Staying at Kumi's house for the summer was a great decision. First of all, it's in a pretty convenient location (a few minutes away from a 7-Eleven, a large mall, and the metro station). The neighborhood is generally quiet, but there's enough restaurants and shopping within a few minutes' to satisfy you on days when you don't want to go to the center of Tokyo. Day to day life at Kumi's is also made a lot better by the fact that she is an excellent cook. Included with rent, guests get breakfast and dinner 6 days a week. Kumi prepares an impressive variety of authentic dishes that lets you discover some delicious new favorites. Lastly, while staying here you'll find that you form great friendships with the hosts and other guests. There are always plenty of people staying in the house (i.e., potential new friends), and group dinners and other activities (like trips to the hot springs, karaoke, or other local attractions) are quite fun. Staying at Kumi's house will make your time in Japan that much better!