If you want to see what it’s like to really live in Japan, I can definitely recommend this lovely little apartment. Even though it may look like it’s some distance away from Tokyo centre, the metro trains are so frequent and fast that it doesn’t matter. I found this area a great base to explore the greater Tokyo area, and I especially enjoyed Mount Takao.
The apartment itself is pretty much perfect. A modern, Japanese style bathroom (a wet room), separate toilet with one of the auto-loo contraptions they have in Japan (strangely fun), a little kitchen diner area and a decent sized bedroom.
The local tips that Rei gives you are super useful. Check out the bagel place especially, although note that it’s only open for 1.5 hours a day! (It’s that good).