Language and culture exchange share house in Tokyo.

I looked at a few share houses, but Cross World was the most welcoming. I got a good impression from my housemates when I first stopped by during a takoyaki party. Strong interpersonal relationships are important in a shared living space, and I also wanted to brush up on my English. Cross World offers both!

I might be repeating myself here, but my housemates are great! In the four months Cross World has been open, we’ve already been to Disneyland, gone rafting, and held barbecues. I’m sure we’ll keep that up in the months to come. The best way to explain life here is that it’s like college. That being said, everyone respects each other’s privacy, and when I want to be alone, I can be. I feel lucky living here, and highly recommend it. You’re welcome to visit any time!

I can talk about anything with anyone anytime – in English!

I’m satisfied with the exposure to English, but I also feel grateful that my social circle is expanding. I had no idea I’d get to meet so many new people (housemates and their friends and partners). I feel that the friendships I’ve made here will stay strong even if we no longer live together some

When I stopped by for a visit, hardly anyone lived here yet. I was lucky enough to have a guided tour by one of the residents. Hearing about his experiences and getting to know the caliber of the residents, I decided I wanted to be a part of this community. The English immersion experience was also a factor.

I was a bit apprehensive about living in a shared environment at first, but it’s been great! I get to speak English with my housemates, and spend time with them on my days off. The people are all wonderful, and make me feel grateful for having chosen Cross World. My experiences here are proving to be life-changing!

When I first toured the place, Cross World was still under construction, and I had no idea who I’d be living with. So at the time my main motivator was the opportunity to pick up English. In the months I’ve lived here I’ve had such a blast I’ve completely forgotten about how worried I was at the beginning about getting along with my housemates.

Being able to stay motivated in my English studies. Studying by yourself gets lonely, and it’s hard to stay focused. I’m sure there are some people who’d get frustrated, but here I can study at my own pace, I can ask questions when I don’t understand something, and I can test out new vocabulary and phrases. I can feel a sense of steady progress. It’s not just the English, though. I’ve never been great at planning out my days off, but ever since I’ve moved in I’ve been having a great time thanks to my housemates. I wish we had our days off in common.

If I’m feeling tired after a long day at work I can relax in my own room, and if I feel like socializing I can go down to the living room. The best part is that there are people who tell me “welcome home” at the end of the day. Of course there are a handful of house rules, but there are loads of non-resident friends around, and the place seems better maintained than most other share houses. I’d definitely recommend Cross World over living by yourself.

A. Taking a look at the Cross World website and Facebook page, it was apparent that the residents of Cross World were very social and friendly. The managers take the time to create social events and a general atmosphere of inclusion, which to a westerner like myself, was very reminiscent of my living situation back home in San Francisco. This was the key factor in choosing Cross World over other share houses.

A. The people. The property managers, the on-site managers, and the residents of Cross World are all very friendly and a blast to hang out with. In addition to the monthly house parties, the residents are always planning trips and outings. Climbing Mt. Fuji, white water rafting, karaoke, theme parks…you name it, someone in the house wants to go with you!