I had a very nice and engaging week at Keita's--one during which I made many long green walks and visited some interesting centres spread around a very typical Japanese neighbourhood. First of all, Keita is a great host and a lovely person. He has great communication skills and speaks fluent English; during my whole stay, he also made a constant effort to advice me about places to visit in the area; that made my stay there more valuable. The check in was very thorough; Keita showed me all around the house and explained everything; I got into my room, I got my towels, and I was set in minutes. My room was very spacious and enjoyable; with a comfortable futon bed-set, a rack for the clothes, a table with a small mirror, an air conditioning unit, and a large window with a big balcony that made my waking up in the morning very enjoyable--especially when awaking with the chirping and singing of birds. In the house, the cubicle (in real Nippon tech-style!) has always been kept sparkling clean. The washroom has a washer with a mirror and ledges for various conveniences, and next door is the bath with the shower (the jet is one of the most powerful and enjoyable I have ever used). All the facilities were provided with the basic necessary. The kitchen, which is available to use to cook, felt snug and homely; there were a cozy table with chairs, various cutleries, plates, bowls, mugs and so forth; the fridge had plenty of space. One of the best part of my staying in Keyta's house was the time spent in the living room resting on the comfortable couch, enjoying the high speed internet, or having nice conversations with Keita and the other guests from around the world, or just chilling out with the sound of the cicadas coming from the large window behind--it's been very relaxing! The area, has been most valuable to my stay at Keita's, as I was able to make many walks in the green surroundings and get a good look at the everyday way of living of typical Japanese towns. The people around are very friendly and, although few speak English, they often take time to make up for one's lack of knowledge of the Japanese language. Locally, there are many supermarkets and restaurants spread all around; overall, the prices were cheaper compared to Central Tokyo. The area felt very safe and enjoyable. The transportation (Keio and Tama Monorail) is great; nearby are many town of interest where one can find lovely bakeries, local restaurants, historical sites of interest, and many beautiful temples and shrines. Notable places include; Takahatafudo with the beautiful Pagoda of Takahatasankongoji and the temple itself; Hino city, the town that hosted 'Shinsengumi', a special police force and last Samurai group in the history of Japan; the Tama Centre with its quality shopping malls, nice restaurants, and an entrance to Tama Central Park that looks like a monument itself; Fuchū,...