A question for the federated hive mind: are there any portals where I can book a BnB in #Japan without giving money to Airbnb?
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@emsenn @Antanicus In my first month in Tokyo I stayed at this co-living space for international people: https://www.roam.co/places/tokyo
It was an awesome.community, but the Tokyo location was recently shut down :-(
(I don't mind being tagged in threads)
@emsenn @Antanicus How long are you staying? Youth hostels and guest houses are nicer and cleaner than most hotels in other countries.
@codewiz I don't really need to be kept in this thread, but I'm glad I've made the connection between you two! @Antanicus
@emsenn @Antanicus It's too bad there isn't a "mute thread" option, like in most email clients!
(don't worry, I'll drop you in the next reply)
@Antanicus a few years ago, I did two homestays with people who host foreigners for language exchange. It was fun, but of course they expect to spend time together learning your language.
@Antanicus btw, if I had a proper guest room i would have already offered it... My apartment is a tiny studio and the rent costs the same of a 3 bedroom house in a suburban area.
@emi -- any ideas?? Japan needs FairBnB...
hmmm... good question. I never really know where to look myself.
Semantics: in Japan ryokan or minshuku are more 'bnb' than airbnbs- where you are basically just renting someone's empty apartment.
When are you coming to Japan? I would love to host!
@codewiz might be able to answer this question or know someone who can. (Hope you don't mind the tag.)
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