House hunting III

After only a few weeks I decided to move out of my Shinjuku (新宿六丁目) flat. Mainly because it was too expensive, didn't have enough light in the afternoon and I also wasn't too keen on the neighbourhood.

Now, you might ask why I moved in there in the first place. Well, that's explained quickly. I needed to get out of the hotel and this flat was cheaper than my hotel room (not surprising, I guess).

I also require a furnished apartment. Now, if you're the regular expat and your company pays for your accommodation, it's of course not a big deal. However, if not the market is pretty small here in Tokyo. Finally, I didn't want to compromise on space just yet.


...well, now I have, but:


The new place is near Hatsudai station (初台) and, while much smaller, it has a number of advantages that are relevant for me:

Firstly, it's 50.000 Yen cheaper. Then, it's brand new and nicely located near the Tokyo Opera City, which includes the National Theater, a concert hall, art galleries and a rather large number of good restaurants.

It's also just one stop from the Shinjuku (新宿) monster train station, which means quick travels into all corners of the city. Lastly, it's located on the 6th floor with a nice view on Mt. Fuji - especially in the evening when the weather is clear.
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So, while it's effectively a shoe box, it's still pleasant and given the little time I usually spend at my place, it's providing all the flexibility I currently need...

...and lastly it is only for five months - provided I don't find something bigger, nicer and still with a view on Mt. Fuji :-)