Japan house with disabled kid
Overview
--------------------------------- About Our Homestay --------------------------------- We run a share house with 7 rooms, living together with our 3-year-old son. The father is 34, the mother is 29, and a female friend in her 30s also lives with us. In the past our house was very lively and full of activities, but due to family circumstances (our child has a disability), the environment has become much calmer and more family-oriented. We do not host as many events as before, but if guests reach out or ask for interaction, we are happy to respond and support as much as we can. Our home offers a quiet, authentic experience of everyday Japanese family life. ------------------------------------------- Experience Life in Osaka ------------------------------------------- This share house is suitable for guests who want to experience Japanese daily life in a relaxed and peaceful environment. Our living room also serves as a small community space for our neighbors. We still open it a few times a week—on a smaller scale than before— so guests may naturally meet local children, seniors, or families. Sometimes we offer light cultural activities such as calligraphy, origami, takoyaki cooking, or casual conversation practice, but these are held occasionally and gently, depending on our family’s capacity. Dinner is available for 15,000 JPY per month (simple homemade meals). A discount is offered if you can help with small household tasks such as cleaning, cooking assistance, dishwashing, or vacuuming. This homestay is ideal for people who prefer a quiet stay while being part of a warm, community-friendly environment. 【About us】 The current residents are 4 adults and 2 child. Most residents go to bed at 9:00 p.m. We would like quiet after 9:00 p.m. ①Mary 29 years old. I started this share house because I did not want to raise a child alone and wanted to raise children with a variety of people. I basically work in my house. I have a calligraphy qualification. If you wish, I can write your name in kanji or write it together with you. I'm not good at cooking and English! I cried when my luggage was stolen while traveling. I have ever been 48 countries. India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Taiwan, South Korea, Mongolia, China, Macau, Hong Kong, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Philippines, Micronesia, Fiji, Tuvalu, Australia, New Zealand, New Caledonia, Tonga, Iceland, Norway, Finland, Italy, Spain, Germany, Poland, France, Russia, Albania, Vatican, Turkey, Israel, Palestine, Jordan, Qatar, Egypt, Kenya, Tunisia, Morocco, Hawaii, Guam, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, Easter Island! ②Hide My husband. 34 years old. He work for a manufacturer. He goes to work at 8:00 a.m. and back home around 17:30 on weekdays. He like cooking. He doesn't talk much, but he's not angry. He's shy. ③Sui Our son, born in June 2022. He already traveled to 16 countries. He doesn't remember any of them. LOL! He was healthy until the age of two, but spent most of 2024 in the hospital. He is now at home but he is medical care and severely disabled child. However, he is gradually recovering through rehabilitation! There are important medical equipment such as a ventilator circuit, which is important to sustain life, a tube for nutrition, and a monitor for oxygen near him. Be carefull to avoid stepping on or tripping over them. Also, his immune system is weak, so please help him by washing your hands and gargling hard! We are happy if you play with him a lot. ④Kuro 31 years old. She is writing a novel in Japan. The content explores the reality of the conflicts and worries of youth. You can buy her novel at Japanese bookstores and our house. Please read it for practicing your Japanese. She and me and my husband are Buddhist. We pray morning and night. ⑤Japanese female ⑥Japanese kids (preschool child） In addition, occasionally 1~4 guests come to stay. 【Preschool】 Want to go sightseeing with adults only? We have a partnership with an English preschool that offers temporary care for ages 1-6. My son also used to go to there on weekdays before. Please contact us in advance as we need to check availability.
House Rules
If you wish to have a meal not included in the meal plan, please pay 500 yen in cash each time. Dinner is at 18：00 pm . Please let us know by the day before. You can use the kitchen any time without 9-10 am. Please buy ingredients of your food by yourself. We may not be able to make a space for you in the refrigerator, so please write your name on your stuff and keep it. You can take a bath at any time without 9-10 am. However, please give priority to children around 6-7pm. You can use our shampoo and soap for free. If you prepare your own shampoo, do not leave it in the bathroom, but bring it back to your room each time. We don’t have a curfew. We go to bed at 9pm so please be quiet after 9pm. If you will be home late, please open the door yourself. I will teach how to use the key when you arrive. Strollers and child seats can be rented free of charge. You may not smoke during the homestay. The smoking penalty is 50,000 yen. Please wash your clothes yourself. Landry is free. Drying is 500 per time. You can clean up your room by yourself. Let's clean up the shared room together. Cleaning time is from 9:00 to 10:00 am. The house wifi date limit is unlimited. You can do anything using the house Wi-Fi including having a video meeting or online classes, playing a video game, watching youtube videos etc. Please cooperate in power saving by turning off the lights or switch when you are not using them. Please set the air conditioner at 28 degrees Celsius in summer and 20 degrees Celsius in winter. Please keep your luggage in your room. When you bring your stuff to the shared room, please bring it back to your room when you leave. Cancellations the day and the day before are charged 100%, within one week 50%, and within two weeks 25%.
Amenities
Local Amenities
Rooms
A traditional Japanese tatami room. (9.72㎡) No bed, you sleep on Japanese futon mattresses. It is suitable for 2 adults, but you can fit futons for up to 3 people. if laying out 3 futons, you have to fold the futon every time you get up.
There is a wide king size bed (200cm*200cm) . Suitable for 2 adults and 2 small children. It is possible 3 adults by placing a additional Japanese mattress. For 4 adults, please book one more rooms. Adjacent to single small room.
For single people(6.38㎡). New foldable beds have been installed. The room next to yours will be occupied by a family. So, it will be a bit crowded. If you want to work, we can show you another desk room.
A traditional Japanese tatami room. (9.72㎡) No bed, you sleep on Japanese futon mattresses. It is suitable for 2 adults, but you can fit futons for up to 4 people. if laying out 4 futons, you have to fold the futon every time you get up.