Takeshi was an excellent host even though I didn't get to meet him! His communications were quick and very helpful. The apartment (kind of like a hostel as there were other rooms but much nicer!) was impeccable and so comfortable! It was even better than the hotel I stayed in the previous night and cheaper!
This place is clean, comfortable and really cool (there's a bar downstairs!). There's a 7-11 next door and a supermarket close by which was really convenient. Not as central as some places so you will need to take a couple of trains to get around but it's doable.
I would definitely stay here again!