Thank you for a fantastic stay!
Shota's place is a very cozy and interesting hostel, in a nice area. Shota as a host is friendly and easy to deal with. I stayed in a private room, the room was clean and typically japanese, and though the building is old the common areas were in good standard. The bed (futon) was as comfortable, for a futon.
Shota's place is also at a conventient distance from Ikebukuro, where you can find mostly anything. Shiinamachi (closest station) is unfortunately not on the JR network, but I found walking to Ikebukuro station to be a pleasant distance (~20 min), passing Rikkyo university among other nice places.
Much recommended!