*TURN ON THOSE CC!!* That's right!! DUAL Video release!! (Main Vid: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-XBQBKseozuY.html) What is your most/least favorite thing about Sibu's life and lifestyle? Let me know down below!
Favorite thing is the feeling of absolute peace in his space, but it also feels a little cold and sterile. He has a lot of hobbies and things he enjoys, but they're hidden away, so you don't get a feel for who he is until he pulls them out. Have an awesome week, Norm 💜 ✌️ 🐦
Most favourite is also connected to the most surprising. I expected a minimilist to live in say a much smaller place, so seeing all the unused space was unexpected. Normally it would feel empty, devoid of spirit or charm. Yet here, the space seems to be charged, peaceful and calm. Unusual special young man 😊
What I like about it is the amount of space and being smart of the essentials, like what you really need in the end at home. I notice that he doesn't have much on his kitchen space. Which could apply to most, but not for those who loves to cook their own meals. For me, I think the kitchen would be the least minimalist part of me. While the least favorite about minimalist lifestyle is the lack of color. Although, other minimalist might disagree, but I think color choices will be very limited for those who loves color.
His complex simplicity. The lowest high maintenance kind of persona, because he persists to find a white fire extinguisher only to match the surroundings. Well he is a designer afterall. The shirt perhaps inspired by Copperfield's cape to do hocus pocus, amazing! He is still young, no offense, black is a beautiful color, but having all black color for a long period will exercise his mind to only want and use black color..?Give the black shirt some neon colors or colorful stitches or reversible colors inside. Also the pocket needs a zipper if it's gonna be functioning as a bag too, more safe and not afraid of pickpockets, although a skillful one could still easily razor out the pocket anyway. At least, the pocket content is not so easy to fly off when the user is running or jumping around. Many thanks for sharing the video and the idea!!
I don't want to be an extreme minimalist by myself, but if I can consider his idea of "thinking of his neighborhood as his living space", then I think it's doable (and also mentally healthy).
This guy is the most interesting minimalist I’ve seen. He has a complete lifestyle of living, working and helping other people. And has plenty of interests and luxuries too.
I really liked his idea of considering the neighborhood as part of his living space😍 also, Im really interested in purchasing his designed items✨ such an inspiring interview!!
Including your city as part of your home is such a great concept that I don't know why I never thought of it like that! But it makes sense that a routine can become too rigid so moving houses let's you change it. I am still in awe at his designs! The magnetic shopping bag is a genius idea but the bagless shirt remains my favourite!
I guess it makes sense why he doesn’t need much in the apartment when he says he doesn’t stay home that much and considers the whole town his home. I prefer to stay home and decompress so I definitely prefer to fill my house with items and hobbies I like instead.
I can totally understand what he said about a partner. Most times I'm thinking I don't ever need anyone im my life because I got so used to be by myself, sometimes for really short periods I think it could be good to find someone to share things with. 😂😂😂
I love the idea of living in different neighborhoods and experiencing different routines, and his pocketed clothes are cool. Japanese cities are set up so well for living a life outside your house, with access to a huge variety of affordable healthy food and services. I was surprised he had a robot vacuum given that his space would be so much easier to clean than a typical home with stuff in the way everywhere. But I’m sure he has considered its role and value very carefully!
Great interview ❤ I’m about to start “Swedish Death Cleaning” so my children don’t have to struggle with all my things after I die. He gives me ideas about how to think about what to keep.
I think what he says is true & honest, it's easy to be a minimist alone or with a partner, difficult when u have a child or children. I'm not a minimalist but I do only have what brings me joy. My home is cosy but not cluttered. Thank you for your video x
even if he finds a lover, they don't have to live together, he can do his minimalist stuff and even just be neighbours so he knows he's got his sanctuary next door instead of feeling cluttered by that's stuff
Thank you so much for featuring Sibu on your channel! Listening to him share his thoughts on why he keeps the things he owns as well as looking at the cool products he designed to solve problems that assist in his way of life made me reflect on the concept he’s shared of considering your space, your city included as an extension of yourself. That’s such a thoughtful way of staying connected with the world you live in and his approach to minimalism reflects that cool way of thinking as well. Having recently let go of extra tools and supplies I owned that served their time and purpose with me away to help out a student in great need of them after they lost almost all their belongings to a blaze last week makes these two videos with Sidu all the more poignant as I reflect on the essentials behind the items and places surrounding my way of life and how it’s quite beautiful in its own way to go through life so lightly in one way or another that could help others too. Rooting for Sidu’s next adventures with what he does to help others and how he may continue to evolve with the way he lives too and will check out his own RU-vid channel as well!
Norm, I have to say that you really found a gem to show us with this video. His ideas on living with the city has changed the way I think too now - although I don't have the want to ever become an extreme minimalist - I think I'll also try to use more of what my city can provide in a way that I will probably save money unintendedly haha
Sibu is such an inspiration! I really respect and admire his minimalist mindset, it keeps you at one with the community and it seems like he has found inner peace. I hope I may do the same one day and am so glad to see/hear his perspective. Thanks norm for another great video!
Great interview. In the thumbnail I thought this guy was going to come off a little strange. But you ask all the questions I had for him and he has a logic to every decision he makes so I understand what he's doing. I wish him the very best.
Wow, I moved 4 weeks ago into another flat and can’t imagine how any of this makes fun. My kitchen comes tomorrow and I can finally eat something else other than takeout and ravioli straight out of the can. Dude is an absolute madlad!
This is amazing. Thanks for sharing this in a deep interview. I saw the other video and was interested in knowing more about his lifestyle. I can see how much effort and enjoyment he has.
8:22 I feel that pretty hard. I admire this guy's lifestyle, and his incredible creativity. I hope he winds up with someone who appreciates those passions.
The folks you meet, Norm...there are so many different aspects and outlooks on living. I'm intrigued by them all! Now, I would never be minimalistic (I got too much stuff I like to touch o_o ), but one thing I like that he spoke of was about being outside his house plenty. He's not holed up in his house, but uses the spaces he can access to suit him well. It's something I need to get back into doing more, myself. :)
This is fascinating. I don't think I could be an extreme minimalist but there is something to be said about simplifying your surroundings. My mind definitely needs to be decluttered and it would be nice to have less to think about or choose each day.
Really interesting interview! As someone who will have to move in a not to distant future, seeing his apartment certainly makes minimalism feel attractive. Thinking about it, for the most part, there really only is a few things I use regularly while at the same time I've got shelves, wardrobes and an attic full of stuff I haven't touched in years. So looking at how little I use, or need, for my daily life, minimalism might actually have been really suitable for me, if it wasn't for the fact that I have lived as something of a hoarder my entire life and I don't think I'd be entirely comfortable switching now.
He’s definitely right about the relationship issue. When I was young, I had a girlfriend. As soon as she saw my relatively empty apartment, she ended the relationship.
I really like that idea of living in the city rather than in the home, but also I could never be a minimalist, I enjoy having a chaotic space that kind of shows of the variety of my interests and hobbies. Also btw this was pretty good practice for my Japanese :)
Regarding yearly relocation: What about the hassle of changing ones address? The government wants your new address, all the services you use need a change of your address etc. Doesn't sound like much fun even without much stuff to move to the new location 🤔
Those things are easy to arrange through internet. Not a big hassle at all. I've moved several times, cities, countries, changing address is not a big deal at all and least work in moving. Of course if you are a hassle by your self and don't know what you are supposed to do, it's totally different story but than you are also not having minimalists mindset.
@@suziesuzie74 I always forget that almost all countries other than Germany are digitally more advanced 😄 But I had the same impression of Japan, heading to a Kombini just to pay the electricity bill... Might be different nowadays though.
i used to be a minimalist (or close enough) for a few years like 15+ yrs ago but it kinda sucked so i became a collector instead lol. but i still live a pretty basic life. no tv, no car, no going out, no new products, no pets or kids, no vacations, cheap food...boring as f-ck yes but it works
I think that's a very healthy way to live in a city! It satisfies the curiosity of exploration, and moving once a year keeps the mind working and fresh. I love my trading cards too much though, and the smell of my old books!
I think this lifestyle is possible because he's in Japan and there's so much fulfillment that can be found in the neighborhood/city. Kind of like how the other people you've interviewed who lived in micro apartments, a lot of them also spent the majority of their time outside of the home, so it does not matter too much about how much or how little is actually inside the apartment.
I think technology helps us to reduce the number of things we need. Books, mangas, games you can get all of them online without any physical copies. Probably not Japan, but where I am from, a lot of paperwork are gone now and you can do almost everything online. You no longer need to bring cash with you with credit cards and wireless payments. If you are not a hardcore gamer, just a laptop or tablet will suffice. Chargers are getting smaller, you can just get one of those GaN charger with multiple ports that will charge everything. Most devices now use USB C so in theory you just need 1 cable for every electronic devices. I can totally see myself becoming a minimalist. Probably not to the level Shiba is at, but this is somewhat achievable.
I know what he means, but it's so funny how he talks about getting married like he might just wake up one day with a wife and all her stuff in his apartment 😂 Super interesting video!
I'm not trying to be a minimalist, but recently I've been focused on trying to get my personal space to a place that's less taxing on me mentally. I'm surprised at how many concepts I've begun to implement into my life that Shibuya-san uses. It encourages me to keep going!
I love minimalism. He really inspired me today to have only things I really have space for and treasure. Especially being able to move my whole life in 15 minutes! 😱 I wish. I’m ready to move in this same free way! Although sometimes I like everyone’s gamer setups and cool maximalist decor… this brings me more peace. 2ynthetic channel is v cool too. I have a crush now. 😅 Thank you for sharing this lifestyle and cool designs!
I don't know how you and him can do with wearing the same thing every day. I mean at least in the when I was basic and job training in the Army, I had the work out gear and my uniforms two separate type of clothes and I felt that was far too limited. To me having different clothes is nice to have.
Fascinating mind set. I'm the complete Opposite, Maximalism all the way for me! I was interested in that he is minimalist to the extreme here But so much Space. Lots of empty space within the home. But the space was full of peace. Loved the designed shirt, exceptionally practical. I love Pockets and those were extremely well designed and considered. Fabulous video, thank you ❤
I love minimalist. In my house I have only one table, 1 sofa chair, 1 Hanabishi port for cooking and 3 baskets for clothing. If I have so many things in my house I wll have a headache pain.
I think it is harder for women to feel like their city is part of their living space because it just doesn't feel as safe for women when we are out and about. Of course, it is safer in some places than others, but even just being cat-called or honked at can make you feel unsafe, not to mention being followed, grabbed, or worse.
Reminds me of an old friend from college who was intentionally home-less. Owned (next to) nothing and lived where ever he happened to end up that day. Frequently traveling between gyms, truck stops, camp grounds, or a buddy’s sofa. Certainly not for everyone, but definitely doable.
Very interesting video. I definitely can't live his lifestyle but I will adopt some of his mindset more like considering your neighbourhood as part of the house, making full use of gym facilities (the university gym I've joined has a pool and sauna that I don't use).
I am not a minimalist by any description of the term. He says he has ~250 possessions, I think an average bookshelf holds 45-55 books or blu-rays. Yeah I have rather more 'things' than he has. And I'm happy with that. If he wants to live that way then more power to him. Personally I couldn't and wouldn't want to
Thank you for this interview! I think I might have more individual things in one of my shelves than he has in total. Really impressive! Just feel like comfortable sitting arrangements like some pillows are missing.
I admire people like this. I'm too much of a sentimental pack rat to live like this. But think of the freedom to live wherever you want without having to worry about all your stuff.
The Drums band once said this in a lyric for a song " The less you own the more freedom you have" and i sometimes think this might be true. Less hassle and stress.
Nunca digas nunca, el amor siempre está donde menos lo visualices, puede ser un árbol, una mascota, un amigo, lo más importante es que si se siente bien consigo mismo, pues adelante.
I wonder where he would be if he were above 60 or 70 years old and living in countries or regions that are not friendly to elders in terms of apartment or house renting 🧐
@Tokyolensexplore Could you please do a review and a test on how accurate this Vasco Translator V4 on Japanese with sherry again as the other one was not the most accurate pocket translator that you’ve tested in the past
Excelente la hechura de la camisa, aunque noto un cierto inconveniente en cuanto al peso y caminar así con ese peso, tal vez tendría que acostumbrarme, por lo mientras uso la mochila de espalda, siempre recurro a esta por la comodidad y de que las cosas van sustentadas en los hombros y la espalda y así no se lastima uno tanto.
