Meet Japan's Most Extreme Minimalist - He Could Make Marie Kondo Cry
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What is your most/least favorite thing about Sibu's life and lifestyle?
Let me know down below!
Favorite thing is the feeling of absolute peace in his space, but it also feels a little cold and sterile. He has a lot of hobbies and things he enjoys, but they're hidden away, so you don't get a feel for who he is until he pulls them out. Have an awesome week, Norm 💜 ✌️ 🐦
Most favourite is also connected to the most surprising. I expected a minimilist to live in say a much smaller place, so seeing all the unused space was unexpected. Normally it would feel empty, devoid of spirit or charm. Yet here, the space seems to be charged, peaceful and calm. Unusual special young man 😊
What I like about it is the amount of space and being smart of the essentials, like what you really need in the end at home. I notice that he doesn't have much on his kitchen space. Which could apply to most, but not for those who loves to cook their own meals. For me, I think the kitchen would be the least minimalist part of me. While the least favorite about minimalist lifestyle is the lack of color. Although, other minimalist might disagree, but I think color choices will be very limited for those who loves color.
His complex simplicity. The lowest high maintenance kind of persona, because he persists to find a white fire extinguisher only to match the surroundings. Well he is a designer afterall. The shirt perhaps inspired by Copperfield's cape to do hocus pocus, amazing! He is still young, no offense, black is a beautiful color, but having all black color for a long period will exercise his mind to only want and use black color..?Give the black shirt some neon colors or colorful stitches or reversible colors inside. Also the pocket needs a zipper if it's gonna be functioning as a bag too, more safe and not afraid of pickpockets, although a skillful one could still easily razor out the pocket anyway. At least, the pocket content is not so easy to fly off when the user is running or jumping around. Many thanks for sharing the video and the idea!!
I don't want to be an extreme minimalist by myself, but if I can consider his idea of "thinking of his neighborhood as his living space", then I think it's doable (and also mentally healthy).
It's common out here in Houston TX... we call it being homeless LOL!
From 2:37 to 2:46, he mentions: 'I think of the city as part of my home, and I sometimes say that I live with the city.' That's truly inspiring! If everyone adopted this mindset of 'living with the city,' I believe our urban areas would thrive!
Its a good goal, depends on how the city is organized, a lot off the time they focus on singular buildings rather than community building, and even when people try to design communal living spaces it can turn into a mess, like Park Hill in Sheffield for example
its hard lol
This works well in homogenous Japan, with one people, one overarching culture and a collective love for their Glorious Nippon and its borders. Meanwhile in the Babylons of Races we have in the West, one would want to remain the farthest away from urban areas as possible.
This is a pretty common mindset in cities where high rent prices make people live in small apartments. Many New Yorkers and Parisians say stuff like this too.
It's common out here in Houston TX... we call it being homeless LOL!
Because everyone loves crowded cafes, libraries, lounges, and parking lots.
This guy is the most interesting minimalist I’ve seen. He has a complete lifestyle of living, working and helping other people. And has plenty of interests and luxuries too.
I really liked his idea of considering the neighborhood as part of his living space😍 also, Im really interested in purchasing his designed items✨ such an inspiring interview!!
glad you enjoyed it!!
It's common out here in Houston TX... we call it being homeless LOL!
@@TokyoLensExplore yes this the coolest advertising for minimalist product i ever seen hat off...✌🏿
He moves from town to town solving mysteries.
Including your city as part of your home is such a great concept that I don't know why I never thought of it like that! But it makes sense that a routine can become too rigid so moving houses let's you change it. I am still in awe at his designs! The magnetic shopping bag is a genius idea but the bagless shirt remains my favourite!
It's so cool that he's able to help others become more minimalist as his job! Definitely feel inspired to declutter now 😆
I guess it makes sense why he doesn’t need much in the apartment when he says he doesn’t stay home that much and considers the whole town his home. I prefer to stay home and decompress so I definitely prefer to fill my house with items and hobbies I like instead.
I think what he says is true & honest, it's easy to be a minimist alone or with a partner, difficult when u have a child or children. I'm not a minimalist but I do only have what brings me joy. My home is cosy but not cluttered. Thank you for your video x
I can totally understand what he said about a partner. Most times I'm thinking I don't ever need anyone im my life because I got so used to be by myself, sometimes for really short periods I think it could be good to find someone to share things with. 😂😂😂
Great interview ❤ I’m about to start “Swedish Death Cleaning” so my children don’t have to struggle with all my things after I die. He gives me ideas about how to think about what to keep.
I love the idea of living in different neighborhoods and experiencing different routines, and his pocketed clothes are cool. Japanese cities are set up so well for living a life outside your house, with access to a huge variety of affordable healthy food and services. I was surprised he had a robot vacuum given that his space would be so much easier to clean than a typical home with stuff in the way everywhere. But I’m sure he has considered its role and value very carefully!
Fascinating guy, always nice to return to a clean home, since he’s out so much.
And a back to back follow up video on Explore 😮
boom!
I think Marie Kondo would cry for joy, he is living with only the things that spark joy in his heart and he is a happy human being.
Thank you so much for featuring Sibu on your channel! Listening to him share his thoughts on why he keeps the things he owns as well as looking at the cool products he designed to solve problems that assist in his way of life made me reflect on the concept he’s shared of considering your space, your city included as an extension of yourself. That’s such a thoughtful way of staying connected with the world you live in and his approach to minimalism reflects that cool way of thinking as well.
Having recently let go of extra tools and supplies I owned that served their time and purpose with me away to help out a student in great need of them after they lost almost all their belongings to a blaze last week makes these two videos with Sidu all the more poignant as I reflect on the essentials behind the items and places surrounding my way of life and how it’s quite beautiful in its own way to go through life so lightly in one way or another that could help others too. Rooting for Sidu’s next adventures with what he does to help others and how he may continue to evolve with the way he lives too and will check out his own CZcams channel as well!
Such a lovely person, talented and humble
2 videos omg! Norm is being generous to us! Thank you Norm. Something to watch later after work.
its been a busy month! lol
Norm, I have to say that you really found a gem to show us with this video.
His ideas on living with the city has changed the way I think too now - although I don't have the want to ever become an extreme minimalist - I think I'll also try to use more of what my city can provide in a way that I will probably save money unintendedly haha
2 vids on 1 day Norm be spoiling us today😁
glad you enjoyed it!
Sibu is such an inspiration! I really respect and admire his minimalist mindset, it keeps you at one with the community and it seems like he has found inner peace. I hope I may do the same one day and am so glad to see/hear his perspective. Thanks norm for another great video!
Minimalism is the way! Fell in love with it in 2015 and I think everyone should adapt a form of it in their lives.
even if he finds a lover, they don't have to live together, he can do his minimalist stuff and even just be neighbours so he knows he's got his sanctuary next door instead of feeling cluttered by that's stuff
Or a husband. Why so heteronormative?!
@@martafiord 👍 sorry, I was projecting, bc I'd like a wife
Not having a refrigerator is a hard one.
This is amazing. Thanks for sharing this in a deep interview. I saw the other video and was interested in knowing more about his lifestyle. I can see how much effort and enjoyment he has.
Great interview. In the thumbnail I thought this guy was going to come off a little strange. But you ask all the questions I had for him and he has a logic to every decision he makes so I understand what he's doing. I wish him the very best.
Thank you so much for this interview. Sibu's life is inspiring.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Wow, I moved 4 weeks ago into another flat and can’t imagine how any of this makes fun. My kitchen comes tomorrow and I can finally eat something else other than takeout and ravioli straight out of the can. Dude is an absolute madlad!
He buy his food
The folks you meet, Norm...there are so many different aspects and outlooks on living. I'm intrigued by them all! Now, I would never be minimalistic (I got too much stuff I like to touch o_o ), but one thing I like that he spoke of was about being outside his house plenty. He's not holed up in his house, but uses the spaces he can access to suit him well. It's something I need to get back into doing more, myself. :)
What a cool dude and his brand is superb! Thanks for sharing his lifestyle.
8:22 I feel that pretty hard. I admire this guy's lifestyle, and his incredible creativity. I hope he winds up with someone who appreciates those passions.
I like his views on living in a city and spending more time outside. And after binge watching A&E's "Hoarders" this was a relief!!
Very interesting to see his way of thinking and approach to life. I think we could all learn a thing or two.
This is fascinating. I don't think I could be an extreme minimalist but there is something to be said about simplifying your surroundings. My mind definitely needs to be decluttered and it would be nice to have less to think about or choose each day.
He’s definitely right about the relationship issue. When I was young, I had a girlfriend. As soon as she saw my relatively empty apartment, she ended the relationship.
Really enjoyed this, reminds me I need to keep cutting down what I buy and try to let go of things as I have collected too many things
I really enjoyed this interview! I would totally buy some of his creations. What a pleasant dude.
So humble and talented, so much self awareness. Very great guy.
Really interesting interview! As someone who will have to move in a not to distant future, seeing his apartment certainly makes minimalism feel attractive. Thinking about it, for the most part, there really only is a few things I use regularly while at the same time I've got shelves, wardrobes and an attic full of stuff I haven't touched in years.
So looking at how little I use, or need, for my daily life, minimalism might actually have been really suitable for me, if it wasn't for the fact that I have lived as something of a hoarder my entire life and I don't think I'd be entirely comfortable switching now.
Highly recommended to throw away as much as possible before moving. Actually saves you money besides making your life easier.
That bagless shirt is so dang cool!🤩🤩🤩
Love it! I would love to try living this lifestyle and see how well I'd do. Making the city my home sounds like fun.
This is fascinating! One of my favorite videos on this channel so far!
I really like that idea of living in the city rather than in the home, but also I could never be a minimalist, I enjoy having a chaotic space that kind of shows of the variety of my interests and hobbies. Also btw this was pretty good practice for my Japanese :)
Very much enjoyed this style of video Norm.
I know what he means, but it's so funny how he talks about getting married like he might just wake up one day with a wife and all her stuff in his apartment 😂
Super interesting video!
😂
I can stand to have a bit less clutter but I don’t think I could go that far. The echo in the room would get to me after a while.
I loved this.. I have so many questions like what does he do when people gift him stuff!
I think that's a very healthy way to live in a city! It satisfies the curiosity of exploration, and moving once a year keeps the mind working and fresh. I love my trading cards too much though, and the smell of my old books!
Regarding yearly relocation: What about the hassle of changing ones address? The government wants your new address, all the services you use need a change of your address etc. Doesn't sound like much fun even without much stuff to move to the new location 🤔
I agree!
Those things are easy to arrange through internet. Not a big hassle at all. I've moved several times, cities, countries, changing address is not a big deal at all and least work in moving. Of course if you are a hassle by your self and don't know what you are supposed to do, it's totally different story but than you are also not having minimalists mindset.
@@suziesuzie74 I always forget that almost all countries other than Germany are digitally more advanced 😄 But I had the same impression of Japan, heading to a Kombini just to pay the electricity bill... Might be different nowadays though.
I think he has a checklist!
It might be different in Japan. I have a checklist of places to change my address and most of them can be done online in the USA.
Awesome video as always Norm. Sibu is one cool dude.
This guy is wild, I don't know how he does it!
I hope he appreciated the bag of nothing you gave him 😅
100% lol we still joke about it~
Minimalism just isn’t for me. All my hobbies require stuff. It’s probably really easy to keep clean though!
haha same here~ 100% .... you've seen the studio haha
@@TokyoLensExplore 🤣
I like the idea of moving helps keep one from becoming rigid in their ways. It’s a refreshing thought process if one can manage to do it.
An interesting perspective. Thanks for sharing
Great video!
I love the shirt he designed- but would be used for shop lifting here!
I don't know how you and him can do with wearing the same thing every day. I mean at least in the when I was basic and job training in the Army, I had the work out gear and my uniforms two separate type of clothes and I felt that was far too limited. To me having different clothes is nice to have.
I admit I have WAYYYYYY to much stuff (read junk) but that is extreme. Happy it works for him tho.
Watching him, I feel like a maximalist. 😂😂
I felt guilty just being there lol
He's so minimalistic, that he made his apartment look huge. 😂
First apartment tour that makes the place look so big 😂
ahaa now i know why my place is small 😂
I love how you find these things about Japan/in Japan. Hope you're doing well... Keep being awesome ✌️🩷 -Tizz
I think this lifestyle is possible because he's in Japan and there's so much fulfillment that can be found in the neighborhood/city. Kind of like how the other people you've interviewed who lived in micro apartments, a lot of them also spent the majority of their time outside of the home, so it does not matter too much about how much or how little is actually inside the apartment.
I think technology helps us to reduce the number of things we need. Books, mangas, games you can get all of them online without any physical copies. Probably not Japan, but where I am from, a lot of paperwork are gone now and you can do almost everything online. You no longer need to bring cash with you with credit cards and wireless payments. If you are not a hardcore gamer, just a laptop or tablet will suffice. Chargers are getting smaller, you can just get one of those GaN charger with multiple ports that will charge everything. Most devices now use USB C so in theory you just need 1 cable for every electronic devices.
I can totally see myself becoming a minimalist. Probably not to the level Shiba is at, but this is somewhat achievable.
I think it is harder for women to feel like their city is part of their living space because it just doesn't feel as safe for women when we are out and about. Of course, it is safer in some places than others, but even just being cat-called or honked at can make you feel unsafe, not to mention being followed, grabbed, or worse.
I love minimalist. In my house I have only one table, 1 sofa chair, 1 Hanabishi port for cooking and 3 baskets for clothing. If I have so many things in my house I wll have a headache pain.
I'm not trying to be a minimalist, but recently I've been focused on trying to get my personal space to a place that's less taxing on me mentally. I'm surprised at how many concepts I've begun to implement into my life that Shibuya-san uses. It encourages me to keep going!
It's certainly an interesting perspective!
I love minimalism. He really inspired me today to have only things I really have space for and treasure. Especially being able to move my whole life in 15 minutes! 😱 I wish. I’m ready to move in this same free way! Although sometimes I like everyone’s gamer setups and cool maximalist decor… this brings me more peace. 2ynthetic channel is v cool too. I have a crush now. 😅 Thank you for sharing this lifestyle and cool designs!
I think it's the number one tenant that the landlords would really like.
Fascinating mind set. I'm the complete Opposite, Maximalism all the way for me! I was interested in that he is minimalist to the extreme here But so much Space. Lots of empty space within the home. But the space was full of peace. Loved the designed shirt, exceptionally practical. I love Pockets and those were extremely well designed and considered. Fabulous video, thank you ❤
I don't know Why but I love that guy. He is really a inspiration.
I'm trying to be as much minimalistic as i can. It's lovely to have him as a role model
Norm you find the most interesting people
Reminds me of Fumio Sasaki's "Goodbye Things." Inspiring to be anti-consumption, minimalist and better steward of our planet. 🌏
Does Shiba sell clothes? I love the jacket.
Thanks for the video!
The stuff he designed is pretty cool :)
I am not a minimalist by any description of the term. He says he has ~250 possessions, I think an average bookshelf holds 45-55 books or blu-rays. Yeah I have rather more 'things' than he has.
And I'm happy with that. If he wants to live that way then more power to him. Personally I couldn't and wouldn't want to
i used to be a minimalist (or close enough) for a few years like 15+ yrs ago but it kinda sucked so i became a collector instead lol. but i still live a pretty basic life. no tv, no car, no going out, no new products, no pets or kids, no vacations, cheap food...boring as f-ck yes but it works
cara esse é o vídeo mais legal que eu já vi
Congrats man! you´ve reached perfection .
Reminds me of an old friend from college who was intentionally home-less. Owned (next to) nothing and lived where ever he happened to end up that day. Frequently traveling between gyms, truck stops, camp grounds, or a buddy’s sofa. Certainly not for everyone, but definitely doable.
Thank you for this interview! I think I might have more individual things in one of my shelves than he has in total. Really impressive! Just feel like comfortable sitting arrangements like some pillows are missing.
being a minimalist, wearing the samw colourless clothes every day, and moving house often. He lives just like a Buddhist monk.
His own channel when helping his clients shows a lot more personality. Tks for highlighting this dude. Wouldn't have heard of him any other way
Very interesting video. I definitely can't live his lifestyle but I will adopt some of his mindset more like considering your neighbourhood as part of the house, making full use of gym facilities (the university gym I've joined has a pool and sauna that I don't use).
Yeah, i do be vibin with that dude pretty hard
Couldn't live like this myself. Imagine if your ill and you have to sit on the floor for days I could not cope.🇬🇧
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I admire people like this. I'm too much of a sentimental pack rat to live like this. But think of the freedom to live wherever you want without having to worry about all your stuff.
Not gonna lie…I would be like that if I was broke af 😅
Kudos to you Sibu, for being who you want to be.❤ (In the world that we live today)
This isn't the lifestyle for me, but the fashion is fantastic. Wish you could buy a shirt like that in the states!
Unique!
I wonder where he would be if he were above 60 or 70 years old and living in countries or regions that are not friendly to elders in terms of apartment or house renting 🧐
The Drums band once said this in a lyric for a song " The less you own the more freedom you have" and i sometimes think this might be true. Less hassle and stress.
Interesting!
Norm , There is something Very Cool about his Lifestyle . It kind of shows you how we really don't need all the crap we accumulate .
J'aime sa façon de penser et je me dis que si tout le monde était comme lui, la planète se porterait bien mieux!!!!
In the words of George Carlin “Actually this is just a place for my stuff, ya know? That’s all, a little place for my stuff. That’s all I want, that’s all you need in life, is a little place for your stuff, ya know? I can see it on your table, everybody’s got a little place for their stuff. This is my stuff, that’s your stuff, that’ll be his stuff over there. That’s all you need in life, a little place for your stuff. That’s all your house is: a place to keep your stuff. If you didn’t have so much stuff, you wouldn’t need a house. You could just walk around all the time.” 😂 I’ve been gradually minimizing the amount of stuff I have and I’m down to a pretty small amount of stuff and it’s so awesome how much you realize you DON’T need haha you just adapt and learn to find peace in it.
I love it and he's soooo cute
hahaha i find it funny that he lugs around that washing machine when he only has 3 sets of cloths, he could hand wash or just use a laundromat
Very interesting perspective
He is so inspiring. ❤❤❤
@Tokyolensexplore Could you please do a review and a test on how accurate this
Vasco Translator V4 on Japanese with sherry again as the other one was not the most accurate pocket translator that you’ve tested in the past