D's green apartment has everything you need – wonderfully quiet, clean and comfortable, and equipped with a small kitchen for cooking.

The location is perfect, only a few minutes walk to the local station and conveniently just a few stops away from Shibuya, Shinjuku and the JR Yamanote line, providing easy access to the megacity of Tokyo. Daisuke's instructions for getting there from Narita made it easy and low stress for first-time visitors to Tokyo, especially as we arrived during peak hour!

There is a local supermarket nearby, 7/11 for access to ATM and inexpensive sushi lunches, good coffee shops and soy lattes, local bars and music and friendly people. If you want to shop second hand this is the place to be.

Although we didn't manage to meet up on this occasion, Daisuke offered to show us around and provided suggestions to suit our interests. A very kind and friendly host who goes the extra mile to ensure guests enjoy their stay.

There were a few vegetarian/vegan options in Shimokita, and plenty more in Shibuya, only a short train ride away. We walked into one of the local eating places late one night and they were able to put something together that was not only vegan but also delicious, very accommodating.

We loved exploring Tokyo from Shimokita and D's green apartment and would love to return and spend some more time exploring the area, the arts, and cultural activities and soak it all in.

A great way to start our visit to Tokyo and Japan. Arigatou gozaimashita Daisuke!