it is an old but charming building. it is also well-mainted. it is close to a japan post (which helped me very much deliver parcel to a different country despite my broken japanese), and close to convenience stores. right beside, there is tempura shop (also sells rice). the train station is also near, around 5min walk, and i can easily go to asakusa and sky tree. it is a quiet town, as if you are not in tokyo. i liked the house and the town because it felt more like a raw kind of japan. it is quite cold because there is no heater in the house, but there is a kotatsu and the bedsheets were very thick. only the shower has heater (faucet and toilet do not). others may find it uncomfortable but i was okay with it since i really did want to feel an older japan. it was my first time in japan, so being away the more popular and populated area added to the magical experience :)
tomomi san and tetsuya san were also very accomodating and welcoming. i did not have trouble communicating. their english is very good. on day of my flight, they cooked japanese home meal, and they guided me as to which train and bus to take to get to airport.
ともみさん、てつやさん、ありがとう　ございました！
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