Today we are going to go to a small Ikea.
If you have ever been to an Ikea, you know how huge they are, but this on is in Shinjuku
And it's tiny, so what are they gonna have, how's it going to be different. We're gonna check all of that out. It should be a lot of fun to see.
[Life in Japan theme music]
Whoa, here they come! What a troop.
What? McDonalds? Right there. McDonalds? Really?
There's our train. Ok.
Gonna go. Gonna see Shinjuku right out the window. Once it goes. Oh, here we go. Can you look?
Here, look and see.
Oh, yep, there it is. Look. That's where we're going.
Where all those tall buildings are? Yep.
It's humongous. Can you see it?
It's a hamburger. Ok, a nice burger place? It's this way.
Before we can check out this really small Ikea, the kids just have to eat. And guess where they want to go?
So, when we go out together, it's kids choice today where we get to eat. Of all the places we could eat, what was decided?
McDonalds. McDonalds, huh?
McDonalds it is.
Daddy, sit right here. Sit right there?
Yeah, sit by me. Ok, I'll sit right over here.
So, we are very curious, what are we going to find at this Ikea, how's it gonna be, huh guys?
I know, do they deliver, do they have a warehouse? Probably not.
Well, it doesn't even look like an Ikea, does it?
It does not look like an Ikea.
Right when we walk in, what do we got?
We have foods. It's food! Oh, and all the self-checkouts. All the checkouts are down here, cool.
Looks like we need to go up, huh? Yeah. Ok.
What are we gonna find Becca? I don't know. Oh! That scared me.
You scared yourself? Yes I did. Oh, here we go. Ok, the first look at things.
Here's decoration, lighting, workspace, dining, living room storage & organizers and living room.
Then upstairs is children's accessories/bathroom, wardrobe and small storage...
You know what? I bet they have all stuff for small spaces. They have nothing for full size houses. Makes sense.
Joshua, what did you find? I think its a drone. A drone?
Sure enough. It's just for decoration though, they're not real drones.
So I guess you could put it in your house if you wanted to decorate it with drones.
There's the sofas. And they are all small. Yep.
It's kinda cool. They mix a bunch of stuff together. It's how they do it.
What's that? Yeah, you can sit on it. Just don't put your shoes on it.
Oh, very comfortable? I like the smell. Yeah?!
It seems fancier here than it does in the big warehouse.
It does because they kinda of like match everything, don't they.
You can check out on each level. Yeah?
Kids like the organizers, huh? Everything looks so organized.
They found the desks, huh? You guys all want your own desks.
No, I want my own computer. Your own computer? Oh.
Oh, nice dude. Check that out, huh? Is it a nice computer?
Very cool. And a kinda cool seat too, huh?
Here's the Ikea colors we know and love.
Oh look, they do have some of their rooms set up.
Nice and small.
That becomes a bed?! Nice.
I think. Probably.
Girls, you like this room? Yes, this is my dream room. Your dream room?
It just shows how you can control the room with your phone. What?? How?
So, if you buy that controller there, through your smart phone you can control the lights of the room.
Probably the music too. Probably the music.
Give me it! Hey, take turns and be nice about it.
Can I try?
Here we go. Third floor.
Whoa, cool view when you come up.
Lets see. Whoa, what do we have here then, bedding?
Oh, you found a cute little bed? Oh, that's how you can use it, right?
This is cool, huh?
Who's down... Oh! Joshua!
Anna's got a shark.
The shark bites. Ah!
Awe....
This is my favorite.
That's your favorite? Do you know what it's called? Orangutan.
Uh! Joshua, they have dinosaurs. Oh, that's cool Becca.
He likes me. Oh yeah, I can see why.
I like climbing up trees too. Oh, yeah.
I'm a monkey. I don't like bananas but its ok. I don't like bananas.
You love bananas. Actually, this might be the T-Rex.
Well, a couple of beds. Just everything in a really small amount of area.
There, that's the mattress we got for you girls.
How about that, huh?
I'm glad we don't have to carry it home on the train!
It's so soft? That's the cushion for the top.
It can dance.
A randoseru. A randoseru? You're right!
Daddy, come and see! Oh my goodness. And the shark is on the...
Hey, what are you doing in my room? Hey, what's the dog doing over there?
He's just hanging out. Just hanging out.
This is a fun little room. How do you think a shark types on a keyboard?
I don't know.
I think he probably needs some help to do that, huh?
I don't need help. Oh, he doesn't need help? He's got it, wow, cool.
How's he going to be alive if he's not in the water. That's a good question.
Ok...
Let's go down?
Let's see what's on the 1st floor. Actually, the basement, below the 1st floor. Cool?
We came in right there. We came in right there, how many floors are there Ruth? Total.
Basement, 1st, 2nd, 3rd - 4 floors. 4 floors.
But so tiny on each floor.
Oh, I wonder if this is like the 1st floor at most Ikeas. Right?
They have all the different goods and housewares and stuff.
Are you a drummer dude?
You drumming? Oh my goodness.
I lost Becca. There she is.
That's interesting, they sell food stuff too.
Did we get a big hug with cousin Joey? That's nice.
Well, I think we are done. But we would like to go to the sketchers store.
Here we go. It's funny to look out and see Shinjuku crossing.
Sketchers. One of the favorites, huh?
Oh, we like the sketchers store.
Oh my! That laugh reminds me of when you guys were little babies. Huh Luiza?
So, are these the shoes you are gonna get or wanna get? Yes.
Oh, they are good for running you said? Yes, it's for running. It's for running.
Whoa, hey dude! Cool.
Ok Anna. My goodness!
How heavy is it?
You have some shoes in there? Oh, not that heavy. Here. Not that heavy? You want me to hold it?
You so thirsty dude? Huh?
Oh, you're all done? Yea. Ok.
Nate, if you walk a little bit on it then stop, it feels like you are on a moving walkway.
Oh, that's interesting.
Wakaranai in Shinjuku.
We too much box! Oh my goodness, more boxes.
What could be in all these boxes?
Camera. What is it dude?
Look how big these boxes is? Oh my goodness. [boxes are] Look how big these boxes are. Can you say it again?
Look how big these boxes are.
Yeah, huh? Ok we can take off your mask now, we are back home. Go put it away in the right place!
Everybody is back home and they are like "water"! Water please!
So hot! So hot.
Turn on that air. Turn it on.
Cheers.
So, what did we think there? Ikea, in the city.
So the idea is super cool, but I personally did not care for it.
It's awfully small and tight. Like I just felt crowded and squished the entire time.
And there are very few options and the options they do have are for tiny houses.
Or, just one or two people things, so..
For my family, it wasn't very impressive but if you live alone or just 2 people living in a house, that would probably be ideal, but otherwise, not for me.
So.
What? Is it Mario time?
Wow, sure enough!