Tour of our Japanese Apartment: Part One

Brian and I thought we'd share what it's like for a young US couple to live in a Japanese apartment here in Tokyo. Although people often observe that it is small and cramped, we find it to be cozy and efficient. Although, if you need space from each other you pretty much have to leave! lol.

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[juki0h]

how much you pay a month? in US dollars

[ladylaurajones]

@juki0h This was student housing so it was more expensive but I'd say it worked out to about $1,200 USD a month. The apartment we rented later on that was actually a bit bigger was about 1,100 a month and in Nerima-ku (more convenient to where we worked at the time).

[morrissteven]

You probably already know by now, but there are nets people usually put in their catcher in the sink. You can get them at the 100 yen shops. They're usually light blue. It makes it easier to clean up.

[ladylaurajones]

@morrissteven Thanks! Yeah we figured it out after a few weeks, but it was one of those things that wasn't apparent to me right away. lol.

[donalduck815]

Nice apartment you have....did you get it furnished? Also do you teach English in Japan? i am looking into coming over for a teaching job...any tips will help....cool shower room btw!!

[ladylaurajones]

@donalduck815 Thanks! Yeah we got it partially furnished. It was a really nice apartment. I miss it already! (we just moved this past weekend to a new place. I'll have to upload, as it's much smaller and more interesting. lol) If you're coming over for a teaching job the best thing I can suggest is research your school, make sure you'll be making enough to cover all your expenses, and LEARN JAPANESE! It's definitely helpful the more Japanese I learn every day.

[snowman358]

ew share bath water...i dont think so..

[Greatersend]

Is it mandatory to take your shoes off in your own apartment..I mean do you follow that tradition rule? My house is mopped twice a week and I live in New York, but still....lol.

[ntabonkerleo]

its pretty nice apt

[randi79331]

BEAUTIFUL place. I left a comment after watching part 2.

[TheMasqueraid]

about how much is the apartment a month? do you guys work in japan?