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  • Опубликовано: 23 дек 2024

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  • @ricotrial
    @ricotrial 11 месяцев назад +22

    I would choose the first one. Although I am not a fan of first floors, the neighbourhood looks quiet, chilled and homely enough not to be bothered by anything. I wouldn't mind.
    I don't like the steep stairs entrances of the other two.

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel  11 месяцев назад +2

      Totally! We felt pretty much the same way you did about these 3 places. Although luckily, we didn’t end up choosing any of these ones in the end. 😅

  • @lolah3838
    @lolah3838 5 месяцев назад +7

    Though ground floor isn't usually my thing I got the best vibes from the 1st apartment.

  • @Arkiasis
    @Arkiasis Год назад +15

    As a single person I'd go for number 3. Really good layout and locap connectivity. The bad view is a bit unfortunate and the sound proofing could be an issue. Abroad in Japan said for his apartment in Sendai he could hear his neighbour snoring. So that's not great.

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel  Год назад +3

      Jeff also kinda liked #3 for the same reasons you outlined! But especially since we spend a lot of time working from home, the poor view and soundproofing were definitely issues that can’t be ignored. 😣

  • @paperpen12
    @paperpen12 4 месяца назад +1

    First apartment. I like how you wrapped up the pros and cons, how far away from train station and the costs/ down payment. Thank you for this video!

  • @tensazangetsu5314
    @tensazangetsu5314 Год назад +5

    hi nice video!, i think the second apartment, why? for me is the middle point of other 2 apartment, and a plus is the view of the garden

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel  Год назад +3

      Yeah!! The second apartment is in a quiet location and has a better view compared to the others. Thanks for sharing your thoughts! 😄

  • @Maxinekaskamin
    @Maxinekaskamin 8 месяцев назад +6

    That first one was my dream apartment lol

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel  8 месяцев назад +2

      Yeah it’s so pleasant! If only it wasn’t on the first floor 🙈

  • @KaltrinaDemiri
    @KaltrinaDemiri 3 месяца назад

    I would pick the first apartment. It's so beautiful inside and modern. Only thing I am not a huge fan of is how there is a side walk right in front of the windows and balcony. Doesn't sound too safe or private but I would still go for it lol

  • @hannawoods5838
    @hannawoods5838 Год назад +4

    I loved 1st apt

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel  Год назад +1

      Same! So much natural sunlight coming through those windows ☀️😄

  • @chrisc7265
    @chrisc7265 10 дней назад

    LMAO one of my Japanese apartments had a Fish Grill and it really is a game changer
    not only do they cook fish better than anything you can also use them for vegetables, shishkebabs, etc

  • @debbiecurtis4021
    @debbiecurtis4021 Год назад +1

    I liked all 3 apartments, but loved number 3. It was big enough for 3 people.

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel  Год назад

      Oh yes, #3 definitely felt spacious! The huge closet/storage stood out to us especially!

  • @jessicamolinari9097
    @jessicamolinari9097 Год назад +1

    I come to the channel once every day because I watched this video 2 weeks ago and I'm anxious to see where you gonna live

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel  Год назад +1

      Hi!! Thanks for being so patient! 🥹 It’s been a busy time for us but we’re almost done editing the new video- it should be out within the next couple of days. We’re looking forward to showing you our new home! 🙌

    • @jessicamolinari9097
      @jessicamolinari9097 Год назад +1

      @@itsjeffandmel oh thanks for the answer! I understand, I'm just SO excited to see it!!

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel  Год назад +1

      We just uploaded the new video about our entire moving process!!! We hope you like it 🥹

    • @jessicamolinari9097
      @jessicamolinari9097 Год назад +1

      @@itsjeffandmel You are so sweet! Thank you!!! I'm gonna watch *-*

  • @kesea5454
    @kesea5454 Год назад +3

    Wait...there's a part 2? I already chose apt #1 from that video like, last week. Lol.
    Anyways, apt #1 in THIS video seem perfect in so many ways. It looks clean and modern, nice location relative to the train station AND Shibuya, and the Financials seem to good to be true. The BIG problem is its a 1st floor unit. That really does feel like a deal breaker.
    2 and 3 feel similar enough that it comes down to preference. I like 3 because of the size and layout. That big kitchen and bathroom are amazing, and the genkan being bigger than #2 seals it.
    I still THINK I like apt 1 from the 1st video the best, but apt 3 and apt 1 from THIS video are the runners-up. 😁😁😁

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel  Год назад +1

      Hahaha, welcome back!!! We are SO glad you still like apt #1 from the first video the most, because that's the one we ended up choosing. We're literally living in it right now! It actually took us a while to submit our application 'cause we were looking at these other apartments... but luckily we still got it! 🥳
      Also, one BIG thing we realized through this experience that we don't prefer apartments with narrow stairs inside the entrance. It's too visually and functionally inconvenient in our humble opinion! 🤣

    • @kesea5454
      @kesea5454 Год назад

      @itsjamlife glad you guys got what you wanted!! I actually watched your moving in vid after commenting on this one. Looking forward to the finished product because I like that apt.
      Having visited Tokyo for the 1st time earlier this yr, I'm so jealous. I feel like living there would be amazing.
      And, it felt like EVERY stairway in Tokyo (other than in the subway) was super narrow. So yeah, there's no reason to come home and deal with that, too. 🤣😁

  • @inggermanydeutschland3808
    @inggermanydeutschland3808 10 месяцев назад

    The first one, the disadvantage of first floor can also be advantage.
    For example, like social or some other business.

  • @lnks2571
    @lnks2571 9 месяцев назад

    I would be just as picky if I had to spend alot of my time in my house. If I have the money and I can choose the right one, I will take my time and look at the pros and cons to decide and the best place.

  • @estibaliznoshumi
    @estibaliznoshumi 2 месяца назад

    I love apartment 2. I wish my bf and I get an apartment like this

  • @pjpororo323
    @pjpororo323 7 месяцев назад

    Hey thanks for sharing, informative, are you planning to do more for shorter term rental? Like 0.5 - 3months

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel  7 месяцев назад +1

      Actually, yes! Our most recent video is about short term rental apartment comparisons 😁✨

    • @pjpororo323
      @pjpororo323 7 месяцев назад

      @@itsjeffandmel Great thanks, I actually wrote to Weave pending their reply

  • @user-vx7do5sr5q
    @user-vx7do5sr5q Год назад

    I wouldn't choose the first one because being on the ground floor I'd feel as if someone could just enter my appartment through a window or through the balcony.
    For the other two appartments, narrow stairs makes furniture hard to be moved into the appartment. When I moved into my appartment the movers had to take my bed through my balcony, and it was quite a challenge because I live on the 3rd floor.
    If I have to choose one of the appartments you showed on this video, for me the view and the light are a big deal, so I'd choose the second appartment with that gorgeous garden view.

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel  Год назад +2

      Wow, thank you for sharing such good points. Prior to you mentioning it, we hadn’t fully considered how moving furniture up the narrow stairs could get so difficult that it might have to come through the balcony 😮 That’s a really important thing to note! Going forward, we’re pretty much ruling out anything with narrow stairs!

  • @rickyt3961
    @rickyt3961 11 месяцев назад +2

    thank you!

  • @joycestubbs8803
    @joycestubbs8803 Месяц назад

    apt 3

  • @Daisysysysysy
    @Daisysysysysy 11 месяцев назад

    i love no.2!

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel  11 месяцев назад

      The garden view & high ceiling in the living room was nice!

  • @SuzetteKath
    @SuzetteKath Месяц назад

    Found out that it is best that women do NOT hang their underthings to dry unless you are on the floors above the ground floor. Some males take to stealing them if they are drying outside on the ground floor.

  • @PwningGerZ
    @PwningGerZ Год назад +19

    Don’t dry your underwear in that balcony, it might get stolen.

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel  Год назад +6

      Oh yes, very true. We’ve heard that it’s a pretty common issue for ladies in Japan! (Especially if they live on the first floor 🙈)

    • @jodiescarcega1924
      @jodiescarcega1924 9 месяцев назад +2

      Eww! They steal underwear that’s gross

  • @tanyamassey9438
    @tanyamassey9438 9 месяцев назад +1

    Curtains will block view. Love last apt 3.

  • @MicahHicks-n9j
    @MicahHicks-n9j Год назад

    cool place dude

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel  Год назад

      Thanks! Apartments in Japan definitely have some unique aspects!

  • @SiliaAspa
    @SiliaAspa 9 месяцев назад +2

    i am feeling you are too picky!!! I find all of the quite nice apartments

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel  9 месяцев назад +1

      🙈 yeah, I guess we just really wanted to make sure that there won’t be any regrets! 😅

  • @SuzetteKath
    @SuzetteKath 10 месяцев назад

    Another con for a first floor place. Easier to steal from. Which is why the one here had that alarm set up. It is both a comforting and a worrying. Since it also can signify if the neighborhood is a troublesome one.
    The second one. The kitchen window is too small to operate as an way to escape a fire. With a kitchen layout like that. They should have placed a larger window there. One pro I saw, laundry area. That built in half way can be used to hold the laundry items like soap.
    Third one. Those walls could be dealt with by using reusable wallpaper.

  • @debbiereed5359
    @debbiereed5359 11 месяцев назад

    Apartments in japan are way too small for the money. I have to have a oven to bake

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel  11 месяцев назад

      We miss having a big oven! Might buy a Japan-sized one at some point though 😅

  • @Sensei486
    @Sensei486 Год назад

    7:11 - Great View 🍑👀
    Btw Nice Apartments.

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel  Год назад

      Haha! 🙈 Glad you made it that far into the video. Which apartment would you have picked?

    • @Sensei486
      @Sensei486 Год назад

      @@itsjeffandmel Apartment No.2

  • @s.s.athome7982
    @s.s.athome7982 Год назад

    None of the above.

    • @itsjeffandmel
      @itsjeffandmel  Год назад

      Yeah 😅 We didn’t end up picking any of these!