As promised, I took pics of my room and after searching the Internet for the correct drivers for my camera, I finally have them. So here they are as proof that I do not live in a closet in Tokyo…
I live in a dorm called “Willing Setagaya” which is located near the Sangen-jaya metro station on the Tokyu Den-en-toshi line which is near Shibuya. My room is on the second floor, room number 209.
After just entering my room through the door, you are greeted with this… my small kitchenette is on the left and the bathroom is on the right. Dead ahead is the rest of my room with the bed.
To the right through the door is the bathroom…
Continuing into my room, on the left is a desk, table and some other things where I’ve put my laptop and papers for now.
On the right side of the room is my bed. The closets are on the wall opposite the foot of the bed which you cannot see in this photo.
Here’s a reverse shot from near the window showing my desk, the small kitchenette and the small hall into my room from the door.
Looking out my window, we find an overcast day and other buildings. There seems to be a small landing right outside my window. I believe it’s so that people can escape since there’s also an emergency ladder in a steel box out there. I don’t think I’m supposed to go out there but I’m the only one who has access to this landing through my window. Further out and to the left is a courtyard for our building and then some walls separating our property from the other buildings.
Well, that’s it for pictures so far. I like my room, it’s bigger than any of the rooms I’ve had at Middlebury and having a private bathroom and area to cook and wash things is nice. Also, there is a large air conditioner which has been handy these past few days since it is still a bit hot.
Interesting blog.
There is a good chance I’ll follow it.
I was wondering, if you went to Keio as private funded student or went with your university. I’m a bit interested in keio as a whole. Since I’m a bit keen on going there as well. For how long have you been studying japanese?
I would greatly appreciate if you mailed me..