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I could deal with this though navigating the loft ladder might be a challenge depending on the day. Definitely better than some Japanese apartments I have seen.
It may be small but I can tell it was designed with care and attention to the person who would be living there. Whoever designed the space really did their best!
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It's so horribly small though, I doubt I could make it more than a day in there without feeling off. Humans need nature to thrive and being stuck in a tiny metropolitan apartment that costs more than my 2-bedroom property with a basement a half acre lot on the side as well as a fenced in backyard with plenty of foliage would be crappy for me personally. So you basically can't own a car, can't work on anything via the lack of space and/or shed, very few windows, and a high price, that sucks honestly. Whenever I feel bad about living in a middle-class place in a small town I can watch videos like this and feel rather good about myself.
@ I do agree with you, I could not live in a place that small myself, but if one has to out of necessity it’s good to see that the place isn’t in some shabby condition
YES you are right! Every country around the world should try this. Especially for students, do you know how happy so many parents would feel if their university age children could move out instead of living with them! Also good for people who are introverted, the divorced, people who wont have to deal with roommates! Seriously some people may not understand but many actually get it-even if its tiny it's still a place to be proud to call your own!
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As someone who is still living with their parents because of how expensive (clean) apartments are, this is an accommodation I could only dream of. Wish we had something like this in the U.S to help the young people who are just starting to venture out on their own.
There are a lot of shared houses in the US where you can rent a bedroom/half of a house. Depends on where you live, but if you are looking for $500.00/month and under, I would suggest looking for a shared house/apartment with multiple bedrooms to reduce costs. My friend ives in Williamsburg, Brooklyn NYC for only 600.00 including everything and has her own room, large kitchen and bathroom and entertainment space. She has 3 roommates for the other bedrooms, but thats how post-grads do it!
@@cass_attack And where are you speaking about? In California, the closest thing that I could think of would be a student apartment, but even those are more expensive than $700USD nowadays
I wish they'd build more places like this around the world. Living by my self, I'd much rather live in a much smaller, much more affordable place, than pay like 2,000 a month for a one room apartment with a crap ton of open space that I'll never use. Little apartments like these would be great for people who are trying to save up for a down payment on a house.
They have to build like this because there is no space! We take for granted just how large the USA IS 26 times bigger than Japan so space here is plentiful
@@SocraticMind89 They have plenty of space, just obviously not in the middle of a capital city where everybody wants to live. Every country in the world has this problem, USA included.
@@SocraticMind89 Japan has a ton of free space actually. Almost every place outside of the largest cities is slowly becoming less and less inhabited and breaks down from not enough people living there. And in the same manner as Tokyo the USA also does not have any space to spare in places like SF or NY.
This place was really well designed. Despite its size, you can tell the architect divided the spaces efficiently and made it feel as open and comfortable as they could with the windows, finishing, etc. What I love about these vids is also seeing how residents utilize the space!
I’d definitely use the loft as a sleeping area. As a person who needs a good desk, I’d probably use the downstairs as an office/work space since the natural lighting is it’s huge advantage
The guy who who already lived in one of the units used a futon to sleep. If you're going to use a futon, anyway, it seems pointless to sleep downstairs where you have more space. 💁🏻♂️
The high ceiling and big windows really help to make the space feels more spacious. I will probably use the loft as storage so there's less things visible in the bottom space.
This has been my fav apartment you’ve shown. I would totally sleep in the loft and use a projector on the wall for my gaming and watching. I wish there were places like this where I lived and soooo much cheaper than where I’m from.
same here. its so expensive where im from and i was shocked at the price of this place. i would also sleep in the loft, and would probably be up there a lot. im short, so i probably wouldn’t feel squished up there.
compared to other tiny apartments ive seen, this one looks the most liveable and efficient. a lot of them tend to look really run down and dont make the best use of space, but i honestly feel like i could live in this apartment for a couple years. its perfect for college students
As a claustrophobic person I’m surprised at how cozy this place looks. I actually wouldn’t mind living in one of these apartments. I’m working on becoming a minimalist and this just speaks to me.
@@timothyevans1803 yeah I don’t see that happening in there.. a convection oven would work..ish n I doubt a dishwasher is available in most of these very cool apartments! I’m tall but I could live there especially if between looking n saving some money! I love these! Fabulous idea! Perfect 👍
@@mikamakawee3321 Yeah but this is already a luxury to people and not everyone can afford this. Heck, we’re lucky if we can even afford cooling and heating. Some people don’t even have roofs over their heads.
I was married for 24 years. I moved into an apartment above a two car garage (had decent half kitchen). I lived there for two years. Now I live in a 4,500 sq ft house and simply have junk I don’t need. I was happy in my garage.
I would definitely use the loft! The fact that the loft is up high, and pretty well closed off would just make me feel safe and secure. I would want the majority of the space to be mattress/bed space, and I’d line the walls with big fluffy pillows. I love it!
Make me feels a bit claustrophobic, but I can't wait to visit Japan next year. I don't want to be living in these apartments but highly highly appreciate how they use small space so beautifully.
It’s crazy how small this apartment is but they really put a lot of thought into it to make it convenient for people to live on 10qm. I think I would use the loft as a cozy bedroom
Its not like theyre any better off than we are, theres good and bad things in every country. Japan has some of the highest suicide rates so providing affordable housing for the students who they pressure into their narrow structures of academics is the least they can do.
@@jante234 OP isn't saying Japan doesn't have it's downsides, much like you said every country does. But affordable housing for young people/ students to venture out on their own is something many of us can only dream of, especially in a market like Tokyo.
I live in a quite similar flat actually since few years and i love it and funny, the cons are quite similar. quite exited by the loft upstairs at first too ;) and after a while, less confortable to use in fact for my personal feeling and needs too but it can be easily adapted, and changed functions. so i like the flexibility of not having big furnitures and be able to move and adapt the space as i want :). and i could hear my neighbour sometimes too but quite quiet area where i live too.. funny because i am not in Japan at all, in France but in a tiny town, tiny flat.. but i love to live that way. :)
There is an extreme lack of affordable places for single adults where I live and this just screams perfection. Seriously enough space to do what you need it to do and limited enough to teach you not to hoard items. Let's you save money, take up less space, and focus on bigger things. Where I live, you won't really find any places like this, we have "Studio apartments" but, they are no where near as well put together and still cost an arm and a leg for just a one room space.
I rather share than live in a matchbox... And I am an introvert... but I guess it depends on the country's weather. In a sunny location, I would not mind living in this matchbox.
As you said, "You can live a minimalist lifestyle", ive been wanting to live like that for such a long time, being able to be so mobile, its truly amazing!!
This was an example of a truly livable tiny space, and it was cool to see how an actual resident utilized his space in reality. The designers seem to have considered utilizing using the upper spaces well (I.e. shelves above the toilet, loft space). Thanks for this peek, Norm!
The thing that stood out to me is: "nobody has a table/desk/chair". Flat surfaces (for eating or study, or PC) are not really practical. It would take up the entire non-loft area.
@@Adderkleet I was thinking the same, because I'm used to have my own PC with chair and table, in that space will be tricky (or use some different things, being inventive)
Honestly, I wish the USA could have homes like these and keep them at an affordable rate. It would be great for young adults to start off on their own. This would have been prefect for me as a college student.
Just a sign of how sad America has become that this would be seen as acceptable. Compare that chicken coop to what your parents could afford off an untrained job 40 years ago.
@@ArchonCommando What kind of job isn't untrained? You either are working class/blue collar or white collar. Every job requires certain skill sets and that was true 40 years ago. Problem is the younger generation thinks it was all handed to us. We worked hard for what we got (I worked 3 jobs at one time!, but you are right, this should never become a norm. I'm living in Europe, atm, and what little people are willing to accept is sad.
@@ArchonCommando what untrainable jobs are you referring to? My parents were able to buy a house very young but my dad was an accountant. You have an unrealistic view of the world to think everyone in our parents generation had the means to afford a house. And worst of, your comment makes it seem like the US is “too good” to even entertain the idea of small apartments. Young adults nowadays in the US that don’t want to live at home are most likely living with roommates. Small apartments are great alternatives to living with roommates. I’m sure Japan has “regular sized” apartments but you’d probably need roommates for that.
Love it! I'd totally use the loft space to sleep and as a TV den, downstairs I'd have a desk to paint and create because the light is amazing! Great video! Really interesting space!
@@thiloswift8035 As someone who own a 3 bedroom house that was built in the 1930's, I can assure you owning a home is not fun ... Paying home owners insurance , paying taxes, ALWAYS FIXING SOMETHING that is broken ,mowing the yard , weed eating, trimming tree limbs , raking leaves, having a huge electric bill trying to cool and heat the home and the worst part is having permanent next door neighbors, Crimony these people are trashy and nasty but you can't just up and move as you take out a thirty year mortgage that hangs around your neck like an albatross . If I had to do things over I would buy a little acre of land and a cheap little camper van and save a huge pile of cash. I literally could be retired right now if I hadn't sunken myself into this much debt.
I love this development idea! It's perfect for students/young professionals who don't need a lot of space but still want nice amenities. Sometimes nice amenities and space are proportional, as well as price. I thought it was interesting he used the loft as a workout/video game cave, but I feel like I would use it more as an office/study space or like you said as a closet/storage area.
At least Japan is building tiny affordable apartments unlike many other countries where the emphasis is on building luxurious places and generating huge profits.
Absolutely, I was kicked out of my Williamsburg, Brooklyn artist loft that was remodeled as luxury lofts. This was going on all over Williamsburg, Brooklyn and ruined the area.
@@ellyreginald6546 this was getting bad before last year especially in the larger cities where they were focused on 'revitalization' aka - minimal/cheap upgrades + huge rent increases to meet/exceed big brother tax implications and of course pocket lining on their end as well as landlords.
This is actually a well thought out space. The ceiling height and placements of the bathroom and kitchen are actually functional and this is coming from a New Yorker. Whoever designed this space did a fantastic job with the layout and storage space.
I would llike to have a good closetwall along the one side without deminizing the room and a little higher loftarea an a good kitchenpantry. That would help a lot. But I find it expensive and it would make me feel like a tunnel rat to walk those hallways.
What a lot of ppl miss is that when you save so much money on rent, you actually have the means to go out and experience stuff and as a result you're not in your place as much. It's just a matter of what you personally want to prioritize in your life.
I find myself thinking that a small apartment might be quite beneficial to me and maybe others. It would force me to simplify my life and find what is most useful and important. I think everyone could use a good spring cleaning now and again! Maximizing every inch of your space sound pretty fun!
One of the best cubicle (studio) appartment, I have ever seen. Architect put a lot of effort in designing this place - perfect for school, college students or 'single' workers. It's efficient and comfortable :)
@@dansavka7648 You are probably from a rich family or the so called socialite , so you won't understand. Buddy, Life of poor and middle class is not something that simple. You need to live it to understand and when you understand their life, you would understand why many people liked these buildings and would appreciate this design and effort designer put into consideration. If you want to become a criminal, go ahead - who am I to stop you, but know one thing, willful criminals are worse than leeches. Just a honest citizen's opinion.
As a person that lives in a tiny-tiny apartment in Tokyo I can say that this apartment is not bad at all. However, one huge disadvantage is the lack of an actual built-in closet which will definitely be an issue both for men and women. Not only because the storage space is limited but also because those clothes will catch so much dust even if if you clean often that you might develop allergies.
I would use the loft for storage. Up there, your clothes won't get as much dust. If you only have a few clothes and use every piece often, which means they get laundered often, you don't have to worry about dust. I'd even use the loft to dry clothes, using one of those foldable clothing racks.
In my 20s I definitely would've lived in a micro apartment like that. The studio apartments in London are much smaller and not as bright, also very expensive and you rarely get your own bathroom in there. I opted for having housemates to be able to afford the costs, however I would've loved to live on my own. I probably would use the gallery as a sleeping space. There's something cosy about it and it's nice to be elevated and be away from the rest of your stuff.
I love the space.. very clean and airy. Ideal place for someone just starting out in this great big world. Best regards to those who have just started their journey.
I love the idea that it is a Cocoon. Not a place forever but a refuge for those in times of growth and metamorphosis. The design is so thoughtful and intentional. Someone should show this to UCLA
@@Nightbird. It's for people that want this lifestyle and if you're not comfortable with their concept, there's hundreds of thousands of other places to live in
@@Nightbird. Oh please, if you have the money then buy a mansion lol. An 18 year old that's just starting out could benefit this. Fucker thinks everyone is as privileged as him.
@@Nightbird. earth maybe huge, but not all cities are. Tokyo, Seoul, hong kong, mumbai all are cities with housing crisis and ideas like this is a boon for the students and lower income families there
I think this apartment can be great for those who are fine with tiny space. It's clean, bright and seem well-designed. I cannot live in such place, I fell claustrophobic even watching it. I am so happy I don't live in Tokyo. It might be great but not for me.
@@tutifruti9819 I didn't get so extreme but felt walls suddenly getting closer especially looking at shower etc. I almost felt walls! The sleeping alcove remined me of a coffin. I will be probably get very bad anxiety if ever get in such place as I have anxiety in elevator.
Personally I would love to see this apartment added to an interior design challenge. Have some interior designers, furniture designers use their talents to make that space come alive. Japan was one of the forerunners in convertible furniture and spaces. I would love to see some top designers there and abroad design that space because there is lots you can do with it.
This was the first or at least one of the first videos I watched on this channel and I love the tiny apartment series. People are very efficient at using their space
At least it has its own bathroom. In many of the older apartments in Tokyo, the residents have to go to a public bath in the neighbourhood because the apartments they live do not have a place for shower or bath.
It's better to have some space to live in than a personal bathroom. The main problem is that they refuse to build just a tiny bit higher to allow people to have some personal space.
Are you serious? It seems like there would at least be a shared bathroom in the in the building in your hallway. I couldn’t live somewhere without a bathroom!
The loft is definitely a unique selling point, but i can see how throughout the time, it'll become cumbersome no matter how you use it. As a bedroom, if you get sick or too tired from work, climbing up and down will be difficult and dangerous. As a storage area, moving large items can be really difficult.
I own several homes, and I can absolutely tell you that having bedrooms only upstairs is always a pain. I literally bought a bed couch in one of them just because of the fact that sometimes I just needed a nap before I went upstairs to my bed after a long day at work.
I recently converted a garage into a studio apartment and I built a loft bed kind of similar to this one with a mini split. It’s a great way to live! Did it for 3 years with 2 kids, my wife and a dog!
@@sashafierce183 I don’t think I can post photos in the comments, you can look at my channel I’ve got a video on there that does a walk-through of it. Hopefully that helps?
@@marieocean8 thank you! It got really tough the last year. If it was just me and my wife we could have lived there for decades. But with kids it put a time limit on the time we could spend there.
Ngl this just looks like a student’s appartement, I’m French and we have apartment looking like this that are like 10m2 without even the upper loft so this is super lovely and you can totally live there comfortably
I’m French too and I agree these tiny spaces are common but the design is better in Japan in my opinion. I couldn’t live there I’m claustrophobic but I still think it’s nice tho.
@@yoshikitakeda3262 Honestly I live in Paris so the prices might be cheaper in other cities but it’s around 500- 600€ for 10m2. It also depends on the neighbourhood in Paris but it’s generally high priced everywhere. On the other hand, there are financial help from the state.
In the first unit, I'd want to replace the ladder with a set of stairs, where each stair was storage for socks/underwear, tops, books, dishes, toiletries, etc. Like people with 'Tiny Houses' often build into their spaces.
I think the reason why they dont build those storage stairs is the regular earthquakes. ☹️ I haved lived in Tokyo in a tiny apartment like this (slightly bigger) and actually the storage options were still quite satisfying and smart☺️
As someone that lives in the countryside with a lot of land and a large home, with garage and annex this place makes me feel claustrophobic! Cool use of space though.
@@Steinshamn93 I'm just saying it's amazing what you get used to. to me this seems insane, but I have a family. As a single bloke I never rented anything that small either - I just dont' think I could do it.
@@leanbeam1314 it wasn't to show off - I have no need to do so to random strangers on the internet who don't know me or give a fuck about me! It's just incredible how in some cultures this is considered absolutely normal - for example I love a big kitchen as I love cooking, and that would be tough to not have. As I said, it's a question of what you're used to. Living in a hugely densely populated city I can only assume this is a normal thing - something I've never experienced (despite having lived around the world).
Yeah, I know the feeling. I live in the countryside, where my nearest neighbor is 600m away through the forest, 800m on the road. My house, where living room is 52m2, looks like monster giant next to this apartment.
Me too. I don't really like super big homes, but the ones like this are so good, especially if the place is near the market, I would like to stay there.
A couple plants might improve air quality but at the same time the place is already small as hell I don't know if there's space for them. They might make the place feel a bit crowded.... even if they're on the wall.
My high school best friends were Japanese and Chinese. By their love for the massive open spaces and homes in S Africa I quickly came to realize that this kind of tiny living is likely not by choice for many people. Also now that covid has forced so many of us indoors its hard to imagine how someone would not get frustrated confined to such a small 'cell'. There's issues of accessibility also. Impossible for older people and those with any kind of physical limitation to reside in and safely navigate.
I was thinking about a person that is overweight but not obese would have problems with the tiny toilet area & shower as well a that using that ladder to the loft.
@@2004mojo Have you ever seen a video by Abroad in Japan? Overweight people are not tolerated in Japan. If you gain even a bit of weight, your friends and co-workers will keep reminding you that you got larger so there's no other way than to lose that weight asap again or lose the respect of your friends and/or co-workers. It's probably the same as fat shaming and bullying although a bit more subtle.
@@AudieHolland Yeah, a relative of mine worked with a Japanese company in Malaysia. She was told she needed a diet and her company actually sent her to a diet program that involved eating only an apple during lunch 😅
@@asandax6 that's bigoted to the capital B . People get fat due to meds and diseases and well , sometimes unhealthy behaviors are coping methods to deal with fat shaming , it's nothing to encourage .
I love the idea of affordable & high quality housing like this. The loft could definitely get annoying everyday but for special occasions could be good or even just storage
I’m gonna be completely honest and say this is better than a lot of the places I’ve lived in. It might be smaller that a lot of them, but the quality is so high! I wouldn’t just live there, I would thrive there haha. Definitely a one man apartment though, and I don’t know how good the location is so it depends on how good it actually is
Just came across your videos and just been enthralled by the spaces you’ve shown. I personally want to move to Japan once I get on my feet to experience the culture and all the nice sights that Japan has to offer and seeing how nice and minimalistic some of the apartments are just makes me want to move there all the more. Love your videos and pray for your continued success and happiness! :-)
I really wish we had this kind of small, inexpensive accommodation in the west. I live in a town in Canada of about 30,000 people and for 600/month the best you're going to find is a bedroom in somebody else's home, it's amazing that you can have a whole (small) apartment for so little in a city the size of Tokyo.
@@solanofurlan443 generally people say prices in the country there in so the fact that they've said they live in Canada it's probably Canadian dollars,, I live in a town in western Canada of about the same amount of people and to rent a room in somebody else's house you're looking at about $1,000 easy however when I first moved here few years ago you could get a two-bedroom house for $750 Canada is currently dealing with hyperinflation as we descend into a third world nation
I'm in a rural area of Sweden and my apartment of 65 square metres (700 square feet) is approximately USD 400 per month. In cities of course the rent is higher but not insane.
I would replace the ladder with box stair thingies which would provide extra storage and make it much more convenient to go up and down, meaning you'd be more likely to use that space. I imagine the loft space not being used much by most people as is, ladders are super annoying to keep going up and down long term, especially when you can't stand up in loft space.
@@unhiddenhistory Oh i looove that! But i get yelled at NOW for all the space i “waste” on a book hoard. I think in this home even *I* wd have to resign myself to electronic 😭📚💔
Would definitely live there. I think I'd try and fill up the loft space so it's ALL covered by mattress, like one big square mattress/futon situation lol. So whenever I climb the ladder it's always to go to bed. Amazing designs! Love them!
I like how Japan has tiny apartment so young adult doesn't have to force to find a roommate or roommates because they can just afford to live on their own. I live south of Miami and a one bedroom apartment in the relatively safer neighborhood is around 1400 a month. The apartment is much bigger than this one but I really don't need that much space and I'm not a fan of having roommate. I wish I can't get something smaller and pay less.
@@ANTSEMUT1 Right. US Zoning laws are much more restrictive than in Japan. If people in Miami could rent out half the space for 60% of the price, they absolutely would.
to be honest though most young people in Japan live in their Family homes still. It is not uncommon at all to be in your 30's and still living with your mother and father. Many don't actually move out into their own place until marriage surprisingly, either that or will sometimes move from family home into a corporate apartment that their company may provide or offer at a very low subsidized rate (which brings its own headaches as you literally leave work, go home to you apartment building in which all your colleagues and boss may live at..thus never leaving work...)
1400 a month? May I ask how much people in this area make a month? I just don't understand how people working for a boss can make enough money to pay 1400 a month when you still need to pay for water, electricity, food, etc.
Whoa! I would totally live in that space! The high ceilings and huge windows give it so much light and make it feel larger. I love that the windows have frosting on them to ensure privacy. The separate washroom and shower are also really nice since they don't look like they'd feel claustrophobic. Super cool to see those axolotls too!
I lived in a tiny dorm room for 5 years, so I know it's pretty easy to adapt - especially if your young. It's also very nice of the man to allow us into his house.
I think I'd live here specially because of the loft. My sitting height won't exceed 2 feet and I'm much smaller when I'm crouching( which I normally do) and the small space kind of minimises space which is something I don't like because it feels empty but at the same time seeing the apartment like this gives it a sort of "free" vibe and look
@@helenegan1079Not everyone can afford a 2 story house or a spacious apartment. For someone that's just getting through college ang Uni this is more than enough space at a very affordable price.
But if due to budget, your only other option is a room in a shared house, I think many young people would prefer this. Shared houses are hit & miss & I grew tired of them by my late 20's.
He was super friendly. I don’t know that asking to come into someone’s apartment somewhere like the US would have gone as well. The Japanese people seem very polite and hospitable
If not for some mobility problems, I'd stay there. The loft looks like a good sleeping area or just use it for storage. I love the idea of housing focused on good quality and low income.
what is up with... why the f%ck is it always some basic b%tch stuff like string lights 🤣 Like, come on, think larger, Why not e.g. a moss wall, or a classic look library with book nook mirror effects to make it appear massive
I would put up some stars on the ceiling like the night sky and pictures of cats or some sh*t. I would have a really thick soft mattress with loads of pillows and fleece covers, then turn down the aircon to 16 and pretend it was winter whist drinking mulled wine and watching Star Trek on the wall with a projector. :)
What a lovely little space for one person, like someone who isn’t home a lot, or a pensioner. Certainly a million times better than the cages in Hong Kong. Street was so clean.🦋🦋
ya unless the guy next to u starts hitting the fucking wall or moving stuff or playing music. I lived in one of these last year, I lasted up to 2 months and then changed houses.
I 100% would live there. My current place is relatively similar in size, and at a similar price, but the space there is really well out together and I could make really good organisational use of it. I also like to lounge and so would absolutely just lounge up in the loft all the time I love the place and wish I could move there
This is a great liveable space, the sleeping loft is huge in comparison to some others. The main room fits a desk to work/eat from and you can still fit in a comfy two seater sofa. I think this would give great value for money, especially with having your own full bathroom. Furnished correctly, this place would look amazing and I would definitely live there.
I love how this block has been designed with so much care and attention to detail despite being at the more budget end of the market. Can we have some of these in London please
My favourite part is the partition between the shower and toilet. I love how they are completely separated in their own space. I always liked that idea and I never knew there were places that existed that had this design style. I’m from Canada, Toronto, ON. I could totally see myself living in an apartment like that especially since I’ve started my minimalist journey.
It used to be more common to split the bath/shower and toilet. In Australia for example, older houses had this feature. Sometimes in the UK as well. Many modern places dont though.
In Russia almost all apartments have a bathroom and a toilet separated, but it becomes more and more common to join them and I find it much more comfortable to use 😃
I did not see a hand sink, though and who wants to take a crap and then wash their hands in the same sink they use to prepare food and wash dishes? Gross! This was the ONE major drawback I saw to this tiny home.
I would live in this apartment in a heartbeat. The loft part would be the bedroom and storage for out of season clothing. For the open space by the ladder it would be nice to place a desk on the left side as you get into the apartment, then place a series of bookcases/cabinets of the same height as the desk. the bookcase/cabinet can be used to store in-season clothes while the top can be used as an extra work surface. Since there is free wall space by the stairs, I would place a decorative hanging dish rack, to hold my plates and serve as a wall art at the same time. It is such a pleasant irony to come up with grand ideas on a place as tiny as this :)
I can't wait to see the future of apartments actually. I'd love to see this trend in the US. A lot of people want to live more minimally and are limited, including myself. Not everyone can get a plot of land to put a tiny home on or wants to camp or RV. So what are our options? $1600 for a 1 bedroom or live with someone. Give me an small, cheap, efficient apt with a porch for growing greens and I'll gladly hand over $400 a mo.
1600 for a one bedroom??? My mom is paying 1200 for a 2 bed 1 bath townhome with like 1,500 square feet that’s in extremely good condition (was completely renovated before she moved in, new roofing, EVERYTHING)😟. As much as I hate Texas I can say our housing is dirt cheap.
@@CyberMachine honestly I was thinking the exact same thing. When they showed how tight of a space the toilet was in I just thought “damn I know so many people who prob wouldn’t even be able to use that toilet because they wouldn’t fit”
It's a bedroom. Of course the loft is s bedroom. You go there once a day, the rest of the day is downstairs. Yes the proportions don't fit you or me, but it's clearly meant to be a bedroom.
Lofts like this are soo perfect for young people who just wanna live in their own first apartment... I wish we would've had lofts like this in Germany 😩😩
Gibt mit Sicherheit auch kleine Wohnungen in Deutschland, aber als Student ist man eben die allerletzte Wahl wenn es darum geht ne Wohnung zu vermieten
The loft is just the part you have to climb the ladder for. I have seen things like that here in The Netherlands, just not in small apartments as far as I remember. The closest thing to it I've seen is the attic of my upstairs neighbours that has a way too steep staircase with too small stairs to be comfortable. I'm curious what I kind of living space I would end up with if I ended up in Germany for work (although I might not even need to move if my job will be mostly online or digital. I'll have to wait and see...).
As a contractor, I've had to rent a second place, or a room in someone's home closer to work, for months, or years. this would be perfect for that. love it.
It is tiny, but at least it got a window and the white, clean room design give a healthy feeling. By far not the worst place to live in. Cave explorers will love it.
I've always loved smaller spaces. It seems to me that the less space you have to work with: the more you respect it. To me, minimalism is about bringing a bit of order to an otherwise chaotic world and leaving my stress at the door. I wish there were more options like this where I live. I would move into that lovely little apartment in a heartbeat.
Love it! The windows and white walls help immensely to make the space feel open instead of claustrophobic. I lived in a small apartment for 3 years which was halfway underground. It was horrible....yellow walls, yellow wooden cabinets and kitchen table, yellow laminated floor, dark red walls inside the bathroom, black bathroom faucet and towel racks...dark wooden trim and doors, and light from only three small windows (all of which were positioned under trees). I can't believe I survived that long, really. The apartment I'm living in now, while small, feels like a penthouse suite compared to my previous one! Tons of storage, white walls, tons of windows....feels open and light instead of yellow and depressing. Haha.
This is very livable. Coming from someone who knows NYC's tiny spaces, this is well thought out, and with some planning it can be quite doable. I'd sleep in the loft and have a small food-prep/eating/work area downstairs. Small, but totally doable.
Great thought. A small table (esp the fold-down wall type) & a modest but comfortable stuffed lounge chair to dine, work & watch TV is all that's needed. You can also have significant storage by adding one or two inexpensive 12"x72" storage towers without the floor footprint being much affected.
This is so neat and so economical for people just outta college and looking for jobs meanwhile living independently in such cozy yet comfortable space! Reason why I love Japan and it's creative outlook and approach to everything!
Nice video. I loved to have the comparison between empty and how you would actually live in the apartment. I also appreciated, how honest he was about the loft.
I wouldn't mind living there as much. Thr small space would force me to go outside more. Or if you are someone who are outside most of the time. It doesn't really matter as long as there is a bed.
After paying out the wazoo for living space in America .. this feels like would be super cozy and these days unless you make a 100k and live in 6 bed house ... were all pretty much infront of a TV or pc monitor or phone anyways. The actual space we all use is only for all the shit we dont even need to have.
Back when I wanted to move to Japan I used to love watching these type of videos. Tiny luxury apartments like this one are really cool! But now I see them and think omg, I couldn't live in such a small space. I think it takes a toll on you over time.
As an artist and someone who would prefer to work remotely; yes I would love a small, cute and clean space like that. I would use the loft to either sleep or as a small art space. I would also have a scratching pad for my kitty up there and a place for my cat to sleep. I could see myself sitting on pillows up there with music on painting ! The lighting alone is amazing for that even up in the loft.
@@jn7428 and why did you use quotes around "living", as it someone isnt actually living in a small home? Or bc someone isn't living if they dont have children? Theres also a huge middle ground between "single" and "having a family". You can not cohabitate and also not be single.
Hat's off to all of you that are so appreciative & happy with tiny spaces I'm impressed by all of your positive comments, I'm going to be honest though & say I couldn't do it 👍
It is for young people: students and young adults who are single and don't have a lot of money. Getting an affordable flat is almost impossible in most countries, especially in big cities like New York. In most capital cities, you just can't have a nice little apartment close to the centrum that's cheap too.
@Karen Louise Present Not only could I not do it now, I never could have done it! I am not technically claustrophobic---I once curled up and spent the night in an elevator jammed between floors---I need breathing room. My clothes wouldn't fit in that unit! Supposing I took a one year sabbatical in Tokyo and was provided such a unit, I would use the loft as a library/workspace, and put a futon "downstairs" where I could eat/sleep. Listening to the young man though it seems that what people save in rent, they spend in eating out and staying away from "home".
@@drsylvietourigny5428 ok but you didn't said in the first case that you are claustrophobic. It is understandable then why you couldn't live there. But please notice that what you wrote first, it seemed that you have a negative opinion about there little apartments. That is why I tried to point out what a great opportunity these suites are. You see, life has many colours. Not everyone needs the very same thing. Maybe it's not good for you, but it is good for someone else. We have to think about the needs of others too.
I think the space is great and well thought out, but to be honest I don't think I could live in such a tiny space for very long, I know I wouldn't be using the loft space for sleeping.
Had an even smaller room when I was living in Tokyo. My room was literally 1 single bed touching a tiny desk leading to a window then just enough room beside my bed to walk a bit and put a chair to stand at my desk. We had a common kitchen, shower, eating and washing area though. Still did a bit of less dangerous cooking in my room like boiling some water for noodles or tea etc. Most of my stuff was up above me on shelves. I could stretch my arms and touch both walls. I think was about 50 or 60 sq ft then before that I came from the largest place I lived 3000 sq ft loft I could bike inside it. Ha
I love tiny spaces as long as they are sound proof as I dont want to hear other people's talk and also not mine to be heard. I love this video. The rooms are really worth living as they seem to be made thoughtfully. Loved it. ♥️
I actually normally watch exotic pet videos and randomly stumbled across your channel (love your videos btw) but seeing those axolotl reminded me of all the horror enclosure stories I normally watch on here D':
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I do think I would live there because it's so central.
I could deal with this though navigating the loft ladder might be a challenge depending on the day. Definitely better than some Japanese apartments I have seen.
Hell nah , besides of how small it is , what a terrible layout , also why separate the bathroom by a wall? It makes no sense to me.
yo man! i think this might be your new thing
Last apartment... The Stairs of Doom is too scary! 😂
It may be small but I can tell it was designed with care and attention to the person who would be living there. Whoever designed the space really did their best!
It's so horribly small though, I doubt I could make it more than a day in there without feeling off. Humans need nature to thrive and being stuck in a tiny metropolitan apartment that costs more than my 2-bedroom property with a basement a half acre lot on the side as well as a fenced in backyard with plenty of foliage would be crappy for me personally. So you basically can't own a car, can't work on anything via the lack of space and/or shed, very few windows, and a high price, that sucks honestly.
Whenever I feel bad about living in a middle-class place in a small town I can watch videos like this and feel rather good about myself.
@ i definitely wouldn't last a day in this place. the main room is smaller than my toilet for god's sake
@ I do agree with you, I could not live in a place that small myself, but if one has to out of necessity it’s good to see that the place isn’t in some shabby condition
This is called kung fu in design.
@ you live in a 600 a month house?
I wish there are places like this with affordable prices in my country for young adults who just finished study to start living on their own. So cute!
Indonesian detected(?) :)
yea fr like we need this in malaysia too 😭😭💔💔
YES you are right! Every country around the world should try this. Especially for students, do you know how happy so many parents would feel if their university age children could move out instead of living with them!
Also good for people who are introverted, the divorced, people who wont have to deal with roommates!
Seriously some people may not understand but many actually get it-even if its tiny it's still a place to be proud to call your own!
👍☺❤RIGHT ON I TOTALLY AGREE I WISH THEY HAD THEM IN UTAH MYSELF I THINK THIS WOULD BE A WONDERFUL THING FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DIFFERENT KINDS OF REASONS WHAT A GOOD THING 👍 😊 ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤💖💖💖💖💖❤❤❤💖💖💖
Just what comes into my mind
As someone who is still living with their parents because of how expensive (clean) apartments are, this is an accommodation I could only dream of. Wish we had something like this in the U.S to help the young people who are just starting to venture out on their own.
There are a lot of shared houses in the US where you can rent a bedroom/half of a house. Depends on where you live, but if you are looking for $500.00/month and under, I would suggest looking for a shared house/apartment with multiple bedrooms to reduce costs. My friend ives in Williamsburg, Brooklyn NYC for only 600.00 including everything and has her own room, large kitchen and bathroom and entertainment space. She has 3 roommates for the other bedrooms, but thats how post-grads do it!
so you're really not an alien right?
@@cass_attack thats not really comparable though to rent a tiny apartment on your own versus living with a bunch of people sharing a house
@@cass_attack And where are you speaking about? In California, the closest thing that I could think of would be a student apartment, but even those are more expensive than $700USD nowadays
and to help homeless or struggling people who are working to rise up
I wish they'd build more places like this around the world. Living by my self, I'd much rather live in a much smaller, much more affordable place, than pay like 2,000 a month for a one room apartment with a crap ton of open space that I'll never use. Little apartments like these would be great for people who are trying to save up for a down payment on a house.
They have to build like this because there is no space! We take for granted just how large the USA IS 26 times bigger than Japan so space here is plentiful
@@SocraticMind89 They have plenty of space, just obviously not in the middle of a capital city where everybody wants to live. Every country in the world has this problem, USA included.
@@SocraticMind89 Japan has a ton of free space actually. Almost every place outside of the largest cities is slowly becoming less and less inhabited and breaks down from not enough people living there.
And in the same manner as Tokyo the USA also does not have any space to spare in places like SF or NY.
They're great if you're 3 feet tall.
@@atedinahalf6288 Its not even that small, the guy in the video is quite tall and he's nowhere near hitting his head on the ceiling.
This place was really well designed. Despite its size, you can tell the architect divided the spaces efficiently and made it feel as open and comfortable as they could with the windows, finishing, etc. What I love about these vids is also seeing how residents utilize the space!
I’d definitely use the loft as a sleeping area. As a person who needs a good desk, I’d probably use the downstairs as an office/work space since the natural lighting is it’s huge advantage
I thought the same thing
The guy who who already lived in one of the units used a futon to sleep. If you're going to use a futon, anyway, it seems pointless to sleep downstairs where you have more space. 💁🏻♂️
Yeah!
I agree, I'd climb up to sleep only, and use the downstairs area for my daily activities
I would do the same thing
The high ceiling and big windows really help to make the space feels more spacious. I will probably use the loft as storage so there's less things visible in the bottom space.
Beautifully summed up
At least it has a window.
Heck yeah! Def utilize that height!👍
I don’t think I’d want to climb up & down every time I need clothes
actually, I could not live in this.
This has been my fav apartment you’ve shown. I would totally sleep in the loft and use a projector on the wall for my gaming and watching. I wish there were places like this where I lived and soooo much cheaper than where I’m from.
same here. its so expensive where im from and i was shocked at the price of this place. i would also sleep in the loft, and would probably be up there a lot. im short, so i probably wouldn’t feel squished up there.
compared to other tiny apartments ive seen, this one looks the most liveable and efficient. a lot of them tend to look really run down and dont make the best use of space, but i honestly feel like i could live in this apartment for a couple years. its perfect for college students
These Chinese people can keep their shoeboxes!!!
@@genox3636 they’re Japanese, racist.
It's about the space I had on my half of the dorm room.
They could trade the waiting room for more space so not the best use I don’t care if it’s part of the culture you can’t fit a bed there really yak
Yup, perfect for me! 19y.o
As a claustrophobic person I’m surprised at how cozy this place looks. I actually wouldn’t mind living in one of these apartments. I’m working on becoming a minimalist and this just speaks to me.
It needs an oven 🤠
@@timothyevans1803 yeah I don’t see that happening in there.. a convection oven would work..ish n I doubt a dishwasher is available in most of these very cool apartments! I’m tall but I could live there especially if between looking n saving some money! I love these! Fabulous idea! Perfect 👍
It's a nightmare for tall people
Watching this makes me breath harder.
I think the natural lights play an important role there...
Is it just me, or are tiny loft apartments the most coziest and enjoyable living experiences ever? Gosh I would love to live in this space so much!!
@@mikamakawee3321 😂
I love it too💜
@@mikamakawee3321 Yeah but this is already a luxury to people and not everyone can afford this. Heck, we’re lucky if we can even afford cooling and heating. Some people don’t even have roofs over their heads.
Ok
its just you
I was married for 24 years. I moved into an apartment above a two car garage (had decent half kitchen). I lived there for two years. Now I live in a 4,500 sq ft house and simply have junk I don’t need. I was happy in my garage.
I would definitely use the loft! The fact that the loft is up high, and pretty well closed off would just make me feel safe and secure. I would want the majority of the space to be mattress/bed space, and I’d line the walls with big fluffy pillows. I love it!
😻😻😻
Like Kramer 😄
This idea is awesome 😍
Awesome!
Fully agree! Bed space plus a projector.
Make me feels a bit claustrophobic, but I can't wait to visit Japan next year. I don't want to be living in these apartments but highly highly appreciate how they use small space so beautifully.
I believe this is on the higher end in big city centres, for a bit on outskirts its relatively cheaper like 1 bhk for 60-70k yen
I feel claustrophobic with just that hallway
As long as you don't give up easily, it's enough m8
It’s crazy how small this apartment is but they really put a lot of thought into it to make it convenient for people to live on 10qm. I think I would use the loft as a cozy bedroom
Same I'm SMOLL XD
Hi! What does qm mean?
They’re based in yachts rooms/interiors
@@BigEvy square metre
@@volpenvieh ahh thank you I get it now , between working with multiple systems I got confused. SqM. I wasn't able to interpret that
I have so much respect for the designers and architects! They paid so much attention to detail I appreciate that
Imagine living in a country where they help young adults find affordable housing or just provide affordable housing in general 🥰
@@mariec5716 not like the property market has much complaining to do
Its not like theyre any better off than we are, theres good and bad things in every country. Japan has some of the highest suicide rates so providing affordable housing for the students who they pressure into their narrow structures of academics is the least they can do.
@@jante234 OP isn't saying Japan doesn't have it's downsides, much like you said every country does. But affordable housing for young people/ students to venture out on their own is something many of us can only dream of, especially in a market like Tokyo.
@@Haitouken i meant tokyo is like(not wanting to say an expensive city)but in a way a hub for those who come far and wanting to study in tokyo.
In East Germany, 60qm are like 200€ a month near the city center lol
I liked the resident's honest assessment of the pros and cons of living there and realistic usage of the space.
I live in a quite similar flat actually since few years and i love it and funny, the cons are quite similar. quite exited by the loft upstairs at first too ;) and after a while, less confortable to use in fact for my personal feeling and needs too but it can be easily adapted, and changed functions. so i like the flexibility of not having big furnitures and be able to move and adapt the space as i want :). and i could hear my neighbour sometimes too but quite quiet area where i live too.. funny because i am not in Japan at all, in France but in a tiny town, tiny flat.. but i love to live that way. :)
Bro just vibin' with his axlotols.
There is an extreme lack of affordable places for single adults where I live and this just screams perfection. Seriously enough space to do what you need it to do and limited enough to teach you not to hoard items. Let's you save money, take up less space, and focus on bigger things. Where I live, you won't really find any places like this, we have "Studio apartments" but, they are no where near as well put together and still cost an arm and a leg for just a one room space.
I rather share than live in a matchbox... And I am an introvert... but I guess it depends on the country's weather. In a sunny location, I would not mind living in this matchbox.
@@vivayo4588 If we're talking semi-random roommate as opposed to good friend, I'd take the matchbox 100%.
As you said, "You can live a minimalist lifestyle", ive been wanting to live like that for such a long time, being able to be so mobile, its truly amazing!!
This was an example of a truly livable tiny space, and it was cool to see how an actual resident utilized his space in reality. The designers seem to have considered utilizing using the upper spaces well (I.e. shelves above the toilet, loft space). Thanks for this peek, Norm!
Thanks for always being here for it!!
The thing that stood out to me is: "nobody has a table/desk/chair". Flat surfaces (for eating or study, or PC) are not really practical. It would take up the entire non-loft area.
@@Adderkleet eat out
@@Adderkleet i am pretty sure they have those foldable camping tables for when needed.
@@Adderkleet I was thinking the same, because I'm used to have my own PC with chair and table, in that space will be tricky (or use some different things, being inventive)
Honestly, I wish the USA could have homes like these and keep them at an affordable rate. It would be great for young adults to start off on their own. This would have been prefect for me as a college student.
Just a sign of how sad America has become that this would be seen as acceptable. Compare that chicken coop to what your parents could afford off an untrained job 40 years ago.
And for those of us who just don't have high paying jobs, don't have much stuff, and don't want/need much space.
We do. My first apartment was just like this. $450/mo. in the 80s.
@@ArchonCommando What kind of job isn't untrained? You either are working class/blue collar or white collar. Every job requires certain skill sets and that was true 40 years ago. Problem is the younger generation thinks it was all handed to us. We worked hard for what we got (I worked 3 jobs at one time!, but you are right, this should never become a norm. I'm living in Europe, atm, and what little people are willing to accept is sad.
@@ArchonCommando what untrainable jobs are you referring to? My parents were able to buy a house very young but my dad was an accountant. You have an unrealistic view of the world to think everyone in our parents generation had the means to afford a house.
And worst of, your comment makes it seem like the US is “too good” to even entertain the idea of small apartments. Young adults nowadays in the US that don’t want to live at home are most likely living with roommates. Small apartments are great alternatives to living with roommates. I’m sure Japan has “regular sized” apartments but you’d probably need roommates for that.
Love it! I'd totally use the loft space to sleep and as a TV den, downstairs I'd have a desk to paint and create because the light is amazing! Great video! Really interesting space!
Didn't expect to see one of my fave crochet channels over on this side of youtube haha
It seems like it's made the same way cruiseship rooms are constructed.
slave mentality
@@thiloswift8035 what?
@@thiloswift8035 As someone who own a 3 bedroom house that was built in the 1930's, I can assure you owning a home is not fun ...
Paying home owners insurance , paying taxes, ALWAYS FIXING SOMETHING that is broken ,mowing the yard , weed eating, trimming tree limbs , raking leaves, having a huge electric bill trying to cool and heat the home and the worst part is having permanent next door neighbors, Crimony these people are trashy and nasty but you can't just up and move as you take out a thirty year mortgage that hangs around your neck like an albatross .
If I had to do things over I would buy a little acre of land and a cheap little camper van and save a huge pile of cash.
I literally could be retired right now if I hadn't sunken myself into this much debt.
I love this development idea! It's perfect for students/young professionals who don't need a lot of space but still want nice amenities. Sometimes nice amenities and space are proportional, as well as price. I thought it was interesting he used the loft as a workout/video game cave, but I feel like I would use it more as an office/study space or like you said as a closet/storage area.
At least Japan is building tiny affordable apartments unlike many other countries where the emphasis is on building luxurious places and generating huge profits.
Ikr. Other countries should invest in affordable apartments rather than expensive luxurious apartments.
Absolutely, I was kicked out of my Williamsburg, Brooklyn artist loft that was remodeled as luxury lofts. This was going on all over Williamsburg, Brooklyn and ruined the area.
@@ellyreginald6546 this was getting bad before last year especially in the larger cities where they were focused on 'revitalization' aka - minimal/cheap upgrades + huge rent increases to meet/exceed big brother tax implications and of course pocket lining on their end as well as landlords.
At least their people won’t be homeless also.
Ain't that the godly truth. A tiny room in the least affluent neighborhoods in NYC will cost at least $700 a month and that is if lucky .
This is actually a well thought out space. The ceiling height and placements of the bathroom and kitchen are actually functional and this is coming from a New Yorker. Whoever designed this space did a fantastic job with the layout and storage space.
As a designer i can aprove this is very well made tiny apartment 👍
I would llike to have a good closetwall along the one side without deminizing the room and a little higher loftarea an a good kitchenpantry. That would help a lot. But I find it expensive and it would make me feel like a tunnel rat to walk those hallways.
What storage space? Thise 3 tiny cupboards?
What a lot of ppl miss is that when you save so much money on rent, you actually have the means to go out and experience stuff and as a result you're not in your place as much. It's just a matter of what you personally want to prioritize in your life.
~Laughs in pandemic~
Totally agree with you but for me inside space is a major priority
Exactly, like based on his numbers ($600 vs $1k for rent) that’s about $100 bucks a week - you could have a pretty sweet weekend with that amount!
No I get that part a ton! It's one of my favourite parts 😎
Introverts exist
We don't want to go outside that often lmao
I find myself thinking that a small apartment might be quite beneficial to me and maybe others. It would force me to simplify my life and find what is most useful and important. I think everyone could use a good spring cleaning now and again! Maximizing every inch of your space sound pretty fun!
You could always just do a spring cleaning occasionally no matter what the size of your home - you don't have to live in a closet to do so.
One of the best cubicle (studio) appartment, I have ever seen. Architect put a lot of effort in designing this place - perfect for school, college students or 'single' workers.
It's efficient and comfortable :)
@@dansavka7648 You are probably from a rich family or the so called socialite , so you won't understand. Buddy, Life of poor and middle class is not something that simple. You need to live it to understand and when you understand their life, you would understand why many people liked these buildings and would appreciate this design and effort designer put into consideration.
If you want to become a criminal, go ahead - who am I to stop you, but know one thing, willful criminals are worse than leeches. Just a honest citizen's opinion.
As a person that lives in a tiny-tiny apartment in Tokyo I can say that this apartment is not bad at all. However, one huge disadvantage is the lack of an actual built-in closet which will definitely be an issue both for men and women. Not only because the storage space is limited but also because those clothes will catch so much dust even if if you clean often that you might develop allergies.
You can buy a small closet and put it in there or a small dresser.
good point, i guess someone needs to develop some type of smart closet for tiny apartments that deals with this issue
IKEA has very cheap VUKU which is small wardrobe. Should be enough for minimal set of clothes.
There are nylon-based closets that can be easily put up. There are also tiered stackable plastic drawers that can be used to store clothes too...
I would use the loft for storage. Up there, your clothes won't get as much dust. If you only have a few clothes and use every piece often, which means they get laundered often, you don't have to worry about dust. I'd even use the loft to dry clothes, using one of those foldable clothing racks.
In my 20s I definitely would've lived in a micro apartment like that. The studio apartments in London are much smaller and not as bright, also very expensive and you rarely get your own bathroom in there. I opted for having housemates to be able to afford the costs, however I would've loved to live on my own. I probably would use the gallery as a sleeping space. There's something cosy about it and it's nice to be elevated and be away from the rest of your stuff.
How old are you now? ^__^
Hope you don't sleepwalk!
I love the space.. very clean and airy. Ideal place for someone just starting out in this great big world. Best regards to those who have just started their journey.
I love the idea that it is a Cocoon. Not a place forever but a refuge for those in times of growth and metamorphosis. The design is so thoughtful and intentional. Someone should show this to UCLA
So well said…
Beautiful comment
@@Nightbird. It's for people that want this lifestyle and if you're not comfortable with their concept, there's hundreds of thousands of other places to live in
@@Nightbird. Oh please, if you have the money then buy a mansion lol. An 18 year old that's just starting out could benefit this. Fucker thinks everyone is as privileged as him.
@@Nightbird. earth maybe huge, but not all cities are. Tokyo, Seoul, hong kong, mumbai all are cities with housing crisis and ideas like this is a boon for the students and lower income families there
I think this apartment can be great for those who are fine with tiny space. It's clean, bright and seem well-designed. I cannot live in such place, I fell claustrophobic even watching it. I am so happy I don't live in Tokyo. It might be great but not for me.
same..I got anxious and felt like I am starting to suffocate..just from watching this video...
@@tutifruti9819 I didn't get so extreme but felt walls suddenly getting closer especially looking at shower etc. I almost felt walls! The sleeping alcove remined me of a coffin. I will be probably get very bad anxiety if ever get in such place as I have anxiety in elevator.
Yes, just imagine..rainy weather outside, sitting in that hole all day :(
picture sitting crosslegged on the floor and trying to stand up and your knees getting blocked by the walls
I'm the exact opposite.i feel safe.like a hug
Personally I would love to see this apartment added to an interior design challenge. Have some interior designers, furniture designers use their talents to make that space come alive. Japan was one of the forerunners in convertible furniture and spaces. I would love to see some top designers there and abroad design that space because there is lots you can do with it.
I’d love the challenge, hey?
One word …..IKEA.
Like having those staircases that fold flat against the wall when not in use. That would free up more area in the lower level.
@@cynthiakent4033 Not for this. You need experts in multi-use items. That's definitely not IKEA.
@@Ddrhl …..do you think they could lower the ceiling so you could stand in the loft?
This was the first or at least one of the first videos I watched on this channel and I love the tiny apartment series. People are very efficient at using their space
At least it has its own bathroom. In many of the older apartments in Tokyo, the residents have to go to a public bath in the neighbourhood because the apartments they live do not have a place for shower or bath.
It's better to have some space to live in than a personal bathroom.
The main problem is that they refuse to build just a tiny bit higher to allow people to have some personal space.
@Drexel Delos Reyes 😮😮😮
@Drexel Delos Reyes apartments in which part of the country?
Are you serious? It seems like there would at least be a shared bathroom in the in the building in your hallway. I couldn’t live somewhere without a bathroom!
@Drexel Delos Reyes wut? You sure about this?
This would be a dream come true for me. Small spaces make me feel safe. I would use the loft as office space.
Are you okay .
@@kianasepeda7746?
Oh be my friend please 😀
I also feel better in small apartments!
That's what I was thinking...I don't want to climb into bed or out of bed like that. I would like being up in my little crow's nest, working.
Same for me! My mom is actually clostrophobic so this would make her panic. My late dad and I were/are agoraphobic and this would be perfect.
The loft is definitely a unique selling point, but i can see how throughout the time, it'll become cumbersome no matter how you use it. As a bedroom, if you get sick or too tired from work, climbing up and down will be difficult and dangerous. As a storage area, moving large items can be really difficult.
Imagine coming home drunk. Or coming home drunk with a date. The shenanigans that would ensue...
@@infn getting that sneak peak "ladies first"
@@deeznuts-dl2mf or wear a kilt, you go first and then shout your youtube name ^^
I own several homes, and I can absolutely tell you that having bedrooms only upstairs is always a pain. I literally bought a bed couch in one of them just because of the fact that sometimes I just needed a nap before I went upstairs to my bed after a long day at work.
Good point... if you are ill and having to run back and forth to the toilet, up and down to a bed in that loft would be inconvenient.
This place will never get haunted because even ghost and spirits will be like I need some air
I recently converted a garage into a studio apartment and I built a loft bed kind of similar to this one with a mini split. It’s a great way to live! Did it for 3 years with 2 kids, my wife and a dog!
@@sashafierce183 I don’t think I can post photos in the comments, you can look at my channel I’ve got a video on there that does a walk-through of it. Hopefully that helps?
Recently and 3 years?
Bravo 👏 for 3 years!!!
@@marieocean8 thank you! It got really tough the last year. If it was just me and my wife we could have lived there for decades. But with kids it put a time limit on the time we could spend there.
@@maltirathour5655 cool, thanks! Hope you like it! 😁
Ngl this just looks like a student’s appartement, I’m French and we have apartment looking like this that are like 10m2 without even the upper loft so this is super lovely and you can totally live there comfortably
I’m French too and I agree these tiny spaces are common but the design is better in Japan in my opinion. I couldn’t live there I’m claustrophobic but I still think it’s nice tho.
Man in America they don’t have places that small it’s rare even studio bigger
@@Hmletmetry comment l'appartement de France pour un étudiant est-il? Combien coûte-t-il?
@@yoshikitakeda3262 Honestly I live in Paris so the prices might be cheaper in other cities but it’s around 500- 600€ for 10m2. It also depends on the neighbourhood in Paris but it’s generally high priced everywhere. On the other hand, there are financial help from the state.
This apartment's like a dream to me, I'm already short as it is and having a small space like that would feel so cozy and comfy to live in
That guy was really nice to show you his place. Seems like a cool dude
In the first unit, I'd want to replace the ladder with a set of stairs, where each stair was storage for socks/underwear, tops, books, dishes, toiletries, etc. Like people with 'Tiny Houses' often build into their spaces.
I was thinking the same thing!!
I agree, the ladder isn't safe especially if you are sleepy in the middle of the night.
those would be some steep steep steps if you wanted it to fit in the space without taking too much from the living space
Wow, these are such tiny little spaces but I think they are great for collage students just starting out.
I think the reason why they dont build those storage stairs is the regular earthquakes. ☹️ I haved lived in Tokyo in a tiny apartment like this (slightly bigger) and actually the storage options were still quite satisfying and smart☺️
As someone that lives in the countryside with a lot of land and a large home, with garage and annex this place makes me feel claustrophobic! Cool use of space though.
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Good for u bro
@@Steinshamn93 I'm just saying it's amazing what you get used to. to me this seems insane, but I have a family. As a single bloke I never rented anything that small either - I just dont' think I could do it.
@@leanbeam1314 it wasn't to show off - I have no need to do so to random strangers on the internet who don't know me or give a fuck about me! It's just incredible how in some cultures this is considered absolutely normal - for example I love a big kitchen as I love cooking, and that would be tough to not have. As I said, it's a question of what you're used to. Living in a hugely densely populated city I can only assume this is a normal thing - something I've never experienced (despite having lived around the world).
Yeah, I know the feeling. I live in the countryside, where my nearest neighbor is 600m away through the forest, 800m on the road.
My house, where living room is 52m2, looks like monster giant next to this apartment.
I actually liked the place and it's so well lit and ventilated. This is every minimalist's crib and i got so much of positive vibes from the place!!
If I was a student, I would love to live in that appartment. It is so neat and organized.
Me too. I don't really like super big homes, but the ones like this are so good, especially if the place is near the market, I would like to stay there.
As a student absolutely yes but as a grown adult I would be more willing to spend for comfort
I love it when an apartment has a lot of natural light! Perfect for most house plants :)
You can just picture lush green plants on a beautiful wall garden in there ^^
A couple plants might improve air quality but at the same time the place is already small as hell I don't know if there's space for them. They might make the place feel a bit crowded.... even if they're on the wall.
My high school best friends were Japanese and Chinese. By their love for the massive open spaces and homes in S Africa I quickly came to realize that this kind of tiny living is likely not by choice for many people. Also now that covid has forced so many of us indoors its hard to imagine how someone would not get frustrated confined to such a small 'cell'. There's issues of accessibility also. Impossible for older people and those with any kind of physical limitation to reside in and safely navigate.
I was thinking about a person that is overweight but not obese would have problems with the tiny toilet area & shower as well a that using that ladder to the loft.
@@2004mojo Have you ever seen a video by Abroad in Japan?
Overweight people are not tolerated in Japan.
If you gain even a bit of weight, your friends and co-workers will keep reminding you that you got larger so there's no other way than to lose that weight asap again or lose the respect of your friends and/or co-workers.
It's probably the same as fat shaming and bullying although a bit more subtle.
@@AudieHolland fat Shaming is good in fact we should be Shaming more unhealthy behaviour people do.
@@AudieHolland Yeah, a relative of mine worked with a Japanese company in Malaysia. She was told she needed a diet and her company actually sent her to a diet program that involved eating only an apple during lunch 😅
@@asandax6 that's bigoted to the capital B . People get fat due to meds and diseases and well , sometimes unhealthy behaviors are coping methods to deal with fat shaming , it's nothing to encourage .
I love the idea of affordable & high quality housing like this. The loft could definitely get annoying everyday but for special occasions could be good or even just storage
I’m a homebody…. I feel claustrophobic watching this. Huge no for me. But I can see that it’s well thought out for what it is
Took the words right out of my mouth.
Same here. It's depressing.
ideal for a garden gnome...
Yes, its so tiny
I would die in such a miserable small space
I’m gonna be completely honest and say this is better than a lot of the places I’ve lived in. It might be smaller that a lot of them, but the quality is so high!
I wouldn’t just live there, I would thrive there haha. Definitely a one man apartment though, and I don’t know how good the location is so it depends on how good it actually is
The space is perfect for a single person to live in that apartment and for me I think its a great price.
I didn't hear the price can you tell me the price please?
@@mamieshannon5681 Around 650dollars/month
Just came across your videos and just been enthralled by the spaces you’ve shown. I personally want to move to Japan once I get on my feet to experience the culture and all the nice sights that Japan has to offer and seeing how nice and minimalistic some of the apartments are just makes me want to move there all the more. Love your videos and pray for your continued success and happiness! :-)
I really wish we had this kind of small, inexpensive accommodation in the west. I live in a town in Canada of about 30,000 people and for 600/month the best you're going to find is a bedroom in somebody else's home, it's amazing that you can have a whole (small) apartment for so little in a city the size of Tokyo.
600/month CAD or USD?
@@solanofurlan443 generally people say prices in the country there in so the fact that they've said they live in Canada it's probably Canadian dollars,, I live in a town in western Canada of about the same amount of people and to rent a room in somebody else's house you're looking at about $1,000 easy however when I first moved here few years ago you could get a two-bedroom house for $750 Canada is currently dealing with hyperinflation as we descend into a third world nation
I live in a medium sized city in Italy, a whole apartment (with furniture, kitchen and toilet) costs about 500/600€
In India for 300USD you can rent a 3 bedroom house in an upscale area.
I'm in a rural area of Sweden and my apartment of 65 square metres (700 square feet) is approximately USD 400 per month. In cities of course the rent is higher but not insane.
I would replace the ladder with box stair thingies which would provide extra storage and make it much more convenient to go up and down, meaning you'd be more likely to use that space. I imagine the loft space not being used much by most people as is, ladders are super annoying to keep going up and down long term, especially when you can't stand up in loft space.
I imagine the ladder wd literally become my stairclimber, my workout equipment! Gotta stay (🤥) thin just to fit down the hall!!
I'd make that ladder into wooden steps that could also function as shelves for books.
@@unhiddenhistory Oh i looove that! But i get yelled at NOW for all the space i “waste” on a book hoard. I think in this home even *I* wd have to resign myself to electronic 😭📚💔
@@andalistark5416Just say that it's a collection, not a hoard, lol!
that box stair would take up more space below than ladder
Would definitely live there.
I think I'd try and fill up the loft space so it's ALL covered by mattress, like one big square mattress/futon situation lol. So whenever I climb the ladder it's always to go to bed.
Amazing designs! Love them!
I like how Japan has tiny apartment so young adult doesn't have to force to find a roommate or roommates because they can just afford to live on their own. I live south of Miami and a one bedroom apartment in the relatively safer neighborhood is around 1400 a month. The apartment is much bigger than this one but I really don't need that much space and I'm not a fan of having roommate. I wish I can't get something smaller and pay less.
I suspect it's the zoning laws of Miami prevent that from happening.
@@ANTSEMUT1 Right. US Zoning laws are much more restrictive than in Japan. If people in Miami could rent out half the space for 60% of the price, they absolutely would.
to be honest though most young people in Japan live in their Family homes still. It is not uncommon at all to be in your 30's and still living with your mother and father. Many don't actually move out into their own place until marriage surprisingly, either that or will sometimes move from family home into a corporate apartment that their company may provide or offer at a very low subsidized rate (which brings its own headaches as you literally leave work, go home to you apartment building in which all your colleagues and boss may live at..thus never leaving work...)
1400 a month?
May I ask how much people in this area make a month?
I just don't understand how people working for a boss can make enough money to pay 1400 a month when you still need to pay for water, electricity, food, etc.
@@maskedgamer7565 1400/m Is not a lot
Whoa! I would totally live in that space! The high ceilings and huge windows give it so much light and make it feel larger. I love that the windows have frosting on them to ensure privacy. The separate washroom and shower are also really nice since they don't look like they'd feel claustrophobic. Super cool to see those axolotls too!
Love that light!!
I lived in a tiny dorm room for 5 years, so I know it's pretty easy to adapt - especially if your young. It's also very nice of the man to allow us into his house.
I think I'd live here specially because of the loft. My sitting height won't exceed 2 feet and I'm much smaller when I'm crouching( which I normally do) and the small space kind of minimises space which is something I don't like because it feels empty but at the same time seeing the apartment like this gives it a sort of "free" vibe and look
"I don't go up there often"
When 9 sq meters is too much
This is what I call a cupboard. Its not living.
@@helenegan1079 Very entitled
@@helenegan1079Not everyone can afford a 2 story house or a spacious apartment. For someone that's just getting through college ang Uni this is more than enough space at a very affordable price.
*Loft is really more of a vacation home by the seaside.*
Hey it's Verlis. 😅
So interesting to see these apartments ! They make me feel claustrophobic just looking at them
The hallways are cringe worthy.
Same! I would feel like the walls are closing in on me!
But if due to budget, your only other option is a room in a shared house, I think many young people would prefer this. Shared houses are hit & miss & I grew tired of them by my late 20's.
@@mrss4328
It's the toilet for me. So small 🧐
I like the design although too small for me.
Love the tenant’s apartment. He was really nice. Japan is such a beautiful country
He was super friendly. I don’t know that asking to come into someone’s apartment somewhere like the US would have gone as well. The Japanese people seem very polite and hospitable
He had great hair, too.
yes nice hairstyle and cut😂
The idea of it being a cocoon is incredible! I wish this kind of thoughtful living were more common in places I’ve lived
If not for some mobility problems, I'd stay there. The loft looks like a good sleeping area or just use it for storage. I love the idea of housing focused on good quality and low income.
That’s something I thought of, even though I’m not disabled. Most of these tiny apartments aren’t at all wheelchair/disability accessible.
I would definitely sleep in the Loft and have a desk / sofa / TV downstairs
The loft would definitely be my bed area. Decorate with string lights it’d be beautiful. Small seating downstairs, tv and that. Ideal
Or having to pee on the night
what is up with... why the f%ck is it always some basic b%tch stuff like string lights 🤣
Like, come on, think larger, Why not e.g. a moss wall, or a classic look library with book nook mirror effects to make it appear massive
@@klappstuhl4370 a moss wall is pretty basic too. I like string lights because of the ambiance and helps my anxiety.
Mmm
I would put up some stars on the ceiling like the night sky and pictures of cats or some sh*t. I would have a really thick soft mattress with loads of pillows and fleece covers, then turn down the aircon to 16 and pretend it was winter whist drinking mulled wine and watching Star Trek on the wall with a projector. :)
What a lovely little space for one person, like someone who isn’t home a lot, or a pensioner. Certainly a million times better than the cages in Hong Kong. Street was so clean.🦋🦋
A pensioner aren’t always gonna be able to get out and enjoy the outside as much as this crapped space requires. So - nah not for the old
Can I see my Nan climbing that Ladder to use the loft area..no chance 😆
@@ausualsuspect9639 you can install personal elevator systems, mostly designed for old people, you know
@@TunjungUtomo maybe in a actual sizeable house…not a mini apartment
I would definitely live here! It’s so cute and cozy. It’s a lot more spacious than other tiny apartments.
This looks very comfortable, neat and beautiful. And loved how the space was just right, not too big nor too small. And the interior looks good!!
Wouldn't say it it's super comfortable: I'll probably hit my head a few time living there. But it is pretty cozy looking
not recommended to people who has claustrophobia tho
@@user-tw1pm6nr5e
Yeah, like on the corner of that wall unit as he walked in!!
“This is VERY livable” I’m sorry, sir, but my giant ass is getting anxiety just looking at that toilet area. 😂
😂 thats why these guys are mostly fit.
Facts 😂
The whole place gave me anxiety.. 😁
I would lose my mind after a month in a place that teeny 😄
@@bidibibip I'm getting a panic attack just watching this ❣🤣
I love it! I can totally live there.
U are totally Crazy mate....that s Is not home, Is a beatiful Cage.
@@Qwertization88 yeah i hate it
ya unless the guy next to u starts hitting the fucking wall or moving stuff or playing music. I lived in one of these last year, I lasted up to 2 months and then changed houses.
@@hansantonio110 i could "live" in there Just for a week, no more....but i respect Who live in there room for need
@@scyth3yato840 I'd just ask the room next door to keep it low,
i also wear earplugs every night. I guess it would work against the noise somehow
I 100% would live there. My current place is relatively similar in size, and at a similar price, but the space there is really well out together and I could make really good organisational use of it. I also like to lounge and so would absolutely just lounge up in the loft all the time
I love the place and wish I could move there
This is a great liveable space, the sleeping loft is huge in comparison to some others. The main room fits a desk to work/eat from and you can still fit in a comfy two seater sofa. I think this would give great value for money, especially with having your own full bathroom. Furnished correctly, this place would look amazing and I would definitely live there.
@@ginakelley749 my mom lived with 15 siblings and 2 parents in a 3 bedroom house. All the girls slept in one bed and so did the boys.
I love how organize the room is. You really don’t need a lot, just what you need.
@John Smith i dunno it looks comfortable enough.
I love how this block has been designed with so much care and attention to detail despite being at the more budget end of the market. Can we have some of these in London please
sure......thats £4,000/month please lol
My favourite part is the partition between the shower and toilet. I love how they are completely separated in their own space. I always liked that idea and I never knew there were places that existed that had this design style. I’m from Canada, Toronto, ON. I could totally see myself living in an apartment like that especially since I’ve started my minimalist journey.
It used to be more common to split the bath/shower and toilet. In Australia for example, older houses had this feature. Sometimes in the UK as well. Many modern places dont though.
In Russia almost all apartments have a bathroom and a toilet separated, but it becomes more and more common to join them and I find it much more comfortable to use 😃
I did not see a hand sink, though and who wants to take a crap and then wash their hands in the same sink they use to prepare food and wash dishes? Gross! This was the ONE major drawback I saw to this tiny home.
I would live in this apartment in a heartbeat. The loft part would be the bedroom and storage for out of season clothing. For the open space by the ladder it would be nice to place a desk on the left side as you get into the apartment, then place a series of bookcases/cabinets of the same height as the desk. the bookcase/cabinet can be used to store in-season clothes while the top can be used as an extra work surface. Since there is free wall space by the stairs, I would place a decorative hanging dish rack, to hold my plates and serve as a wall art at the same time. It is such a pleasant irony to come up with grand ideas on a place as tiny as this :)
I can't wait to see the future of apartments actually. I'd love to see this trend in the US. A lot of people want to live more minimally and are limited, including myself. Not everyone can get a plot of land to put a tiny home on or wants to camp or RV. So what are our options? $1600 for a 1 bedroom or live with someone. Give me an small, cheap, efficient apt with a porch for growing greens and I'll gladly hand over $400 a mo.
Majority of Americans couldn't fit comfortably in there because they're obese.
Damn I would love to live like those fucking chickens that don't move for their whole live too!
1600 for a one bedroom??? My mom is paying 1200 for a 2 bed 1 bath townhome with like 1,500 square feet that’s in extremely good condition (was completely renovated before she moved in, new roofing, EVERYTHING)😟. As much as I hate Texas I can say our housing is dirt cheap.
@Jay where in texas
I am also looking for one
@@CyberMachine honestly I was thinking the exact same thing. When they showed how tight of a space the toilet was in I just thought “damn I know so many people who prob wouldn’t even be able to use that toilet because they wouldn’t fit”
It's small but well done. Refrigerator where the washer goes. Desk and chair at the bottom. Bed up in the loft.
It's a bedroom. Of course the loft is s bedroom. You go there once a day, the rest of the day is downstairs.
Yes the proportions don't fit you or me, but it's clearly meant to be a bedroom.
Lofts like this are soo perfect for young people who just wanna live in their own first apartment... I wish we would've had lofts like this in Germany 😩😩
Gibt mit Sicherheit auch kleine Wohnungen in Deutschland, aber als Student ist man eben die allerletzte Wahl wenn es darum geht ne Wohnung zu vermieten
The loft is just the part you have to climb the ladder for. I have seen things like that here in The Netherlands, just not in small apartments as far as I remember. The closest thing to it I've seen is the attic of my upstairs neighbours that has a way too steep staircase with too small stairs to be comfortable.
I'm curious what I kind of living space I would end up with if I ended up in Germany for work (although I might not even need to move if my job will be mostly online or digital. I'll have to wait and see...).
As a contractor, I've had to rent a second place, or a room in someone's home closer to work, for months, or years. this would be perfect for that. love it.
It is tiny, but at least it got a window and the white, clean room design give a healthy feeling. By far not the worst place to live in. Cave explorers will love it.
I've always loved smaller spaces. It seems to me that the less space you have to work with: the more you respect it. To me, minimalism is about bringing a bit of order to an otherwise chaotic world and leaving my stress at the door.
I wish there were more options like this where I live. I would move into that lovely little apartment in a heartbeat.
Love it! The windows and white walls help immensely to make the space feel open instead of claustrophobic. I lived in a small apartment for 3 years which was halfway underground. It was horrible....yellow walls, yellow wooden cabinets and kitchen table, yellow laminated floor, dark red walls inside the bathroom, black bathroom faucet and towel racks...dark wooden trim and doors, and light from only three small windows (all of which were positioned under trees). I can't believe I survived that long, really. The apartment I'm living in now, while small, feels like a penthouse suite compared to my previous one! Tons of storage, white walls, tons of windows....feels open and light instead of yellow and depressing. Haha.
This is very livable. Coming from someone who knows NYC's tiny spaces, this is well thought out, and with some planning it can be quite doable. I'd sleep in the loft and have a small food-prep/eating/work area downstairs. Small, but totally doable.
Great thought. A small table (esp the fold-down wall type) & a modest but comfortable stuffed lounge chair to dine, work & watch TV is all that's needed. You can also have significant storage by adding one or two inexpensive 12"x72" storage towers without the floor footprint being much affected.
This is so neat and so economical for people just outta college and looking for jobs meanwhile living independently in such cozy yet comfortable space!
Reason why I love Japan and it's creative outlook and approach to everything!
Nice video. I loved to have the comparison between empty and how you would actually live in the apartment. I also appreciated, how honest he was about the loft.
Well designed but its so small, I can’t imagine feeling happy living in such a tiny space for longer than a weekend.
Seriously I used to think like that until I moved into a space like this
if it would be bigger for 1 big working table I would be all in. but yes this place is a little bit too small
I wouldn't mind living there as much. Thr small space would force me to go outside more. Or if you are someone who are outside most of the time. It doesn't really matter as long as there is a bed.
@@aradhyathakkar6755 in India?😳
After paying out the wazoo for living space in America .. this feels like would be super cozy and these days unless you make a 100k and live in 6 bed house ... were all pretty much infront of a TV or pc monitor or phone anyways. The actual space we all use is only for all the shit we dont even need to have.
Back when I wanted to move to Japan I used to love watching these type of videos. Tiny luxury apartments like this one are really cool! But now I see them and think omg, I couldn't live in such a small space. I think it takes a toll on you over time.
Luckily that place had such big windows. I feel like I would have my window open a lot to decrease the possible claustrophobia
_they’re usually temporary living. Students and business people._
As an artist and someone who would prefer to work remotely; yes I would love a small, cute and clean space like that. I would use the loft to either sleep or as a small art space. I would also have a scratching pad for my kitty up there and a place for my cat to sleep. I could see myself sitting on pillows up there with music on painting ! The lighting alone is amazing for that even up in the loft.
Where can I see your art
You’d be single forever “living” there
@@jn7428 Why would you say that
@@AngledLines no room for a family. Was that a serious question?
@@jn7428 and why did you use quotes around "living", as it someone isnt actually living in a small home? Or bc someone isn't living if they dont have children? Theres also a huge middle ground between "single" and "having a family". You can not cohabitate and also not be single.
I like this one, bright and sunny, I can see a hanging shelf with plants, sunlight and white walls make all the difference.
Hat's off to all of you that are so appreciative & happy with tiny spaces I'm impressed by all of your positive comments, I'm going to be honest though & say I couldn't do it 👍
It is for young people: students and young adults who are single and don't have a lot of money. Getting an affordable flat is almost impossible in most countries, especially in big cities like New York. In most capital cities, you just can't have a nice little apartment close to the centrum that's cheap too.
@Karen Louise Present
Not only could I not do it now, I never could have done it! I am not technically claustrophobic---I once curled up and spent the night in an elevator jammed between floors---I need breathing room. My clothes wouldn't fit in that unit!
Supposing I took a one year sabbatical in Tokyo and was provided such a unit, I would use the loft as a library/workspace, and put a futon "downstairs" where I could eat/sleep. Listening to the young man though it seems that what people save in rent, they spend in eating out and staying away from "home".
@@drsylvietourigny5428 ok but you didn't said in the first case that you are claustrophobic. It is understandable then why you couldn't live there. But please notice that what you wrote first, it seemed that you have a negative opinion about there little apartments. That is why I tried to point out what a great opportunity these suites are. You see, life has many colours. Not everyone needs the very same thing. Maybe it's not good for you, but it is good for someone else. We have to think about the needs of others too.
I think the space is great and well thought out, but to be honest I don't think I could live in such a tiny space for very long, I know I wouldn't be using the loft space for sleeping.
@@june.w.1288 I could never 😂 as a student I’d rather go anywhere else. I need space
Had an even smaller room when I was living in Tokyo. My room was literally 1 single bed touching a tiny desk leading to a window then just enough room beside my bed to walk a bit and put a chair to stand at my desk. We had a common kitchen, shower, eating and washing area though. Still did a bit of less dangerous cooking in my room like boiling some water for noodles or tea etc. Most of my stuff was up above me on shelves. I could stretch my arms and touch both walls. I think was about 50 or 60 sq ft then before that I came from the largest place I lived 3000 sq ft loft I could bike inside it. Ha
I love tiny spaces as long as they are sound proof as I dont want to hear other people's talk and also not mine to be heard.
I love this video. The rooms are really worth living as they seem to be made thoughtfully.
Loved it. ♥️
I actually normally watch exotic pet videos and randomly stumbled across your channel (love your videos btw) but seeing those axolotl reminded me of all the horror enclosure stories I normally watch on here D':
I feel so bad for those axolotls.
@@lesbwian7023i was shocked that he even had them. Seems like a nice dude but the tank was so small for them.
They're still juveniles. Maybe they will transition to a 40 gal up in the loft.
"I don't really go up there anymore"
"The loft is where i keep my exercise stuff"
same japonese dude, same 😅
Same, i think i would make my gaming room up there
Challenging work out area when you can’t even stand up.😳