So much positive feedback to share about our 6 weeks in this apartment:
1) Clean, modern and comfortable apartment: The space was comfy, beddings were high-quality, and the kitchen had everything we needed for longterm stay. Having a sakana yakiguriru (fish grill) was perfect for roasting veggies, re-warming pizza, and of course cooking fish. 4 chairs, a desk and a dining table were all convenient. The apartment was quiet, too!
Wi-Fi: Strongest we've had so far in our 9 months in Japan. This was so helpful for my kids online classes, playing Roblox and Minecraft, and for me to have seamless Zoom meetings for work.
Neighborhood: After 7 months traveling across culturally homogenous Japan, the diversity of this neighborhood was a welcomed change. The street and immediate neighborhood has a lot of Nepalese, Korean, Vietnamese, Turkish take-out, and Thai options. All so affordable and delicious. We appreciated the veggie market on the street for wide selection of fruits and veggies at relatively low prices.
Proximity to Yamanote Line: A short 5 minute walk on you're there.
Host: Tommy was wonderful! Responsive and helpful in answering our questions. We asked to keep our bags in the apt until the evening because of our late departure from Tokyo later in the evening, which he gladly accomodated. Thank you Tommy!
Downside: There isn't a large supermarket anywhere in walking distance. There are a lot of small markets that serve essentials, though.