My $500 Japanese Apartment Tour....student accomodation
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- Опубліковано 20 кві 2024
- This is a tour of my $500 Japanese Apartment in Fukuoka, Japan. Everything in this apartment is included in the price including utilities, water, wifi AND a bike! If you have any question's, leave a comment below and I'll answer as soon as possible.
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Nice cozy apartment, it's difficult to find a $500/m apartment in Japan that's this nice. That sunlight is wonderful, a bright apartment is priceless, sunlight is very important, you should consider adding some plants 🪴
I couldn’t agree more!
Sunlight is one of my top things to consider in my living space and this place has an abundance of it haha
I am a HUGE plant lover though, as Im not permanent here, Im trying to keep my things as minimal as possible. Wish I could though, I’d have a jungle!
You’re telling me yall never wash your hands after you got to the bathroom
It's probably Australian $.🤔
What a great apartment. Love the light coming in through the windows. Also love the variety in camera angles. Excited to see the upcoming videos.
Thanks so much for the feedback buddy!
The natural light in the apartment is wild, one of my main things about it.
Appreciate the support 🙋🏽♂️✌🏽
“If it’s free it’s for me” 😂 I’d be stoked with a free bike … that’s an awesome little addition.
Super happy to see that the place fits your needs! ❤️
Haha who would turn down a free bike! Like the brakes don’t really work, it squeaks a lot, and the seat isn’t comfy, but Im owning it!
Thanks so much 🛎️ appreciate the support legend!🙋🏽♂️
Mate as a fellow Australian from Sydney, Australia who is hitting 30 years old soon and seeing you enjoying life so far in Japan in school and how life works dor you it makes me hopeful that I can also do the same and be able to live in Japan one day and see if I can live/stay longer as well. You have earnt a subscriber
So good to hear from a fellow Sydneysider!
And don’t worry you still have plenty of time to make that dream a reality. Just need to set a firm date and goal to reach as a target and don’t loose sight. That’s how I finally did it after almost loosing hope on the dream!
Mate - I appreciate the support and the sub, and wish you the best of luck with your future move to Japan 🇯🇵
Isn't there working holiday visa for people from Australia up until 30? Maybe you can still apply!
This text was written using translation software.
Japanese kitchens are low, so be careful not to hurt your back when cooking.
Japanese people also feel that it is low. lol🤣
Haha I completely agree!
It’s funny you say that, I was just talking about that a couple hours ago. The lost count the number of times I’ve hit my head 😅
Thanks for the support and I’ll always wear a helmet in the house going forth 🙋🏽♂️
Including a BIKE? now that's a good deal 😂
This is actually such a nice place for 500$
Solid deal, right haha
Roof over my head and some wheels. Stoked!
Thanks for the watch buddy, truely appreciated 🙋🏽♂️
What a charming, functioning apartment. I love the set up and it definitely looks cozy. I'm a fan of the minimal life style, awesome job!
Another minimalist - love it right! Appreciate the kind words and support in the watch mate 🤙🏽🙋🏽♂️
1LDK = 1 bedroom + living room + dining/kitchen space
1DK = 1 bedroom + dining/kitchen space
1K = 1 bedroom + kitchen space [which usually doubles as entrance hallway]
Great breakdown mate! Appreciate it 🙋🏽♂️
That is such a nice apartment, especially for the price
Its really decent for the price hey haha thanks for watching hey! Appreciate the support ✌🏽
This was a great tour. There isn't enough male living spaces in Japan shared on youtube! I am planning to live in a 1LDK when I comeback to Japan and this was very helpful to understand the dimensions I am expected to work with when it comes to furnishing my own place in Japan. I'm 6'2 and this was a great watch as another tall person.
Thanks so much for that feedback!
Yeah, that’s right. Japanese apartments can be really small but also for taller people like us, things like the height of door frames can be a real problem. Generally, if you can find a newer or renovated apartment you’ll be sweet!
Good luck with your move back to Japan buddy 🇯🇵🙋🏽♂️
I am loving the videos! It’s a lot more spacious than I thought it would be. Love the nato in the fridge 😊
I appreciate the feedback Em!
It’s not bad right?? Perfect for one person. I reckon two people could get away with it but it would start stretching it.
And YES! NATTO EVERYDAY for breakfast is a must especially at only 79¥ 😭
My boi, you already knew Japan is the best there is!
Haha very accurate! I absolutely love this place. Thanks so much for watching buddy ✌🏽🙋🏽♂️
Great apartment. Love all the natural light. It really is an efficient use of space. Thanks for sharing and for the videos 😊
Yeah I swear the light is one of my favourite parts. Though! I am noticing since the warmer weather is coming, it is starting to become rather hot inside alot. I didn’t account for that 😜
Thanks for watching and the comment Lisa!🇯🇵🙋🏽♂️
Yes, Fukuoka is a lively student town, inexpensive, moderately rural, and very easy to live in. The airport is close to the city center, so it is easy to travel to Tokyo or other Asian countries like Taiwan. I hope you enjoy your stay!
Great and accurate review of Fukuoka. I love that it’s by the water, not congested and have all your access points such as international airport and Shinkensen. Love this place.
Thanks so much for watching mate 🙋🏽♂️✌🏽
Japanese apartments, small as always hehe, works great for one person and this one looks really nice! Keep up the work with the videos, love your style!
Haha so true right!
Though Im pretty fortunate to have one that is bigger than my normal stays AND a seperate room for sleeping haha
I’m just glad its not a studio apartment, half the size you know?
I ❤ your room tour and it's very neat and tidy for a guy, i might say, good job 😊
Haha thank you mate, I pride myself on always having a clean house! Always have 🙋🏽♂️
Thanks for tuning in hey ✌🏽🙋🏽♂️🇯🇵
I forgot I was watching an apartment tour.All I could see is You are so tidy and organized. Loved this❤
Haha that is so kind of you to say, thank you so much for watching. I truly appreciate it! Hope to hear from you again soon mate 🙋🏽♂️🇯🇵
I love the energy here what a banger video mate
Absolute legend mate - I super appreciate that feedback hey. Love to hear that people around enjoying the content as Im having a blast making it. Thanks for watching 🙋🏽♂️✌🏽
All three apartments are nice in different ways. I think yours is the nicest. It is fully furnished and includes the utilities. Purchase a bidet and you aren't missing anything. I really love all the natural light that you get. Largest balcony area too. No fancy face recognition but it did come with a bike. Thanks for sharing.
Yeah I do really love my place. And you are right, it is just missing that bidet upgrade, than its perfect but for the moment it works amazing for me haha
Thanks so much for the feedback and watching both videos buddy ✌🏽🙋🏽♂️
You keep a nice home. Very tidy and comfortable. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much - its a cozy little place. Not too big or small! Appreciate the support 🤙🏽✌🏽
Loved this! You seem to fit with the Japanese lifestyle and the organization/cleanliness it takes to make it there. Looking forward to more from you.
Thanks for tuning in buddy!
Yeah I really love the way of life here, it’s really fitting to the person that I am. Love it here!
Hope to hear from you again soon mate 🙋🏽♂️🇯🇵
Brodie!! Love seeing this content :)
Is that Ry I see in my comments???
Haha appreciate the support my dude! When are you and CJ coming over for a visit?✌🏽🙋🏽♂️
Tanning on the balcony in Japan beats tanning by the pool here in QLD 😂. Great video Christian, Shane and I enjoyed watching it.
Oh that sounds like a close second though haha
Appreciate the support legends all the way form the home country ❤️
Looking forward to more videos! 👍
Thank you for the support buddy - truely appreciate the feedback!🙋🏽♂️
i'm so jealous, i pay $400 a WEEK for a much smaller apartment here in Adelaide, Australia lol, this is an amazing setup you've got!!!
Haha I totally understand this. I was living in Sydney prior to and was paying $425, a week…just for my room in a shared apartment haha
This is heaven for me 🤣
Love Adelaide, I went to CBC primary school there for a couple years!
Thanks for tuning in legend 🙋🏽♂️
crazy times we live in! but things must feel pretty crazy over there in many ways too, so make the most of it dude!! i'll tune in when i can! ^^
Absolutely agreed - hey, I appreciate that support man! 🤙🏽🇦🇺🇯🇵
I'm headed to Fukuoka in July for language school as well and just got my apartment floor plan which looks pretty similar. I really appreciate the comparison, thanks for uploading!
Oh that’s so awesome to hear, I bet you are well excited! I hope you got a decent sized apartment though haha
Thank you so much for watching, hope you enjoyed it legend. And best of luck with your move to Japan 🙋🏽♂️🇯🇵
@@hangswithchristian I just watched your "Day in a Life" where you mentioned you were going to GenkiJACs, me too! Appreciate the well wishes and maybe I'll see ya around!
Oh truely? In Fukuoka or a different campus?
@@hangswithchristian Yep, in Fukuoka! I actually just watched your $400 vs $600 apartment and I'm almost positive I'm in the same building as the $600 one, so I think I pulled the short end of the stick on space😅
Oh true! Well say g’day if you see me abouts mate 🙋🏽♂️ thanks for supporting. Is your apartment the same layout as the $600 one also with everything included?
Great video! Loved the different camera angles and flow of it all. I have been living in Fukuoka for 2 years now, so I definitely agree that is a great city! I hope you enjoy!!
Thanks so much for watching and for the kind feedback mate!
Oh true, you live in Fukuoka? I have questions! Haha
What is it that you do here and any favourite local places you love? 🙋🏽♂️🇯🇵
Appreciate the support buddy!
@@hangswithchristian Hey Christian! Thanks for the reply. I am studying a Masters degree 🔥 and favourite local place I think it depends haha. Favourite temple: Dazaifu, Favourite park: besides Oohori and Nishi Kouen I love Kasuga Park, favourite coffee place Rojiura Café and so on💕
Oh wow, that’s so cool. May I ask what your Masters is in?
And they are some great recommendations. I do love Dazaifu, I’ve been there a few times already and I was at Ohori Park on the weekend haha the other parks I’ve added to my list.
I’m still getting to know Fukuoka, I absolutely love this city! Thanks for sharing mate 🙋🏽♂️
@@hangswithchristian Of course! I am studying a Master in Design. For Nishi Kouen is cool especially during night time. Glad to share! looking forward to your next videos 😊
@@SaikyouNihongo oh that sounds amazing! I wish all the best with your journey. If you or your university friends are interested in being interviewed one day in the future, send me a DM on Instagram or email!
And thank you so much for watching mate, truely appreciated!
Awesome so lucky to hav seperate toilet nice apartment price is incredible & space used creatively love the light & sun coming in to yr bedroom😊
It’s not bad right! Yeah I’ve had a few comments about the light, it’s my favourite thing also hey. Though Im not finding since it’s more hot, it’s getting…warm haha I still love it!
Thanks for tuning in buddy and hope to hear from you soon!✌🏽🙋🏽♂️
Enjoyed the apartment tour, thanks. Subscribed, too
Ahh man, thank you so much for the support! Glad you enjoyed the video and hope you like the upcoming ones bud 🙋🏽♂️ have a awesome weekend ✌🏽
Love your videos man. I have kinda the same Apartment here in Tokyo. However my washing maschine is in a shared space, my room is a bit smaller. But I love the similarities
Oh that’s pretty great for Tokyo mate! Shared laundry machine can be pretty common in alot of buildings in Tokyo. Do you mind sharing monthly how much other is for comparison?
Is it pretty central?
Appreciate the support also legend 🙋🏽♂️
Love the tour! in another life i would love to be in the same position as you.
Thanks so much for the watch mate!
Yeah I used to feel exactly the same until I finally took the leap but it wasn't easy. Hope you at least get a trip to Japan soon 🇯🇵
HI. I am Japanese and want to let you know that Uwabaki is a name of shoes that students wear at the school.
It called SULIPPA (Japanese pronounce ) witch is slipper. hope you enjoy in Japan.
Ohh that’s great feedback! Thank you so much for sharing and watching the video mate 🙋🏽♂️🇯🇵
This is a great walkthrough! Now IM keen on magnet life hacks too! 😂🙌🏽
Haha mate - I have a slight new obsession with magnet solutions now!
Am I still a minimalist if I have hella magnets everywhere? Probs. Probs not.
Thanks for the support you inspiring legend. Waiting on the visit ✌🏽
@@hangswithchristian haha yeah good call. As a fellow minimalist I’ll need to keep my magnet ratio in check as well 😂🙏🏽
We’ll hold each-other accountable! 🙋🏽♂️🙋🏽♂️
@@hangswithchristian deal!! 🧲
Would love to see a video on daily/weekly/monthly budgeting as a student :)
Oh that’s great feedback. Maybe once I’ve been here a few months, I’ll have a better idea of monthly costs for myself and I can share that! Thanks for the idea mate 🙋🏽♂️✌🏽
To actually have a separate bedroom is such a luxury. I've stayed in a couple apartments about the size of just the kitchen/dining area. What school are you attending? Your videos are so well done. Thanks.
Hey Kim, thanks for the support!
I know right, Im so lucky to have a slightly larger space than the typical studio, ‘I can barely stand’ apartments. Also, just have door frames I can walk through without hitting my head is a dream 😅
Are you considering a move to Japan yourself?
I'd like to do 1 year at a language school and considering GenkiJACS. Hard to find a relatively recent video/review to help with the decision. If you have any personal experience you'd like to offer, I'd love to hear it. Thanks.
That’s a great question. So what I did when looking for a school here was emailed all the school I was interested in, and asked them questions about their focus for teaching and a little about their school. I also check Google reviews.
GenkiJACs has a great reputation for their focus on speaking. Really getting you to start using it straight off the bat. But if your focus is more on the reading and writing part it might be better to shop around?
I hope that’s helpful! My next video will be around why and how I moved to Japan. Any how hard it was etc. I hope you find it helpful and manage to find your own way here!
Uwabaki needs to stay on upper level/hardwood floor rather than genkan level so that your uwabaki won’t pick up soil from outside. Genkan floor used to be compressed dirt in old Japanese houses.
Hey mate! Haha yeah appreciate the feedback, It has been mentioned in the comments plenty of times already 🥲 my mistake but I love that people are looking out! Appreciate you tuning in 🙋🏽♂️🇯🇵
very cool i wish they had apartments like that in the us
It’s pretty good right. How much would something like that go for in the states do you think?
Thanks so much for watching mate 🙋🏽♂️🇯🇵
Nice video, cool flat, btw keep your inside slippers up inside the step to your "inside" part of your room. Your genkan floor is considered dirty so you would want your inside room slippers there. Step UP into them,,, a clear separation from "dirty outside" and "clean inside"... and.. I see you like NATTO! awesome, me too!
Oh mate - great catch! Appreciate it 🙋🏽♂️
And YES! I’m am a major ambassador for natto. All my Japanese are so surprised but its so good right??
Love how you hate the toilet in with the shower but like 90% of British houses are like that too 😂 loved this video! Thanks for sharing 🥰
Ohh really??
British houses have unit box bathrooms like this also? I thought it was only in Asia that these exist🫣
Thanks so much for tuning in buddy, Im glad you enjoyed it and hope to hear from you again soon 🙋🏽♂️🇯🇵
@hangswithchristian yeah 😊 our bathrooms come standard with a toilet, sink and shower/bath combo. You do get the odd house where these an extra room with a single toilet (as a 2nd one), but there is still usually a main one with all in one. Also another thing people find weird is we have our washing machine and tumble dryer in the kitchen 😂 that usually throws a lot of people haha. British houses are soo small compared to bigger countries so we've adapted to make everything fit haha!
@@happycatyoutube OMG! I NEVER KNEW!
haha that is so wild. I always thought you guys would have similar layout to Australian houses with everything having individual room and whatnot. Learning everyday! Haha
Actually you did remind me of the laundry machine in the kitchen from when I visited the UK so I have seen that and you are right, it did throw me off. But really, that’s okay, good way to save safe.
Though the toilet thing is a big ‘not for me’ thing! 🤣
Thanks for the share bud!
@@hangswithchristian hahaha! Love hearing about how everyone else lives! 🥰🥰 hence why I stumbled upon your videos! I've watched a few of them now 😁
Haha well Im glad you did and thank you so much for watching through them legend ✌🏽
I’m in the USA. I pay $500 for a 2 bed 1 bath, kitchen, dining, living room, bath and walk in storage closet.
Oh wow that’s awesome and so cheap!
Where are you based if you don’t mind me asking?
Im right in the middle of a busy city so its super convenient to all major transport and areas. Would love to hear how it compares!
Thanks for watching mate 🙋🏽♂️🇯🇵
Stayed in Japanese homes before in Sapporo,osaka and tokyo. Love it.... subscribed!
I still haven’t made it to Hokkaido yet, I’ve heard that it is an amazing city?
Thanks so much for the sub mate, appreciated 🙋🏽♂️
@@hangswithchristian yup definitely amazing! U should try it!
I still wanna explore the rest of Japan slowly haha. Will be back again end of this year!
You will be exploring Japan for the rest of your life and never get bored haha such a beautiful place with so much history 🇯🇵
Lol the toilet seat cover looks like my family mart socks. They're the best socks ever.
Haha I have actually heard from a few friends that the family mart sock are so comfortable! Is this true??
@@hangswithchristian Hell yeah man! Lol and the white, blue and green is cool.
The assortment I saw this morning looked so rad haha
Every time you say "uwabaki" I can see and listen the teacher from Tokyo Drift saying it XD
🤣 I am so glad someone brought that up as that is exactly where I learnt that word! Every time I say it, I am referencing that movie in my mind haha legend!
Thanks for watching DK 🙋🏽♂️🇯🇵
@hangswithchristian "👩🏻🏫ARA ontu Uwabaki nudukudu kiteru enu uwabaki👉🏻🖐🏻👉🏻🖐🏻 UWABAKI" XDDD I don't know even how to spell imagine write it! i tried my best trying to transcribe this part from the movie hahaha it is transcripted in spanish IDK jj Your apartment is soo nice btw and cheap I guess for the prices there right? I hope i could find one like this in this price here in Barcelona too. haha blessings and succes!ua-cam.com/users/sgaming/emoji/7ff574f2/emoji_u1f590_1f3fb.png🖐🏻
@@hangswithchristian DQ 😎💅
Hahaha so good! Appreciate the effort on the transcription ✏️
I still love that movie so much, it used to make me excited about living in Japan and now I am living here and still love the movie!
Yeah I definitely lucked out with this place 🏠
Apologies, DQ 🙇🏽♂️
Good find!!!! $500? Wow wow wow
Absolutely right! Such a steal for that price - i was superr lucky haha
I'm torn between this one and the last one now >< I'd live in both! But the light really is superb :D
Yeah it’s a hard choice right!
I love my space personally, but than there is all the setup costs. It’s really a space vs financial situation the more I look at it haha
@@hangswithchristian Depends on how long you'll live there I guess :) If you live shortly guess I even prefer the 600 all included one since nothing to buy xP But yours and the other 400 one are so spacious and good for long term :D
Yeah, I couldn’t agree more! Great point!
Very nice place, furnished, utility costs included, perfect for one person 👍. Toaster is 👍if you like Japanese bread, toasted, unlike American bread.
Absolutely, right!
Haha yeah, I actually rarely eat bread but it does toast it perfectly…of course! 😜
My husband and I lived in Chiba many years ago and taught english (Nova), we lived in an apartment that was probably smaller than this!
Oh true! How did the price compare if you don’t mind me asking?? Thanks for watching 🙇🏽♂️
When I move house, I have to be sure to find a unit that is small. If I don't, it will be too easy for the clutter to take over. I learned that the hard. way
haha I do TOTALLY UNDERSTAND THIS!
Over the years, I've learnt to be super minimal and only have things that I truely love and need. My living space is super important to my mindset and focus. I think when I move to a larger space, I will be interested to see how that evolves though I still want to keep that mentality towards my living space.
Thanks so much for watching buddy and hope to hear from you again soon 🙋🏽♂️🇯🇵
Would be interesting to see some akiyas. Might be interesting to consider. I taught in Japan years ago snd was not aware of them -- if only I'd known st the time.
Yeah I do plan to inspect some during my time here. I would love to buy one as a project home one day. Where in Japan were you based?
@@hangswithchristian the Kumagaya prefecture.
Good luck with everything dude! Fukuoka is a good choice, don't go to the meat grinder that is Tokyo. Also get a bidet for your toilet!
Thank you so much for the support mate!
Haha I totally understand what you mean. I do still love Tokyo so much and it’s where most of my friends are, but Fukuoka is definitely more suited to me and my lifestyle. You’ve been here before yourself? Recommendations!
And ps, bidet is on the list of improvements😅
Great video, the apt. looks decent for the price. One thing I would like to mention is that your 上履き (uwabaki) shouldn't technically touch the 玄関 (genkan) floor so they don't get any outside dirt on them, especially the underside
Thanks for tuning in mate - appreciate the feedback 🙋🏽♂️✌🏽 haha yeah that comment has been mentioned a few times! Cheers buddy!
10k+ views! Let’s gooo!
Yesss! Thanks so much tuning it buddy 🙋🏽♂️✌🏽
like the akubra in the beginning. Proper Aussie
Haha it’s not quite an Akubra but it’s close! I am a fan of my brims hey. Love em’
Good eye! 😝✌🏽🇦🇺
I really like you're apartment 🥺 it's not that bad
Thank you so much for watching!
It’s not bad right, I really love it here. It’s my perfect little escape 🙋🏽♂️
Appreciate the support and the comment mate 🇯🇵✌🏽
I didn't realise how cheap it was to eat out, there. That would be about five quid a meal in the UK, yet if you wanted to do that over here, it would be about 15-20 quid for a restaurant meal!
Absolutely right!
Its well cheap here, I love it. Though in comparison to there lower wages here, they have to be that cheap. Im fortunate to have come with savings that can stretch much further than when I was in Australia. Which sounds super similar in prices to the UK 🇬🇧
Good to hear from you again buddy 🙋🏽♂️
@@hangswithchristianThanks, and it would be cool if I could sell my house here, buy one near Tokyo if I could get a good deal so I got the same size house for cheaper, or just buy a piece of land, and find a way to teleport this place over there.
😃
Also had a thought about those wooden chairs. They need replacing with a La-z-boy 😁
Haha time to make that dream a reality!
Time to put the plan into action I think. The only thing I have found here is that land for sale can be quite expensive as that’s where the value is. And the blocks of land near the cities are pretty small. Have to go a little bit out to get a decent size.
Haha would love a lazy boy!
@@hangswithchristian Yep, I definitely feel like it's time for a change. However, if I went for an apartment, I'd need two of these in the video next to each other, so I could make the second one my home cinema room, and knock through between them 😁
A reliable La-z-boy would be great. I had a proper one for years, but it would break down every other year and need them to come and fix something. I've currently got a chair that's similar to them, but even after 6 months, it's got problems. They don't build things like they used to! (now I sound old 😁)
Haha yeah absolutely.
Tokyo is very expensive though. I love Tokyo and its where most of my friends are but I think now, I couldn’t live there. That’s just me personally. Definitely do your research and travel around of you are really thinking about a move because in my opinion, there are so stunning locations here and its worth the hunt. You’ll save a ton of money also!
Ah hey man this is a really dope apartment. I'm considering a move to Japan myself, was going to apply to JET anyway but language school came up on my radar recently. Are you at a language school or doing an exchange thing with your uni or something? Either way enjoy, seems way more chill than Tokyo, as much as I love that place haha
Thanks so much buddy, Im super happy the place I snapped up. Suits me perfectly!
I’m here on a student visa myself but I think any of those routes here are very popular and a good choice. If you have the freedom to come here and doing language school than move onto JET later, even better. When you looking at moving? Sounds soon?
Yeah I love Tokyo so much, but Fukuoka is way more relaxed. It’s an amazing place! Good luck!
nice apartment tour! Good to know that Fukoka is alot cheaper. $500 that includes everything is really really good deal, in my cuontry $600 only get you the room and it is not near any stations. Your videos make me feel that living in Japan is not only for the rich. I am really interested to know the cost breakdown and what level of Japanese is required to know the paperworks/handle daily conv etc. Cheers!
Thanks for watching!
Yeah it’s very affordable if you are coming from a stronger dollar country. Japan really isn’t expensive to live. I used to think so myself but it’s very affordable.
Oh that’s great feedback! I get alot of questions regarding this. I think I need to put some time into making some informative video’s on costs and ease of daily life here. Thanks again 🙋🏽♂️
@hangswithchristian Thanks for replying! Yes. Japan is really a nice country to visit but the language, complicated paperwork, crazy working culture, fear of discrimination and cost of living makes foreigners think twice about living there. Your video has shed some light that it may not be as scary as we think! I have shared to my friends, please keep it up!
Ah thank you so much for sharing!
Yeah, that’s totally all valid points. Things do operate very differently here and much like anywhere it isn’t perfect. But I’ve always believed that any place is what you make of it. I’ve always been open to the people and my experiences here and that has led me to some great situations. But the language barrier and paperwork can be very tricky…especially the paperwork haha
I hope you too get to have your own experience here soon mate 🙋🏽♂️
It's an awesome apartment.
Thanks so much for watching mate - appreciate it!
Yeah Im so happy with this place 🏠🇯🇵
Great space and price.
Yeah, I really lucked out with getting this place. Such great value for money right!
Your place is great more than my place.😂
My laundry machine is outside 😂😂😂
Haha right!
OMG, so two things I wanted in an apartment when moving here:
- Toilet room seperate to the shower
- Laundry machine…INSIDE!
Seems simple but in smaller apartments, that isn’t always the case right??
How did you get this appartment. Maybe I missed it in the video. I love all your stuff. SUBBED UP! I am relocating from the netherlands to Fukuoka JP in October!
Thanks for the sub and feedback, truely appreciate it and love hearing it!
Oh yeah, maybe I went over it too fast. I actually got this apartment via my language school luckily. Super fortunate to get such a great place. Are you coming as a student or for work?
amazing!!! so cheap
I know right! I’m glad I’m not the only one that thought that haha it feels like a lot for so little, at least where I’m from originally!🙋🏽♂️
My dreaming apartment😊
It’s not bad right! Truely lucked out with this place. Thanks for the watch buddy 🙋🏽♂️
This study option with accomodation looks so good! Which language school do you study through? I have heard hit and miss stories with language schools, so I'd love your input into the company which is best in Fukuoka. So interested to do it one day with my teenager and both of us plan to study and live there as an experience. G'day from Victoria, Australia 🇦🇺. New subbie here.
G’day mate!
I love to hear from my fellow Aussie legends 🇦🇺
Ahh Im keeping where Im at a little private sorry! But what I did to find my school was email them all and ask what their focus was and how they teach. Also, check reviews on Google! Haha
Though that sounds like such a great plan you have with your child, that would be such an incredible experience for them also!
Really appreciate the sub and watch. If you have any questions during video, never hesitate to drop a comment and I’ll respond the best I can!
That apartment is huge by Tokyo's standards.
Haha right! Beats the classic Tokyo shoebox and prices 💰
where/-howww did you get this place? im moving to Japan next month and it's been so difficult to find one such as great as this!
also love the vid! you look like a cool and friendly guy!
All the information is in the video🙋🏽♂️
Must have missed it but my apartment was fully arranged by my language school so I was incredibly fortunate. So if you do plan to come as a student here, it’s definitely a great question to ask your school if they can support you in finding a place. Best of luck on your upcoming trip mate and thanks so much for the great feedback!✌🏽🇯🇵
@@hangswithchristian Sumimasen! you really explained that 🤦🏽♀️. Thanks for the answer though. I’m travelling alone from Argentina 🇦🇷 with a WorkingHoliday Visa, I hope I’ll find some nice place too!
And I’ll keep watching your videos to learn more about Japan :)
That sounds like an amazing journey. You have up-and-coming! Thank you so much for washing it and I wish you all the best with your working holiday Visa. Have an absolute blast year!🙋🏽♂️
great video! i was just wondering are you allowed to monetize your videos while being on a student visa? (my assumption is that it's considered 'freelance' work, is that allowed?)
To be honest, I haven’t really even thought about that as I think that is a long way off haha
Though, you are allowed to work as a student in Japan if you wanted to. It’s something like 20 hours a week or something. Unless you are doing remote work for an overseas company then you are free to do what you want really. Considering a Japan move yourself bud?
What a great apartment for $500!
Thanks for watching buddy!
Yeah it’s a fantastic place for one person. Has everything you need, in a great location 🙋🏽♂️🇯🇵
Cheers for the support!
Japan has a reputation of being expensive, but an apartment that size would be 5 times as much in a city like New York or San Francisco and salaries are not 5 times higher in those cities compared to Tokyo.
I used to believe that viewpoint myself, but really think it only applies mostly to people living and working here on a Japanese salary. As a foreigner coming in, I think it’s reasonable. Though, this apartment isn’t in Tokyo, which is why is much cheaper also. Though you are definitely right, New York, or even Sydney where I was living before would be far greater in rent for the same apartment!
I am currently enjoying these prices haha
@@hangswithchristian The other thing I found interesting about costs in Japan is that prepared meals you get from 7-11 or similar are often cheaper than you can make at home if you buy the ingredients. Enjoy your time there.
Haha yeah that is true for some things. If you get a chance, always go to the supermarkets, cheaper again! 🤣
It’s clean, has lights and space! Have you seen the $2500 apartments in Manhattan?! It’s a dark closet and windows facing nothing (or windows so dirty can’t see anything!) bathrooms are old dirty as well..In comparison this apt you have is Heaven! For 500 bucks!
Haha yeah New York is crazy expensive hey. This place is an absolute dream in comparison! I definitely lucked out with it for sure haha
For $2500 here, I would have a super nice house in a great location I think 🤔
Hello your video popped onto my UA-cam page this morning,I watch a lot of you tubes about Japan so this isn’t surprising, I live in Queensland. I am coming to Japan in November and am joining a tour group. I arrive into Fukuoka at 8am and the day is for me to explore at my leisure. Would you please suggest some places for me to explore/visit. I’m interested in seeing some temples and shrines. I am interested in visiting the laying down Buddha, I believe it’s called Nanzoin. Thank you
Oh a fellow Queenslander!
That’s amazing, thank you so much for watching🙋🏽♂️
Okay, I’ll give you some suggestions but not sure how busy you want your day haha
I would go straight to Nanzoin Temple. There is a cute udon place there that opens around 10.30am called Kojin Chaya for early lunch. Then come back to Hakata and go to either Tochoji Temple or Kushida Shrine. Next to Kushida Shrine is Canal City for shopping also.
There is also Shofukuji Temple close by.
Then close out your evening going to what Fukuoka is known for which is Yatai’s around Nakasu which open around 6.00pm!
I hope that helps and you have an incredible trip Kaylee🙋🏽♂️🇯🇵
wow 500$ sounds like a great deal!
It’s still so wild to me I can have my own place to myself for this price. I feel so fortunate! This would never be possible back home for this price 🙋🏽♂️
this is very big tour for little apartment, but anyway i love it
Hey mate! Thanks so much for tuning in and I'm glad you enjoyed it. So happy with this place so I wanted to show every part in detail haha
Thanks again for the feedback, where you tuning in from if you don't mind me asking? Loving here where people are from! 🙋🏽♂️🇯🇵
Green is "midori"😊
Haha I learnt that from the alcohol. I was like “ohhh that makes sense now why it is GREEN!” Haha thanks for watching buddy🙋🏽♂️
Hi there! Could you recommend how to find these kind of apartments or through which agency? Thanks for a lovely video! kind regard//Jess
Hi Jess,
Thanks for watching, truely appreciate it.
Great question! My apartment was arranged by my language school but Im thinking about researching and looking into how to find apartments here in Japan as a foreigner and making a video about it. Would that be an interest to you?
Cool lil room how did you find this room ?
Actually I got super lucky and my school organised it for me ahead of time!
Is ‘how to find rentals in Japan as a foreigner’ type thing something you are interested in knowing about? As it might be something I can look into and try make a video about it in the future bud!
That looks like a steal for a student. Nice better than my university dorm in Canada. What do you study in Fukuoka?
Haha it truely is right! I’ve heard Canada is actually pretty expensive these days, is that right? May I ask what a rough monthly cost is on a student dorm in Canada is?
@@hangswithchristian uni dorm is 1000$ for just your own bedroom but you share with housemates.
Oh wow, that’s great to know the difference in pricing. Thanks for sharing Simon!
Showing off them legs!
Such a nice apartment for its size!
Wish Sydney is affordable like that 🥹
Keep up the good job!
Haha they are some small pins!
I know right, Sydney is soo much more expensive. Feel so much more free here 🙋🏽♂️
Appreciate the support buddy!
hey man what a cool apartment man!
did you get the apartment via some "foreign agency"?
im moving to japan next year to study too so im interested! :)
Osaka here i come!
Hey buddy!
That’s great to hear and congrats in the upcoming move to Osaka. Such a good city!
Ah must have missed it in the video but my apartment was fully arranged by my school actually. They did all the leg work for me, I was incredibly fortunate!
Best of luck with your Japan journey and thanks for watching buddy🙋🏽♂️
@@hangswithchristian ooh youre right I missed it, I heard many of the schools do that, hopefully mine does too :D still in the visa application process so we'll see.
$500 USD for an apartment that size is such a good deal, Ive been paying about the same for my apartment in a rural part of Finland but none of my other bills (water, electricity, heating etc.) are not included in the price and also my apartment is like half the size of yours haha
So I assume you didn't have to pay all the deposit fees, key moneys, other weird fees they have for apartments there?
Yeah, it is definitely a question to bring up with your school if they are arranging accommodation for you. It was a question that I asked school when I was searching for one originally.
Yeah, that price is for everything included. There was no additional other things like key money or anything like that. Super amazing deal! Plus it takes the stress away from having to pay bills etc
@@hangswithchristian 100%
thank you for clearing things up for me man! really appreciate it, have a good rest of your day :)
excited to keep following your youtube journey!
Hope to hear from you again soon mate! 🙋🏽♂️
I subscribe you because one day i want to live, study and work in fukuoka. Hope to meet my soulmate too. Im 46yo woman, but i think nothing is impossible ☺️
Greeting from Indonesia
Aw that is so beautiful to hear!
Keep your focus on the goal and I promise anything is possible 👍🏼
Thank you also for letting me know when you are watching from. INDONESIA! That is awesome! I hope to get there one day myself.
Appreciate subscribing and looking forward ti hear from you again soon mate ✌🏽🇯🇵
Thanks for your videos, but sometimes I can't hear well your words, maybe you should adjust the audio. Hope to see more of your videos!!!
Thanks for tuning in! Oh that’s great feedback. I didn’t know that. I will definitely assess that when editing my future videos. Thanks so much for letting me know 🙋🏽♂️✌🏽
@@hangswithchristian no problem! I liked the video of the beaches of Osaka! Would be nice seeing more travel videos too if you have the possibility. Also, it's passed long time now since you arrived in Japan (seeing when you first started with your first videos) and would be nice to get some updates on your stay and plans for life etc!
All amazing suggestions!
This is the feedback I absolutely love to hear, thank you so much Jade 🙋🏽♂️
I’ll see what I can come up with along those lines and show a video maybe a little more about me and my journey and how its been going. Nice one ✌🏽 thank you mate!
@@hangswithchristian happy to have helped with some suggestions! You could make some videos about your life in Japan as a student or as an Australian and talk about the differences between Australia and Japan for example. Or what isn't allowed in Japan that is allowed in Australia for example. Or just the difference of culture.
Anyway I will make sure to have the notifications for your videos on, in case you will make more interesting videos.
Good luck with the videos :)
@@jade_purplegalaxy Legend - keep the feedback coming I always love to hear it Jade. At the moment Im just trying to find the time with school to make all the things I want to make haha
But this helps alot!
I hope you enjoy upcoming videos 🙋🏽♂️
That's pretty amazing, you'd struggle to find a place like that in my city for 500 bucks and I live in Italy in a mid-size town lol
Oh wow I didn’t know Italy was that expensive, especially when it isn’t even in a central city by the sounds of it! Haha
The way you say こんばんは 😭
Its that Australian accent giving it a little flavour haha
Could you share where you found this apartment or suggest me some websites!? I am planning to move in Japan
Oh maybe you missed it, but its all shared in the video 🙋🏽♂️ I was fortunate enough to have my language school arrange all my accommodation for me actually! I got super lucky.
Thanks so much for watching and best of luck with your upcoming move 🇯🇵
Oh yes honestly I can’t find where you said the name of the agency. I am sure your school found it for you but I thought it would be great to know ☺️ also what school are you studying at? Thanks 😊
Ahh yeah again, there wasn’t an agency. Sorry for the miscommunication. The school arranged everything for me, I think they have contracts with companies that we aren’t made aware off. I just moved straight in when I arrived which was so convenient. I go to GenkiJacs. They have a couple schools in cities over Japan and their support is so great! I hope that helps mate 🙋🏽♂️
@@hangswithchristian oh I see! Sorry I didn’t understand. Thank you for replying!
Btw the indoor slippers needs to be up on the top not in where the genkan dirty shoes goes.
Yep! Definitely an oversight there haha Also got brought up in another comment 🫣 Keep the clean away from dirty haha
Appreciate the looking out and the support Kat!
No problem 💯😁
Pocari sweat for the win!
Haha So good right??
Thanks for the support legend 🙋🏽♂️
The best!
wow, i'd say apartment like this and only for $500 is considered really cheap.
upd: oh, it's not tokyo, but still a really good apartment!
Right! Haha
For that price and everything included is incredible. Though you are right, you would never get something like that in Tokyo. You’d probably be looking at 2 to 3 times that price and not as central. Fukuoka is the place to be!
Appreciate the watch buddy ✌🏽🇯🇵
I love Midori
So you loved the bathroom? Haha
Gawddang…. This apt would cost double where I live… 😢😢😢😢
Haha and like 4 times minimum from where I was before. Living the rental dream here hey!
Great apartment, indeed... Where in Japan do you live and what's your job? Thanks for the info.
I’m actually based in Fukuoka and a language student!
@@hangswithchristian Fantastic! I had a brief stay in Tokyo, Japan last March 23 to April 1. I'm dreaming of living & working there someday. I think, the first step of realizing that is to learn the Japanese language. ❤️
You’ll get there mate. Make that dream a reality! I’ve spent years travelling Tokyo and dreaming of living there one day until I finally made a plan and set a goal to get here. Work that dream!
sugoiiiiiiiiii ^_^
にほんご上手！
ありがとうございます🙋🏽♂️✌🏽
@@hangswithchristian =D
Noice digs bro Chur from kiwi 🥝 land.
Thanks mate! Not bad hey. Appreciate you tuning in for a view ✌🏽🇯🇵
Which school did you go with? Is it GenkiJacs in Fukuoka?
Ah Im so sorry, Im probably going to keep that private for the moment but Im more than happy to give advice on how I searched for a school in case you had an interest in making the move yourself? I can totally understand it can be pretty overwhelming!
Here at 570 followers 🙌
OMG crossing me over that line! Absolute legend haha thank you so much for the support and the memory of 570. I will always know who and when that crossed over. Haha love it! ✌🏽🙋🏽♂️
@@hangswithchristian hahaha you got it! It was good video to watch, excited to see more of your Japan adventures!
Just wanted to say I appreciate this marker you left in my comments. It was only 9 days ago and I’m coming up on doubling 570. That’s so wild for me - appreciate the memory comment! ✌🏽
@@hangswithchristian you’re welcome! Keep up the good work
How come the apartment only costed $500? Is there another video explaining this?
That’s the prices here in Fukuoka! Ans the crazy thing, that’s actually probably on the expensive side because its through my school haha
I lovee it here!
"Your 500$ Japanese apartment"? Buahahaha 😂😂😂😂
What area of Japan is this?
This is in Fukuoka!
Thanks so much for watching Michelle, appreciate your time 🙋🏽♂️🇯🇵
Where are you watching from?
lease time?
Ahh must have missed it in the video, I am on an 18 month lease. Same amount of time as my student visa actually so the school arrange it as a package deal which was great!
People would die to get an apartment like that for $500 in New York.
Haha absolutely!
I know NYC is incredibly expensive. I reckon you’d be lucky to get a room in a share-house for that there right?
Thanks so much for watching mate - truely appreciated. Hope to hear from you again soon 🙋🏽♂️🇯🇵
$500 a month is crazy cheap for that
It’s pretty good right! And only about 15 minute walk to the town central train station. So happy with it.
Thanks so much for watching 🙋🏽♂️🇯🇵