As the title suggests, I am looking for short-term accommodation where I can live alongside a local resident. I have lived with landlords before and kinda like it. They are around if anything goes wrong, and you can ask them about daily life stuff, which is especially valuable when you don't speak the local language well. My Japanese is unfortunately pretty much non-existent, so having an English-speaking local around would be a huge help.
I am aware of the homestay option, but that feels a bit too personal for my needs. From what I have researched, it typically involves living with a whole family and having meals included. What I am actually looking for is a standard shared house where I have my own private room, but my flatmate happens to be the landlord or just a local. It is also important that they are open to exchange students and short-term rentals since I will only be there for about 4-5 months.
Has anyone done something similar or have any recommendations for where to look? Any platforms, agencies, or tips would be really appreciated!
by naeyoung06