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Borderless House Yokohama is a multicultural share housenear Yokohama Station, operated by Borderless House. A Japan-wide chain with 78 houses and over 15,000 alumni. Every property in the network maintains a50% Japanese / 50% international resident ratio by design. The result is a live-in language and cultural exchange, not just affordable housing.
All rooms are fully furnished private roomswith a desk, lock, and bedding provided. There is no dedicated coworking space, but WiFi is available throughout the house and residents typically work from their rooms or at nearby cafes. The draw here is the community. Borderless House screens applicants for a genuine interest in cross-cultural exchange, so the house tends to fill with people who actually talk to each other.
Yokohama Station is one of the best-connected hubs in the Kanto region, serving 11 rail lines with Shibuya 30 minutes away. The area has a lively downtown and a distinctive port-city character. No meals are provided. Dietary options not confirmed as the shared kitchen is self-catering. Chinatown and Minato Mirai are a short ride away.
Based on website
Furnished private rooms with lock, desk, bedding, towels. Room count not published. Apply via website.
Private Room
1 person
Lock, desk, closet, bedding, towels
Contract options
Monthly contract
Fully furnished. Apply through Borderless House website. Staff available Mon–Sat 10:00–17:00.
No key money or agency fee
Based on website
Shared kitchen
Fully equipped shared kitchen. Appliances vary by property.
WiFi
Available throughout the house. Speed not published.
Shared bathroom
Shared bathrooms. Count varies by property.
Furnished rooms
All rooms include desk, lock, closet, bedding, and towels.
Living room
Shared common area for residents to gather and interact.
Laundry
Coin laundry available in or near the property.
Amenities vary by property. Contact staff Mon–Sat 10:00–17:00 (tel: 03-5829-9161) for current Yokohama property details.
Based on website
Borderless House requires residents to have a genuine desire to communicate with housemates — this is a stated condition of tenancy. All properties are fully furnished and shared spaces are expected to be kept tidy. Specific house rules (quiet hours, guest policy, garbage sorting) are communicated on move-in and follow Yokohama city ordinances.
Based on website
Every Borderless House property guarantees 50% Japanese residents, with the international half drawn from multiple countries to maximize language diversity. Residents are screened for a genuine interest in cultural exchange — the expectation is that people interact, not just coexist. The network has special programs for travel, language events, and meetups with the wider alumni community of 15,000+ former residents across Japan, Korea, and Taiwan.
Resident Mix
50% Japanese, 50% international by design. Residents range from age 18 to 35 — students, working holiday visitors, and working professionals. English and Japanese are both used daily. Nationalities among international residents are deliberately varied to encourage multilingual exchange.
Nearest station
Yokohama Station
Lines
See Google Maps
Yokohama Stationis served by 11 rail lines. The most of any station in Japan. From Tokyo, take theTokyu Toyoko Line from Shibuya (approximately 30 minutes, direct) or the JR Keihin Tohoku / Negishi Linefrom Tokyo Station. Direct buses run to Haneda Airport (~30 minutes) and Narita Airport. Exact walking distance to the property is not published. Contact Borderless House for the current Yokohama property address.
Yokohama is Japan's second-largest city and a major port hub 30 minutes from Shibuya by direct train. Yokohama Station is served by 11 rail lines — the most of any station in Japan — with connections to Tokyo, Haneda Airport, and Narita Airport. The city blends a cosmopolitan port-city character with quieter residential neighbourhoods. Key areas for nomads include Minato Mirai (waterfront coworking and cafes), Chinatown, and Kannai (historic business district with a growing creative scene). Rents are lower than central Tokyo while keeping easy access to the city.
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