The interview to person in Guest house Borderless-tokyo Vol. 13

Philipp Voulgaris from Germany!

Philipp has been staying in Shinnakano-house, Nakano-ku.
He gave our interview!
How does he think of share life? and Borderless-tokyo?

About yourself
- Please introduce yourself!

Hi, I'm Philipp Voulgaris from Berlin, Germany, 20 years old. I've been to Japan for 6 months in 2004 and stayed at Borderless Shinnakano house for 3 months. I just started studying medicine in Berlin.

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

I like kawaii (cute) girls who share my interests, but who also open up my eyes to new things in life. A girl who likes traveling and...karaoke and ufo-catcher of course.

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

I would like to travel a lot to meet many different people, and I would like to have a family with at least 3 children! On top of that a job that keeps me motivated.

- What are you doing your best for right now?

Ganbatteiru! I am doing my best for the university now, and plan to move out next month. Plus, I want to boost my japanese skills, and maybe learn a new language.

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

Probably, my 6 months in Japan; 3 months in Tokyo, meeting new people and friends day by day, experiencing a new lifestyle and a new, completely different culture. Also, working in a retirement home in Hanyu, Japan for 3 of the 6 months. It was great!!!

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

Tough question. Say goodbye to my family and friends, then I would try my luck in climbing a very high mountain in the Himalayans maybe...

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

Give a lot to charity, buy awesome cars and a lot of presents. Then I would party with my best friends. The rest of the money I'll put on some account for my children to use.

About house share
- What is good point of your room? also not good point?

good point: it's cheap! not good: it was the smallest room in all of Borderless! it was freaking small, but it is enough to stay in for 3 months.

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

The house was great! Big livingroom and kitchen, 2 bathrooms, a roomy shower, very cool people. In addition, Shinnakano is a nice lively area close to shinjuku and shibuya! What more can you ask? No bad points.

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

Basically everyone is good for share life. You just have to be open-minded and able to interact with different cultures. Then you will have a great time.

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

I was in Japan the first time of my life, so I didn't want to live all on my own. Share-life is the perfect opportunity to meet new people and learn the language and culture too. Plus, it's cheaper and more fun than elsewhere.

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

I liked everyone in Shinnakano house very much. They're all very cool people. My best friend was probably Miso from Shinnakano, who I once went to Odaiba with. But seriously they are all down-to-earth, intersting and funny people.

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

Unfortunately, I only experienced a Gyoza-Party at Shinnakano house. It was a lot of fun. I met new friends and ate delicious gyoza. That party ruled!

- Do you have any good idea of party?

hmmm... maybe, self-made pizza-party or something! A Ohanami party is great too! but I guess there is one already...

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

I often went to Naochan Ramen, a ramen restaurant, and I often went to Nakano Sun Plaza, they have a lot of old video games and collectibles there.

- Is there any wonderful restraunt you recommend?

Naochan Ramen!!! cheap and delicious Ramen!!! it's right around the corner and open during the whole night! don't miss it!

About Borderless-tokyo
- How did you know borderless-tokyo?

A friend, Manuel Shelley, who lived in Ikebukuro house, told me about it. He was told by another friend from Berlin.

- Please tell us any good point of borderless-tokyo!

Experiencing japanese lifestyle with cool people and a lot of fun, is priceless! It's not expensive and it's an experience you will seriously never forget!

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

People at borderless and especially Shinnakano house: All the best for you! I'll be back to visit soon! Then let's go to karaoke again! Everybody who is interested in visiting Japan should seriously consider Borderless! You will have a great time, I promise!

Thanks a lot! Philopp!!