Today we visited “Ibuki no ie,” located a 9-minute walk from Oyama Station in Itabashi Ward.

It’s a share house set within a quiet residential neighborhood. It’s three stops by train to Ikebukuro. Even by bicycle—or while strolling and exploring a new area—you can reach Ikebukuro in about 15 minutes!

A new scent, pure white walls, floors and furniture brimming with the warmth of wood, a dining room filled with light, and hydroponics. It’s a share house overflowing with a natural vibe.

Saori: “A deep shoe rack. Let’s store things well and fit a lot in!”
Kumiko: “If we use storage goods to take advantage of the depth and height, it looks like we can put a lot of shoes, right!”

Saori: “Open the door and there’s a staircase with a stylish carpet♪ The rooms are on the 2nd and 3rd floors.”
Kumiko: “Bright white walls and a stylish carpet♪ It’s nice that it also softens the sound of footsteps.”

Saori: “The living room bathed in light is everyone’s place to relax. The bamboo flooring with a base of white × wood is lovely♪”
Kumiko: “So bright! There are so many windows, and it’s a calming space. You can really unwind.”

Saori: “The orange and green benches are stylish too♪”
Kumiko: “Because the colors are soft, they’re perfect for the dining area. Looks like a nice spot to read and relax.”

Saori: “They give new housemates vegetable seeds as a gift! I’ve got mustard. What about you, Kumi-chan?!”
Kumiko: “Mine is, hmm… you’ll have to wait and see after I plant it! (laughs) In keeping with the share house concept ‘Ibuki’ (new growth), you get a present♪ This storage is cute too!”

Saori: “This is the trendy LED hydroponics. When it grows big, let’s have a harvest festival & party together!”
Kumiko: “It’s my first time seeing it! Some sprouts are tiny, some are growing—so cute★ If everyone grows it together, eating it will be even more fun!”

Saori: “With both the table and flooring in bright tones, the living room has a unified look. It feels really spacious!”
Kumiko: “It really is bright♪ I do want to live in a clean home!”

Saori: “Since it’s a square kitchen, cooking together looks like it’ll be fun. Today’s lunch will be pasta, decided♪”
Kumiko: “Pasta—! What should I prepare? It’s like a cooking class♪ When girls cook together, both the cooking and the talk will get glamorous♪”

Saori: “Pots and dishes are down below. It’s convenient because you can grab them right away!”
Kumiko: “Yeah, convenient♪ There’s plenty of storage under the kitchen, so you can get to what you want to use right away!”

Saori: “Microwave, rice cooker, and cute tableware are all here! All the furniture and dishes are brand new! Love it♪”
Kumiko: “For people living alone for the first time, you can use dishes immediately; and for those who’ve lived alone before, you get to use new, cute dishes without having to buy them!”

Saori: “Thanks to the big window next to the bed, the room gets loads of sunlight. Looks like I’ll be able to wake up properly in the morning. Oh right, Kumi-chan, I found a funny article! Look—!!”
Kumiko: “What is it? Wow, those are lovely pieces of furniture. They’d suit this room! Rooms that let the light in boost your luck too (laughs).”

Kumiko: “It really is about this storage, isn’t it? Excellent for effective use◎”
Saori: “Yep, under-bed storage is important, of course!”

Saori: “Kumi-chan! The bed seems to be made in Italy!! Will I sleep soundly, I wonder?”
Kumiko: “Wao—You can feel like a celeb! I’m sure you’ll sleep soundly. Might even oversleep (laughs).”

Saori: “Oh! A haco-type closet. Having a closet is convenient after all. It keeps dust off clothes, and it’s something girls who love clothes want.”
Kumiko: “Doors make it convenient too. It keeps the room looking neat, and it’s essential for protecting precious clothes.”

Saori: “White walls & flooring with a red chair and stylish shelves. The lighting is lovely too, and it makes you want to get picky about room-making! Ah! I spot some air plants on the wall!!”
Kumiko: “Above Saori-chan! Yes. It might be a little hard to see in the photo, but air plants! Decorative plants in a room are soothing♪”

Saori: “This share house even has rooms with a washbasin, right? If there’s a washbasin in your room, you’ll remove your makeup every day without getting lazy, right?!”
Kumiko: “Ahhhh… Exactly. Even though I know I shouldn’t just go to sleep like this, it’s a hassle—but I’ll still take my makeup off… (tears). If it’s in the room, I can push myself to do it!”

Saori: “I want to fill the room’s shelves with my favorite plants and flowers♪”
Kumiko: “Yes, lovely♪ I want to put my favorite books and CDs there too—use it as both storage and interior decor.”

Saori: “Is this the biggest room? By the way, it’s about 15 minutes by bicycle to Ikebukuro from here! Handy for cycling over to shop!”
Kumiko: “It’s spacious, and because it’s such a bright room, it puts me in high spirits＾＾ Cycling will make me giddy too♪”

Saori: “This hallway has taste, doesn’t it? Even if you come home tipsy, there’s a handrail, so it’s fine (laughs)!?”
Kumiko: “Exactly! The carpet is cute and the wall patterns are cute! Even if you’re tipsy, there’s a handrail and it’s spacious, so you’ll be fine (laughs).”

Saori: “There are two sinks, so even on a busy morning you can relax! Hm!? What’s wrong!? Kumi-chan!!”
Kumiko: “Wawawawawa—Getting a massage (laughs). Because the mirror is long, it’s easy to see♪”

Saori: “Ta-da!! There are air plants here too!”
Kumiko: “They’re in the rooms and all over the shared spaces! There might even be hidden air plants!?”

Saori: “In single-person homes you often get unit baths, but Ibuki no ie has a proper bathtub where you can relax and wash away the day’s fatigue♪”
Kumiko: “It’s compact, but soaking in the tub lets you unwind. Let’s wash away the day’s fatigue.”

Saori: “There are two washing machines. Storage shelves are perfect too! I’m going to place my favorite fabric softener there♪”
Kumiko: “I want to be wrapped in the scent of softener♪ Sometimes we could even trade softeners with each other! Since the shelves are wide, you can put everything from bath goods to laundry goods there.”

Saori: “Besides the bath, there are also shower rooms! Convenient for mornings when you want to finish up quickly!”
Kumiko: “You can switch depending on your mood. There are two shower rooms!”

Saori: “There’s plenty of storage space along the stairs as well. You can never have too much storage! What should we put there?”
Kumiko: “Big shelves! Who knew there’d be storage in a place like this! What should I put? Hmm—I’ll think about it a bit (laughs).”

Saori: “Two chairs next to the door that leads to the rooftop. Nobody comes here! We can even have secret talks here♪ It kind of reminds me of my school days♪”
Kumiko: “The landing space is a must-have place for girls (laughs). One of the good things about a share house is that you can make friends you can talk about anything with.”

Saori: “Woooow! A huge rooftop deck! Feels amazing!! On days off I want to have brunch out here! I also want to try a home garden!”
Kumiko: “The sense of openness is irresistible!!! Amazing—! Feels so good! Let’s do a home garden, and BBQ in the summer★”

Kumiko: “Security is solid too!”
Saori: “A women-only share house. Safety first! Security is firmly handled by ALSOK!”

Saori: “Lately, lots of people around me have started growing their own vegetables. I’m curious about hydroponics too!”
Kumiko: “Having nature nearby calms the mind. I want to do hydroponics too!”

How did everyone like it?
Ibuki no ie, where plenty of light pours in and you can live together with nature. Even though it’s within the 23 wards, it looks like you can live a calm life here.
“Live with vitality through hydroponics”—please do try a natural life♪

・*.ﾟKumiko’s “Ibuki no ie” Checkpointsﾟ.*・

★ Access	9 minutes from Oyama Station; about 15 minutes by bicycle to Ikebukuro. You can head out while taking a stroll.
★ Storage	Depends on the room: closet, storage shelves, and a pole hanger. Make good use of storage goods and the hallway storage!
★ Style	A simple, stylish look based on white that conveys the warmth of wood.
★ Rent	50,000–61,000 yen (common service fee 13,000 yen). Rooms with a washbasin are hotly contested!?
★ Rules	Overnight stays by friends are not allowed. You can live a calm, quiet life. No smoking inside the building. Cleaning is done by professional cleaners about three times a week. Very comfortable ◎ Please make sure to take out your own trash.
★ Water Facilities	1 bathroom and 2 shower rooms. Two rooms come with their own in-room water fixtures.
★ Security	ALSOK security and non-duplicable card keys—thorough measures unique to a women-only residence!
★ Other	Do hydroponics at home♪ Let’s live a natural life.