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A little love shack if Paolo ever gets a mistress. If that's too mean to say tell me and I won't make jokes like that. I was 100% joking he is extremely lucky he got his wife.
If you have been advised to step out of your comfort zone, send these advisors on a rough pedestrian erotic journey. First, restore the comfort of the state of mind, then solve the problems. Start by cleaning the house / apartment. I'm serious, no jokes.
I love how the first appartment could have been completely renovated with just 300-500€ and increase the rent by 50€, but the landlord was probably like "hell no, who cares". It could have looked like the third appartment at least from the design etc.
If even that much. Just tack some shower board panels over the banged up walls. The hardest part would've been reworking the concrete at the entrance because you'd have to actually remove some of the concrete to pour some more in.
@@peachteagirl If that is reinforced concrete, that may not be so easy. If it isn't, then it will be easier. Either way, getting the mix for the new concrete just right does take effort.
@@ShootBigBucks I don't know the law in japan but usually you are allowed to change the appartment to some extend, as long as you can deliver it back in it's original state. I think, if you do it yourself and improve the quality of the appartment, the landlord cannot charge the tenant with increased rent. If he does i can imagine that you can charge him for the work you have done in his appartment, which would yet again lead to him telling the police that he never told you to improve his appartment. Overall, in a realistic scenario, if you better his appartment for free because you want to live there increasing your quality of life, he won't charge you with higher rent maybe even give you a little bonus like lowering it for a few months or even giving you free months for a while as a thank you gift. After you move he will be able to charge more afterall.
Paolo Stop! I counted 33 different shots in the first 90 seconds of this video! That's a crazy dedication to keep the video visually engaging, don't think it goes unnoticed.
@@michaelovitch Why so toxic dude? Other youtube videos with the same content doesn't even come close to the editing of Paolo's videos. You're intellect makes you fond of bursting bubbles.
I doubt he was trying to do that. I watch so many martial arts movies grown up in my grandma's house that Asian people grew up with a lot of respect and honor for their parents and grandparents. I don't think he would laugh. Japanese and Chinese people do not have the same morals as the United States does. I don't believe the states have any morals.
The wobbly floor in the first one... "Occasionally the floor will burst open and the souls of the damned will try to drag you into hell, so keep a spray bottle ready. But overall it's a really nice and pleasant place to stay."
Easy when you dont have to live in it... " Oh look ! this child ! almost starving ! - Heyyyy ! at least he have legs to run and play !" Yeah cool, he is a good guy i really though it was for the views in a UA-cam video ! ... OH WAIT !
@@michaelwaters3323 Hell has pros? I gave this a minute of thought. Hells Pros: ● You will probably know many others. ● Hot coffee 24/7 That's all I could come up with, your turn! 🤣
@@michaelwaters3323 his commentary killed me. “ look at the history in these walls” loool. I’m not too surprised tho. That’s about what I expect for that price anywhere besides the inaka.
The first two apartments were really old school, but the second one was WAY nicer than the first for only $25 a month more. The third apartment was clean and modern. While more than twice as expensive, it was certainly worth it. It was actually an apartment, while the first two were basically sleeping rooms. I’ve watched your videos for a while, but just found this one. I think most people are very interested in what’s available and would like to see you work your way thru the price ranges to compare!
The first one was in *rough* shape, but literally nothing that some minor repairs and improvements the tenant could make themselves couldn't fix for a very small amount of money if they're handy. I'd take it over the 2nd one solely because someone is clearly cleaning the toilet. Judging by the apparent lack of care from the landlord it's probably just one of the tenants cleaning it but even still it's at least getting done. I wouldn't want to move into the 2nd one and end up being the only person who cleans the toilet for everyone.
@@JeremyLevi I agree, at least in the first one someone gave a shit (pun intended) to clean the toilet whereas the 2nd one looked like the toilets from a dingy night club. Although it could be said the 2nd location could be home to more residents. Either way, dirty toilets are a huge bug bear of mine, would probably put up with the higher cost to have an own toilet
@@S1576 I mean where I live I wouldn't go for a communal toilet simply because here we have strong tenant rights if you rent an apartment but they are all null and void if you share a kitchen OR bathroom as that's classified as renting a room, not an apartment here. No clue how much of a thing tenant rights are in Japan though so it might not make as much of a difference there.
I appreciate this response. As someone who currently lives in a rural area after living in Memphis, TN, and hasn't had to rent anything in nearly 30 years, it's good to get a different, current perspective.
I'm a New Yorker as well, actually the last apt would be around $1500 in Manhattan at least. My 5 floor walk up in times square 15 years ago was less attractive then that but was a rare bargain at the time for $1100
Paolo's upbeat attitude and way with words are so wholesomely humorous 😭😂 "there's a lot of history" "something obviously happened here" "*pentagrams and holes in the wall*" He makes me want to move into that first apartment lol
The last apartment is actually so nice. I’m actually searching for a nice SMALL cozy apartment (like i’m specifically looking for a tiny apartment, I absolutely love small spaces because they’ve always felt warm and safe to me.) in the Tokyo metro area to live in and that last apartment is a genuine consideration.
My favorite thing about this video is how he's trying not to laugh in the first apartment. Very kind and respectful use of words. Good job. Glad I was able to find you on youtube.
Love how positive, respectful, and nonjudgmental your are. Your videos are informative, fun, and show your love of Japan. Like you, I am a Washingtonian/Californian, and I’m really eager to visit Japan as soon as I can work out the logistics. Your videos get me so excited to experience the country first-hand.
I really enjoy how Paolo sees the good in everything. Most people would've started trash talking the first place but mans said "it has a lot of history."
Reminds me of NYC where there is a surprising amount of "cheap" places where you get to choose between having a toilet or a shower(sometimes combined with the only sink) in the apartment. Or they have a shared toilet for the entire floor and it's anyone's guess as to who is responsible for cleaning that single shared toilet.
Paolo would be the best house seller of Tokyo: "These walls have just a lot of history!!" "The room is not that big so you don't need a long extension cord!!"
One thing I find attractive about Japanese housing is how many options there are for single people who want to live alone. In America it's nearly impossible to find a studio apartment, most apartments are 1, 2 or 3 bedroom. So if you're single you have to rent a 2 or 3 bedroom apartment and share it with 1-2 roommates. I'd much rather just be able to rent a 1-room studio all to myself.
First Apartment Paolo: There's space here to take our shoes off Me: No no no no, keep the shoes on. I say this as an Asian. Keep them ON. Also, you should leave.
The $200 apartment reminded of the room from the grudge, where the woman appears from inside the closet, pretty creepy but an interesting look into some of the more sketchy properties, even if it's technically in tokyo it's very much on the edge, of what would be considered liveable.
Your positivity to all of the apartments shown despite the... flaws... was honestly fantastic. I've only found you somewhat recently, but the good vibes and high amount of attention to detail and information adds up to a wonderful viewing experience. Awesome work!
@Jack Strawb They're not 'delusional'. You can clearly tell they recognise the flaws of the places through their positive sarcasm. Instead of being negative, they present jokes to keep the video in positive spirits.
on the other hand...he is so postive about this...that it becomes ridiculous. I tought he was sarcastic the whole time. But now I think he was positive.lol
to hell with the flaws they can be fixed or at least disguised as something nice - Like as is common in Japan, which is one thing I always liked about their culture - Crafty people really
ME: Hey this 2nd apartment doesn't seem that bad, it's a massive improvement from the 1st one and only $25 more. Paolo: Here's toilet number 1. ME: Never mind.
I would definitely be in charge of toilet cleaning in example 2. It would be immaculate. I would charge other residents a $1 a day for the privilege of using it 😂😂😂
@@TheCUTTERbyPHOENIX depending on how many residents there are, if there are 12 units that is $12 a day, or 360 every 30 days. hire a guy to clean every month for $200 and take the $160, now get every apartment on the zip code... lets say just 20 that has this situation and boom extra 3k a month for some leg work and contracts and you got a nice passive income.
Honestly? The leap in quality from $200 - > $225 was ridiculous lmao. $25 is the difference between a better location and whether or not you live in the basement from Saw.
The second flat had about the same quality my second flat near London had. I paid £800 for that which is about 1100$. Just to think I could’ve had a relatively nice flat in Tokyo for 4-5 months with the same amount of money ughh...
I actually loved the first traditional apartment. I don't know how it works in Japan, but if you're allowed to make improvements I would make it look nice. And be grateful for the opportunity to live in Japan. I've lived without indoor water and with a outhouse in the past and you figure it out and get used to it. Get a gym card or find a onsen. Wood polish, lime, new tatamis, a couple floor chairs and a table, a fresh futon and a couple of wok burners is a fairly easy start. A few house plants.... It's a pretty sweet start. And $200 per month leaves more money to fully explore the rest of Japan.
Whenever a realtor says that a place has "character" or "personality", what they really mean is "It's old, half the stuff's broken or about to break and it's in dire need of renovation".
"This apartment has a lot of history" Me: "Really? What history?" "Everyone that moved into this place died after seven days." Me: "I take it for six days then."
The third one is the only acceptable one to me. The first one I feel like I'd get stabbed in at night or vanish without a trace. The second one feels like someone's gonna watch me while I sleep in a feverish fit due to the e-coli I got from the toilet.
Very interesting, thanks for posting. As an American that has lived all over the USA in many different types of (poor) dwellings.. I can honestly say the only option for me that was shown in this video is the last one with the loft. The "shared toilets" and no shower dwellings are not an option, so $450+ is CHEAP for such a great space with private toilet/shower shown!
Paolo should really consider a new career as a real estate agent. "It has a light that works properly, so that's pretty nice." "This wall has a lot of history." "The room's not that big, so you don't need an extension cord!" "The ceiling has a lot of characteristics."
That last apartment was nice! I'm a fan of small spaces for living, so that would literally be perfect for me. Odds are I would use the loft as a storage space if I wanted a standard mattress bed. But if I was trying to conserve the downstairs space as kind of a living room, then a japanese futon with a memory foam sleeping pad would do the job too since they don't add a lot of height.
"Look at this first apartment. The landlord was kind enough to clean the blood and hide evidence of all previous crimes committed in this lovely unit."
Well he did put a lot of effort in it. Its not east to remove blood stains and restless spirits from the wall. And send out the devil because a guest is coming in to check the place out.
Usually you must remove your shoes in Japanese houses to protect the floors from dirt, but in the first apartment, I think you need to keep your shoes on to protect your feet from the floor! 😂
As a property manager and leasing agent, I would be embarrassed to show those 1st 2 apartments. The last one was beautiful. Like always, great video. Thanks!
i think it is hard to actually get approved to move to japan unless u are an expats ofcourse. but prices of studio apartments and even a small house outside of town is actually relatively cheap compare to the prices in US's major cities
I can practically smell the despair ebbed in those walls and the tears covering those matts. "Wow, this flat has a lot of character! " - place looks like a horror movie scene.
I could totally live in that last apartment. I don't need much. Just a bed, my computer, computer area shower/bathroom. I'm all about that easy simple lifestyle.
I'm pretty sure the first place is deemed uninhabitable. There is really no proper water, unsafe power.... I don't believe any landlord would put this on social media, no one would want to live in this.
If you do not go to Tokyo to work every day, but go to Tokyo for pleasure or shopping, I would recommend neighboring prefectures (Kanagawa and Saitama) where you can take a train to Tokyo. Although it will take more time to travel by train, the cost performance of housing will be greatly improved.
that last apartment was really good tbh the price doesn't seem that steep for what you get, I'd probably put a desk with a computer downstairs maybe some sort of small sofa and table, and upstairs a mattress. Pretty much enough space for one person honestly
@MagicMachineGun I wouldn't because first thing I'll grab something when I wake up is my phone that is charging in one of those outlets plugs, then I'll wake up. Its kinda 50/50 safe sometimes
I know everyone loves the third apartment. But the first and second one have a charm to them: yes they're old and falling apart, but immerse yourself in the space and in the time period it was built for a bit. It was a different way of life. Things were simpler, life was slower. Life was always more and more beautifully complex as before mainstream technology, everyone lived within their own world. It's something that although will not best suit modern day, should still be appreciated and cherished as memorabilia for such a special time period.
The 3rd does look really nice honestly. Sleeping up there might feel a bit weird but i guess you get used to it quickly + if you're just on your own the total space seems reasonable. If i were in a situation to find an apartment there i'd love to get this one.
Having slept in a loft bed in college with about that much clearance, yeah, you pick it up almost instantly. My only concern would be if it's easy to navigate onto the stairs back down, especially if you're tired / drunk and the lights are off. (It's too high up to risk a fall.)
Also a slightly polite way to say, "A troubled couple lived here in 1978, a year before the husband stabbed his wife and he consequently hanged himself from the ceiling."
Paolo: This apartment has a lot of personality Apartment: Entrance way about to collapse at any moment, closet door doesn’t even exist, literal hole in the wall
My brain is instantly so attracted to these spaces. That first one I would absolutely volunteer to renovate it (exchange cost of materials for the rent $$ if possible).
That last apartment for the price it was and knowing its in that Tokyo area, that was pretty nice looking actually! I definitely would prefer the shower and have more living space.
Yeah, it was definitely nicer but it was also located on the outskirts of Tokyo so if you work in central Tokyo there is quite a commute. It's the tradeoff when living in Tokyo.
honestly, the fact that anything is available is amazing. Maybe I'm too jaded by my attempts at house hunting here in the Uk but for as flawed as these places are they could easily stop someone from being homeless. Sometimes, including here in the UK, working full time doesn't mean you can afford rent and the bills/tax/food costs
And in the Netherlands. Huge housing crisis over here. We are about1,5 million houses short on demand. It is horrific. And looking at this video I count my blessing with a small rented 2 bedroom house.
@@aaronweiser5421 No. The problem is the government advertising our housing market as an investment opportunity and letting investors buy up all housing and putting them back on the market for exorbitant prices with barely any regulation, together with the government not caring about a housing shortage that has been going on for years and years and not solving anything, and actually actively undermining the construction of new social housing. That is the problem.
RIGHT! Sure the first place was pretty horrifying and the second sucked a lot, but if I imagine myself moving to Japan and trying to find a job, I would consider the second apartment and for sure go for the third one. In my city the average salary is like half of the average salary in Tokyo and the apartments would still be considered extremely cheap.
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First i think
Hi Paolo.
(havent watched the video yet) but great video!
A little love shack if Paolo ever gets a mistress. If that's too mean to say tell me and I won't make jokes like that. I was 100% joking he is extremely lucky he got his wife.
Awesome video Paolo!! That first apartment though °_°
The first apartment it's a physical representation of my mental state at any given time
Barely holding on?
No it’s not nigga
Find a therapist not youtube.
If you have been advised to step out of your comfort zone, send these advisors on a rough pedestrian erotic journey. First, restore the comfort of the state of mind, then solve the problems. Start by cleaning the house / apartment.
I'm serious, no jokes.
@@killmefam8321 no u
He is so positive about everything 😭
"This walls must have a lot of history" *shows walls that look like someone was murdered there and pentagrams*
LMAO
im dying
Ikr. That pentagrams surely are weird 😀
@@bhopingtoyourheart Probably the last words of the person that lived in the first apartment
Oh look! Someone sprinkled red on the wall,
Dude, that’s blood!
Other youtubers: look at this multimillion dollar mansion with an infinity pool.
Paolo: well the light here works
I guess that other youtuber is british
@@aslamnurfikri7640 you guessed right 😂
JAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHA
I thought it was movlog
And look! There's both hot and warm water in the sink
I love how the first appartment could have been completely renovated with just 300-500€ and increase the rent by 50€, but the landlord was probably like "hell no, who cares". It could have looked like the third appartment at least from the design etc.
If even that much. Just tack some shower board panels over the banged up walls.
The hardest part would've been reworking the concrete at the entrance because you'd have to actually remove some of the concrete to pour some more in.
@@InfernosReaper It seems like the concrete wouldn't be too hard to remove though lol
@@peachteagirl If that is reinforced concrete, that may not be so easy. If it isn't, then it will be easier.
Either way, getting the mix for the new concrete just right does take effort.
@@ShootBigBucks I don't know the law in japan but usually you are allowed to change the appartment to some extend, as long as you can deliver it back in it's original state. I think, if you do it yourself and improve the quality of the appartment, the landlord cannot charge the tenant with increased rent. If he does i can imagine that you can charge him for the work you have done in his appartment, which would yet again lead to him telling the police that he never told you to improve his appartment.
Overall, in a realistic scenario, if you better his appartment for free because you want to live there increasing your quality of life, he won't charge you with higher rent maybe even give you a little bonus like lowering it for a few months or even giving you free months for a while as a thank you gift. After you move he will be able to charge more afterall.
Yup. He didn’t even take off the pentagram stickers XD
bruh that first apartment is BROKEN.
AND LIKELY HAUNTED! LMFAO! THAT THING IS STRAIGHT OUT OF A J-HORROR FILM!
Extremely scuffed, but hey it has fiber internet connection.
that's just personality
I wouldn't be surprised if you could find a cockroach at night
Honestly youd have to pay me more than $200 a month to live there lol.
He is so enthusuastic, almost convinced me to move to that first apartment.
Lol
I would if I was in need of a cheap place to stay.
@@lights_utopia1130 I would too only If the owner let me fix it in exchange of lowering the price even more lol.
Right! He’s so positive I like it
Same! Omygash AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH
Paolo Stop! I counted 33 different shots in the first 90 seconds of this video! That's a crazy dedication to keep the video visually engaging, don't think it goes unnoticed.
Yeah, but Paolo is bugging for making this video.
Let's keep it real. lol
thats his mad talent and skills
@@michaelovitch
Well, this is youtube not hollywood.
I think it’s a bit too much shots. Messes with your sense of directional
@@michaelovitch Why so toxic dude? Other youtube videos with the same content doesn't even come close to the editing of Paolo's videos. You're intellect makes you fond of bursting bubbles.
Love how he's trying not to laugh through the whole first apartment lol.
I doubt he was trying to do that. I watch so many martial arts movies grown up in my grandma's house that Asian people grew up with a lot of respect and honor for their parents and grandparents. I don't think he would laugh. Japanese and Chinese people do not have the same morals as the United States does. I don't believe the states have any morals.
The wobbly floor in the first one...
"Occasionally the floor will burst open and the souls of the damned will try to drag you into hell, so keep a spray bottle ready. But overall it's a really nice and pleasant place to stay."
Sounds like an anime or manga line lmao
lmao, reminded me the “his house” movie
😂😂
🤣
Lmao
Paolo is so positive he can't even give negative feedback....😅
Very Japanese LOL
"Nice, the room number is hand written! I do love these personal touches." 💀
He's super nice in real life as well. I was lucky and ran into him randomly at a convenience store one my first trip to Japan.
He rated it as having "alot of personality"
My tool shed has more personality than that place. Atleast it's gamer friendly xD
I love how optimistic he is about everything. Door is broken, him be like well atleast u have a door
I think it's sarcasm
Easy when you dont have to live in it...
" Oh look ! this child ! almost starving !
- Heyyyy ! at least he have legs to run and play !"
Yeah cool, he is a good guy i really though it was for the views in a UA-cam video !
... OH WAIT !
@@michaelwaters3323 Hell has pros? I gave this a minute of thought. Hells Pros:
● You will probably know many others.
● Hot coffee 24/7
That's all I could come up with, your turn! 🤣
@@michaelwaters3323 his commentary killed me. “ look at the history in these walls” loool. I’m not too surprised tho. That’s about what I expect for that price anywhere besides the inaka.
The stoicism in a nutshell.
The first two apartments were really old school, but the second one was WAY nicer than the first for only $25 a month more. The third apartment was clean and modern. While more than twice as expensive, it was certainly worth it. It was actually an apartment, while the first two were basically sleeping rooms. I’ve watched your videos for a while, but just found this one. I think most people are very interested in what’s available and would like to see you work your way thru the price ranges to compare!
38 bucks
@@ninja.saywhat $225 from $448 is a LOT more than $25 or $38.
The first one was in *rough* shape, but literally nothing that some minor repairs and improvements the tenant could make themselves couldn't fix for a very small amount of money if they're handy. I'd take it over the 2nd one solely because someone is clearly cleaning the toilet. Judging by the apparent lack of care from the landlord it's probably just one of the tenants cleaning it but even still it's at least getting done. I wouldn't want to move into the 2nd one and end up being the only person who cleans the toilet for everyone.
@@JeremyLevi I agree, at least in the first one someone gave a shit (pun intended) to clean the toilet whereas the 2nd one looked like the toilets from a dingy night club. Although it could be said the 2nd location could be home to more residents.
Either way, dirty toilets are a huge bug bear of mine, would probably put up with the higher cost to have an own toilet
@@S1576 I mean where I live I wouldn't go for a communal toilet simply because here we have strong tenant rights if you rent an apartment but they are all null and void if you share a kitchen OR bathroom as that's classified as renting a room, not an apartment here. No clue how much of a thing tenant rights are in Japan though so it might not make as much of a difference there.
"this flat is 200$ a month"
"What's the catch?"
Half the building is demolished.
Sounds about right
Or haunted.
@@isuzu008
*and
The other half is a couple months from folllowing suit. Yikes!
Lmao
That first apt was SUPER YIKES
Yikes ? What does it mean ?
@@Jay-Zloin it means super bad, almost cringing at the awfulness.
Yes, the first place turned my stomach
Pentagrams stuck on the walls....dafuq?!
Youd probs bargain for 30 right?
I'm a New Yorker - that $500 apartment would be $1000 in Manhattan (and the $200 one would be illegal, but still $600...).
600 usd? That's pretty good
I appreciate this response. As someone who currently lives in a rural area after living in Memphis, TN, and hasn't had to rent anything in nearly 30 years, it's good to get a different, current perspective.
😂😂😂😂😂😂
And don't forget that it is attached to a subway rail post.
I'm a New Yorker as well, actually the last apt would be around $1500 in Manhattan at least. My 5 floor walk up in times square 15 years ago was less attractive then that but was a rare bargain at the time for $1100
Paolo's upbeat attitude and way with words are so wholesomely humorous 😭😂 "there's a lot of history" "something obviously happened here" "*pentagrams and holes in the wall*" He makes me want to move into that first apartment lol
"These walls have a lot of history"
*Shows unsolved murders and a literal pentagram*
Hahahahhahahahahaha
I cant breath hahahhahahahaha
Lol
lol yeah I saw that too... Paolo should go get exorcised now just in case...
don't worry about that, they probably gonna leave you some name cards for the police, monk, priest, imam and rabbi just in case.
"Interestingly the appartment comes with its broom as well"
Wow😂😂
This guy can legit become a salesperson.
I bet he can sell anything. He so positive he makes a haunted apartment seem good.
Lol it was sarcasm
@@ttbalogya I got that 😂
It became a five star rating real quick 😂😂
Sounds obnoxious lol
"It has a lot of personality." That's not what I would call it lol
I thought that place looked honestly fine, it kinda just need a little fixing up
It has FIBER. I would trade a lot for that.
Meanwhile I’m watching this on the other side of japan in my 300$ apartment that has 2 floor 😂
I learned a new way to give compliments hahaha in certain situations
Rough personality.
The last apartment is actually so nice. I’m actually searching for a nice SMALL cozy apartment (like i’m specifically looking for a tiny apartment, I absolutely love small spaces because they’ve always felt warm and safe to me.) in the Tokyo metro area to live in and that last apartment is a genuine consideration.
They most likely wouldn't rent to a foreigner, nice apartments never do in Japan. :/
@@samaraisntnot never but it’s pretty hard to get if ur a foreigner
My favorite thing about this video is how he's trying not to laugh in the first apartment. Very kind and respectful use of words. Good job. Glad I was able to find you on youtube.
Most Japanese thing you could do
Even the realtor laughed 😅
Thats 200 dollar apartment for you. Enjoy it and have a nice day..
Can't dishonor the apartment business with bad review. Japan doesn't like slander even if true. Is that right? Heard it another video ... of his! :D
"Interestingly, the apartment comes with its own broom as well"
That's him
that's the resident spirit
any apartment that comes with it's own broom is worth it.....
Its a very effective and cheap self defence weopon or you know...
On some Yokai shit😂😂
"So, this toilet doesn't look like the cleanest thing in the world"
*shows portal to hell*
🤣 okay that's pretty funny!
yo that toilet looked atrocious
I laughed so hard dude LMFAO
*portal to American public restroom
americans: woah that 1st poop sit is very clean.
Love how positive, respectful, and nonjudgmental your are. Your videos are informative, fun, and show your love of Japan. Like you, I am a Washingtonian/Californian, and I’m really eager to visit Japan as soon as I can work out the logistics. Your videos get me so excited to experience the country first-hand.
That first apartment exists solely to make every other apartment look better.
The average cost for a 10x10 self storage unit in California is 200 usd so it makes sense
I think that’s the apartment that broke devil lives 😂😂
and then the second apartments toilet makes you wish you were back at the first apartment
I really enjoy how Paolo sees the good in everything. Most people would've started trash talking the first place but mans said "it has a lot of history."
Dude must be sarcastic right? Smirking all the time, trying to hold onto his laugh.
@@tijnjansen858 yea I could've sworn I sensed he was being sarcastic 😭😭
i disliked that....feels like candy coated poison.
id rather hear truth than "nice sounding lies"
He is being sponsored for everything... And he will not be given permission by anybody else for anything if he starts talking trash...
1st apartment: Homeless shelters are better.
2nd apartment: OK, it's kind of doable if it isn't for a long stay.
3rd apartment: I can deal with it.
I'd probably crack and try to clean that other toilet eventually LMAO
@@CaptainGanymede Only for the other people living in there shitting all over it again, there is a reason why is in that state
@@CaptainGanymede don't bother, just hold it till you eventually have to shower and do your business at a bathhouse.
Amen. The third - much, muuuuch better.
I'm surprised to see so many without bathrooms.
Where do they shower?
@@ericbraley838 probably on a public bath house
Hello there, Butters! Long time no see!
Reminds me of NYC where there is a surprising amount of "cheap" places where you get to choose between having a toilet or a shower(sometimes combined with the only sink) in the apartment. Or they have a shared toilet for the entire floor and it's anyone's guess as to who is responsible for cleaning that single shared toilet.
This man can put a positive spin on anything! "Wow, even the lights work!"
light
😂😂👌
my fav "It even comes with a broom!" (proceeds to show a rusty, half-azz broom lmaoo)
Look, the ceiling even comes with a hole in it!
"It has a lot of personality." The floor is in pieces, Paolo.
It has the personality of someone who’s given up on life.
Half expected a hand to pop up from that broken floor.
it has a lot of personality cuz an ex Yakuza boss pissed on the wall.
Paolo would be the best house seller of Tokyo: "These walls have just a lot of history!!"
"The room is not that big so you don't need a long extension cord!!"
That's no lie. He actually convinced me i could live in those 1st two
Have you ever had a cordless extension cord. 🥴😂🤣🤣 joke
"Oh nice, the room no.'s handwritten"
I KNOW! lol
One thing I find attractive about Japanese housing is how many options there are for single people who want to live alone. In America it's nearly impossible to find a studio apartment, most apartments are 1, 2 or 3 bedroom. So if you're single you have to rent a 2 or 3 bedroom apartment and share it with 1-2 roommates. I'd much rather just be able to rent a 1-room studio all to myself.
First Apartment
Paolo: "This apartment does have a lot of personality"
Me: "Yeah, the murdering kind."
serial killer personality
Haunted af
Like you will get murdered on the first night you move there 😂
Hahahahahhahahahahahha omg ! Are the ghosts included or you need to pay extra ?
Hahahhahahha my thoughts exactly
If you have 200 dollars budget for rent and you want to live in Tokyo, you better have a really good reason to live in Tokyo.
Such as suicide and got isekai-ed
I mean, I don't need much. If I spend $300 on rent I cna spend all my other money on having fun and buying nice food.
@@plutomutt hi dear u seem nice
@@plutomutt not in tokyo you can't. Existing in tokyo excluding rent costs atleast $1000 per month.
@@mcfarofinha134 that’s not even that much
First Apartment
Paolo: There's space here to take our shoes off
Me: No no no no, keep the shoes on. I say this as an Asian. Keep them ON. Also, you should leave.
Yep, "someone/something" might live there....
You mean it could be haunted ?
@@paulchaperon2207 i think she means the place could be dirty hahs
You just hatin cuz you can't get a cool place like that!
@@One-12937 wtf ?
The $200 apartment reminded of the room from the grudge, where the woman appears from inside the closet, pretty creepy but an interesting look into some of the more sketchy properties, even if it's technically in tokyo it's very much on the edge, of what would be considered liveable.
I would have commented this if you hadn't done so first! :D Super-omega cursed room
Your positivity to all of the apartments shown despite the... flaws... was honestly fantastic. I've only found you somewhat recently, but the good vibes and high amount of attention to detail and information adds up to a wonderful viewing experience.
Awesome work!
@Jack Strawb They're not 'delusional'. You can clearly tell they recognise the flaws of the places through their positive sarcasm.
Instead of being negative, they present jokes to keep the video in positive spirits.
@Jack Strawb ok ken. Everyone can live in luxury?
Girl he is clearly being sarcastic.
on the other hand...he is so postive about this...that it becomes ridiculous. I tought he was sarcastic the whole time. But now I think he was positive.lol
to hell with the flaws they can be fixed or at least disguised as something nice - Like as is common in Japan, which is one thing I always liked about their culture - Crafty people really
ME: Hey this 2nd apartment doesn't seem that bad, it's a massive improvement from the 1st one and only $25 more.
Paolo: Here's toilet number 1.
ME: Never mind.
Exactly!
from 187 to 225 it's just +25 to you ?
I would definitely be in charge of toilet cleaning in example 2. It would be immaculate. I would charge other residents a $1 a day for the privilege of using it 😂😂😂
@@TheCUTTERbyPHOENIX 😂😂😂👍
@@TheCUTTERbyPHOENIX depending on how many residents there are, if there are 12 units that is $12 a day, or 360 every 30 days. hire a guy to clean every month for $200 and take the $160, now get every apartment on the zip code... lets say just 20 that has this situation and boom extra 3k a month for some leg work and contracts and you got a nice passive income.
*Rotten corpse lays in the middle of the apartment*
Paolo: "Oh that's nice. This apartment has a lot of history."
😂👌
Lol
"As you can see, this person here has been decaying for two weeks and the maggots have been eating their organs, pretty cool"
an ex Yakuza boss pissed on the wall so it had some history there
the corpse is here 'just for you'
*Gaping holes in the walls of the first apartment*
Paolo: Amazing, such a rich history on display.
Paolo deserves a nobel prize for how polite he was during the tour of that first apt.
Jesus christ, what a horror show.
I don't idolise japan anymore after seeing this shit🤣🤣 In fact, all of the apartments in this video are worse than a lot of 3rd world countries
@@kiyotaka269 Well, it's $200 apartment in one of most expensive cities of the world. What do you expect? You pay for what you get.
@@phuocluong3719 true
@@kiyotaka269 the second one wasn’t that bad imo
@@dedgar6161 yeah, but only because the first was literal trash 🤣
Nobody:
Paolo describing the first apartment: oh my gosh it has so much.....ah....ummm... it has a lot of personality and history 😁
and ghosts...lol
translation: it's a piece of shit
Yokai, ayakashi residing on that appartment 👹 👺👻
I would say lost dreams and multiple murders
@Weghweh Hwewehwhe plus with that faucet you'll never have to worry about Iron deficiency, the water will be rich in metal
Damn, that cracked flooring scared the shit outta me T.T I'm glad you didn't fall through it.
If you fall will could sue and have big compensation
So funny to bump into you here Xiao! 🤣
@Kill Gates And Fauci Violently Don't be an ass it was scary.
unless a hot chick falls through onto your face then it might be worth the money lol
My heart was racing!
Looking at these apartments makes me so grateful for the wonderful spaces i have in my home here in Canada.
Indeed 😊, makes walking into the bathroom in my own home 🏡 a luxury
Paolo:
"That's nice!"
Longtime Fans:
"You see- he means the opposite of what he's saying!"
that's what we call a real tatamae moment
He's just being polite
@@DyslexicMitochondria I was curious about your username so I clicked on your profile. Your channel is a hidden gem
@@DyslexicMitochondria cool channel bro
It's almost as if he's sarcastic!
"These walls have a lot of history" "It has a lot of personality" LOL! You would make a great salesman
He's so positive! I love it!
Paolo at a Murder Scene: "So this space has a lot of history...."
LOL
Seriously, though 😂
😆😆
The shared toilet for the second apartment looks like a murder scene.
😂😂😂😂
The way he could be a salesman with his positivity, like he is convincing me to stay in the forst apartment
Paolo at a crime scene :
You can see that there's a poison here, at least he didn't bleed to death that's nice.
The power of Paolo: being able to hype up a flat that should be set for demolition.
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@se fi Nothing wrong with cheap and small, and the other two flats were fine. But the first one should not even be rented out. It's a safety hazard...
That's the Japanese brain 😂😂
@se fi I bet you brother if you send the first 2 appartment photos to your dad he will say take extra 500$ but live in a good place
Honestly? The leap in quality from $200 - > $225 was ridiculous lmao. $25 is the difference between a better location and whether or not you live in the basement from Saw.
sadly the toilet took a downgrade in return.
The second flat had about the same quality my second flat near London had. I paid £800 for that which is about 1100$. Just to think I could’ve had a relatively nice flat in Tokyo for 4-5 months with the same amount of money ughh...
Bathroom ... saw bathroom
@@uteriel282 The 2nd place was great until that bathroom. At least first place has a clean looking bathroom.
Basement from Saw 😂😂😂
I actually loved the first traditional apartment. I don't know how it works in Japan, but if you're allowed to make improvements I would make it look nice. And be grateful for the opportunity to live in Japan. I've lived without indoor water and with a outhouse in the past and you figure it out and get used to it. Get a gym card or find a onsen. Wood polish, lime, new tatamis, a couple floor chairs and a table, a fresh futon and a couple of wok burners is a fairly easy start. A few house plants.... It's a pretty sweet start. And $200 per month leaves more money to fully explore the rest of Japan.
Whenever a realtor says that a place has "character" or "personality", what they really mean is "It's old, half the stuff's broken or about to break and it's in dire need of renovation".
"This apartment has a lot of history"
Me: "Really? What history?"
"Everyone that moved into this place died after seven days."
Me: "I take it for six days then."
Might be haunted
The third one is the only acceptable one to me.
The first one I feel like I'd get stabbed in at night or vanish without a trace.
The second one feels like someone's gonna watch me while I sleep in a feverish fit due to the e-coli I got from the toilet.
I mean, for the amount of rent you're paying, you can't expect anything spacious or in good condition. You literally get what you pay for, lol.
There are more modern apartments with a shared toilet and bath that are up to safety standards although you’ll need around 30,000 yen per month
I agree
I was living like a King for all this time and I didn't even know it! My apartment has TWO brooms, if you can believe that!
Woah, look at fancy Mr Two Brooms over here!
Dude no fair, don’t flex on us like that!
You joking TWO BROOMS. ? Are you like super rich ?
damn. my broke ass can't relate
mine only one huh
Very interesting, thanks for posting. As an American that has lived all over the USA in many different types of (poor) dwellings.. I can honestly say the only option for me that was shown in this video is the last one with the loft. The "shared toilets" and no shower dwellings are not an option, so $450+ is CHEAP for such a great space with private toilet/shower shown!
The first apartment comes with its very own broom?! Say no more! I'll take it!
🤣🤣
If that first room shown had any more "personality", you'd need a hazmat suit.
😂😂😂
Ayoooo 😂 😂 😂
Personality as in someone died there.
@@q_2676 was that person a girl? they write manga about that
I feel like Paolo wanted to burst out laughing from that $200 apartment but was trying his best to hold it in.
Never thought I'd find you here good sir.
@@WhosYourTao :>)
😂😂😂😂
I wonder how many goes it had taken him to get it right 😂
5:05
I love the sound of the floor in the first apartment, which is a great ASMR to help you sleep.
"Nice! The room number is handwritten. I do love these personal touches!"
(Literally written on a piece of scrap paper with ballpoint pen)
Paolo should really consider a new career as a real estate agent.
"It has a light that works properly, so that's pretty nice."
"This wall has a lot of history."
"The room's not that big, so you don't need an extension cord!"
"The ceiling has a lot of characteristics."
That would not make me want to buy it though. I’d think he was delusional and a scammer if I booked a viewing and he said this stuff lol
Lmao 😂
He really should be! Lol
"There's even a hole in the ceiling", said like it's an added feature. Hahaha
With a smile !!! 😂
Reminds me of the anime 'Love Hina' :D
I know! He is so enthusiastic and positive 😂♥️
Fr HAHAHAHA
every hole has its purpose
That last apartment was nice! I'm a fan of small spaces for living, so that would literally be perfect for me. Odds are I would use the loft as a storage space if I wanted a standard mattress bed. But if I was trying to conserve the downstairs space as kind of a living room, then a japanese futon with a memory foam sleeping pad would do the job too since they don't add a lot of height.
God bless Paolo. He tried so hard to put a positive spin on that first apartment lol that whole place was one big yikes
"Interestingly, the apartment comes with its own broom"
Say no more, I'll take it.
Too scare of the demons
Should come with a bat, holy crap what a unit.
@@alucardleashed LMAO true!!
Lol ...
Paolo trying to be positive about the first place is the personification of the "this is fine" meme lmao
I love how happy and enthusiastic you are about that frighteningly worn-down first apartment!
"Look at this first apartment. The landlord was kind enough to clean the blood and hide evidence of all previous crimes committed in this lovely unit."
😂
Thank you.
I had a rough day at work and this after work made me laugh.
@@LynnMooney Feel better! :-)
omg i died at this comment bahahahahhahaha
😂
Well he did put a lot of effort in it. Its not east to remove blood stains and restless spirits from the wall. And send out the devil because a guest is coming in to check the place out.
“All the different features “...me: it’s literally just four walls...
What about the floor and the ceiling? It also has corners.
@@kingbradley8058 true, this is very true.
”Let me show you its features”
Visit my channel
@@UnitCoralSnake Joerg showing his 200$ cross bow
Usually you must remove your shoes in Japanese houses to protect the floors from dirt, but in the first apartment, I think you need to keep your shoes on to protect your feet from the floor! 😂
Like a reverse genkan? Instead of slippers it has a pair of construction boots.
As a property manager and leasing agent, I would be embarrassed to show those 1st 2 apartments. The last one was beautiful. Like always, great video. Thanks!
187 a month , that’s appropriate
People say it’s hard to move there .But this man giving us options .
Imagine if you’re broke and apartment 1 is the only option. Choose wisely.
i think it is hard to actually get approved to move to japan unless u are an expats ofcourse. but prices of studio apartments and even a small house outside of town is actually relatively cheap compare to the prices in US's major cities
Dude, that toilet in the second building traumatized me...
Ha.. me too
Straight taken from the toilet in Silent Hill movie/games.
Thought there was a spider on my shit
I actually gasped seeing it
burn that toilet down
Paolo pointing at all the wall dents on the first apartment: “Something must have happened here”.
Netflix: “We’re done filming you can have it now”.
This reminded me of that freddiew MGS Revengence video they did when they hit one of the ceiling if I remember correctly...
Your positivity is amazing especially with the toilets
Me after the first two apartments: "I would feel more comfortable camping"
truth!
There are worst places than the second place....
Like the first one lol for real if they spent like $200 you could make the 1st one way better
The second place ain't so bad.
I would feel comfortable living in my own toilet
hahaha
I have too admit his sales skills are Uber positive Dude that floor moves like liquid 😂
🤣🤬😀
He sold me the 1st one 😂😂😂😂😂
I love how Paolo is trying his hardest to make the first apartment sound good lol
no point. that place is haunted by the devil
That landlord must be a slumlord
Right?? LOL
It should be illegal to sell an apartment like that ,they should destroy the apartment or renovate the place
@@Omar-kl3xp in all seriousness, yes, absolutely.
Rewatching some of these videos and I realize this man has amazing taste in shoes, all his kicks are stunning lol
"As you can see here the wall has a lot of history" *features multiple pentagrams*
It's not the same, but i see what you mean. It's some kind of protection charm there.
That explains the cracky floor and the wholes is the wall and ceiling
L
@@md.ashiqulislamomi3474 yep, demons.
Use your brain and do your research instead of listening to western gibberish
The first apartment really gave me “the devil is a part-timer” vibes😂🥰
LOL OMG THATS EXACTLY WHAT I THOUGHT TOO HAHASHASHAH
I was just thinking about that anime loll
Lol! Yeah glad someone else thought so.
Bro I thought the same thing😂
Guess I'm not alone 🤣
Paolo: "this apartment has a lot of history"
Me: yes, a long history of murders.
Or more probably, suicides...
HAHA!
@@bajabog well if I would live in this room for years ...well
Fogg Frog xD
I can practically smell the despair ebbed in those walls and the tears covering those matts.
"Wow, this flat has a lot of character! " - place looks like a horror movie scene.
I love how he's able to market the very obvious flaws as features
I could totally live in that last apartment. I don't need much. Just a bed, my computer, computer area shower/bathroom. I'm all about that easy simple lifestyle.
the first 2 were shown just to upsell the 3rd
Can't believe how cheap it is.
Right? I'd gladly live in that apartment for that price. Its so cozy!
I'm pretty sure the first place is deemed uninhabitable. There is really no proper water, unsafe power....
I don't believe any landlord would put this on social media, no one would want to live in this.
@@craigman7262 but you dont get paid much in tokyo
Me describing myself from now on: "I have a lot of history and personality." 😂
LMFAOOO
Don't forget your "lot of different characteristics", don't undersell yourself!
king
"This place has a lot of personality!"
Proceeds to show notes with pentagrams drawn on them around the room.
😂😂😂
I was wondering why they are there... now, I see
Pentagram in Shinto means harmony/balance. Fun fact early Christians used the pentacle to represent the five wounds of Jesus.
@@phillipmargrave now that's interesting!
@@phillipmargrave And the Jews used the 6 pointed star as a reference to the Saturn cult; the significance of the "star" pattern is fascinating
If you do not go to Tokyo to work every day, but go to Tokyo for pleasure or shopping, I would recommend neighboring prefectures (Kanagawa and Saitama) where you can take a train to Tokyo.
Although it will take more time to travel by train, the cost performance of housing will be greatly improved.
How is the first apartment even legal in Japan, I'm amazed
It should be torn down...unsafe and depressing...
@Allen Italiano for real?👁👄👁
@Allen Italiano
If that's the case. *Unzips
It's SHOWTIME!
@@TheDifferenced ouuuu you just like me
@Allen Italiano Seriously, you are speaking a bit of nonsense there buddy just for the sake of being noticed in the comments.
The freaky apartment that was falling apart had a cleaner toilet than the nicer looking one haha.
Without the broom you pay $150
40$ is the light bulb
that last apartment was really good tbh the price doesn't seem that steep for what you get, I'd probably put a desk with a computer downstairs maybe some sort of small sofa and table, and upstairs a mattress. Pretty much enough space for one person honestly
Agreed! For under $500 it looks wonderful.
I agree 👍👍👍
I agree last one was pretty good for one person specially for a student
@MagicMachineGun a small price to pay for salvation
@MagicMachineGun I wouldn't because first thing I'll grab something when I wake up is my phone that is charging in one of those outlets plugs, then I'll wake up. Its kinda 50/50 safe sometimes
I know everyone loves the third apartment. But the first and second one have a charm to them: yes they're old and falling apart, but immerse yourself in the space and in the time period it was built for a bit. It was a different way of life. Things were simpler, life was slower. Life was always more and more beautifully complex as before mainstream technology, everyone lived within their own world. It's something that although will not best suit modern day, should still be appreciated and cherished as memorabilia for such a special time period.
The 3rd does look really nice honestly. Sleeping up there might feel a bit weird but i guess you get used to it quickly + if you're just on your own the total space seems reasonable. If i were in a situation to find an apartment there i'd love to get this one.
Having slept in a loft bed in college with about that much clearance, yeah, you pick it up almost instantly. My only concern would be if it's easy to navigate onto the stairs back down, especially if you're tired / drunk and the lights are off. (It's too high up to risk a fall.)
@@MAlanThomasII Shower, toiler, and sink are available XD
SOFA BED and a desk to eat on/ workplace. And ALL stuff you don't use on the loft.
the 2nd one was ok either, even being 50 years old it still looked ok
but the first one is something else
@@MAlanThomasII Just put a sofa bed on the first floor to cover those tired/drunk occasions lol
"The walls have a lot of history"
That is a great way of saying "this place should be condemned" 🤣
Also a slightly polite way to say, "A troubled couple lived here in 1978, a year before the husband stabbed his wife and he consequently hanged himself from the ceiling."
Paolo: This apartment has a lot of personality
Apartment: Entrance way about to collapse at any moment, closet door doesn’t even exist, literal hole in the wall
5 minutes in and I already laughed so hard hahahahaha
My brain is instantly so attracted to these spaces. That first one I would absolutely volunteer to renovate it (exchange cost of materials for the rent $$ if possible).
The broom in the first apartment is to sweep out the demons and dust sprites 🤣🤣🤣
😂😂😂😂
What are dust sprites?
😂🤣🤣🤣
😂😂😂😂😂
😂😂😂
That last apartment for the price it was and knowing its in that Tokyo area, that was pretty nice looking actually! I definitely would prefer the shower and have more living space.
Yeah, it was definitely nicer but it was also located on the outskirts of Tokyo so if you work in central Tokyo there is quite a commute. It's the tradeoff when living in Tokyo.
Agreed! It was really nice for the price :)
me too
That's almost same my monthly salary
@@Acapp88 are you in Indonesia ?,
honestly, the fact that anything is available is amazing. Maybe I'm too jaded by my attempts at house hunting here in the Uk but for as flawed as these places are they could easily stop someone from being homeless. Sometimes, including here in the UK, working full time doesn't mean you can afford rent and the bills/tax/food costs
Same thing in here in California
And in the Netherlands. Huge housing crisis over here. We are about1,5 million houses short on demand. It is horrific. And looking at this video I count my blessing with a small rented 2 bedroom house.
@@roden70 probably because your Dutch government filled up Holland with a bunch of foreigners like elsewhere.
@@aaronweiser5421 No. The problem is the government advertising our housing market as an investment opportunity and letting investors buy up all housing and putting them back on the market for exorbitant prices with barely any regulation, together with the government not caring about a housing shortage that has been going on for years and years and not solving anything, and actually actively undermining the construction of new social housing. That is the problem.
RIGHT! Sure the first place was pretty horrifying and the second sucked a lot, but if I imagine myself moving to Japan and trying to find a job, I would consider the second apartment and for sure go for the third one. In my city the average salary is like half of the average salary in Tokyo and the apartments would still be considered extremely cheap.