HIPPO　HOUSE　IN　KITATODA　　


LOCATION


Peaceful living environment, sophisticated shopping srreets in a quiet residential area

>>Enlarge a mapWarabi in Saitama Prefecture is a city, which prospered as a post station on Nakasendo, one of the main roads in the old times. Since World War 2 it has developed as a residential city, as the metropolitan area has expanded. Warabi is known as the smallest city in Japan, having an area of just 5.19 square kilometers, and is densely populated, People are active socializers and are positively involved in community activities.
Warabi is famous as the birthplace of the “Coming-of-Age” ceremonies. It is, therefore, appropriate that this city will be the site of a guesthouse where young people get together.
Around Warabi Station are tasteful old shopping streets and also, nearby, a big shopping mall “Diamond City Carat” with more than 100 shops. Warabi is most convenient if your stay is to be a long one.



　RENT


Monthly Rent
Private room 61,000yen
Shared room
(for two people) 39,000yen
Shared room
(for three people) 28,000yen

※At the time of first agreement only, 20,000yen as a security payment is necessary
per one. It's non-returnable.


ROOM PLAN FOR DETAIL


Common Facilities


Kitchen, lounge&dining, shower rooms (3 showers for men and 3 for women), laundry (6washing machines), air conditioner, large TV, toilet

Room Facilities


Bed with a futon set (Japanese style bedclothes and a pillow), internet available (free of charge), desk, chair, air conditioner, curtain, closet.

FLOOR PLAN FOR DETAIL


Direct access to the Tokyo area　

Hippo House is conveniently located, being 15 minutes on foot from Warabi Station of JR Keihintohoku Line.
Time Required to Travel to the Tokyo Area

>16minutes to Ikebukuro
(JR Keihintohoku Line, transfer to JR Saikyo Line at Akabane)
>22minutes to Shinjuku
(JR Keihintohoku Line, transfer to JR Saikyo Line at Akabane)
>32minutes to Tokyo
(JR Keihintohoku Line)
>60minutes to Haneda Airport
(JR Keihintohoku Line, transfer to Tokyo Monorail at Hamamatsucho)
>90minutes to Narita Airport
(JR Keihintohoku Line, transfer to Keisei Line Limited Express at Nippori)

ACCESS TO HIPPO HOUSE

Q: What motivated you to

enter Lakeland University Japan?

I spent my high school life in the States and it was Japanese who I first became good friends with. I found many similarities in Japan between Korea such as cultures. I had some kind of interests in Japan since then, but I was thinking about going to a college in Boston. But I happened to know about Lakeland University Japan by a friend of mine and I thought it would be a great opportunity for me to enjoy life in Japan since I don’t have to worry about my language problem to take classes.
So it was like a “kill two birds with one stone” ideal environment.

Q:. How is the atmosphere of the school?

It is not a big school so students and teachers have a close distance to each other and that creates homey atmosphere.
I was a little worried because I came to Japan without even knowing Hiragana. But eventually, I became accustomed to the life in Japan thanks to staff from school and friends.
Classes are also offered to small numbers so that professors can make sure the understanding of each of students and give us profound contents.
Students are very friendly to hang out and I often go eat with friends after school.


Q: What kind of job do you want with your skill in Japanese, Korean and English?

I want to be a psychologist in the future to help foreigners with worries about living abroad. The job doesn’t necessarily need 3 languages but as long as I can use them, I think it will help me with understanding other countries’ cultures and ways of thinking.

Q:Would you like to give a comment to the students who are thinking about going to Lakeland?

For those who want to study seriously, or think about acquiring English skill, this is the best place to go.
Also, although it is located in Japan, students communicate in English and rules of school are all in American way, so once you enter the gate of this university, here is America!!
If you study hard in Japan for 2 years, you will be sure to go to main campus without worries. Join us and let’s study together!

http://www.japan.lakeland.edu/en/index2.html

What made you start your career as an editor of the free paper for the Chinese Korean in Japan?



Right after the magazine, “Mujige (rainbow)” which was for the Chinese Korean in Japan, was issued, I offered myself to the magazine company as an applicant for its part time.


At that time, although I was working at this different company, I went to the office to help with design and edit on holidays.


However, sadly, after a half year, they decided to stop its publication. It was so regrettable for me that I finally decided to quit the company and became the publisher and has kept issuing since them. Thanks to everyone who has supported the magazine, it achieved its 2 year and 4 month anniversary. At present, we got our own readers and began to be recognized as media of information supplier for the Chinese Korean in Japan society.


There are 30 kinds of Korean free paper even only in Tokyo, but “Mujige” is the only magazine for “the Chinese Korean in Japan”.



-How many Chinese Korean people are living in Japan?


The number of Korean who has come to Japan since 1980’s reached 50000 and they live mainly as preschool student, foreign student, IT technician, employer.

Although a big percentage of foreigners come to Japan either as a preschool student or an overseas student, many of them get a job at Japanese company after graduate.

-I heard Chinese Korean people tend to stay in Japan to get employed. But isn’t it hard for them to get a full time job?



I think they have a balanced sense and adaptability to new environment since they have their own background as minority which differs from Chinese, Korean and Japanese. It is “When in Rome, do as the Romans do” way of thinking. It is impossible to exercise their 3 language skill until they adjust to others.
They always keep the thought in mind, so they are likely to be accepted by Japanese companies.



--What do you want to do in future?　?



Now, there are some associations/groups of the Chinese Korean in Japan. They hold activities for the purpose of building friendship, exchange events of Business association, Job forums, and events such as Sports day regularly.
So what I am thinking is that we could be a part of media for the development of Korean while volunteering.
For future, I would love to issue Multilanguage magazine with Chinese, Korean and Japanese with taking an advantage of multi-culture of the Chinese Korean.
I want to do my best with the belief that it should be us, Chinese Korean people that is to be a bridge for the mutual exchange and understanding among “close but far neighbors”; China, Japan and Korea.


The profile of 　Ms　Moon

After arriving Japan in the spring of 1999, she learned graphic design at art school and worked at Japanese company after her graduation.
Now, she issues free paper for Chinese Korean in Japan.
She says she is happiest in her life, working on the publication with her favorite languages and doing a job that she wants.
Free magazine for Chinese Korean in Japan; Mujige (rainbow)
URL: http://www.mujige-jp.net/home/

This is the story about a Chinese woman which you might have heard about before.


The Chinese woman I met was crazy about warming body.

Although her delivery was in the middle of summer, she never took a shower after that, and she even used the electronic blanket when in bed. Delivery is such a hard task enough to sweat a lot. In Japan, people usually take a shower from the next day of the delivery. For that reason, I was thinking that the lady was such a lazy and dirty person. One day, I talked to the lady and said, “Would you like to take a shower? It will make you feel good.” However, she went like this; “No way!” with an astonished face.


According to her, in her area in China, it is prohibited to take a bath within a month after a delivery since it is believed that it will make your strength weaken, and make your death earlier. Then I asked; “What about…shampoo only?” Because her hair was so coarse that it was getting bound!!!!!　

“Shampoo!? No, no. I would if there is Shinsui (sacred water).”　

“Shinsui? Shinsui?(launch) …Oh! God’s water, Shinsui! Where is it?”　

“China.”　

“…Right.”　

Although the conversation between the lady and me was like a comic dialogue, but this conversation without any kind of prejudice led me to the understanding of her sense of value, and also other countries’ way of thinking and custom of delivery. This lady didn’t take a shower at all but we figured out that we could use bubble shampoo which needs no water. That is; her cultural needs and our nursing finally met well enough to be negotiated.


However, it is not the case that the cultural custom we got to know can be common among all Chinese. How to take delivery differs depending on which area they are from although they are from the same country, China. But more than that, beyond nationality or race, every human has their own individuality. The other Chinese lady I met at the different occasion, though she was prohibited to take a shower by her mom really strictly, she said “I can’t stand this. I will do it stealthy so please keep it secret.”


Cultures and Customs are passed on to the next generation as traditions, but their contexts and interpretation would vary in every generation.


Also, cultures might have a different feature depending on who inherit it.

Thus, culture would be different up to a person. In nursing world, we made it our biggest goal to supply care that suits patients’ needs, that is we think individuality as the most important factor. Individual care- this must be the care offered in consideration for each person’s culture. Nursing is such a foresighted job lol.


You can download this multilingual pamphlet from RASC’s website. If you know any foreign expectant mother, let her know about this!


http://www.rasc.jp/


The editorial department of Senseup will be reporting Ms. Fujiwara’s activities in multicultural nursing regularly. Don’t miss them!

The menu I had right away was popular pork liver. (“Buta reba-teki”)


Fat pork liver roasted with salt and sesame oil was surprisingly more plain than beef and delicious. Morning fished Pork is truly worth it…with the strong expectation, I opened the menu and got astonished at the price.


No to mention liver, (“reba-teki”) almost all the menu is between 90yen to 380yen.


The most popular menu; “Spicy Miso liver Iron in Pot” (“Karamiso Horumon Tetsu Nabe”) is just a bit more expensive but still 480yen for one person


But there is hardly any place to eat Nabe for 480yen! And its Miso has a good lasting taste with the liver and vegetables melt in it.


The most impressive one among cheap and delicious menu was Rafutee. (Pork boiled with Okinasa Sake, Awamori)


It takes time to cook although the seasoning is so simple. You can feel the delicate taste that will melt in your mouth like water. It has tender sweetness of soy sauce and black sugar. It is natural that the store manager, Yu Kitayama who has been in this world for 40 years, has perfect confidence in his food and said, “There should be no place where you can have this taste with only 380yen!”


Also, although they are mainly offering roasts and boiled food, the store keeps its cleanliness well and an international student from China working there welcomes you with quick service and smile.
The store got full in no time like the other day, and the regular customer next to me 　showed his fulfilled smile and said, “Because of my work, I’ve been around the world and ate a lot but this store is the best!”


When I looked around, I could see not only students but elegant middle-aged men, nodding with beer, having a lot of fun. And I believed this store has 3 attractions which are, taste, price and atmosphere well enough for adults to go regularly.


I heard there is also special sake which is not on menu, so feel free to ask cheerful staff.

Japanese accommodation

J&F(Japanese & Foreigner)GUEST HOUSE

IN TOKYO JAPAN

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J&F Guest Houses make staying in Tokyo Japan easy and affordable!

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Staying at a "J&F Guest House" is a fun and affordable way to live in Japan. (On average, 75-80% cheaper than staying at a hotel) Popular with tourists, students, and backpackers, our guest houses offer their tenants the unique opportunity to experience Japan while sharing their culture and cultivating new friendships with people from all over the world!
	FEATURES OF A “J&F GUEST HOUSE” Clean, comfortable rooms furnished with Air Conditioner/heaters, futon sets and a desk where you can study or read. Community rooms where residents can socialize, watch TV or just relax. Fully equipped kitchens available 24hrs a day for your convenience. Shower rooms and restrooms conveniently located on most floors. Free Internet Access in most houses! No (Reikin) Key Money, Agent Fee or Guarantor required! Monthly rent starting from 40,000 yen, Including Utilities! 20,000 yen deposit (refundable) Conveniently located near train stations and shopping areas!
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■■A hostel where foreigners wholove the
owner gather together■■
Convenient access to major Tokyo tourist spots, business
districts, Tokyo, Asakusa, Ueno, Akihabara, Ginza, Roppongi,
Shinjuku, Shibuya, and Yokohama. Aizuya Inn offers
comfortable accommodation at reasonable prices!

With the functionality (convenience) that is most suitable for
sightseeing and business trips and the reasonable price,
Aizuya Inn is your best choice! All our staff welcomes you
with a warm smile!

Address
2-17-2Kiyokawa, Taito-ku, Tokyo, Japan 〒111-0022

Access
● A 10-min walk from Minamisenju Station
(Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line, JR Joban Line, and
Tsukuba Express)
●You may also take the to-ei bus (for Minamisenju)
from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit, Akihabara, and Asakusa
● From the Minamisenju Subway Station,
exit through the South Exit.
Follow the Edo-dori (Yoshino-dori) and walk southwards.
After crossing the Namidabashi intersection,
turn left when you hit the corner where there is a bar
called Arrow.
You should then be able to find Aizuya Inn's sign.

TEL
※When making an inquiry, please indicate that you heard
about us through Senseup as it will be smoother.
81-3-6276-6308

FAX
03-6276-6308

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http://www.aizuya-inn.com

Price
Single
● 3 tatami-mat……￥3,200/night（tax included）
● 4.5 tatami-mat…￥4,700/night（tax included）

Twin
● 4.5 tatami-mat…￥5,900/night（￥2,950×2; tax included）
● 6 tatami-mat…￥7,000/night（￥3,500×2; tax included）

Triple
● 6 tatami-mat…￥8,400/night（￥2,800×3; tax included）

Business Hours
7:30～22:00

■ Check-in…………15:00～24:00
（We can keep your luggage if you arrive early.）
■ Check-out………10:00
（We can keep your luggage until your departure time.）
■ Curfew………………24:30
(We make arrangements if you inform us ahead of time)
(We reply e-mails between 9:00～22:00)

Reservation
●Reservation and Inquiry over the phone ……03-6276-6308
（Hours:　7:30～22:00）
● Inquiry via e-mail
aizuyainn@yahoo.co.jp
● Online Reservation
http://www.aizuya-inn.com/fmdx1/yoyaku.html

Just stay home and relax your time
without doing anything
We make a call on you after your phone call!

1. It will begine with your call.
Let our operator know your need.
Send us the details on "Estimate form" on web.
In case there is no time/date preference,
we will give you a call in 24h.↓
2. Our professional stuff will make a call on you in a clean uniform.
we will hear your requests/ troubles.
Our staff will take care of all the estimates that would be needed.
There is also an advice about daily cleaning from professionals!
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3.Free estimate
We will proceed with a charge.
When it's worth buying, we do purchase with cash.
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4.Speedy work
We collect/purchase on the day we visit.
You will have 2 members of staff, so
don’t worry about moving big furniture, or bulky refuse out from as it is.
You have nothing to do!
Let us know if you have a preference for a moving-out day.
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5.After a collection
We will send you a report of collection
When it's needed, we have "Manifest" to give you,too!
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6. What if…?
We guarantee damages while at work.
Trustful damage guarantee ↓
7.Payment
When you don’t have cash,
we also accept credit cards for your payment.




T・M・J group corp.
2-6-10 Minami cho Kichijyoji Musashino-shi Tokyo-to
3/6/2002(founded in 2002)
Tel: 0120-44-1885
URL：http://www.tmj-net.co.jp/

Multicultural delivery-Meeting-
It’s been a few years since I quit my job at a hospital. When I think back, I have encountered so many deliveries and those experiences made me start working for mothers from foreign countries and their families. I would like to start this column with talking about the reality of multicultural deliveries and reason I started.


International Couple
Kentaro Tanada (Husband)
Sunhyon O (Wife)


JO-JU NET
■■■Join us for a Japanese-Chinese exchange experience■■■
JO-JU NET is going to have an Offline meeting!


Suzuki Law Office
We can help with immigration procedures and various applications.


“Welcome leasing”
For the first in Japan, the seminar of “Welcome leasing”, which is introduced in many
languages, was held on the 7th of September.

Do you have any idea how hard
it is for foreigners to find a room?

The international exchange committee established the site where you can search for real estate agents which foreigners can use or get information about real estate in their languages. This can lead the serious problems of foreigners finding a room to be solved gradually.

People’s interest in the theme was so great that more than ten people who were in charge of media from all over the world joined on the day of the seminar.

Although more than 2million foreigners are living in Japan, the fact that they have trouble finding a place to live is not well known.
Our government has launched “Visit Japan Campaign” and promoting it in order to establish the nationwide sightseeing business and also, the groups in the real estate industry also started making a serious action.

The activity of International exchange committee from Nikkankyo has been more activated since 5years ago. They have made a guidebook for a foreigners housing research and housing promotion. They used it at those housing promotion seminars for real estate agents all over Japan.

Also, both in 2003 and 2004, they held a real estate seminar at Nankai University in China and it got a huge response. Thanks to the committee’s steady efforts, real estate agents, who get down working on foreigners problems, and companies, which offer services that could be help to solve those problems, have been increased.
We, Sense up editorial department, would like to keep reporting their hard work with our “YOKOSOJAPAN” spirit.