Inside Japan's Strangest TINY APARTMENT
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- This Tiny Apartment just feels a bit... off. By far the most awkward and possibly strangest tiny Japanese apartment that we have checked out yet... here's the whole playlist: • Japan's Tiny Apartments
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1-10-5 Yokoami, Sumida-ku, Tokyo
Kokugikan Front Bldg 2F
130-0015
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yes... that was the most awkward opening I have ever filmed.... but would YOU Live here?
I just can't get past that wild entrance lol - what did you think?
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I could definitely live in this one because I don't need that much space and most stuff you could need is not too far away. (That toilet in the apartment is a definite plus too)
The only thing that makes me say hard pass on living in such a space, is that toe buster of a step in there, I find the bathroom placement hilarious honestly.
Again. The stairs. I’m so grateful there aren’t frequent apartment fires. Or are there? Norm! I now need apartment fire stats.
To be honest, i would buy such apartment and live there happily. If the price was right. It is not bad at all, the only real downside is the step. And obviously there is a need for customised furniture, also i would i would put frosted glass over the entrance door definitely 😁
But you can make nice kitchen there if you move things a little bit. Side desk and mattress on the floor, or even side foldable bed.
The editing on this was top notch 👍😊❤😂😂
You need to find and interview the architect who specializes in weird toilet placements. I need to hear him/her talk about the artistic value of it.
This must be the same architect that did some of the apartments I’ve seen on another channel. There was one where you open the front door and the toilet is right across from the entrance and nothing separating the toilet from the rest of the apartment but a step down.
@@rebekahmcleod8169I remember that one. It was worse than this in that the bathroom wasn't even separated from the room.
Good for those emergency poops I guess lol, like you've been holding it in for an entire commute or whatever
lol there's nothing artistic about that, that's where the sewage risers for the building are so that's where the toilet goes
@@rebekahmcleod8169 From Usui?
This is a prime subject for galvanized square steel and eco-friendly wood veneer home improvement. But only if you have an aunt who can lend you some screws.
I fucking love that guy hahaha
Can someone explain this joke to me? I keep watching vids on Japanese homes/apartments and this keeps popping up.
@@delicflower13x3 There is this legend on youtube called "@HomeDesign365" where all he does is "renovate" 1m^2 houses and rooms, and he always does the dumbest shit ever, always involving galvanized square steel, eco-friendly wood veneer and screws that he borrowed from his aunt lol
You can fix this place using galvanized square steels fastened to the wall with screws borrowed from you aunt then coving the frame with eco friendly wood veneers.
GALVANIZED SQUARE STEEL 🗣️🗣️
Little Johnny really hit the jackpot this time
Don't forget to make sure that those wood veneers are durable for at least 10,000 years, too.
That washing machine is actually a 2-in-1 washer dryer. It doesn't dry too well but it does the job. It can dry the 5.5 kg after ~6 hours and it's supposed to only dry ~2kg at a time. I have that exact same model, different color
That is barely a hallway, let alone an apartment. Also wasn't expecting that jumpscare from the window. Great video
hallway all the way lol
The jumpscare got me. Scariest thing I've seen today.
Looks slightly more liveable than a NY apartments.
Sounds like a skill issue
@@TokyoLensha. You’ve invented a new style of apartment. The allway.
I normally love seeing tiny apartments with ingenious ways of fitting everything in, but wow do i hate this. The lack of width is bad enough, but the BATHROOM AAAAAAAHHHHHH
Ok
Yea this is just reminding me of a worse version of Tokidoki Traveler’s old apartment.
Especially if someone drops a fresh log in the seat.
There is nothing ingenious about this apartment. Minimalism maybe, desperation certainly.
You might get an idea of how it feels to be a genie in a bottle?
It feels like the interior of a minecraft villager prison.
The fact that its basically one long hallway without any weird angles like some other apartments you visited before works as a plus. Could definitely see this being somehow well used if we start thinking vertically and maybe put bunk bed/loft kind of thing. Well, and this one at least seemed relatively clean.
Levels, Jerry, *LEVELS*
Single bed equivalent of a murphy bed, maybe?
It's not high enough for that.
@@jnharton If you can get a murphy bed that folds sideways. Never seen one of those.
@@4203105 In the uk it's quite common for siblings who share a room to have bunk beds. The ceilings don't need to be extra high for that to work. You can get beds called loft beds which are just the top bunk and the right size for adults, and you can fit other furniture in the space where the lower bed would go. You could put a sofa, desk, or storage in that lower space.
I think I can make this work, would prolly add some storage space above the bedding space using some galvanized square steel covered with eco friendly wood veeners, ofcourse I'll secure it with screws borrowed from my aunt.
Oodly I like the fact the main living is blocked off from the main entrance so you wouldn't hear people travelling through the stairs unless you were in there
And if all the apartments are the same, you aren't going to hear your neighbours pooping or puking which you're trying to sleep!
I've lived in a dorm. You hear it. Those windows are single pane too so you're gonna hear everything from those stairs, and that toilet at the right time of day will turn into a greenhouse.
yeah now you hear ppl taking a dump next door whenever you go out or come home. and your visitors will have to wait at the entrance blocking traffic while you or another occupant is showering or taking a prolonged dump. this is dumb af
The fancy wooden legs table was what sold me! 🔥🔥🔥
toothpicks all the way lol
😂😂🤣 fancy!
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OMG! I was like wtf? Is this like a five star luxury typa thing'r wutt?
The "The sink is even big enough to wash and do dishes" is a line that i neven though I would hear
Expand it using galvanized square steel and eco-friendly wood veneers
Aside from the “unique” entrance, the apartment does technically meet my conditions for a livable space.
No shared toilet and shower, no shared kitchen, no shared washing machine are a BIG plus compared to many of the other tiny apartments we've seen. A fridge would be nice, though. And I wonder what you do when the washing machine eventually needs replacing?
@@woolver42 It probely there because of the sink and the water plumming?
@@woolver42 you just buy your own fridge? i have never seen an apartment that comes with a fridge already
@@silasrasmussen4380 I helped moved someone out of one that did a few months back. They exist
The problem here, though, is *how* are you going to get anything bigger than a minifridge into the apartment?
@@InfernosReaper Minifridge might be all any single person in tokyo needs, as any fresh ingredients is always available even in many konbini, and how they're probably just 5 minutes walk away. The amount of foldable and selfbuild furniture is also amazing for small spaces like that, and japan might be one of the most suitable place for any minimalist. They got such good city design to support these kinds of living space, it is weird to think about
use galvanised square steel
anyone gonna use galvanized square steel covered with eco-friendly wood veneers?
Was I watching a comedy show or room tour?😂 The opening scene cracked me up!! Also I would definitely say “I clearly made a mistake” if I was invited there and see the bathroom right away😂Thank you for the fantastic tiny apartment review and commentary as always Nrom!😆
im serious though... if you went to a friends place, and THAT was their entrance... you would 100% feel you made a mistake lol
@@TokyoLens yep, I need better friends.
😂😂😂😂
The comedy enabled me to fight the claustrophobic inability to breathe. Even the “jump scare” was adorable. I also love the purple shirt.
My guy stepped up the edits... waaaay up. Good stuff man.
used to do a lot more of this stuff lol
but just HAD to with this one lol
@@TokyoLens Glad you did. The into and the peek from inside were great.
An architect focusing on putting toilets in weird spaces has to be the most Japanese thing I ever heard.
4:30 doing your best Jamiriquai impression!
With Japan being in an earthquake zone, I'm surprised that such narrow stairs are permitted.
I am literally obsessed with this series of discovering the tiniest apartment around Tokyo.
I almost feels like they build them because they need to fill out a undiscovered space by rightfully trying to build a livable space.
3:40 that was literally a jumpscare!!
ooopslol
that was Norm's evil twin , Abnorm
@@TokyoLens These waves at random places are really fun :D The intercom, the jumpscare.. was eating lunch so none of those register with me on the first watch. Needed to rewatch the video after getting the jumpscare timestamp from this comment above.
I love tiny rooms/apartment, this 1 is perfect for single person, i would place my desktop setup infront of the window, put curtain on that hanger bar, mini fridge below that counter or beside washing machine, rest is just a futon and a minimalist coffee chair, using a foldable table for eating
This is still bigger than a lot of studio apartments here in Manhattan. And it has everything: a washer, double gas range, large sink, smart bidet, tub/shower with views and a mini-split.
9:45 And it's quite affordable. 70,000 Japanese Yen = $450 US
The apartment seems made for someone who was like "Man I can definitely squeeze in 2 more apartments per floor than needed just so I can get that FAT CASH CHECK!!!" Like bruh just either make it 2 per floor or 1. Like that kitchen part seems like a fire hazard with that 1 plank of wood barely keeping it up.
Definitely. The weird part is that it doesn't even have to be designed like that. 2-3 sturdy brackets would holed that entire thing up much better without adding very much more to the cost
No! This is the first tiny apartment of the Tiny Apartment series I would not, could not, and would never live in. The other tiny apartments had some some shape that would allow me creative ways to arrange everything to feel like a home. This apartment is a long rectangle would make me line my furnishings up like a living list. It would be too depressing even for a short term living arrangement. Excellent video. But this apartment is a definite NO! nO! No!
Does this apartment has Galvanized Steels, Eco-friendly Veneers and screws borrowed from Aunt? 😂
$450 a month for your own little tiny apartment isn't terrible for a single person or even a couple who doesn't have much stuff. In my city you can't even rent a bedroom in someone's house for that price.
Out of the tiny appartments you have showed, this seems like one of the most livable ones, especially if you aren't at home a lot. You have everything you need and a reasonable amount of space without any super weird layout you need to find solutions for. For studying at university I could see myself renting this out, but nowadays I would definitely want a little more space than that.
EYYYT that intro is golden
hurt to film lol
Couldn't agree more
I love these videos but the real seller on me watching them is your charisma. I'd watch you talk about paint drying anytime, well done sir.
Too small? don't worry, just use galvanized square steel covered with eco-friendly wood veneers and screw borrowed from your aunt :D
Add a collapsible table and a laptop, and this would be beyond livable for me I spend 90% of my life in a room that's only slightly wider and even a bit shorter than this, so I'm kinda used to this size already.
Lots of natural light and good airflow potential!
Plus the AC, the washing machine, the smart bath and toilet, the modern designs, and nice neighbourhood, and friendly people. In a Western nation, I would not do it, but in Japan, this is very livable. I would like more space but price for rent in the city is insane, so I can understand. I'd like a more square shaped place though, but I could live there! I'd probably get a small shoe tray from IKEA to put in the front door area, to keep the dirty shoes away from the bathroom tiles.
Back in the late 90s, I worked in Tokyo for 2 months and they put me up in a tiny apartment in Ikebukuro. I was certainly getting stir-crazy by the 2nd month in living such a small space. But videos like this give me fond memories of those times.
Most people are absolutely horrified by these small apartments. Personally I wouldn't have anything against living in a space of this size. I think they are a fun design challenges and can be quite comfortable as longs as you live an active urban life and don't own a lot of stuff... You don't necessarily need a massive suburban mansion to live a full or comfortable life in the city, especially if the city in itself provides a lot of that additional comfort. I mean I currently live in a small studio apartment (by choice) in a walkable city, and it's great to be honest. Here, I have a co-working space for work, tons of libraries, gyms, cinemas, restaurants, grocery & convenience stores, cafés, parks etc. as well as a whole beach front. All within a 5-15 minute walk- or bike ride.
If I could design this apartment I would probably want to have a desk in front of the window with a comfortable office chair... This is where I would probably spend most of my time at home (working on the computer, playing video games, watching videos) And when it comes to to sleeping I would probably build a slim horizontal murphy bed with a nice top shelf for plants. On the other side I would have a mirrored wall with and some taller green plants, to make the room look bigger and add some texture and life to it. I would also like to remove the washing machine as there are so many laundromats in japan.... instead I would end the kitchen at a 45degree angle. which would house a fold up diagonal dining bar for two people. The 45 degree would allow more space, interesting lines/division in the middle of the apartment while also allow passage when the bar table is popped-up. The bar space will also dual act as more prep-space. The biggest issue really is that the apartment doesn't have any cabinets or storage. This could be fixed with shelves and skinny storage solutions. But I am getting a feeling that those changes + murphy bed would be near impossible for a rental in japan, as you can't do anything with the walls.
That apartment is less wide than my bathroom, which already feels way too narrow for me, I believe I wouldn't even be able to rotate my manual wheelchair if there's any kind of forniture, let alone my electric one. Here in Italy that apartment wouldn't be legal at all.
"Horrified" isn't the right word: I'd say it's impossible to live in with any kind of handicap.
@@telldo8016 I mean, I do agree with you of course. But at the same time, not all apartments have to be handicap-friendly. I live in an apartment complex which is "handicap friendly" (great for elderly as well), but it also happen to be well suited for students and young professionals since it has a couple of tiny studio apartments. I think it's extremely healthy to have mixed apartment complexes so that you will meet people from all walks of life. That's not always the case in Tokyo due to the extreme demand of affordable solo apartments.
I’m pretty confused why people dislike places like these.
For me as long as there’s a place to sleep, shower, and go bathroom I’m fine.
I don’t really see homes as a place to live but rather a place to sleep.
Absolutely fantastic editing. Very enjoyable watch!
That intro was 💯. For a short period of time, I could live in that apartment. Only stairs and no elevator is a weak point, and the entrance…. Well, in situations where you have to go to the bathroom as soon as you arrive to your apartment, this may be the best one 😂
thats me, 70% of the time lol.. so yeah deffo a win for me kekw
Those intros where you edit multiple of you are my favorite! Can't wait to see what's in store for this tiny apartment!
haha thanks
glad you enjoyed
If by modern living they mean a place to sleep and use the toilet while spending ALL the rest of your time somewhere else, then they’ve nailed it.
Most definitely would live there. I'm a minimalist and so it would be no problem. Raised bed with a headboard and storage under it for clothes.. both hanging and folded. Put Ikea storage cabinets on same side as the kitchen to hold items. Place plants on top of and beside storage cabinets. Attach a flip up table to the front of one of the cabinets to use as a desk.. dining table for two or extra space for prep work for meals with folding stools. Place a chair between the cabinet closest to bed for relaxing and reading. Use a projector to watch movies and stream yt and other channels.. the wall would make a perfect screen. Hang pictures and mirrors to make the apt seem bigger and wider. So much potential with this tiny space. I'd be in heaven decorating and living in it.
I don't know if the toilet in the front sells it or makes it unsellable. But it certainly does something
My friend is Mexican-American and when he was in the JET program he got the NHK people once. He answered the door and spoke Spanish to them. They didn't come back.
Years ago a religious duo knocked and I thought it was an expected friend. I speak Greek and started at top speed with lots of hand movements. They were suggesting to each other what language I may be speaking. Finally, one said- "Let's go find someone who can tell us what she said". No religious folks ever knocked again.
I finally made it! Japan's tiniest truck driver popped up in my recommended feed in January, and ever since then I've been binge watching your entire video catalog. I started with "Welcome to my channel" and worked my way back to here. I love your videos! ❤
What commitment! Well done!
Awesome editing. I was cracking up!
I thought the "square doughnut" apartment with glass walls was the craziest one, but this one might beat it 🤔. Awesome video, thanks for showing us more tiny apartments!!
You definitely had fun editing this one! Great video 😊
Love the funny edits, great as always Norm
As someone with IBS, the fact that the bathroom is at least IN the apartment scores this place well above some of the other crazy places you have shown. Personally, I think the rest comes down to how much it would cost per month. If it's super cheap? Sure, it could work. With a laundry across the street, I'd rather swap that washer to a fridge. And swap the plywood and gas stove to an induction cook top that doesn't feel like it's going to fall off the wall in an earthquake. Get rid of the hanging bar by the window and put it over the tub. But yeah, it's workable!
The editing of this video was so much fun. And no, I'm afraid I couldn't live there. I wouldn't even fit half of my art supply collection there, let alone my Manga shelves.
Love these videos!
More to come!
This has been the funniest video yet. I feel like you've had fun with the random editing, but the whole thing just had this awesome funny energy!
I feel like I personally wouldn't pay that amount for that 😂
To be fair. It's typical when you go to the toilet that's the time someone will be delivering a package. At least this way you wouldnt miss the delivery 😂 although your delivery driver will probably never come back again 😂
It could use some galvanized square steel
Always up for a new tiny apartment walkthrough :)
always a good time~
A truer word then "walkthrough" has never been uttered for this one.
Not too much walking required for this one
That opening was amazing. Well done!
Yesss, more tiny apartment content; love these so much!
Little John have plans for this
It's easy, just expand the house by welding a Galvanized Square Steel then fasten with some screws borrowed from your aunt, lastly cover with eco-friendly wood veneer, this will be durable for 10000 years.
I was looking for this comment lmao
Congratulations on a million subs!!!!! Been watching you for yeaaaars and years, keep it up!
My favorite kind of videos, house/apartment tours, you're the best in showing them, n yes id live there for sure 😊
Is that build from galvanized square steel
Shouldve expanded it with galvanized steel pipes
Would that be allowed in that area?
@@koweedate probably, if not use wood veneers, i heard theyre eco friendly
@@RJ-mj4sh are you sure about that?
This is absolutely amazing. I loved this special look at such a unique living space. You won't catch me moving in, but thank you for showing us! PS: well done with the cheeky 2nd Norm editing!
Honestly? This is one of the few places that checks pretty much all of the boxes I have. Sure, I could have more, but do I NEED more? Probably not.
lol at the intro!
Wait till em bluds hear about galvanised square steel
A very surprisingly intro 😅
Thanks for another apartment tour. I really enjoy your videos, keep up the good work. Domo Arigato ❤
I'm catching up on videos as I've been busy at work, and you just made me chuckle for half an hour just with that intro 😂😂😂😂
They need Galvanized Steel!
Honestly it's just lacking some galvanized square steel, a bit of eco-friendly wood veneer, and some borrowed expanding screws to bring it together and it would work really well.
Would that be allowed in that area?
@@koweedater/wooosh
Never tire of your brilliant apartment videos! 😍
Awesome video as always Norm. Your tiny apartment series is so hilarious. There an awesome way to laugh when having a bad day.
*Grabs Galvanized steel beams and eco friendly wood veneers*
lol I’m gonna block the words “galvanized steel” on the channel 😂
Feels like 10,000,000 ai bots have descended on the comments section with the same copy and paste comments 😂
All you would need to do is strap some galvanized square steel to the exterior wall, secure it with expansion screws borrowed from your aunt, and then cover those with eco friendly wood veneer, capable of surviving for 100 million years
Would that be allowed in that area?
It’s insane how many of these apartments exist. Love these videos as well.
I am a new subscriber and I absolutely loved this video, it's so interesting to learn about Japan, thanks for sharing! :)
Very strange apartment. Where's the galvanized square steel? The screws borrowed from your aunt? WHERE IS THE ECO-FRIENDLY WOOD VENEER?
A Tokyo lens video always makes my Sundays better
Smooth edits. This videos is being put with the greats.
I’d love to see a place like this furnished to see what can be done with it.
Yeah I'd live there if I didn't have two cats. Just me then sure. A pull out couch/ settee, bookcase and internet I'd be fine. Plus your own toilet, bath and laundry facilities is a massive bonus.
Even though these apartments are so small there is someone to them that just unique. Loving these videos
Idk now you keep doing this Norm, I mean... is mega impressive how more videos of tiny apartments keep appearing made by you.
When I saw you going up those tiny stairs, I just think how a person would move the whatever belongings they own up that place, one by one, those are so many trips. Good for cardio and leg exercise I guess.
This was beautifully executed. Humor is the only remedy for the terror I would experience every time I entered that apartment. At least there are plenty of windows to prevent odors being trapped in the entry.
I do love the neighbourhood and it gets a lot of natural light which is nice. I can't imagine it now but in my early 20's I would have been happy there.
fantastic editing on this one. made me laugh a few times
Not sure I could get past that... unique entrance. The layouts of these tiny apartments always amaze me. Not sure I could live there, but I think it would encourage me to go out and explore more.
Ngl your editing is really good
It would depend on how much I was allowed to do to the apartment. There is a lot of wall space and a high ceiling, so if I was allowed to put up shelving, I could probably make the size work. It looks like there is enough space to hang a curtain in front of the bathroom to make it more private. If allowed, you could enclose the under-stove area or place some sort of storage under that. Hanging things is the way to go. It wouldn't be so bad if you weren't home most of the day.
The editing you did for the intro was pretty good! lol
the editing in this video cracked me up LOLLL i never get tired of seeing these strange creative tiny apartments 🤭🤭🤭🤭
honestly, the price per months is less than a single room in my city. To have your own space, this would definitely be worth the price.
For the whole intro, I thought the bathroom was the entire apartment! When you opened the door to the rest of the apartment, it immediately started feeling large! I like it!
Is it weird that I now find myself watching these tiny apartments and thinking of all of the ways I could use this space? Sure it’s tiny and strange but to be fair you’ve definitely shown us worse🤣. Another good video Norm!
You’ve sparked my interest in visiting Japan! I’m not entirely sure what you do for work but you could bank big time offering tours.
Watch my Shinjuku night walk video 😜
This is only a little smaller than a Leopalace apartment I used to live in so I could see living in it but 70000 yen seems like a lot for such a tiny space, I pay around that for a MUCH larger space but I also live a long way from Tokyo.
Love the far away outside shot when you open the window, that’s dedication to the craft.
Also no, I would not live there.
i'm 5'2 so if I managed to install a loft bed in there so I can use the vertical space for my bed and the space under it for my clothes and desk, yeah I'd live in it. Weird bathroom placement and all. I'm more preoccupied about the wood plank holding the kitchen stove though.
I’m just at the middle of the video and I had to pause due to the description of the toothpick legs.
I’m SOOooo hoping that you leave a link to the real estate agent’s description.
Thank you for sharing this tiny adventure with me and for making me laugh.
Much appreciated 🙂
🙂🐿🌈❤️
P.s I especially enjoyed the editing in this one.
Having yourself at the door, on the security camera monitor etc.
Very effective and very funny. Perfect ❤
Hun, It's a masterpiece that you spoke at this length about such a tiny room. success🤘🏼