Hello from Michigan in the USA. Just to let you know, in English, you are living a minimalist life. Good luck! I look forward to seeing your life in Japan from a German point of view.
If you were ill one morning ,you have nothing in emergency to eat in your cupboards,if your ill,you can't eat out ,get some emergency supplies ,easy meals that need not much in way of cooking . Everything else looks good 👍
Thanks for the kind words and concern. Video is a bit old. Actually have food and fridge etc. now. I still only cook like 2-4 meals a week. Thanks for watching
I'm also a German living in Japan (Shizuoka) and I really like to see what you've created there for yourself :) Your apartment looks cozy! It always takes some time to get it all together, but it's super nice already 😌
@@bernoGarcia This time I came back for love haha :D I got married to my Japanese husband who got a job here in Shizuoka, but we lived and met in Germany. But like ten years ago, started studying Japanese in Germany and went to Tokyo for two years, that's when my love for Japan began!
@@bernoGarcia Thank you so much!! We actually met in Germany and then decided to come to Japan together. Shizuoka is new to both of us, but that means that we can discover a lot of new things, which is fun! And yes, I love that it's so close to Tokyo, as some of my friends still live there :)
Here comes a suggestion that works very well: Get a hallway bench with a big drawer underneath. Put paper bags in it to organize the garbage. It hides everything and you have a bench to sit on. You can put it in the balcony or kitchen. By now you probably have a spoon for the laundry powder. 😅
This is actually a lesson I had to learn. Like for example with food. I used to order all kinds of extras all the time and then be sad it tastes bad. Now when I order something I go for the basic stuff and its always better (for example just ice cream without any kind of toppings, or just pasta and tomato sauce, without any super crazy ingredients.) Don't know if you can relate haha. Thanks for watching. Hope you enjoyed. What kind of videos would you like to see on this channel?
Just found your channel, and I know this was 7 months ago, but you asked a question, so I'll answer it. I find the apartment to be the perfect size for a single person. I have lived in large, two story homes, and I have lived in a studio apartment, which was the size of your main living area, without the entry way, and minus the bedroom and balcony. Very small. While there in Japan, living in a small place is a great way to live, and perfect for what you are doing. Have fun, enjoy the adventure, and I envy you, because I have always wanted to go to Japan.
Having slept in a ryokan hotel before, futons are surprisingly comfortable. What’s amazing is they can be folded up and stored in a cupboard during the day and hence makes space for your living areas.
Yup. Picking yourself up off the floor becomes an endeavor eventually. I now have a basic metal, slatted bedframe with a memory foam mattress that can fit in that futon space AND have space underneath for a couple storage totes. I'd use a collapsible camp chair on the balcony. @triarb5790
U can buy a cheaper futon set from Aeon or Nittori😊 Since u intend to be there for only a year, dont get too much stuff .cos Getting rid of it when u leave is so difficult.
I've been in my condo in the Philippines this past year and I agree! I bought too much stuff and I'm now giving it away before I leave in a couple weeks 😂
This was hilarious. I love the garbage pile. Well done on being very practical. I see so many people fill their space up with junk decorations and then have to get rid of it all in a few months. You are so sensible. I am much older and have never traveled. My house (my second) has lots of things in which family members didn’t need and I didn’t have. It was hard to say no. It’s accumulated over the years. I don’t really want any of it but it’s hard to make the decision to get rid of it in case I need it in the future and because of the sentimental attachment. But really I just want it all gone so my place isn’t all full up. I keep trying to shove it all in a couple of rooms I don’t use so that the rest of the place is more sensible and easier to look after. Don’t get in this trap!
One of your best investments is your washing machine! . Good choice. Im here on holidays and the food here and drinks are so cheap, why would you need to cook hey! Im doing so much videoing and will be putting together my experiences being in japan. If you're happy with minimal things then thats ok too. Great content cheers Cheryl 😊😎🦘🇦🇺
yes that was such a good deal. How was this cheaper than my Futon ? haha. About the cooking, yeah totally , but I'm starting to crave fresh stuff like salad and fruits, which is expensive in a restaurant in Japan. So I'll soon buy plates and stuff for that. I look forward to your Japan Videos!
Just looking at it, it looks like it's the size of my apartment. It's super cool. It's a decent size for one or two persons. Good luck in what you set out to do.
Another great video! My best advice on your future content... follow your heart! My motto is, I post content for my kids, grandkids, etc to see what my life is like. Post content of your living legacy. Cheers, Katie
Love the minimal living my dude, keep it simple! Awesome solution on the balcony also with the extension pole to hang everything. I might steal that myself haha Keep the content flowing legend 🙋🏽♂️🇯🇵
what lovely interesting content!! i love your laundry solution!! and i look forward to your 'garbage content' lol!! i will never be able to take such an adventure, and i really enjoy experiencing Japanese life through you!! thank you for the polite, clean, calm, content!!
I just found your channel too. It came up in my recommendations today. I'm not able to travel because of my health and age now. I do love watching videos from all over the world. It makes up for me not being able to travel. I'm looking forward to more videos and good luck with everything you plan to do. 😊
I truly enjoy your nonchalant way of sharing in your videos. I previously watched your move-in video and your interview with Takeshi. At the time, I thought to myself, 'I know that guy!' 😂 I look forward to your videos and the content. I will be moving to Japan next spring, so any information is good. がんばってね。
Dude, it took me like 5 seconds to use google translate to figure out what that text is on the panel in your balcony. You were correct, it's an emergency exit. Here is what it says. "In case of emergency, you can break this and escape to the next door. Do not place any objects in this area. There are evacuation equipment ahead." Might be a good idea to hang your laundry elsewhere!
I got a $75 futon from nitori when I first arrived and slept on it for over 2 months until I upgraded to a nice mattress and "bed" as they call it here. The futon was okay if all you need is sleep but getting a nice mattress really improved my mood and outlook overall.
envious that you don't have much. We live in a large 2 bedroom apt here in Canada. My husband & I have been together 26 years, and have collected so much over the years. Working on purging and sorting things now....hard because my husband has trouble letting go of things. Even if he hasn't seen or used it in 10 years. If I had my way, more than half of it would be gone.
Definitely very interested in the garbage recycling video. I'm curious if different areas have different rules because of what processing facilities are available for each area... I suspect they do. I'm also very interested in _daily_ food. Many content creators show particularly nice places to eat, so a more daily yet still varied meal plan would be very interesting.
It's so nice to go grocery shopping and thinking about meal plans here in Japan! As the vegetables are especially fresh and nice and seasonal products get so much display :)
@@kiraku_ni yeah back in Germany I love buying groceries and cooking. I’m just busy as hell in Japan, but I’ll for sure make some time for that too soon
@@bernoGarcia Oh I hope that things will calm down for you here in Japan! It's one of my biggest joys to cook here :D For me, it's really calming, but of course, it also takes some time :/
Also, awesome video! Your place looks nice and minimalistic, very comfortable! :D For future content to produce... well, only you can answer that, but I will mention that I went off Abroad in Japan a bit because his stuff became unrelatable. While he was doing basic stuff it was fascinating, but when he started going on rich yachts and hitting the fancy tourist spots it got a bit boring. Tokyo Lens does amazing content, check him out if you havn't already. Talking of which, he's done a couple videos about digging around the 'Hard Off' range of shops, which are basically second-hand stuff. Might be able to get cost-effective things in them, with some digging?
Thanks so much for the advice. I totally feel this. I think Abroad in Japan is a great and entertaining channel but it has become a bit too "sensational" for me. (Which is very good when you are new to Japan and know nothing). I might try a few "sensational" videos here and there, but this wouldn't add much value in my opinion because there are already great creators doing that. I want to add a different side to the "Japan content" field. Tokyo lens I have only checked out a few videos so far but I'll dig more into that for inspiration. About the "hard off" idea, I actually visited a "second hand shop" to get a chair for my desk. Video is in the editing and will come soon. Again thanks for taking the time.
I'm jusrtcatching up on your videos.....I'm very impressed with your minimal apt. and your life style. I'm also a mininalist. I think the apt is well set up and homey...... I use a similar laundry situation in california, USA and I think it's great. FYI, I'm fortunate that I can afford an elaborate laundry; however why? It's just one more appliance that can break down and cost me hundreds........With this type of washer, you can just replace a washer for around 100 bucks. I think you will enjoy kitchen area more when you set up corner bench seat and table....maybe a TV.....What I saw of your photos, they look amazing.
Hi. I just subscribed from Australia. I watched your move in vlog and now this one. I’m 66 btw. I would definitely buy a small table and a chair for the kitchen, probably folding ones, then you could move them around to the other room and also put them on the balcony if you want to sit out there and study or eat. Also if you want to eat or cook something you can use your kitchen. I would definitely buy at least 1 cooking pot or fry pan, and basic plate, cup, utensils etc. You never know if you could be unwell one day and you could just use those to make and eat a basic meal. Noodles, eggs, or a hot drink. You can boil water in the saucepan, or get a small kettle. Also please buy some basic first aid things, even just a packet of bandaids and pain tablets. There’s nothing worse than having to drag yourself out to get something when you are sick. Best of luck to you. Wish I had done this when I was young!
Thanks for watching. The video is a bit older and I got myself cooking utensils in the meantime. The first aid thing I had to learn the hard way, cu5 my finger while cooking on a Sunday night , I had to walk to the hospital. Finger is fine but it was not a good experience, I have a first aid kit now.
Interesting to see how people want the "daily life" stuff, before I started RUclips I thought people will want the "sensational" ... "3 things to do..... I survived on 20$....kind of videos". Thanks for your comment, garbage video will come haha
@@bernoGarcia I think, there are more people, who want to know the "daily life stuff", than you think. How to recycle in Japan, what to observe if you want to get rid of bulk trash, what do you need to think of if you want to rent an apartment in Japan and so on is much more interesting than the one millionth video about "10 top places in Japan", "How to flirt/date in Japan", etc.
Yes that is an emergency escape. If there is a fire in the building. You need to kick that down to get to the balcony where you can either climb or slide down. Depending on the setup with your building. The owner of the YT channel A Micro Apartment Life showed what is needed to do in a couple of his videos. Usai has alot of videos showing micro and mini apartments. I live in northern Minnesota. Though when I lived in the TC. I remember my late ex mil hanging clothes outside in the winter. Also, in the coldest area of Russia. They hang their clothes in -75 degree weather outside.
Just stumbled upon your channel. Love the lifestyle. Not for me since I like having too much junk 😅 sending you greetings from the Caribbean island of St. Maarten 🤗
Great video and very inspiring. I’m currently learning German and I’d love to live in Germany for a year. However I am not young so it may not happen. 🤷♀️ Or maybe it will! 😊 Anyway, thank you for the inspiration.
Oh you are learning German? Interesting! Since when? How difficult do you think it is? And yes, please visit Germany it's great. I recommend Berlin and Hamburg. Don't let age stop you please.
@@bernoGarcia Yes.. I started last year but had to stop and restarted a couple of months ago. I’m just using an audio book but I found out there’s PDF’s to use with it so hopefully it will progress some more. I think it’s confusing sometimes but most of it makes sense to me. Remembering it is another thing all together! Hopefully I will get to Germany sometime in the future. Thanks for your recommendations 🙏🏼
@@joanneh6879 sounds awesome . Don’t worry about speed. I also paused learning Japanese for a couple of years. The path is the aim. Have fun with it and thanks for watching
Perhaps you should watch vloggers currently posting about living in Japan. In Tokyo and suburbs, particularly. They teach a lot and their styles appeal to multigenerational and multicultural communities. I’m a 73 year old expectant grandmother who has gotten my 46 year old Chicagoan City son, my daughter-in-law and their friends, hooked on their vlogs.
Hey thanks for the comments. I actually did a lot before coming to Japan. Love to watch other creators. Always a big inspiration. Thanks a lot for sharing my Videos appreciate it.
You’ve got to eat well and sleep well. My favorite futon is wool wrapped, it’s a little stiff but super comfortable. Why move the futon?The Japanese have some odd ideas on food…
Thanks for the comment. I came to Japan the first time in 2017 as an exchange student in Uni. Fell in love in the culture and language then. Trying to become good at Japanese. What do you like about Japan? Thanks for watching
A day in life would be nice, also with ehat you eat. PS: Which kind of visa do you have and how long do you plan to stay in Japan. Sorry if you answered, but I just discovered your channel 😊
hey Lukas, thanks a lot for your comment and watching the video. I came here on a student visa to study Japanese at a language school. I have the VISA for 1 year. What's gonna happen after that I don't know yet. Also thanks for the video recommendations
Hey thanks for your comment. Japanese is actually my 4th language. And I’ve already lived for a year in Japan many years ago. I’m pretty confident to improve a lot this year 💪🏻thanks for watching. What you like about Japan ?
I have learned a lot about living in Japan (both by Japanese and Filipino vloggers) simply by watching vlogs on this subject. Perhaps a suggestion may be to watch them as well. Please take this advice from a 73 year aged American woman who also hopes to study Japanese. Someday soon. 😊
1. Not "barbaric" at all! I would do it 1000% no question. 2. Yes, make the content you want, your way... that's why we're here and others will find you too.
New subscriber here. Love ❤ your style of blogging. Looking forward to how they recycle in japan, buying a refrigerator? Internet wifi price?, how you pay for electricity, buying food in japan$$$, cooking german food😂, eating out in japan, living in Japan and how the Japanese feel about thier country and lots more. 🎉. Also keep it to a minimum i feel that you could go to another good safe country, another good safe area and find a similar cheap affordable small apartment to show us 💡How to live for cheap in different areas of the 🌎. Just an idea but i think your channel could go far with what "YOU DO". Because it is not how it is done...., its always HOW it was done. You did a great job. Thanks for sharing.
I love your vlog, so well done. I’m older- what do you think of an old American nurse moving to Japan with minimal knowledge of Japanese? Is this even possible or just insane? 😂
In my opinion everything is possible. What does even older mean? I’ve seen people 50+ coming to Japan. Most people will live to a hundred with Modern medicine. There is pleeeeeeenty of time. If it’s what your heart tells you to do and you have a chance to do it, go for it !! Language is key in Japan thou, so start studying if you haven’t. Good luck
@@henrygonzalez7220 hey Henry welcome to my channel. Thanks for watching. I found a switch later that turned on the electricity in the entire apartment . That was new to me. In Germany you have electricity from the moment you step into the apartment . Have you been to Japan ?
Dam that is a very small place to live in. My flat UK South is 2 times bigger and I still find my place to being to small. Guess I should learn how to live in a minimal way like you and most of the Japanese do. Wish I did not buy so much crap for my flat, but now I have all of it, I just can't seem to get rid of any of it. No I am not a junk collector, my floor space is open in all areas, its the furnishings and books (3000+ books) and 800+ DVD's that takes up most of the space. Well done in starting this channel and look forward to seeing how you recycle your stuff in Japan, as here, recycling is not that good at all, most people do not care about recycling at all, which makes sense as loads of plastics with the no.2 or 3 on them can not yet be fully recycled in the UK.
Hey thanks a lot for your comment and support. Same, when I lived in Germany I had a lot of stuff too. Which is not bad, having an everything make a place comfortable. At the same time having little makes me personally feel more "free". I guess finding a balance would be the best right? Have you been to Japan? What interests you about Japan?
@@bernoGarcia Girlfriend is Japanese and was born there, visit about three times a year to stay with her dad, mother, aunt, older sister and her gran in one house deep in Nagoya.
Air drying your clothes is best -- a dryer ages fabrics because of how hot the dryer gets. Air drying your clothes will make them stay 'newer looking' longer. When using a dryer the dyes in the fabric fade quickly and become dull. Here's a hack that I use: When hanging your wet clothes on the hangers -- give all of the seams (where all of the pieces of fabric have been sewn together) a little stretching but do not pull too hard because you can stretch them too far and the threads can break and that will cause them to come 'unsewn'. Once you get the hang of stretching the seams it will be easy. I can hardly believe that this apartment is only $400/month!! I live in a suburb of Los Angeles, CA, USA and rents are so unbelievably high here!! .
Der große Pluspunkt an dem ganzen ist, so lernt man wieder, minimalistischer zu leben. Ich lebe seit fast 10 Jahren in der gleichen Wohnung und es ist erschreckend, wie viel Blödsinn sich ansammelt xD
Gebe ich dir totaaaaal recht. Ich habe in Deutschland schon in mehreren Wohnungen gewohnt, und jedesmal wenn ich ausziehe merke ich wie viel unnötigen kram ich habe den ich gar nicht benutze. Danke fürs reinschauen!
Ja, es ist echt schwer das simpel zu halten, und wenn man dann noch kleine Kinder hat umso schwieriger. Man muss ständig dran bleiben und es bestmöglich reduzieren und Sachen immer wieder überdecken, aussortieren oder auf Kleinanzeigen verkaufen.
I wouldn't care so much about how thick the mattress is, but I do care about being elevated off the ground, the older you get the more of a pain it is to get off the ground. I dont know how the japanese do it!
New subscriber here! Lovin' your channel so far 👍Just a suggestion here...why not rent an apartment without a kitchen? Seeing's how you do not use or need one, it would save you money! Otherwise, keep up the good work!
I started living here from 1st of April. So I can relate alot to your situation 😂 I also have a corner in my kitchen where I stacked cardboards and plastic. haha I hope I can get them to a recycling center soon. Also, another similarity is that I also don't have much furniture yet. Im trying to keep it simple and economical. I would like to find a sofa tho. So if you have any recommendations for where to find affordable furniture in Fukuoka, I would really appreciate it 😂
@@lmzette oh April too? So did you come for school or something? I recommend リサイクルマート just type it into Google maps. Like 15 mins by bike from Hakata station. I actually got my laundry machine there. Where are you from ?
"Bitte platzieren Sie nichts in der näher dieses Bereichs" Ich glaube das ist eine Fluchttür für dich. Trotzdem ehe ungünstig da ^^; Minimalistisch und Ordentlich. Manch einer wünscht sich so was für zuhause.
Ja hast du vollkommen recht, hoffen wir das beste und es gibt keine Notsituation. danke fürs einschalten. Was interessiert dich an Japan sonst noch so?
@@bernoGarcia Kein Problem 👋 Ich mag die Kultur und die Religion, aber auch das Essen und die Landschaft. Wir waren letztes Jahr zur Hochzeitsreise in Kyoto. Wir fliegen noch Mal hin, wenn es die aktuelle politische Lage zu lässt.
The Electricity is on...Hope he got a washer/dryer.....That bed is ok for now...but hope he buy a futon off Amazon that is like a little couch...If he has company where will they sit...
Das ist ja voll cool. Möchte in der Zukunft auch nach Japan ziehen, fliege in 21Tagen zum ersten mal nach Japan und bin super aufgeregt. Hole momentan mein Abitur nach um danach zu studieren, ist bestimmt recht schwierig einen Job zu finden als "Ausländer" in Japan oder?
Hey danke für dein Kommentar. Voll geil dass du nach Japan gehst. Welche Städte genau. Wenn du sowieso nach Japan ziehen willst und auch studieren möchtest, empfehle ich dir entweder dein ganzen Studium in Japan zu machen oder zumindest ein Auslandssemester an einer Japanischen Uni. Da gibt es viele Möglichkeiten und auch Stipendien. Grüße
Why not get a necklace microphone instead of a handheld one? Also, a small microwave and some microwave urptensils will be hseful. You can make tea, coffee, cook rice, steam vegetables etc. Warm food as well. A draining board for your washed cup, mug, plates too.
sag mal lieber berno, wie kam es denn dazu das du in japan sesshaft wurdest oder eher gesagt überhaupt die möglichkeit dazu hattest? sieht mir auf den ersten blick vielleicht von einem karriere bedingten hintergrund design & photography related aus. liebe grüße & wünsche dir alles gute in der welt :)
Hallo gothodoxy, danke für dein Kommentar. Ehrlich gesagt gar nicht Arbeit related. Ich bin in Deutschland Video Cutter (Remote), weshalb ich meine Arbeit überall mitnehmen kann. Ich bin momentan in einer Japanischen Sprachschule in Japan. Habe also ein Studentenvisum für 1 Jahr. Mein Ziel ist es die Sprache so gut es geht zu erlernen. Ob ich nach dem Jahr mein Visum verlängere und die Schule ein weiteres Jahr besuche oder was anderes in Japan mache, oder nach Deutschland zurückkehre steht noch in den Sternen. :) Woher kommt dein Interesse für Japan?
Esperate un momento! Your name is Hispanic, your accent sounds Hispanic, you are from Germany….and bought a place in Japan? I think you won me! I am from Cuban parents, born and raised in Australia and live in Miami 😂😮
Hey Celia thanks for watching. Well my parents migrated from Ecuador to Germany, where I grew up since I was 2 years old. And now I moved to Japan for 1,5 years to learn the language (1 year left). haha.
I spent like 3000Yen a day here on food which is like 20$ round about yeah. Working on regular life in Japan vlogs right now, there I will incorporate the cost of food. Stay tuned. Thanks for watching.
WOW! Only $400! How did you get the electricity turned on? We lived in Osaka and had a smaller old Japanese 1 room apartment with a Japanese squat toilet separate!!! SO you are very MODERN MAN! Lucky! Nihon go musakashi??? I failed to learn the language...but I married a Japanese woman Matsuko who was eager to learn/improve her English. Oooh, one big mistake! When you move into a Japanese apratment you buy little bottles of dish soap or something similar and go door to door and introduce yourself and get to know who your neighbors are!!! ANOTHER VIP THING: thatwall with all the Kanji on it is the door/cover to a ladder for you to be able to escape in an emergency--Matsuko told me that!!! SO...move your rack to dry clothing to somewhere else! ALSO ask someone to tell you HOW to open it! I have never been to Fukoka--what is it like? Large advanced city? PLZ MAKE COMPARISONS TO GERMANY! Maybe that $400 rent is special for students? Are you hoping to become a movie director...or film editor? RSVP Why did you decide to study NIHON GO? Are you allowed to work? Teaching German or English? PS I was alone like you just for a short while when I was teaching English in Matsue-shi, Shimane-ken... Harry Brooks, Gaithersburg, Maryland ps SMILING after enjoying your moving in video and then afterward...
I used to sleep on the floor, don't like beds. Too soft. Now that I am older (you young bastards call me elderly) getting up from the floor is difficult, so I sleep on a cot. Adding a small fridge is a good idea, don't have to go out in bad weather. Also in the long run can save a few dollars (Euros or yen) eating a few meals a week at home. This way you can make one or more meals out more extravagant. When you do leave offer to sell the items you are not taking to them, post in the building entry if permitted. If not permitted a flier left at the apartment doors. They would appreciate getting needed items at a low price. The place you bought the used items would buy them back from you at a price they could make a profit.
Thanks for watching and all the great recommendations. I have actually not bought much more since i moved in. Love the minimalist life. I added another futon layer to make it a bit more comfortable. But definitely learned that beds are overrated. While the few months I ate out every meal, in the meantime I eat at home every evening (breakfast and lunch still outside). Also got a small refrigerator yes.
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"I will make a video about how to separate garbage in Japan" Broo your content will be life saving and time saving, much appreciated bro!
I hope it help people 😅
Pro tip I throw my trash in family mart since already have garbage system. For my case it’s be a month in Japan my first time full time job
No, rules are different depends on city district or prefecture. Or could be change in future.
Hello from Michigan in the USA. Just to let you know, in English, you are living a minimalist life. Good luck! I look forward to seeing your life in Japan from a German point of view.
I guess so haha. But I feel like a lot of guys live minimalist without knowing right? I just feel more "free" having only what I need.
I think it's very wise to set your place up slowly, so you can get a better idea what you want versus what you don't want.
If you were ill one morning ,you have nothing in emergency to eat in your cupboards,if your ill,you can't eat out ,get some emergency supplies ,easy meals that need not much in way of cooking .
Everything else looks good 👍
Thanks for the kind words and concern. Video is a bit old. Actually have food and fridge etc. now. I still only cook like 2-4 meals a week. Thanks for watching
I'm also a German living in Japan (Shizuoka) and I really like to see what you've created there for yourself :) Your apartment looks cozy! It always takes some time to get it all together, but it's super nice already 😌
Danke für deine Nachricht ! How is Shizuoka and what brought you to Japan ?
@@bernoGarcia This time I came back for love haha :D I got married to my Japanese husband who got a job here in Shizuoka, but we lived and met in Germany. But like ten years ago, started studying Japanese in Germany and went to Tokyo for two years, that's when my love for Japan began!
@@kiraku_ni sounds like an awesome story. Good for you. Congrats on finding love in (from) Japan. Also Shizuoka is great, close to Tokyo.
@@bernoGarcia Thank you so much!! We actually met in Germany and then decided to come to Japan together. Shizuoka is new to both of us, but that means that we can discover a lot of new things, which is fun! And yes, I love that it's so close to Tokyo, as some of my friends still live there :)
Your place is perfect! You've taken care of all the important things and you are busy living your best life! You are an inspiration!
Here comes a suggestion that works very well: Get a hallway bench with a big drawer underneath. Put paper bags in it to organize the garbage. It hides everything and you have a bench to sit on. You can put it in the balcony or kitchen. By now you probably have a spoon for the laundry powder. 😅
Thanks a lot for the comment. Great idea. Unfortunately my hallway is tiny. Don’t think I can fit any furniture there 😅
Simple is always beautiful!
This is actually a lesson I had to learn. Like for example with food. I used to order all kinds of extras all the time and then be sad it tastes bad. Now when I order something I go for the basic stuff and its always better (for example just ice cream without any kind of toppings, or just pasta and tomato sauce, without any super crazy ingredients.) Don't know if you can relate haha. Thanks for watching. Hope you enjoyed. What kind of videos would you like to see on this channel?
Just found your channel, and I know this was 7 months ago, but you asked a question, so I'll answer it. I find the apartment to be the perfect size for a single person. I have lived in large, two story homes, and I have lived in a studio apartment, which was the size of your main living area, without the entry way, and minus the bedroom and balcony. Very small. While there in Japan, living in a small place is a great way to live, and perfect for what you are doing. Have fun, enjoy the adventure, and I envy you, because I have always wanted to go to Japan.
Having slept in a ryokan hotel before, futons are surprisingly comfortable. What’s amazing is they can be folded up and stored in a cupboard during the day and hence makes space for your living areas.
Yes it makes so much sense. I'm actually thinking of getting one in Germany when I'm back as well
If you are under 55, sure. Trust me, if you are not, then nope nope nope! ! And I say that after a life time of bush camping at that😂
@ but how do Japanese use futon all their life?
Yup. Picking yourself up off the floor becomes an endeavor eventually. I now have a basic metal, slatted bedframe with a memory foam mattress that can fit in that futon space AND have space underneath for a couple storage totes. I'd use a collapsible camp chair on the balcony. @triarb5790
That place is super cool. Yes minimalism but, do get a colorful small painting or picture, or a small plant.
And a dog 🦮
U can buy a cheaper futon set from Aeon or Nittori😊 Since u intend to be there for only a year, dont get too much stuff .cos Getting rid of it when u leave is so difficult.
I've been in my condo in the Philippines this past year and I agree! I bought too much stuff and I'm now giving it away before I leave in a couple weeks 😂
Yes I figured out. I had visit for a couple weeks and bought a second futon at nitroi, soooo much cheaper
I haven’t bought much more stuff, you both are right. I’ll soon make an update video
This was hilarious. I love the garbage pile.
Well done on being very practical. I see so many people fill their space up with junk decorations and then have to get rid of it all in a few months. You are so sensible.
I am much older and have never traveled. My house (my second) has lots of things in which family members didn’t need and I didn’t have. It was hard to say no. It’s accumulated over the years. I don’t really want any of it but it’s hard to make the decision to get rid of it in case I need it in the future and because of the sentimental attachment. But really I just want it all gone so my place isn’t all full up. I keep trying to shove it all in a couple of rooms I don’t use so that the rest of the place is more sensible and easier to look after. Don’t get in this trap!
One of your best investments is your washing machine! . Good choice. Im here on holidays and the food here and drinks are so cheap, why would you need to cook hey! Im doing so much videoing and will be putting together my experiences being in japan. If you're happy with minimal things then thats ok too. Great content cheers Cheryl 😊😎🦘🇦🇺
yes that was such a good deal. How was this cheaper than my Futon ? haha. About the cooking, yeah totally , but I'm starting to crave fresh stuff like salad and fruits, which is expensive in a restaurant in Japan. So I'll soon buy plates and stuff for that. I look forward to your Japan Videos!
Just looking at it, it looks like it's the size of my apartment. It's super cool. It's a decent size for one or two persons.
Good luck in what you set out to do.
Another great video! My best advice on your future content... follow your heart! My motto is, I post content for my kids, grandkids, etc to see what my life is like. Post content of your living legacy. Cheers, Katie
"Post content for your kids and grandkids" .. wow that is beautiful advice. Thank you so much. Also thank you for watching :)
Wise idea
3:12 In English, you can call that benefit of two windows a through-draft. A draft that goes through the room
Thank you, that helps a lot. haha Love that. In German we call this "Lüften".
in New York, we call it, "cross ventilation"
I'd say it's called cross-ventilation. Very good for your apartment and your health if you have one.
Love the minimal living my dude, keep it simple! Awesome solution on the balcony also with the extension pole to hang everything. I might steal that myself haha
Keep the content flowing legend 🙋🏽♂️🇯🇵
thanks man :D
I just found your channel and subscribed to your very humble and I'm digging your videos keep it up I'll binge this weekend take care
what lovely interesting content!! i love your laundry solution!! and i look forward to your 'garbage content' lol!! i will never be able to take such an adventure, and i really enjoy experiencing Japanese life through you!! thank you for the polite, clean, calm, content!!
Thanks for the kind words and watching. Where does your interest in japan come from
I just found your channel too. It came up in my recommendations today. I'm not able to travel because of my health and age now. I do love watching videos from all over the world. It makes up for me not being able to travel. I'm looking forward to more videos and good luck with everything you plan to do. 😊
I truly enjoy your nonchalant way of sharing in your videos. I previously watched your move-in video and your interview with Takeshi. At the time, I thought to myself, 'I know that guy!' 😂 I look forward to your videos and the content. I will be moving to Japan next spring, so any information is good. がんばってね。
Thank you so much for the comment and enjoying my videos. Appreciate it. More videos in the making and coming soon :)
Damn!!! That’s a bargain and a good one 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Thank you for sharing this video 👍❤
Im interested in the garbage separation and disposal rules. But also interested in the daily food you eat & where you get it.
Love it , thanks for the support a recommendations. Actually working on some daily regular life vlogs right now.
Dude, it took me like 5 seconds to use google translate to figure out what that text is on the panel in your balcony. You were correct, it's an emergency exit. Here is what it says.
"In case of emergency, you can break this and escape to the next door. Do not place any objects in this area. There are evacuation equipment ahead."
Might be a good idea to hang your laundry elsewhere!
Thanks for looking it up. The other side is blocked with my neighbors plants anyway. Let’s hope for the best 😂
Use laundry sheets. More economical and better for septic 1 box will be equal to prob 4-5 boxes of the powdered detergent.
Interesting. Thanks a lot for the great advice and watching. See you in the next video 🙏🏻
I got a $75 futon from nitori when I first arrived and slept on it for over 2 months until I upgraded to a nice mattress and "bed" as they call it here.
The futon was okay if all you need is sleep but getting a nice mattress really improved my mood and outlook overall.
envious that you don't have much. We live in a large 2 bedroom apt here in Canada. My husband & I have been together 26 years, and have collected so much over the years. Working on purging and sorting things now....hard because my husband has trouble letting go of things. Even if he hasn't seen or used it in 10 years. If I had my way, more than half of it would be gone.
At the entrance where you leave the shoes here in the US it’s called “Foyer” 😅😅😅
@@henrygonzalez7220 foyer sounds definitely fancier haha
Definitely very interested in the garbage recycling video. I'm curious if different areas have different rules because of what processing facilities are available for each area... I suspect they do.
I'm also very interested in _daily_ food. Many content creators show particularly nice places to eat, so a more daily yet still varied meal plan would be very interesting.
Thanks for your comment. Got it, I'll make both videos :D
It's so nice to go grocery shopping and thinking about meal plans here in Japan! As the vegetables are especially fresh and nice and seasonal products get so much display :)
@@kiraku_ni yeah back in Germany I love buying groceries and cooking. I’m just busy as hell in Japan, but I’ll for sure make some time for that too soon
@@bernoGarcia Oh I hope that things will calm down for you here in Japan! It's one of my biggest joys to cook here :D For me, it's really calming, but of course, it also takes some time :/
@@kiraku_ni I miss making salads, so I’ll definitely get into that soon. What do you cook in Japan? Japanese ?
Also, awesome video! Your place looks nice and minimalistic, very comfortable! :D
For future content to produce... well, only you can answer that, but I will mention that I went off Abroad in Japan a bit because his stuff became unrelatable. While he was doing basic stuff it was fascinating, but when he started going on rich yachts and hitting the fancy tourist spots it got a bit boring.
Tokyo Lens does amazing content, check him out if you havn't already.
Talking of which, he's done a couple videos about digging around the 'Hard Off' range of shops, which are basically second-hand stuff. Might be able to get cost-effective things in them, with some digging?
Thanks so much for the advice. I totally feel this. I think Abroad in Japan is a great and entertaining channel but it has become a bit too "sensational" for me. (Which is very good when you are new to Japan and know nothing). I might try a few "sensational" videos here and there, but this wouldn't add much value in my opinion because there are already great creators doing that. I want to add a different side to the "Japan content" field.
Tokyo lens I have only checked out a few videos so far but I'll dig more into that for inspiration. About the "hard off" idea, I actually visited a "second hand shop" to get a chair for my desk. Video is in the editing and will come soon.
Again thanks for taking the time.
I'm jusrtcatching up on your videos.....I'm very impressed with your minimal apt. and your life style. I'm also a mininalist. I think the apt is well set up and homey...... I use a similar laundry situation in california, USA and I think it's great. FYI, I'm fortunate that I can afford an elaborate laundry; however why? It's just one more appliance that can break down and cost me hundreds........With this type of washer, you can just replace a washer for around 100 bucks. I think you will enjoy kitchen area more when you set up corner bench seat and table....maybe a TV.....What I saw of your photos, they look amazing.
@@tjc685 thanks for watching , glad you enjoy it ;)
I just found your channel, great stuff 😊
Nitori! if you're on a budget then Nitori is the place to go for household Items.
That seems like a great place to live. Thank you for your consideration. You have more figured out than you might think.
Thank you for the kind words
Hi. I just subscribed from Australia. I watched your move in vlog and now this one. I’m 66 btw. I would definitely buy a small table and a chair for the kitchen, probably folding ones, then you could move them around to the other room and also put them on the balcony if you want to sit out there and study or eat. Also if you want to eat or cook something you can use your kitchen. I would definitely buy at least 1 cooking pot or fry pan, and basic plate, cup, utensils etc. You never know if you could be unwell one day and you could just use those to make and eat a basic meal. Noodles, eggs, or a hot drink. You can boil water in the saucepan, or get a small kettle. Also please buy some basic first aid things, even just a packet of bandaids and pain tablets. There’s nothing worse than having to drag yourself out to get something when you are sick. Best of luck to you. Wish I had done this when I was young!
Thanks for watching. The video is a bit older and I got myself cooking utensils in the meantime. The first aid thing I had to learn the hard way, cu5 my finger while cooking on a Sunday night , I had to walk to the hospital. Finger is fine but it was not a good experience, I have a first aid kit now.
@@bernoGarcia Good to hear. 😁 I forgot it was a few months old, I was just being a mum I guess… 😂😂😂
Looks cozy!
It is, thank you 🙏🏻
The door in your veranda is an emergency exit, you can break it though. You have to keep the space away from any objects that will block your way out.
I figured out so. Neighbor on the other side has it blocke anyway. Guess I'll have to climb down to the neighbor haha
I love your apartment! Not too small. Did the washer have English instruction at all? Thanks!
Again thanks for the comment. No English instructions. But I took it as a good practice to learn some new vocabulary.
I will take every video about everyday life, that I could get. That means, the garbage recycling one, too!
Interesting to see how people want the "daily life" stuff, before I started RUclips I thought people will want the "sensational" ... "3 things to do..... I survived on 20$....kind of videos". Thanks for your comment, garbage video will come haha
@@bernoGarcia I think, there are more people, who want to know the "daily life stuff", than you think. How to recycle in Japan, what to observe if you want to get rid of bulk trash, what do you need to think of if you want to rent an apartment in Japan and so on is much more interesting than the one millionth video about "10 top places in Japan", "How to flirt/date in Japan", etc.
@@KardoganLR Thanks, this is very encouraging. I'll keep making the "regular" Videos then ahah xD
Yes that is an emergency escape. If there is a fire in the building. You need to kick that down to get to the balcony where you can either climb or slide down. Depending on the setup with your building. The owner of the YT channel A Micro Apartment Life showed what is needed to do in a couple of his videos. Usai has alot of videos showing micro and mini apartments.
I live in northern Minnesota. Though when I lived in the TC. I remember my late ex mil hanging clothes outside in the winter. Also, in the coldest area of Russia. They hang their clothes in -75 degree weather outside.
Thanks for watching. My neighbour has blocked the other side with big plants anyway. Let’s hope for the best haha
@@bernoGarcia You could talk to the landlord about the blockage. So the Landlord can reprimand the renter of that unit.
Will be waiting for the Garbage separating tutorial.
Thanks so much. Yes definitely gotta do that otherwise I'll just put a blanket over my garbage and use it as couch haha.
Your One Piece figurines are awesome! I have the same Usopp!!
Yeeeeeah, usopp is the best.
Just stumbled upon your channel. Love the lifestyle. Not for me since I like having too much junk 😅 sending you greetings from the Caribbean island of St. Maarten 🤗
Wow the Caribbean islands, would love to see them one day. Thanks for watching
Just subscribe from the Philippines. You are lucky your apartment is huge complete all you need.
Yes I am blessed with this apartment. Thanks for watching. Would love to go to philippines one day. Seems like a great place with great food.
I didn't see a refrigerator in the first vid or this vid.
Is there no fridge? How do you keep milk and perishables?
Get yourself a nice foldable chair for your balcony. Make yourself comfortable, it’s your HOME!!
Great video and very inspiring. I’m currently learning German and I’d love to live in Germany for a year. However I am not young so it may not happen. 🤷♀️ Or maybe it will! 😊 Anyway, thank you for the inspiration.
Oh you are learning German? Interesting! Since when? How difficult do you think it is? And yes, please visit Germany it's great. I recommend Berlin and Hamburg. Don't let age stop you please.
@@bernoGarcia Yes.. I started last year but had to stop and restarted a couple of months ago. I’m just using an audio book but I found out there’s PDF’s to use with it so hopefully it will progress some more. I think it’s confusing sometimes but most of it makes sense to me. Remembering it is another thing all together! Hopefully I will get to Germany sometime in the future. Thanks for your recommendations 🙏🏼
@@joanneh6879 sounds awesome . Don’t worry about speed. I also paused learning Japanese for a couple of years. The path is the aim. Have fun with it and thanks for watching
Perhaps you should watch vloggers currently posting about living in Japan. In Tokyo and suburbs, particularly. They teach a lot and their styles appeal to multigenerational and multicultural communities. I’m a 73 year old expectant grandmother who has gotten my 46 year old Chicagoan City son, my daughter-in-law and their friends, hooked on their vlogs.
Hey thanks for the comments. I actually did a lot before coming to Japan. Love to watch other creators. Always a big inspiration. Thanks a lot for sharing my Videos appreciate it.
You’ve got to eat well and sleep well. My favorite futon is wool wrapped, it’s a little stiff but super comfortable. Why move the futon?The Japanese have some odd ideas on food…
Thanks for watching, the futon turned out to be very comfy ☺️
What reasons did make you study japanese? Nice video.. I like learning differences in living abroad in different countries. All the best 😊
Thanks for the comment. I came to Japan the first time in 2017 as an exchange student in Uni. Fell in love in the culture and language then. Trying to become good at Japanese. What do you like about Japan? Thanks for watching
A day in life would be nice, also with ehat you eat. PS: Which kind of visa do you have and how long do you plan to stay in Japan. Sorry if you answered, but I just discovered your channel 😊
hey Lukas, thanks a lot for your comment and watching the video. I came here on a student visa to study Japanese at a language school. I have the VISA for 1 year. What's gonna happen after that I don't know yet. Also thanks for the video recommendations
It usually takes 6-7 years to be fluent in a second/third language. 😅 But a year in the country gets you off to a very good start.
Hey thanks for your comment. Japanese is actually my 4th language. And I’ve already lived for a year in Japan many years ago. I’m pretty confident to improve a lot this year 💪🏻thanks for watching. What you like about Japan ?
I have learned a lot about living in Japan (both by Japanese and Filipino vloggers) simply by watching vlogs on this subject. Perhaps a suggestion may be to watch them as well. Please take this advice from a 73 year aged American woman who also hopes to study Japanese. Someday soon. 😊
Hey great to hear you want to learn Japanese. It's a very rewarding experience give it a try.
1. Not "barbaric" at all! I would do it 1000% no question.
2. Yes, make the content you want, your way... that's why we're here and others will find you too.
Thanks for the kind words and watching ☺️
New subscriber here. Love ❤ your style of blogging. Looking forward to how they recycle in japan, buying a refrigerator? Internet wifi price?, how you pay for electricity, buying food in japan$$$, cooking german food😂, eating out in japan, living in Japan and how the Japanese feel about thier country and lots more. 🎉. Also keep it to a minimum i feel that you could go to another good safe country, another good safe area and find a similar cheap affordable small apartment to show us 💡How to live for cheap in different areas of the 🌎. Just an idea but i think your channel could go far with what "YOU DO". Because it is not how it is done...., its always HOW it was done. You did a great job. Thanks for sharing.
You are so very sweet & I think the way you have set up your drying rack & pole is simply excellent (but is it allowed?). Best of Luck!🍀🕊🤞🏻
I love your vlog, so well done. I’m older- what do you think of an old American nurse moving to Japan with minimal knowledge of Japanese? Is this even possible or just insane? 😂
In my opinion everything is possible. What does even older mean? I’ve seen people 50+ coming to Japan. Most people will live to a hundred with Modern medicine. There is pleeeeeeenty of time. If it’s what your heart tells you to do and you have a chance to do it, go for it !! Language is key in Japan thou, so start studying if you haven’t. Good luck
Your channel is vey very interesting, you r doing a great job. My name is Henry, question not sure how did you got the power to your apartment 😂😂😂😂
@@henrygonzalez7220 hey Henry welcome to my channel. Thanks for watching. I found a switch later that turned on the electricity in the entire apartment . That was new to me. In Germany you have electricity from the moment you step into the apartment . Have you been to Japan ?
Notice you don't have a fridge. 😮. So eating out ,or take home, is kind of necessary.
I would love to live there.
Tell me how ?
Dam that is a very small place to live in. My flat UK South is 2 times bigger and I still find my place to being to small. Guess I should learn how to live in a minimal way like you and most of the Japanese do. Wish I did not buy so much crap for my flat, but now I have all of it, I just can't seem to get rid of any of it. No I am not a junk collector, my floor space is open in all areas, its the furnishings and books (3000+ books) and 800+ DVD's that takes up most of the space.
Well done in starting this channel and look forward to seeing how you recycle your stuff in Japan, as here, recycling is not that good at all, most people do not care about recycling at all, which makes sense as loads of plastics with the no.2 or 3 on them can not yet be fully recycled in the UK.
Hey thanks a lot for your comment and support. Same, when I lived in Germany I had a lot of stuff too. Which is not bad, having an everything make a place comfortable. At the same time having little makes me personally feel more "free". I guess finding a balance would be the best right?
Have you been to Japan? What interests you about Japan?
@@bernoGarcia Girlfriend is Japanese and was born there, visit about three times a year to stay with her dad, mother, aunt, older sister and her gran in one house deep in Nagoya.
Air drying your clothes is best -- a dryer ages fabrics because of how hot the dryer gets. Air drying your clothes will make them stay 'newer looking' longer. When using a dryer the dyes in the fabric fade quickly and become dull.
Here's a hack that I use: When hanging your wet clothes on the hangers -- give all of the seams (where all of the pieces of fabric have been sewn together) a little stretching but do not pull too hard because you can stretch them too far and the threads can break and that will cause them to come 'unsewn'. Once you get the hang of stretching the seams it will be easy.
I can hardly believe that this apartment is only $400/month!! I live in a suburb of Los Angeles, CA, USA and rents are so unbelievably high here!!
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Der große Pluspunkt an dem ganzen ist, so lernt man wieder, minimalistischer zu leben. Ich lebe seit fast 10 Jahren in der gleichen Wohnung und es ist erschreckend, wie viel Blödsinn sich ansammelt xD
Gebe ich dir totaaaaal recht. Ich habe in Deutschland schon in mehreren Wohnungen gewohnt, und jedesmal wenn ich ausziehe merke ich wie viel unnötigen kram ich habe den ich gar nicht benutze. Danke fürs reinschauen!
Ja, es ist echt schwer das simpel zu halten, und wenn man dann noch kleine Kinder hat umso schwieriger. Man muss ständig dran bleiben und es bestmöglich reduzieren und Sachen immer wieder überdecken, aussortieren oder auf Kleinanzeigen verkaufen.
I wouldn't care so much about how thick the mattress is, but I do care about being elevated off the ground, the older you get the more of a pain it is to get off the ground. I dont know how the japanese do it!
Do they have combo washer/dryers you can use? In the winter it would be hard to get the clothes dry. I am from St.Louis, Missouri
Hey thanks for your comment and watching the video. Yes you can buy such combo machines. I don't have one , so I look forward to the struggle haha.
I totally agree less is best ....😊
New subscriber here! Lovin' your channel so far 👍Just a suggestion here...why not rent an apartment without a kitchen? Seeing's how you do not use or need one, it would save you money! Otherwise, keep up the good work!
I really think its a wonderful place great space for the $ .
Think so too, im Lucky, thanks for watching
the garbage struggle is real. I also live in Fukuoka 😂 5:47
Great man, same city! What brought you to Fukuoka?
haha, I m a girl. came here to work at a Japanese IT services company.
@@lmzette I’m so sorry 😰how is life in Fukuoka. How long have you been living here ?
I started living here from 1st of April. So I can relate alot to your situation 😂 I also have a corner in my kitchen where I stacked cardboards and plastic. haha I hope I can get them to a recycling center soon. Also, another similarity is that I also don't have much furniture yet. Im trying to keep it simple and economical. I would like to find a sofa tho. So if you have any recommendations for where to find affordable furniture in Fukuoka, I would really appreciate it 😂
@@lmzette oh April too? So did you come for school or something? I recommend リサイクルマート just type it into Google maps. Like 15 mins by bike from Hakata station. I actually got my laundry machine there. Where are you from ?
i would need more padding on the floor for that bed!!
"Bitte platzieren Sie nichts in der näher dieses Bereichs" Ich glaube das ist eine Fluchttür für dich. Trotzdem ehe ungünstig da ^^; Minimalistisch und Ordentlich. Manch einer wünscht sich so was für zuhause.
Ja hast du vollkommen recht, hoffen wir das beste und es gibt keine Notsituation. danke fürs einschalten. Was interessiert dich an Japan sonst noch so?
@@bernoGarcia Kein Problem 👋
Ich mag die Kultur und die Religion, aber auch das Essen und die Landschaft. Wir waren letztes Jahr zur Hochzeitsreise in Kyoto. Wir fliegen noch Mal hin, wenn es die aktuelle politische Lage zu lässt.
@@tshania_wingumega!! Herzlichen Glückwunsch
Very nice , I’m all the in Hawaii . I am Japanese but never been there
I'm so curious about Japanese in Hawaii, I have never been to Hawaii. Thanks for watching
is the washing machine washing well?
yes it washes surprisingly well.
Bonito apartamento 😉
An apartment that size in my home state of Colorado, USA would cost $1200 a month! 😱
Where is your fridge? Did I miss it?
how much is the desk?
Good question, don’t remember. It was under 200$ thou. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
thats exactly how i sleep on the floor in my japan apartment, cheap, no bed frame!
riiiiight??! It's enough. What city in Japan do you live in and what brought you to Japan?
@@bernoGarciaichinomiya city~ i loved japan so i went to study and work there
@@asuranrocks oh between Kyoto and Tokyo right ? Totally agree life here feels great . Wish you all the best , thanks for watching
The Electricity is on...Hope he got a washer/dryer.....That bed is ok for now...but hope he buy a futon off Amazon that is like a little couch...If he has company where will they sit...
Yes i got a washer, i dry my stuff outside on the balcony, haven’t upgraded my futon, been using it for almost 10 months and love it
Das ist ja voll cool. Möchte in der Zukunft auch nach Japan ziehen, fliege in 21Tagen zum ersten mal nach Japan und bin super aufgeregt.
Hole momentan mein Abitur nach um danach zu studieren, ist bestimmt recht schwierig einen Job zu finden als "Ausländer" in Japan oder?
Hey danke für dein Kommentar. Voll geil dass du nach Japan gehst. Welche Städte genau. Wenn du sowieso nach Japan ziehen willst und auch studieren möchtest, empfehle ich dir entweder dein ganzen Studium in Japan zu machen oder zumindest ein Auslandssemester an einer Japanischen Uni. Da gibt es viele Möglichkeiten und auch Stipendien. Grüße
Why not get a necklace microphone instead of a handheld one? Also, a small microwave and some microwave urptensils will be hseful. You can make tea, coffee, cook rice, steam vegetables etc. Warm food as well. A draining board for your washed cup, mug, plates too.
I’m trying to imagine sleeping with the windows open where i live. Spiders, snakes, mosquitoes, moths… You wouldn’t be able to move for bugs.
Totally get it, my parents are from Ecuador and I've spent there quite some time. No windows open there at night either haha
Get a table, chairs, sofa fridge and bowls not plates) utensils and a microwave, and upgrade the bed, what if you "get lucky", you need better 😁
Thanks for watching. Upgraded a futon to a thicker one, love sleeping on the floor :)
sag mal lieber berno, wie kam es denn dazu das du in japan sesshaft wurdest oder eher gesagt überhaupt die möglichkeit dazu hattest? sieht mir auf den ersten blick vielleicht von einem karriere bedingten hintergrund design & photography related aus. liebe grüße & wünsche dir alles gute in der welt :)
Hallo gothodoxy,
danke für dein Kommentar. Ehrlich gesagt gar nicht Arbeit related. Ich bin in Deutschland Video Cutter (Remote), weshalb ich meine Arbeit überall mitnehmen kann. Ich bin momentan in einer Japanischen Sprachschule in Japan. Habe also ein Studentenvisum für 1 Jahr. Mein Ziel ist es die Sprache so gut es geht zu erlernen. Ob ich nach dem Jahr mein Visum verlängere und die Schule ein weiteres Jahr besuche oder was anderes in Japan mache, oder nach Deutschland zurückkehre steht noch in den Sternen. :)
Woher kommt dein Interesse für Japan?
Esperate un momento! Your name is Hispanic, your accent sounds Hispanic, you are from Germany….and bought a place in Japan?
I think you won me! I am from Cuban parents, born and raised in Australia and live in Miami 😂😮
Hey Celia thanks for watching. Well my parents migrated from Ecuador to Germany, where I grew up since I was 2 years old. And now I moved to Japan for 1,5 years to learn the language (1 year left). haha.
@ SPECTACULAR! What an amazing journey! Thank you for answering my comment 💙🦋😊
@@celiastarot of course, thank you for checking my channel
What is cost of electric and water?
Electricity and water and internet all together onether 100
Did it have a refrigerator?
Don’t be shy friend 👀 what’s you camera setup 📸 🎥
How did you survive with $20? I would like to know. Show the night life in Japan and other interesting things.
I spent like 3000Yen a day here on food which is like 20$ round about yeah. Working on regular life in Japan vlogs right now, there I will incorporate the cost of food. Stay tuned. Thanks for watching.
Is good 😅
what do you do for work in japan?
I’m a full time language student at a Japanese school and remote video editor for clients back in Germany.
man you need a coffee machine lol. I could not live without my coffee in the morning.
haha I use not having a coffee machine as an excuse to discover new coffee places every day
WOW! Only $400! How did you get the electricity turned on? We lived in Osaka and had a smaller old Japanese 1 room apartment with a Japanese squat toilet separate!!! SO you are very MODERN MAN! Lucky! Nihon go musakashi??? I failed to learn the language...but I married a Japanese woman Matsuko who was eager to learn/improve her English.
Oooh, one big mistake! When you move into a Japanese apratment you buy little bottles of dish soap or something similar and go door to door and introduce yourself and get to know who your neighbors are!!!
ANOTHER VIP THING: thatwall with all the Kanji on it is the door/cover to a ladder for you to be able to escape in an emergency--Matsuko told me that!!! SO...move your rack to dry clothing to somewhere else! ALSO ask someone to tell you HOW to open it!
I have never been to Fukoka--what is it like? Large advanced city? PLZ MAKE COMPARISONS TO GERMANY!
Maybe that $400 rent is special for students?
Are you hoping to become a movie director...or film editor?
RSVP Why did you decide to study NIHON GO? Are you allowed to work? Teaching German or English?
PS I was alone like you just for a short while when I was teaching English in Matsue-shi, Shimane-ken...
Harry Brooks, Gaithersburg, Maryland
ps SMILING after enjoying your moving in video and then afterward...
Cómo fue el trámite para que te conectaran la electricidad? @bernogarcia
I used to sleep on the floor, don't like beds. Too soft. Now that I am older (you young bastards call me elderly) getting up from the floor is difficult, so I sleep on a cot.
Adding a small fridge is a good idea, don't have to go out in bad weather. Also in the long run can save a few dollars (Euros or yen) eating a few meals a week at home. This way you can make one or more meals out more extravagant.
When you do leave offer to sell the items you are not taking to them, post in the building entry if permitted. If not permitted a flier left at the apartment doors. They would appreciate getting needed items at a low price. The place you bought the used items would buy them back from you at a price they could make a profit.
Thanks for watching and all the great recommendations. I have actually not bought much more since i moved in. Love the minimalist life. I added another futon layer to make it a bit more comfortable. But definitely learned that beds are overrated. While the few months I ate out every meal, in the meantime I eat at home every evening (breakfast and lunch still outside). Also got a small refrigerator yes.
Oh yeah, I'm absolutely here for the trash convo to come haha
Will definitely come, thanks for watching
I guess I asked your about “electricity” too soon in your “episode 1” !!!
Amazon?
Amazon ?
Mosquitos isn't a problem?
Not yet haha . We will see
@@bernoGarcia Why not yet ? Summer on Japan is almost over .