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Inside the Most MIDCENTURY AMERICAN House in Tokyo | Japanese House Tour 

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@TokyoPortfolio
@TokyoPortfolio 2 года назад
After seeing this house, if you could renovate an old Japanese place from the ground up, how would you do it?
@epicthief
@epicthief 2 года назад
Like a traditional new England cabin (deep woods or coastal)
@karrygerber
@karrygerber 2 года назад
that being said I do love this channel keep it up!!
@Enoxix.
@Enoxix. 2 года назад
Log cabin. But not sure if that would be do-able...
@HealsTheTail
@HealsTheTail 2 года назад
I would want taller ceilings, bigger rooms (bigger closets, bathrooms, bedrooms, and a garage), good use of space for storage, open floor plans, included built in ac/heat(not ac/heat by each room with separate ac units, but actual vent systems powered by a singular ac/heat unit), in house appliances washer/dryer, fridge, stove, dish washer, water filtration unit that works from water source to send water to the house (new plumbing to support this system), electric car plug, solar panels with home backup battery, smart house connected to solar panels (selling back extra energy to power plant if possible), heated & cooled floors, stone floors, wood used where possible, steel reinforcement, & top grade earthquake proofing materials used with top grade tsunami proofing. I will stop there , I could think of more.
@itsalwayshalloweenexceptwh5118
@itsalwayshalloweenexceptwh5118 2 года назад
I saw a Japanese video report on a Japanese woman who was obsessed with the 1920s who bought a 1920s house and created a beautiful 20s style interior. Not the ultra sleek art deco style but something a lot more warm and organic looking. She had lots of beautiful dark warm brown wooden furniture. Lots of edwardian and victorian items as well, which makes sense to me because unless you had loads of money and wanted your entire interior to be fully modern you likely would have had items from earlier decades.
@NotKimiRaikkonen
@NotKimiRaikkonen 2 года назад
I've always thought this would be an interesting exercise, trying to make a place seem completely foreign. Like you picked it up from somewhere else and dropped it somewhere on the other side of the world.
@epicthief
@epicthief 2 года назад
The video Chris did on the whole British village in Japan is wild to see, reminds me the exhibits at museums I USA and UK where they have whole houses from other countries
@briank8679
@briank8679 2 года назад
It's weird to me, as someone from LA who has seen that mid-century style all my life, that someone would want to actually recreate it and *live* in it. It couldn't have been cheap to import all of that and make it work, so hats off to Ken I guess?
@latebloomerabroad
@latebloomerabroad Год назад
I grew up in California in the 60's and still live here, and I share Ken's love of mid-century modern design! It's funny, because in the 60's I didn't like it, but now I love it. Unfortunately, most true mid-century modern houses were renovated since then and lost their charm. And it's very expensive to recreate it! Well done to Ken, I love his space.
@hughmungus2645
@hughmungus2645 2 года назад
I would definitely feel right at home living in a place like that in a different country. Fantastic episode!
@dollofvoodoo
@dollofvoodoo 2 года назад
I'm American and I think this place is really cool.
@halesm
@halesm 2 года назад
He did an awesome job, mid century style homes are hard to find even in the States nowadays but I love the style
@hzhang1228
@hzhang1228 2 года назад
pretty common in the midwest, complete with lead paint and asbestos insulation :|
@lilgrannyari
@lilgrannyari 2 года назад
My dad has this massive dining table that was made by a carpenter in Colorado. My dad actually went out and picked the wood that was used in the piece and drove it all the way to California. When people come over, he loves to show them the table and tell its story. We all roll our eyes, but still smile because he's so proud of it. This guy took that dad energy and cranked it up by 10,000. I can just imagine him proudly guiding guests on tours of the house. Love it!
@seventail
@seventail Год назад
As someone living in American, I can believe people would like this style that much, especially the bathroom
@KantanJapan
@KantanJapan 2 года назад
This was a very cool house to check out but I'm not gonna lie, the highlight of the shoot was cruising around in Ken's car!
@Momo-kun88
@Momo-kun88 2 года назад
The house is amazing. It looks like mid-century America but with a twist. Hats off for going big AND going home.
@anthonynelson6671
@anthonynelson6671 2 года назад
I think my two favorite things about this uniquely renovated abode are the large (by Japanese standards) kitchen and that red Frank Lloyd Wright chair, which I'd totally buy one of those and use it because it's so cool.
@thejinn99
@thejinn99 2 года назад
I don't think you mentioned it, but something that screams American, at least to me, is the siding on the exterior. I only went to Japan once but I looked up some photos of houses and I don't seem to see any with siding at all.
@dmsarabia1
@dmsarabia1 2 года назад
Interesting makeover. You did point out the missing "american" medicine cabinet in the bathroom. The only other "american" piece missing is a coffee table in front of that couch. The use of the little loft in daughters' bedroom reminds me of how Sharla used the space in her renovation for her rental property.
@ikarosouza
@ikarosouza Год назад
This is the coolest home in the world, and I'm not even a fan of the midcentury american aesthetic, I just love how much personality there is in this place
@dspiritlight
@dspiritlight 2 года назад
I really like Alex's presentation skills
@Ohhcrystaal
@Ohhcrystaal 2 года назад
Holy cow that is a cool house!!! Can’t get over how cool the master bedroom’s ceiling is!
@timh3576
@timh3576 2 года назад
Very unique tv stand. Like an art easel. Beautiful home.
@masaiwhite5933
@masaiwhite5933 2 года назад
I actually liked it,so surprised...i would happily choose it in a place like japan,where small usually is found.
@MikesFoggyIdea
@MikesFoggyIdea 2 года назад
Wow, that place is like a museum, I love it.
@RedMenace446
@RedMenace446 10 месяцев назад
i love this house, its so cool, and i love this video, show us more cool things! lol
@NecroBanana
@NecroBanana 2 года назад
Tbh it looks like a house you'd find in America. He did a great job.
@JagaimoNeko
@JagaimoNeko Год назад
I have a dedicated 100V powerline for my Japanese electronics in my house in Europe and a lot of genuine Japanese stuff as well :)
@suburbanboi2086
@suburbanboi2086 2 года назад
That room must smell like FREEDOM!!!!
@epicthief
@epicthief 2 года назад
Yehaw yall ready to get all American in Japan
@Sockcucker96
@Sockcucker96 2 года назад
Just loooove the way Alex says "love that!"
@sanashi27
@sanashi27 2 года назад
That house is actually pretty interesting. I don't live in the US but have seen many shows/videos that feature one and that house does look american. I guess going inside would feel like you stepped somewhere else if you're used to seeing other Japanese houses. It's amazing how much effort was put when it came to the details.
@Bjartmann27
@Bjartmann27 2 года назад
I like the idea of having the sink on the outside of the guest toilet, if you hear the door closing but no sink running you can gently but firmly inform the guest where the sink is located and how to use it
@karrygerber
@karrygerber 2 года назад
interesting, I work at ge appliance and yes we do make these types of air conditioning units like the ge split air conditioning units 🤔
@TokyoPortfolio
@TokyoPortfolio 2 года назад
Oh what? Apologies, my research was wrong! edit: I didn't find any on GE's website, that's why I said that: www.geappliances.com/ge-appliances/air-water/home-air-products/room-air-conditioners/
@ameriken88
@ameriken88 2 года назад
I wanna buy GE air conditioning next time!
@elementneon
@elementneon 2 года назад
My mom had that exact brass (looking) and glass bookshelf
@silkvelvet2616
@silkvelvet2616 2 года назад
Oven.exe, LMFAO! While the house isn't something I would ever want to do for myself, it is truly outstanding, but that wall sculpture in the living room, GODS! I love that! It's a nice touch putting velvet behind it, like it's precious jewelry in a velvet presentation box. Sometimes it's nice just sharing a cool house. Thanks to you and your friend for this one.
@neonnwave1
@neonnwave1 2 года назад
I'm not even American or old enough to have lived in the mid-20th century yet I was saluting this house, and even was thinking in a southern accent.
@ClefairyFairySnowflake
@ClefairyFairySnowflake Год назад
That was a really cool place! I dig the Japanese American vibes! Very awesome!
@Vgk36
@Vgk36 2 года назад
New sub here from Noriyaro!!! Amazing collaboration loved your guys video about Shibuya and the real costs of living there !!🤘
@Verklompen
@Verklompen 2 года назад
Minus the washing machine in the kitchen, the tiny air conditioner, and the separate space for the toilet, this place does have some American vibes. But after living in America for most of my life, it still feels Japanese/European with some hints of American-style furnishings and artwork. Don't get me wrong, the dedication to the style is amazing!
@banditkeithkingofduelmonsters
@banditkeithkingofduelmonsters 2 года назад
The bathtub shower nozzle that you hold was also a little off.
@j134679
@j134679 2 года назад
I think it's because of the size/dimensions.
@ItsSoDane
@ItsSoDane 2 года назад
I’m so jealous of the wright chair.
@thevectorchef
@thevectorchef 2 года назад
That was pretty neat. If it wasn't in Japan, I would've thought it was in California or something like that.
@Enoxix.
@Enoxix. 2 года назад
Looks so cool! So many things about it I really like!
@jmoratamusic
@jmoratamusic 2 года назад
another banger video! i really dig the retro Americana chic vibe with the place. that man cave is killer~
@OolongOwl
@OolongOwl 2 года назад
Amazingly interesting house! What was nice was seeing it furnished and all the personality.
@Bakapooru
@Bakapooru 2 года назад
The house's interior also has a lot of art deco influences.
@prettymiffedbrit
@prettymiffedbrit 2 года назад
Love the TV stand! And the patio. Good cigar place!
@Skippydogo
@Skippydogo 2 года назад
Thay dude has a midwest garage fridge. That's lit.
@SharpStrike
@SharpStrike 2 года назад
This is so wild because over the past few years I bought some Muji furniture/accessories, a Balmuda toaster, 2 Noguchi lights and a Karimoku coffee table but I live in California. I just like the naturalness and simplicity of Japanese design. So looking at this guy's house is like looking at someone who's my polar opposite who probably finds everything I just mentioned very boring. He did a good job of making a playful American home though, the kitchen especially made me question what country this is in for a moment.
@ruthgar9753
@ruthgar9753 2 года назад
Agreed, I know there have been more then a few Europeans and Americans who have built oriental style houses (usually Japanese style), but most of those have been in the outsides and the look of the house only, Ken however went all out on his America in Japan house.
@michellep3814
@michellep3814 10 месяцев назад
Extremely unique and awesome!
@Tomoej76
@Tomoej76 2 года назад
That was fun!
@cosmicglitter9287
@cosmicglitter9287 2 года назад
Woooow this was so much fun 😊😃
@petertimowreef9085
@petertimowreef9085 2 года назад
Your content is not for me but I saw you on Noriyaro's channel and you seemed like a nice guy and I loved the piece you did, so I am just leaving a comment for the algorithm.
@firby7341
@firby7341 2 года назад
i really like the outfit you wear in this video
@Del-Lebo
@Del-Lebo 2 года назад
So cool? Really neat place!!!
@aristothethrone9032
@aristothethrone9032 2 года назад
too many cool points. I was expecting one of those model train toys to bee going around the top of the room.
@GL0RYS
@GL0RYS 2 года назад
This house is amazing wow
@Jessicatt88
@Jessicatt88 10 месяцев назад
i live in arizona theres a lot of frank loyd wright, mid century design around here. it is pretty cool.
@HamguyBacon
@HamguyBacon 2 года назад
cozy looking place
@Queleb1
@Queleb1 2 года назад
So cool thanks for sharing!
@arga400
@arga400 2 года назад
The air conditioning; you had me in the first half not gonna lie lmao
@Nynke_K
@Nynke_K 2 года назад
I was afraid this would be gaudy, but it's actually just so cool! I don't think I'd want to make do with American toilets and an American bath tub though, if I could have proper Japanese equivalents 😅
@j134679
@j134679 2 года назад
I think it's because he kept it at a sort of... 60s-70s feel? Kind of art deco. There's a theme to the pieces.
@goldeneaglearbor614
@goldeneaglearbor614 2 года назад
It's very odd to watch a Tokyo portfolio video and see the exact same sink and fridge that I have in my house lol
@cathat9622
@cathat9622 Год назад
I saw that Rolls Royce on Noriyaro, its insanely cool how many people you know
@dariamancini963
@dariamancini963 Год назад
The heneral electric sticker is too funny but logical!
@kankun123
@kankun123 2 года назад
Great video. More videos like this please.
@yvonbarrier1829
@yvonbarrier1829 Год назад
Love this house, and I live in England 🇬🇧 xxx
@SudoYETI
@SudoYETI Год назад
Its like uncanny valley of an American home. It's VERY close but just slightly off in subtle ways. Stuff like the washing machine in the kitchen, the burners on the stove, no central air, the water heater wall thing. You would never find any of that in a real American home. Very cool though. Especially when you consider he put in American light switches and wall outlets.
@bspencer6356
@bspencer6356 2 года назад
I’m a newby here but enjoying the houses. Have you ever shown us YOUR house?
@alphabetsandwich2400
@alphabetsandwich2400 2 года назад
This is so cool. But what I'm most curious about is how much it cost him to import and build all that stuff
@LottoLogista
@LottoLogista 2 года назад
Probably a small fortune. He owns a Rolls-Royce so apparently he isn't broke
@vjbenn
@vjbenn 2 года назад
Alexi brought me here ✌️
@4517onlyglory
@4517onlyglory 2 года назад
The car is hilarious 😂😂
@mburtondavis
@mburtondavis 2 года назад
I love it ❤. Quick question, Can you buy property in Japan on a tourist visa?
@TokyoPortfolio
@TokyoPortfolio 2 года назад
Yes, in fact you don't even need to step foot in Japan to buy property here.
@mcfarofinha134
@mcfarofinha134 2 года назад
I wish I could get a place like this in the states tbh. A place like this in LA is hard to come by
@aleenr4425
@aleenr4425 2 года назад
So cool!!! 😎
@stephanieok5365
@stephanieok5365 2 года назад
I know the vibe is mid century but I'm also picking up suburban basement circa 1998 from the first room.
@ltsiver
@ltsiver 2 года назад
Since Sears has gone the way of the dodo to online only, Kenmore is relatively hard to find now. As to that combo Maytag washer/dryer, you will also not find that in America at all. There are American brands of Mini-split, but none that are from the era he's going for, as mini splits weren't a thing back then. I'm rather partial to Fujitsu mini splits, but I used to work for Fujitsu America, so I'm rather biased.
@catkittycatkity6482
@catkittycatkity6482 2 года назад
This is one of the few places I could survive.
@edomaru2525
@edomaru2525 2 года назад
最高のセンスです。特に素晴らしいのは床の研ぎ出しですね!ビールストーンでしょうか?
@ameriken88
@ameriken88 2 года назад
嬉しい着眼点です。テラゾーですが日本の素材には好みの物が少なかったので、自分でネットなどでシーグラスの綺麗なグリーンを探して施工時に入れてもらいました。この床だけで4日間の施工期間でした。ちなみに茂木さんにお世話になってます!
@KyoushaPumpItUp
@KyoushaPumpItUp 2 года назад
I think this is the first time I saw and heard you speak Japanese in a video, and it surprised me.
@TokyoPortfolio
@TokyoPortfolio 2 года назад
I surprise myself sometimes
@189x
@189x 2 года назад
I love how there's dunkin donuts coffee when there's better coffee around XD
@angelosm1498
@angelosm1498 2 года назад
Hey Alex, can I make a request? Is it possible to show us, if it exists, a traditional Japanese house with modern touches? I am aware that traditional houses are being reduced each year that is why I was wondering if there is any left in Tokyo or close to Tokyo
@TokyoPortfolio
@TokyoPortfolio 2 года назад
That's in the works
@ayayaybamba3445
@ayayaybamba3445 Год назад
I've heard legends of the reverse weeb, but never did I think I would see one this dedicated.
@Oivoi
@Oivoi 2 года назад
How far can you go with reinforcements, like the one shown at 11:07 ? Depending on the limitations, could you reinforce the structure to the point that it would almost circumvent the no-rebuilding rule? Barring the house being destroyed by a fire or earthquake.
@TokyoPortfolio
@TokyoPortfolio 2 года назад
As long as the original posts are still there, you can reinforce them and renovate the interior/exterior as much as you'd like.
@NASHIHELZUHRI
@NASHIHELZUHRI 2 года назад
good luck from Indonesia
@BrySA20000
@BrySA20000 2 года назад
The kitchen feels like the house in the Fallout 4 prologue.. minus the nukes
@grayghost864
@grayghost864 2 года назад
Awesome..
@TheTinKunt
@TheTinKunt 2 года назад
I’m surprised you didn’t keep your shoes on when you stepped in. When in Rome (USA) afterall….
@PeacefulPagoda
@PeacefulPagoda 2 года назад
Hey Alex, I'm curious about something. What's the difference between TP and Blackship? Just different arms of the same business? thx
@packard5682
@packard5682 Год назад
His cool Royce looked like it might have been an old funeral/hearse car. Most European hearses were on the smaller side like that.
@TokyoPortfolio
@TokyoPortfolio Год назад
He measured it out and the back is way too short to fit any size of coffin, except maybe small children.
@skywobleross5203
@skywobleross5203 2 года назад
You would make a handsome Texan cowboy 🤠 💕
@TokyoPortfolio
@TokyoPortfolio 2 года назад
Yeehaw
@Tetsujin-28
@Tetsujin-28 2 года назад
Light switch. Were all the screws set at 12 and 6?
@NekoBatyx
@NekoBatyx 2 года назад
Kkona MY MAN
@truedistortion7673
@truedistortion7673 2 года назад
This place is super cool. And the master almost has a kind of nautical vibe to it! I do wonder, though - why is there a washing machine in the kitchen? Is that common in Japan?
@CaffeinatedIce
@CaffeinatedIce 2 года назад
OMG, ITS GOT A MANCAVEEEEEEEE
@HealsTheTail
@HealsTheTail 2 года назад
Cool house! What would the price on a house like this cost? Just wondering. Looks pricey. ^_^
@Beaut2013
@Beaut2013 2 года назад
Are you sure that Rolls isnt a hearse?
@TokyoPortfolio
@TokyoPortfolio 2 года назад
He measured it out and the trunk is too short to be a hearse.
@jiolyn9182
@jiolyn9182 2 года назад
Did anyone else see the camera lens in the tile background behind the toilet at 9:40? It is the 2nd full circle from the top on the right.
@silkvelvet2616
@silkvelvet2616 2 года назад
It's probably a dimple in the tile. It's how the light is reflecting that's giving the illusion of it being something else, the camera person will have a light as well which would amplify the illusion. Also, looking at the mortar, it's not been disturbed since the tile sheets were put in place, and that does not look like a home DIY job to me. Plus, a lens would be more noticeable in person than on screen..... there is no way to disguise a micro camera to look like that type of satin matt glaze, especially when every single tile is isolated like that. Anomalies will stand out like a sore thumb.
@Wolfswind003
@Wolfswind003 2 года назад
The exact opposite of a weeabo xD Very interesting place
@DanboReviews
@DanboReviews 2 года назад
A house from the Fallout games😅 Looks great!
@lordoftheheavymetal
@lordoftheheavymetal 2 года назад
Chris Broad's studio vs this guy's house. Who wins?
@z0ro_62
@z0ro_62 2 года назад
I dont miss being a furniture delivery guy seeing some of these houses geives me shivers a total pain in the butt
@Phriendship
@Phriendship 2 года назад
We did it. We found Rawhide Kobayashi.
@MaxRollison
@MaxRollison 2 года назад
This is sick haha
@mreraserdx
@mreraserdx 2 года назад
van or hearse?
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