A one room apartment in Japan is a model of efficiency. Just inside the door, which often is a sliding type door so as not to take up too much space, is a small kitchen area containing a sink, a sideboard with a one burner gas ring, and one or two shelves overhead.
Immediately next to the kitchen area is a large storage area which contains all the bedding and clothing that are needed in the apartment. This storage area is large enough to hold a low chest-drawers, if necessary.