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A Place for Independent Adults to Share Life: Yurari at Organic in Kobe

Hello.I’m Inoji from Kobe Share House WARAI. Yurari moved to Organic after first visiting WARAI events. She talks about the care residents give the house, the freedom of choosing different levels of closeness, the reassurance of hearing other people nearby, and why share-house life feels like heaven to her. Read the Japanese version Watch the full interview This article has been edited for clarity...

2026.08.29

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Living Happily Through Connection and Dialogue: Inoji’s Interview (Pa...

Hello.I’m Inoji from Kobe Share House WARAI. In the second half of his interview, owner-resident Inoji speaks candidly about conflict in shared homes, the role of trust and direct dialogue, and his vision for a community where different people can live freely and peacefully. Read the Japanese version Watch the full interview This article has been edited for clarity while preserving the meaning of...

2026.08.29

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Building a Share House Where People Can Speak Honestly: Inoji’s Inter...

Hello.I’m Inoji from Kobe Share House WARAI. Inoji is both the owner of WARAI and a resident of Organic. After more than 15 years of running share houses in Kobe, he explains the values behind WARAI: honest communication, long-term relationships, natural living, and a home that feels like an extended family. Read the Japanese version Watch the full interview This article has been edited...

2026.08.29

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How Housemates Supported Childbirth and Parenting: Miki at Organic (P...

Hello.I’m Inoji from Kobe Share House WARAI. In Part 2, Miki shares how residents cared for her older daughter while she gave birth, how housemates helped during difficult parenting moments, and the challenges of balancing children’s routines with an active shared home. Read the Japanese version Watch the full interview This article has been edited for clarity while preserving the meaning of the original...

2026.08.29

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Raising Children with Trusted Adults Around: Miki at Organic (Part 1)

Hello.I’m Inoji from Kobe Share House WARAI. Miki lives at Organic with her husband, their five-year-old daughter, and a newborn baby. She talks about parenting in a multigenerational share house, the relief of having adults to talk to, and the security of raising children among trusted people. Read the Japanese version Watch the full interview This article has been edited for clarity while preserving...

2026.08.29

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Food, Conversation, and Everyday Sharing: Shiori at Organic in Kobe (...

Hello.I’m Inoji from Kobe Share House WARAI. Shiori moved from her family home to Organic in Tarumi. Drawing on her experience of living alone and sharing a home overseas, she talks about spontaneous conversations, cooking for housemates, and the warmth created by everyday acts of sharing. Read the Japanese version Watch the full interview This article has been edited for clarity while preserving the...

2026.08.29

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Can You Live in a Japanese Share House Without Speaking Japanese? Yuk...

Hello.I’m Inoji from Kobe Share House WARAI. In the second half of Yuki’s interview, he shares practical advice for international residents: how much Japanese helps, why consideration matters in shared spaces, and how to enjoy the community around you. Read the Japanese version Watch the full interview This article has been edited for clarity while preserving the meaning of the original interview. Advice for...

2026.08.29

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Living with Wonderful People: Yuki’s Grand Blue Share House Interview...

Hello.I’m Inoji from Kobe Share House WARAI. Yuki, who is half Italian and half Japanese, lived at Grand Blue in Maiko. He speaks about returning to Japan, moving to Kobe for work, meeting his housemates, and the small moments that made his stay memorable. Read the Japanese version Watch the full interview This article has been edited for clarity while preserving the meaning of...

2026.08.29