Inside a $13 Million Ultra Luxury Condo in Tokyo | Japanese Apartment Tour 

It was very nice of Chris and Sharla to let you show us their new home. It’s really beautiful.

"And another beautiful painted painting by Shingo Francis..." Shows a blank piece of paper.

"Another beautifully painted painting" *gestures to white square*

Even if I had the money, I would not pay for the "paintings".

Those Shingo Francis "paintings" are hilarious.

I like it very much, probably one of my favourite properties so far (although the "art" is probably a joke from the artist that rich people didn't understand), but it's funny that a 300m² apartment has such a tiny kitchen. Put a microwave, a coffee maker, a toaster and a rice cooker there and you don't even have enough space to chop a carrot.

It has a strong ‘unhomey’ feel Like the complete opposite of a ‘homey/lived in’ feel

My only problem is that the kitchen has not enough preparation areas and this is a major issue. It's like a 1-1.5 meters in the kitchen. Considering that there are two fridges and two ovens, I have almost no room to prepare all my foods, this is the least least thought out part of the design. I'd rather have a single fridge, a wine cooler, an oven and a longer counter than this set up. Either that or an island counter should have been installed instead of the kitchen lattices.

This has the feel of a museum piece instead of an inviting home; beautiful but stark.

Looks like an office building lobby. If it wasn't for the expensive land, this would more than 10 times cheaper.

I thought French "painting" is the definition of scam but fool me Japanese "painting" is also joining the theme. 😂😂

It is always such fun to see German dishwashers and cooking plates as a staple for a high-quality kitchen😅 for me is a German it’s kind of common😅

This is the first time I see walk in closet connected directly to bathroom. Wouldn't it create problem if say, condensation from the bathroom to enter the closet and ruin the clothing?

Awesome video again! But the problem I have with all those luxurious Japanese apartments (in this and other videos) is that basically it's about size and location. The interior is usually quite standard for a nice place in - let's say - Europe, but nothing special. And they all usually lack soul. It's something that an ambassador of a big country might get in their 4 years stay in Tokyo. It's more places to show off than to live in. This place is marketed by the Kengo Kuma name, but to be honest I wouldn't but it even if I had the money. The exterior is just hideous. And the interior is just okay, or not so functional in places (kitchen is too small). The "art" on the walls must be a joke lol So yeah, you pay $13M for 300m2 in Kita-senju. Not for the amazing house.

I come for the properties... but I stay for the socks!

I think this is the first property I see in your channel with multiple bathroom. Kinda mind boggling how it needs to be at this price point to have en suite.

Those rock walls are absolutely gorgeous!

Awesome video! I had the pleasure of working with Kengo Kuma and his team when i was an intern on a project we were collaborating on. He defs inspired my love of wood and Japanese architecture

What a nice grey underground bunker.

Quite a beautiful place, my favourite part is probably the lightwell, it'd be easy for the "basement" to feel dark and gloomy, but this has probably more natural light than 99% of other apartments in tokyo.

Lol...loave the paintings 😂. Thks r the idea...running to the nearest bookshop to get glazed paper to hang on my walls😅

I think the condo has a bad design. Kengo Kuma may be a very good architect for stadiums or large structures, but house design is not his forte. The iron bars around the house give me the feeling of being in a prison. Kengo Kuma could use this idea for other public structures, but it’s not suitable for a house. The bathrooms are horrible. For a $13m+ house, I would expect more luxurious bathrooms. The colors of the furniture and wallpaper are unappealing; there is too much cream and yellow. A little bit of black or grey would give a much more luxurious feeling. Overall, it doesn’t feel like a very expensive house. Yes, the ceilings are high and the single-pane walls are nice, but these are not the most creative design ideas. With that potential in my hands, i would try to do much more. I think Kengo Kuma has stopped working hard due to his age and is letting his name speak for itself.

Hi Alex , i wanted to thank you to do some Collab with french youtuber it was nice to see you there even if you don't speak french , Japanese can reunite people !!! And thx as always for you're great video!!!

Im begging you please upload more often. I really love Japanese interior design and also your presentation on each of the videos.

Gorgeous! What a beautiful property. If I lived there I’d probably spend all my time in that master bathroom/ walk-in closet.

I loved this property! It’s too expensive for what it is tho, the kitchen is very small, but I really liked a the designs of the bedrooms, how all of them have a walking wardrobe and their own shower/toilet. Love that there is a lot of glass used it makes this house look more open and has plenty of natural light. Kitchen is really small, they can extend it tho, just move those rails and make it open plan, put a central island for cooking and chopping. Then it will be a perfect family home

Love the "beautifully painted painting" joke ;) (It is very elegant though.)

Very nice video in details and presentation! Amazing!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Sometimes when i see fancy art i just think to myself... Well i could be a high end artist!😅

This house was astonishing!

Y'all show up to hear him present the house and imagine what it would be like to afford it. I show up to hear him say "your friends" and imagine what it's like to have friends.

This is by far the most gorgeous place you've shown! Those ceilings are insane, especially the single pane walls of glass at 8:15

Awesome video; thank you for making it. IMO, the kitchen and upstairs bedroom are underwhelming. The whole downstairs is beautiful and functional. Thanks again for showing us different properties in Japan.

Proper nice transition at 1:58 !

I love most of kengo kuma's works, but even if I were a millionaire, I would never buy this house.

Thanks for the tour!

Gives a feel of ‘museum’, more than a home !

I love this place! great design!

I'd love to see more independent homes in japan

The "paintings" in the house are an absolute scam 😂

I was waiting for you to "take a headder" down that smooth stepped staircase in socks. Great content.

I really love this space, the light is amazing 😊 how beautiful materials and the stone wall is just gorgeous! only tiny minus, is the bathroom upstairs. You wouldnt want guest to go through a walk in closet, to get to the toilet. Plus clothes would get damp, hanging next to bathrooms, even with good ventilation.

Thank You for this video.

Very nice place. Thank you for the video

nicely done.. finally a modern home with western caliber of look and feel

The theme is very relaxing... 😊

thats incredible

Location, location, location. Love the prison-like coziness, the beach towel and blank canvas art, and the display kitchen. The emperor's new clothes admiration pushes it over the top. Normally I love Japanese style and architecture but; that building is just daring you NOT to like it. Big names involved receives nothing but big praise naturally.

Finally, a condo that has something to backup the price, great location.

Thanks Alex, glad to know I could afford this condo, in The Sims 4.

Perfect 👊👊

It’s beautiful. But, I can’t get over the fact that 13 million and you get half at street level and half basement level. I wonder what the properties on the upper floors are like?

I would totally live here 🥺

I always stay in Kitasando when I visit Tokyo, it's just a cozy neighborhood but close to Shinjuku/Shibuya

10:20 My man has framed a piece of paper

Hi Alex! Could you possibly do a series where you use a different budget level for each video? Like “what you can get in Tokyo for under $1000\140,000¥, $2000/275,000¥, $3000\410,000¥ $5000\680,000¥. Then for each budget level, show like 3 places: one in prime location (center of city), one mid way from the center, and lastly, one in the out skirts?? That would be so awesome to see what you can get! Oops- sorry. I just read the description of your channel. My suggestion does not scream “most exclusive” properties. But it still would be cool to see.

A massive kitchen with full-size Fridges and two ovens and a full stove. Luxury indeed for Tokyo

So I’ve been watching your channel for a month or so now and I’m really a big fan! One thing I’m curious about when it comes to these Japanese homes is why they all have single sinks in the kitchen? I’m a 40 year old American and I’ve only ever had double sinks in every place I’ve ever lived. And even in other homes I’ve visited or seen, they almost always have double sinks. The single sinks just seem strange and less useful than doubles. Other differences like lack of ovens and dryers, the shoe closets, the shower/bath setups, etc… I understand these. But the kitchen sink things just throws me for a loop lol. If I ever bought a place like these, the first thing I’d do is convert the single sink to a double sink. Anyway, love the channel. Keep up the good work!

Magnificent

Beautiful it's a luxury homes 🙏

That kitchen has basically no prep space, seems more for show than actually cooking

While overall this place is not my vibe I do love a lot of the little design choices that would be nice to incorporate into a more modest space.

Soon, in the near future. I'll be able to splurge on myself with a condo in Tokyo. I just have to get this startup MVP going.

hermosa, y elegante gracias

Wow finally ensuite washrooms for all the rooms.

so nice to see Pewdiepie doing tours of his house in Japan for us 😇

Nice interior decor! It's a pity though that the sizeable bedrooms are located at the basement with merely a view of a stone wall. Privacy, yes, but having a view would be more stunning

What a Beautiful Home ❤

breh alex there was some comedy potential with the window

amazing place only the kitchen is kinda lacking for 13mil

I have ovens like that, one of them is a combi microwave/oven. the other is a steamer oven. saves a lot of space when space is limited

Very tastefully designed, but for this price range, buyer are more interested in high-rise apartments with views such as Tokyo tower or Imperial Palace

One word MOLD ….Kita, Hokusai you sound new here to Japan

If I had a lot of money… Lovely serene apartment. We have a car elevator in my building, it is kind of fun.🙃

The wallpaper looks better than those paintings so those are the first things I'd remove. The only one I'd ever even consider putting up is the very first red painting which appears to have some resemblence of thought behind it but it ultimately feels like a wallpaper too. The rest are literally a 7 year olds paintings

I‘ll probably never understand the reputation of Miele products outside Germany. They used to be high quality like 30 years ago, but nowadays they’re (at least among literally everyone I know) rather infamous for breaking easily and being so freaking eco friendly that they basically don’t do their job anymore (like a tumble dryer that runs for 5 hours and the laundry is still wet). I‘m starting to wonder, if there are different production lines. 🤔

kitchen island would be cool

It's beautiful, and the video is in very good taste, but I can't remove from my mind that key parts of the house are below street level. Tokyo is just 40 meters above sea level, which seems like the perfect home for a horror story.

Somewhere, in an alternate reality, I'm living my best life in this house in Japan. That's the only thing keeping me going in THIS sad, broke life.

the art is a feature and contributes to the price, madness.10:18 - oh wait, it doesn't it's extra LOL

I assume not, but are there any windows that open in that place? It'd be nice to exchange air on pleasant days.

The left 'oven' looks more like a steamer 😊 I have the same (older) models in my home

One thing I kept wondering watching the presentation of the lower level was what happens if you get significant rain? I am sure there must be drainage outside those windows but couldn't help think watching if it was torrential rain whether it can drain fast enough and for the window seals to keep it out.

Finished watching 14:19

I love the stone walls….

i think you could show norm TokyoLens some small and cool apartment or tiny apartment would love to see that

I would love to see a little bit more workspace in the kitchen though - would have removed one of the two ovens in exchange for more work space. I need my space for my rice cooker and hot water dispenser 🤣But I guess I won't need to do much cooking if I were living in a food heaven like Tokyo 🤣🤣The texture of the wallpaper is lovely. I love the en-suites at the lower level :D I do wish having a powder room at the living room area for guests though.

Hey, I have the same lamp as in the second living room. that's it, just the lamp.

just out of curiosity what would an apartment like this cost a month additional to the purchase price?

Not enough space to prepare food, especially if it's meant for more than two people. Also no skyline view in the living room, you're just looking at a fake wall. Anywhere but Tokyo, that apt would be worth less than 1/10th of its listing price, but since space is a premium there... yeah.

This is the best property I’ve seen so far! And surely the best kitchen by Japanese standards. The location is ace too. I like the fact that you have a lot of privacy and a lot of light. To me it doesn’t even feel like a basement. Because of the lowered situation it’s probably the most quiet house on that block. And a car elevator! If I had $ 13.000.000 to spare, I’d buy it. Just one gripe: the furniture. Except for the beds I’d get cosier and less business like furniture. The paintings are a joke, though.

I guess rich people don't do food prepping, marinating, and cooking. They probably purchase the finest espresso drinks well made from a boutique neighborhood coffee shops too !

Luxo

I would be willing to live in just that closet/bathroom area. Haha

In my opinion this house is spacious but has no "soul". Everything looks so cold. I wouldn't buy or rent this house even if I had the money for it.

Putting aside the high real estate prices in Tokyo and having the money for it. I wouldn't even pay half for this. Small kitchen, lackluster living rooms only saved by the high ceilings, and unnecessary big bathrooms. This place totally lacks a homely feeling imo. But then again if you have this sorta cash you probably spend more time elsewhere.

Very small kitchen and not sure I would like my closet just off the bathroom...could imagine that could create moldy clothes with all the shower steam. Apart from that, love the apartment! Oh and P.S. the appliance name is pronounced "MEE-LUH"😊

Not really my thing but the Closet > Bathroom setup works as it means you dont need Wardrobes in the Bedroom.

Better than all these concrete slabs for sure. Something i always wondered: If you rent or buy these super expensive locations, are you even allowed to redecorate and paint the walls? Because they always look so empty and sterile, even if someone else lived there previously

So claustrophobic for a fancy house