Tiny rooms in Japan where people live will make you claustrophobic
26 Jun 2015 1:24 PM IST26 Jun 2015 1:24 PM IST
Tiny rooms in Japan where people live will make you claustrophobic
The Japanese capital is one of the most crowded cities in the world, and to cash in on the chronic housing problem. (Picture Courtesy: wonkimphotography.com)- So what do you think? Would you be satisfied with a room like this one? Well, these people seem to feel pretty comfortable, don´t they?
- Are you looking to get a bigger apartment. You should probably compare your situation with the situation of people living in these tiny rooms.
- Some of the residents are short-term visitors while others, says Photographer Kim, are essentially permanent residents.
- This hidden hotel in Tokyo that was originally designed as a guesthouse for backpackers but later turned into tight living quarters.
- Each of the occupant’s personality, and his or her ability to function in such a strange, enclosed environment is highlighted distinctly in these pictures.
- Th cramped space reflects the unique personality of its occupant and how they have made use of their areas.
- Scrolling through the photos there is a recurring question — what’s the difference between “cozy” and “claustrophobic” ?
- Reportedly, the whole hotel doesn’t take up much space, expanding across one single floor of an office building located in northeast Tokyo.
- Some keep their small space tidy and organized, while others have let the mess get the best of their space.
- The photo series takes you inside of tiny plywood cubicles that are somewhat larger than capsules but still too small to stand up in.
- In a series titled, “Enclosed: Living Small,” photographer Won Kim documents the smaller-than-tiny living areas. Can you imagine living this way?
- There are plenty of bite-size apartments you can rent in Tokyo, as well as what are known as ‘capsule hotels’.
The Japanese capital is one of the most crowded cities in the world, and to cash in on the chronic housing problem. (Picture Courtesy: wonkimphotography.com)
Tiny rooms in Japan where people live will make you claustrophobic
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