Special features of a Japanese home 〜日本の家〜 Japan Vlog | easy Japanese home cooking recipe 

The Japanese way of living is really smart. Clean floors, water economy, efficient storage… and so much beauty in a family house.

People might think that Japanese people have a weird thing about floor cleanliness, but really it's because Japanese culture is much more "floor centric" than other cultures. Unlike in western and European homes where everything is up off the floor, In traditional Japanese homes all of the furniture is situated close to or on the floor, they sit on the floor at the table, when they are just watching tv and they sleep on the floor. So that is where the cleanliness of the floor becomes SUPER important. Personally i would LOVE to move to Japan, I absolutely adore everything from the language, food, to the life style and culture to just little things like this guy is showing. Everything is just makes a lot more sense and is more centered around convenience than in how things are done in the western world.

The thing I love the most about Japanese culture is that no matter how modern their lifestyle gets, there's always some room for a connection to the past and their origin? Legacy? It's just so heartwarming, esp that family book with their family's ancestors names, I mean... wow, I love Japan and the Japanese culture so much🇯🇵❤️

I really like how the bathing room is separate from the dressing room and toilet area. I also really like that bathing area is built in such a way that everything can get wet. This must make cleaning the room easier and decrease concerns about humidity in the room damaging any wooden cabinets, walls, etc.. Thank you so much for sharing your home so that we might learn about Japanese homes!

I wish there were home tours of every country. Because it looks the same outside, but we can learn so much from each other. The water-saving techniques are especially fascinating to me.

Please thank your parents for allowing you to give us a tour of their home.

I love seeing how other cultures live and work. Thank you for letting us in your home.

The tatami looks SO comfortable

The Japanese are one of my favorite cultures, as an American girl I’ve always admired your cleanliness and respect for nature!

What an honor to be taken on a tour of your families home and truly sacred space. I have always loved the Japanese culture. Thank you so much. What a precious journey…

I lived in Japan for 6 years, but I did not live out on the economy. My friend did live out, and his house was very fascinating. One thing that I thought was quite unique was a sunken storage pantry in the kitchen floor. It had a cover over it that matched the flooring. When you opened it, it was about three feet long, 18 inches wide, and maybe 16 inches deep. It was tiered on the sides so that taller things could sit in the deep part, and shorter cans and things could sit on the steps (tiers). I loved living in Japan and have great memories! Thank you for the tour!

Thank you for such a thorough tour of your beautiful home. The Japanese home makes so much sense in so many ways! I wish we could live like that in Canada. For many years now, I have adopted the no shoes rule in my home as well as many other customs, and it is often a struggle to have people respect it, they look at me so strangely. I like how in Japan reason and tradition are respected!😊

So, saving water has been at the top of the list in Japan for a long time. Everything has been developed to do this, from bathing to washing clothes, to the toilet. Love the toilet idea. And, if the room were warm enough, it would be no problem to wash before getting into the bath water. Many places in the world will come to use these ideas over time.

I am from the Philippines and i really love Japanese home designs-- they're cozy,functional,traditional and homey. More power to your channel👍

I watch videos like this and can't help but wonder how traditions and practices developed for each culture. I realize that many countries and societies are becoming modernized, or "westernized as some call it, but I truly hope we never lose the essence of what makes each culture unique. Thank you for sharing the home you grew up in.

I am married to a Moroccon man, and I am surprised at how much both cultures are alike. Moroccons (and other Arabs by the way) also always take off their shoes. They wear slippers inside the house. But in the bathroom, they wear bathroom slippers, so they change the slippers when entering, almost the same way you do when coming inside the house. Also, they have the little chair and shower with a little bucket and cup, and they rush the water over themselves like that. Traditionally, Arabs do not use a bathtub, they only shower (also daily, as hygiene is very much appreciated among Arabs). Modern houses are more European though and mostly have a bathtub. Also, Moroccons use a French bidon, but they only use it to clean their feet. Because muslims have to clean their feet, hands and face 5 times a day, Moroccons have take over the bidon because it is so easy to clean the feet rapidly and thoroughly. The high tech stuff is not known in Morocco, but Moroccons in Europe are very big fans of Japanese toilets. Arabs traditionally always clean their buttocks with water. They use a little waterbottle in the toilet for that (it is never drunk over there, I've met Europeans who made a big mistake with that). More and more Arabs are taking over the Japanese buttock flush toilets, because it is easier to use. And, traditionally Moroccons have a little outside terrace, on which they sit and walk with their inside sandals, just like you. It is higher up than the rest of the garden, just like you. The bed ritual also looks alike. Moroccons nowadays have European beds, but in the villages people still have the traditional floor beds. Completely comparable to what you showed, placed in the evening and removed again in the morning, and folded up and stored in a closet. Never thought Moroccon and Japanese house life would be so comparable! You could get any Arab at visit and they'd immediately know what to do

I love the separation between inside and outside spaces! 🏡 It really helps keep the home clean.

I think my favorite part of this video is the explanation about washing before bathing - with "bathing" having a different kind of meaning, more like relaxing, not washing. I also admire the smart use of water - handwashing water fills the toilet tank, bath water can be used to wash clothing. Very elegant and Earth friendly. The only problem I think I'd have in a Japanese home is sleeping on the floor. I am older and I have some mobility issues. It's almost impossible for me to get up from the floor and it's even a challenge to get safely down to the floor. I currently sleep on a twin bed with a thin mattress with a 4-inch memory foam topper because anything hard hurts my joints, so I think I'd need a cot and maybe two mattresses! Boy, that would make me a high maintenance guest, wouldn't it! By the way, I also like the fish broiler feature. I'd love to have that as part of my stove. So smart!

Japanese designs and practices just make sense

I finally know what I really want with my life. After 28 years of wondering, questioning and searching, all I want, wish and hope for is to live in Japan

Love the importance of cleanliness. No outside shoes inside the home. I was raised that way in Jamaica. Shoes come off on the veranda. I love the water conservation. Prewash before getting in the tub and recycling the hand washing water to flush. The book of the ancestors names, so beautiful. Thanks for sharing

I love the ancestor name list. Being able to keep track of the family line is a beautiful thing.

A privilege you video toured your home for viewers’ glimpse of a Japanese home. Enjoyed the visual exposure

I'm living in Hausmannian building in Paris , but i didn't seen houses more relaxing than those of Japan

I live in the US in the Southwest desert. We have serious concerns these days about our water supply. It makes SO much sense for us to adopt the Japanese water conservation practices inside our homes. Thanks for this video. Probably the coolest, most informative video I’ve seen about Japan. I am a new subscriber after seeing this. ❤

I loved your parents’ house! I wish we reused water in the US the way you do! Thank you so much for sharing 💚 Such an intelligent design and very beautiful 🤩

What a very beautiful house. I also take my shoes off when entering my home. And I never go outside barefoot. I really do appreciate you sharing your home. I am so grateful to you. Stay safe. May blessings to you and your family 👪 🙏

The tub is HUGE compared to older Japanese homes. My grandparents’ house had a tiny tub and huge shower area all encased or covered with tile from floor to ceiling.

Used to live in Yokohama in the 1950’s. Japan has really modernized since then. I remember the tubs being upright and such a good idea. People I knew used hibachis to cook food. I was young but remember the beauty and many other things. You explanation of things is so good! Thank-you!

My friend's house had another nice feature. In the kitchen, there was a door in the floor that opened to a cooler space for veggies & fruits. I don't think it was refrigerated but maybe could be. It was a good use of space.

Here in Norway, it is quite common for doors to open outwards. This makes it more difficult to kick in and to otherwise break up. This is how it has been for the last 50 years.

I wish going to Japan ‼️I love their cleanliness.

I've often wondered how water could be used efficiently in households. I just think there's so much waste going on. Growing up, my mother would also recycle water. And I would follow her example, except that it would take more effort than your household. I like these Japanese home features because they help make recycling water easier. I just wish that the whole developed world would adopt and adapt these ideas, and that the developing worlds would incorporate these as they modernise their systems. Thank you for sharing!

makes me homesick! while i was little my dad built a home based on JP idea in Taiwan where's a Japanese colony during WWII, i remember my shower/bath took up the whole room! we cleaned up w/basin before got into bath tub. we folded/unfolded our sheet everyday yes. my son especially envies the room size wet shower/bath when he visited my hometown with me. thx for the nostalgia

Japanese traditional houses are very amazing! 🤩 I would like to live in a such house. All features are so useful!

Japanese civilization is lovely and sensible. Thank you for your home tour!

Thank you so much for sharing your home with us! I learned so much! It would be nice if we had those eco-friendly water features here in the US. Very interesting! Enjoy your visit with your family, I love your home.

In New Zealand half the country believes in outside shoes off at the door and the other half does not. But I agree it's great for keeping the home cleaner. I love the water saving features. The handbasin water going to the cistern and the bath water to the washing machine is brilliant.

Thank you for opening your house and show your culture with us. Very appreciated ❤

Precious your respect for your ancestors in which they never leave you… and you them. The prayer room is stunning ritual that is absolutely breathtaking! It shows the absolute respect you have with the connection to the other realms of consciousness that we so sadly lack here in America! … and sadly it shows… thank you so very much for sharing this!

Married with Japanese. I visited their apartment or so called mansion and I was totally amazed with the toilet and bathroom. Even with the multiple underground parkings. While touring around their neighborhood, I would always tell my husband that I'm very curious how the traditional houses would look inside. I asked him if he knew someone who could show me what's inside as I've been very curious to see a real one because of doraemon and nobita. Thank you for showing us around your wonderful house. Hope I could experience myself the next time I visit Japan.

It's so enriching to experience Japanese culture through our mini screens. I think I would say this is the best use of the Internet wherein you might not be physically able to go there but still know a lot through these beautiful cultural videos. Thanks from an Indian staying In UK.

That was fascinating. I'm 62 years old and I've never seen inside a Japanese house. Thank you for kindly showing us round.

Growing up in Chicago 1970's/80's, my grandparents has a similar "gen kan" area upon entering their front and back doors. NO SHOES allowed. 🙂 It always made perfect sense to me, even more-so now as an adult.

I really enjoyed this, please thank your parents for allowing us to see their lovely home, I really like the outside/inside area, so hygienic. Thank you for sharing.

I love how neat and tidy Japanese are. Thats first idea that comes to head watching your video.

Very hightech home 🙂. I really admire Japanese when it comes to technology and nature, scenery and the way they prepare their food. New subscriber here from Australia.

Thank you and your parents for showing their beautiful home. :) Now I have a much better impression of what a "normal" house looks like that is neither tradition nor a super modern Tokyo-style house. I'm German but if I ever built my own house I'd design it with a genkan area and a bathroom/toilet/dressing room area just like this, it's just perfect. Any of the other facilities can still be used even when one of them is occupied- makes so much sense, especially for a family.

Love seeing insight into Japanese men’s homes. My favorite parts 2:37, 11:15, 11:32 😍, and 13:05. I love that men’s shoes come off inside the home traditionally.

Thank you. I have lived in Tokyo, in Roppongi and also in Osaka. Went back and forth from Canada for about 10 years. Still do some of the traditional ways of living. Love the People.

honestly I don't understand why don't other countries adopt the genkan feature too, it literally makes so much sense Also that was informative thank you so much for the video!

It's very nice and quite interesting to have a glimpse of what the inside of Japanese houses looks like. Thank you for sharing.

I used to live in Las Vegas. The sounds of the cicada bugs are just an extra reminder that summer is here.

I grew up not using shoes/clothes from the outside in the house and still now I don’t. If I could design my own house I would definitely take inspiration on Japanese houses/lifestyle. Those sinks are awesome, opening the door towards the outside is such a great idea in general because it avoids cramp space inside … having the shower room separated from the rest, etc. they are just things that make day-to-day living so much logical and easier.

I love how eco friendly the Japanese are with water usage. Living in the western world should learn from the Japanese

I wasn't expecting the Buddhist alter to make me so emotional. The way you appreciate and pay homage to your ancestors who have passed is so beautiful. It's like they live on by never being forgotten.

Thank you for inviting us in and showing us the beauty of your parents home!!! It was great!

Thanks that you could show your parents home. Great that your parents gave the possiblity to have a look in their private domain

Love the zero waste approach to daily life. Love the design and natural materials of your home, very calming and peaceful.

So refreshing to see how the Japanese incorporate hygienic practices into their culture. Love it!!!

Incredible efficient use of water in general. Imagine having a lukewarm bath right after your mom dad and grandparents with shared water...delicious.

Disciple, order, grace and courtesy as governing principles and conservation as a way of life. I love it. I wish this is the way all over the world. Very nicely done.

This really made me miss Japan. I studied abroad in Japan for one year and spent a few further months there as part of a working holiday. If I’m ever able to buy a house I hope to include some of the Japanese features like the deep large bath with separate shower area, the toilet, porch and genkan.

I love how your parents' house has wood panel on the inside. That is normal in the US for homes built in the 60s and 70s and so many people rip it out for drywall when they renovate. I also wish the US reused our water like that too.

I am living in Sri Lanka, my age is 58years, this house is comprised with all necessary equipment's for a small house and easy to maintain. When the peoples getting older the house need to be smaller unorder to maintained by them. I like this vlog. thank you for showing how the house would be for max. about 03 peoples.

Thank you for showing your home.

You're a gracious host to invite people into your home, and thank you to your parents as well. It was lovely seeing the blend of west/east in practice. While I loved the bathing/toileting facilities, I confess to be most envious of the grill for fish. How I wish we had them in the states.

Thank you so much for the tour! My husband and I hope to visit Japan someday, so it's nice to learn so much! Your parents' home is beautiful!

OMG your parents house is literally my dream house! Its beautiful!!!

I adore your culture. Many thanks for sharing your parents home.

What I love most with japanese is their discipline. The house is so organized, so homey, clutter free. Love that reuse of water, some Filipino household do the same thing.

Love the customs of Japan, especially not wearing outside shoes inside ... Love that!

I just love your home 🏡 I am from India 🇮🇳 And this kind of house is just a dream for us specially for villagers. One day I will make a very special mini home for my family. 😌

Thank you for inviting me into your home. It's beautiful!

How extremely interesting! Thanks for taking the time to do this, Taiji! It was an honour to be allowed into your parents' home.

I live in Canada and I think the entrance is really cool! I never really minded walking in the house and just putting my boots on a large mat but seeing this concept of Japanese entrances makes a lot of sense. I feel like I’d like to have one of these custom built one day for my own house 🤧

Japan is such a highly civilized and great country, so ecofriendly and considerate of nature as well as other people

I visited Japan 4 yes ago.There is so much in common between Indians and Japanese esp.leaving footwear outside,the altar for worship,respect for elders,stress on good education.... I totally fell in love with your toilets and miss them the most!! This video was v.good and gave a good insight into Japanese home Thank you

Loved everything about your parents house. Everything is so organized and the water recycling idea I loved it. I just got my home a year ago and I'm still decorating and organizing spaces and I want to add a genkan to my entrance because I think is an amazing idea to keep your home clean and I've also been planning to install a home water treatment system so I can reuse all the Grey water in my home. Although is a bit more complicated because of the way my plumbing is already designed but hopefully I can make it work. Thank you for your videos. I've always been fan of Japanese culture so having the opportunity to see a real Japanese home is really cool. Thank you.

Thank you for the tour!

Interestingly, this video reminded me of older homes in America. The most common type of house construction in America is wood. American houses are basically made of wood and paper (i.e. drywall, which is basically gypsum sandwiched between paper). I spent time in Germany and the modern houses there are predominantly made of solid brick and masonry.

I love it when You Tube algorithms throws something different into the mix for me... a pleasant surprise. ☺️ Thank you for the lovely tour and explanations. I admire and even envy many of the elements of Japanese culture, style, and practices-whether traditional or more modern. It seems very thoughtful of others- whether the "others" are people who live together in one home, the guests who visit your home, or the environment & care of nature and planet. Thank you.🙏

Your home is so beautiful! And your nephew is very lucky! Not many kids get to have a slide in their house. Haha but when you have a tiny yard, I can understand why it's not outside. The back porch area and gardens in old Japanese houses are my favorite. I live close to Philadelphia, USA, and we have a house here named Shofuso. It was a gift from Japan to the city of Philadelphia. It is a beautiful old Japanese home and I must have sat there for hours and just looked over the pond at the koi and relaxed. It was so peaceful. Thank you for sharing your home with us! The US could use some tips on now to be more eco friendly.

Thank you for the detailed tour of a Japanese home .very economy friendly .I stayed once in Hiroshima .it was an apartment .they too had these features

It would be great to see America use some of these ideas. It's pretty cool 😎 thanks for sharing this.

I just discovered your channel and enjoy it very much. I especially liked this episode showing what’s it like to live in a Japanese house. I’m interested in Japanese culture, so I appreciate your openness to share this part of your life. I believe you live in Germany now, but hope you continue to share your knowledge of Japanese customs. Also thank you for the easy Japanese recipes.

You taught me a lot today. Ive been watching videos about Japan for a year, and had students from there, and a childhood friend there. You really taught me a lot. Thank you, from Mexico Baja

I really liked Japanese book of ancestors, it will give a clear history for younger generation about family tree ❤

Such a marvelous house! Beautiful, very spacious and practical combination of both worlds. You are very fortunate to have grown up in this lovely house and inherit it later on!

Just found this channel & I AM so glad I did❣️ Very interesting how all Japanese have the same respectful lifestyle. Many Americans could learn from this. Thank you very much; I really enjoyed the tour/education. ✨💖✨

Wish we lived like that in the USA. So clean. So tidy. Will definately be using many of these methods.

Doraemon is amazing can't believe it taught me about japan in childhood

I found the Cicada part interesting as I am from Illinois in USA. We have dogday or annual cicadas that appear every year. Then there are others that come only every 13 years and 17 years! It can be very noisy during those years! Thank you for taking the time to show us your beautiful home!

Hi I'm a srilankan and we always love Japan,such a beautiful country, with amezing great peoples, God bless Japan ❤

I'm an avid admirer of Japanese tradition and I have a huge respect for Japanese culture. As a Tamil South Indian I could easily relate your love for nature as we too treat nature as divine entity. Planning to visit Japan in the near future. Thank you for sharing this informative video.

I just love there’s bedding style,

Beautiful home

New subscriber here, from Manila, Philippines. Thank you for the video tour around your home. I love how simple Japanese homes are, and the discipline and rituals Japanese people practice inside their home. Your home is lovely and beautiful. 😊

Thank you so much for showing us in detail a traditional Japanese home. I really loved that you demonstrated how the bathroom is used. I never really understood the bathtub and shower in the same space, and I really love the idea. I would like to have a bathroom like that in my future home. This is a great video.

I just love it.