We moved from a 20 year “old” Japanese apartment (mansion マンション) to a new 3-storey house (~1000 sq. ft.) about a year ago. These are the differences we noticed, both good and bad.
Posts Tagged‘house’
LWIF EP64: How We Furnished Our New Japanese Home
Come join us as we give a tour of our newish Japanese home and show how we furnished it. For example, did you know that a new home doesn’t come with heating, cooling, or most of the lights? Our home is located in Tokyo and in a style I’ve heard called a pencil home (straight up).
LWIF EP60: Brand New Japanese House Tour
Ever wondered what a brand new Japanese house looks like? Well, join me on a complete guided tour of a new home in Edogawa, Tokyo, Japan. Special thanks Sanshin Realty (http://www.sanshin-k.net/) for showing me around (not a sponsored video, in case you’re wondering). Patrons who support these mini-docs! https://www.patreon.com/lifewhereimfrom Nephew and wife for doing translations. And I shouldn’t forget John Daub from Only in Japan who assisted me on the shoot. Check out his channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/ONLYinJAPANWAORYU What are new homes like where you’re from?
LWIF EP59: How an Average Family in Tokyo can Buy a New Home
Coming to Japan from Canada (and the crazy housing market that is Vancouver), I was surprised to find out that the average family could afford a brand new house, even in the city of Tokyo. In this video I explore how this is possible. Thanks to all my patrons who support me making mini-docs like this!
LWIF EP32: What a Japanese Apartment is Like
Aiko finally gives you a tour of our Japanese apartment. Did you know that in Japan they call some apartments mansions?
LWIF EP20: What a Very Old Japanese House is Like
Aiko and Shin visit their Great Uncle’s house and pay respects to their ancestors. The house has a storehouse (kura) that may or may not have hidden treasures as well as a separate house just for guests.
LWIF EP11: A Japanese and half Japanese Kid Draw their Homes, Families, and Favourite Animals
Hello World! What do the drawings of a Japanese and half Japanese kid look like? Is it like manga? Find out as Aiko and her cousin draw their homes, families, and favourite animals.
LWIF EP3: Squeezing Between Homes in Tokyo, Japan
Hello World! Space is tight in Tokyo. Japanese houses can be small in comparison to North American homes, but what’s even smaller is the spaces between them. A good amount of homes in Tokyo don’t have yards, or if they do, they’re quite tiny.