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About Us
I live with three roommates in a very old house in Toshima Ward, Tokyo.
My roommates are Japanese and Nepali, including a queer woman.
They enjoy anime, games, and music. Japanese is our common language.
I'm an IT engineer who works at home, and they are a voice actor and a student.
If you answer all questions of my profile, you have a better chance to be accepted.
Room sharing and coming out of the closet are uncommon in Japan.
Art Project
I offered the wall to a friend who wanted to paint a mural, but some space remained.
I then invited artists from around the world—many volunteers have contributed.
We don’t have art skills ourselves and don’t participate or suggest designs.
The Neighborhood
Two stations from Ikebukuro, ~30 minutes from Shinjuku and Shibuya.
Quiet residential area with some restaurants and shops.
The house is old, poorly ventilated, and in a natural setting.
Not suitable for people with asthma or allergies to dust or animals.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Performing arts
Hitchhiking
Animals
Astronomy
History
Pets
Sustainability
Cycling
Water sports
Outdoor activities
Winter sports
Beach
Adventure sports
Nature
Fitness
Art & design
DIY & crafts
Carpentry
Drawing & painting
Politics / Social justice
Self development
Movies & TV
Languages
Music
Cooking & food
Books
Technology
LGBTQ
Events & social
Culture
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I offer my homemade umeshu (Japanese plum wine) to my guests.
If my roommates have time, we can have a drinking party at home.
Let me know whether you drink alcohol and if you have any dietary restrictions.
My roommates are happy to share their knowledge of Japanese pop culture.
One of them also plays guitar and other instruments and enjoys skateboarding.
One roommate used to visit women’s bars in Shinjuku Ni-chome (the gay district).
She doesn’t have time to go there now, but she’s happy to share her knowledge.
Help
Looking for people who can paint a mural and assist with cleaning.
Also, we need more help with cleaning than with painting.
People who can assist only with cleaning are also welcome to apply.
Availability
One person is enough for the help we need. Any partners are not allowed.
Future availability may change due to resident move-ins or move-outs.
We only accept requests for the current month and the upcoming month.
You may inquire about availability for dates beyond the upcoming month.
But we may hold responses until one month before your requested date.
Duties & Responsibilities
Paint a mural in a common area (such as the living room, corridor, etc.)
Short-term stays paint a small space; long-term stays paint a larger space.
No theme required; original or copyright-free characters only.
Help keep shared areas clean. Assist with other tasks as needed.
Selection Criteria
Submit examples of your artwork. Both analog and digital works are OK.
You may share your portfolio via a website, Instagram account, or a PDF file.
You may also upload a photo of your artwork as your profile image.
Essential Qualifications
Artists, including professionals, hobbyists, and self-taught practitioners.
Previous experience in mural painting or formal art education is not required.
Preferred Qualifications
Japanese skills to communicate with roommates who don’t speak English.
People who can try Japan's unique foods and my homemade alcohols.
Benefits and Conditions
We don’t oversee or set your working schedule. Please manage it yourself.
We provide paint markers, acrylic paint, and paintbrushes for your use.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Hindi: Fluent
Japanese: Fluent
Nepali: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
"My hovercraft is full of eels."
Accommodation
No strict rules or curfews. There are two types of accommodations.
Meals may be provided, depending on the amount of work you do.
Let me know if you’re okay with the tent or need a room.
The house may be hotter than outside in summer and colder in winter.
We prefer people who don’t use air conditioning or heaters frequently.
[An indoor bed tent in the living room]
A tent with mattresses and blankets includes some storage space.
An electric fan and an oil heater are available for cooling and warmth.
The living room is also the passageway to the roommates’ rooms.
If the tent isn’t comfortable, we can arrange a private room for you.
[A room]
A private room with an air conditioner and furniture.
It's normally available when any room becomes vacant.
In the summer, we are probably available when the room is available.
Because it can be difficult to stay in the tent with only the electric fan.
What else ...
Tourist visas and Japanese guests are welcome.
If you answered all the questions in my profile,
Please put emojis in the title of your request.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
high-speed wifi
Can possibly accept pets
If you stay in the private room, it's okay to accept any pets that are quiet and friendly to people.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
My animals / pets
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We went to the picnic with her and my friend, who doesn't speak much English. She got along with my friend because of her friendly personality.
She couldn't finish the mural before she left the house, so she came back and finished it. Thank you, Grace, for all… read more
I loved the flexibility of the work and being able to add to my peice in my own time.
I will never forget my stay here. It was such a cool exchange being able to stay with locals talk about the difference in our… read more
She helped us a lot with house cleaning, mowing, and painting a mural.
She was very friendly to all roommates. We had a fun time with her.
We are very appreciative of her.
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We went to the picnic with her and my friend, who doesn't speak much English. She got along with my friend because of her friendly personality.
She couldn't finish the mural before she left the house, so she came back and finished it. Thank you, Grace, for all… read more
I loved the flexibility of the work and being able to add to my peice in my own time.
I will never forget my stay here. It was such a cool exchange being able to stay with locals talk about the difference in our… read more
She helped us a lot with house cleaning, mowing, and painting a mural.
She was very friendly to all roommates. We had a fun time with her.
We are very appreciative of her.
I went to a nice cafe in the neighbor with my friend and her, we enjoyed conversation and atmosphere of the cafe
She took time to paint the colourful mural about wildlife of Thailand where she stayed before come to Japan,
I appreciate that she draw nice and eye-catching paintings.
In addition, Hiro shared lovely treats, very useful recommendations for Tokyo and the places around and I… read more
They spent a few hours to paint without expect any reward. I like her cute and lively painting, very nice.
It was rainy day, but they' were friendly and talktable so I was able to enjoy the conversation with them.
We welcome her to… read more
Also she cooked delicious creative cuisine for us, Unfortunately my roommates were not be able to join because they were busy.
We conversed in Japanese then I realized that she had studied the language for only a few months, I was surprised… read more
