https://stream.echo6.co/videos/watch/d4a34a09-5865-4cce-a67a-8da65a045fd1 Micro apartments aren't just a Japanese and Chinese thing. They exist en-masse in the UK too, but are called "student accommodation". Every city in the UK has a lot of this type of accommodation being built continuously. In reality, they're not just used by students, but by contractors and low wage workers where they literally spend a significant part of their daily wage just to have a small room they can call home. Several apartments often share one common kitchen facility, which is OK if you share the entire cluster of apartments with coworkers, but could be a bit unpredictable if sharing with complete strangers. There are communal laundry facilities and also recreational areas, and a 24 hour manned reception which always seems to be staffed by very nice people. Your room has a smoke detector in it that has the potential to evacuate the entire building, so do any soldering and other technical stuff in the kitchen where it's a heat based detector. On completion of your stay, your room is inspected for any marks, damage or smoking/vaping smells you may have caused, which can incur charges. For short term use, places like this are very acceptable. But they are not a replacement for having your own home. I've used student accommodation when I've been on trips to London in the past, and if all you need is a bed, table and a lockable door then it is much more affordable than a traditional hotel. For those wondering why I was staying in this room, I was part of the lighting crew on a show and my employer provided this accommodation. It was perfectly acceptable. I'm not sure how much it cost, but I would guess around £30 to £35 per day. If you enjoy my videos you can help support the channel with a dollar or two for coffee, cookies and gadgets, and keep it independent from the quirks of the YouTube algorithm by supporting me on Patreon. I release content without adverts for critique and feedback on Patreon as soon as it has been made. https://www.patreon.com/bigclive Alternatively, for a single contribution you can use PayPal:- https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/bigclive #ElectronicsCreators Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:44:38 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html PeerTube - https://stream.echo6.co https://stream.echo6.co/client/assets/images/icons/icon-512x512.png https://stream.echo6.co/videos/watch/d4a34a09-5865-4cce-a67a-8da65a045fd1 All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://stream.echo6.co/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder.