территории расположиться с достаточным комфортом просто СУПЕР❤. Не стоит менять кровать, все собрано компактно и удобно.Но для полного счастья, электрочайник и минимум посуды. Чтобы пить кофе в любое удобное время, не выходя из дома и заваривать рамен😊👍
Love the fact that despite having so little space, you still keep an emergency pack!
Жить в такой маленькой квартире возможно только за счёт её технологичности, что делает условия жизни комфортными. Ну и, конечно, это образ жизни. У меня столько хобби, что для их хранения нужна целая такая квартира😂.
Спасибо, что поделились😊
I would add length to the legs of the bed so there would be more storage space under the bed, and put shelves above the laundry machine. The extra storage will be for fridge, microwave, snacks (ice cream) and tea/coffee.
I hope you get some compensation for the products you use. The toilet brush and electric razor are things I would buy.
I would love to see a video detailing the emergency backpack, when it will be used, how, what items are in it etc. would be very interesting i think.
Great video and i wish you all the success with your book!
Usui San you are an inspiration for us ! I think you are a wise and insightful person. Minimalism is not easy for everyone in this materialistic society, especially knowing what you really need and what you don't. But you have struck the perfect balance, I really have a lot of respect for you.
It is an honour to support your channel 😊
IDEA!!!! YOU bring Murphy beds to Japan! Open up a store & sell them until you've made MILLIONS! With so many micro apartments you'd made a huge profit....as soon as the Japanese people see how wonderful they are!
This is a great idea! At the very least, a Murphy bed would allow you enough space to invite a friend to visit. That is the problem with micro apts and minimalist living. It doesn’t encourage gatherings. Sort of sad. 😕
They actually do have them, but you have to order them.
@@tanismarshall8501more people need to know about them in Japan!
Murphy bed is introduced in Hong Kong few years ago, but so much expensive. No one interested in it.
@@mandychan2563 that's very interesting because all of wall beds sold in the US are made Asia anyway.
Thank goodness you're alright. Been worrying after long time of no upload. Always nice to watch your videos and reviews. A micro apartment life needs minimalism, inventiveness and diligence.
Thank you for showing all your clothes and the difference between winter- and summer clothes and answering my questions! I love learning about your minimalist lifestyle.
So far, taking into consideration the location, price, and your set up I feel your micro apartment suits you best. Thank you for sharing😊.
Your room is very efficient and probably set up just the way you like it. I really can’t imagine you living anywhere else with your minimalist outlook on life. Truly, do we really need everything we’re ’supposed’ to have? I admire the way you live. Thank you for showing your apartment again, I think you get a lot done here.❤
I really enjoyed this video. I’m a maximalist, have a large house with lots of things, some that I don’t need. I could live without most of it, but the true minimalist lifestyle is not something I would want to do. I would have to have my art, my books and my dog. You seem to have everything you need, and your community seems well set up for your lifestyle. As long as you are pleased with it, I applaud you.
Thank you for sharing the origin story of your toilet paper storage obsession 😂 And your apartment fits you perfectly🎉
Thank you, Usui-san, for welcoming us into your home and for taking us along on your explorations of other micro apartments. I hope everything works out where you can publish your book - I would love to read it!
Have a great day!
You have over 15,700,000 views. That is a huge amount of people watching and loving all of your videos.
Я в восторге от качества видео! С названиями техники! Цены с конвертацией! Невероятная квартира! Спасибо за названия одежды, техники, мебели, за идею с крючками. Тревожный чемодан необходим всем! Немного чувствую клаустрофобию, так как люблю готовить, для меня это часть понятия дома, уюта. Но думаю в Японии качественная еда в общепите. В России я не доверяю такой еде. Была мысль о доске на раковину как рабочую поверхность) И - мне понравился складной диван. Спасибо
شكرا جزيلا على تعليقك الطيب
"Soy un vago" lo que me he reído las veces que lo has dicho. Es bueno conocerse bien. Ya habíamos visto tu microapartamento pero esta vez ha sido más explícito. Eres muy ordenado y eso se lleva bien con tu espacio elegido. Imagino que tampoco tendrás coche y usarás los servicios públicos. Se come muy barato en tu universidad y en los sitios que has mostrado. Me gusta como piensas y vives. Abrazos
Fun video. You are a practical person who is ok with plain basic things and that makes you happy so it is a perfect livable place.
Спасибо, что поделились своей жизнью! Здоровья и удачи!
Please don't give up this great Chanel. I just found it this month and have truly enjoyed watching many of the different rooms. You have to go on and do more. You have many subscribers that have taken awhile to get to this amount. I think that they would want you to continue showing all the different ones like you have been.
We can learn from you. I already thought I was a minimalist, but you taught me with this video that I am far from that. One tip: You can use sticky removable hooks. They can even hold 5 kg, so you can hang up small racks with them if you want to store some books. I have never seen staple hooks before, but they might hurt the walls. The food was surprising too because usually they love to eat miso soup on a minimalist diet but you come up with a Hotdog which they call a MOS Burger. Thanks for sharing your perspective! It is inspiring to see how a single person does things differently.
Наконец-то мы дождались дня, когда смогли посмотреть полный обзор на вашу квартиру! Спасибо за видео!
obsessed with the japanese toilet and toilet brush! we should have these everywhere!
Scrubbing Bubbles makes the toilet brush and flushable attachments
those brushes are American, we used to buy them all the time in the US
I love the idea of these and was about to add them to my amazon list when I remembered that I have a septic tank at this home LOL. I’m quite sure I shouldn’t be flushing them (or the cleaning wipes).
雖然家很小，但用的東西品質都很好，椅子很舒適，洗衣機功能齊全，所有東西都精緻實用
I like your approach to toilet paper storage... 😂 In Germany, we have a "proverb" that says "Rede, was wahr ist, trinke, was klar ist, und guck vor dem Kacken, ob Klopapier da ist!", which roughly translates to "Speak what is true, drink what is clear (i.e. alcohol) and check if there's enough toilet paper before taking a dump!"
On a more serious note, one thing I really like about japanese toilets is the sink on top of it, so the water you use to wash your hands will be used again the next time you flush your toilet! Super clever!
The book “Goodbye, things” is what got me interested in Japanese apartments, minimalism and your videos.
The library is a magic place with all kinds of good stuff to burrow.
Hello, from California! New subscriber to your channel. I happened upon your channel today by accident and was so impressed. I'm 71 old lady so none of this would apply to me but you are so interesting, and I love your sense of humor so I think I'll stay around. 🤓🌵
Thank you for your comment!😊✨
Proof you don't need a lot to be happy. A simple life with no clutter and a clear mind. This is a peaceful life. Stay happy, Sir
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No tendrás nada y serás feliz. Pura agenda 2030. Mamma mia.
Maybe you😅😅😅@@morgana1962
absolutely. I love the efficiency of this. Just what you need to be comfortable and no more. I would seriously consider something like this is I were younger. I could have saved so much more money in life. Sigh.😢
This tiny apartment is incredibly well-organized! It's amazing how all the necessities fit so perfectly. As a non-cook, I unplugged the fridge long ago, and I only use the stove to reheat some leftover. The nearby McDonald's and convenience store are great for quick meals. I may not be a minimalist, but I've simplified my belongings. I've read Fumio Sasaki's Goodbye Things and totally agree with his philosophy. Cannot wait for your book, good luck!
Thank you for this micro apartment tour and for showcasing some of the products.
I'd love to see more of this type of dwelling in the U.S. Five or more of these units would probably fit in the same floor space as an average American home. It could be a solution to our housing affordability crisis.
The only challenge I'd have is the kitchen because I like to cook at home, but otherwise, I think the space is very livable.
I love Fumio Sasaki's ideas about the entire surrounding city as your personal living space. That was a new idea for me when I read his book...I feel it is the best book on minimalism that I've read. Currently I live off grid in the countryside in a small home, and I think of surrounding nature as my personal living space.
Usui-san, you show us a lot of mico and mini apartments, but I must admit your apartment is probably one of the best. It may be small, but it has everything you need to live comfortably. It has a good design, plenty of light, and in a good location for your lifestyle.
Thanks for the update on your apartment, I’ve watched your videos since the start of your channel and my favourite ones were always centred around your apartment. Thank you again, Usui-san!
Bien por ti. Yo no podría vivir sin refrigerador, y sin poder ver al exterior. Me encanta el orden y la limpieza de tu microapartamento.☺
В Санкт-Петербурге вы бы за эти деньги могли снять меблированную однокомнатную квартиру 30 квадратных метров... видео помогает увидеть насколько мир разнообразен)
мне кажется, вряд ли эта квартира была бы в центре :)
Cuando veo tus vídeos recuerdo la frase de Sócrates: "cuantas cosas que no necesito". Sin duda vivir con lo mínimo es beneficioso en todo sentido, muchas personas estamos en esa transición. Desde luego lo mínimo también es un concepto personal; desde ahora eres un guía en este estilo de vida. Te felicito😊
I wouldn't change anything about the layout of your apartment. It's suitable based on your needs and lifestyle. I would, however, add a small headboard at the head of your bed for the accidental head bumps towards the wall. 😂😅
BTW, I'd love to purchase your book when you release it. 🎉
Nesouloží u sebe. Ale u přítelkyně. 😂😂😂
I’m italian, the movie at the and of the video whit Renato Pozzetto in the micro apartment is icing on the cake 😊
I agree about a decent bed, it makes life so much easier.
This tiny apartment wouldn't be tiny if it matches your lifestyle really. I admire how you put everything together including your wardrobe essentials. Minimalism best suit you. This is by far the best tidy and well organized room I've seen
When I visited Japan I really loved the way the cities are built for people walking and bicycling. Small, narrow streets set up with few 'through roads' so the only cars around belonged to the people who live on that street, are visiting there, or delivering supplies to the shops. It was easy to walk anywhere and each little neighbourhood had everything people need - including food, amenities, public buildings, stores, rail transport and buses.
Very different from the Canada and the USA where you usually need a car or bus to do anything. Japanese streets were inconvenient for car traffic and meant you could walk, safely, even in the middle of the road.
Finally, people who live on these narrow streets set up little gardens of flowers, plants, trees, etc., on the roads for the pleasure of everyone. Even if there was no soil - gardens appeared in pots and containers with local shrines sometimes dotted around. Very 'human and humane' cities.
Japanese cities really supported their citizens making a minimalist lifestyle easier and pleasurable.
Good luck with your book. 📕 My room is very cluttered. I wouldn’t want it to be exactly like yours, but I’d like to declutter and see more of my floor! 😀 I also love my huge shower, it’s designed to have space for a shower chair and rails, as I’m disabled, and cannot stand for long. I know that white can make a room feel bigger, but maybe a pop of colour, by using a duvet cover! My favourite colour is green, so, I would buy a plain bright green one, then buy a green washcloth or hand towel for the bathroom . 💚
Thank you for your comment.😊✨
I’ll do my best with the book writing for you as well. The green towel is a great idea!
Eu achei tudo perfeito, não mudaria nada, tudo muito aconchegante, limpo, minimalista, eu amei, moraria em um assim sem pensar duas vezes, parabéns pelo vídeo, novo inscrito ❤
ผมดูการจัดห้องของคุณเพลินเลยครับ ถึงห้องคุณจะเล็ก แต่คุณจัดห้องได้น่าอยู่ สะอาด และมีระเบียบมากครับ
Hi Usui, this was a very enjoyable video. Thanks for taking the time to do a home tour. I must say - you have a great editing style 😊 Makes me think that your University lectures would also be enjoyable! I think your furnishings are spot on for the space.
My only suggestion is to add a small plant for some greenery 😊
I would have a bunk bed with space underneath for a fridge and a freezer and cupboard. I would stock up on non-cook fruits and veg, plus pre-cooked meats, chicken and fish, etc. And maybe squeeze a narrow cupboard with hangers at the foot of the bed for seasonal clothes. 👍😁❣
You love your micro/minimalist space as it is and it seems to serve you perfectly. But I would prefer a small bedside table or cabinet with a drop leaf on its left side to serve as a desk. Then your lazy self would never have to fold and stow it under the bed. On that bedside stand, a table lamp could live. Warm, soft light might really enhance your feeling of well being and would be nice for reading books.
Of course, even a garden would be relaxing, but not at Tokyo prices😁.
Wow Usui!! You are a true minimalist. No wonder your apartment works so well for you. I do see your toilet paper shelf is well stocked 🙂. Very nice place and you have a very good system set up that keeps your tiny space clutter free. Can't beat that rent either.
That thing with the toilet paper in elementary school happened to me too! They stopped restocking it because some kids kept clogging the toilets with whole rolls of paper as a prank. Once they stopped stocking it in the restrooms, students then had to tell their teacher what "function" they needed to do, and you got a certain number of squares of toilet paper depending on whether it was "function 1" or "function 2." And often you were having this conversation in front of the WHOLE CLASS! It was so humiliating!
Очень рад новой встрече с Вами, долго Вас не было. Спасибо, что пригласили к себе в гости💖. С нетерпением ждем следующее видео
Wow! I would complete it with the following:
- coffee machine
- kettle (for tea)
- mug
- cutlery
- 2 wine glasses
- pictures on the wall
- little fridge (could be placed on the washing machine)
And I would choose a smaller chair and a smaller washing machine with a built-in-construct (for the reason that it looks nice).
Personally Ms Nicole I would get rid of the coffee machine and just keep the kettle because you can use it for anything that needs some boiling hot water
@ A really good coffee needs either a stovetop or a coffeemashine. I do have an italian barista mashine.
I think, aside from the Murphy bed option, the MUJI bed is the best choice. Lighting is so important. And I’m with you on the “lazy” part. When being minimal, the more you can do without storing things vertically (so you have to move something to get to something you need fairly regularly) is ideal, yes? So the MUJI bed also immediately gives you all the storage space that your bed occupies, width by length, as it is off the ground. I think your choices are wise. Even your in the floor storage - vacuum packed clothes keeps used space to a minimum and that space is the best for things you need but not regularly. Great choices. I’d need a splash of color though. I have two cousins who are color-blind, however; in which case, black and white, for them, is the best if living alone and not wanting to have to establish elaborate systems
I think, your apartment got the perfect size and floor planing.
All the necessities are having their place and it still doesn't look crammed.
You really mastered living a minimalistic life. Thank you very much for showing us.
Wish you all the best.
This video was recommended by UA-cam. I started watching, thinking I wasn’t going to watch it all
Well..I watched it all and it's the best micro apartment video I’ve ever watched . You covered everything
I also like the price conversion . Well done and good luck with your book. ❤️🇨🇦 from Canada
Любопытно было бы пожить в такой квартире денёк-другой)) чистота и технологичность поразительные. Спасибо за обзор и отдельное спасибо за закадровую музыку.
I would definitely want something bigger, because I love my stuff. I also only go to the store once a week and cook food at home. But you do you. It makes you happy.
Sou simpatizante do minimalismo,então acho que micro apartamento/casas são uma firma de viver com aquilo que realmente importa.Daqui não levamos nada de material,sim sentimentos e lembranças.👍👏🙏🇯🇵❤🇧🇷.
Thank you for taking the time to show your apartment. I like your apartment and the arrangement of furniture. I have lived in Europe, but never been to Japan and I am to old now to go. Again, thank you.
I'm always fascinated by your micro-apartment videos. Although my physical health means I couldn't function in a space that small, I love seeing how we can make our lives and spaces simpler. Thank-you for sharing more about your lifestyle and outlook.
I could for sure live like this!! The apartment is so well planned out and efficient. I live in a dorm right now with my own room and bathroom, but I'm sharing a kitchen with the rest of the corridor. My living space is maybe twice as big, but having your own cooking station AND A WASHING MACHINE?! Is SO worth it! 😮❤️ Would take that apartment in a heartbeat 😊
Since I started watching your videos, I decided to go minimalistic. After all, we do not take anything with us in the afterlife. 🤷
PS: I can't wait to read your book, for advice more than anything, since you have mastered being a minimalist. 🍀
The other good thing about minimilism is that you have less to clean/maintain, which give you more time for living.
Hello, Usui - Thank you for sharing your home! This video was very entertaining and pleasant to watch. Your home is very nice. You have made exceptional use of every square inch! Thank you -
Thank you for sharing! Lol my two pairs of shoes are Asics as well.....but not the same color as yours 😂🤣
Since I'm on my feet my whole shift at work they have been the most comfortable for me. 😊
Thank you for sharing the micro apartment phenomenon with us. I'm a Texan who lives in 3100 sq ft house, so the idea of living on a micro level seems very strange. Of course, I have to drive 15 minutes just to get milk and bread, so it's a different circumstance altogether. Anyway I've become a bit obsessed with these videos. 🙃
Dude - I am mesmerized by your videos and micro apartment. You look like you are living a great life. I can’t wait to read your book.
I always wondered where do you keep your clothes! And now I have the answer. I son't think a micro apartment life it's for me as I love to cook and have nice tableware but I love to see how other people live. The only thing missing to your house in my opinion is a plant friend to keep you company! Thanks for the tour! Also luckily you chose the bed cause i can't imagine sleeping in a hammok or folding bed every night is good for your back
It's good that you can lock the bathroom if you have guests.😂 Thanks for the interesting insight!
I honestly can't imagine having guests over. Hope there are a lot of café's/parks etc around for meeting up with friends a/o family.
The perfect book for your emergency pack! As a life-long fan of the Hitch-hikers books, it is a wise and uplifting book.
42!😎
@@usui503😮 well now you know " so long and thanks for all the fish " 👍🇦🇺🤣🤣🤣
Me encantaría poder leer algún día tu libro Usui! 🙂
when i was studied in Japan, i was also living in a micro apartment in Hachioji, Tokyo. but lucky me, the cabinet is big that I can put my 2 big lugguages, a vacuum cleaner and of course, clothes! and the best is, there's a small balcony that I can dried my clothes after washing 😁😁
ahh, miss the moment living in Japan ne~~ 😌😌
South African here. Thank you for giving currency in ZAR as well😊
臼井さん、こんばんは。あなたのアパートはとてもよく装飾されています。そこに住むのは構わないよ。いつもレストランで食事をしていたら健康にはなれません。あなたはとても几帳面で倹約家です！おめでとう！アパートメントのガイド付きツアーをご利用いただきありがとうございました。 (Google翻訳者🤣)
You are so close to the 100,000 subscribers mark and get you silver play botton plack. This is not the time to quit.
Greetings from germany. Vielen Dank für dieses wunderschöne Video. Es war sehr angenehm diesem Video zu folgen. Lehrreich, es gab einen Blick in das Leben eines Japaners. I love the toilet brush. Have a good day
I think your micro apartment is wonderful! If I had the same layout the only thing I would need to change is a taller bed to fit more storage under (because I am not a minimalist and have too much clothing 😆).
I am fascinated by your minimalism, smart lifestyle, very exemplary. It requires a lot of discipline and deprivation, but is certainly liberating. Greetings from Austria!
Its very nice home. I think the washingmachine is a bit too large and the bed could be lifted on the wall during daytimes or hidden under a table😊and there would be more space
Your minimalist way of life is awesome! I love it. I would put a foldable bed or maybe a sofa converted into a bed. Besides, I would add an electric kettle , a small fridge and some basic things to prepare some tea or coffee or maybe a soup. I think that going out everytime you need something hot or even a cold drink it's a waste of time... that's my humble opinion. Anyway, I love this video, the music and that everything seems so clean and well organized. Congrats. Greetings from Argentina, South America.
This is a true mini, but it has space for your necessities including toilet paper storage. No shoe cabinet, however, and because you don't cook you don't need a refrigerator.
Thanks
To me you're like a Buddhist monk, living a minimalistic life. I could not fit all my things in that apartment. Hope your book goes well.
Thank you so much for creating this video and showing us your apartment in detail. I've spent months wondering about the fridge, haha. No fridge! I think you should replace your use of the word "lazy" with "efficient." You're efficient and living a true minimalist lifestyle (one I greatly admire and respect). I have a question about the water you store. Is that because you don't like drinking water from the tap or is it a safety measure to prepare for any disaster? I enjoy your gentle humour. As far as furniture, I think the arrangement you have is ideal! Personally I'd like a duvet cover made with coloured cloth but that's just me. Ah yes, Walden (grin) and the Hitchhiker's Guide, great reading there. That's a wonderful washer/dryer you bought. I join the many voices in saying I'd really like to read your book which I assume will be sort of a memoir about your own journey in life and into minimalism. I hope you've watched the Wim Wenders film "Perfect Days." This video of yours reminded me of that film (one I've watched three times).
Washer-dryer? kitchenette? toilet-shower? you are already better than any New York city micro apartments.
Когда-то я много играла в игру Sims и там были кровати Мёрфи и иногда раскладывая её персонажи погибали🫣 И как мне теперь это выкинуть из головы😂
Мне нравится ваша квартира, очень уютно!
It drives me nuts how inexpensive food is in Japan. And it’s fresh and great quality! You spent 1676 yen which is about USD $11.01. That MIGHT get you one meal.
I love his way of thinking. He spends money for quality.
Porém acho cama mais confortável
I would love to read your book someday, hopefully it gets translated into English.
Like you, I also only get ebooks now, although that started before I began my own minimalist journey due to vision issues. However, I have a small handful of books still because they’re out of print and never made into ebooks.
Z dużym zainteresowaniem obejrzałam film. Nie sądziłam, że na tak małej powierzchni można zmieścić wszystko. Ja mam prawie 100 m (2+2 rodzina) i nie wyobrażam sobie mieszkać naniekszej przestrzeni. Aczkolwiek film inspirujący. Pozdrawiam❤😊