タツロウさん is the greatest host you could hope for!

( consider that I am a long term guest) Not only does he help me feel at home, he makes me feel like I am a part of family! Helped me with formalities, treated me to nice restaurants, guided my friend and I in many parts of the city, teached me a lot about Japanese culture and language... could keep going for a while! It is a little scary to move to a foreign city all alone when you dont know anyone and dont master the language, but now I feel I have someone I can rely on if anything comes up, and it makes me feel a lot more secure! I first intended to rent a room elsewhere after my first stay at Fujimidai, but タツロウさん arranged for me another of his appartement which is perfect for my needs. Has I don"t want to change landlord, I will still be in his care!

As for the appartement itself, it is perfectly charming, clean and comfortable. Perfect for a traveller alone. There are 2 stations nearby and it is easy to go anywhere in Tokyo from there. The only difficulty is the first time you go from Ikebukuro to Fujimidai ( knowing which train is the right one!) My tip : go the Seibu Ikebukuro Line platform 2 and get on any train that does not go toToshimaen ( otherwise would will have to transfert at Nerima). Once you got that down, the rest is easy!

The area is also convenient with lots of cafes/restaurants/convenient stores/super market...

If I have to say something that wasn"t perfect ( just to be more objective) I would say that the yellow curtain do not block the light in the morning and you might be bothered by the noise in the street at first-during the day, quiet at night-. Personally I really didnt mind, but just saying in case you are sensitive to such things

In short terms: REST EASY this is a great great choice!