The room was perfect for my needs. This studio apartment was clean, well kept, and in a quiet, safe neighborhood. There are two washers that are free to use, with a laundromat two doors down from the apartment. The closest train station is only a short walk away (with plenty of nearby places to eat, and a few places to shop for food and essentials) and while this station is on a minor train line, it is only seven stops away (about a 15 minute ride) from Ikebukuro station (a major hub with plenty of shopping, restaurants, sights to see, and other train lines to transfer to). The owner was super helpful in all aspects. He provided me with directions to get to the apartment (based on my starting location) as well as providing me with a basic map of the neighborhood locating the shops that would likely be important to me (grocery, pharmacy, 100yen shop, 7-11, Lawson's, etc). He also made sure to stay in touch with me while I was locating the apartment for the first time, ensuring that I found the apartment...which was great since I did indeed get lost; the Tokyo train system is vast and a little confusing. I think the greatest compliment that I can give Taturo, the owner, is that I would gladly stay in one of his rooms again the next time (if I ever make it back) I'm in Tokyo. I was satisfied with the entire experience.