Mieko's place was just as described, and very clean which was appreciated. Mieko was very responsive to messages and a wonderful host. The apartment is centrally located, however the street itself is busy a little on the noisy side. It was quiet cold in the evenings since we stayed in December, and cold in the apartment. I found the heater did not heat the apartment nearly as fast as I would have hoped, however, this is only a minor complaint. Overall, we had a very nice stay- Thank you again Mieko!