Resident Interview Videos | Kobe Share House WARAI

2026.09.13
2026.09.30

Interviewer: Kuboken, a resident of Arch

We have started sharing video interviews with residents of Kobe Share House WARAI.

To understand what it feels like to live at WARAI, nothing conveys it better than the real voices of the people who live here. Alongside our written interviews, these videos share residents’ expressions, energy, and voices.

All videos include Japanese and English subtitles. Enjoy!

Yuki | Grand Blue, Maiko

Yuki, an Italian-Japanese former resident of Grand Blue, shares his authentic experience of life at WARAI. Known for his warm, straightforward personality and his pizza parties, he talks about challenges, memorable moments, and advice for people considering shared living in Japan.

Read Yuki’s interview, Part 1 / Part 2

Kentaro | Arch and Grand Blue, Maiko

Kentaro lived at Arch and connected daily with residents at Grand Blue. He explains how monthly conversations make it easier to discuss living sounds and other concerns, and how consideration from housemates creates reassurance. He also shares his Maiko routine: growing around twenty kinds of vegetables and taking early-morning walks to the beach.

Read Kentaro’s English interview

Shiori | Organic, Tarumi

Shiori moved to WARAI from a family home where her mother loved cooking. A skilled cook and baker herself, she speaks openly about sharing daily life with others, drawing on her experiences of living alone and overseas.

“Living with someone can be much easier.” “Since moving here, I have realized how happy it feels to receive something made by another person.”

Read Shiori’s interview, Part 1 / Part 2

Miki | Organic, Tarumi

Miki lives at Organic with her partner Inoji and their two daughters. She speaks honestly about raising children in a share house and the unique support that comes from having many trusted housemates around.

Read Miki’s interview, Part 1 / Part 2

Inoji | Owner and resident, Organic, Tarumi

Inoji is both the owner of Share House WARAI and one of its residents. Having operated share houses and whole-house rentals for many years, he talks openly about building relationships where people can speak honestly, renovating with natural materials, organizing events, raising a family, and living alongside residents.

Read Inoji’s interview, Part 1 / Part 2

Yurari | Organic, Tarumi

Yurari describes WARAI as “the reassurance of having people around” and even “heaven.” She lives at her own pace while remaining thoughtful about shared spaces, and shares her honest impressions of life at WARAI.

Read Yurari’s interview

How housemates meet across the five houses

After the monthly viewing, WARAI holds a dinner at Organic where housemates from all five houses and prospective residents can meet. Current housemates join free of charge. The September gathering report shows what one evening was like.

Whenever someone new moves in, housemates gather to welcome them and make time for “sharing”: each person can talk about what helps them feel comfortable in shared living and what matters to them. Understanding one another’s values helps shape a comfortable home together. For upcoming dates and participation details, see the viewing and dinner gathering guide.