First and foremost, I would like to thank Maiko for allowing me to stay at such a beautiful place. It's a shame that I couldn't meet her in person but I can feel her warmth from her quick responses to all my inquires.
I really enjoyed my 8 day stay in OHANA. The place was clean and cosy with small touches to the room to make you feel welcomed. The place is very much like a shared dorm where you share the main facilities (bathroom, shower, kitchen, etc) and you get your own individual room to wind down on. I'd recommend this to anyone who enjoy socializing but also want privacy on their vacation. All the amenities are available including toiletries, towels, kitchenware, etc. There were also stickers with your room number provided for people who want to leave their food in the shared kitchen.
The only downside I can think of is the distance from the city center. It is a bit of a walk (around 8-10 min) from the Nippori-Toneri station and from there it usually takes around 40-60 min to get to the popular places like Shibuya, Shinjuku, etc. However, I think it added to the charm of the place. I really felt like a local coming and going from home when I'm walking to and from the station.
Overall, I really enjoyed my stay and OHANA. If I ever have the chance to visit Japan, I will definitely consider staying here again.