Time to...
- Haneda Airport Station - 8 min
- Shinagawa Station - 10 min
- Yokohama Station - 17 min
- Tokyo Station - 20 min
- Shibuya Station - 30 min
- Shinjuku Station - 35min
Ota ward is a great place where you can fully experience Japanese culture and daily life.
Around the apartment, there are numerous stores essential for life, from restaurants and bars to supermarkets and convenient stores. In addition, there is no need to worry about internet connection as it offers free Wi-Fi!
You’ll never get bored during your stay! Enjoy your nights here with your friends or family!
Over 200 Japanese Manga comics (English version) are here! They are highly selected by your host, Mikoto. They’re all English versions.
【Mikoto's Manga Ranking!】
1- Berserk (Complete set - latest Vol. 37)
Dark fantasy set in a medieval Europe, the main character (Guts) caught up by evil. His only friend (Griffith) betrays him, and he also looses his other company and loved ones. The story of isolation shows both the best and worst of human nature.
Number of copies sold in the world: 40 million copies
2- SLAM DUNK (Complete set)
Manga series about a basketball team from the high school.
It was ranked as No.1 Manga in 50-years history of Manga in the magazine “da Vinci”. The leader of a gang, Hanamichi Sakuragi meets his dream girl who is a sister of the basketball team captain, and he starts to play basketball. It’s a story of Hanamichi Sakuragi who learns the profoundness of basketball as he wins over tough rivals.
Number of copies sold in the world:121 million and 30 thousand copies
3- BLEACH Vol. 1-48
Fantasy manga by the very popular cartoonist, Taito Kubo. It appears in weekly magazine, “Shonen Jump”.
It’s a story about a highschool student, Ichigo Kurosaki becomes the God of Death and expel evil spirits.
Number of copies sold in the world: 87 million copies
4- Parasite (Complete set)
A high school student, Shinichi had been having ordinary life, however suddenly alien parasites try to take control of his brain.
He saves his life by a hair, but he’s got his right arm taken instead.
MIGY, the parasite that has entered his right arm, was living together, and one day his mother gets killed by the Parasytes who are hunger for human flesh.
And the unique charactor, Shinichi and MIGY also becomes their target…
Number of copies sold in the world:11 million copies
5- DRAGON BALL Z (Saiya episode - Cell episode)
When all seven of the dragon balls are collected, it summons Shenron, a spirit of dragon that would make all your wishes come true…
Son Goku who is from unknown planet starts a journey as he grows up and kicking all the bad rivals to himself and his company.
At Tenkaichi Budoukai, he meets the greatest enemy Raditz as he fights against Red Ribbon Army and he gets more mature.
There, not only he finds out about his childhood, he meets another enemy, even greater one…
Number of copies sold in the world:159 million and 50 thousand copies
6- BAKUMAN (Complete set)
A talented young artist Moritaka Mashiro and a writer Akito Takagi are the main characters of this manga who wish to become managa artists.
The story has a taste of the documentary and shows real activities of managa artists.
The story has adapted into TV animation and movie and became so popular.
Number of copies sold in the world:15 million copies
7- Aishiteruze Baby Complete set
A high school student, Kippei Katakura, becomes the care taker of his cousin, Yuzuyu Sakashita after her mother, Miyako, abandoned her.
The subject of this story is family and social problems including bullying, child abuse, and abandon.
It’s also a love story and domestic drama which Keppei learns how to care for and help Kokoro and Yuzuyu.
Number of copies sold in the world: unknown
8- honey and clover (Complete set)
The story depicts the lives and relations of a group of art school students what is called “Seishunmono”(The tale of Youth) through all the episodes of exciting ones to impressive scenes.
It follows those university students in their one-sided love affaire and learning about themselves.
Number of copies sold in the world: unknown
9- Kimini Todoke - from me to you (Vol. 1- 17)
The story takes place in Hokkaido.
Sawako Kuronuma, a quiet girl with black long hair who entered Sapporo high school having a hard time getting familiar with her glass mates as dubbed “Sadako” (Famous character of a Japanese scary movie)
However, as she starts talking with her classmate, Shota Kazehaya, who is a popular boy among everyone, everything including her friendship and relationship began to change.
And also things around Hayakawa and her other friends’ start to change as well.
Number of copies sold in the world:21 million copies
10- Whistle (Complete set)
The main character, Sho Kazematsuri, is a middle school boy who loves soccer.
His dream is to become a professional soccer player and play all over the world.
He transfers to different school because he wasn’t good enough to play soccer and he was little when he was at the previous school.
But he improves his skill and becomes mature as he plays with his team mates and rivals, Mizuno and Shige from Sakurajyouzui, and Fuwa.
Number of copies sold in the world:10 million and 8 hundred thousand copies
I strongly recommend you read the complete set of SLAM DUNK even though it's ranked in the 2nd place here.
==CHECK-IN / CHECK-OUT==
- Check-in: 3PM or anytime after. Late Night is always OKAY!
- Check-out: 11AM or anytime before.
==TRANSPORT==
Closest subway stations...
- Kamata Station (JR line)
- Keikyu Kamata Station(Keikyu line)
Time to...
- Haneda Airport Station - 8 min
- Shinagawa Station - 10 min
- Yokohama Station - 17 min
- Tokyo Station - 20 min
- Shibuya Station - 30 min
- Shinjuku Station - 35 min
Guest Access
You have full use of this apartment. A security key will be provided.
The Apartment is fully equipped, air conditioned, with a clothes washer in the apartment.
Interaction with Guests
Hi, everyone!
I’m your host, Mikoto Hamazono.
Not only me myself, but also with my coworkers all together, we will be hosting you with “OMOTENASHI” spirit.
Please feel free to contact us if you need anything including organizing a jumbo taxi (up to 8 people), providing information of neighborhood, or making reservations.
So why not book now!
(Ota ward’s National Strategic Special Zones for vacation rental facility permission acquired.)
Mikoto
-Please don’t hesitate if you need any help while you are staying at my place! We’ll be more than happy to provide you all the information you need that are available near by, such as Yoga lessons, Sento and Onsen, Don-quixote for your souvenirs, organizing a taxi and so on. Let me know if you have any concerns.
The Neighborhood
It's very quiet residential area. My neighbor has some nice cats and you can spend time with them.
Around the apartment, there's a bowling alley, supermarkets including the one that is open 24hrs, convenience stores, and even police station and fire department are in the neighborhood, so this is a trusted neighborhood.
Getting Around
This apartment is situated in an convenient location, only 10-minute walk from Kamata Station.
Other Things to Note
-Smoking is only allowed at the 3rd floor balcony. Use the silver bucket shaped ashtray, and please make sure that all the cigarette ends are soaked in the water. If you smoke anywhere else in the house, $50 will be charged to you.
-The neighbors are right next to the balcony, so please be quiet not to bother the neighbors when you are out there.
We offer a free Portable Pocket WiFi for the length of your stay so you can have internet access while in the apartment and when traveling around Tokyo.
Please do not smoke anywhere in the apartment but balcony.
Please do not wear outdoor shoes in the apartment, use the slippers provided.
Please lock the door when you go out (see instructions on page ()
Please do not disturb the neighbours by making loud noises, singing, playing loud music or behaving in an offensive manner, especially after 22:00.
Please do not flush anything other than toilet paper down the toilet.
Please do not leave your rubbish outside the door on the porch.
Please dispose of your rubbish in the bins provided making sure to separate combustible and noncombustible items. Recyclable materials should also be separated: PET bottles, paper, cans and bottles.
Feel free to use any kitchen utensils, but be sure to clean and dry them and return them after use.
The air conditioning is free to use, but please be sure to switch it off before leaving the house.
* Extra 50 dollars charge for late check out.