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Teaser: Tokyo Guide!
Not your boring travel blog. Real tips from real students — straight from karaoke bars and 8 a.m. ramen joints.
🏠 Housing (Preview)
Forget endless Google searches. We’ll tell you exactly where students actually lived — what was worth it, what wasn’t.
➡️ One option feels like a luxury hotel, the other? A non-stop party house.
“I was 15 min from campus and 10 min from central Tokyo. Best decision ever.” — Lola, Rikkyo
📚 Uni Life
Is class optional? Kinda. But we’ll show you the best “easy-A” classes + how to build a 3-day schedule so you can travel more.
“Marketing was a joke. Political Leadership was actually cool.” — Amandine, Sophia
🎉 Going Out
Shibuya chaos, rooftop clubs, and 3 a.m. karaoke.
We’ve got the real nightlife map — no flyers, no overpriced Erasmus nights.
✈️ Weekend Trips + Pro Tips
What to book early. What to avoid.
How to make friends in 2 days and avoid paying €1000/month for a shoebox.
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Student Reviews
Rikkyo University
🏠 Housing
Stayed with Modern Living Tokyo and honestly, it was perfect. I had a private room in a shared flat, 15 min walk from campus and 10 min from a metro that went straight to Shibuya. The place was spotless, fully furnished, and move-in ready. Zero stress. No agency fees, no sketchy landlord stuff just smooth and easy.
🚗 Getting to Campus
Super convenient. Whether I was heading to Rikkyo or out for sushi in Shinjuku, the location worked great. Tokyo is big, but if you’re near a good metro line, you’re set.
✈️ Travel Life
Weekends = Osaka, Kyoto, Kamakura, or just getting lost in Tokyo. Everything’s accessible — trains are fast, and the city never runs out of things to do.
🎉 Social Life
Had the perfect balance. My housemates were super international, chill, and always down for a dinner or karaoke night. Being in a shared flat meant instant crew — but I also had my own space when I wanted it.
📚 Classes
Nothing too crazy. The uni life in Japan is more structured than in Europe, but if you manage your schedule well, you’ll have tons of time to explore.
🦙 Other
Modern Living made my exchange feel like home from day one. Reliable, clean, and super well-organized — 100% recommend if you want your housing to be one less thing to worry about. It’s the most stress-free setup in Tokyo. Just book it early and you’re good.
Clara
Waseda
🏠 Housing
Modern Living Tokyo made everything easy. I landed, dropped my bags, and was unpacking 20 minutes later. I stayed in a studio in Meguro, super clean, fully furnished, and actually cute. Had a microwave, fridge, rice cooker, and even a little balcony.
🚗 Getting to Campus
I was about 25 min by train. Station was 2 min away on foot, which is rare in Tokyo. Huge win.
✈️ Travel Life
Took day trips to Hakone, Nikko, and weekend getaways to Kyoto and Osaka. Bullet trains = elite.
🎉 Social Life
Met cool people in the building — we did karaoke, cooked together, and even watched the cherry blossoms in Ueno Park. Chill but fun vibes.
📚 Classes
Stacked all my courses Mon–Wed and had 4-day weekends. Highly recommend.
🦙 Other
The ML team speaks perfect English and replies super fast. If it’s your first time in Japan, don’t think twice.
