Josie and her family are wonderful hosts. She and Richard are easy to talk to, and they know a lot about common tourist attractions. Sakura is a nice dog, too, and enjoys people. The neighborhood is quiet; the noise of central Tokyo doesn't reach back here. The house is very modern-looking and cozy. Josie makes breakfast every morning to help start your day. Josie had to be out on the day I arrived, but we communicated through AirBnB messaging, and I had all the instructions needed to get inside the house and my room. A walk to Oshiage station is about 10 minutes, and Tokyo Skytree is also 10-15 min away! There are great restaurants and groceries in there. Josie's home gives you a great glimpse of local Japanese life.