Migrating to another country can be quite a shock.

From culture to food to language – things are just far different than you’re used to. Plus, the cost of living can be an extreme challenge, especially the groceries, transportation, and rent. One country that might be more expensive than you thought is Japan.

Norm Nakamura is an online content creator who often features Japan.

Norm said in one of his vlogs that he decided to move to Japan to challenge himself to be in a new place with a different culture. Through the years that he stayed there, he grew to love Japan. The downside, however, is he missed too many important occasions and milestones of his family and friends back home.

But Norm made the most out of this stay so far.

He created various channels to share his experience in Japan. His YouTube Channel, Tokyo Lens, is just one of those channels. And for this video, he featured the tiniest luxury apartment in Tokyo and gave his viewers a little tour of the place. Plus, an interview with a resident to show how he utilized the space.

The moment he got inside the unit, it gave an idea of how tiny this apartment is.

The entrance was small, but there was ample storage for shoes and clothes at the top. There’s even a space where you can insert your washer since all the fittings are ready for it. A few steps in, and you’ll see the kitchen with an induction cooker and sink.

One thing that Norm was so amazed about was the separate toilet and bath.

He said that usually, he would find apartments in Tokyo with a combined toilet and bath. This is normal for most bathrooms in our homes, right? But with tiny apartment spaces such as these, it can be quite a hassle to fit yourself in and do your business. That’s why he loved this part so much.

He stepped inside a much bigger vacant room.

It has ample space, big enough for a tiny apartment. The expansive windows bring in enough light to brighten the entire unit. There are also provisions to hang some clothes.

The biggest surprise is the loft area which also has ample space.

According to Norm, this space is supposedly a bedroom. However, it can’t comfortably fit a tall guy like him! You also can’t stand upright, but that’s what most loft spaces are like.

Then, Norm visited Kouki Tomita, who showed how he utilized the space in his apartment.

Like Norm, Kouki also loved the separate toilet and bath of the unit. We think this must be unique in Japanese apartments since even a native like Kouki found this as something special.

Kouki showed Norm how we switched things up in his apartment.

Instead of the common area, he transferred his bed and clothes downstairs since he grew tired of climbing up and down the loft each time.

He used the loft area for exercise and entertainment.

Kouki has a few exercise and training gear up there that doesn’t require him to stand in full heigh. He also uses the loft area for entertainment to watch movies or play games using his mini projector.

Overall, the place may be tiny but is very much livable. It’s relatively affordable, too.

According to Norm, units that big in that area would usually cost a thousand dollars a month, considering that they’re older units. These new and tiny luxury apartments range from ¥70,000 to ¥80,000 ($650) per month.

What a great bargain, indeed!

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Source: Tokyo Lens YouTube Channel, Tokyo Lens Facebook Page