Nice independent basement flat approx. 10 mins walk from Ikebukuro station. Shops & restos nearby. It was a real pleasure to be able to play the piano late into the night & early in the morning—the room is truly soundproofed, & I heard nothing from the other rooms. Communication & instructions were very prompt & thorough. Minor flaws: (1) the bathroom, perhaps unavoidably, smelt strongly of invisible mildew; (2) the bedroom had to be kept at a low temperature (20.5°C) to preserve the piano; & (3) there were no basic kitchen stocks provided, such as oil/salt/etc. Generally had a very pleasant & fruitful stay—would recommend.