MINIMAL SHIMOKITA：スタイリッシュロフト駅から3分

"Each friend represents a world in us, a world possibly not born until they arrive" - Anaïs Nin

IG : @returnthisway

Hello! I'm a Japanese male (who's lived 21 years in Sydney / Singapore / US). I've left advertising (Dentsu Oddfellows / Dentsu Creative X) for a second time to focus on social businesses & projects.

I've previously worked with deaf people learning sign language, and cross-cultural projects in organic fashion.

I hope to continue being involved in social businesses, and amongst other goals hopefully contribute to creating genuine connections between the world and my motherland: Japan - which is what guest houses are great for :)

I live in another Shimokitazawa apartment with my rescue dog 'Akiko (May May) Yosano" and a rescue cat "Ryuichi (Ryu chan) Sakamoto". We love the bustling neighbourhood and love our down times getting in touch with nature and our amazing planet.

Here's an anecdote about Japanese passengers travelling on planes: "Japanese people leave their seats cleaner than it was before". That surely says something about the cleanliness of our people, but deep down it all comes down to simply being respectful to the people who are kind enough to provide a generous and hospitable service. So as hosts, just let us know what you expect and we'll be sure to keep to our word.

If you're reading this as a guest looking to stay at our home, if the above paragraph resonates with you then things should be perfect :)

I'm interested in people - the exchanging of perspectives, being inspired by just how diverse and uniquely colourful each person is. I also LOVE local experiences wherever I go, doing my best to learn the language, eating the food, and experiencing joy just the way the local people have done for many, many years. So feel free to talk to us as we're always delighted to help you discover things just as others do for us.

If there's anything else you're wondering about us do ask away. Hope to chat to you soon!

Peace from TKY,

Ryo