RESIDENT’S HANDBOOK

Welcome to Ryozan Park!
Hello and welcome to Ryozan Park (RZP Share House), a community that promotes
culture and friendship. We believe that Life is Better Shared!

About this handbook
We’ve done our best to include everything you might need to know during your stay here
but if there’s anything you’re unsure of don’t hesitate to ask any of the residents. We are
all here to help one another.
This booklet should cover most of the things you need to know when moving in to RZP.
We hope that it will be easy for you to refer to at any time. We’ve also included some
cultural points, information about the area, and a list of recommended places to eat anddrink at the end. If there is anything we have missed out, please let us know.

1First Floor
KitchenLocated on the first floor, the shared kitchen area is for you to sit and relax, watch TV,
cook and eat.
With 41 residents, it is VERY important to wash, dry and return dishes and utensils, andwipe surfaces immediately after use. Let’s keep the kitchen clean and tidy, ready for thenext person to use the space. There are specific cloths for hands, dishes and surfaces.
Just ask if you are not sure.
Refrigerator and storage
There are two fridges, silver and black. In the silver fridge, you will find plastic baskets inwhich you can store your belongings. Write your room number to ensure your items don't
go astray! During the residents meeting every month anything that is out of date will bedisposed of.
On the top left hand side of the silver fridge is where most residents keep cooked rice ballswith their room number on each one.
Dry goods storage is in the tall black cupboards along side of the kitchen beside the door.
Each floor has their own section and each room has their own plastic tub.

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Second, Third and Fourth Floors
The private rooms are on the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 6th floors of the Sugamo Grand building.
The 5th floor is for the parents of the owners so please avoid going to 5th floor unless you
have special permission.
Your room
A single bed, a desk and cupboard are provided. You may decorate your room but we ask
that you refrain from using pins on the walls or any other material that may leave a mark.
We will provide you with a bathmat. Take it to and from the shower room with you eachtime to ensure the floor stays dry when you use the shower or bath. We will provide youwith a mattress pad. There is a one-off charge for both which is 4,000 yen.
There are housekeepers who clean the shared spaces daily but we ask that you keep yourown room clean and in a habitable condition. You can find the vacuum cleaner for yourfloor in the corner of the shower room next to the utility sink.
The 3rd floor is the women’s only floor. There is a powder room available which womenon the 2nd and 4th floors are permitted to use.
Visitors
Your friends and family are welcome to visit RZP, however you must let residents know
who is coming to visit via the RZP Resident’s Facebook page. Visitors must havepermission to go anywhere outside the 1st floors. Visitors are not permitted to enter thebedrooms.
Shower maintenanceShowers are available for residents to use on their respective floors. The showers should
be clean after to each use by removing all of your hair, wiping down the surfaces with asqueegee, and removing all your products and clothes from the shower room. If the floor iswet, be sure to mop it up as the floor can become slippery and dangerous for the next
person to walk on.
Bath
If you’re using the bath, leave the bath mat outside the door. Once you’re finished clean
the room by removing all hairs and wipe down the tube for th next person to use.
Hairdryers
These are situated under the sinks in the shower room. They are donated by the residents
so please be mindful of this when using them.

3Sixth Floor
The 6th floor has two private bedrooms plus private facilities for the residents living there.
The main door to the rooms also leads to the shared rooftop deck and there is no lock, so
as a courtesy, please knock before entering (you don’t need to wait for a reply, it’s just acourtesy knock).
Rooftop Garden
Using the garden space is permitted. Harvesting vegetables, growing herbs, and plants isalso encouraged. During the warmer months, some residents like to go upstairs to take inthe lovely views of Skytree!
As a courtesy to the residents on that floor, please do not try to access this area from22:00 - 07:00 unless absolutely necessary.

4The Basement (B1)
Gym
Residents are free to use the gym, however be sure to check the schedule as outsideorganizations rent the space on a weekly basis. Once finished in the gym be sure to place
all equipment back to its original spot, mop the floor, and turn off all lights and ACs.
White Room (Event Space)
The basement is occasionally used for external events. We like to use it for RZP parties,
and encourage residents to plan these. There is a fee for hosting larger events that include
non-residents, so please check the details with office management before booking.
Music Room
A soundproof room where you can practice playing your instruments (or scream inprivate). Please note: musical instruments left here are the responsibility of the owner.
Ryozan Park does not accept liability for any loss or damage.
This room may also sometimes be used for guests who wish to stay over at a charge of¥1,000 per night. This must be booked in advance at least 1 day before and a photo of
the guest must be posted on the Facebook page. This service is at the discretion of theowners. Please talk to Nori privately for details.
Shower Room
The shower room in the basement is strictly for use by office tenants, non-residents using
the gym and guests staying in the music room, at a charge of ¥500.
Laundry
There are 6 washing machines and 5 separate dryers for you to use. The washingmachine and dryer at the back of the room is for ladies only, the rest are unisex. Please
use your own detergent.
You may use the baskets with the RZP logo on them to carry your clothes but remember
to return them when you’re finished using them.
There is a lost and found box where odd socks etc. are placed. This is emptied anddisposed of every month.
An iron and ironing board are provided here. You may use them in your room but please
return them immediately afterwards.
Rubbish Bins/Garbage
There are various recycling areas. Here’s a breakdown of what they all mean —● The large bins beside the door are for burnable items● The two circular light grey bins are for burnable items● The two small white wire baskets are for wastepaper and all the junk mail you will
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● Beside this is an area where the kitchen garbage bags are disposed of, or any otherlarge burnable items contained in a white plastic rubbish bag● Cardboard is stacked next to the parcel lockers. Please flatten your cardboard
boxes and place them here
● Further up the slope near the gate are the bins for glass, aluminium cans, and glassbottles.
It all sounds overwhelming! If you are unsure about anything, just ask.
Mailboxes
Each resident has their own private mailbox. You can find the combination code inside thered folder in your room. If you can’t, please let Jamila or Kazumi know and they will help
you.
There are also parcel lockers for deliveries. If you are expecting a parcel delivery, pleasecheck your mailbox and the lockers, and empty it ASAP so that other residents can receive
their parcels (if you don’t know how this works, ask Jamila or Kazumi).
BicyclesIf you have a bike you can leave it here for a one-off fee of ¥5,000. Please lock your bikes.
Ryozan Park takes no responsibility for any loss or damage.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted anywhere in or around the building except for in the designatedsmoking area in the basement (the wood-decked area beside the bicycle rack). Pleasekeep the area clean and tidy.

About the Area
Sugamo is a relaxed and well-connected neighbourhood in Northern Tokyo. Sugamo’s
highlights include the Jizo Dori shopping street, Rikugien, a traditional Japanese garden,
and the natural hot springs at Sakura Onsen. (See info. on p11)
Located 2mins from the Yamanote line, two stops from the main hub of Ikebukuro (5 mins)
and only 12mins from Shinjuku. There’s also the Toei Mita line which takes you to places
like Suidobashi (where Tokyo Dome is), Jimbocho (famous for book shops), and Hibiya(Midtown, shopping, cinema, and a transfer hub).
Komagome is less than a 10-minute walk which is also on the JR line, and access to theTokyo Metro Namboku line which takes you to popular spots such as Todaimae, Iidabashi,Azabujuban, and Roppongi-Itchome.
Otsuka (where we have another Ryozan Park building with a co-working space, private
offices and an English Preschool, see p.11) is 2mins on the train or a 20min walk. Hereyou will find the Sakura Tram (Toden Arakawa Line) which takes you to places such as
Waseda and the Arakawa river. See page 10 for popular spots to eat and drink. Otsuka
has such a great atmosphere, quite different to that of Sugamo and worth checking out.
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