MOVING IN JAPAN ALONE VLOG | packing, japanese movers, cost, getting organized, advice + more 📦

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  • @AllisoninTokyo
    @AllisoninTokyo  Рік тому +84

    HELLO EVERYONE DID YOU GUESS CORRECTLY!!?!? Anyways this move was exhausting and sooo much work lol. Sorry the filming and audio are ALL 😨OVER THE PLACE I did what I could 😅 Now please watch until the very end because this video is SUPER LONG!!! and UA-cam will punish me if you don't watch most of the video 😨...which is why I left the juicy stuff (cost etc) til the end hehehe

    • @IDGAF_AboutYourLuckyCharms_238
      @IDGAF_AboutYourLuckyCharms_238 Рік тому +4

      I definitely like the second apartment a lot except the closet. If I could move the closet from the first choice it’d be a great apartment for one person I think. Good luck with the rest of your move! And the new job that can be stressful! I started a new job last Fall after finishing my second bachelors degree and its stressful but good learning experience.

    • @gregwatling4041
      @gregwatling4041 Рік тому +2

      You could create a lot more storage if you think three-dimensionally and create some storage above, one simple way would be to buy a bunk bed and use the top bunk for storage.
      LOL, you looked very stressed out and you look like you need a holiday now. 🏝️

    • @Suxanes
      @Suxanes Рік тому +2

      How was the process of looking for an apartment and etc.?

    • @Noemi_Sunflower
      @Noemi_Sunflower Рік тому +2

      Love you're videos and ur moving experience cant wait till the next one

    • @bennykoh
      @bennykoh Рік тому +1

      yes many of us in your previous video got it right. I was correct too!

  • @gjsarsale
    @gjsarsale Рік тому +37

    congratulations on the move! $275USD sounds really good, and they really take care of your furniture so it's totally worth it. i'm just shocked at the amount of stuff you had in that studio! good luck settling in, enjoying your new area and starting your new job!

  • @else9406
    @else9406 Рік тому +44

    It was fun watching the whole process and very informative of how moving works in Japan and in general. It’ll help me prepare when it’s my turn to move.

  • @curtisdrago
    @curtisdrago Рік тому +6

    I admire how much work you put into your move and this video. It was very informative and nice. This also opened my eyes to how creative you gotta be in a smaller space. You pointed things out or did things I never would've thought of or knew about to make a small space more functional.

  • @MimiKi44
    @MimiKi44 Рік тому +19

    I'm so excited for you! Moving is always stressful but having a new space can be so exciting and refreshing ! Enjoy the process of settling in :-) rooting for you!

  • @lozzimusprime
    @lozzimusprime Рік тому +7

    WOW! That's so professional and organised for movers! Japan is awesome for that. UK movers can suck, that's why I bribe fam and friends with food and stuff for helping me when I've moved lol. Happy to see you settling in somewhere new, it's a new chapter for you.

  • @warren7838
    @warren7838 Рік тому +8

    Congrats on the new place. Japanese movers are awesome - so professional.

  • @katalyna_rose
    @katalyna_rose Рік тому +13

    Congrats on the move! Honestly as someone with chronic pain I am so excited to never have to move my own stuff again when I live in Japan lol. Can't wait to see how the place comes together!

  • @mzkarmathadiva7257
    @mzkarmathadiva7257 Рік тому +4

    I was so invested in this move 😂. Congratulations 😊

  • @VeganMangoQueen
    @VeganMangoQueen Рік тому +1

    I watched all the ads to help with the more expensive choice. 😂 my neighbors kid has been screaming every day too and I’m tempted to use my megaphone and ask them to chill out.

  • @wilhelminacarthens2060
    @wilhelminacarthens2060 Рік тому +1

    Re-visiting this video about 9:48ish into the video, putting up your curtains, "you seem to have an amazing city skyline view, WOW"❤love that.I saw it again 2nd time 15:18 ish.

  • @erniesandoval9669
    @erniesandoval9669 Рік тому +3

    First I love your Japan vlogs, it's also raining a lot here in Colorado.

  • @Auroramuffintops
    @Auroramuffintops Рік тому +3

    Hi Allison!! Thanks for share! The last time I moved it costs $3,000 USD plus tip for 3 moving guys to transport all of my packed boxes and furniture into a UHaul I rented from my 3rd floor walk up, one bedroom apartment. It took them 3 hours. They did not provide boxes, wrap furniture for protection - nothing!! Those prices for the amount of work the movers do in Japan sounds like an Isekai dream! 😂🤩

  • @lisabiesterfeld9925
    @lisabiesterfeld9925 Рік тому +5

    The new apartment is adorable.. How exciting for you Allison. Those curtains are adorable! Have you started your new job yet?

  • @timlee7227
    @timlee7227 Рік тому +3

    Yay #2!! Glad to see you survived the move. Looking forward to seeing more of the new place 👍

  • @joelyisdoingherbest
    @joelyisdoingherbest Рік тому +5

    Congratulations on your new place and your next adventure! 🎉❤❤

  • @aussiegirl5050
    @aussiegirl5050 Рік тому +1

    I enjoyed your video. When I lived in Japan, I had an absolute nightmare of a move. I asked a Japanese friend to get quotes for me from removal companies because I didn’t feel confident enough to do it myself. She said it would be too expensive and that her husband would hire a small truck for half a day and we could do it ourselves. All I needed to do was pack everything up in boxes. I can’t remember how much it cost but probably around ¥8000. He turned up with a van (not a truck), and his teenage son. They loaded up the fridge, washing machine, small table, 2 chairs, TV, mattress and the van was full. Drove it to the new place and half a day was gone and they had to take the van back. So, I spent the next 2 weeks, before and after work making numerous trips on the train with my suitcases - clothes, books, small appliances and kitchen and bathroom stuff. I probably made at least 2 early morning trips and 2 late night trips every day and at that time I was working 6 days a week. Everything I had packed into boxes had to be unpacked and crammed into my 2 wheelie suitcases but not so heavy that I couldn’t manage - walking to station, up the stairs (no lift) on the train for 15 mins, the destination station had a lift from the platform down to the gates and then another one up to the street, then a 15 minute walk to the new place….empty the suitcases and go back for another load. I did this with a broken toe too as I dropped my TV (old style) on it trying to lift it up onto its stand. A couple of days before I had to be completely out of the old apartment, the same friend rang me and asked if I had anything else that needed to be moved and when I said yes, she sent her husband and son with their car this time to take the rest of it. I took the train with the suitcases while they took the rest of my stuff by car. I then had to go back and clean the old apartment. Only then was I able to start organising my new place (a small 2 bedroom, 2 storey house where I lived for the next 13 years). I so regretted not getting a removal company to move the lot in one go. I was willing to pay but my friend said it would be prohibitively expensive. I’d have happily paid ¥80,000 to avoid the aggravation. Looking forward to seeing your video of the apartment all set up.

  • @AverageBot
    @AverageBot Рік тому +1

    Fun watch and informative. That new places looks great 😊 Had a great laugh at "time to move" and you started dancing, what a pun 😂

  • @clownearound5751
    @clownearound5751 Рік тому +4

    Congratulations on moving to your new apartment, thank you for sharing the moving process with us too. I think you made a great choice with the place you’ve chosen and I wish you all the best in this next chapter of your life 😊

  • @reddwarfhead
    @reddwarfhead Рік тому +1

    This has got to be one of the most realistic moving vlog I've ever seen. Thanks for sharing!

  • @donotsu6378
    @donotsu6378 10 місяців тому

    I’m very glad you covered the implementation of moving companies here. I have lived here for a little over four years and my wife and I have used a moving company. Although paying for this service may seem unwarranted especially when considering the cost…..we were very pleased. The packers were very efficient and so professional and courteous. The Japanese are also known for efficiency….using a company to help with moving takes the stress out of transitioning from place to place. Thank you…..I also stress to everyone arriving in Japan the use of a moving company helps with luggage to one’s accommodations

  • @xporkrind
    @xporkrind Рік тому +1

    I really admire your determination. We are starting the whole process of moving to Japan and it's incredibly daunting and overwhelming. So many things to do and so many questions to investigate.

  • @hiro-akky
    @hiro-akky Рік тому +2

    Thank you for introducing many good ideas to use a space efficiently. I’m also living in Tokyo, I should use these ideas!

    • @XSemperIdem5
      @XSemperIdem5 Рік тому

      What I've learned is to make use of vertical space.

  • @Pchyflvr
    @Pchyflvr Рік тому +2

    Omg I’m really excited for the video!!

  • @ZigKid3
    @ZigKid3 2 місяці тому

    Liking this video for the card captor sakura posters in the background. That's true culture right there.

  • @himiko5728
    @himiko5728 Рік тому

    I say its really nice seeing you put everything together and unpacking close unlike many other videos thank you

  • @mskq4409
    @mskq4409 Рік тому +1

    Allison in Tokyo, San Antonio Texas loves all of your content!!! My cat, kitten enjoys all of your adventures too, she sends you a purry hello.

  • @kiannwierda343
    @kiannwierda343 8 місяців тому

    Her working, me starring at the card captor Sakura posters 😂

  • @Sakura-zu4rz
    @Sakura-zu4rz Рік тому

    You bring me joy!❤🙂I love the kind and generous heartwarming atmosphere that you create, your kind, easygoing, warm vibe. ❤

  • @Titania714
    @Titania714 Рік тому +1

    Glad to see you're settling in! I just orchestrated a move from Fukuoka to Saitama for a 2LDK apartment, plus getting me and two kitties here (it was a long, long day). The apartment getting process is so, so stressful (as was closing out the old one) I don't want to do it again any time soon. The move itself turned out be the easy part (well, if you discount packing 50+ boxes). I had one company come in and take a ton of stuff away, and I lucked into movers who charged me around 1.6 million for that cross-country move. Beats the 55,000 yen Art charged me to move less than 10 pieces of furniture 150 meters during busy season.

  • @Doreen_FaithL
    @Doreen_FaithL Рік тому +1

    You should be very proud of yourself!! Since I first saw your videos, I was impressed with your courage moving to a different country/culture and succeeding 😆😊 You should do a video on your friends that we’ve seen in your videos!

  • @wannaknit
    @wannaknit Рік тому +2

    Congratulations on your new apartment! Moving is awful in any country I think, but it seems like yours has gone pretty smoothly. I would find it difficult to live in a Tokyo-size apartment, I am a craft hoarder. Your logistics of trying to unpack in such a small place looked horrendous but you are obviously experienced on how to tackle it.

  • @dianebaker5243
    @dianebaker5243 Рік тому +1

    Congratulations on your new apartment hopefully you are all settled in. 👍🥰

  • @TheSilveryew
    @TheSilveryew Рік тому

    Bless you Allison I am the same, particularly if I have to catch a flight very early the next day. I keep waking up in the night the night before in a panic thinking I have overslept!

  • @WoodlandStrawberry
    @WoodlandStrawberry Рік тому +1

    I'm happy you could take the second apartment. Noise and street few can become extremely exhausting over time. I had two noisy apartments, they almost drove me insane. And I'm not using "insane" lightly.

  • @jasiknuff
    @jasiknuff Рік тому +1

    Hey Girl, i admire how you packed and organized everything by yourself. with my adhd i always struggle extremly xD especially with that space you have'! Awesome :D thanks for taking us with you!!! ps: love your new apt!

  • @jordanvlife
    @jordanvlife Рік тому +1

    Woo-hoo! Apartment # 2 sounds awesome! Looking forward to when you're fully moved in.

  • @consistentlyashen
    @consistentlyashen Рік тому

    I know on twitter you were worried we wouldn't watch all the way through but I enjoy your content so much this video just fly by so fast! Great video.

  • @newqer
    @newqer Рік тому +1

    finally getting a washer-dryer was life changing for me as well. 😅

  • @mrsthe97
    @mrsthe97 Рік тому +1

    Congratulations on your new apartment and navigating this move! I love your new curtains, that pink is perfect. I wish you lots of fun and happiness in your new place.

  • @lisatakeitorleaveit
    @lisatakeitorleaveit Рік тому +2

    Congratulations on the new place!!!

  • @Preschool4yo-7yo
    @Preschool4yo-7yo Рік тому +1

    I comment "Congratulation on your independent apartment" the same as before. Cozy place typical of Japanese style hope there is quiet too. Pack well 3meals, snacks and don't forget coffee.
    Next time you come having good content.

  • @bettinafleetwood8487
    @bettinafleetwood8487 Рік тому

    Hi moving is very stressful. My Boy and I have just moved it cost £744 and they didn't even take everything. I am still moving stuff and we're been in the new Flat 1 week. Your did way better. Sending happiness in your new home. Tina from UK 🇬🇧

  • @illuminaughty2929
    @illuminaughty2929 Рік тому

    I like the idea that you are fastidious about cleaniness prior to moving in.

  • @69Aliencry
    @69Aliencry Рік тому

    Love your Griffith observatory shirt 😍 that’s my home base.

  • @striko520334
    @striko520334 Рік тому +1

    Congratulation on the move! Hopefully next time you'd be big enough to get a sponsorship for the move!

  • @VerhoevenSimon
    @VerhoevenSimon Рік тому +2

    Congratulations on the new place!

  • @laude9516
    @laude9516 Рік тому +1

    Allison! I'm so excited for you. Moving is stressful, but there is so much excitement in starting a new chapter, like you said. I really hope one day I can say that I'm moving into my own apartment in Tokyo one day =) おめでとう〜

  • @susanma4899
    @susanma4899 Рік тому

    That price sounds good to me. I paid an arm and a leg in the US, but I had a LOT of stuff. I'm glad you got apt #2! I think you should put the old bookshelves on the balcony and put some plants on them.

  • @francescavassallo9832
    @francescavassallo9832 Рік тому +1

    Congratulations on the new apartment! In the US, the same type of move would have cost you at least double… 😬Looking forward to see videos about your new adventures. 😀

  • @chappy9245
    @chappy9245 Рік тому

    I was hoping you picked apartment 2. That’s the one I would’ve chosen too 👍🏻

  • @thegraemekell
    @thegraemekell Рік тому

    Moving in country Western Australia is easy as everyone has a trailer so only costs fuel. We have moved heaps and never used a moving company. I just got back from Japan mid April and heading back next year, we have been looking at buying a house over there. We love Japan so much, so this video has been good.

  • @mauded5962
    @mauded5962 Рік тому

    So, I am watching your video from my quasi-empty living room here in Tokyo as I recently moved from London and haven’t come around to buying any furniture yet 😅 Well done for managing everything on your own, it’s impressive. I had help from my (Japanese) husband and can’t imagine having to deal with all the paperwork and everything by myself 👏 All the best for this new chapter ahead of you! 🎉

  • @lizzie7929
    @lizzie7929 Рік тому

    Good luck with everything in your apartment🫶🏻🎉

  • @danopticon
    @danopticon Рік тому +1

    Ha! I love that you opened with the sound of … did you say previously that it’s a nearby highway?? Ye cats! I hope it quiets down at night. Still, I would’ve chosen apartment two as well. Probably. But being in the middle of a fun area rather than a few blocks from one would’ve been a strong pull, though…

    • @danopticon
      @danopticon Рік тому

      Okay, that washer/dryer model (11:34) is pretty boss!! Is it available in the U.S.A.?

  • @HereIGoAJen
    @HereIGoAJen Рік тому

    Congratulations in your new place!! We just moved from Florida to Pennsylvania for my husbands job. Luckily we had a full service pack & move so they packed everything for us which is great but unpacking was interesting..a box would say “Master bedroom” I’d unpack some sheets and at the bottom would be cookie trays or my tea pot lol

    • @HereIGoAJen
      @HereIGoAJen Рік тому

      Very cool that you’re able to
      live and work in Tokyo. Covid killed my opportunity to volunteer for the Olympics. I was chosen as a city guide and a games guide as well. But as you know, they didn’t allow foreign volunteers when the games were rescheduled. Hoping to return to Japan this Fall. But lots of changes for us with this move to PA and leaving my job with Disney 😢 Best of luck to you!

  • @traci_m8848
    @traci_m8848 Рік тому

    I gotta get an update on the tension rod shelf!! It made me nervous watching you put it up. I can see it falling during the middle of the night and scaring the @#$% our of you!! Just discovered your channel and am enjoying going through all your videos. I'd love to see a Single in the City video or two (once you get settled, of course).

  • @rubyrose5839
    @rubyrose5839 Рік тому +1

    Looking forward for the tour if we ever get one 😊

  • @iNancy
    @iNancy Рік тому +1

    That is a really good price! I paid ~$800 to move my one bedroom 💸💸💸
    PS - I love the gojo shirt!

  • @Yaavie
    @Yaavie Рік тому

    I have moved a lot but my last move I decided to hire a moving company; will probably never do it myself again. It was definitely worth the money to skip several days of sore muscles!

  • @h42cal31
    @h42cal31 Рік тому

    Moving is always such a crazy experience. Hope you’re settled in ok in the new spot!

  • @duleybraza4558
    @duleybraza4558 Рік тому +1

    This looked exhausting. Whenever I move I remember George Carlin's bit on having stuff.

  • @ashura_amane8499
    @ashura_amane8499 Рік тому

    Congrats on the move! is sad leave an apartment where u lived firsts experiences but now u can be open to new things!

  • @kjsweeney81
    @kjsweeney81 Рік тому +1

    Congratulations on your new place! Cool PC, did you build it yourself?

  • @ruthnoronha8206
    @ruthnoronha8206 Рік тому

    I can’t imagine doing something like this. It feels like Idd die of anxiety to go any where in Asia by myself and let alone live there. No way no chance. Canada felt like a monumental move. But it was not. Canadians are kind and very easy to to talk to. My fav country in the world.

  • @nicolepaddy794
    @nicolepaddy794 Рік тому

    Hey Allison, congratulations on your new apartment! 🎉
    You mentioned using the expensive trash company to get rid of a big furniture piece. Could you please let me know which company you used?

  • @vigerminaberrios4116
    @vigerminaberrios4116 Рік тому

    Hi, new subscriber here. I think the moving company gave you a very good price. Here in Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 is very expensive and they do not protect your furniture like that. Very nice apartment, I'm glad the moving went smooth.

  • @PurpleKaye_
    @PurpleKaye_ Рік тому

    Hi Allison, congrats on the move and everything, also, I’m loving the long hair on you ❤

  • @XDproductionsXD
    @XDproductionsXD Рік тому

    Congrats on your move. It is a pain moving but at the end I hope you will be content with you new place~

  • @sukie_travels
    @sukie_travels Рік тому

    Congratulations on the new place! It's coming together nicely. Great video, as always 🙂 Fab curtains 😍

  • @rachr1965
    @rachr1965 Рік тому

    Congratulations on the move and getting your new home. Thank you for sharing your moving experience in Japan, it was really informative and interesting to see. Good luck for your new job.

  • @amyfaurote1488
    @amyfaurote1488 Рік тому

    Moving sucks. I've lived in my house for years. I was young and my friends and I moved everything. Awesome job 😊

    • @amyfaurote1488
      @amyfaurote1488 Рік тому

      What camera do you use for vlogging? I just have my phone and it sucks. Hope you are well. Peace

  • @bennykoh
    @bennykoh Рік тому

    Hi, i think this is the first time i have seen you wear jeans in your videos. i only started following your videos start of 2022.

  • @elisabeth916
    @elisabeth916 Рік тому

    Congratulations on your new place, Allison!

  • @asuranrocks
    @asuranrocks Рік тому

    wow awesome! ive always moved by myself, but this pricing seems very reasonable!

  • @officialejprice
    @officialejprice Рік тому

    this was such a great n helpful vid!! thank you for always workin hard :) hope you love the new space

  • @Toneclark-kk6kt
    @Toneclark-kk6kt Рік тому +1

    Loveing your video new sub here from nyc

  • @danielwalker26
    @danielwalker26 Рік тому

    Can't wait for the typhoon to settle down so we can see a proper tour.

  • @mPDC-gh8jy
    @mPDC-gh8jy Рік тому

    1:07 > "measured the windows and shopping for curtains"
    in metric :)

  • @leaessex4751
    @leaessex4751 Рік тому

    Hope you will be very happy in your home😊😊😊

  • @heatherbradstreet1426
    @heatherbradstreet1426 Рік тому

    Great video, keep the info coming. 275 for such a considerate service is super cheap. Moving my small one bedroom in Maine cost almost 800 dollars and they weren’t careful and one of them was racist.

  • @superlight47
    @superlight47 Рік тому

    Moving is always stressful. I am presently renting from my sister and I want to move, but I don't want to go into another rental place, because the trend of moving will have to be repeated all over again. Moving is a very stressful affairs, so I am hoping when I do move, it will be in my own place.

  • @ville.rachael.jukarainen
    @ville.rachael.jukarainen Рік тому

    Awesome!! Washer/dryer is great too. The fragrance name though 😅
    Do you know the Marie Kondo style clothing folding techniques? Might help to fit your drawers.

  • @chisol3508
    @chisol3508 Рік тому

    I just recently discovered your channel. Congrats on moving! I just wanna say that you remind me of Jennifer Lawrence lol

  • @Seriinudesu
    @Seriinudesu Рік тому

    Hi Allison, I was wondering where you get your music from. I know that you always write the songs in the description but where do you get them from (YT library, epidemic sound, etc)? :) I hope you'll enjoy your new appartment!

  • @XpetraXpazlX
    @XpetraXpazlX Рік тому +1

    You should try to get taller storage to make use of the room you have. If you can find any.

  • @Gosh_Zilla
    @Gosh_Zilla Рік тому

    @3:21 Trader Joe's Everything But the Bagel seasoning lives to fight another day.

  • @josefinemalmborg4716
    @josefinemalmborg4716 Рік тому

    thank you for the video and the info, it was interesting! Is your new place the same size as you last place?

  • @ginawilkolak7492
    @ginawilkolak7492 Рік тому

    Yay congrats on finally being moved! Moving blows! 🤣

  • @snowqueen855
    @snowqueen855 Рік тому

    awesome new place

  • @Steve-zw1yh
    @Steve-zw1yh Рік тому

    It is interesting video , I also want someday go to Japan for living.

  • @abby9181
    @abby9181 Рік тому

    This reminds me so much of Sundai love's editing / overall vibes. Do you perhaps watch her? Yall's thumbnails look similar too.

  • @Jan-vv6fy
    @Jan-vv6fy Рік тому

    Good choice! Moving is stressful but great for getting rid of things isn’t it? And isn’t it interesting when you “fix up” the old place how you lived there and it was fine. You clean/fix it up and think why?? Didn’t I do this while I was here. Anyway, you’ve moved on congratulations and best wishes on the next chapter of your life.

  • @MiscToddley
    @MiscToddley Рік тому

    It always surprise's me how difficult people find setting up routers to be. I don't know why, but it does.

  • @matthewchristian2872
    @matthewchristian2872 Рік тому +4

    Any advice for going to smaller places where the people might not speak english? I have found small cafes, ramen shops, and other smaller businesses that I want to go to, but I speak toddler-level japanese. Maybe not even toddler-level. I feel like I'm missing out on some experiences because I don't want to be "that foreigner" who goes somewhere and can only speak english

    • @melkiway
      @melkiway Рік тому

      Yeah, this! I have the same issue of feeling intimidated or like I’m inconveniencing the staff too much. But there are so many local small businesses I’d like to check out.

    • @matthewchristian2872
      @matthewchristian2872 Рік тому

      @@melkiway Exactly! I know it's on me for not knowing japanese.I'm also on Kyushu in a smaller city, so even less people speak english

  • @XSemperIdem5
    @XSemperIdem5 Рік тому

    "Pile of misery" and "lane of despair" shall be terms I'll use on my next move now.
    I wish we had reliable moving companies in the U.S. The one time I hired one it was a mess and they damaged stuff. I've gone the U-Haul route and the good old relative with a truck route (paid him of course).

  • @krysin
    @krysin Рік тому

    Moving companies that do the full pack would assumably exist here in Australia, but personally i feel that type of service just works really well in Japan because of the culture, over here i wouldnt trust people to not steal or break my items while moving them, in Japan i wouldnt bat a eye.

  • @palmetto7288
    @palmetto7288 Рік тому

    Could not live here without Daiso and Nittori.

  • @bradthomas4798
    @bradthomas4798 Рік тому

    How is the washer/dryer combo working out? I almost got one of those for my tiny house

  • @bennykoh
    @bennykoh Рік тому

    Hi allison i forgot to ask you how did you throw away your stuff like the plastic bins in your old place? i thought you needed to recycle and sort all the rubbish or unwanted stuff?