Takashii, your interviews are really pleasant to watch. You come across as very kind/polite and also genuinely curious/interested in everyone you talk to. And it's nice to hear everyone's story with the extra questions you ask.
After living in Geneva, London and New York City I find Tokyo to be surprisingly ( very ) affordable. I ended up buying a house in Tokyo and Yamagata..for a small fraction of what I would've spent in those 3 cities !!
While I'm sure the apartments are fairly small in some other cities as well, it's important to note that the apartments in tokyo tend to be 15-25 square meters (160~270 square feet). So while you can get reasonable prices with tiny apartments, per square foot rent tends to be on the very expensive end. That said, once you go away from the inner city and consider older homes, space is much more affordable
It’s so interesting to see all the people with all the different spendings on living in Japan and also helped me because I want to go to university in Japan someday too and maybe even live in Japan.Nice Video Takashii!👍
It really depends on the region. Tokyo is definitely expensive, but other cities in Japan are not so expensive. Even Osaka the 2nd biggest city in Japan is much cheaper than Tokyo. For example, when I lived in Osaka, the average rent in Osaka was $500 a month, and food cost about $250 for three meals a day. So, on average, Japan is not as expensive as the USA or Europe. I've lived in California, New York and Sydney in Australia, and the cost of living in those places was roughly three times more expensive than in Osaka.
Agree. When compared to other western countries. If you are outside of Tokyo, then life in Japan is very affordable. For example my cost of living in Osaka is nearly half of what it was in the UK. But my quality of life is about a 100 times better in Japan.
Damn, I should’ve moved to Osaka instead of living in Tokyo. I think Tokyo is only slightly cheaper than Sydney (after AUD depreciation) and San Francisco. It’s mainly because the rent in Tokyo is high. But I am a fruit person and I think the prices of fruits here are much higher than other countries.
Japan is best in all aspects .I am living in japan for around 8 years now and I found it more peaceful than all. People are awesome and they dont interfere in your personal life. Its not too much expensive. You can easily find a job if you can speak Japnese ( N4 or N5 level) and English also helps you .Japnese Onsens are best nd you can have a good time there. Highly Recommendable Country.
@setsunaemblem probably only english teaching lol, or other jobs related to foreigners. Anything more and youll probably want to shoot towards N3-N2 level for your safety of mins
I've been to Tokyo several times. I find Tokyo to be quite affordable compared to other cities around the world that I've been to. My home city is San Francisco so I always use that as a base of financial references. Of course San Francisco is a very expensive city to live in compared to Tokyo.
@@aqua123670Americans earn about 50% more per capita than Japan.But Japan is also a developed country. San Francisco can't get 10 times more wages than Japan, bro.
you've become my favorite interviewer! Interesting topics and well put together videos without any theatrics, love it. Keep it up man! edit: I also find it interesting when people say japan is expensive despite being from another non-eu g7 nation cause it's pretty much impossible to get a 2 bedroom in a major city in the US for only 1k 😭
US 2 bedrooms and Japanese 2 bedrooms are really different. You should also watch other videos of Japanese apartment tour where you will find how amazingly small a Japanese apartment can be.
I've lived here for 30 years. Of course Tokyo is gonna be more expensive just like New York or London. But I live in the suburbs of Aichi, if I shop at the supermarket and cook at home it is so cheap. I can feed my family of four, two teenagers for less than 20 bucks a day. supermarket shelves are packed. Fresh food everywhere. For example: ham, eggs and toast with juice for breakfast. Udon noodles for lunch with tea. Rice, miso soup and kara-age with tea for dinner. Probably around ￥2000
Wow! 😱 すごい I wanna be able to live just like you. Except be able to work online from Japan and make money that way. But keep my expense super low while in Japan. Then save up money to travel the world with a Japanese wife.
I think the cost of Japan is similar to other G7 countries. But what I love about Japan is FREE transportation. ( if you are working, the company will pay for your transpo, upto 30,000yen)
@@takashiifromjapan if you wanna visit somewhere I definitely reccomend New Orleans. Lived there for like 4ish years and I loved every minute of it. It’s a tad expensive as theirs literally always somewhere to go or something to do but if you’re more of a homebody the cost of living isn’t that bad. When I was there Mardi Gras was crazy. Another one of my favorites was the red dress run. All the locals would dress up in red dresses and high heels and take to the streets in droves making the streets look like they’re running red with blood. It can def get crazy packed though in terms of people though as during Mardi Gras the streets would be so packed that just trying to cross the street would take you down two blocks just because the streets were literally a solid wall of people
Very helpful video for those who are planning to live and work in Japan. Let us continue to pray and hope for better days ahead. Manigong Bagong Taon sa lahat! (Happy New Year to everyone!)
@@takashiifromjapan that's great! But sadly, Covid cases are starting to rise again here, especially in Manila. Hopefully the numbers will drop again the soonest possible time. Stay safe and be healthy as always.
The cost of Tokyo is much lower than New York City or Boston. It is very difficult to find one bed room studio (not apartment) under $1600 in both cities. Usually one bedroom apartment costs at least $2200 per month.
Great stuff. I feel like i am on the street with you, listening in. Many people you talk to speak English, besides their native tongue, and also Japanese. So they can easily be trilingual. you are a real good interviewer and make interesting videos. Thanks
It's not because of anime I am trying to learn japanese now but because of waiting to come to japan in the future .. excited to go and eat food , shop for clothes art supplies ... it's so cool too because getting art supplies I can do manga etc for anime ...
The owner of the channel always seems to conduct interviews only in Tokyo, but he should explain that prices in Tokyo and the rest of Japan are different, from land prices to food costs to average wages.
It all depends where you live, how old the place is and how far it is from the station as well as how much you spend on your lifestyle and if you're along or supporting a family. I used to live in Los Angeles and the costs are similar to Tokyo. Apartments are smaller in Tokyo, but you can find a lot cheaper options (especially if you're outside of central Tokyo, whereas in Los Angeles rents only decrease a little moving outside of the central areas and commuting is much worse). Owning a car is more expensive in Tokyo, but you typically don't need to own one. You can find cheap food in Tokyo, but in general fresh food (fruit, veggies, meat) and foreign food is more expensive. When you're renting in Japan you have to put down a lot of money upfront and every two years when you renew your lease. In Los Angeles you only put down a deposit that you should get back if there's no damage. The other thing is that the pay in Tokyo is less than in Los Angeles. This is why it's about even for someone who is an office worker mid-career level. However, in Japan there is a lot more options to live cheaply and safely. It's a lot easier to live cheaply in Japan that I think any major city in the US. If you want to live with a little more amenities or conveniences then costs rise drastically. I don't know what it's like for the upper class though.
Tokyo is surprisingly affordable compared to a lot of other cities. Renting in high price areas is not so much of an issue since public transport is so efficient, food and clothing is cheap if you stay out of the touristy areas
If you have a choice, avoid Kanto (Tokyo area) and you will save a lot. I own my place, but in this building, facing the ocean ( close enough to throw a rock in it), 64 sqm. places go for about ¥65,000. It is rare, I know, but there are other options around here and it is just much cheaper than Kanto, but still major metro.
Another great video. I'm from Oahu Hawaii, Japan sounds amazingly cheap. Granted Hawaii is usually the most expensive everything in the US though. Examples: A cheap studio in Honolulu is about 1K a month but more realistically can run up to 1.5K- those are 250-400 square foot studios and the amenities vary depending on price. Honolulu also has the most expensive electricity of any major city in the US and the average electric bill is just over $400 a month. Groceries are also the most expensive of any State with the average spent a little more than 50% higher than the US average. Motely Fool had an article from 2022 with indexed spending and the top three States were: Hawaii (152.7) Alaska (129) New York (121.5) Hawaii also has the second highest overall tax burden. The paradise tax is for real lol. But I still consider myself lucky to live Hawaii.
I'm from NYC. I worked in Japan and found it to be cheaper than NYC. You don't have to pay a tip and the taxes are lower. Regarding learning Japanese... I studied Korean and Japanese. Korean was more difficult for me. The pronunciation is much more difficult. Korean grammar and writing has so many exceptions too.
Im planning a trip to japan when i'm 50 (in five years and if i can get the nerve to fly)and i hope to save up a huge amount of $$ so i can stay for about 2 weeks and be comfortable on spending and enjoying where ever locations i decide to go to.So this helps.
Japan seems less expensive than Hawaii. Rent in Hawaii seems higher. Maybe, I'll go teach English, Spanish or Hawaiian for those interested with my wife. Would be fun for a few years. I would learn Japanese, but at my age it would be difficult.
Your videos have been very insightful for me. I like getting an inside perspective on things in Japan and its always interesting to see what your average person has to say on the different issues you cover. Thanks for the interviews you actually manage to get and provide to us!
I live in a Provincial capital surrounded by mountains in northern Thailand. My monthly rent is only $96 USD, food is only $1 per entree! Super cheap and beautiful here with less people, mountains, flowers, trees and waterfalls.
Thats a very interesting Video!! When i am old enough, i will live in Japan. This Video helps me to find out, how much it costs to live in Japan. Really Nice Video!! ありがとうございます
I live in San Diego, CA, and I believe its about the same cost of living or cheaper 🤷🏻♀️ I think eating out is a big expense, especially alcohol drinks. We don’t have a good transportation system yet, so you must drive 95-99% of the time. Gas is so expensive right now $6.00/gal, and then car payment, food, etc is not cheap/easy to live here on a teacher salary.
Great video man, I like how you can approach everyone with the same curiosity and in such a genuine way that make them feel comfortable talking to you! i'm coming to japan very soon, thanks for the help!
I lived in Kawasaki, 15 minutes walk from Kawasaki station in one bedroom apartment. Relatively new building. I could get by with 2000$ per month. Half of that was rent and utilities.
Love these informative videos. Being able to make comparisons b/t countries when it comes to essential daily living is awesome and fascinating. I remember living in VA when I was younger and the cost of living was so high that people with corporate "good paying" jobs were living in tents in the forest. I expected something like that bc of how expensive Japan seems but it's far more manageable than I thought. In NC, a one bedroom apartment around 800+ sq. ft. can run you anywhere from $900-$1000+ but that's not even in the capital city. If you're talking capital, Raleigh, NC, however, the same would have you paying anywhere from $1500-$3000. In comparison, in Osaka, a comparable 80.12 m² (around 860 sq ft) will run you about ¥128,000 or $1100+.
Unfortunately in Kannapolis NC the rent's gone up like a rocket. an apartment I used to pay 900 dollars for is now like 1500. It's ridiculous. Not sure how much higher it can go.
I enjoy watching your videos, Sir Takashi. I can see different people living in Japan and it made me pursue to live and study masters in Japan in the near future. More videos to come
Having lived in Korea for a couple of years, I found Japan to be expensive in comparison, but at the time, I was just visiting Japan, so I had assumed I was in the “tourist trap” parts. Based on the people you interviewed though, the cost of living will be significantly higher than what I’m used to since I’ve been living in the Middle East for nearly 2 decades. Currently, I’m in Saudi Arabia and get a housing allowance that pays almost covers my rent, utilities and even internet for the year, but without the housing allowance, I would be spending 1800 Saudi riyals ($480 USD / ¥54,831 based on a currency conversion app) for a two bedroom apartment. Utilities tend to be included in the cost. I’ve lived in a few different places in Saudi Arabia and I can’t seem to recall there ever being a separate utility bill. For food, I tend to splurge because I hate cooking. I probably spend close to 2000SAR ($533 USD / ¥60,923). I’ve gotten a lot fatter since living here, so I need to go on a diet. 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣 For transportation, I spend almost as much on it as I do on food. I get a transportation allowance, but it’s a measly 500 SAR ($133 /¥15,231) a month, so it’s not useful for leasing a car. Public transport isn’t good where I’m at. The bus routes aren’t that and only run in a few select neighborhoods. The train is also doesn’t run where a good percentage of the population needs to go either, so they need to expand their public transportation routes a lot more. It would certainly help to decrease the traffic here. There are no bicycle paths for people to ride to work or to school, and who would want to especially in the summer when the temperature is like 45C / 113F? 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂 Right now, it’s 25C/ 77F, so when I visit Japan, it won’t be in the winter cuz I’ll freeze. 😂🤣😂🤣 Summer is my friend…although I wish I could come in the spring because I think I remember cherry blossoms bloom at that time.
Interesting video, there is a lot of difference between "developed countries" and "developing countries", here (in Santiago, Chile) I spend at most 450 USD in total (rent, food, etc)
If I ever had the chance to move to Japan I would go in a heartbeat!!! I currently live in a small town in Ontario Canada. I pay $2700 per month (rent) for a small 3 bedroom house, my electricity bill in winter is around $400-$500 per month, my food cost is around $500 to $600 per month, my car payment is $800 per month plus $200 car insurance... All this this and the average wage here in Ontario is $15.00 per hour. So that's around $4,600 per month for cost of living here and most people only make half that amount from employment. I love my country but its brutal trying to survive here.....
Lucky you get health care--getting sick in the USA drives many people into bankruptcy, which is nuts. Not saying you are lucky to have such high costs though!
It’s all about trade-offs. On Manhattan NYC the rent of a good apartment is about $4000, with far worse security/quietness/public health level etc than Tokyo…but correspondingly in USA it’s easier for software engineers to make higher salary.
It seems that Japan is way cheaper than where I live in California. Rent is really expensive here like around $2,500 to $3,500 a month. (Around ¥345,000 a month on rent alone) I’m considering moving to Japan so seeing that it is cheaper is kind of a relief 😂
Nah bs I live in Los Angeles and my rent is 1500, you can get a nice 1br for about 1800-2000 easy and a nice 2br for 2500 easy, compare this to the 15 sqm studios they're talking about in the video.
Kitsuki City is the cheapest. rural area and I think there are no job for foreigners. but rent is 90$ a month though its good apartment not old , within 15 years after construction. due to population is shrinking, owners are desperately down prices. Kitsuki City is called "retirees paradice" in Japanese retirees community. I think this info is just for Japanese people and I think foreigners don't know that. most of apartments are less than 200$. and most of it is good apartment. probably cost 600~800$ in Tokyo.
I just came across your channel, and it's quite good! So far, I've taught English in Korea, China, (and now) Taiwan. These days, I've gotten a bit interested in Japan, so I might make a move early next year. Videos like these help. Would you consider making a video where you ask foreigners how much they SAVE each month? I'm only saving $700 USD in Taiwan. Maybe I can do better in Japan (but not Tokyo.) Keep up the great work!
It’s cheaper than where I live now by a long shot so that is extremely appetizing for the wallet😌 I’m hoping to have a good remote job in my major where I won’t have to adapt to the working system. I don’t think I could ever be happy with the load of anxiety that would come along with a Japanese job
Interesting. Rent cheaper than Auckland, New Zealand. Power and gas cheaper, food definitely more expensive which surprises me. Transport cheaper there. Public transport in New Zealand is expensive and terrible. Examples, Easter weekend, 2022 all trains not working in Auckland, as doing work. This happens regularly.
Hi Takashii, this was one of my favorite interviews...I would really like to hear how it is with vegetarians and vegans in Japan, is it difficult to find a vegan restaurant, etc. Thank u for your effort...keep doing a good job.
My experience as a short term military contractor (2 months) was that hotels in tokyo (fussa city) were only around $60 USD a night for a buisness class room vs $130-250 a night in the states. Food was usually less than $40 USD per day for 3 meals eating out eating very well and having beer with meals. As a traveller I didn't have access to a kitchen. However, fruits & nuts were 10x more than California where I live. Overall it would cost me at least $150 more per day in my hometown to stay in a hotel & eat out. Tokyo was MUCH cheaper.
Student in Osaka here. Monthly fees are as such. Rent, utilities 37k Internet 5k Groceries (food, cleaning products, etc.) ~30k Travel 4k Gym 7.8k Phone 3.7k So overall not a lot, but then again I cook at home almost every day.
Its pretty much the same in all Countries: The bigger and more important a city is , the more expensive it is to live in. You will see a significant cost difference between a central city and small more rural townships in almost every country. But it seems like Japan has this cost increase in cities much better under control than other Nations. In general Japan is cheaper to live in than Germany. And it provides a significant higher standard of living.
No, Berlin is cheaper than Munich even though Berlin is bigger and more important, by a political point of view. Looking at the political importance the same goes in Switzerland for Zürich and Bern. So you definitely can not generalize it.
They said it's affordable to live there, but when they mentioned the apartment cost, I knew I could never afford to live there. Just the rent alone is 4x higher than my whole month salary as a public teacher in the Philippines. I still wish I could save up enough money in the future to visit Japan someday.
The Salary in Japan is a lot higher though. I think the hard part would be saving up for flights and moving costs and expenses until you get your first pay cheque but if you manage that then it should become affordable after that because you will make lots of money from your job.
Huh I am from Europe Almost every restaurant I go in Japan has traditional Japanese vegetarian food. the beauty of Japan is you can live 40 minutes commuting to Tokyo center cost like 20k yen a month ($200) or 3,8m ($38,000) Yen to buy an apartment with bath. (Saitama)
haha. Good vid. I love how vegetarians seem very disgusted Japan hasn't adjusted to their dietary preferences to their satisfaction, yet have lived there 8 years and can barely speak Japanese.
I was absolutely surprised by this interview! )) I used to think that the cost of living in Japan, especially in Tokyo very very high. But if you compare the price of rent and food (also in restaurants) in Moscow or Brighton (UK), where I'm living now - Tokyo is cheaper and very affordable.
Seems affordable for me. I'm now living in London and it's more expensive than in Japan. Although I haven't lived in Japan, I did travel Osaka, Tokyo, Kyoto etc before and I ate out every day. Compared to UK, the cost of eaten out and the quality of food, Japan is completely better. I miss Japan so much. I don't know how to move to Japan, but I hope I can live there in the future.
in my area in the US.. average rent for a small 500sqft apartment is about $1100 now... if the rent for a 2 bedroom house in Japan is only $1000, that's a great deal!
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Takashi is always hinting at them to learn Japanese and I'm loving it xD
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Takashii, your interviews are really pleasant to watch. You come across as very kind/polite and also genuinely curious/interested in everyone you talk to. And it's nice to hear everyone's story with the extra questions you ask.
Also very respectful too.
After living in Geneva, London and New York City I find Tokyo to be surprisingly ( very ) affordable. I ended up buying a house in Tokyo and Yamagata..for a small fraction of what I would've spent in those 3 cities !!
do you find new york more expensive than london or the other way round?
@@irbvek New York is slightly more expensive yet the quality of life is lower.
@@azabujuban-hito8085 I live in NY and its stupidly expensive...you need a really well paying job to even manage with the cost of everything...
@@carloslinares35 still cheaper then Australia
Ok show off
While I'm sure the apartments are fairly small in some other cities as well, it's important to note that the apartments in tokyo tend to be 15-25 square meters (160~270 square feet). So while you can get reasonable prices with tiny apartments, per square foot rent tends to be on the very expensive end. That said, once you go away from the inner city and consider older homes, space is much more affordable
The first couple interviewed were so adorable. I love their vibe.
It’s so interesting to see all the people with all the different spendings on living in Japan and also helped me because I want to go to university in Japan someday too and maybe even live in Japan.Nice Video Takashii!👍
Ohhhhh thank you so much !!
I hope you can come !
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Same, Japan is a dream country to attend university for weebs like us.
@@akibo5591 who is we, never say weeb again
@@person9931 What do you mean? Weeb is not a rude word.
China Vietnam and Korean friendship, interviewed
by the Japan, I like how the harmony vibe there 😊
It really depends on the region. Tokyo is definitely expensive, but other cities in Japan are not so expensive. Even Osaka the 2nd biggest city in Japan is much cheaper than Tokyo. For example, when I lived in Osaka, the average rent in Osaka was $500 a month, and food cost about $250 for three meals a day. So, on average, Japan is not as expensive as the USA or Europe.
I've lived in California, New York and Sydney in Australia, and the cost of living in those places was roughly three times more expensive than in Osaka.
I've lived here for 30 years. I totally agree.
Agree. When compared to other western countries. If you are outside of Tokyo, then life in Japan is very affordable. For example my cost of living in Osaka is nearly half of what it was in the UK. But my quality of life is about a 100 times better in Japan.
Damn, I should’ve moved to Osaka instead of living in Tokyo. I think Tokyo is only slightly cheaper than Sydney (after AUD depreciation) and San Francisco. It’s mainly because the rent in Tokyo is high.
But I am a fruit person and I think the prices of fruits here are much higher than other countries.
Bullshit
That's great 👍🏻
Japan is best in all aspects .I am living in japan for around 8 years now and I found it more peaceful than all. People are awesome and they dont interfere in your personal life. Its not too much expensive. You can easily find a job if you can speak Japnese ( N4 or N5 level) and English also helps you .Japnese Onsens are best nd you can have a good time there. Highly Recommendable Country.
What kinds of jobs are available for N4 or N5 levels
@setsunaemblem probably only english teaching lol, or other jobs related to foreigners.
Anything more and youll probably want to shoot towards N3-N2 level for your safety of mins
Lived in Japan for 8 years and never learned Japanese? what the...
Seriously
Honestly lol
Well it’s an extremely hard language to learn . Not only that since they’re English teachers they typically want them speaking only English
english and korean is totally different but i learned a little automatically
What??
Interesting to see them being candid or to see what japanese people or foreigners say , definitely caught my attention
I've been to Tokyo several times. I find Tokyo to be quite affordable compared to other cities around the world that I've been to. My home city is San Francisco so I always use that as a base of financial references. Of course San Francisco is a very expensive city to live in compared to Tokyo.
It's expensive compared to Dallas too!!! We are planning to move to Japan in a few years and these vids help loads.
But your can earn 10x more in SF.
also planing on moving to Japan, in the Future America has no animation jobs if they do they layoff ton of people.
@@aqua123670Americans earn about 50% more per capita than Japan.But Japan is also a developed country. San Francisco can't get 10 times more wages than Japan, bro.
you've become my favorite interviewer! Interesting topics and well put together videos without any theatrics, love it. Keep it up man!
edit: I also find it interesting when people say japan is expensive despite being from another non-eu g7 nation cause it's pretty much impossible to get a 2 bedroom in a major city in the US for only 1k 😭
US 2 bedrooms and Japanese 2 bedrooms are really different. You should also watch other videos of Japanese apartment tour where you will find how amazingly small a Japanese apartment can be.
@@minmonhein9445 compared to NY its still really good imo
Japan looks so clean. Even the sidewalks are spotless. incredible
Japan is a beautiful country.
I've lived here for 30 years. Of course Tokyo is gonna be more expensive just like New York or London. But I live in the suburbs of Aichi, if I shop at the supermarket and cook at home it is so cheap. I can feed my family of four, two teenagers for less than 20 bucks a day. supermarket shelves are packed. Fresh food everywhere. For example: ham, eggs and toast with juice for breakfast. Udon noodles for lunch with tea. Rice, miso soup and kara-age with tea for dinner. Probably around ￥2000
Oh I’m from Nagoya !!!!
@@takashiifromjapan 半田市で～す！Your videos are great keep up the good work! これからもよろしくお願いします!
@@takashiifromjapan oh you're from Nagoya, I'm actually planning to study at NU for Agricultural sciences is it any good?
Tokyo is no where near as expensive as NYC
Wow! 😱 すごい I wanna be able to live just like you. Except be able to work online from Japan and make money that way. But keep my expense super low while in Japan. Then save up money to travel the world with a Japanese wife.
This is good to hear when I was growing up Tokyo was famous for being the most expensive city in the world.
5:55 the girl in the brown jacket is so cute, her energy is contagious :')
Glad to know the expenses like Japan didn’t expect that affordable. Thanks for sharing !!!
I think the cost of Japan is similar to other G7 countries.
But what I love about Japan is FREE transportation. ( if you are working, the company will pay for your transpo, upto 30,000yen)
Oh yeah company pay you !
When I was working at McDonald’s
I used to get money for transportation and cycle to work lol
@@takashiifromjapan that was a smart move lol. 😅
in Europe you get paid for transportation too
@@bleromafia not in the UK... 🙄
@@bleromafia not in Germany
Its very interesting to be able to compare the cost of living in Japan to the United states. Thank you!
Thank you so much !!!
I want to go there one day
I hope I can go this year !
@@takashiifromjapan Yes, that would be lovely. Just be careful with covid. Its very bad here right now.
@@takashiifromjapan if you wanna visit somewhere I definitely reccomend New Orleans. Lived there for like 4ish years and I loved every minute of it. It’s a tad expensive as theirs literally always somewhere to go or something to do but if you’re more of a homebody the cost of living isn’t that bad. When I was there Mardi Gras was crazy. Another one of my favorites was the red dress run. All the locals would dress up in red dresses and high heels and take to the streets in droves making the streets look like they’re running red with blood. It can def get crazy packed though in terms of people though as during Mardi Gras the streets would be so packed that just trying to cross the street would take you down two blocks just because the streets were literally a solid wall of people
Very helpful video for those who are planning to live and work in Japan. Let us continue to pray and hope for better days ahead. Manigong Bagong Taon sa lahat! (Happy New Year to everyone!)
Thank you Lorenzo !!!
Thank you for supporting me last year !
I’ll go to Philippines this year !
@@takashiifromjapan that's great! But sadly, Covid cases are starting to rise again here, especially in Manila. Hopefully the numbers will drop again the soonest possible time. Stay safe and be healthy as always.
The cost of Tokyo is much lower than New York City or Boston. It is very difficult to find one bed room studio (not apartment) under $1600 in both cities. Usually one bedroom apartment costs at least $2200 per month.
that's exactly what rent is rn in LA, unless it's in a high crime area
Great stuff. I feel like i am on the street with you, listening in. Many people you talk to speak English, besides their native tongue, and also Japanese. So they can easily be trilingual. you are a real good interviewer and make interesting videos. Thanks
It's not because of anime I am trying to learn japanese now but because of waiting to come to japan in the future .. excited to go and eat food , shop for clothes art supplies ... it's so cool too because getting art supplies I can do manga etc for anime ...
Visting a country when you speak the country's language is way more fun, i'm trying to do that with South Korea
I'm learning Japanese now for when I retire to Japan takashi god bless you helped me a lot 🙏🏾💯👊🏾
thank you for this, ive been wanting to live in japan for so long so these videos help a lot when choosing what to do
I still want to go to Japan.
The owner of the channel always seems to conduct interviews only in Tokyo, but he should explain that prices in Tokyo and the rest of Japan are different, from land prices to food costs to average wages.
We learn a lot watching takashi videos , he does lot of research which means more hard work
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It all depends where you live, how old the place is and how far it is from the station as well as how much you spend on your lifestyle and if you're along or supporting a family. I used to live in Los Angeles and the costs are similar to Tokyo. Apartments are smaller in Tokyo, but you can find a lot cheaper options (especially if you're outside of central Tokyo, whereas in Los Angeles rents only decrease a little moving outside of the central areas and commuting is much worse). Owning a car is more expensive in Tokyo, but you typically don't need to own one. You can find cheap food in Tokyo, but in general fresh food (fruit, veggies, meat) and foreign food is more expensive. When you're renting in Japan you have to put down a lot of money upfront and every two years when you renew your lease. In Los Angeles you only put down a deposit that you should get back if there's no damage. The other thing is that the pay in Tokyo is less than in Los Angeles. This is why it's about even for someone who is an office worker mid-career level. However, in Japan there is a lot more options to live cheaply and safely. It's a lot easier to live cheaply in Japan that I think any major city in the US. If you want to live with a little more amenities or conveniences then costs rise drastically. I don't know what it's like for the upper class though.
I find it interesting how clearly both of the Americans in this video enunciate their words!
Waw it's a good example for living in Japan. Thank you for that vidoe❤ and happy new year for everyone🥂❤🥳
Ohhhh thank you so much !!!!
Tokyo is surprisingly affordable compared to a lot of other cities. Renting in high price areas is not so much of an issue since public transport is so efficient, food and clothing is cheap if you stay out of the touristy areas
thank you takashi you are doing an amazing job its amazing to hear people's experiences in tokyo
This is a very useful video for me because I plan to move to Tokyo, Japan around Spring 2023. ありがとうございます❣
If you have a choice, avoid Kanto (Tokyo area) and you will save a lot. I own my place, but in this building, facing the ocean ( close enough to throw a rock in it), 64 sqm. places go for about ¥65,000. It is rare, I know, but there are other options around here and it is just much cheaper than Kanto, but still major metro.
unfortunately most companies operate in Tokyo or Osaka, it is kind of tricky but you are completely right.
Another great video. I'm from Oahu Hawaii, Japan sounds amazingly cheap. Granted Hawaii is usually the most expensive everything in the US though. Examples:
A cheap studio in Honolulu is about 1K a month but more realistically can run up to 1.5K- those are 250-400 square foot studios and the amenities vary depending on price.
Honolulu also has the most expensive electricity of any major city in the US and the average electric bill is just over $400 a month.
Groceries are also the most expensive of any State with the average spent a little more than 50% higher than the US average. Motely Fool had an article from 2022 with indexed spending and the top three States were:
Hawaii (152.7)
Alaska (129)
New York (121.5)
Hawaii also has the second highest overall tax burden.
The paradise tax is for real lol. But I still consider myself lucky to live Hawaii.
I'm from NYC. I worked in Japan and found it to be cheaper than NYC. You don't have to pay a tip and the taxes are lower.
Regarding learning Japanese... I studied Korean and Japanese. Korean was more difficult for me. The pronunciation is much more difficult. Korean grammar and writing has so many exceptions too.
@manny US citizens pay taxes to home country no matter where in the world they reside. Unfortunately 😢
Im planning a trip to japan when i'm 50 (in five years and if i can get the nerve to fly)and i hope to save up a huge amount of $$ so i can stay for about 2 weeks and be comfortable on spending and enjoying where ever locations i decide to go to.So this helps.
Cool , I want to learn japanese to come explore in japan , it's beautiful and it's definitely a dream country to visit
Thank you !
Loved listening to the first couples experiences. They are so well travelled!
Japan seems less expensive than Hawaii. Rent in Hawaii seems higher. Maybe, I'll go teach English, Spanish or Hawaiian for those interested with my wife. Would be fun for a few years. I would learn Japanese, but at my age it would be difficult.
Your videos have been very insightful for me. I like getting an inside perspective on things in Japan and its always interesting to see what your average person has to say on the different issues you cover. Thanks for the interviews you actually manage to get and provide to us!
I live in a Provincial capital surrounded by mountains in northern Thailand. My monthly rent is only $96 USD, food is only $1 per entree! Super cheap and beautiful here with less people, mountains, flowers, trees and waterfalls.
Very help full vedio for those who are planning too come japan 🇯🇵
Thank you so much !
Thats a very interesting Video!! When i am old enough, i will live in Japan. This Video helps me to find out, how much it costs to live in Japan. Really Nice Video!! ありがとうございます
Thank you so much for watching too !!!!
your name doesn’t make sense. Asta is from Black Clover and Uzumaki is from Naruto.
@@roach9857 yeah i know😅 Naruto and black Clover are my favourite Animes. Thats why i take this name
@@Asta.Uzumaki oh ok nice
Please make a video about different salaries in Japan, varying by age and profession
I live in San Diego, CA, and I believe its about the same cost of living or cheaper 🤷🏻♀️ I think eating out is a big expense, especially alcohol drinks. We don’t have a good transportation system yet, so you must drive 95-99% of the time. Gas is so expensive right now $6.00/gal, and then car payment, food, etc is not cheap/easy to live here on a teacher salary.
the living costs in Tokyo are really similar to Berlin. But now the rent costs went up like SpaceX. Tokyo is a bit cheaper I think.
Great video man, I like how you can approach everyone with the same curiosity and in such a genuine way that make them feel comfortable talking to you! i'm coming to japan very soon, thanks for the help!
I lived in Kawasaki, 15 minutes walk from Kawasaki station in one bedroom apartment. Relatively new building. I could get by with 2000$ per month. Half of that was rent and utilities.
Thank you Takashii! I appreciate you asking the perfect questions!
Love these informative videos. Being able to make comparisons b/t countries when it comes to essential daily living is awesome and fascinating.
I remember living in VA when I was younger and the cost of living was so high that people with corporate "good paying" jobs were living in tents in the forest. I expected something like that bc of how expensive Japan seems but it's far more manageable than I thought.
In NC, a one bedroom apartment around 800+ sq. ft. can run you anywhere from $900-$1000+ but that's not even in the capital city. If you're talking capital, Raleigh, NC, however, the same would have you paying anywhere from $1500-$3000.
In comparison, in Osaka, a comparable 80.12 m² (around 860 sq ft) will run you about ¥128,000 or $1100+.
Unfortunately in Kannapolis NC the rent's gone up like a rocket. an apartment I used to pay 900 dollars for is now like 1500. It's ridiculous. Not sure how much higher it can go.
Interesting video, thank you for sharing. Although I’ve never lived in Japan, I find it an affordable holiday destination from the UK.
I enjoy watching your videos, Sir Takashi. I can see different people living in Japan and it made me pursue to live and study masters in Japan in the near future. More videos to come
"Some old people." Gee. That's a very polite and elegant way of putting it.
What you talking about?
Having lived in Korea for a couple of years, I found Japan to be expensive in comparison, but at the time, I was just visiting Japan, so I had assumed I was in the “tourist trap” parts. Based on the people you interviewed though, the cost of living will be significantly higher than what I’m used to since I’ve been living in the Middle East for nearly 2 decades. Currently, I’m in Saudi Arabia and get a housing allowance that pays almost covers my rent, utilities and even internet for the year, but without the housing allowance, I would be spending 1800 Saudi riyals ($480 USD / ¥54,831 based on a currency conversion app) for a two bedroom apartment. Utilities tend to be included in the cost. I’ve lived in a few different places in Saudi Arabia and I can’t seem to recall there ever being a separate utility bill. For food, I tend to splurge because I hate cooking. I probably spend close to 2000SAR ($533 USD / ¥60,923). I’ve gotten a lot fatter since living here, so I need to go on a diet. 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣 For transportation, I spend almost as much on it as I do on food. I get a transportation allowance, but it’s a measly 500 SAR ($133 /¥15,231) a month, so it’s not useful for leasing a car.
Public transport isn’t good where I’m at. The bus routes aren’t that and only run in a few select neighborhoods. The train is also doesn’t run where a good percentage of the population needs to go either, so they need to expand their public transportation routes a lot more. It would certainly help to decrease the traffic here. There are no bicycle paths for people to ride to work or to school, and who would want to especially in the summer when the temperature is like 45C / 113F? 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂 Right now, it’s 25C/ 77F, so when I visit Japan, it won’t be in the winter cuz I’ll freeze. 😂🤣😂🤣 Summer is my friend…although I wish I could come in the spring because I think I remember cherry blossoms bloom at that time.
you are legend
Japan is pretty cheap compared to many places. The middle east is just a trash can so dont compare to that
I pay $710 for an efficiency...and I'm in Iowa where we have some of the lowest living costs in the US lol
My English 😭
Gross, SA has the worst human rights abuses in the world. Shame on you
How sweet, they finish each others’ sentences
this explains a lot thank for this video now am satisfied with all types of prices and understanding its value 🤩👍🏼😊
Thankyou for these kinds of videos. It really helps a lot if youre going to go to Japan.
Thanks for making these, very insightful.
Interesting video, there is a lot of difference between "developed countries" and "developing countries", here (in Santiago, Chile) I spend at most 450 USD in total (rent, food, etc)
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Compared to many large cities in the U.S., Japan seems to be very affordable in comparison. I would love to live there!
If I ever had the chance to move to Japan I would go in a heartbeat!!! I currently live in a small town in Ontario Canada. I pay $2700 per month (rent) for a small 3 bedroom house, my electricity bill in winter is around $400-$500 per month, my food cost is around $500 to $600 per month, my car payment is $800 per month plus $200 car insurance... All this this and the average wage here in Ontario is $15.00 per hour. So that's around $4,600 per month for cost of living here and most people only make half that amount from employment. I love my country but its brutal trying to survive here.....
Agreed. I'm in Calgary and CA is horrendously expensive.
Lucky you get health care--getting sick in the USA drives many people into bankruptcy, which is nuts. Not saying you are lucky to have such high costs though!
$2700 a month for a 3 bedroom is nice. I pay $2100 for a one bedroom apartment.
The Chinese, Vietnamese, and Korean all live so far apart from each other - Kagoshima (far south), Sapporo (far north), and Yokohama (central).
Excellent video. And your English is excellent! Thanks for sharing.
It’s all about trade-offs. On Manhattan NYC the rent of a good apartment is about $4000, with far worse security/quietness/public health level etc than Tokyo…but correspondingly in USA it’s easier for software engineers to make higher salary.
It seems that Japan is way cheaper than where I live in California. Rent is really expensive here like around $2,500 to $3,500 a month. (Around ¥345,000 a month on rent alone) I’m considering moving to Japan so seeing that it is cheaper is kind of a relief 😂
Nah bs I live in Los Angeles and my rent is 1500, you can get a nice 1br for about 1800-2000 easy and a nice 2br for 2500 easy, compare this to the 15 sqm studios they're talking about in the video.
@@maimonguy123 I live in the bay 😂 cheapest apartment near me is 2k for a 1 room studio cuz hella mfs movin here for Silicon Valley
@@maimonguy123 But you right tho the apartments in Japan are small asf
To be fair, California has pretty high cost of living compared to the rest of the US, but it is interesting to hear how it compares to Japan
Kitsuki City is the cheapest. rural area and I think there are no job for foreigners. but rent is 90$ a month though its good apartment not old , within 15 years after construction. due to population is shrinking, owners are desperately down prices. Kitsuki City is called "retirees paradice" in Japanese retirees community.
I think this info is just for Japanese people and I think foreigners don't know that. most of apartments are less than 200$. and most of it is good apartment. probably cost 600~800$ in Tokyo.
Enjoying your interviews, Takashii, keep up a good work.
Another very useful and informative video thanks takashi and happy new year 🎉 ✨ 🎊🎉🎊🎉🎀
Thank you so much
Happy new year !!!!
I love your videos, thank you! Visiting in October!
The first couple look so cool
I just came across your channel, and it's quite good! So far, I've taught English in Korea, China, (and now) Taiwan. These days, I've gotten a bit interested in Japan, so I might make a move early next year. Videos like these help.
Would you consider making a video where you ask foreigners how much they SAVE each month? I'm only saving $700 USD in Taiwan. Maybe I can do better in Japan (but not Tokyo.)
Keep up the great work!
Very informative video. Thank you for sharing, Sir. Best wishes.
It’s cheaper than where I live now by a long shot so that is extremely appetizing for the wallet😌 I’m hoping to have a good remote job in my major where I won’t have to adapt to the working system. I don’t think I could ever be happy with the load of anxiety that would come along with a Japanese job
Nice seeing someone from chicago over there. Represent represent!!
Another great video ! Thank you.
Thank you !
Interesting. Rent cheaper than Auckland, New Zealand. Power and gas cheaper, food definitely more expensive which surprises me. Transport cheaper there. Public transport in New Zealand is expensive and terrible. Examples, Easter weekend, 2022 all trains not working in Auckland, as doing work. This happens regularly.
Hi Takashii, this was one of my favorite interviews...I would really like to hear how it is with vegetarians and vegans in Japan, is it difficult to find a vegan restaurant, etc. Thank u for your effort...keep doing a good job.
My experience as a short term military contractor (2 months) was that hotels in tokyo (fussa city) were only around $60 USD a night for a buisness class room vs $130-250 a night in the states. Food was usually less than $40 USD per day for 3 meals eating out eating very well and having beer with meals. As a traveller I didn't have access to a kitchen. However, fruits & nuts were 10x more than California where I live. Overall it would cost me at least $150 more per day in my hometown to stay in a hotel & eat out. Tokyo was MUCH cheaper.
Ah cool, what exactly do you do as a military contractor btw?
Student in Osaka here. Monthly fees are as such.
Rent, utilities 37k
Internet 5k
Groceries (food, cleaning products, etc.) ~30k
Travel 4k
Gym 7.8k
Phone 3.7k
So overall not a lot, but then again I cook at home almost every day.
Its pretty much the same in all Countries:
The bigger and more important a city is , the more expensive it is to live in.
You will see a significant cost difference between a central city and small more rural townships in almost every country. But it seems like Japan has this cost increase in cities much better under control than other Nations.
In general Japan is cheaper to live in than Germany. And it provides a significant higher standard of living.
No, Berlin is cheaper than Munich even though Berlin is bigger and more important, by a political point of view. Looking at the political importance the same goes in Switzerland for Zürich and Bern. So you definitely can not generalize it.
Another great video, thanks for the upload to share with everyone!
They said it's affordable to live there, but when they mentioned the apartment cost, I knew I could never afford to live there. Just the rent alone is 4x higher than my whole month salary as a public teacher in the Philippines. I still wish I could save up enough money in the future to visit Japan someday.
The Salary in Japan is a lot higher though. I think the hard part would be saving up for flights and moving costs and expenses until you get your first pay cheque but if you manage that then it should become affordable after that because you will make lots of money from your job.
Huh I am from Europe Almost every restaurant I go in Japan has traditional Japanese vegetarian food. the beauty of Japan is you can live 40 minutes commuting to Tokyo center cost like 20k yen a month ($200) or 3,8m ($38,000) Yen to buy an apartment with bath. (Saitama)
Finally, you Interviewed Guys from My University too. :D
東京は高いからなぁ。東京出身で今は愛知にいますが、如何に東京が高かったかこっちに来て実感しました。
2年間の英語専門学校を卒業してから30年以上経つけど、彼らの喋っていることはほとんど分かります。というか、丁寧な発音と簡単な英語なのに、多くの人が彼らが何を喋ってるか分からない6年間の英語教育はやっぱり問題ですよね。もっとも30年間英語には一切関わりがないから、何を言ってるか分かるけどたぶん喋れない。
中国人の彼女は日本語が上手ですね。最後の彼は5年東京にいて日本語を覚えなくても暮らしているのは強者すぎる😁でも日本人にも分かりやすい英語を喋っているという感じはする。最初のベジタリアンの男性、「キリスト先生」って呼ばれているような気がする。
Takashii, you have great content. :)
I love your street interviews - and your English is really good. Keep it up!
Much love from the USA
haha. Good vid. I love how vegetarians seem very disgusted Japan hasn't adjusted to their dietary preferences to their satisfaction, yet have lived there 8 years and can barely speak Japanese.
Great knowledge 🎉❤
I was absolutely surprised by this interview! )) I used to think that the cost of living in Japan, especially in Tokyo very very high. But if you compare the price of rent and food (also in restaurants) in Moscow or Brighton (UK), where I'm living now - Tokyo is cheaper and very affordable.
ı am happy for the found you ,this man useful for who wants go to japan
i agree, Tokyo is affordable. London and Hong Kong are expensive.
Seems affordable for me. I'm now living in London and it's more expensive than in Japan. Although I haven't lived in Japan, I did travel Osaka, Tokyo, Kyoto etc before and I ate out every day. Compared to UK, the cost of eaten out and the quality of food, Japan is completely better.
I miss Japan so much. I don't know how to move to Japan, but I hope I can live there in the future.
You also have to consider the average income of Tokyo compared to places like UK that has higher costs.
Thanks for the video from Istanbul :)
I know it's not the topic but I love that first couple. They look so good together, both very arty types and great chemistry. Very inspiring.
Me and children love Japan for their scenery and food .
in my area in the US.. average rent for a small 500sqft apartment is about $1100 now... if the rent for a 2 bedroom house in Japan is only $1000, that's a great deal!