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Relax your mind, cherish every day: [FRESH share AKATSUKA]

Daichi Imai — Thu, 10 Jun 2021 00:51:34 +0000

The importance of facing life.

“Polite living”. It’s a phrase we’ve been hearing a lot for a while now.

By paying attention to the little things in life, you can enjoy your own way of life and feel more relaxed. With a little ingenuity, the ordinary home can become your favourite space, and routine chores can become more pleasant.

But it can take time, effort and money to achieve such a lifestyle. It’s hard to keep track of your life when you’re so busy. So, how do you achieve a ‘polite life’?

This time, we’d like to introduce you to 「FRESH shareAKATSUKA」, located in Itabashi Ward, Tokyo, which reopened in April 2021 with a clean and fresh feel.

The living room has the warmth of a café, and is decorated with unique pictures, creating a very stylish atmosphere. The rooms are spacious thanks to the hanger bar, and there is a lovely device in the room number. There are also various other devices in the house, and it is exactly the kind of place that encourages you to take the first step towards “careful living”.

Without trying too hard on your own, you can enjoy a luxurious lifestyle from the start, which is one of the great things about living in a share house.

Let’s take a look inside the house right away!

For more information about “FR share AKATSUKA”, please click here.

A place of warmth and relaxation.

This living room was inspired by the atmosphere of California.

The spaciousness of the room, with its woody materials and lack of partitions, creates a vintage and liberating feeling, typical of California. By the way, the stylish picture illuminated by downlights was chosen by the president himself.

It’s a calm space with a playful and colourful atmosphere, which will make you forget your fatigue and add flowers to your life.

A space where everyone can gather together, and the exchange that comes from that is the true appeal of a share house.

This colourful painting is

actually based on the theme of “cats”.

　The living room from another angle.

A place to write your name.

I’m sure I’ll fit right in.

　A large TV is also available in the share house.

Share your food and enjoy your life.

This space is also made of wood to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

We didn’t put a wall in front of the kitchen to emphasise the wood at the front, creating a warm and welcoming space. To keep things clean, the drainer also flows naturally.

Also, because it’s in the same space as the living room, you can cook while enjoying conversation with your share mates. It’s a great way to share a meal with other people. It’s a great way to share a meal together.

By the way, there are shopping streets and supermarkets in the area, so you can spend your time comfortably.

The wastebasket is also in a drawer,

making it spacious and clean.

Full range of appliances.

The colours are also very stylish.

The water flows automatically,

No need to worry about dirt!

There are two rice cookers.

Even if you have a lot of people, you won’t have any trouble.

Let’s make it.A lovely milieu.

There are 12 rooms in total, two on the ground floor and five each on the first and third floors, designed to make the most of the space available.

Wall-mounted televisions and ceiling-mounted hanging bars are just a few of the ideas that have been used to create a spacious atmosphere. With so much space, you can fit in all the things you like.

You can put your own decorations, books, whatever you like.

Each room has a different shape,

so you are sure to find one that suits you.

A lovely room number design… in the shape of a room!

Stay close to life.

The operator of this share house, FRESHROOM, is committed to providing a share house that is close to its residents, with the motto of “Family RElationSHip ROOM” and “providing a space where everyone can feel fresh and excited (FRESH)”. We also have a wide range of other facilities.

There is a sunny laundry room and a delivery box, which is very convenient! There’s also a spacious wash stand, so you’re sure to get a good start to the day.

There’s also a water server in the bathroom on the first floor, so you can enjoy a cup of coffee or tea without seeing anyone.


The laundry room is very sunny.	Spacious washroom area.

These cute illustrations are also available.	A great delivery box for today’s customers, who often shop online.

The toppings are what you “like”.

Do you have an idea of what life is like at FRESH shareAKATSUKA?

From the design of the room numbers, to the colorful pictures and illustrations on the doors, there’s something to enjoy in every corner of the house. If you add your own favorite things to the house, you will be able to enjoy your own “polite life”.

FRESHROOM, the operator of the share house, also actively promotes exchange between the share houses, and holds events five to six times a year. It seems to be well received by the residents, and you can enjoy meeting new people to the fullest.

This is a place where you can meet new people and relax your mind. Throughout our interview, we felt that “FRESH shareAKATSUKA” is that kind of share house. With little luggage and a lot of curiosity, why not take the plunge into a life of sharing?

/Author:katsumi, Photo:Ishikawa

A sharehouse for music lovers (Part 1): Otowa Kotake Mukaihara

Customer TSH — Thu, 12 Sep 2019 05:15:45 +0000

“You can’t play a symphony alone, it takes an orchestra to play it.”

Nowadays, the concept of living in a share house has become more and more trending. A place where you can share with people from many places, not only from Japan but around the world, is really fascinating. And if you add the amazing concepts that share house owners are creating for each space, the idea of living there just sounds perfect.

Share Houses gather a full canvas of people with many different kinds of interests. Some of them might be looking for a spacious kitchen where to create new delicious dishes, others could be interested in the multicultural exchange and some others could be looking for a place where to develop their passion for arts. Whatever they are looking for, there would be always a share house that can meet their expectations.

On this occasion, I would like to talk about a particular share house located in Mukaihara that was thought for those who love music. In Japan, were music studios might be kinda pricy or a house with a soundproof room almost impossible to find, “Otowa Kotake Mukaihara” appears as an option to not only enjoy music but also live in a community. Even the name was perfectly chosen to convey this concept. “Otowa”, comes from “OTO” which means “Sound” (music) + “WA” which essentially identifies the main topic of the sentence. The name explains this house itself, right? It’s all about music.

For more details about “Otowa Kotake Mukaihara” please click here!

The living room is the main stage

As I said before, “Otowa Kotake Mukaihara” was specially designed under the concept of “music lover”. It isn’t just for those who enjoy good music but for those which music is part of their life. The distinctive feature in this share house is the two soundproof rooms that can be freely used by its 20 residences.

Soundproof room 1- Where a new melody would be born

The first room, oriented to classical music, has a grand piano; while the second room is fully equipped with drums and guitars perfect enough to make a band.

Imagine how cool would it be to make your huge debut in a band conformed by housemates!

But do not worried if you don’t have any musical instruments or have never played one. As I said the concept of this house is “for music lover” so it is enough to just enjoy the music by listening. Maybe you could become the manager or the president of the fan club?

Moving to the common areas, under the soft sunlight coming from the huge windows, the living looks like a big stage.

One of the attractions of share is that there is a possibility that an event will be born whether you eat breakfast or cook dinner.

If you open the curtains you will find an attractive terrace perfect to enjoy meals or just to have a deep chat about music. The atmosphere here is relaxing.

Listen to everyone’s conversations from the living room, cook the food, or observe the situation of the share mates coming and going from the room.

We asked the owners and residents about the atmosphere in this share house. Photo: (Right) Mr. Tanaka, Senior Managing Director, SPIK VANSTAR CO., Ltd. (Left) Mr. Tanaka, the same company’s employee, and resident in “Otowa Kotake Mukaihara”

Mr. Tanaka: “In Otowa Kotake Mukaihara, events can be held easily so I decided to schedule it in advance and move according to my feelings. It’s attractive to be able to play music whenever you want. ”

Mr. Tanaka, who woke up to the pleasure of playing music when he was a student, proposed the concept of “Otowa Kotake Mukaihara” as a place where music lovers gather and create their life theme. I’m glad to see that his vision seems to have been realized.

Mr. Tanaka: “Recently, it seems to be trendy to record cover songs of popular artists, etc., and uploaded them on SNS, like youtube or Instagram”.

Mr. Sanaka: “Our residents also like to record covers in the music room, some times they are the one who plans the whole production and some other times the house operator takes part and help them with the production.”

It’s admirable the participation of the house manager in the activities of the share house. It’s also a great advantage for the residents who feel the support in every activity they plan. After all, the music gathers people together and the proof of this is the big whiteboard leaning against the wall with all the events and schedules planned.

“It would be nice to rent a hall somewhere to perform a concert,” said Mr. Tanaka with a huge smile. I could tell how much he loves music by listening to his happily talk about the future in “Otowa Kotake Mukaihara”. So leave your schedule open because live performances are coming soon!

The Ekoda area, where Otowa is located, is a music town. There are many schools where you can learn music, including Musashino College of Music and Nihon University College of Art. You can feel the musical vibes every day from morning to night in this neighborhood.

A “life with music” is granted.

“Otowa Kotake Mukaihara”, opened in 2018, is a share house close to “Kotake Mukaihara Station” (Yurakucho Line / Fukutoshin Line ). Although it is located in a quiet residential area, close to universities and parks, it is also conveniently near the major areas in Tokyo such as Ikebukuro and Shinjuku. Did you ever have the dream to make a band or compose a hit? In this sharehouse, those wishes that didn’t work out just because you couldn’t find the right place or someone to share with would become real.

This is the time to truly enjoy, breath, feel and live the music. If you love music, please consider this Otowa Kotake Mukaihara to compose the new melody of your life.

You can enjoy more articles about this share house in the following links:

House report: https://blog.tokyosharehouse.com/?lang=ja&p=52907
Interview: https://blog.tokyosharehouse.com/?lang=ja&p=53505
Sharehouse profile: https://tokyosharehouse.com/jpn/house/detail/3363/

/Author: Natsu, Translator: Katty , Photo: Ishi

A life with comfort: Oyama Fine

Caster Media — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 01:00:56 +0000

Imagine your ideal home.

resistant, attention to design detail, etc. Everyone’s sure to have a different idea of the perfect or ideal home. Even if some of the ideas aren’t the most accommodating, I think for some it’s more about adding a sense of charm to a home, or simply prioritizing form over function. However, I think “comfort” is a keyword you can’t do without.

Today I’ll be introducing you to the newly opened women’s share house “Oyama Fine”, a 4 minute walk from Itabashi Kuyakusho Mae Station, and a 9 minute walk from Oyama station. This share house not only pursues new concepts, but also emphasizes comfort, cleanliness, and security to ensure women can live peacefully and safely.

Looking at the house’s name, the word “Fine” means not only “magnificent, fantastic, or refined”, but also “fine” like the weather, or “fine” details in a design. As the name of the house implies, it’d be great to enjoy a “fantastic” and “refined” share house life with friends, in an environment with the essentials for practical living firmly in place. For those seeking a place to stay near Oyama, care to take a peek?

For a closer look at the house, continue on below!

「Oyama Fine」details page

The Main Lounge

The second floor is the main shared area of the house.

The room is furnished with a dining table where you can take your time enjoying meals along with a matching coffee table and sofa, for residents to hang out together.

The room has a calm atmosphere that would naturally draw people in.

The color scheme of the lounge as a whole gives it a very gentle impression. The light hanging from the center of the room is also quite impressive.

The couch is very comfortable and relaxing. I’m sure some people will never want to get up after taking a rest here.

There’s also a great TV with a DVD player, as well as a computer for everyone to share.

The round mats on the dining table add an elegant touch to the table’s layout. It’s sure to make meals that much more enjoyable.

The Kitchen

All the cookware and tableware you’ll need is already in place. It looked quite accommodating.

A shot of the kitchen. The kitchen sink. The kitchen has a 3 gas burner stove, so frying, boiling, and steaming your foods should be a snap.
Here’s a look at the kitchen cabinet and tableware. It’s also fully equipped with appliances including rice cookers and microwaves. There was also an electric kettle. Being able to boil water on the fly is sure to be handy for a shared lifestyle. Further inside past the kitchen, there’s a bright red shower room with a very modern design.
Here’s the bathroom. It’s located outside the lounge and straight down the hallway. Next to the bathroom is an independent wash stand. The washing machine was also in the same area. With other appliances such as these together in the same area, I thought it made things very convenient.

The Private Rooms

All of the resident’s rooms here are private rooms.

The size of the rooms can vary, so be sure to find the room that’s right for you.

Here’s a shot of room 201. It’s on the same floor as the main lounge, including a bed, desk, and air conditioner. Here’s room 202. The wall’s been furnished with a rack with hooks on it, making it useful for bags, hats, and various small items.
A look at room 203. A look at room 204. Here’s a look at the 3rd floor and the other resident’s rooms. The wall has a vibrant print of butterflies fluttering about.

A look at room 302.

A look at room 303.

A look at room 307.

Fine Select manages many women’s share houses in the metropolitan area, and when talking with them, their tactful correspondence was very impressive. When living in a share house, I’m sure there are times when it’s difficult to talk directly with other residents about certain things, and with primarily female staff visiting to check on things, I think it’s much easier for residents when they need to about any problems that arise.

Actually visiting the share house to experience it firsthand, I felt it could be best described as “tranquil” or perhaps “cozy.” The house wasn’t needlessly decorated, but seems focused on comforts that make practical living possible. Someday I’d like to talk with the residents and see what they think.

To those who’d like to live in a safe, peaceful environment with other women. Those who’d like to try a share house, but find living with others a tough obstacle to overcome. Those interested in social exchange, but still want to live at their own pace. This is a share house I’d like to recommend to you. If you’re thinking “maybe a share house isn’t a bad idea,” you may want to stop by and take a look for yourself, and get a feel for the atmosphere of the house.

If you notice, small changes from day to day could lead to a magnificent, fantastic, more refined you.

/Author: Kagawa, Translator: Paul

Sort out your life along with your thoughts: Casa de Kei Narimasu

Caster Media — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 01:00:34 +0000

Share house selection: a unique decision for us all

Fully furnished, cheap rent, spacious rooms, a stylish interior design, good management ,etc.

When making great effort to start a new life, people get hung up on finding a house or lifestyle close to their ideal vision, and without compromise continue hoping that they find it.

However, when you find a good location the rent tends to be high. On the other hand, you wouldn’t want to live in a place that’s inconvenient either. So instead of trying to find a good house, why not instead try looking for a “good home”?

The share house I’d like you to look at today is “Casa de kei Narimasu” managed by KOKEN ASSET FORTRESS.

There may be a few of you who are not familiar with the area, but Narimasu is located in the Itabashi ward of Tokyo. Taking the express or local express from here, it’s just 10 minutes and 1 station over from Ikebukuro.

After talking with the manager, it turns out that “You can get to Shinjuku in 20 minutes changing trains only once, and if you take the Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line, you can get to Shibuya without changing trains in 30 minutes. The easy access to main terminals is one of the attractions of this location. For ease of living, this spot is one of the best-kept secrets of the 23 wards of Tokyo.”

When actually visiting Narimasu, you’ll find a supermarket and many places to eat in front of the station, along with all the basic needs for living. The share house is conveniently located just a 2 minute walk from the station, and walking not too far away from the station there’s a Shinto shrine and park with lush greenery. While reasonably meeting today’s expectations for living, it’s a place where you can lead a quiet and simple life.

This time you’ll be looking at a place that I think people are sure to like after living here: Casa de kei Narimasu. So let’s get started.

「Casa de Kei Narimasu」House Detail Page


Here’s a look at the outside of the house. Although it looks like a building where everyone would live alone, the entire building is actually a 5-story share house. At the entranceway you’ll see the “Casa de Kei” title plate and mail boxes. Also, the device next to the title plate is where you place in your card to unlock the door.
After entering the building through the entrance way and passing through another door, you’ll be in the main lounge. Designed with a mainly white interior, it has a simple design. Another shot of the main lounge from a different angle. It certainly looks like a good place for residents to gather when it’s time to eat.
The share house is fully equipped with furnishings including furniture, kitchen ware, and a refrigerator. It gives the impression that anything lacking would naturally be shared by residents. The kitchen also includes 3 induction cooktops and a large sink.
Now then, let’s go take a look at the 5th floor. Here you’ll find another lounge that’s nearly identical to the one on the first floor. There are also manga and games here on the 5th floor. Furthermore, both of the TV’s on the 1st and 5th floors have paid TV including WOWOW. There are sure to be those who are glad there’s access to foreign dramas and sports programming.
The functionality of the kitchen on the 5th floor is nearly identical to the one on the 1st floor. It seems those staying on the 4th and 5th floors visit this lounge more so than the other. Also, every floor has an independent wash stand as well as a washing machine, dryer, and shower. (2F)
The 2nd and 3rd floors are women only, so there’s no need to worry about the prying eyes of the guys when preparing in the morning. (3F) Every floor is also equipped with a shower room.
The washing machines and dryers are paid, with the washing machine needing 100 yen for 50 minutes and the dryer 100 yen for 3 hours. The toilets include a bidet function.
Also, in front of “Casa de Kei Narimasu” is a supermarket. It’s much more cost effective than shopping at a convenience store, and perhaps when residents are throwing parties they go shopping together.

There were only 3 rooms available to take pictures, so I’ll start by focusing on this room. The room in this picture is 103. It’s roughly 11.3m², and you could say it’s fairly spacious. Every room is furnished with necessities including a full length mirror, a simple clothes drying rack, and a closet. This is the closet space typically found in the rooms.
This is an electronic key only found on the women only 2nd and 3rd floors. Those who are worried about security are sure to be pleased seeing this. Here’s a shot of the hallway on the 3rd floor. The base color is white, giving this women only floor a rather bright yet gentle impression.
Just like the hallway, the base color of room 304 is also white. The wallpaper is currently a blue sky with clouds, but it seems they’re planning to change it. The room is 10.5m² in size, about the same as room 103 introduced earlier.
This is room 4001 (size: 8.3m²; price is 52,000 yen). This room can be used by both men and women. There’s great lighting from the window. It has a relatively darker monotone color with a very composed look to it.

Casa de Kei Narimasu, while not having the most sophisticated facilities or a unique concept, has all the furniture and facilities essential for moving in, and with a security system in place along with 2 main lounge areas, I felt this was a share house where you can live peacefully yet safely at your own pace. While work and studies are important, I think this is a good share house to consider for those who’d also like to enjoy socializing at their own leisure.

Of course, deciding on where to live is very important, so there’s also sure to be a lot of people who consider it’s convenient access to the city as important.

Choosing a place to live is not something to be decided with little forethought, and whether one likes the atmosphere of the town or its scenery varies from person to person, so offering advice is not easy to do. Nevertheless, the shopping complex around the station offers more choices for one’s lifestyle, and I think there’d be just enough commute time on the train to take a moment and sort out your thoughts.

If any readers are interested, I’d like you to check out this share house as well as take a walk around and see the town.

The book “Train Your Spirit”, a self-development book written by the soccer player Makoto Hasebe was fairly popular not too long ago. In that book, he wrote that to bring order and stability to both your job and your life, “the mind is not something to be forged, but to be cleansed.”When visiting Casa de Kei Narimasu, it reminded me of how important it is to maintain balance in the way you live.

I think the fine details of everyday living such as the faces and voices of people passing by, and the busy streets they walk on add color to one’s life. And on the other side of the door at Casa de Kei Narimasu, a refreshing “welcome home” will be waiting for you. Thinking about that, one could say there’s a rich life to be had here.

/Author: Kagawa, Translator: Paul

Ikebukuro Otome House：Tokyo Sharehouse Report

Caster Media — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 09:54:23 +0000

Can a women’s share house enhance your girl power? The Ikebukuro Otome House.

Having experienced life studying abroad, with a glimmer in her eye the manager told us “living together in a share house is without a doubt much more fun than living alone.” Looking back on her experience, she believed that “through mutual respect for one another, people can learn many things living together.” Based on this premise, she established The Ikebukuro Otome Share House.

Hearing this story, you can tell they want tenants to have an experience that’s much more fun and meaningful than could be had living alone, and also get a sense of the courteous hospitality that can be expected living there. Even if you stop by to get a look at the life here, it’s not about half-hearted retorts of “I’m home” and “welcome back” and conversation, but residents making use of what they know to do things such as learn how to cook together, improve their English, and other craftworks to better improve themselves. In other words, through living here they can improve themselves as women. This is the Ikebukuro Lady’s House, with an appealing atmosphere combining Eastern and Western elements.

「Ikebukuro Otome house｣House Detail Page

The Living Room

Here’s a brief look at the living room. The space uses three rooms that is fairly spacious for a few people. Nearby is “Rose Ikebukuro” which is run separately by the manager, and on occasion they come together to hold parties.

The Nameboards

These nameboards which decorate the doors of the rooms are said to have been made by hand by the manager. Not simply the number of a room, but the names of flowers with a uniform design showing the thought that’s put into the share house.


First a quick look at the outside. Made of reinforced concrete, its construction is very sturdy. Here on the landing is a large window with parked bikes. And now a shot of the entrance way.
The top of the shoe box has been decorated with flowers. After passing through the entryway you’ll first come to the living room. In the back is the kitchen, while the right hand side has the restrooms. In the living room you can also enjoy the television and sofas.
Next to the sofa is indirect lightning. Perhaps a bit rude, but we turned it on to get a look. It gives the room a magical atmosphere. Having large windows in the living room gives the space a more pleasant feel. Without even thinking we took a shot of these decorative plants. They really do create a calm setting.
A better shot of the window. Here’s the living room from another angle. Further in is the entrance to the individual rooms.
Here we have one of the room signs, said to be hand made by the manager. Unfortunately, there were no vacancies when we came to visit, so we couldn’t take any pictures of the room’s interior. We’re very sorry. Please be sure to inquire if you plan to visit. More artwork hanging on the wall that’s been hand made by the manager.
Here is the wash room, where you can also find the washing machine. Above the washing machine is a shelf where you can find the residents personal items placed in baskets. This is the shower room, which is actually fairly spacious.
This restroom has a uniform orange color that’s simply darling. Here we sparked some conversation in the living room. We stayed for quite some time. Communication between the residents and the manager is done here on the whiteboard.

Although the Ikebukuro Lady’s House utilizes 3 rooms which cannot accommodate a large number of people, the manager’s reasoning is that it creates a more relaxed and natural living situation for residents allowing everyone to quickly open up to each other. Above all, the manager herself loves share houses, so she doesn’t see herself as just a manager but will also be there to support residents in troubled times.

The share house is only 5 minutes away from Shimoitabashi Station, and the manager’s office is also within walking distance. For women from across the region who’ve come to Tokyo, those who feel uneasy about living alone, or simply feel uncomfortable living in a larger share house, we believe you’ll be very happy living here.

At the time of this article’s publishing, 10/21/2011 (Fri), one room is expected to be available, so those who are interested please be sure to inquire.

/Author:moriyama