Ep 2 — A Micro House in Japan🏠🚚 - 13sqm/140sqft

Hello. I'm Usui. 😊
I live in a micro apartment in Tokyo. 🇯🇵
This time I traveled to see a Micro House!

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[usui]

7:35
Sorry! I made a mistake.
NT$1, 060, 995

[bqdonk]

I love how you put a lots of countries currency, not only in USD as comparison. That's helpful and really saves my time even a little bit

[Jiyu]

Thanks for sharing! I love watching tiny apartment tours. 3 sinks in a tiny house is too much, they should get rid of the one in the laundry area, then you can place a bigger washing machine.

[lasvegasnevada]

Most US cities can build such a huge parking lots but cannot build tiny micro apartments like this that’s good enough for one person to live. I hope we could have this type of concept of living for hardworking single people.

[Squirel]

Thank you Usui, this home is fantastic. It is all a person on their own would need. The terrace effectively doubles the living space. On a warm eventing you could sit on the terrace to watch TV. Being designed for one person, the small washing machine is fine. Sometimes I look at your machine and think that you could take a bath in it. 🤣 The best thing about this home is once you buy it, it is yours to do as you wish. There is no landlord!! I give this one 9/10.

[sfee]

Thought it was a cool idea in the beginning. But after getting a better look, I think there's so many improvements that could be made. For example, 1 person does not need 3 different sized sinks in 1 small space! I'd increase the kitchen sink and remove the sink in the laundry area and maybe the toilet. The laundry area could also be the walk in closet and the current closet a small storage area with CLOSED storage so it won't look so messy. Also, the aircon above the bed is a disaster waiting to happen (when the aircon starts leaking). But still, a good start! Also, moving the kitchen to be outdoors, or half-in and out or something would be a better use of the outside space! Also the food smell can waft away~

[BunsenHoneydew]

There is so much packed into this tiny home. It has all the necessities, and is aesthetically pleasing. I especially love the terrace area.😊

[Suicune-ozou]

This is such a lovely cosy place! Personally I would switch the kitchen and the bathrooms with each other so the bathrooms are on the parking lot side with no windows and the kitchen is on the side with the terrace so you could put a little window in overlooking the terrace so you could look out and see your plants and cozy little terrace while cooking, then go sit out on the terrace to eat dinner in your own private oasis. What a way great way to escape the rat race even in the middle of the city!

[ЛюбаСаломатова-ыэ]

Если бы я жила хоть в одной из тех квартир, что Вы показываете, у меня развилась бы клаустрофобия. Но мне очень нравится формат видео и отдельное спасибо, что вы указываете цены в денежных единицах большинства стран.

[gdmtk]

The layout is lovely! I really appreciate the terrace area. In warm months, it would really double the living space. I can understand why half of the terrace area is open, probably for fire escape. My personal preference would be to have it completely enclosed, just have an outside gate door.

There are many comments saying "3 sinks is too many!" but I disagree. I can imagine having dishes in the sink, maybe I am hand-washing clothes in the laundry sink, and I need to wash my hands after using the toilet. 😅

Also, for a short-term stay, I could see this space being used by 2 people. So 3 sinks makes even more sense!

Very thoughtful video, thank you so much for your hard work traveling, recording, editing, and posting! You allow me to travel from my living room! 🎉

[sp]

I love the terrace! But the traffic and noise😢 would drive me crazy.

[Kreativ-na-nolik]

Если бы я была одиночкой и этот домик можно было бы поставить в лесу, или возле моря, купила бы себе, не задумываясь! ❤

[Erintii]

I would cover the terrace to use it as a dining and office space. Plus wardrobe and close the existing one. It seems a cool place for a single person.

[liadegent]

On the one hand, there is a small space, it is almost impossible to turn around. And on the other hand, everything is in place, compact and quite cozy. What is always needed in proximity. What a good washing machine you have))

[MaryannT]

This one is really nice and would work for a single person perfectly. Especially for a single person of older age, who won't climb up and down every day: all rooms are at the same floor, all rooms are close by, and one can stay independent longer in such a space. Also will work for a student or a young person who is not building a family (with other humans :) ) right now. A pet will fit here, if it is a dog, cat, fish or smaller rodent/amphibean.

[Pinkolliphant]

I really like this PACO house! It's so well thought through and organized that it feels small but not tiny, especially with this lovely terrace. The only thing is i don't think anyone would need 3 sinks on such a small surface

[ДанилЕфремов-уф]

Good option for students or single introverts-minimalists! 👍

[pippilotta]

Very interesting! I think I would move the entrance to the middle of the terrace right beside the closet or to the other end in the laundry room and therefore have a larger bed space.

[gildaolsen]

The lay out is correct, and because this could be modified to fit preferences, I would do the following changes. At the entrance I would place a couch that can be turned into a bed in the night. I would place a curtain or screen in the closet. By the sink, I would place a rack from ceiling to floor to maximize storage and space for electrical appliances, etc. I also would request the bathroom sink to be removed to allow for a bigger washer/drier combo and shelving above. I would also request the patio fence to enclose the whole space, with an access door in the back, so I could place a small shed and a grill in addition to a small dining table. The price is reasonable. Thank you for sharing. 🙏

[dooglebee]

This Paco house is great! It has everything required to make it an ideal home plus a terrace! I'm a single guy, and I can see myself being very content in a home like this.