Hello! I’m TAKUYA, a staff member here.
If you’re a little curious about share houses but wondering what daily life is really like, this article is for you. As someone who has actually lived in a share house, I’ll walk you through a typical day in a share house. I hope this gives you a sense of how it differs from living alone or staying with family.
｜7:00am Get up
The alarm starts ringing… and once again, it’s a battle with sleep. Many people set multiple alarms just to make sure they wake up. But what really helps is when a housemate knocks on the door. Having someone check on you and wake you up it’s a small thing, but it feels surprisingly warm and comforting.
｜7:30am Washroom
Still feeling sleepy, I head to the bathroom. At first, you might feel a little self-conscious sharing the space, but you get used to it pretty quickly. Everyone finds their own favorite spot at the sink, and before you know it, morning greetings become a natural part of the routine. Casual conversations like, “How’s the weather today?” are just part of everyday life.
｜7:45am Breakfast
Breakfast habits vary from person to person. Some people have cup noodles in the morning, others go for fruit or a salad and some skip breakfast altogether.
Honestly, I really admire the people who actually cook and eat a proper breakfast.
How do you even find the time in the morning…?
｜8:30am Going to work
A housemate who knows my departure time will call out, “Five minutes left!”
That’s my cue to rush and get ready, and sometimes we even walk to the station together.
Those of us who commute to the office secretly envy the people who work from home every single day!
｜7:00pm Going home
When I open the living room door and say, “I’m home,” a cheerful “Welcome back!” comes right back from my housemates. We start chatting, and sometimes it takes more than 30 minutes before I finally make it back to my room. There’s something really comforting about coming home and knowing someone is there. It just makes you feel warm and at ease. After that, I change into my loungewear and start getting ready for dinner.
｜8:00pm Dinner
Off to the kitchen! At night, the kitchen is filled with amazing smells. I’m already starving, and it only makes me even hungrier. Seeing dishes from so many different countries feels like taking a mini trip around the world. We often get so caught up talking in the kitchen that our hands stop moving more than once. While chatting about the day, work, and even love life, we sit down together in the living room to enjoy dinner. This time of day is always so much fun.
｜9:00pm Relaxing time
After dinner, we clean up right away and move into chill time. We relax together in the living room watching Netflix, playing games, and just hanging out.
Sometimes I get help with my English from international housemates, and other times I end up teaching Japanese instead. It almost makes me feel like a teacher! Because it’s such a fun time, I have to set a limit for myself otherwise, things can get out of hand.
If the next day is a day off, though, no problem at all!
｜10:00pm Shower
I take a shower in my favorite shower room, listening to a housemate happily singing nearby. Lately, it’s often J-pop performed by my international housemates!
When I feel like soaking in hot water instead, I sometimes go to a nearby hot spring with my housemates.
｜10:30pm Stretching
After my shower, it’s time for some stretching in the living room. Sometimes I get tips from a yoga instructor or a student who’s training to become a physical therapist. As I start stretching, curious housemates slowly gather around, and before I know it, we’re all stretching together. Once we’re done, I brush my teeth and head back to my room to relax.
｜12:00am Go to bed
Going to get ready for tomorrow and go to bed. Good night.
What did you think? Have you gotten an idea of what to expect? A day at a share house will be completely different depending on the share house, so be sure to take a look around and find your ideal share house!
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