Inside Tokyo's WEIRDEST TINY APARTMENT
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@derdome1702
2 жыл бұрын
Definitely never going to life there I need my space.
@sprightlyghoul
2 жыл бұрын
I feel like I'd need to be far cooler than I am to live there. I'd make it look like squalor 😂😭
@B1ngMing
2 жыл бұрын
I kinda need much more space than this, like at least 3 rooms, a kitchen cuz I'm Chinese and I just felt like wanting to be able to cook, a bathroom that has a tub cuz here in Malaysia, you would be consider rich if you have a tub in your bathroom and a bedroom that's at least 12.25m² like my current room, big enough for my bed, a computer I plan to build and a cupboard to weeb out and buy figurines and nendos
@karenhotaru3702
2 жыл бұрын
I totally could and would really like to live in all of those small apartments! Tiny house living in Tokyo :) Get‘s your brain thinking creatively… You literally saw that in her eyes, as she started the „creativity process“! Love it!!
@eugeneh.7205
2 жыл бұрын
I really don't think I could live there....would need to change my lifestyle to a minimalistic approach to be able to stay there XD They were really interesting though~~ living out of the tub would be interesting though~~
This man is out here living his life in a bathtub surrounded by plants and natural light. Mad respect
@evanwilliamson8338
Жыл бұрын
fr
@kit_un_
Жыл бұрын
Literal Ghibli character
@SomePotato
Жыл бұрын
The lady just chilling on her tatami, staring out of the window, as well!
@ngiwi2502
Жыл бұрын
Quite amazed with that while im thinking a lot kn what to do with my room its too big for me and i have a lot of space to put my stuffs in
@sassyheros
Жыл бұрын
My man there is a literal plant
Both tenants had such incredible energy like "I do everything in the bath" "when I'm not in the bath I'm outside" and "I'm especially lazy" "I just sit and stare out the window for hours" like YES these are my people
@luxianolee7497
2 жыл бұрын
RIGHTTT
@dannyphantom_gotchu
2 жыл бұрын
@@AD-kv9kj yknow some people don't need huge houses to live in, some are comfortable with homes like shown in the video. She doesn't look depressed at all I see that she is extremely fine with her tiny space. I may not personally know the problems in Japan but I don't think the guy is glamorizing anything in this video he's just showing us that these apartments exist
@bradleymcdonald6273
2 жыл бұрын
@@AD-kv9kj not many people in the west leave their bedrooms or living rooms lol
@onepunch5810
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah cuz their rooms about as big as the street in front of the building. Makes sense when you think bout it
@shadowsun5704
2 жыл бұрын
Obviously you’s are all three cats in a trench coat
The fact that both the residents are architecture students 😂 I feel like that's not a coincidence, I wonder if they get inspired by their homes and the way they're utilising space. Like, Ueda's apartment with the bookshelving beams and all the plants really made it feel lived in.
@tortuazul1
2 ай бұрын
I think they would look around their apartment and be like...."Ok, all the things I won't do in future designs" XD
@ingvarhallstrom2306
Күн бұрын
I would guess the landlord is an architect working as a teacher in their school, and that they pick up tenants from class.
You can tell she studies architecture by how intriguing she found the spaces. As someone who wants to study architecture in the future I understand why she was interested
Small apartments can be very cool and even homey to live in, but I feel like a seperate room for the bathroom is a must
@ianaamdan
Жыл бұрын
it's like somebody used the sims 4 tiny living pack to design it 😆
@kiki8278
Жыл бұрын
Exactly- it should not be anywhere near my sitting or bedroom space, everything else is fine by me 👌
@martinepeters9891
Жыл бұрын
A toilet in the kitchen. Gross
@jffjdj
Жыл бұрын
"Small apartments can be very cool" ??? Are you kidding me??? Eating in the same room with toilet in it ???!!!
@whyherrodere3784
Жыл бұрын
Bathtub with the window/plants looks so luxe. BUT when u gotta poop and the smell travels everywhere and up to your bed... that would've been a deal breaker for me 🤧
I couldn’t stop laughing when she said “So let me show you around the room” *waves hand* “there it is” that was hilarious
@standunitedorfall1863
2 жыл бұрын
@@cesarcuevas4593 I too am very white, and I think it is fascinating. Whiteness has nothing to do with it.
@ThatsaToilet
2 жыл бұрын
@@cesarcuevas4593 tf does being white gotta do with this? 🤦🏿♂️
@johnkiervinelbano3206
2 жыл бұрын
@@ThatsaToilet yeah, I don't understand either
@isabella-zs5vs
2 жыл бұрын
@@standunitedorfall1863 what🤦🏽♀️
@kaela1owes
2 жыл бұрын
@@cesarcuevas4593 Um wtf
More natural light in these tiny apartments than huge houses, must be very cold in Winter
@lucaluca2672
11 ай бұрын
and veeery hot in summer
@francois853
11 ай бұрын
Especially without a ceiling.
@MrMega200
10 ай бұрын
Those mini splits(white cylinder thing sticking out) at the top of the rooms take care of AC and heating. I'd imagine if they have a need for more heat it wouldn't be hard with a little heater but those mini splits are very efficient with people in the USA upgrading to them because they are cheaper than whole house vent systems here in the USA with direct heat and cooling.
@soundguydon
10 ай бұрын
@@MrMega200 Yep. And I would guess the "mystery hole" was to allow the cool air from the mini to sink to the lower level as well(?) I dunno
@PrinceOfMadness
10 ай бұрын
Oh hi Leo nice to see you here
Ueda's dedication to the concept is amazing, I love it! "Everything in the tub" made me go "wow!" out loud. I bet the person who designed this place would be so thrilled to know this haha
@duncanmacleod7287
11 ай бұрын
Is this their website? "Ueda Design Studio is a Seattle based architecture design studio driven by a commitment to the environment, and a belief that we can design elegant, high-quality buildings which last longer and consume fewer resources in a lifetime. We love designing sustainable, healthy, long-lasting homes...." If yes it makes sense after reading the keywords "commitment to the environment" "sustainable". Beware of the climate cultists, they generally go hand in hand with the eugenicists. They want us living in cubicles eating bugs.
@keyboardsmash1231
10 ай бұрын
@@duncanmacleod7287 Ueda is the name of the guy that let us see his apartment...
@secretagentcat
7 ай бұрын
@@duncanmacleod7287 stop ranting nobody cares
@JoelLinus
7 ай бұрын
Mean@@secretagentcat
Okazaki san was the perfect person to inspect these tiny apartments with
@TokyoLens
2 жыл бұрын
Honestly amazing energy
@DevTanks
2 жыл бұрын
I'd like her to be a guest on the channel in the future too!
@titansenpai1188
2 жыл бұрын
She is great
@iwong333
2 жыл бұрын
She's nice. With her open mind, i can see her becoming a good architect
@adhidassler
2 жыл бұрын
@@TokyoLens please invite her more.. think im in love :( thank u
I guess that’s why that young woman is an architecture in the making. She was instantly able to visualise how to utilise the space and what life would be like in it.
@darleneaitken1620
Жыл бұрын
True!
@pinkybear8082
Жыл бұрын
I just love her! Amazing personality 💖
@pinkybear8082
Жыл бұрын
@@stillwatersrundeep001 thank you for the grammar lesson...
I really love Okazaki's energy and humour, i hope she never changes.
@rogerelzenga4465
3 ай бұрын
She's so quirky i love it ^^
They both seemed not only content but happy with their homes as well. It was nice to see 😊
The way Okazari instantly appreciated the possibilities for the space, I know she will make a fantastic architect. I imagine living where she does helps with that.
@miauomiauo
2 жыл бұрын
shes so funny too lol
@Dimarr
2 жыл бұрын
Lovely personality.
@c.a.marsupial.1282
2 жыл бұрын
A total darling
@MissDiosaBalaMM
2 жыл бұрын
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@Nabi78
2 жыл бұрын
She never showed where her bed was? Was it behind that door by her kitchen? Weird because he showed everyone one else's sleeping area.
Can you imagine how good architect Okazaki will be? She immediately have seen the opportunities even in the most awkward spaces.
@nogoods3511
2 жыл бұрын
Yes indeed 🙂
@michaelgoldsun5026
2 жыл бұрын
I hope Okazaki becomes famous.
@girlaussie9023
2 жыл бұрын
Yes agree
@standunitedorfall1863
2 жыл бұрын
I loved her expressions of delight in each place.
@caragreene6029
2 жыл бұрын
She is very gifted 💗
I like the concept that every apartment focuses on a room. The ground floor apartment focuses on the bedroom, the first floor empty apartment focuses on the kitchen, Ueda's apartment focuses on the bathroom and Okazaki's apartment focuses on the living room.
6:00 This guy gets it! Not only has he adapted to his environment, he has embraced the whole concept and celebrates it.🎉 Personally I could use a couple more square feet/meters but I'm totally into this kind of minimalism. I guess growing up in a dormitory has had some lasting effects 😮
@majesticeagle5461
7 ай бұрын
Yeah I don’t think this is really a good thing that you should “be into”
@mangomariel
7 ай бұрын
@@majesticeagle5461 why not? from an environmentally and societal perspective it is obviously extremely good. I can totally get into minimalism, less things to think about and manage. For me that is relaxing. Altho these tiny apps are too small for me, but mad respect for the positive people living there.
@IppoX90
7 ай бұрын
@@majesticeagle5461I don't think so. These kind of spaces give a relaxing feeling to me and easy to manage.
@majesticeagle5461
7 ай бұрын
@@mangomariel You missed my point(holy shit bad misspelling)
@majesticeagle5461
7 ай бұрын
@@IppoX90 it seems extremely hard to manage to me
6:12 I love how this guy literally just uses everything to his advantage, from the steel beams for a bookshelf, to the most pragmatic and minimalist use of a pole for privacy ever.
@DanielSabrel
2 жыл бұрын
And he [can] eat meals, drink and watch movies sitting in the bathtub :D
@VesperAegis
2 жыл бұрын
@@DanielSabrel Absolute boss of his own realm. This is his kingdom.
@diocalderon9807
2 жыл бұрын
@@VesperAegis He’s a badass, living in a tiny house but he can watch TV while bathing and not give a damn about missing his favorite shows.
@standunitedorfall1863
2 жыл бұрын
I loved his use of houseplants to make it feel like home, and give privacy. With all those windows you could have a jungle in there.
@istirudiretno6224
2 жыл бұрын
😯 it looks like a cell. Clausterphobic 😬
I loved how the empty apartments seemed cold and non-functional, but seeing Ueda-san and Okazaki-san's living spaces, they were little homes. And how Okazaki-san immediately saw how to inhabit the empty room, that was really fun.
@jr9329
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, that was exactly what I thought too! Like, "I will never even try to live in such a place!" was how I first felt, but when I saw their rooms, I seriously think it is ok to stay in room like theirs for a short period of time xD
@dittoroxursox1o1
2 жыл бұрын
I really think if I had seen their places empty it would heave felt unlivable, but seeing their stuff and how they've figured things out it really doesn't seem too unlivable. That said for $200 more I had an apartment with ten times the space in the capital of my state so its a bit funny.
@bluebat7496
2 жыл бұрын
Ueda-san has a minimalist wardrobe of black and white, which does a lot to save space. I noticed that neither of these two people seem to have bulky personal electronics like a large TV, stereo, or gaming computer. All their electronic entertainment may be coming through their smartphones.
@timm8998
2 жыл бұрын
@@bluebat7496 There is no space for a computer or tv, doh :D
@rapname5267
2 жыл бұрын
Kun?
I have to agree with Okazaki that living in a very small space can be oddly freeing and cozy. When I lived in Japan, my room was 5.5m² (with a separate bathroom tho) so all that fit in there was a bed, a desk, a small fridge and some shelves on the wall over the desk for storage. But I managed to live there for a year not owning very much but also not really missing anything. When I look around the apartment that I have now, I realize that in contrast now I have so much stuff that I essentially don't really need and having so much stuff and space can somehow weigh you down sometimes.
@firefox3249
Жыл бұрын
It's all fun and games until it's 2020 and you have to self isolate.
This is where the friendship started! I love her checking out new places. She is such a delight 🥰
The first guy had decorated the apartment so well that i actually wouldn't mind living in that tiny space
@emiliaburgos5404
2 жыл бұрын
It looked great with the plants
@tyc1Z.Z1
2 жыл бұрын
If he put a board / some kind of cover on the tub when not in use, then he could have a seating space
@kobalov1
Жыл бұрын
How would u not mind living there?! Prisons in our country have more room than that. This is absolutely not a good place to live! How will u raise kids there..
@lemonzest4196
Жыл бұрын
@@kobalov1 what if the person doesn't have kids 😭😭 some people just don't mind the small space
@system.exestoppedworking9600
Жыл бұрын
@@kobalov1 not everyone wants to have kids and even if they do, no one said anything about growing old there. but i can imagine that living there as a student could work fine.
I like the lady's perspective. Especially what she said about being lazy, how having a small room helps her to be more tidy and organized. I know that would be a definite plus for me.
@lujorom9172
2 жыл бұрын
Idk to me it sounded like they were desperately looking for positive aspects. It doesn’t really sound like an advantage.
@ADee99s
2 жыл бұрын
@@lujorom9172 I can definitely relate to her wanting smaller space. I actually could relate to both of their advantages - guess it'll be perfect for minimalist and lazy people who wanted to save money?
@wallacesousuke1433
2 жыл бұрын
@@lujorom9172 oh maybe you refuse to accept that some people might be ok with not living in a huge ass home.. I for one dont mind tiny homes like this especially as a single person
@wallacesousuke1433
2 жыл бұрын
@@pucca9648 I agree, the lack of separation for the bathroom and the huge windows showing everything to people outside were the things I didnt like, but other than that, I'd gladly live in one
@lujorom9172
2 жыл бұрын
@@wallacesousuke1433 No I can imagine that some people are fine with small spaces. It’s just the way they talk about it that makes it sound like they’re desperately looking for reasons. I mean “I don’t have to walk far to get stuff” or “I’m never home anyway” aren’t exactly good reasons imo. Plus, would you really want to be shitting right next to your sleeping spot? Like hey let me just do a dump and then lie down in bed, while my entire room reeks? Idk man.
It's so cool to see these weird homes and positive views of people that live in these homes. Ueda-san had his priorities and I have so much respect for him. Okazaki-san seems like a really fun person to hang out with. I think her house was the best of the set, and second place probably goes to the one with the mystery hole...though the toilet placement seemed annoying.
I know that big city in Japan has limited space and high cost living, but the more I see this tiny apartments and how the (competitive and really demanding) working lifestyle make me realize that this tiny apartment looks more and more like a prison cell rather than a home.
@10DollarProductions
Жыл бұрын
For college students though I don't necessarily see it as a bad thing, and they look happy. I lived in dorm rooms which were essentially prison sells, even the walls were concrete, and I legit loved the dorm life. Long term though, I could never do this. I'm too accustomed to my house with space and a yard at this point.
@meene292
11 ай бұрын
this is a lot better than hongkong's coffin homes.
@LHyoutube
9 ай бұрын
It really all depends on your attitude really.
@mangomariel
7 ай бұрын
I have visited some in Tokyo and it is honestly not as bad as it seems. In Tokyo fast food is extremely cheap and usually healthy, it is normal to eat most of your meals outside, thus you do not need a kitchen. Some buildings have shared bathrooms and toilets aswell, but not shitty toilets. It is high quality 10 toilets shared with 30 units, so it is always atleast one unit free, and they are all clean, because Japanese are just good like that. And the bathing area is like a luxury spa. Shared with a lot of people, but still, really nice. With the culture they have it just works. Idk is an excessive american suburban home where you constantly compete with your shitty neighbor over materialistic status that does not matter better?
@IppoX90
7 ай бұрын
Looks charming to me. Then again, I'm finnish and also used to settling with very little.
So impressed with the positive attitude of the two students. They saw the possibilities of the spaces.
@terminator4974
Жыл бұрын
Yeha stockholm syndrome stuff lol
@DodgyDaveGTX
Жыл бұрын
It's the best excuse for not having to host guests
@justlilolme3793
Жыл бұрын
@NoQue Q So many are spoiled or only see the negative.
@hans-aloisdona3909
Жыл бұрын
Socialism sucks
@justlilolme3793
Жыл бұрын
@NoQue Q what are you talking about? I like their positive attitude and outlook. Not once did they have negative comments. The spoiled comment was not directed to anyone in particular so you shouldn’t be offended unless it applies to you.
The first tenant was really proud of his bath time. But Okazaki-san really took it to another level. She was really positive. Rather than feeling bad that its small, I feel good about it being small.
@Rpodnee
2 жыл бұрын
It's not the size that matters, it's how you use it 😉
@vikingdogmanship
2 жыл бұрын
He REALLY like to be in his Thub🦭
@andysmith5464
2 жыл бұрын
I'd ask ..."why don't you have the new xbox series x?" ...he'd probably reply "I'd have to get rid of my bath"
@aritradhabal
2 жыл бұрын
@@andysmith5464 man I just watched a Xbox video and here your comment here lol, eagerly waiting for my Xbox to get delivered today 😂
@andysmith5464
2 жыл бұрын
@@aritradhabal congrats! ..I know how frustrating it is to get one without turning to the scalpers.
the guy with the plants really transformed the space, it looks really comforting
I loved Okazaki-san’s energy and the way she imagines using the space. All these apartments are interesting, thanks for showing them to us Norm.
@dn_hoshibachi
2 жыл бұрын
She gives that vibe that she really is an Architecture student who lives her life out of passion.
@steemlenn8797
2 жыл бұрын
She feels a bit like a zen monk.
@FubFubFub
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, she should be hired for every apartment tour video from now on!
@mariavaz
2 жыл бұрын
I loved her too. And the little things she noticed like the path to watch the cats. So cute :)
@akiramen9535
2 жыл бұрын
I dont mind with the tiny space in small room.. lesser managing or owning stuff, only basic necessities is just enough
Okazaki’s energy is infectious, it was so cute hearing how excited she was about each space. I wish the best for her.
@RiccoSwave911
Жыл бұрын
no bitches?
@18yearsago88
Жыл бұрын
@@lalap6706 can you elaborate?
@amyjessup3254
Жыл бұрын
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Жыл бұрын
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@agcarreon9295
Жыл бұрын
You're right. I pray that GOD will bless, protect, and give her favor wherever she is.
Okazaki is adorable. I think studying architecture really fits her. When she came into the first new room I think you could really see her working and figuring out how everything was put together and what might have been the thought behind it.
I live in Brazil and I was complaining how the apartments are getting smaller, but after watching these videos I think they are huge here.
Feels like she's gonna be a great architect. In just few moment, she's already throwing in her perspectives about the room and how to improve it and she notices every little tiny detail for the room you showed her. never really thought that there are such tiny apartments here in japan.
@rb-ir4im
2 жыл бұрын
Tokyo especially has many tiny apartments, similar to these, but lacking the nice design aspect. Those are called "aparto" and much more challenging (depressing) to live in, as they don't have the window/ fresh air aspect.
i love how okazaki was just like "yeah, basically i just lie here and stare out the window." same, girl, same.
@TokyoLens
2 жыл бұрын
😂
@steemlenn8797
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, that's why I wrote in another comment that she feels like a zen monk. Same with the cat spotting place, you can be happy obaout the small things in life, or just life itself. She just feels like a happy, cozy, dreamy girl. I am really curious if she ends up designing houses. I would love to see them.
@Ella-ks7jp
2 жыл бұрын
@@steemlenn8797 I hope one day I'm able to replicate her energy honestly, such an inspiration
@winterwolf211
2 жыл бұрын
The other guy be like. This is my tub, I love this tub, I do everything inside this tub. It's the highlight of this room & my life.
@zainmehal9950
2 жыл бұрын
@@winterwolf211 ikr that guy absolutely loved that bath lol
Okazaki seems to have a lovely view on life, enjoying the small things and maximizing the most out of the least. When she started talking about waiting to see the cats walk by, it just shows how the littlest moments of joy can be so big!
@theNimboo
2 жыл бұрын
She literally talked like an anime character lol, that cat thing was definitely something I'd hear in an anime. And the way she makes that surprised sound when she first walks in a room and then makes some cute little comment lol that was adorable I really like her
@0verjoyed_ac
2 жыл бұрын
@@theNimboo You're not wrong 😆 She is very adorable!
@navidab2005
2 жыл бұрын
@@theNimboo shes not talking like an anime character weirdo, shes speaking japanese. fucking weeaboos
@mikaNmiyu
2 жыл бұрын
@@theNimboo that’s how all Japanese express their excitement and surprise. It formed part of the reaction and communication.
@theNimboo
2 жыл бұрын
@@mikaNmiyu Oh so anime is copying real life not the other way around haha. They all make that little sound when they walk in a room? haha it cute
She is so right. The bigger the space the more stuff you end up owning, at least it's that way for me and I find it overwhelming.
@emiliagolden4441
Жыл бұрын
I have ocd and I can not stand too many household items. I feel ya on this, I also would enjoy the smaller home. A little bigger than these ones though. At least enough room for a guest bedroom plus the one I'd sleep in.
@PatrickRatman
Жыл бұрын
@@emiliagolden4441 personally cant relate but im also used to having a space large enough to play VR in and also be able to stretch in any direction without hitting a wall.
@Machozz
Жыл бұрын
Lol wtf those rooms are not liveable at all. Looks like prison cells to me.
@PatrickRatman
Жыл бұрын
@@Machozz funny enough ive seen pictures of japanese prison cells and while they do seem unliveable as hell they're probably less cramped than these.
@violablue82
Жыл бұрын
Lol but there is nowhere to breath,besides u can have bigger space bit it doesn't mean u need to stuff it up,it's about having a big space to breath and have more fun
2 years on. This was the first of yours I watched and I’m so glad it showed up in my recommended videos. I don’t comment often but your videos have become a beloved Sunday tradition for me. Thank you Norm.
This video was super fun to watch and I actually ended up using the apartment layouts as a deisn and architecture challenges for myself to see how I could change up the living spaces to be more efficient! It was super cool to see how the two people decorated their apartments and found the charm of the small homes.
Love Ueda’s apartment, “if I’m not in the bath, I’m outside”. His plants and his books made the space seem full of life and personality. If I lived there I’d think about a custom board to fit over the bath, then it could be a table/seating area maybe? But he obviously loves bath time so having it as is makes sense! Thanks for showing us around.
@becks5867
2 жыл бұрын
My thoughts exactly!! I was wondering if I could build a frame/seat and not break the bath 😆
@hathawyn
2 жыл бұрын
That's such a good idea!! With a board and a yoga mat/thin futon that could be rolled up when not in use, it could easily become a couch
@W4ABN
2 жыл бұрын
I had the idea of a board or table over the bath too. Maybe a table that folds up against the wall when using the bath. Interesting to see how the two used their spaces.
@lotusmoon8156
2 жыл бұрын
Very good idea, with that it would make room for about 2 guests or so for drinks. Great to read such ideas. he could also get a fold out "door" for his bathroom if he ever feels the want to have guests.
@chrissonnenschein6634
2 жыл бұрын
This room should really have a large wine rack within arms reach...
Both of the students were so gracious to show everyone their living spaces. They each used their own space to help maximize the use of the small space the had. They didn't seem to mind living in a small place, both looked content with their own space, although I do believe Okasaki-san may have wanted that that loft space after seeing it lol! I enjoyed both of them! Thank you to both of them for sharing their homes with us!
@Kumorini
2 жыл бұрын
1k likes and no replies, well that's rare
@Li-zy2xx
2 жыл бұрын
does anyone know if they’ve plugged in their instagrams ?
These videos are so amazing. If I wasn't someone that loves to shop all the time and didn't have so many clothes then I definitely would live in these apartments. It's just so amazing to know how ppl could and enjoy living in such a small space. I think I could live in a small space but I would definitely need a storage unit lol. The ppl on the video have inspired me to literally enjoy the little things in life, no pun intended.
I had to laugh when Okazaki-san mentioned "So im basically just sitting here staring out of the window", but what she said after was very relatable about ending up owning to much if you're in a bigger place. She's so genuine
@TheGirlnurse
2 жыл бұрын
I like her. I’m lazy too. I can’t keep up with this big house
@gRleF
2 жыл бұрын
@@ThomasCorfield same 😂
@pakviroti3616
2 жыл бұрын
@@ThomasCorfield Daydreaming.
@samuraiboi2735
2 жыл бұрын
@@TheGirlnurse well i meant owning a big house to me sounds great and i can have all that space and well if your fit like me to clean stuff up😌
@kraanz
2 жыл бұрын
"The more things you own, the more those things start owning you." -something like that, from Fight Club.
I fell in love with Okazaki. So cute. Her self-described laziness and love of cats! ❤️🐈
@ColinCollinwood
Жыл бұрын
@@sherrih.4053 Exactly!! 🐈🐈
@fawziaabdurrahman2251
Жыл бұрын
I loved her coloured sweater
@DaysieLaing
Жыл бұрын
I have a girl crush! Both so honest and humble.
@haruhi3648
Жыл бұрын
I feel the same way then realized, "Oh yeah, I'm a girl..."
@1savdsoul439
Жыл бұрын
So cute! You seem sweet! May God bless you with a girl that appreciates your good heart!
This is fantastic. They need something similar in large cities in the USA. Imagine being able to live and rent in New York City for $600 per month! $600 rent in Tokyo is incredible.
@b.lonewolf417
10 ай бұрын
Fully agreed! In fact, I find it rather bizarre something like this *doesn't* already exist because, honestly, one would think there would be an easy and eager market for it, yeah?
Is this the episode where you met Okazaki? I've seen other episodes with her and she is so adorable and unbelievably positive. You could show her the worst place you could think of and she'll find something to be amazed about. Her perspective is so unique and I absolutely love it. I want her to visit every apartment on Earth. Just travel the globe reviewing apartments from $50 a month to the $135 million dollar penthouse in NYC.
“This bath is everything…” I laughed harder than I should have. Still, I like what he did with the place.
@nawee6801
2 жыл бұрын
Yup the plants were a nice touch...
@catherinevaughan1219
2 жыл бұрын
Baths are EVERYTHING!!! 😂❤️
@dmc_cat
2 жыл бұрын
His life revolves around the bathtub.
@TK-Reikon
Жыл бұрын
Never resist the power of おふろ (bath)
@captainsoi
Жыл бұрын
Well, he's an architecture student
She's super positive (honestly, I think her room was the best one to live in, the second empty one just had the best desk, and the guy's room had a great atmosphere with all of those plants and books).
@LenaLuthorWife
2 жыл бұрын
agree I laughed when she said the simplest thing like watching the cats to look fwd to while I dnt even think of that
@shamra1245
2 жыл бұрын
I want her room!! Though the first apartment's layout of bath/bedroom is super similar to my house (I live in a travel trailer).
@Valstrax420
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah she definitely has the best room out of all those apartments.
@lenachoong5439
2 жыл бұрын
He made it work by having those plants. :)
The first apartment is literally a prison cell wtf
Living like this would be a nightmare for me, just living anywhere in a Japanese city would. I need large open spaces and wilderness!
both the students living there are studying architecture, they know how to plan their living place. and I think it is great to live in a place like this, well, not really too cramp and has all the things you need for a cheaper price (maybe?). A great personal space to relax, let your imagination free or wait for the cats to come across, love it
@LenaLuthorWife
2 жыл бұрын
yah actually after seeing them putting their things it doesnt look that small I mean is okay
@anghoangnguyen9581
2 жыл бұрын
@@LenaLuthorWife in my opinion they only fit things that they need. As Okazaki-san said, even if you have a bigger house, you will fill it with unnecessary items. With a small room, you have to tidy things up. I mean it's great to have space to discover new things, but the students in the video can be creative in their room, they even have plants
@Daybreaq
2 жыл бұрын
I think, as future architects, they must just enjoy the challenge of making tiny spaces work and being innovative and creative with it.
okay. Okazaki is adorable. Just so cheerful with a hint of weird... ok maybe more than a hint but it's adorable. She also nails that cat route, that's probably the highlight of that unit. Ueda has his priorities and sees all the benefits and seems to think the cons are only a problem if you let them be. I wish I could embrace situations like he does.
@redderm
Жыл бұрын
She stole the show. Cute weirdo. Love how excited she got over the laundry room studio, and it's "big loft"
@Excal123
Жыл бұрын
Yea I find her oddly cute in a good way! She can just do tour videos of these micro apartments and talk about it and id watch it lol
@galenburnett9791
Жыл бұрын
nothing weird about her. what an obnoxious half-brain you must be.
@sticks1990
Жыл бұрын
@@Excal123 dm her because you're onto something ma dude!
@moumitagoswami2005
Жыл бұрын
Okazaki fragments 😲
I’m so in love with those units, it’s so cute how each one has a different focal point, one living room, a bath, and a kitchen. I like the guy’s the best, the light with the plants he put in and the bath makes for a very relaxing spa like environment. 😊
The one student was adorable doing everything in his tub. I just came here for the bath. Lol!!! It's just wonderful to see how other people live!
I actually really liked the woman's room the most. And I liked the idea of the guy's room with the tub and his bed being above him. He had it decorated nicely, not that there's alot to decorate, but it looked very crisp and clean. Very minimalistic. Depending on my situation & finances, if I needed to save money I would prolly rent one of those apartments. I mean, you get all the main necessities you need in life, aside from no kitchen nor washer/dryer. To someone not wanting much & just needing a place to lay their head at night & clean themselves, then this would be the perfect place.
@akmal94ibrahim
2 жыл бұрын
The woman's room has all that I'd want in a tiny apartment. A main space that can be the living room and the bed because I like sleeping on the floor, so it's perfect for me, a closed bathroom that can also be used to do laundry (and dry laundry by hanging it on the window, maybe?), and a simple kitchen area because I also like to do my own cooking. The one with the pillar in the room also looks decent. The long table could be used as a kitchen and/or laundry area. The bathroom area can somewhat be closed off with curtains or plywood. And tons of space for bed.
@therip660
2 жыл бұрын
Umm, it's $500 to $600 a month, ur finances must be really good then, lol.
@infernothegamer7340
2 жыл бұрын
@@therip660 but iys 2000$ for normal rooms🥴
@therip660
2 жыл бұрын
@@infernothegamer7340 In which country🤣? I'm really curious.
@infernothegamer7340
2 жыл бұрын
@@therip660 tokyo😌
Whoa! It makes a lot of sense that architecture students would be interested in living in a place like that. The concept is really cool! I don't think I'd want to live there though, at least not long term!
@TokyoLens
2 жыл бұрын
Right? Perfect for them!
@PathikritGhosh007
2 жыл бұрын
It's like a mini-challenge for them.
@thedragonofthewest5789
2 жыл бұрын
i would live there for like max a year
@racheldurman9876
2 жыл бұрын
@@PathikritGhosh007 as an architecture student, I can confirm that unique rooms are like honey to bee's for people interested in architecture and interiors, figuring out the layout and how one occupies the space being the most fun....and you know, proving that it can still be functional
I love her positivity. Great energy
How this could possibly pass building codes escapes me completely.
I love rewatching your tiny aparmnets tours and also your hiking videos, so much that I forget to watch other videos
This is like when you're playing the Sims and you're just trying to cram everything into a tiny space. But on the flip side... depending on where I was in life (ex. if I just needed a place to crash in as a student?) I could picture myself living here. Thanks for sharing Norm!
@TokyoLens
2 жыл бұрын
Hahaha Cheers eh Glad you enjoyed it
@teddynihon
2 жыл бұрын
This is literally what I thought as well 😂
@Strideo1
2 жыл бұрын
Speaking of The Sims I used to always start a new house and put the maximum number of adults in the same house such that I couldn't even afford beds for everyone and they'd share everything sleeping in shifts and stuff as I slowly started to build the house out to properly accommodate everyone but in the beginning the household is sort of a miserable flop house. My girlfriend at the time really liked The Sims too and she walked over and watched me playing the game this way and then she frowned and said "You're playing it wrong!"😆
@lazerpeabody8062
2 жыл бұрын
@@TokyoLens hey there dude just discovered your channel 4 years age & feel in love . ‘ what’s your opinion on japan going back to making game consuls just like in the 70s ?
@juniashi
2 жыл бұрын
Lol one of Norm's tiny apt video inspired me to make a tiny house in sims 4
The only one of those apartments I could imagine living in is Okazaki’s apartment. It’s the only one with a sectioned off bathroom and it has a kitchen space. It’s also not weirdly shaped and you can move around easily (except in the bathroom lol). The living room area is versatile since you study in there relax, eat food or you can put out a futon and sleep.
@wistyeria
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah same I'd hate the bathroom being so open
@benghazi4216
2 жыл бұрын
@@wistyeria There are curtains or screens, you can even put up the same "walls" as Okazaki had.
@Eclipsing_SUN
2 жыл бұрын
@@benghazi4216 If only that's enough to deal the smell and steam.
@marzipanmerci1068
2 жыл бұрын
Saaame, I just need that spacey open space where I feel like I could do anything, especially sprawling on the floor :P
@applepie9806
2 жыл бұрын
My SO would 100% pick the bathtub though, he loves baths too much! XD Japanese love their baths, they have numerous hot spring onsen across the country and public baths like Spa World, and even the (now gone) famous Oedo onsen where they have the occassional anime collaboration, an arcade/fun area and eating spots like a tiny village inside with numerous types of baths as well.
Okazaki-san is such a mood! But I agree about having less stuff and a smaller place making it easier to keep things clean. That's what I tell people when they tell me my house is always so clean--it is smaller than the average American house and I don't own a lot.
i feel like its hard for me to breathe when i watch the small apartment videos but i love them so much is this just a me thing??
Okazaki's apartment felt the most "livable" of all of them to me, but a lot of that could also be her minimalist style and the way she has the space set up. I think it would be fun to stay in a place like this if I was traveling and staying there while I explored the city or something. I know if I had to live in a space like that for a long time that my mental health would suffer, though.
@MegaKaitouKID1412
2 жыл бұрын
Might just be because the room was tatami and the bathroom could be sectioned off though.
@steemlenn8797
2 жыл бұрын
@@MegaKaitouKID1412 Probably. The metal pillar in front of the toilet would so annoy me, I would try to smash it after just 2 days.
@WuxianTec
2 жыл бұрын
If you lived in one of these apartments you would probably not spend a lot of time in there anyways. I imagine Tokyo has all kinds of amenities closeby.
@doublesalopetoimcre
2 жыл бұрын
@@WuxianTec close by? xD u know the size of the city? minimum 1 hour public transit to go anywhere, and you are living close to cool stuff.
@WuxianTec
2 жыл бұрын
@@doublesalopetoimcre The cities I live closeby have restaurants, bars and stores on every corner.
I couldn't help but laugh at Okazaki-chan's introduction: "Let me show you around my room..." *nods into space* "Yes." xD So self explanatory, haha
@baudolino2727
2 жыл бұрын
😂😂
@GR2eNs
2 жыл бұрын
that was just perfect
@yyg4632
2 жыл бұрын
ikr haha I bet she was waiting to use that joke
That was cool to see!!! And I especially enjoyed watching the girl seeing the other places for the first time. Interesting to see her reaction!
I Loved this video. also, as you mentioned, the perspective of that woman was breathtaking. The part when she mentioned that being in a lazy mode you weren't far from anything. It really makes you think twice about what you have and don't necessarily need.
I needed to see that positive energy from her. At the end of the day, it all comes down to perspective. Her excitement gave the spaces new meaning. Both the students did really well in utilizing their spaces.
@waxtrax_
2 жыл бұрын
@@cincinnati8087 It's not a "turd" to them, that's the point.
@joshuabermudez2372
2 жыл бұрын
She reminds me of my cat! "Ooohhh! Look at this small space here! I like it..." And she's funny, too.
@eirakim1128
2 жыл бұрын
@@cincinnati8087 objectively, your comments are turds. Objectively, living on the street would be shit so that makes your comment not so objective. Objectively, there are other places people would rather live, than Cincinnati.
@ilangilang7185
2 жыл бұрын
@@cincinnati8087 your comments are so tone deaf I feel sorry for you.
@TheStedomi
2 жыл бұрын
our storagee room is bigger then these entire appartments. I had to laugh when she walked in one of them and said ofh such a big room 😂
At first i was kinda shocked at how small and inconvenient those apartments seemed, but after seeing how those two university students used their spaces and thought about it, i found myself fascinated with the tiny apartments. Especially Okazaki-san‘s enthusiasm and ideas on how to use the empty rooms she hadn‘t seen before was absolutely delightful to witness. Loved it!
@Nandarion
2 жыл бұрын
Students need a table for study, not a very big, but to put book, note and notebook. Some of these rooms are too small even for study.
@idealicfool
2 жыл бұрын
I have lived in a van for a bit while travelling and have plans for some day doing up a sprinter van as a kind of motor home and really get the whole enjoyment of having everything near enough to within arms reach. Also 500 a month mate I would be hella happy with the sacrifices. Cheap enough to eat out in japan to.
OK, I know that I'm super late but I just found this cahnnel and I really like what I see. The style and presentation is really well done. Gives you a fresh perspective on the Japan's appartments. P.S. And I just have to say it: OKAZAKI SAN is a great addition to the team. Intelligent, funny and cute as hell, to boot!
I live in a 24 sqm condo unit and it felt like a mansion after seeing this video. That first room is just bonkers. You'd have to pay me to live there.
The open "bathroom" and the lack of ceiling are a no for me.
The two University Students were a great aspect to this video tour! Each having their unique desires for their living space and each being equally satisfied. Ms. Okazaki's optimism really shows in her description of the allure of each vacant unit. She's almost like a happy go lucky Engineer from an anime that loves getting into all the spaces and makes sure that every space is utilized and multifunctional.
@palinanavitskaya6133
Жыл бұрын
She's an architecture student, so maybe it's not just almost like that
She seemed so cheerful and childish but also very humble and down to earth. Her creative mindset seems to be derived from her personality and I think architecture is a great field for her.
She's so positive and cute! I love how excited she was about seeing the other spaces!
11:23 Ayaka is so adorable! Her view of the world is so cute and wholesome, the world needs more people like her! I hope she finds a lot of success as an Architect one day!
It was so interesting to me to listen the residents, especially Okazaki. How positive they were with these tiny spaces and cosy they made them to themselves. There is much to learn from these guys. Thanks!
The girl is going to go so far in life as long as no one crushes her spirit. I know she's a young woman, but she has a child like imagination and attitude.. not in a bad way! It's so refreshing actually. Watching her being so excited about such a small space and speaking about how she would set things up, etc. Idk, I'm probably not explaining myself well, she just has a lovely spirit and attitude.
@mark9294
Жыл бұрын
The guy did too though?
@o.o451
Жыл бұрын
I agree with you wholeheartedly. It's difficult to put into words, but one can truly feel her zest for life and the childlike curiosity/spirit that she exudes. Her joy is contagious.
@BJJmaestro
Жыл бұрын
Except she said she was extremely lazy, but I don’t know if she’s trolling or not
@BJJmaestro
Жыл бұрын
@Orange300 which is reasonable but laziness isn’t the best quality when talking about the said person’s success and potential. I’m not tryna throw shade, if she’s happy that’s kinda all that matters, but I would disagree with OP’s opinion here.
@BJJmaestro
Жыл бұрын
@@McFeedback1968 so you’re upset because another person shared their opinion?
I liked Okazaki's energy, it seems like she is just vibing with positive energy all the time, a lot of optimism. About the apartments, is interesting to get this perspective.
@zimjun7
2 жыл бұрын
I couldn't keep my eyes off her sweater! Love those colorful stripes!! !
@jort281
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah love her a bit. Makes you wanna learn japo
@erinbattle2973
2 жыл бұрын
Her comments about looking forward to the cats were so lovely, what a sweetheart.
Thank you for sharing and thank you to the architecture students. Thank you for making those little spaces meaningfull. She just brethed life into those walls by noticing what’s already there. BTW did you see any cats in the alleyway while you were there ;-) btw I also loved her top.
I love how she wanted to see the other rooms and her reaction to it was so much fun!
Ironic how the two people living in that “apartment complex” were both students of architecture.
@youtuber-pi9yd
2 жыл бұрын
it'd be funnier if they eventually ended up designing similar buildings all across Japan
@DM-nw5lu
2 жыл бұрын
I don't find it ironic to be frank. People interested in architecture seeking out "unconventionally" designed spaces makes absolute sense to me. And the lady especially almost seems to see them as a "challenge" to make them work for herself so the weirder the better for her, haha.
I love seeing the different styles of housing all around the world.
@samantgahnsks
2 жыл бұрын
Butters❤️
@edgychico9311
2 жыл бұрын
Butter! Meow
@Jululia_Mimi
2 жыл бұрын
Weeee my favorite youtube kitteh is here!
@aldoandresmendozaguerra8651
2 жыл бұрын
Look at chile we have little solid antisismic houses all closed with metal fences.
@greenybeeny7139
2 жыл бұрын
Mreeow
Omg I love these 2. So grateful and cute. I’d be going insane in a space that small But they’re so appreciative! Love them!
That girl was adorable! How funny was she and her reactions!
Okazaki is so adorable and positive about everything, I like how both architecture students were able to turn the small spaces into something unique and amazing.
50% of the time I was like no way, I couldn’t do that, then the other 50% was imagining how I could use the space. Both of those tenants were beyond positive people.
I love that both of the residents looked at the bright side and considered it a fun challenge. I could live anywhere for a short period of time. But, not forever. There would have to be a proverbial light at the end of the tunnel- the literal ones would work for only so long!
Her positive consideration of every unit is honestly kind of inspiring---looking forward to alley cats!
I love this, as an American I was horrified with how small the space was, but seeing Okazaki-san be so happy with her space, and seeing how she designed it perfectly to be both cozy but not cluttered, and very purpose built, makes me really rethink about what I truly need to be happy, and what I have been conditioned into thinking was necessary. The only thing I would have against these spaces is the proximity to the road and other buildings. Privacy is big with me, and I would feel odd being on display the whole time. If this building was in a more spaced out area or surrounded by a park or a river, this would be perfect (albeit way more expensive)
So humble and respectful these young people were. The small apartments were only opportunities not a hindrance. It’s all about perspective!
@terminator4974
Жыл бұрын
For sure. I just decided to stay in a village and have a huge house as a student was a great time too :)
@t2av159
Жыл бұрын
Yeah..... ur stupid
@sjames5027
Жыл бұрын
The apartments are nightmares and the victims who live in them, conditioned to tolerate them. In a country as large as japan, there's zero reason for such tiny spaces. If you watched a video about homeless people living rough in an abandoned warehouse you'd feel sorry for them. These spaces have little difference to an abandoned warehouse except the homeless person would have more space and be less inclined to go crazy
@TokyoLens
Жыл бұрын
⬆️ 😂 😂 😂 “S James”
@Celestein
Жыл бұрын
I wish we had such apartments in Canada, I'd be thrilled to live in a quirky small place like this! I have ADHD and when the girl said how much easier it was to manage a small space and not get overwhelmed with a lot of stuff, she was singing my song! I feel like my only option here will be to turn a van into a living space.
I love how excited the young lady was over the apartment she went to see. She even took pictures! I'm wondering if she moved to that apartment after this video. Would be fun to see a follow up video if she did.
@sailormoon2937
2 жыл бұрын
I'm sure she has twitter
@Nabi78
2 жыл бұрын
I wondered the same thing! Lol
@JSBach-pd4yg
2 жыл бұрын
@@sailormoon2937 WTF
@sailormoon2937
2 жыл бұрын
@@JSBach-pd4yg I don't care for twitter
@gezmondean293
2 жыл бұрын
I don't love anything about this .its cruel and people deserve better. This is disgraceful .and anybody who thinks its fun or cute should live in it .
Wow a bathtub and nature that’s all I need, well I need a kitchen too but Japan is such a vibe I love how living with less makes you feel like you have more.
the first room is straight up inhumane
Okazaki is AWESOME! Bring her back in future house tour videos!!!
@TokyoLens
2 жыл бұрын
Homely might do exactly that lol
@Ryptahi
2 жыл бұрын
Totally agree, she has very different perspective that I didn't understand at first, but it totally made this video 10 times better.
@toraneko_maru
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, hire her! She has a fun and interesting perspective.
Wow, Japan is making it possible for University students to afford a place. I've got mad respect.
@itsfr0st_gg
Жыл бұрын
@@robw5741 that’s at least 1/3 the cost of monthly rent for a decent apartment in america
@bjhutchings9
Жыл бұрын
@@robw5741 that is pretty basic man. Ur not getting much better than that. Unless you share a house with multiple people.
@cationr
Жыл бұрын
watch his most tiniest luxury room in Japan video which is cheaper and better
@TokyoLens
Жыл бұрын
Lol it’s not cheaper
@alexmercerind
Жыл бұрын
@@TokyoLens yeah
so nice of them to show you their rooms...!
This is absolutely crazy. Especially the first "apartment", but "cave" works better for that place as she described, lol. It would be literally illegal in my country to build and rent something like this as an apartment unit. I guess it makes sense for the students as a temporary hotel room since they're never really there except for sleeping, but "living" there would give me depression after a month. I don't need huge spaces but that is claustrophobic to say the least. A different world for sure.
I love how much the young man loves his bath tub 😂 He will definitely be incorporating that into his dream house in the future! There is no going back haha it's so interesting to see tiny apartments in Japan, I myself spent a few years in one just a little bigger than those shown here!
@TheGstein
2 жыл бұрын
A Murat in the making looool!
@KLondike5
2 жыл бұрын
I thought of the guy in Truman Show that was always in his tub while he was watching TV.
@Uro_Boros
2 жыл бұрын
@@KLondike5 omg you're so right
@elieli56
2 жыл бұрын
He'd probably take the tub with him if he could 🤣🤣🤣
@thunderinaspic
2 жыл бұрын
He’s just being polite. You can tell how he really feels when he talks about keeping the windows open. Wax lyrical all you want about cultural differences and so on but the simple truth is that cramped dwellings like this cause severe strain on one’s mental health. It’s like a supermax cell with more amenities.
Just looking at these spaces i feel claustrophobic, its insane.
@marinchan6334
Жыл бұрын
I will definitely die living there without breath
@tinreisch
Жыл бұрын
yes, claustrophic people are definitely not the target consumers xD but putting that aside would make these rooms a great space, just not for everyone 😩 sometimes I feel claustrophobic as well, sadly 🤣
@JanetVJohnson
Жыл бұрын
We have some apartments in Honolulu of a similar style (a huge Japanese population there, btw) & I never felt comfortable in them.
@hongmsi9247
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The landlord is definitely a XXXXXX
@i.luv.musiq8
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What an amazing video!