The room was sparkling clean, very spacious and comfortable. There was a separate kitchen, equipped with a refrigerator and stove, plenty of dishes, etc. Kaoru was very responsive to all questions and so kind. The neighborhood, very close to Waseda University, was quiet with many trees around but also lively, packed full of little shops, curry and ramen noodle eateries, a couple sushi places, a couple Italian restaurants, etc. The subways and trains were very convenient too! I hope we’ll have a chance to stay at Kaoru’s place again in the future.