Life in a microflat in Tokio, by Adrián Benítez Merino

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Life in a crazy small
apartment
Adrián Benítez Merino

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1. Why did the man have to take off his
shoes in the beginning of the video?
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Because it is part of the Japanese culture and
standards.

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2. What is one feature of her apartment that she
said is not usual for an apartment in Tokyo?
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The smallness and more specifically, the
narrowness of the place.

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3. What did she say about having living
things in the apartment?
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She said that she needs them in order to not feel
stale. In that case, she states that the space
would feel really small.

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4. What problem do earthquakes cause in
the apartment?
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The toaster moves and gets closer to where she
sits. She solves it with sticky pads.

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5. What do Japanese kitchens prioritise in
terms of space?
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They value more sink space than cutting space.

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6. Was the rent for her apartment
considered expensive or cheap?
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It was considered really cheap for an apartment
in the Japanese capital.

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7. Why did she not want to have a bigger
apartment?
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Because she feels like if she has more space, she
is going to want more things, and she wouldn’t
ever feel satisfied.

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8. What life lessons does living in a place
like this teach the girl?
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She learns to keep things simple and to have
enough.

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9. What was your favourite thing about the
apartment?
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I liked the office part facing the outside. I think
that was a clever move.

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10. What was your least favourite thing
about the apartment?
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For me personally, not being able to stretch my
arms laterally is a big con.