A Greater Share for the Japanese Sharehouse

"Obāchan concierge" Ino Junko: "I feel more energetic and lively just coming here."

The Sharenest living room shows that modern sharehouses are far from the dimly lit dormitories many still associate with them.

Communal living can make for a crowded genkan.

Toya Hirotaka shows off Well Yōkōdai's well-stocked pantry.

The Well Yōkōdai kitchen is a lively place; the lack of rules doesn't mean a lack of cooperation at mealtimes.