Takashi and his family were great hosts. His wife Li was very friendly, came to pick us up at the closest subway station so we wouldn't get lost, and gave us many suggestions to help us find our way around Tokyo. Their daughter is super cute and it was fun to spend time with their family. They were very open, but not at all intrusive. We had a few meals with them in the home (a dinner and a couple breakfasts), which Li prepared, and it was always delicious - a good view into what Japanese home cooking might be like :) Their home is very unique - design-oriented - and clean. Besides their family, there are a few other long-term stays, but I they seem to work hard, and I never saw them while I was there. All the accommodations you need are there - Wifi works great, heat and a/c in the room if you need to adjust for yourself, laundry if you need, and the awesome warmed toilet seat with bidet, if you're into that. There's also a hot tub on the roof that you're free to use too. You sleep on a Japanese futon type bed, which is super comfortable, and the room comes with its own key in case you're sensitive about privacy and security. The neighborhood is quiet, but very conveniently connected to the JR Yamanote line with just a short walk. On your walk to the station, you'll pass by a little Japanese elementary school too, which is cute to see all the little kids going to school in the morning. I definitely recommend staying here if you're interested in seeing how a modern Japanese family lives. Staying here was one of the highlights of my trip and I hope to return soon!