Hotaka was very welcoming. She always smiles. her smile and hospitality is 10/10 😊. Her house is sparkling clean, she expects you to keep it that way, she is also very passionate about recycling system and Japanese ecosystems.
Her home is very very traditional (and pretty!) so, I can experience the true Japanese culture during my stay. 5 mins walk to subway station (it is on the countryside, so a little far from the center of Tokyo, but all of the neighbors are very welcoming, super peaceful area, and a truly Japanese culture experience! After spent a whole day in crazy busy Shibuya, Shinjuku, and Harajuku, it was nice to come home to a peaceful home), and 10 mins walk to an awesome supermarket that sells lots of delicious snacks!!
She recommended a nice local sushi restaurant (love it!), she also invited me to her home to watch her and friends performing a Japanese drama and magic show, she is also very knowledgeable about the tourism spots, and very generous to lend me her passmo card 🚞 😋.
Highly recommended. Loved it.