The interview to person in Guest house Borderless-tokyo Vol. 8


Manual Sherry from Germany!

Manu lives in Oyama-house, Itabashi-ku.
He gave our interview!
How does he think of share life? and Borderless-tokyo?

About yourself

- Please introduce yourself!

My name is Manuel Shelley and I'm 21 years old!
Currently I go to Japanese Language Schooland work part time in a restaurant!
I came to Japan because it's a great country with a lot of exciting things!!
For me it's a great adventure here in Japan, everyday I see and expirience new things.

- What type of guy (girl) do you like?

I really don't have a favorite type, if the girl is nice and likes Karaoke then whe can have a good time!!!

- What's your dream(goal) in future?

Someday I want to work in Japan!

- What are you doing your best for right now?

Right now I'm studying hard to improve my japanese and to enter University.

- What is your best memory in your life so far?

I'm in my best memory at the moment, living in Japan is like a dream come true!

- If we all die in 1 month, what do you want to do?

I would be greatfull for the time that I had and spend the last days with my family and friends!

- If you got 3 million dollar lottery, what do you want to do?

PACHINKO!!!!!!!

About house share

- What is good point of your room? also not good point?

Do you think how long you can stay there?
I love the tamai mats in my room, it reminds me of the traditional Japan!
A weak point about my room, is that it get's too cold in the winter, but if you use the Airconditioner it's fine.

- What is good point of the house? also not good point?

Eventhough 8 people live in my house there is enough space for everyone!
The bathtub is too small (hahaha)

- What kind of person will be good for share life?

What's kind of people not good for share life?
You should respect other cultures and traditions if you want to be part of a share life.
Be an openminded person!
Some who doesn't like to interact with other people, is not good for share house living!

- Why did you make up your mind to start share life with people?

Well share house living is a perfect oppertunity to meet different cultures and friends, it also makes your life easier because the people who you live with help each other.

- Who is one of best friend of you in borderless-tokyo?

Chihiro, Mori-kun, Masami, Chea, Sachi, Kazusa, Mohammed, Wilson, Tony...
How great is he (she)? I learned so much from them and have good memories!!

About party

- Are you satisfied with any party in borderless-tokyo? If you are, what was big fun for you?

I really liked the cherry blossom pick-nick party! You meet other borderless people and get to see different parts of Tokyo!
The parties are always at different locations!!

- Do you have any good idea of party?

Well I think borderless has a big variaty of parties, for every season there is a party!!!
How about a party at Yoshi's or Seiji's house!!! (hahahaha)

About the town you live

I live near Ikebukuro, it's very central and has good train connections!!
I really like ikebukuro because there are a lot of young people and also many forgeiners live near Ikebukuro.
It's a great area for a young guy like me!

- Which shop or restraunt do you often go around your town?

I like to go to Izakaya with my friends! I like ”わらわら”　or ”わたみ”、when I'm very hungry then I go to ”おおとや”.

- Is there any wonderful restraunt you recommend?

Well like I said japanese Izakayas are very good, you can drink and eat a lot for a good price!
They are always lively and you can expirience some good japanese food!!!!

About Borderless-tokyo

- Any message for people living in Borderless-tokyo and people who will stay some other day!

Be proud to be a part a borderless, it's uniq in Tokyo. Meet a many people as you can, because everyone has a different story to tell!!

Thanks a lot! Manu!!