This apartment is in a great location, and despite being just steps from all of the hustle and bustle, it is extremely quiet. The air conditioner works very well, and it kept up with the oppressive heat. There is everything you need for your stay, and Tomoko is a very thoughtful and responsive host. Sadly, there are some issues that need to be fixed before I could recommend this property. The smells from the toilet and shower areas mentioned in other reviews are much more than slight. The toilet room smells strongly enough that if you leave the door open even a crack, the entire apartment will start to smell. However, the bath/shower room is a worse problem. When we checked in, the bath/shower room smelled like a port-a-potty, and there was an infestation of bugs around the drain. Tomoko responded quickly and cleaned the drain, but the smell and bugs returned after a few days. Once again, she cleaned the area, but again the smell and bugs returned. Additionally, the window to the bath/shower room cannot be closed completely and locked, which seems like a security issue since it is big enough and low enough for someone to crawl through it. If these issues can be resolved, this property would be an excellent value, but until then, it might be best to look elsewhere.