Realistic Apartment Hunting in Central Tokyo! | What you can get for $1000 | Living in Japan 🇯🇵

Hi friends! 👋 We’ve officially started our apartment hunt in central Tokyo- so exciting! We want to show you the entire process! In this video, you'll see apartment tours of the places we viewed this week. We're super curious to know your thoughts about these places, so please leave a comment and let us know what you think!!!

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0:00 Budget & Agent
0:45 Apartment 1
6:45 Apartment 2
9:31 Apartment 3
12:45 Prices & Comparisons

[bjmurphy]

I would choose the first apartment. I like all the positives about it, and I think the limited space is manageable.

[xyzarivera]

Definite like apartment#1
Personally, would put natural sunlight first in my criteria and it's harder to adjust if lighting is bad. And i like looking through my window where I can look far away and not at my neighbor's balcony.

[revamp]

It would be great if you showed other apartments outside central that may be cheaper around ¥50, 000-¥100, 000 just to see the difference & comparison between central and outside central

[LexiSantos]

The first apartment while small, has a great balcony! Love the view

[Gingiringingi]

I really liked number 1 for the light but i feel number 2 has a better division of spaces. The bedroom can be used for sleeping, storage and a little desk while you leave the other space open and not messy

[slipperysteev]

Hands down the first apartment. Kitchens and bidets are everything

[kdonv]

The heater in the bathroom for keeping the mold under control is actually meant to be the way you dry your laundry. Dryers are uncommon in Japanese homes - instead, the bathroom heater is a common substitute.

[azertywow]

I would recommand looking outside of Tokyo. Just got my new place, in Kawasaki (20min from Shinjuku). 50m2, 4min away from the station, 130k per month(not counting water bills etc). I found plenty of 60m2 for the same rent all around Kawasaki. Or even cheaper if you don't have any high criteria lol. Now, rent tends to be cheaper in Japan because of all the other fees. To move in the appartment I have to bring first 530k. Shit tons of fees. Also, contracts are usually 2 years contracts, so if you stay after the 2 years you need to pay an extra rent for the contract extension.
Until now I lived in Yokohama (far from the center), 12min from the station, 40m2 for 66k per month. Depending where you look you can definitely get some good deals.

[chrissyhello]

#1!! Super interesting to see this process, can't wait for more videos 😊

[nigelparrott]

My soviet era apartment is 32sq metres and has hall, kitchen, bathroom, and living room. So the apartments you are looking at, are well sized.

[kesea]

#3 is a non-starter. No bidet? Old looking bathroom? All those step? No chance.

#1 is the way to go. It's small, but looks clean and modern and the best overall bang for your buck.

[chrisodebeek]

Apartment n01! A very nice outside space which compensates the smaller size of the inside. Plus the Vue is great.

[janinesheedy]

Definitely the first one!
I’m amazed it’s so much cheaper than renting in Sydney

[moriboto]

Maybe I'm an odd one out but I actually REALLY like apartment number 2. Like the only downside is like not much ACTIVE sunlight but there will be overall DAYLIGHT. And. I like the burners. Personally I don't mind the residential vibes since it's similar to my apartment now. Can try to build community and connections. Plus it appears to be the easiest to move into. 🤔

[richardbarba]

Awesome vlog! Apartment #4 was the best one! By far or was it Apartment D? Hmmm

[deleila_charlie]

I'd pick none since I'd never want to live in Tokyo. But if I had to pick, I'd go with two. Layout was actually good, I'm good at making it work always because I'm creative. I liked three because of the space but it was grungy and old.

[sonyclaystation]

you looked like you really loved the sunlight and balcony in the first apartment so ill choose that one, easily! it also felt quite airy despite its size. plus the washing machine curtains haha

[johnforde]

Apartment 1 seems best, but it's just a bit small. I used to prefer gas, but when I rented an apartment with IH, I was pleasantly surprised that it is really good for quickly getting hot and much cleaner and safer than gas. One thing to consider with apartment 3 is getting furniture in and out. It would be a nightmare.

[rickyt]

the first apt was the nicest and cleanest looking.

[DavidCruickshank]

I'm curious why you prefer Gas over Induction. Induction heats up faster than gas, has finer control over heat then gas and doesn't pollute the air inside your home like gas. Induction beats gas in every single area.