As people live in neighboring countries, it is interesting, at least for general knowledge, and compared to one's own needs and opportunities, can appear an unexpected things. What we see on the screens in TV shows and serials - doesn't always correspond to reality, especially if the shooting intended to be shown abroad. It's no secret that the largest metropolis in the world - Tokyo - is one of the most densely populated places on earth. Here are the conditions in which many residents live.
The girl rented the most average in the ratio of "price-quality" apartment, which have everything you need. By the way, this level of living and housing has the Japanese majority. In these tiny apartments, not only young people are forced to huddle, but older people too, since only the wealthy citizens of the country can afford more housing.
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Tokyo - one of the most densely populated places on earth
Miniature sizes start from the front door of the apartment. We have to crouch not to hit the head on the door jamb.
Near the entrance we are waiting for a shelf of "kawaii" - nice things and characters, with the help of them the owner of the apartment Keiko tries to arrange lodgers for her apartment, so that she will be recieve a good recommendations after you will move.
A tiny "hallway", actually - genkan. Here we have to wear shoes and leave wet umbrellas. Together on this patch you can hardly turn around.
Next, narrow corridor with doors on both sides. To these doors we will return, but for now, let's go behind the curtain in the "main" room of the apartment.
Here is the only window on the street. Near it there is a double bed.
The space between the curtain and the bed can be considered a living room. Where you can relax and watch something. In fact, a low table is designed so that up to three people can sit around it. Instead of chairs on the floor for this purpose are cushions.
Most of the decorative things hang on the walls, so as not to take up precious space on the floor. An exception is a plant in a pot - it still stands on the floor. Greenery is an important part of the Japanese interior.
Next to the switch there is a bunny. Another kawaii.
In the corner of this room is a totem pole - refrigerator-microwave-electric kettle. Everything is very compact.
And the window behind the bed is not just a window! This is the exit to the balcony. Yes, the Japanese really love the balconies, and even in such small apartments they can be found. Unfortunately, the balcony must climb through the bed - for a normal passage there is no place.
The balcony is also miniature. There is a stick for drying clothes (there is no question of drying in such an apartment).
A view of the neighbor's houses across the road. Here we see the traditional facades for Japan under the slope.
A great place for selfie. Here you can see that half of the balcony is occupied by air conditioning.
And the indoor unit of the air conditioner is attached directly above the balcony door, again, so as not to waste space on trifles.
We'll return to the corridor. Remember all these doors? What do you think is behind them?
That's right, there's a small closet. Just for a minimalist, who does not have more than ten things.
But behind the next door hides a whole kitchen!
There is a sink, a tile, and a dish-washer. You can live here! The kitchen can be closed with the door, when you don't use it.
On the left side of the corridor is another door.
It leads to the bathroom with sanitary faience. In a tiny space, the size of a toilet in the first class of an airplane, a sink, a bath and a toilet bowl.
On the sink and the bath is one tap, you can direct at will. And you can immediately turn on the shower. Once again - Japanese economy!
Toilet here is the most usual - no technological miracles that you can find in many toilets in Japan.
The final touch. For the sake of space saving, instead of the traditional router and standard connection via cable, the Wi-Fi in the apartment is delivered through such a portable device connected to the mobile Internet. But you can take it with you, and safely go for a walk around the areas of Tokyo - the batteries will last for several hours, and with the Internet it's easier to navigate.
