Our Tokyo Apartment Moving Process! | tips, etiquette, appliance shopping, utilities set-up 🇯🇵

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  • čas přidán 11. 06. 2024
  • We finally moved into our new apartment in Tokyo, and we’re so excited to update you guys on our progress! In this video, we’ll be sharing our moving process including appliance shopping, setting up utilities, Japanese etiquette tips that we learned, and more. There's still a lot to do, so stay tuned for more updates in the future!
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    0:00 - intro
    0:18 - day 1
    5:03 - day 2
    10:30 - day 3
    11:49 - day 4
    14:18 - day 5
    #japan #livinginjapan #japanapartment #tokyoapartment #tokyo #lifeinjapan #movinginJapan

Komentáře • 77

  • @NicoleRodriguez-uh2wp
    @NicoleRodriguez-uh2wp Před 4 měsíci +14

    I feel like you scored a really great apartment! This is my first time to see a Central Tokyo apartment under $1000 with that huge balcony. Usually it’s just an enough size to dry clothes, yours is a good size!

    • @itsjamlife
      @itsjamlife  Před 4 měsíci +1

      We agree! We’re impressed with the balcony too! At some point we want to add an outdoor shelf for plants, and maybe high table so we can enjoy tea and stuff outside too ☺️

  • @chrissyhello
    @chrissyhello Před 6 měsíci +11

    So interesting to see all the different appliance stores (and sushi restaurants!) Love getting a glimpse into the process of moving into an apartment in Tokyo. Congratulations on your new place 🎉🎉🎉

    • @itsjamlife
      @itsjamlife  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Thanks so much! We happy to have gotten this apartment 😁 And we’re REALLY glad that you enjoyed the shopping and eating bits of the video too! It’s all part of the Japan life 🙌

  • @pjpororo323
    @pjpororo323 Před měsícem

    Hey Jeff & Mel, thanks for sharing, I started watching your vlogs while searching for rental apartments in Japan. I enjoyed the content, its informative and helpful for my hunting too

    • @itsjamlife
      @itsjamlife  Před měsícem

      Wow, this is so wonderful to hear! We’re really glad that our videos are useful to you. Thanks for watching 💕☺️

  • @nicolehyc
    @nicolehyc Před 5 měsíci +2

    Mel, it's so great to see you and Jeff doing well in Japan! Hope you've both settled in well in your new home ☺

    • @itsjamlife
      @itsjamlife  Před 5 měsíci +2

      Nicole! Thank you, and what a pleasant surprise to see a comment from you! I hope all is well on your end too. We’d love to show you around if ever visit Tokyo and have time to meet up. 🥹

  • @jessicamolinari9097
    @jessicamolinari9097 Před 6 měsíci +4

    I liked your choice!!! It was so polite of you to give tea to the workers! Congrats on your new place! I'm planning a Tokyo trip in 2025 and you have a new follower now!!! Thank you for sharing with us!!

    • @itsjamlife
      @itsjamlife  Před 6 měsíci +2

      Aww thank you so much, and welcome to our channel! It’s awesome that you’ll be visiting Tokyo, is it gonna be the first time? (If you ever want ideas for things to do here, we’ve got some Tokyo travel recommendations on our Instagram page.)

    • @jessicamolinari9097
      @jessicamolinari9097 Před 6 měsíci +1

      @@itsjamlife First time!! I want to learn the language a bit in 2024 and go in 2025, I think this is important right? I will check your instagram, thank you!! I will watch the videos here too! Thank you for aswer!!

    • @itsjamlife
      @itsjamlife  Před 6 měsíci

      ​@@jessicamolinari9097 You're right! While Central Tokyo is one of the most english-friendly areas of Japan, knowing some Japanese means you can explore more local shops and restaurants. It's really great that you're planning to learn! Ganbatte! 💪

  • @okei3322
    @okei3322 Před 2 měsíci

    Such a cute, fun, and informative video. Love the way you narrate. The sound effects are also funny and right on point😂😂

    • @itsjamlife
      @itsjamlife  Před měsícem

      Awww thank you for such a lovely comment 🥹💕 We’re really happy that you enjoy our video!!!

  • @littlebirdiebee
    @littlebirdiebee Před 6 měsíci +1

    your video got suggested to me today and i’m so happy i watched, i love moving vlogs (especially japanese apartment moving vlogs)!! this was so fun to watch 🥰 can’t wait to see more!

    • @itsjamlife
      @itsjamlife  Před 6 měsíci

      We’re so glad you stopped by our channel! Happy to hear that you liked this video- we’ll be sure to make more!! Thank you for watching 💕

  • @shirvu
    @shirvu Před 6 měsíci +3

    Congratulations on the new place! ❤

    • @itsjamlife
      @itsjamlife  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Hehe thank you! Can’t wait to decorate and make it super cozy! 🎉

  • @jiayiliao955
    @jiayiliao955 Před 4 měsíci

    I love your voice. It’s so calming 😊

    • @itsjamlife
      @itsjamlife  Před 4 měsíci +1

      We really appreciate your positivity and motivation! It means a lot that you noticed the editing- thank you! 💕☺️

  • @Ramzan308
    @Ramzan308 Před 3 měsíci

    I also really want the same layout of desks together! Looks cute! Plus, it's adjustable! Thanks for the video!

    • @itsjamlife
      @itsjamlife  Před 3 měsíci

      Thank you! We’ve been loving the desks so far! The quality is so great, and helps us be healthier by standing more 🤭

  • @Ceranna
    @Ceranna Před 4 měsíci +1

    You've picked the best apartment!

  • @bjmurphy34
    @bjmurphy34 Před 6 měsíci +2

    This was really interesting. I’d love to see more!

    • @itsjamlife
      @itsjamlife  Před 6 měsíci

      It makes us so happy to see your positive feedback! We’re already planning the next video! 😊

  • @MrKitchenChaos
    @MrKitchenChaos Před 6 měsíci +2

    Love that you chose this place, it's gonna be such a nice home. Your Vlogs really make me miss Japan 🥲

    • @itsjamlife
      @itsjamlife  Před 6 měsíci +2

      Aw thank you! We’re definitely glad we choose this one! Did you work or study in Japan before? It’s really an incredible place and we hope to share more vlogs of our life here. ☺️

    • @MrKitchenChaos
      @MrKitchenChaos Před 6 měsíci

      @@itsjamlife yes! I used to live and work as an architect in Bunkyo. I will definitely come back in the future. It was awesome. Looking forward to your vlogs ☺

  • @elenrozh
    @elenrozh Před 6 měsíci +1

    First time coming across your channel, love the video!

    • @itsjamlife
      @itsjamlife  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Aww, we’re so glad you visited our channel! It’s also really encouraging to hear that you liked this video ☺️ Thank you!

  • @zibberebbiz
    @zibberebbiz Před 5 měsíci

    thanks for sharing, I love vlogs like this

    • @itsjamlife
      @itsjamlife  Před 5 měsíci

      We’re really glad you enjoyed it! More to come! Thanks for stopping by our channel😊

  • @santsikupponen
    @santsikupponen Před 4 měsíci

    I just found this channel and I absolutely love it! :)

    • @itsjamlife
      @itsjamlife  Před 4 měsíci

      Ahhhh that means a lot to us! 🥹Thank you so much!

  • @godsguided
    @godsguided Před 5 měsíci

    Can’t wait for an apartment update just subscribed 😊

    • @itsjamlife
      @itsjamlife  Před 5 měsíci

      Thank you, and welcome to our channel! We’ll make sure to do an apartment update as more stuff get added 😄 🙌

  • @rickyt3961
    @rickyt3961 Před 5 měsíci +1

    great choice!

  • @Tokyo-Slim
    @Tokyo-Slim Před 4 měsíci

    I'm going to be doing something similar with a house I bought In Tokyo, so this was very helpful! I'm going to have the added challenge of hiring a delivery company that can crane-lift my appliances up to a 2nd floor window, because the only staircase in my house is spiral stairs that I think would be impossible to get a washing machine and refrigerator up. I have been told this is somewhat common, with the interior stairs of many Japanese homes not being designed for furniture and appliance moving.
    The tip with offering delivery people tea is great! Thank you!

    • @itsjamlife
      @itsjamlife  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Glad this was useful for you! The crane-lift situation isn’t ideal, but also… good thing it’s in Japan- since movers will be very careful and respectful of your property. 😊 Anyways, hope it all goes/has gone smoothly and that you can enjoy your new home!

  • @PurpleKaye_
    @PurpleKaye_ Před 5 měsíci +1

    I loved this vlog. I went back and watched the other search vlogs too! Y’all are so silly and fun 😂I miss Tokyo so much! Ikebukuro is my favorite place!

    • @itsjamlife
      @itsjamlife  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Aww, thanks so much for stopping by our channel! We’re really glad you enjoy our videos 🥹 Tokyo is such a fun city to live in! Were you here for school, work, or vacation before?

    • @PurpleKaye_
      @PurpleKaye_ Před 5 měsíci

      @@itsjamlife I was there for 3 weeks in October. Stayed in the major areas of Tokyo and up north in Iwate. I went to Sendai too. It was a packed trip and loved every minute. Your vlogs are so great for me who is missing Japan 😊😊😊

    • @itsjamlife
      @itsjamlife  Před 5 měsíci +1

      @@PurpleKaye_ Wow, 3 weeks of travel sounds amazing. 😄🙌 It's good to hear that you had a great time visiting different areas too! We definitely plan to keep making vlogs so we hope you'll stick around! Heheh, maybe you'll even come back for another visit sooner rather than later.

  • @bigsgm
    @bigsgm Před 3 měsíci

    フローリングの上に畳にベッドはいいね、マネする。thank you for good idea !

    • @itsjamlife
      @itsjamlife  Před 3 měsíci

      We are happy that you found the idea helpful! Thank you for watching our video! ありがとうございます 💕🫶🏻

  • @tyc9477
    @tyc9477 Před 5 měsíci

    Very nice & cozy place 😊

    • @itsjamlife
      @itsjamlife  Před 5 měsíci

      We’re glad you think so! We have lots of ideas as to how we want to decorate it in the coming months 😊

  • @Enterthehaven
    @Enterthehaven Před 3 měsíci

    Great vlog! Keep it up 👍:)

    • @itsjamlife
      @itsjamlife  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Thank you! We appreciate it! 💪

  • @gireeshgprasad7589
    @gireeshgprasad7589 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Cool!

    • @itsjamlife
      @itsjamlife  Před 6 měsíci

      Yay! We are glad you like it 🙌😁

  • @himydude4855
    @himydude4855 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Nice video ! Love from Sweden 🇸🇪❤️🥰

    • @itsjamlife
      @itsjamlife  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Ahhh thank you so much! We’re glad you stopped by our channel 😊

    • @himydude4855
      @himydude4855 Před 6 měsíci

      @@itsjamlife 🥰

  • @KlirickAK
    @KlirickAK Před 27 dny

    5:32 "Okay jeff😮‍💨" xD

  • @lynjones2461
    @lynjones2461 Před 3 měsíci

    Hi sweeties lovely apartment with the stitch picker put the long blade downwards and just run it through all the stitches you don't need to do it one at a time !!!

    • @itsjamlife
      @itsjamlife  Před 3 měsíci

      Oh thank you! Knowing this now will make things much easier! 💕☺️

    • @lynjones2461
      @lynjones2461 Před 3 měsíci

      You are very welcome and your home looks lovely xx

  • @VTK72
    @VTK72 Před 3 měsíci

    ❤❤❤

  • @ianyong4150
    @ianyong4150 Před 4 měsíci

    Oh wow, i have that exact same fridge from Mitsubishi! i love that ice maker to death!~ XP

    • @itsjamlife
      @itsjamlife  Před 4 měsíci

      Yay twins! 🤣 Actually, one of our friends STRONGLY urged us to get a fridge with an ice maker and we are so glad we did! It’s gonna be soooo good especially for the summer haha

  • @marcelloabl
    @marcelloabl Před 3 měsíci

    Great channel yours. Very nice home office for you two as well. I am planning to move to Japan soon as well with my wife. What kind of work you both have? Don’t need japanese language?
    All the best for you both

    • @itsjamlife
      @itsjamlife  Před 3 měsíci

      Thank you very much ☺️ Jeff works in engineering and it’s all in English, fortunately! Where in Japan are you guys hoping to move to? Very excited for you!

  • @lottie26may
    @lottie26may Před 2 měsíci

    Hi love your journey moving to new place and setting all up. Can I ask where you get your tatami mat? And how much?

    • @itsjamlife
      @itsjamlife  Před 2 měsíci

      We’re glad that you enjoyed watching! ☺️
      Our tatami mat was ordered here: www.ikehikoshop.jp/view/item/000000000335
      We chose the green colour in 140x210cm size. Hope this helps!

    • @lottie26may
      @lottie26may Před 2 měsíci

      Super thanks.

  • @pedrodlz
    @pedrodlz Před 3 měsíci

    Where did you sleep the first day?

    • @itsjamlife
      @itsjamlife  Před 3 měsíci

      We still had access to our previous apartment! It's good that we planned a 1-week overlap where we could access both our old and new home.

  • @michelesanderson5973
    @michelesanderson5973 Před 3 měsíci

    ❤🌈🌞🥰

  • @Hersheygirl67
    @Hersheygirl67 Před 3 měsíci

    No bed frame?

    • @itsjamlife
      @itsjamlife  Před 3 měsíci

      We have a fold-up tatami & futon that we pull out each night!

  • @callumstyan
    @callumstyan Před 4 měsíci

    ビーークビークビークビークカメラ

    • @itsjamlife
      @itsjamlife  Před 4 měsíci

      That jingle was stuck in my head for DAYS afterwards 🤣