Is this the world's most cramped flat? Tokyo hoarder lives in tiny 5m apartment surrounded by all of his junk... and he can barely move

Unnamed resident pays £145 ($242) rent a month in notoriously pricey Japanese capital

But has nowhere to put his mountains of rubbish, piled all around the room



It is hardly the place for anyone who values a room of one's own.

For while this Tokyo resident does have his own space - and at a bargain price - it measures a paltry five square metres.

Although he has evaded spiralling rents in the Japanese capital by finding a home for just ¥40,000 (£145, $242) a month, he has been left surrounded by his own detritus.



His humble abode even boasts a kitchenette - though he has to head outside to shower.



And the intrepid resident even has space to invite a friend over - just.



Cosy: The flat's occupant, who has not been named, can just about squeeze in space to sleep

Got company: Despite his lack of personal space, the man is still able to invite a friend over

Stacking up: The man, nonetheless, has managed to cram a huge number of possessions into the tiny space

What a mess: There is no space left to see the floor

Popping to the fridge: The apartment features and extremely cramped 'kitchenette'

Sinking feeling: The owner may struggle to make much use of his kitchen facilities