My Japanese Apartment Tour - Ibaraki Prefecture - $500USD - 40 Square Meters with Huge Balcony!!
Hello all!
Some people have been asking me for an apartment tour, so here it is! (Apologies for the lack of furniture, lol)
I live in Ibaraki Prefecture, in a small city that's about 1 or 2 hours train ride North of Tokyo.
My apartment is 59000 yen per month(currently a little less than $500USD).
No utilities included except for Internet.
Pet friendly :D
I found this apartment through "NICEROOM", a real estate agency based in Tokyo.
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We have an updated walk through where our furniture is not cardboard and our appliances are not a tower on our little fridge 😅. kzread.info/dash/bejne/qqqGzdJupNy9o9o.html
Looks pretty chill. I'd happily live in a place like that. Just enough space for one person not to feel too cramped.
@vanessamunzker9268
2 жыл бұрын
So Awsome where can I get the toilet love your set up
@vanessamunzker9268
2 жыл бұрын
From South Africa
@rmc2001
2 жыл бұрын
That's all you need really isn't it? Space costs money
Top tip for gaijin. On Big Gomi night the neighbours leave out unwanted furniture. I used to furnish my rooms with that. I've had a kitchen table, 4 chairs, a cane garden sofa, and a book case.
@Kirito2k
2 жыл бұрын
Point noted…I’ll use this info when i move to japan
@aliberni
2 жыл бұрын
Sweet! I'll definitely keep that in mind if I ever live in Japan.
@MariahAndDrew
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the advice!
Wow, what a great apartment. Balcony is amazing x
@onyxobinna9400
2 жыл бұрын
Stop lying, it’s not great
@CBAmakingAusername
2 жыл бұрын
I'm sorry, I think you have me mixed up with someone who was talking to you
Thanks for the tour! I'm from Chicago and have never been out of the country, so I love seeing how others live! It's really spacious and the balcony is amazing, and great for the vegetables and some flowers! ♥️
@MariahAndDrew
Жыл бұрын
We have a small garden set up now. Glad you like it :-)
Very nice apartment! Super big balcony. Enjoy buying all you need to live comfortably. You have space for a beautiful garden! 💕Nice!
What a great space and so comfy! ! That huge closet could be converted into a multi use space with custom shelving and a fold down desk, and then outfit the outdoor space with seating and tons of plants.
@MariahAndDrew
Жыл бұрын
We have a small garden now.
Perfect ,this is the apartment of my dreams .I live alone and i wish my country hade those small apartments
Nice place! There’s a lot you can do with it. The balcony is wonderful. Thank you for the tour.
Very cute apartment, there are so many possibilities with it. And that balcony is just amazing! In nice weather it would be almost like 2 additional rooms. I can totally see myself living there.
Very nice and roomy enough as compared to those micro apartments with no elevator and community bathrooms.👍👍
Mariah, Dave Crow here, I love your new apartment.. I like its efficiency as well all the balcony space for clothesline and gardening containers.. Well done, I am very proud of you...
Love the apartment, would be perfect for me. I would actually love that balcony.
It doesn’t feel that small since the layout is utilized very efficiently.
Nice apartment & nice amenities. Perfect size for one person. It has everything you need & a super balcony area!
You'll look back on these days and be super psyched how far you've come. Probably in a couple months even. 😁 Would love to live there!!! Have fun!!!
Reminds me so much Nami's apartment. For those who follow her ... I love these tiny places. Less junk , happier lives . 🙏
@WalkWithFaith7
2 жыл бұрын
I follow her & love her place too! ♥️
Thank you for the tour! Looks very comfortable and the view is simply beautiful! Enjoy!
@MariahAndDrew
Жыл бұрын
It may just 🤐. Thank you! The area does have a great view of the mountains.
Nice apartment. Very comfy for one person to stay and your balcony is awesome!
Loved the place! So cozy and the balcony is spacious ☺️
What makes a home is...your love, peace, and happiness. Love it. Cute, unique and classy. I will sleep on the balcony periodically.
Japanese technology and gadgets are the best! Lucky you, love the shower area.
Pretty spacious especially for the money . Love it !!! Wishing you great moments in that cozy place !!! 🙏
your apartment is AMAZING 🤩
I was not expecting that huge balcony 😂...but I like the apartment can't wait to see what you do with it when you save up some money 💖
Looks like you have everything you basically need. Bed seems like it could be more comfy for you. Love to see an update as you get more settled in.
@MariahAndDrew
Жыл бұрын
We'll have an updated version out soon. Keep an eye out!
Really nice place. It takes time to build up stuff, you will get there. Looks cozy for sure👍
Love the apartment. Great price and just enough room 💜
Cool 😎 apartment! Thanks for the tour 👍🏾!
Seriously you have an amazing balcony✌️.....I love it your appointment 😍......a little make over and it will look like heaven 😇😇
I love this place! It's very cozy.
Wow ,as someone who lives in nyc and used to small apartments,this is amazing for the price.
More space than most I've seen! And I am jealous of your view!
This is a lovely apartment! Good to see a new channel starting with great content Good luck in your new place 🥰🐈⬛🐾🧧😊
@MariahAndDrew
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!
Very cute and comfortable apartment. Lots of things you can do in time. Would live to see updates. Enjoy!
@MariahAndDrew
Жыл бұрын
We'll have an update coming soon. Thank you!
I'm decorating it in my mind. This apartment is so great! Congrats...please show the progress!
@MariahAndDrew
Жыл бұрын
We'll have an updated video out soon!
I would have done a 7 mn tour of the balcony, and showing off the view, and then casually finish up the video with - oh and by the way it is attached to a small regular apartment 😝 Thanks for video!
Nice apartment and better balcony. Enjoy it!
Your apartment looks super cozy 😊
Wow nice place great views from your corner balcony.
Your balcony is everything
The balcony is by far the best part.
Sweet apartment! That ending though, "a storm is coming" 😅
Wow! For Japan that is a generous space. Love the balcony. Without saying exactly where you live, can you vagually give the area. My son is in Japan and at the moment living in almost a matchbox which seems pretty normal. Yours is a great little space.
@geolassx5755
2 жыл бұрын
The video title goes into the location. North of Tokyo about an hour train ride. I'm really tired so I might have gotten it a little wrong
@sct4040
2 жыл бұрын
Ibaraki perfecture
Thanks, nice seeing other people's places far far away. Lol cardboard boxes as furniture 🙂 I used to do this as a little girl and I still find myself doing it. 😆
@MariahAndDrew
Жыл бұрын
We have real furniture now 😅
You are well organizer, even thought the apartment is small but you put things all in neat orderly form, that's good
@MariahAndDrew
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Room tour was not so systematic in regard to floor plan but apart from that very well done!!! amazingly beautiful voice❤️
such a giant balcony!!
You have to buy your own light fixtures? Hope you can exchange soon for one with a remote! And I ❤that you can run a bath from the kitchen! And that balcony and view! 🤩🤩
Wonderful corner room with SPECTACULAR view!! Please share your life stories in Japan. New subscriber here.
@MariahAndDrew
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!!!
You have done well, want to see more when you can make it more your own. Also what shopping is like, more about your work etc.
@MariahAndDrew
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! We'll make some videos about it soon.
Your apartment looks beautiful.
Awesome apartment! I love ❤️ it!
That’s a PRETTY NICE apartment. And only $500 month…WOW ! Pretty good size, too. I could live there happily. Enjoy, young one. And take care.
That was awesome, thank you for sharing 👍👍🇨🇦
love it!!!
This is great! All that space for plants outside and to sitt and break. Typical having internett before couch these days. An apartment for the similar prize in norway would be 15 square with no balcony and technology om the bathroom witch by the way is amazing with the practical solutions... Makes one want to buy somethin in Japan 🧘🏼♀️✨👍🏻 I lived in my 15 square with two turtles in a 500 liters aquarium. And parking lot, shared washing Room and 4 sqare storage basement compartment. Some shelves for everything, refrigiator, bed and tiny table. Tiny bathroom. Nothing else. Then I had kids and moved to 65 square. Pluss 20 sqaure storage and garage.
Lovely apartment!!
Great place, love the balcony...
Omg the balcony - I would sleep out there.
@MariahAndDrew
Жыл бұрын
May try it when its cooler outside 😅
Thank you for the tour. I lived in Japan and I really miss the baths.
@MariahAndDrew
Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome 😊
Thank you. It is great. Get growing on that big balcony! ha
@MariahAndDrew
Жыл бұрын
That's the plan!
Love it! ❤️
Wow ! What a fantastic balcony you have ! I would put a table n chairs and eat out there as much as possible. Also a rocker would be neat to. Go buy some more plants and put them out there .so many things you can be doing out there .you got a great deal on your apartment.. Are you planning on living here for a long time ? Enjoy your nifty balcony ! Pennsylvania. USA HERE .
@MariahAndDrew
Жыл бұрын
We have a small garden out there now and go outside often. Thank you!
Woow that balcony!
Looks great whit a view👍🙋
From Las Vegas - Thank you for sharing.
Very nice video...My dear Mariah....love to watch ur video... please carry on ....
Wow - your place is pretty sweet !
Great apt for you and even 1 more person. When it comes to grilling, you can any and everything (fish, meats, vegetables).
Thank you for sharing! I want a heated tub. 😁
I love it!
Beautiful!
Been watching bunch of videos about tiny appartments in Japan and by far this is the best size / price I've ran through, am not sure if 500 $ is expensive in Ibaraki camapred to Tokyo and other big cities, maybe it is. Anyway, the balcony deserves an Oscar.. Enjoy ur life :)
@MariahAndDrew
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! The rent in Tokyo is a bit higher usually.
@thehungrygoldfish
3 ай бұрын
Yes, Tokyo is more expensive. You ain’t getting this for anywhere near $500 in Tokyo.
Well shit girl! By the time you get done getting all these views on youtube, you'll be able to deck this place out with tons of great Furniture and organizational stuff in no time!
I'm your 1000th Subscriber lol it was at 999 and I just had to! 🤣
@MariahAndDrew
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!
the price is just fair and seems its comfortable and convenient
This was a pretty chill video. You have a nice apartment. Are you a student? I'm curious as to how you wound up and decided to stay in Japan.
Nice desk!
Thank you for the Tour, How easy to get the fully furnished apartment in Ibaraki ? specially in capital city Mito. Are they common to see furnished ones?
If you didn't have lights set up, were you basically in the dark at night or were there other lights in the bedroom area? Other than that, it looks awesome.
Fantastic place !!! ❤
@MariahAndDrew
Жыл бұрын
We agree!
Very nice, and I hope you’re able to get some furniture soon, but using boxes gives a certain ambiance! 😂❤️ (I’ve been there and done that)
@MariahAndDrew
Жыл бұрын
We'll have an updated tour soon. It took a while to get rid of the cardboard boxes 😅
@loreneharrell2716
Жыл бұрын
@@MariahAndDrew I’m happy you were able to get furniture, I’ve been in my new home since August 2021 and I’m still in the process of decorating it! Good luck! Btw I’m from a small town in Alabama (I live in the country)
Lovely and fresh look apartment, especially the balcony and not expensive. Here in Qatar I am also renting a room with shared kitchen and bath and shared washing at 1,800 Qr. excluded internet. (495$).
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2 жыл бұрын
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WOW! What an amazing apartment for that price! I feel like I pay more in Memphis TN for less space!
Amazing.... Plz do more videos.......
I really would like to see the apartment when you furnished it :)
@MariahAndDrew
Жыл бұрын
Updated tour coming soon!
Very nice small easy to clean😊
@MariahAndDrew
Жыл бұрын
Yes it is!
You have a beautiful balcony...may be this is the main attraction for the flat
@MariahAndDrew
Жыл бұрын
Its why we chose it :-)
Cute little compact apartment.. the only thing is though I wouldn't want water that goes in back of the toilet by rinsing your hands I keep my back tank clean I scrubbed it once a month in case of emergency water shut off you always have clean water back there that's never touched the toilet water
Ibaraki, my prefecture! Does the city you live in start with a T, by any chance? That raised roadway looks awfully familiar. lol. Same for the mountains. If so, I've lived there for 4 yrs so far. Been there since 2018. Welcome. If not, welcome to Ibaraki nonetheless.
Very efficient 👌
Very Nice!
Hello. Nice appartment maria its so beautiful here in ibaraki pref. 😊😊😊
@MariahAndDrew
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, It really is! 😄
Very nice, I think you did very well
Nice place 👌. Aloha from Honolulu, Hawaii
This apartment is a dream
Cool!
Aww I remember my first time living alone in Ibaraki when I first started teaching English❤️
Are you shitting me? The shower room is awesome and such a nice balcony! I'm paying nearly three times as much for a rather bland apt. in the states and I always wanted to live in Japan. How did you end up there?