1 Hour Simple Japanese Listening - Japanese Lifestyle (ENG SUB) #36

Today let's talk about Japanese living. First, about various living styles. In Japan, many young people live alone. The time to live alone is when you become a college student. Many people live in a house until high school. Many people leave home after college and start living alone, but not everyone lives alone. There are many people who go to college while living at home. You can play with your friends until late at night. No one will complain. You can eat whatever you like. You can eat only ramen every day. But living alone is also difficult. You have to do everything yourself. Especially difficult household work. I clean, wash, cook and do housework myself. It's pretty hard to do these things alone. And it's not just the housework that's hard. It's especially hard when you get sick. If you have a fever, you have to go to the hospital yourself. You have to be careful with money. You pay for rent and meals. You have to manage your money well. There are benefits to managing your money. It's also a good place to live alone. I can't manage money living in a house. Next, I'll talk about living with more than two people. This is when friends or couples live together. The advantage of living with multiple people is that it doesn't cost money. You can save money on rent if you pay for it together. But it's not just good, it's also bad. It's about having little freedom. You can't do what you want when you want. It might be said when you're listening to music, it might be used when you're going to the toilet. By the way, couples who live together are called cohabitants. By living together, you can get to know your partner better, but sometimes it's difficult. It doesn't work if two people don't have the same personality. Next is about the family and the family where the family lives. In Japan, few people live in a house after becoming a social person. Most people leave their homes. But living at home has many advantages. First, it costs very little money. You don't have to pay rent, you don't have to pay gas or electricity. And there's less household work. People who live in a house often give their parents some money. The amount you will give is about 10,000 yen. There are many places to live in Japan, for example, apartments and mansions. Let's explain each one. First, about the apartment. Apartments are one of the most commonly seen dwellings in Japan. Also, the rent is cheap, and most of the apartments are two or three stories high. I recommend it to anyone who wants to save money. It's not too difficult to sign a new contract. But apartments have a drawback. It's easy to hear the sound of the neighboring rooms. The apartment is mostly made of wood. Also, the apartments are full of old buildings. Old buildings are fragile. Japan is in a constant state of earthquake, so the old buildings are in danger. The mansion is a larger residence than the apartment, and the building is higher than the apartment. Many of the apartments have elevators. The characteristic of the mansion is the structure of the building. It's more solidly built than an apartment and has plenty of security. For example, there are security cameras and car locks. So that you can live comfortably. Next is the tower apartment. Tower apartments are high-rise apartments that are usually over 20 stories high. There are many buildings in cities like Tokyo. The charm of the tower apartment is the view from the room. I live on a high floor and enjoy the beautiful view. Also, the equipment is also a feature of the tower apartment. For example, there are gyms and supercompounds so you can live without leaving the building. The tower apartment is very convenient, although the tower apartment is quite expensive. It costs twice as much as a regular apartment and it's not all good. For example, about the elevator. The elevator waiting time is very long. Sometimes you wait a few minutes, and sometimes you worry about disaster. Especially when there's an earthquake, it's scary. It takes time to evacuate. Next is about a one-room house. Apartments and apartments are usually rented and not rented. MyHome is about a house, and it's a dream of many Japanese to have their own home. There are many advantages to building a house. For example, you can renovate your house as you like. It's also great for privacy. It's a little far from the house next door, so it's okay to make noise. It's okay to run around with your kids and you can buy tents for free. Apartments and flats are often off-limits to pets. People who want to buy pets prefer to live in one-story buildings. But there are some bad things about a house. First, you can't move. If you buy a house, you have to live there forever. It also costs money to maintain the house, for example, repairing the roof or regular maintenance. The next topic is about choosing a place to live. Rent is about the money you pay to live in the house, so the money you pay every month is very important. When deciding on rent, consider your lifestyle. People who spend less time at home tend to have lower rents. The rent depends on many things, but the most important is where you live. Popular areas are areas where the rent is high. Popular areas are areas where people are crowded. In Japan, Tokyo is a high-rent city. The next thing is the new building. The new building is very clean and equipped. But the rent is high. Old buildings may be old and a little dirty. But the rent is cheap. Those who want to save money should choose cheap old buildings. By the way, in Japan, new buildings are more popular because old buildings have all sorts of problems. For example, it's easier to get bugs out of a room and it's easier to hear the sound of a nearby room. This is why new buildings are more popular. Next, we'll talk about the location. This is where the building is located. It's difficult to find a good or bad location in any room. First, whether there is a station nearby. It is very convenient to have a station within walking distance. The buildings near the station are also more expensive. It is convenient to be as close as possible to work and school and also convenient to shop. It's very helpful to have a supermarket or a convenience store nearby, especially if they're open late at night. If you have a shop, it's convenient. It's also safe when you need something urgent. Next is the sunny side and the square. Sunny side rooms are popular. The room is bright because of the sunlight coming in. When checking the day, pay attention to the surrounding buildings. High buildings can block the sunlight and the sun can change depending on the season. By the way, the south facing room is best for sunlight. This means that the largest window in the room is facing south. So the rooms facing south are higher rented and the last theme is about city living and country living. The cities are places like Tokyo and Osaka. The villas are places where there is a lot of nature and few people. Life is quite different wherever you live. Let's look at the differences between the city and the countryside from different perspectives. First, about jobs. There are different numbers and ease of finding jobs in town and in the country. The good thing about cities is that there are many companies, so it's easier to find work in cities. But what about the country house? There are not many kinds of jobs in the country house. But there are also jobs in the countryside, for example, agriculture and fishing. Recently, more and more people are starting farming and fishing. It's so charming to work in nature. Next time, let's talk about the money that goes into living. The cost of living in the city and the countryside is quite different. The first and biggest difference is the rent. The rent in the city is very high, the rent in the country is quite cheap. You can rent a building as big as the city for half the price. Because the city is expensive because the supermarket goods are more expensive than the country. The restaurant menu is also more expensive than in the city. Next time we'll talk about contact with nature. This is the great charm of the countryside. The air is nice too, and the stars look beautiful at night. I'll enjoy the beautiful stars in the sky, which are not seen in the city. I'm interested in fishing, mountain climbing, camping, and other outdoor activities. This is the city's great strength. The city has very developed trains and buses. The train comes every few minutes. The power is too late so I can work and play until late at night. In the capital, you can go anywhere without a car. In other words, in the city you can live without a car. It's quite economical because it doesn't cost you to maintain the car. On the other hand, the traffic in the countryside is not convenient. There are very few buses and trains. It's not unusual to have only one book an hour. It's not easy to go shopping or to the hospital without a car. The country is not as congested as the city. So driving might be easier. Next we'll talk about culture and entertainment. This is also quite different in the city and the countryside. The charm of the city is to enjoy various cultures and entertainments. There are many institutions such as Kino Museum Karaoke and concerts of popular artists are held in the city. Shopping is also the charm of the city. There are many big department stores and shopping malls. If you want anything, you can go shopping right away. But in the countryside there are also fun things like festivals. The village festival is celebrated by the local people. You can feel the warmth of the atmosphere that is not in the city. You can also enjoy the traditional entertainment of the region. For example, local cuisine is fascinating. Fresh fish and vegetables are not tasty in the city. Some people come from the city to the countryside to eat 郷土料理. It's good to go to the countryside sometimes, even if you live in the city. On the other hand, even if you live in the countryside, it's good to go to the city sometimes and get inspired. Thank you for watching the video. If you register your channel and create more videos, you can make more videos. Do you want to live in a city or a country? Please comment. Let's talk about the Japanese way of life today. First, about different lifestyles. First, about living alone. One-man-living is living alone. In Japan, many young people live alone. It's okay to run around with your kids and keep your pets. Apartments and apartments are often forbidden to keep pets. It's better to live in a house, but there are some things that are not good about a house. I can't move in. If I buy a house, I have to live there forever. It's hard to move and it costs money to maintain the house. For example, roof repairs and regular maintenance are needed. The next topic is about choosing a place to live. Let's talk about rent. Rent is the money you pay to live in a house. The money you pay every month is very important so when you decide on rent you think about your lifestyle. People who spend less time at home prefer to live in low-rent areas. The most popular area is where I live and where the rent is high. Popular areas are areas where people gather. In Japan, Tokyo. Tokyo's rents are high. The second is about the newness of the buildings. The new buildings are very clean and equipped. It's very helpful to have a supermarket or a convenience store nearby, especially if your store is open late at night. I'm relieved when I need something urgently. Sunny rooms are popular because the sunlight is coming in. When you check the sunlight, look at the buildings around you. The sunlight can also change depending on the season. By the way, the south-facing rooms are the best. This means that the largest window in the room is facing south, so the rooms facing south are higher rented. The last theme is about urban living and rural living. A country house is a place where there is a lot of nature and few people. Wherever you live, life changes quite a bit. Let's look at the differences between the city and the countryside from different perspectives. The number of jobs and the ease of finding them in the city and the countryside are different. It's easier to find work in the city, but what about in the country? There are not many jobs in the country like in the city, but there are jobs in the country. For example, in agriculture and fishing, this kind of work can only be done in the countryside. Young people can move to the countryside and start farming and fishing. It's fascinating to work in nature. Let's talk about the cost of living next. The cost of living in the city and the country is quite different. The first major difference is the rent of housing. The rent of city apartments and apartments is very high. The rent in the country is quite cheap. You can rent a house as big as the city for half the price. The food costs more than the city because the city is expensive. The supermarket goods are more expensive than the country houses, the restaurant menu is more expensive than the city. Next we'll talk about the touch with nature. This is the great charm of the countryside. In the country, wherever you go, there is plenty of green. The air is clean. At night the stars look beautiful and I enjoy the beautiful sky that is not seen in cities. The country is also very attractive in terms of hobbies. It's easy to enjoy outdoor activities like fishing and mountain climbing. The next thing is the convenience of transportation. This is the great strength of the city. The city is very well developed with trains and buses. Trains come every few minutes. The power is too late so I can work and play until late at night and in the city without a car. You can go to most places by train and bus, which means you can live without a car in the capital. It's quite economical because it doesn't cost the car maintenance, but the traffic in the countryside is not convenient. There are very few buses and trains. It's not unusual to have only one per hour. So in the countryside, you need a car. It's not convenient to go shopping or to the hospital without a car. The country house is not as jammed as the city, so it might be easier to drive. Let's talk about culture and entertainment. This is quite different from the city and the countryside. The charm of the city is to enjoy various cultures and entertainment. There are many facilities such as the Kinotehuis Museum Karaoke. Most of the concerts of popular artists are held in the cities. Shopping is also the charm of the city. There are many big department stores and shopping malls. If you want anything you can go shopping right away. On the other hand, the entertainment in the country is limited, but there is fun in the country. For example, a festival. A festival in a village is a celebration where the local people all celebrate. You can feel the warmth of the city and enjoy the traditional arts of the region. The food is also charming in the countryside. Fresh fish and vegetables are not available in the city. It's good to go to the country sometimes, even if you live in the city.