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Caster Media — Fri, 10 Apr 2020 06:32:31 +0000

TOKYO SHARE AYASE KITA: A sharehouse for people working in the city

TSH writer — Wed, 24 Aug 2016 15:00:16 +0000

Live smart. Reap the benefits of living in a sharehouse.

Kita Ayase in Adachi-ku is an education capital with many elementary and secondary schools in the area. As expected, there are also many housing complexes and residential houses lining the quiet streets here. That might be why there are countless discount supermarkets, drug stores, and other convenient shops around. A person could live on a budget or at least very reasonably here.

The sharehouse we will showcase today is quite a distance from local Kita-Ayase station, however for that very reason residents can keep costs down by shopping at nearby discount stores and only paying around 30,000 yen in rent. It is possible to live reasonably, only spending money on the necessary bills and expenses, and use the rest of your money wisely to invest in your future. This house has the best environment to support new residents to Tokyo, be you an exchange student from another country, someone starting work in Japan, or someone moving to the city from the country.

From local train station Kita-Ayase it takes 56 minutes to Shibuya, stopping at major stations like Akasaka, Hibiya and Otemachi on the way. The sharehouse itself is a new property built from shipping containers with a modern exterior and fresh, white-colored interior. If you can tolerate the commute, this house is a great price.

Let’s check out the property!

「TOKYO SHARE AYASE-KITA」house detail

A creative piece of architecture constructed from shipping containers

This pitch black shipping container house is rustic yet modern. It gives off an entirely different vibe from other nearby properties, so much so that it’s hard to believe this attention-seizing structure is actually a house.

The property is located quite a distance from Kita-Ayase station, and while it is not impossible to walk to the house, it’s a better idea to catch the bus. Board the bus at the station and alight approximately 20 minutes later at Shinhirobashi, the bus stop near the house.

The house has been constructed by joining shipping containers together. Look closely and you can distinguish each container from the next.

Down the gravel path you will find bicycle parking. Currently each new resident receives a bicycle on a first come, first served basis! There is bicycle parking at Ayase train station, too, so if you ride there you can save money on bus tickets!
That said, it looks like many people around the area ride bicycles, too. The bicycle parking lot was crammed today. Try to get in early! The road from the station to the property is relatively flat and easy to ride along. Alright, let’s change things up and look inside the house!

Gentle light warms the cozy dining floor.

Light streaming in from the window warmly illuminates the room in a refreshing manner. The dining table seats 12 and looks to be the central point of interaction in the house.

Storage boxes for all residents, as well as essential appliances including a microwave and kettle, can be found in the same room.

The first door leads to the house entrance, and the second door to the living area.

The long kitchen area looks like they’ve joined two kitchens together.

With two double burner gas stovetops cooking more than one person can use the kitchen at the same time.

You can eat your meals at this small counter if you so desire.

Chic New York style

The living room isn’t a large space, however its simple, minimalist design creates a chic, mature atmosphere.

The windows on the wall facing the street bring the outside in and create space in the room.

A shag rug decorates the floor. A shag rug has a long pile and is soft to the touch.

The dark hues of the cabinet and television stand create the atmosphere of the room.

An image of Times Square in New York lit by a nearby lamp brings an urban feel to the space.

It would be great to spend a sunny day hanging out in here. The surrounding neighborhood is quiet and with little through traffic residents aren’t bothered by noise.

Customize simple rooms to suit your personality

All rooms have the same layout, perfect for expressing one’s personality. There is conveniently also a refrigerator in each room.

1F and 2F rooms are located beyond the dining area.

A bright red column stands out near the staircase. Rooms line both sides the hallway.

There are also a limited number of rooms which are slightly more spacious and come with shelving.

The feel of the room changes entirely just by altering the color of the curtains and refrigerator to black.

Bathroom and toilet facilities are on the same floor as the rooms.

There are two washbasins backed by a large mirror. Having two basins helps with the morning rush.

The showers, bathroom and toilet facilities are all located in the same area.

Having a bathtub as well as a shower in the house is an appealing feature.

Mavalas, the company behind TOKYO SHARE AYASE KITA, also takes care of many other concept sharehouses. This particular property is recommended for business men and women or freelancers working in the city. With a WiFi connection in the house there is no need to go to the trouble to set up an internet service. You can get back to work the same day you move in.

Tokyo is a difficult city to navigate for new residents. By choosing to live in an area away from the city center you can gradually get used to your new life at your own pace. Also, a sharehouse comes with its own built-in community, which is reassuring for residents new to the city and unfamiliar with the area. That’s something lacking in standard rental properties.

Living smart in a sharehouse might be just the thing you need to kick-start your own self-awakening.

/Author:Inamine

A girls secret garden: Ayase Laputa

Caster Media — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 08:00:39 +0000

Discover your own special space

Coming home from work the very first thing I do is collapse onto the sofa. I do this every day.

This is always where I would be sitting or stretching out, even when I lived at home with my parents. It wasn’t very spacious, and there were other places I could have chilled out in, but for some reason I always found myself coming back to the same spot. And at my favorite cafés I was always able to concentrate better at the window seats not in direct sunlight when studying or enjoying reading a book. I found myself thinking that there must be a lot of people who could understand that everyone is different and as such so is the place they feel most comfortable…

And so today I’d like to introduce a female-exclusive share house, Ayase Laputa, a 10-minute walk from Ayase station on the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda line and the JR Joban line. Complete with approximately 7.6m2 of communal space including the living room, dining room, counter kitchen, and a wide rooftop terrace with a view of Tokyo Sky Tree that has been made into a second living room. Find your own cozy little spot, be it a seat at the counter from which you can keep an eye on dinner, watching television while relaxing on the sofa or even enjoying a book while swaying pleasantly on the hammock.

Without further ado let’s introduce some areas in the house that could potentially become your own special spot!

「Ayase Laputa」details page

View from outside

This house was originally a family home, now a female-exclusive share house with the capacity to house a maximum of 21 people.

The door locks automatically and requires a passcode. Use of this type of locking system has increased in female share houses.

Here is the front hallway. Shoe lockers line the wall on the left side of the photo. Can you imagine the amount of shoes if there were 21 females living in the house?

There are 4 of these cupboards. If you use the space well you should be able to get everyone’s shoes in there.

There is also storage space above.

A welcome board stands at the entrance to the lounge, greeting those returning home.

Main lounge

The lounge boasts a spacious 7.6m2, a communal area that never feels cramped even living with a large number of people.

The dining table seats 8 people and the placemats and wallpaper have a gorgeous, feminine vibe.

There is a large, comfortable sofa in the living room with a relaxed, soothing ambiance.

Have you found somewhere you’d like to be your own special spot yet? I’ve got my eye on the sofa so I can leisurely stretch out my legs.

The kitchen has a counter, and surprisingly a lot of people quickly eat their food here after cooking. There is also no need to set the table for dinner.

A communal computer has also been provided, perfect for looking up this and that with ease.

Kitchen, Bathroom and Laundry facilities

The kitchen sink is freestanding so the food preparation area is quite spacious as you can see. You could even gut a freshly caught fish if you wanted to.

There are 3 large refrigerators and plenty of space for people to move about.

The sink stands by itself apart from the preparation area. Use one to scrub dishes with detergent and the other to rinse them off and doing the dishes is a cinch.

There are 3 rice cookers set up in the kitchen, and private storage cubby holes beneath to hold small items such as condiments and spices.

There is also a collection of nice, simple tableware to use as you please.

A sink to wash your hands right in front of the toilet.

The toilet.

There is a washing machine and free-standing washstand in the bathroom.

Bathroom complete with tub and a fresh, white color-scheme.

The shower room.

Private rooms

There are two types of rooms – private and double, dormitory type rooms. Size and layout differ per room, so it might be an idea to get yourself down for a private viewing so you can look for yourself.

Each room is fitted with a passcode security system so you don’t have to carry a key around with you. Room 201. A double-window type private room. As well as being spacious… … there is even plenty of space to store a large quantity of items.
Room 202. This room also has a lot of storage space. The skylight in room 204 acts as a natural light system during the day. In addition to room 207 being quite spacious with plenty of storage space…
You can also go out onto the balcony. You can hang your washing out here. Room 301 (a,b) is a dormitory type room. You can still hold on to some degree of privacy with the wall in the middle of the room acting as a partition.
In addition dormitory rooms come equipped with a security box to store your valuables. Going up to the stairs from the 3rd floor to the rooftop, we come out into the ‘Sky Living room’ also boasting approximately 7.6m2 of space. Here you can see the Sky Tree while enjoying a barbeque. Also, my top candidate for the best spot in the house -the hammock- is very comfortable to lay in.

Fine Select, currently handling 14 other female-exclusive share house properties in the metropolitan area, opened a share house in Ueno (Ueno Machiya) and Sumiyoshi (Sumiyoshi Sky Terrace) in addition to Ayase Laputa at around about the same time. They cater to a variety of different needs, with share houses converted from existing homes and even apartments.

Moreover, hearing stories from the share houses managed by Fine Select it is clear that they are doing a great job at building communities. Housemates do things like actively taking charge of the housework on the cleaning staff’s days off and surprise others on their birthdays, and I felt once again that when living with strangers it really is important to support and cooperate with each other. If you go out of your way to do something for someone it is reward enough just to see the smile on their face.

With Ayase Laputa especially, given that it can house up to 21 people it is essential to go in with a preparedness to support the other people living with you.

So we can say that with share houses, the concept of a comfortable environment is first and foremost having a good personal connection with the people you are living with, and once you have that you will be able to find that special spot in the house just for you.

Special moments with special people. And within these moments a special place for both you and me. Come on over and find one for yourself.

/Author: Kagawa