This is the most valuable house I´ve ever seen. And there is almost nothing to steal from it. That makes it pure art for me. The multi-million-mansions in Hollywood and LA can`t keep up with this. It´s simply beautiful!
Very nice house. But I was shocked about your comments about the kitchen, the lamp and the “reason” why taking shoes off. For me this sounded disrespectful. Japan has a bath-culture of thousands of years, in times where in Europe nobody washed themselves and the US didn’t exist yet....And yes there are hygienic reasons not to wear shoes inside the the house. Very interesting to be able to view a traditional house.
When we visit many temples, monasteries, mosques and many Spiritual sanctuaries, homes in oriental/Asia countries..... Everyone takes off shoes before entering. Yes, no wearing outdoor shoes once INSIDE... 🙏☯️🪷🛐🌻
Everybody washed themselves everywhere, when it was possible. Ever heard of Roman bath-houses. The shoe thing is just peculiar and more specific for Japan. It is done elsewhere too but less strict. Temples in Europe were build as being outside (used/open 24/7 for living originally) so shoes are alowed. It's also more a spiritual thing to wash hand and feet before entering temples in most non christian beliefs. Apart from this it can be viewed as somewhat practical historically, as in keeping dust and dirt out. But there are other solutiions for that used everywhere else, making the strict Japanese part just "tradition", nothing more.
The property and the houses are beautiful, but damn I seriously wish he knew more about it. I wanted to know more about the functions of the rooms, the history of the family or entity that owned it, who built it, the architectural designs, who that man is in the giant portrait, the meaning behind some of the decorations. Dude's just fumbling through the property making guesses about what's what.
This video was randomly recommended to me and was quite the trip - enjoyable and made me giggle a lot. It does make you appreciate that there is a beauty to the the traditional housing
Admire your efforts for conservation and ecology. Joetsu is a great area to ride around, and in summer I've met Japanese and foreign cycle tourists in Joetsu. The 日本海 (Nihonkai, Sea of Japan) coast of Japan has a special feeling and energy, ranging from blizzard storms with purple lightning and thunder that howl across from Siberia to long, fine, sparkling summer days.Russia, South Korea, North Korea and China are not far across the sea, and things from those countries frequently wash up along the beaches of Joetsu.
I’m inspired by your actions and initiatives to conserve the traditional houses. I’ve always wined about how Japan for better and worse lost the old fashioned traditional housings and technologies, but seeing you taking actions is very inspiring and I’ll do something myself to help conserve them!
The butsudan in this house is truly something else. But understandable that this is a very rich persons house, the attention to housing the spirit tablets and pictures of the family would have been immense, so to minimize that would be very disrespectful. The reason why everything is gold is because it correlates with the belief in the Pure Land and the light of wisdom of the Buddha in Golden rays. Thanks for the tour.
I have never seen a westerner wearing a pair of geta, which you seem quite familiar with and comfortable in. The original owner of the house must have been extraordinarily wealthy man with exceptional taste. You may wish to present this gorgeous mansion as 豪邸 rather than 高級お屋敷.
Ok let me say this.. the guest house looking that maculate! Its breathtaking! Honestly the Cuda (How closed captioning is spelling it) I'd love to have a simple home built like that. Each one of these homes has great appeal. So detailed and always a REASON to be made the way they are.
Yes. Preserving the house but also really updating it to make it fit for 21st-century living. That will definitely be crucial going forward in order to attract actually Japanese people back to these old properties, even if they are outside of the cities. Let alone people immigrating from other countries. Thankfully, it does seem like some people are trying to do so. We just need the number to increase by the thousands.
amazing video even though i thought i done great research i still found new info like the summer shoji that was brilliant. i grew up in the middle east where its so hot. i often wonder was it that hot in Japan. do those techniques work. still very smart and beautiful no doubt
Mr. Chris I think you need to sit down and have a cup of green tea. The floor hall is called Engawa also all those sliding doors can change the room for a purpose and to tell you the truth what are you trying to explain to me?
I'm sorry but seen better Japanese house tours. Beautiful house restoration but Doesnt sound like this guy knows much about them. Was painful to listen to. 'Big entrance for cars.. no.. before cars.Ricksaws drop off here.' Like it's unusual for a house in an era of horses not to have a tall portico. No garage? would that be a stable then 🤔 It's lovely but it's only 100 years old, my home in the UK is over 180 years old😂 Even I know hallways are called Engawa.🙄
Почему? Мы никогда не начинаем первыми. Поэтому молчи лучше на своём месте. Напомни мне, какая страна использовала ядерное оружие, и кто начал войну в 2014 году на Украине? Подскажу: это одна и та же страна. ;) Учи историю своего позора, лузер.
This is the most valuable house I´ve ever seen. And there is almost nothing to steal from it. That makes it pure art for me. The multi-million-mansions in Hollywood and LA can`t keep up with this. It´s simply beautiful!
Smart man guy
7:45 大きいけどお風呂ではないですね。ただの睡蓮鉢か生活用水を井戸から汲んで貯めておく場所（非常消火用を兼ねる）か、もしかしたら水琴窟（水で音を奏でて楽しむもの）が近くにあったのかもしれません。あと窓ガラスですが外側は当時だと全て木戸であったと思われます。内側のガラスは当時は普通の障子か、飾り障子と思われます。ルームライトも新しいものです。古い部分を残しつつ少しづつ近代化していった建物で素敵です。
oh dear, I'm so obsessed with the rich Japanese culture. Such beautiful traditional architectural design of buildings.
I’m in awe at this house. Just a beautiful, functional work of art and engineering.
Very nice house. But I was shocked about your comments about the kitchen, the lamp and the “reason” why taking shoes off. For me this sounded disrespectful. Japan has a bath-culture of thousands of years, in times where in Europe nobody washed themselves and the US didn’t exist yet....And yes there are hygienic reasons not to wear shoes inside the the house. Very interesting to be able to view a traditional house.
When we visit many temples, monasteries, mosques and many Spiritual sanctuaries, homes in oriental/Asia countries..... Everyone takes off shoes before entering. Yes, no wearing outdoor shoes once INSIDE...
🙏☯️🪷🛐🌻
Everybody washed themselves everywhere, when it was possible. Ever heard of Roman bath-houses. The shoe thing is just peculiar and more specific for Japan. It is done elsewhere too but less strict. Temples in Europe were build as being outside (used/open 24/7 for living originally) so shoes are alowed. It's also more a spiritual thing to wash hand and feet before entering temples in most non christian beliefs. Apart from this it can be viewed as somewhat practical historically, as in keeping dust and dirt out. But there are other solutiions for that used everywhere else, making the strict Japanese part just "tradition", nothing more.
The property and the houses are beautiful, but damn I seriously wish he knew more about it. I wanted to know more about the functions of the rooms, the history of the family or entity that owned it, who built it, the architectural designs, who that man is in the giant portrait, the meaning behind some of the decorations. Dude's just fumbling through the property making guesses about what's what.
Yes, I noticed he was guessing a lot. Made me stop the video.
Thanks UA-cam for algorithms… I’m interest in the rejuvenation of preserving these homes. This is a stunning home.
This video was randomly recommended to me and was quite the trip - enjoyable and made me giggle a lot. It does make you appreciate that there is a beauty to the the traditional housing
Admire your efforts for conservation and ecology. Joetsu is a great area to ride around, and in summer I've met Japanese and foreign cycle tourists in Joetsu. The 日本海 (Nihonkai, Sea of Japan) coast of Japan has a special feeling and energy, ranging from blizzard storms with purple lightning and thunder that howl across from Siberia to long, fine, sparkling summer days.Russia, South Korea, North Korea and China are not far across the sea, and things from those countries frequently wash up along the beaches of Joetsu.
I’m inspired by your actions and initiatives to conserve the traditional houses. I’ve always wined about how Japan for better and worse lost the old fashioned traditional housings and technologies, but seeing you taking actions is very inspiring and I’ll do something myself to help conserve them!
The beauty of this house in its simplicity and materials is incredible. On an historical point of view, it would be a shame not to conserve it.
The butsudan in this house is truly something else. But understandable that this is a very rich persons house, the attention to housing the spirit tablets and pictures of the family would have been immense, so to minimize that would be very disrespectful.
The reason why everything is gold is because it correlates with the belief in the Pure Land and the light of wisdom of the Buddha in Golden rays.
Thanks for the tour.
I have never seen a westerner wearing a pair of geta, which you seem quite familiar with and comfortable in. The original owner of the house must have been extraordinarily wealthy man with exceptional taste. You may wish to present this gorgeous mansion as 豪邸 rather than 高級お屋敷.
Ok let me say this.. the guest house looking that maculate! Its breathtaking! Honestly the Cuda (How closed captioning is spelling it) I'd love to have a simple home built like that. Each one of these homes has great appeal. So detailed and always a REASON to be made the way they are.
保坂邸素敵ですね❣️
西脇邸は中越地震で壊れた部分が沢山あるので残っていれば広いお屋敷でした
保坂邸UA-camで見られてよかったです✨✨✨
Well, it's good to know I have inspired someone. Best way to conserve one is to get one and use it for its original intended purpose--a house!
Is it for sale
Yes. Preserving the house but also really updating it to make it fit for 21st-century living. That will definitely be crucial going forward in order to attract actually Japanese people back to these old properties, even if they are outside of the cities. Let alone people immigrating from other countries. Thankfully, it does seem like some people are trying to do so. We just need the number to increase by the thousands.
車寄せだけでも人が住めるような豪華な家ですね。
It’s like having your home inside a greenhouse. Way ahead of it’s time. 👍🏻❤️
Great show, thanks for shering
Thank you for the amazing tour! Such a lovely house. Would love to retire to a quiet village in a house much like this.
Good God, the crane landing just at they were walking by left me with my mouth agape.
Wonderful video, good sir!
The house is stunning - I’d love an update ❤
Great video Phillips san!
Beautiful houses, very nice video 😊
Wow the house looks absolutely stunning
The house looks like it's built in Taisho or Shōwa era.
17:00: That toilet is considered (As my personal opinion) "off the rails" for me becuase of its deisgner
Wow beautiful house.
This is an awesome house, very 👍 nice!!!
beautiful. i will spend the rest of my life rebuilding one if I can
石曽根様、この間西脇邸を隅々まで案内して頂いてありがとうございました。願ったりかなったりでした。上越へお越しの際はぜひお立ち寄り下さい。
beautiful house !
Absolutely incredible.
Beautiful house ❤
Those shades are beyond awesome 😀
Oh man, that kitchen.... no....
A fascinating video, very nicely done.
立派な家ですね！
Off of the beaten track is where the MOST interesting things are found.
❤️
素晴らしいです
It's just fabulous!
I just wondering why is he wearing this outfit? Why he has to make so obvius that he is a explorer and is about to enter a florest XD lol
The... colonial... hat... but hey you're clearly super enthusiastic about the culture so I guess it must have been a fashion misfire.
beautiful beyond belief
tell me how do you find this house? and what city of this?
Good on you Chris. What did you do with the Jaguar??
planning on moving to Japan permantly later this year
amazing video even though i thought i done great research i still found new info like the summer shoji that was brilliant. i grew up in the middle east where its so hot. i often wonder was it that hot in Japan. do those techniques work. still very smart and beautiful no doubt
the guest house you showed at the beginning, would it be for sale?
was waiting to see the bathtub
I think it would be better with Plaster ceiling, stronger tones of brown and modern bathroom.
Fabulous
Lovely.
Its sooo beautiful omg i love the brown shades so calm
Lovely
So they used the green house principle that some rich people have done.
What’s with the pith helmet, Morton Stanley?
How do I find a place like this in Japan ?
I want to know too. Does this beautiful house have locks? I want to live in Japan❤
é luxo
Maintenance costs must be insane?
May house from ToToRo :)
Quando devi fare un tour di una casa alle 8 ma alle 8:30 hai un safari
commendable comment 😂
interesting
Everything is nice, but I just don't like sleeping on the floor all the time.
In Japanese houses there is no bed.
I don’t like that carpet on the floor.
Which camera do you use?
この屋敷の格式はそれほど高くない。柱が細すぎるし、柱の材質が柾目でない。天井が低すぎる。柱に釘隠しなどの装飾がぜんぜん無い。
Mr. Chris I think you need to sit down and have a cup of green tea. The floor hall is called Engawa also all those sliding doors can change the room for a purpose and to tell you the truth what are you trying to explain to me?
My land sold by white gouse GRUL
Western architecture is unbreathable and too much concrete everywhere.
And Asian cities are taking the lead and have completely destroyed their cities with concrete
Hasu Lotus root
Yowza your a temple
masterclass
The narrator is so hot! sorry i can't help it.
Take of your hat
Incredible, thank you so much!
ER DRAGONE X ha detto "dieci su dieci, ottime palle"
Omg, he walks with barefoot outside then walks all over the house.
17:47 i am watching this video while on my toilet
Why other people in the video shown faded
I'm sorry but seen better Japanese house tours. Beautiful house restoration but Doesnt sound like this guy knows much about them. Was painful to listen to.
'Big entrance for cars.. no.. before cars.Ricksaws drop off here.'
Like it's unusual for a house in an era of horses not to have a tall portico. No garage? would that be a stable then 🤔
It's lovely but it's only 100 years old, my home in the UK is over 180 years old😂
Even I know hallways are called Engawa.🙄
Lol got it
constipated ?
My favourite was that people were shorter in those days... Just over 100 years ago, which was probably around the time his father was born 😂
Сначала бомбят, потом восхищаются 🤕
I wouldn't speak of bombing if I were you!
Почему? Мы никогда не начинаем первыми. Поэтому молчи лучше на своём месте. Напомни мне, какая страна использовала ядерное оружие, и кто начал войну в 2014 году на Украине? Подскажу: это одна и та же страна. ;) Учи историю своего позора, лузер.
The oriental carpets and that ugly furniture ,disfigure the house
Beautiful house, horrible taste of your furniture
""Modern days people are living in crap house"".......ha ha ha ha....funny
Take the chin strap off