Welcome to a full tour of my Japanese apartment! 🇯🇵 In this video, you'll get a sense of what Japan apartment living is really like, and some things that might surprise you.
I break down key features of Japanese apartments, and some important factors to consider if you’re thinking of moving to Japan.
Whether you’re curious about expat life, planning to move to Japan, or just love seeing different living spaces, this detailed walkthrough will give you an inside look at Japanese housing.
0:00 - Thanks for coming by
0:07 - The first thing to do when entering a Japanese house
0:57 - Some background about my apartment
1:48 - Japanese home classifications - What do 'L', 'D', 'K', and LDK mean?
2:50 - Japanese bathrooms - Things to know
3:48 - Do Japanese houses come with appliances?
4:25 - Doing laundry at home in Japan - Things to know
5:47 - Japanese bathroom features
6:47 - What is the door or cutout in the floor of Japanese houses?
8:15 - Japanese kitchen features
8:30 - What kinds of appliances are in Japanese apartments?
11:30 - Buying appliances in Japan on a budget
12:20 - A tour of my Japanese living room
13:20 - Some considerations for sleeping in a Japanese apartment
14:50 - Functioning inside a Japanese home
15:45 - A unique feature of my apartment
17:10 - Closet space in a Japanese apartment
18:58 - My balcony and challenges with natural light
20:10 - Ventilation inside Japanese apartments
23:00 - Wouldn't it just be better to build with efficiency in mind?
24:35 - Why my street hasn't been paved
26:34 - Thoughts on my Japanese home, and life in Osaka
28:30 -What is the monthly power bill for my Japanese apartment?
28:39 - How much is the rent for my Japanese apartment?
29:05 - What drives me crazy about my apartment!
29:26 - Other considerations for Japanese homes
31:20 - Comparing Japanese homes to Western homes
33:19 - Thinking about flipping a Japanese home? Not so fast.
34:32 - The challenges with housing in Japan
36:31 - My views on the economics of a Japanese home
37:22 - Conclusion