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

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In this unique house tour, Alex takes you inside probably the most American midcentury-designed house in all of Tokyo.
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Thanks to Ken from Garret Interior for allowing us to film his beautiful home! You can find Ken's shop here: garret88.com
Filmed and edited by Julian Domanski @KantanJapan
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@TokyoPortfolio
@TokyoPortfolio Год назад
After seeing this house, if you could renovate an old Japanese place from the ground up, how would you do it?
@epicthief
@epicthief Год назад
Like a traditional new England cabin (deep woods or coastal)
@karrygerber
@karrygerber Год назад
that being said I do love this channel keep it up!!
@Enoxix.
@Enoxix. Год назад
Log cabin. But not sure if that would be do-able...
@Aquesance_Averun
@Aquesance_Averun Год 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
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.
@briank8679
@briank8679 Год 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?
@NotKimiRaikkonen
@NotKimiRaikkonen Год 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 Год 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
@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.
@thejinn99
@thejinn99 Год 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.
@hughmungus2645
@hughmungus2645 Год назад
I would definitely feel right at home living in a place like that in a different country. Fantastic episode!
@dollofvoodoo
@dollofvoodoo Год назад
I'm American and I think this place is really cool.
@halesm
@halesm Год 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 Год назад
pretty common in the midwest, complete with lead paint and asbestos insulation :|
@KantanJapan
@KantanJapan Год 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!
@lilgrannyari
@lilgrannyari Год 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!
@anthonynelson6671
@anthonynelson6671 Год 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.
@dmsarabia1
@dmsarabia1 Год 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.
@Momo-kun88
@Momo-kun88 Год назад
The house is amazing. It looks like mid-century America but with a twist. Hats off for going big AND going home.
@dspiritlight
@dspiritlight Год назад
I really like Alex's presentation skills
@seventail
@seventail Год назад
As someone living in American, I can believe people would like this style that much, especially the bathroom
@elementneon
@elementneon Год назад
My mom had that exact brass (looking) and glass bookshelf
@NecroBanana
@NecroBanana Год назад
Tbh it looks like a house you'd find in America. He did a great job.
@Ohhcrystaal
@Ohhcrystaal Год назад
Holy cow that is a cool house!!! Can’t get over how cool the master bedroom’s ceiling is!
@epicthief
@epicthief Год назад
Yehaw yall ready to get all American in Japan
@MikesFoggyIdea
@MikesFoggyIdea Год назад
Wow, that place is like a museum, I love it.
@masaiwhite5933
@masaiwhite5933 Год назад
I actually liked it,so surprised...i would happily choose it in a place like japan,where small usually is found.
@suburbanboi2086
@suburbanboi2086 Год назад
That room must smell like FREEDOM!!!!
@sanashi27
@sanashi27 Год 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.
@karrygerber
@karrygerber Год 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 Год 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 Год назад
I wanna buy GE air conditioning next time!
@silkvelvet2616
@silkvelvet2616 Год 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.
@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
@thevectorchef
@thevectorchef Год назад
That was pretty neat. If it wasn't in Japan, I would've thought it was in California or something like that.
@ClefairyFairySnowflake
@ClefairyFairySnowflake 10 месяцев назад
That was a really cool place! I dig the Japanese American vibes! Very awesome!
@Sockcucker96
@Sockcucker96 Год назад
Just loooove the way Alex says "love that!"
@Enoxix.
@Enoxix. Год назад
Looks so cool! So many things about it I really like!
@neonnwave1
@neonnwave1 Год 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.
@timh3576
@timh3576 Год назад
Very unique tv stand. Like an art easel. Beautiful home.
@Vgk36
@Vgk36 Год назад
New sub here from Noriyaro!!! Amazing collaboration loved your guys video about Shibuya and the real costs of living there !!🤘
@Verklompen
@Verklompen Год 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
The bathtub shower nozzle that you hold was also a little off.
@j134679
@j134679 Год назад
I think it's because of the size/dimensions.
@Bjartmann27
@Bjartmann27 Год 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
@ItsSoDane
@ItsSoDane Год назад
I’m so jealous of the wright chair.
@jmoratamusic
@jmoratamusic Год назад
another banger video! i really dig the retro Americana chic vibe with the place. that man cave is killer~
@SharpStrike
@SharpStrike Год 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 Год 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.
@Tomoej76
@Tomoej76 Год назад
That was fun!
@OolongOwl
@OolongOwl Год назад
Amazingly interesting house! What was nice was seeing it furnished and all the personality.
@Skippydogo
@Skippydogo Год назад
Thay dude has a midwest garage fridge. That's lit.
@Bakapooru
@Bakapooru Год назад
The house's interior also has a lot of art deco influences.
@RedMenace446
@RedMenace446 5 месяцев назад
i love this house, its so cool, and i love this video, show us more cool things! lol
@michellep3814
@michellep3814 5 месяцев назад
Extremely unique and awesome!
@prettymiffedbrit
@prettymiffedbrit Год назад
Love the TV stand! And the patio. Good cigar place!
@JagaimoNeko
@JagaimoNeko 7 месяцев 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 :)
@arga400
@arga400 Год назад
The air conditioning; you had me in the first half not gonna lie lmao
@cosmicglitter9287
@cosmicglitter9287 Год назад
Woooow this was so much fun 😊😃
@firby7341
@firby7341 Год назад
i really like the outfit you wear in this video
@Queleb1
@Queleb1 Год назад
So cool thanks for sharing!
@GL0RYS
@GL0RYS Год назад
This house is amazing wow
@goldeneaglearbor614
@goldeneaglearbor614 Год 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
@Del-Lebo
@Del-Lebo Год назад
So cool? Really neat place!!!
@HamguyBacon
@HamguyBacon Год назад
cozy looking place
@petertimowreef9085
@petertimowreef9085 Год 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.
@kankun123
@kankun123 Год назад
Great video. More videos like this please.
@aristothethrone9032
@aristothethrone9032 Год назад
too many cool points. I was expecting one of those model train toys to bee going around the top of the room.
@dariamancini963
@dariamancini963 Год назад
The heneral electric sticker is too funny but logical!
@Nynke_K
@Nynke_K Год 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 Год 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.
@aleenr4425
@aleenr4425 Год назад
So cool!!! 😎
@grayghost864
@grayghost864 Год назад
Awesome..
@alphabetsandwich2400
@alphabetsandwich2400 Год 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 Год назад
Probably a small fortune. He owns a Rolls-Royce so apparently he isn't broke
@4517onlyglory
@4517onlyglory Год назад
The car is hilarious 😂😂
@Jessicatt88
@Jessicatt88 6 месяцев назад
i live in arizona theres a lot of frank loyd wright, mid century design around here. it is pretty cool.
@yvonbarrier1829
@yvonbarrier1829 11 месяцев назад
Love this house, and I live in England 🇬🇧 xxx
@catkittycatkity6482
@catkittycatkity6482 Год назад
This is one of the few places I could survive.
@vjbenn
@vjbenn Год назад
Alexi brought me here ✌️
@mburtondavis
@mburtondavis Год назад
I love it ❤. Quick question, Can you buy property in Japan on a tourist visa?
@TokyoPortfolio
@TokyoPortfolio Год назад
Yes, in fact you don't even need to step foot in Japan to buy property here.
@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.
@cathat9622
@cathat9622 Год назад
I saw that Rolls Royce on Noriyaro, its insanely cool how many people you know
@ayayaybamba3445
@ayayaybamba3445 8 месяцев назад
I've heard legends of the reverse weeb, but never did I think I would see one this dedicated.
@bspencer6356
@bspencer6356 Год назад
I’m a newby here but enjoying the houses. Have you ever shown us YOUR house?
@BrySA20000
@BrySA20000 Год назад
The kitchen feels like the house in the Fallout 4 prologue.. minus the nukes
@NASHIHELZUHRI
@NASHIHELZUHRI Год назад
good luck from Indonesia
@189x
@189x Год назад
I love how there's dunkin donuts coffee when there's better coffee around XD
@mcfarofinha134
@mcfarofinha134 Год 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
@ltsiver
@ltsiver Год 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.
@edomaru2525
@edomaru2525 Год 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 Год 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!
@Oivoi
@Oivoi Год 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 Год 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.
@PeacefulPagoda
@PeacefulPagoda Год назад
Hey Alex, I'm curious about something. What's the difference between TP and Blackship? Just different arms of the same business? thx
@angelosm1498
@angelosm1498 Год 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 Год назад
That's in the works
@stephanieok5365
@stephanieok5365 Год назад
I know the vibe is mid century but I'm also picking up suburban basement circa 1998 from the first room.
@MaxRollison
@MaxRollison Год назад
This is sick haha
@NekoBatyx
@NekoBatyx Год назад
Kkona MY MAN
@Tetsujin-28
@Tetsujin-28 Год назад
Light switch. Were all the screws set at 12 and 6?
@truedistortion7673
@truedistortion7673 Год 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?
@skywobleross5203
@skywobleross5203 Год назад
You would make a handsome Texan cowboy 🤠 💕
@TokyoPortfolio
@TokyoPortfolio Год назад
Yeehaw
@TheTinKunt
@TheTinKunt Год назад
I’m surprised you didn’t keep your shoes on when you stepped in. When in Rome (USA) afterall….
@KyoushaPumpItUp
@KyoushaPumpItUp Год назад
I think this is the first time I saw and heard you speak Japanese in a video, and it surprised me.
@TokyoPortfolio
@TokyoPortfolio Год назад
I surprise myself sometimes
@Aquesance_Averun
@Aquesance_Averun Год назад
Cool house! What would the price on a house like this cost? Just wondering. Looks pricey. ^_^
@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.
@CaffeinatedIce
@CaffeinatedIce Год назад
OMG, ITS GOT A MANCAVEEEEEEEE
@Mahbu
@Mahbu Год назад
Oh, after all these months of complaining about a lack of an oven, he finally shows us a place with one.
@trawellify8431
@trawellify8431 Год назад
now intersting
@danielbr93
@danielbr93 Год назад
A house from the Fallout games😅 Looks great!
@Wolfswind003
@Wolfswind003 Год назад
The exact opposite of a weeabo xD Very interesting place
@z0ro_62
@z0ro_62 Год назад
I dont miss being a furniture delivery guy seeing some of these houses geives me shivers a total pain in the butt
@lordoftheheavymetal
@lordoftheheavymetal Год назад
Chris Broad's studio vs this guy's house. Who wins?
@jiolyn9182
@jiolyn9182 Год 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 Год 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.
@Phriendship
@Phriendship Год назад
We did it. We found Rawhide Kobayashi.
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