JAPAN APARTMENT TOUR | FAMILY OF 7
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- Опубліковано 16 жов 2024
- Here's a look at our apartment here in Japan. This is where we'll be living for the next three years. I can't wait to really get things organized and decorated once the rest of our furniture arrives!
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Wow! I’ve been subscribed since you moved and can I just say THANK YOU for your service. We often thank our military men but I just realized I’ve never had the chance to thank the wives for all their sacrifice and service as well. So thank you so much for all that you do, for your flexibility (to move across the world!) and your commitment to your husband and thereby extension, our country. It’s not easy to pickup your whole life and live in a foreign country - your moving process alone proves that! God has called you to an honorable work in serving your family and your country and I pray He blesses you and your family abundantly and continues to give you His strength as you lean on Him during this sojourn you’re on. 💛
That means so much, thank you. We have seen God’s faithfulness over and over and are definitely continuing to rely on Him during this crazy season. 💕
Thanks so much for sharing! I love the flooring. I’m excited to see how you arrange everything!
Thanks! I like it too. ☺️ It can feel overwhelming at times to organize a new space, but I also enjoy the process of seeing it all come together. Can’t wait to see your new little guy! 🥰
I thank you and your husband for your service and sacrifice to our country! My 19 year old son who is active duty in the Army is moving to Japan in July for his 1st duty assignment, Camp Zama. I caught notice of your video bc of his future move and service. Super proud of him, Thank you.
Thanks so much Trish! I hope he has a safe/smooth move. I hear only positive things about being stationed here in Japan. I hope it’s a wonderful experience for him.
Great quarters - how nice that you have a double space renovated into a single family space! We had some similar features in our 1950's Okinawa home, but yours looks much newer. We also used the high closet spaces for suitcases, as well as off-season or hand-me-down clothes that didn't fit anyone just yet. Totally jealous of your pantry. We had to create a pantry in our laundry room in Okinawa. Your new couch system looks fun! It looks like it will work really well for your family. I hope you are meeting some great people already!
Thanks Becky! It does have some really great features. 🤗 We’re actually living next door to the base chaplain and their four kids. Both of our neighbors are very nice. I’m hoping to keep making new connections as time allows.
It looks like a really nice big apartment. Loved the tour and can't wait to see how it all comes together. I love organizing new spaces so I'd have so much fun with it, but I know it can be overwhelming too especially with little kids running around. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks! I’m the same; I enjoy organizing too. I struggle with being patient and doing just a little at a time. My go get um attitude wants to go all in and get everything finished right now. But that’s not realistic for our situation. 😉😂 I definitely see lots of trips to the Japanese dollar store “Daiso” in my future though!
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Thanks for watching and for the kind words! Have a great weekend. 🤗
So interesting to see your apartment in Japan! I hope you are all adjusting well and enjoying this season you're in. 😊
Thanks Ashley! It will definitely take some time, but I think we’re adjusting well so far. We’re eager to get the rest of our household goods delivered and the apartment set up/organized.
I really love that large pantry! Such nice space.
Thank you! I really is perfect for our large family! 🤗🙌🏻
Beautiful apartment! I love how you can control the temperature for each room.
Thanks! 🤗 That has been a nice feature to have so far.
That was also a favorite of mine
It is a super cute apartment! Thank you sharing.
Wow! That place is HUGE! How long do they give you when you arrive until he has to report to work?
Right!? We never could have gotten something this big out in town. He was able to take some “leave” time, but there is a report date that is written into the orders. He just “checked in” to his new job on Thursday this week. We both completed orientation and got our Japanese licenses as well, so now this week we hope to get a van!
It looks great. The flooring is gorgeous. I hope you can get settled in soon. Best wishes.
Thanks so much! 🤗
Very spacious! How nice. I’m sure you’ll get it all beautified when all your stuff arrives. 😊❤️ Thanks for sharing! It’s always interesting to see what things are like other places. I assume you’ll stay in this apartment for your entire 3 year assignment there?
Thanks; I’m sure excited to get it decorated. We could potentially get our household goods items by the end of the month. 🤗🙌🏻 The current plan is to be in this apartment for the next three years.
What a great space! Can't wait to see what you do with it once you get the rest of your things 🥰
Thanks Lauren! We’re interested to see how it will all fit. 🤣🤣
Wow Never thought an apartment could be so big!! I’m pretty sure the duplex my husband and I live in over in Australia is the size of your living area 😬 looking forward to how you organise and furnish it.
We were very thankful they had housing that could accommodate our large family! Our unit used to be two 2 bedroom apartments before they renovated it into a four bedroom. Anything we would have rented out in town would have been much smaller, so we’re glad to have the space! Back when we were are family of three we lived in a one bedroom apartment; so I’ve done “tiny house” living too. 😂
Wow! I’m Surprised by how big the kitchen is!
Right!? When they converted/renovated this unit, they did a great job making the main living space feel open and inviting. 👏🏻👍🏻
What an amazing setup for your family! Just an idea, but could you use one of the shelves in the pantry for the microwave and toaster oven? Are there plugs in there? Can’t wait to see the place as you get settled in!
Thanks Jennifer! I love that idea of having it in the pantry, unfortunately they didn’t put a plug in there. 🤪 That would have been a great solution!
Looks lovely, Deanne!
Thanks; I think it’ll be a good place for us. We’re very thankful! 🙏🏻🙌🏻
Awww you made me miss Homeschool for five minutes lol. I'm honestly excited to have the oldest in dodea and the youngest in Korean school. It's been a nice little break, but my brain is still in homeschool mode sometimes 🥰
The loaner furniture looks good!
🤣🤣 The schools here seem really nice! Homeschool isn’t for everyone or every season. Glad you’re happy with the school options there in Korea. 🤗💕 The loaner furniture has been nice to have, but I’m looking forward to our king bed arriving. 🤣
@@CalledtoCultivate yeah, I was really gadfly to have our furniture back! But if curse thankful for what they owned it to us. But yes, my king size bed felt like heaven lol.
wow this is a huge apartment! was this base housing?
It is base housing. They converted two 2 bedroom units into a four bedroom. 🤗 We’re very grateful they could accommodate our family.
I’m moving to Japan too, in seven days!
Awesome! I hope all your traveling goes smoothly. 🤗
How long will you be living in Japan?
Three years! Hopefully that’ll be enough time to travel and make some fun memories. 🤗💕
Do your US appliances work in Japan? I would’ve thought it would be slightly different wattages or plugs.
They do work. We live on base, so there are American plugs in our apartment. That being said they don’t run at exactly the same power we’re used to. For example, the microwave takes more time to reheat food and the clock on the oven doesn’t keep time accurately. 😂 But I’m just glad we didn’t have to buy converters or all new Japanese appliances!
What floor are you on? Is it hard to navigate the coming & going with your children in tow when yo buy groceries and such?
It hasn’t been too bad. We purchased a collapsible wagon that has been helpful. They also have shopping carts outside our building that we can use to unload our vehicles. So far with the elevator we’re managing just fine. 🤗
Out of curiosity since the closets are the same size should the boys and girls go next to each other by the toy closet and the smaller room where the boys currently are be the nursery? Or did they all choose their rooms?
We definitely considered that arrangement as well. We’ll make the final determination when our hhg arrive. We weren’t sure about having the nursery being right off the main living space; if that would make it more difficult for her to sleep at nap and nighttime. Lots of variables to consider! 😉👍🏻
Do those top pieces fall off the nugget when you lean back?
After some research, we purchased the “double brushed” fabric covers for the nuggets. It offers more resistance to sliding. So while it will fall with enough force, it can withstand reclining back on it to watch a show. We also have really liked setting them up in a hammock type arrangement. In the end I really wanted our home to offer plenty of indoor entertainment during the rainy season, when it’ll be challenging to go outside. I think these will be thoroughly enjoyed! 😂🙌🏻
Did you take any small appliances with you in your checked luggage
Yes, we brought an instant pot and a skillet in one of our many checked bins. Fortunately our express shipment made it to Japan before us and we were able to get those items a few days after we arrived.
Any suggestions for me as I start to organize/decorate?? 💁🏼♀️
Definitely check out the 100yen store, jusco and daiso
How long does it take to get your household items?
It varies greatly; we were very fortunate to get our household goods in two months which is pretty fast! I’ve heard it take up to 6 months for some families. There are so many things that impact the turn around time.