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Discover unique cultural experiences and interactions beyond hotel stays through our exclusive “BORDERLESS TRAVEL” program for residents!

Hello everyone! Welcome to Borderless House.

Here at Borderless House, the new friendships and interactions under one roof provide a unique sense of fulfillment that only comes from living it.

Japanese residents might find themselves teaching Japanese to their new international housemates, assisting with various administrative procedures, and adapting to life in Japan. This mutual support mirrors the help we would seek if we were traveling or living abroad ourselves.

Stepping out of the comfort of home takes courage, but a warm community waiting at your destination can make any overseas adventure enjoyable and reassuring.

Today, we’re excited to introduce BORDERLESS TRAVEL, where you can enjoy short stays at Borderless Houses in different countries and meet new housemates across borders.

We’ll share the story of Yuzuki, who ventured from Kyoto’s Nishijin House to spend a week in February 2024 at KORYODAE2 HOUSE in Korea. Yuzuki will tell us about her experiences in Japan, her adventures in Korea, and the allure of BORDERLESS TRAVEL.

We also have comments from Robin, the manager of BORDERLESS KOREA, so stay tuned till the end for more insights!

Click here for more details on BORDERLESS TRAVEL!！

Embracing English: Yuzuki’s Journey at Nishijin House

Yuzuki’s time at Nishijin House brought about a significant shift in her views on English and international interactions. She explained that her decision to move there stemmed from a desire to conquer her fear of English and engage with people from different countries.

Although she initially enjoyed English, the stress of exam preparation diminished her passion, and she struggled to speak fluently. Yuzuki realized the limitations of speaking only Japanese and saw the potential of English to connect her with diverse cultures and ideas.

Driven by the need to immerse herself in an English-speaking environment, Yuzuki chose to live at Borderless House.

───Did you consider any other share houses before choosing Borderless House?

Yuzuki: Actually, I didn’t look anywhere else. I decided to move into Borderless House the same day I visited. The environment offered the perfect mix of English practice and social opportunities, all within my budget. Plus, I was planning to study abroad the next year, so the idea of practicing for that experience while still in Japan seemed perfect to me.

─── Could you tell us about your housemates at Nishijin House?

Yuzuki: On my first day, one of my housemates surprised me by inviting me to a party right away, which was unexpected (laughs)! Initially, I was nervous, but everyone was so welcoming that I quickly warmed up to them.

I formed a close bond with a foreign housemate, and we often went out together. I also shared unique insights with a working professional housemate. Whenever we faced challenges or disagreements in our shared living situation, we were able to discuss and resolve them during our regular house meetings at Nishijin House. It truly was a great community to be a part of.

───Have you noticed any personal growth or changes during your time at Nishijin House?

Yuzuki: Absolutely! Initially, spending time with people from other countries was out of the ordinary for me, and it came with a bit of tension. But after living in Borderless House, I’ve become comfortable engaging freely in conversations without considering race or nationality.

It’s been incredibly enriching to learn from the diverse perspectives and strong convictions of my housemates.

Embarking on My First Solo International Journey with BORDERLESS TRAVEL!

───How did you become interested in BORDERLESS TRAVEL?

Yuzuki: I’ve known about the program since I moved in and always wanted to try it. I felt staying at a Borderless House abroad would be more enriching than solo hotel stays, allowing me to learn the language and engage with locals.

It seemed like a perfect way to prepare for my first solo international trip before studying in Canada this summer.

─── Your first experience living abroad was with BORDERLESS TRAVEL. Did you encounter any challenges during your travel?

Yuzuki: It was quite nerve-wracking, especially going through immigration for the first time and figuring out train transfers on my own. But luckily, everything went smoothly without any major problems!

Yuzuki: When I got to Koryodaes House, I was greeted by Robin, the staff member I had been communicating with by email. Meeting him in person really helped me settle in. He showed me around and shared some local tips and places to visit.

───Traveling abroad for the first time can be quite daunting. Did you notice any notable differences during your stay in the Borderless House in Korea compared to Japan?

Yuzuki: Definitely. For example, I had to separate organic waste from burnable trash, and in public restrooms, I couldn’t flush toilet paper but had to discard it in a bin.

Living in an environment close to the local lifestyle, unlike a hotel stay, made me more aware of these cultural differences. This is one of the unique advantages of BORDERLESS TRAVEL.

Language Learning, Cultural Exploration, and International Connections: Maximize the Benefits of Short-Term Stays!

───During your seven-day stay, did you make any specific efforts?

Yuzuki: I focused on being proactive in starting conversations with my housemates. It was my first time in a shared room overseas, and I quickly hit it off with my Italian roommate on the first day. She left for Tokyo the next day, so we couldn’t meet again, but we kept in touch through Instagram, sharing messages and updates about her trip.

Many of my housemates were interested in Japan, so we enjoyed mingling and conversing in Japanese, English, and Korean.

───Did you also converse in Korean during your stay?

Yuzuki: Yes, I’ve been a fan of Korean dramas, which helped me learn the language pretty naturally. I actually speak Korean better than English! While there, Robin invited me to a Language Exchange event, where I got to meet and chat with people outside the house, making my stay even more enjoyable.

───It sounds like you made the most of your 7-day stay! What other activities did you do?

Yuzuki: I visited historic sites and museums that caught my interest. I dressed in traditional Korean clothes and explored Gyeongbokgung Palace, and I also went to the DMZ near the North Korean border.

I participated in a tour aimed at Japanese visitors and connected well with other participants. We discussed how the conflict known in Japan as the “Korean War” is referred to in Korea. Learning about Korean perspectives on their history was incredibly insightful.

─── Reflecting on your 7-day stay, could you highlight what makes BORDERLESS TRAVEL so special?

Yuzuki: Definitely! The program offers deep cultural experiences and meaningful interactions with local housemates that you just can’t get from staying in a hotel. It allows you to live much closer to how the locals do, which is unique to BORDERLESS TRAVEL.

I think even short stays can provide significant learning and insights. I recommend starting with a stay in a domestic Borderless House to get a feel for international exchange before trying out the program.

A Message from Robin, Korean Operations Staff

BORDERLESS TRAVEL, with its strong emphasis on tourism and travel aspects, offers an exciting experience that’s a bit different from our usual resident support. It was Yuzuki’s first solo international trip, so we actively shared information about tourist spots and recommended gourmet spots to ensure she could fully enjoy her time in Korea.

With a recent expansion in our staff at Borderless House Korea, we’re now even better equipped to support our guests in a variety of ways.

I enjoy keeping up with the latest trends and sharing new information, so I encourage you to take advantage of BORDERLESS TRAVEL and come visit us in Korea.

I’m looking forward to meeting you!

 

 

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BORDERLESS TRAVEL, part of the Borderless Mates program, is an exclusive initiative for residents that offers connections beyond the typical share house experience.

Please note that due to the availability of vacancies at the destination, we may not be able to accommodate your preferred timing or house. We recommend contacting us before booking your flight.

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We are Social Business – BORDERLESS HOUSE

Do you know that Borderless House is a “Social Business”?

Perhaps I should have asked – Have you heard of Social Business? 

In general, it refers to a company or a business that tries to create value or impact society in a positive way by offering a service or a product that meets the needs or by presenting new solutions to challenges brought on by society.

And there are more and more people talking about it around the world, actually, you can also find some TED TALK videos talking about it too! 

Even though “Social Business” is a term that you should know, it may sound a little complicated. But don’t worry, let me clearly explain it in a simpler way below.

What is Social Business

The phrase ”Social Business” refers to a brand of entrepreneurship rooted in funding or implementing solutions to cultural, social, or environmental problems. 

Image credit: Devon Bunce/Digital Storytellers

Social Business seeks to maximize profits while maximizing benefits to society and the environment, and the profits are principally used to fund social programs.

The key traits and characteristics of Social Business

• The primary aim is to address a social problem
• It is financially self-sufficient
• It does not pay dividends to its owners
• It is guided by how its operations benefit the causes and communities of interest

What’s the difference between social business and regular business

Maximizing profits is not the primary goal of a social business as is with a traditional business – What sets a social business apart from a traditional business is that while the traditional business’s ultimate goal is to create wealth, the social business seeks to create lasting societal change.

What’s the difference between social business and non-profit organization

Unlike a non-profit, a social business is not dependent on donations or on private or public grants to survive, and to operate it is self-sustainable. While non-profit organizations where funds are spent only once on the field, funds in a social business are invested to increase and improve the business operations on the field on an indefinite basis.

Why is Social Business Important

Now, let’s go a little bit in-depth to see why social business is important, especially in our society and globally.

  • Social businesses have the potential to change society and the world.

As social business concentrates on developing, financially backing, and executing ideas that contribute to finding solutions for social, cultural, and environmental concerns, it can make a huge impact on our life, in a positive way – and that’s why social businesses are much-needed, considering the times that we’re living in. The vision of a social business is usually social well-being related and a broader idea to excel as a community.

So social business is also a business that gets everyone in the world involved. People say that change-makers are those who take creative actions to solve social problems for the good of all – and this is who we are.

‘Creator’ of Multicultural Society – BORDERLESS HOUSE

So, for Borderless House, the social problem that we aim to solve with our business is – Prejudice and Discrimination.

We aim to build relationships among people with different backgrounds, such as different nationalities, races, and religions, and gather them together to live under the same roof in our share houses.

There are not only benefits but also conflicts sometimes when living in a mixed-culture environment. However, by sharing thoughts and feelings from time to time with each other, people can build a strong relationship in which we can understand other cultures and perspectives deeply.

Creating such a connection is the greatest value of BORDERLESS HOUSE.

The goal of our business is to create a multicultural society where people can mutually understand each other’s background regardless of race or nationality, and without prejudice or discrimination.

Our Vision

As more and more foreigners are settling in Japan, and it is important that there are places where they can live in peace and harmony. We believe that this solution which gathers people from around the world to live in a share house together is essential in a multicultural society.

As a ‘creator’ of Multicultural Society, we hope to accelerate the creation of an ideal society and to provide more people with opportunities for international living experiences, we aim to keep expanding our business and keep offering and creating opportunities for In-depth international exchange.

Planting the seeds of world peace is our mission and we welcome you to be a part of BORDERLESS HOUSE.

 

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【Quarantine Exemption in Korea】 Did you get fully vaccinated?

 

Did you get fully Vaccinated?
Hello, this is Borderless House again and if your answer is ‘YES’, please check all details below! If not, please click this for your quarantine information.
Those who have completed the 2nd shist hot of COVID-19 infection will be managed the same way as those who received the 3rd shot (even if 180 days have passed after the vaccination, they will be recognized)

Q-Code: Quarantine COVID-19 Defense

Helpful news for using the advance input system for quarantine information before coming to Korea for the quarantine exemption. Please check all guides to this system through here .

Quarantine for Each Target Person

Guidance on the quarantine procedure differs based on the entrant condition. Please refer to the corresponding information and prevent disadvantage in advance upon your entry. Please check the website link below for details.

        Sources from  Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (click)

※Those who have completed vaccinations linked through the COOV system with their vaccination history registered in Korea can be exempted from quarantine from March 21st.
※Those who have completed inoculation overseas because they have not registered
theirvac current entrants from Pakistan, Uzbekistan, Ukraine, and Myanmar
※For more information, please refer to [KCDC website] → [Notifications] → [Notice].

Procedure of moving in Borderless House Seoul

1. Following all steps for Q-Code above.
2. Arriving in Korea and meeting with Staff at station Near House you reserve.
3. Getting PCR test at Health center. (For long term staying)
4. Before checking the result of the test, keep wearing mask in the house.
5. Next day, Negative – you could go out, Positive – doing quarantine. 

*When you arrive in Korea at late night, we share how to do self-move in by PDF.
*If you get positive after PCR test in Korea, please kindly check all details below.

Borderless House Seoul Quarantine Guideline

When we have COVID-19 positive cases in the sharehouses managed by Borderless Korea Corp.(hereinafter, Company), for the safety of tenants and prevention of the spread of COVID-19, we respond according to the guidelines below, and tenants must cooperate with the response.
This guideline basically follows the response guidelines of the quarantine authorities. However, there may be some differences in consideration of the sharehouse which is a special type of residence.

1. When a tenant has any sign and symptoms of COVID , the tenant immediately conducts a rapid antigen test and shares the results with Company and housemates (House Group Chat).

2. When one of the tenants has the symptoms, all tenants of the house must cooperate with Company staff’s own epidemiological investigation (suspicious route of infection, contact with housemates after the symptoms, other tenants who have symptoms, etc.).

the tenant receives a positive result by rapid antigen test, conduct a PCR test immediately and share the results with Company and your housemates (House Group Chat).

4. From the date on which the quarantine notice is received as a result of PCR test, in principle, the confirmed tenant should leave the house temporarily and
self-quarantine in another place.
4-1. Through our staff’s own epidemiological investigation, if there is a high possibilityof additional positive cases in the house, the tenants will not do temporary move-out until the other housemates get the PCR test results.
4-2. In the event of a large number of positive cases, the quarantine way is adjusted in consultation with Company and the tenants in consideration of the proportion of positive cases.

5. In the case of self-quarantine in another place, in principle, the confirmed tenant seeks a place to isolate himself, and Company is not responsible for this
. If a confirmed tenant cannot find a place, Company may help to reserve a place, but the confirmed tenant does not object to the conditions (location, equipment, price, etc.) of the place.

6. If a confirmed tenant is quarantined in another place, in accordance with Article 12 of Tenancy Contract, Company does not charge the rent during the quarantine period.

7. Company will sanitize the house after the quarantine measures are completed.
According to of Tenancy Contract, the cost will be charged to the confirmed tenants.

8. If the tenant does not follow the above guidelines, Company may regard it as a
violation of Article 7 of Regulations and rules in The Premise and may move out
according to Article 10 of Tenancy Contract, and the tenant is responsible for any
disadvantages.

If you have any other questions, please feel free to contact us.
We hope to see you here in the near future. 
Thank you and stay safe.

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No War ━ Hope for a Peaceful Future ━

The Russian military invasion of Ukraine began on February 24, 2022.

We at BORDERLESS HOUSE believe that fostering mutual understanding across national boundaries is the key to sowing the seeds of peace and deterring conflict in the world, and we have nurtured a business that provides a place for international exchange.
Since the start of our business in 2008, more than 10,000 young people from 111 countries have lived together at BORDERLESS HOUSE and fostered mutual understanding. Of course, there are many Russian and Ukrainian residents among them.

While there are various ideologies, value systems, and ways of defending one’s country, the fact is that these clashes are now taking place in the form of war. Many innocent people are suffering. We are speechless when we think of the peo[;e who must be suffering in this situation.


I am absolutely against the use of force and war for any reason. “No War”


Our hearts go out to all those who have suffered from this tragedy, and we only hope that peace will come as soon as possible.

What we can do.

Amidst the worsening situation and social unrest, the government’s border control measures against the COVID have been lifted and allowed foreign students, who had long been denied entry to Japan, to resume their studies in Japan, and many of them will return to live in Japan as foreign citizens. Although it has only been a few days since the ban was lifted, we are grateful to have received many requests from international students who want to live with various people in Japan.

We, BORDERLESS HOUSE, will continue to nurture our business more wholeheartedly for the realization of a society where foreign citizens can live in peace, and where people with different upbringings, backgrounds, and values can live together peacefully.

This may sound like mere idealism in the face of the tragedies happening in the world today. Some may think it is meaningless because of how little we can do.

Nevertheless, we at BORDERLESS HOUSE believe that we, the citizens of the world, rather than the leaders of governments and countries, should be the ones to continue to nurture the bonds of friendship that transcend national boundaries, and that this is a sure step toward world peace. We will continue to work on this.

We will continue to work for a peaceful future.
Above all, we express our condolences for all the lives lost in this conflict and sincerely hope that no more precious lives will be sacrificed.

Borderless House
Representative – Seiichi Lee
All staff members

 


Lastly, I would like to share with you our activities for “Ukrainian Refugee Admission” initiated by NPO WELgee, a partner of BORDERLESS GROUP.

Seven actions that Japan can take to help refugees from Ukraine
https://www.change.org/voice4ukrainian_refugees

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BORDERLESS MATES Program▏Mate’s Voice of BORDERLESS MATES LIBRARY (Part.1)

Until now, over 100 Borderless Mates have registered to BORDERLESS MATES LIBRARY program! In this blog article, we’d like to let you know more about this special program that is designed for our residents and help them connect with Borderless House Mates around the world by interviewing our resident!

 

What is BORDERLESS MATES LIBRARY?

Borderless Mates not only have diverse nationalities and language abilities but also have a range of international experience in specialized careers and hobbies. Undoubtedly there are Borderless Mates around the world who have the same interests or areas of specialization. Through BORDERLESS MATES LIBRARY, we would like to connect all these knowledgeable and passionate people with each other!

We imagine each Borderless Mate as a single book in the expansive Borderless Mates Library, which is comprised of both current and past residents.

Then let’s hear out the real voice from our resident, Ash about her experience of using BORDERLESS MATES LIBRARY!

※Aboved pictures are Ashleigh meeting other Borderless Mates from different share houses in person after exchanging messages through Borderless Mates Library!

Tenant’s ‘Borderless Mates Library’ Story and Experience

Please introduce yourself first!

To quote my self-introduction on Borderless Mates Library, “G’day! I’m Ash and I was in Perth Australia until I moved to Japan… I love meeting new people, traveling, photography and I want to learn Korean, Chinese, and Spanish.” I have been living in Itabashi-kuyakushomae House since I moved here in March 2018 and am currently an English teacher at a bilingual kindergarten.

Why did you sign up for Borderless Mates Library?

Being in Borderless for over 3 years, I used to go to almost every event and was even the MC at the Borderless Olympics and Christmas Party in 2019. I loved that it created a community with members from other Borderless Houses and I was able to make friends living in different houses. Everyone has their own interesting background and we can create a connection from living in the same busy city. However, since the start of the pandemic, Borderless has been unable to run these events and I was unsure how to continue creating connections with other houses. Many of my foreign friends that lived in Borderless had to go home and I was left to my own devices to find more Borderless members. I was excited when Borderless announced its Borderless Mates Program. I thought that maybe it was a way to connect with people from other houses again and hopefully have inter-house parties in the future.

Could you please explain to us how it works?

Within the program, Borderless Mates Library peaked my interest the most, as you can post a profile and also look at other people’s profiles who have or are living in a Borderless House. Only those who have created a profile can send you a message because the site is password restricted. If you want to connect with someone after reading their profile, all you have to do is click “I want to contact this mate!” at the bottom of the page and it will lead you to a google form asking why you want to contact them and to write a message to them. The message is then moderated by Borderless Staff before being sent. As I read my profile again, it looks like I might have to update it, but at least that didn’t stop people from messaging me!

Making friends!

After making my profile soon after Mates Library started in September, I was eagerly waiting for someone to contact me. After a couple of months, someone finally reached out to me. I almost forgot that I had created a profile by this time, but was glad that Eiji, who had recently moved into Kikukawa 2. Being my first time to reply to a request, I used the template that Borderless adds to help me respond. Having our interests and hobbies written on our profiles made it easier to make a conversation and we soon exchanged Line IDs to arrange to meet up at a cafe. Being the first Mate to meet, I was nervous but excited! When we met, Eiji told me he was moving to Honancho!

What do you think is the best thing about joining Borderless Mates Program?

The great thing about the Borderless Mates Program is that you can sign up for multiple activities. During the Language Exchange in February, I had the chance to talk to Moe and so I was so glad to see that she reached out to me through Mates Library shortly after! Moe was moving into the same house as Eiji had moved to and she also contacted my housemate Dani, so we arranged for the four of us to get dinner together.

The most recent Mate to contact me is Shinjuku-Nakai member, Shun. Not many Australians are in Borderless right now because they decided to go home, so he reached out to me to make an Aussie friend. We have been hanging out a lot lately and he introduced me to his housemates. Eiji and I even made a small event and I asked Shun to invite his housemates, so we had people from different houses there. It was great to meet others who were interested in being involved in the Borderless community! What I love about this program is that you don’t form just one friend, but many.

※Image of BORDERLESS MATES LIBRARY platform 

There are more interesting stories from Ash that we would like to share with you in our next article, please look forward to it!! 

About BORDERLESS MATES PROGRAM & How to join

Not just BORDERLESS MATES LIBRARY, we also have LANGUAGE EXCHANGE that allows you to brush up your language skills while having fun chatting with other Borderless Mates via 1 on 1 language exchange online, and  CLUB ACTIVITIES to meet people who share common interests and hobbies as you, also BORDERLESS TRAVEL that helps you to meet locals, start an interesting journey! You can find more details from the webpage of BORDERLESS MATES PROGRAM!

Once you become our tenants, you can join and enjoy those programs for free!

We are now offering foreigners who are currently living in Japan a rent-free room for up to 2 months with 【Trial Stay Campaign】! 
This is a great opportunity to try out living in a shared house while enjoying the special program!

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【Reasonable Quarantine】 Staying in Korea through quarantine with reasonable price and easy way!

Hello, this is Borderless House Seoul.

Currently (July 8th, 2020) in Korea, it is required to be quarantined for 2 weeks for all people landed from other countries as a countermeasure against COVID-19. People from other countries have to be quarantined at their home or the place which government prepared for 2 weeks and it is not allowed to use a common facility like Goshiwon or students ‘dormitory (with certain exceptions).

Borderless House is a share house and tenants share living room and bathroom so we also ask our new tenants to move in after 2-weeks quarantine.

Arranging the quarantine place and every meal for 2 weeks cost a lot and it is a big burden.

So, we decided to launch a new special service which you can reserve an accommodation for quarantine and our share house at the same time!

Detail of the New Service

You can reserve the place for quarantine together when you reserved a room in Borderless House. We try to find a room which has full options. We help you from the arrangement of the one room for quarantine and moving in to our share house in total!

Supports for Quarantine

We support some food like instant noddles and also some water before you do quarantine. Commission fee includes this support and help all before you do quarantine.

The support includes …

-Quarantine room rent and utility fee
-Preparing basic food in the room in advance
-Explanation how to move to quarantine room
-Support of the shopping during the quarantine

* What is “Preparing basic food in the room in advance”?
Before your arrival, our staff can prepare some basic food like some bottle of water and instant noodles in the room . 

* What is “Support of the move in to the quarantine room “?
When you move in to a room for quarantine , our staffs can not meet you so we will provide a information book which helps you to move in by yourself .

* What is “Support of the shopping during the quarantine”?
Korean government had been providing food or daily needs for the people who are quarantined for free but now they do not . Therefore, people need to bring food by themselves or purchase online or ask someone to go buy and deliver. We provide the manual how to use “emart Mall”(Korean internet shopping site) and support your purchase by online. You can make payment directly on the web page by using your credit card .

Some types of Rooms

Amount of room for 2 weeks depends on the type of rooms and location .
Our partner company will tell us what they have based on your arrival date .

<Basic facilities>
Microwave, IH stove, Fridge, Pot, Plates, Cups, Chopsticks, Detergent, TV, Double bed, Toilet, Towel * 4, Wi-Fi, AC One-time laundry service
※ some rooms does not have a kitchen washing space or washing machine but the room itself has large space and some rooms have the washing service .

* These photos are for images, so the actual furniture arrangement and the floor plan might be changed.

* These are located in Sinchon or Ehwa Women ‘s University area (Seoul metro Line.2)

How to Reserve

1. Reserve a room in Borderless House
2. Confirm the details with a staff through Skype talk
3. Transfer deposit, management fee and quarantine fee by wire transfer
4.  If the quarantine room is not available, we suggest different type of the room
5 . Receive the self check in manual for the quarantine room
6. Check in to the quarantine room
7. After 2 weeks, meet a staff and move in to Borderless House

* If you cancel after No.4, cancellation fee 200,000 won will be charged.

Check in & out

Borderless House staff can not see you face to face when you arrive since all people from other countries have to be quarantined. We will send you the instructions about check in and out in advance, so please read it and check in by yourself.

If you have any trouble when you check in , please contact to us through Kakao Talk.
Kakaotalk ID : borderlesshouse

Time of the Check in & out

Please move in after 2 pm and move out after 12 pm.

Cancellation

* When you cancel your reservation for the quarantine room
The cancellation fee 200,000 won will be charged. We will deduct 200,000 won from the quarantine fee you paid and refund the rest .

* When you cancel your reservation for the room in Borderless House
If you cancel the reservation from the day you receive the confirmation mail to 8 days prior to your move-in day, cancellation fee 300,000 won will be charged and we will refund the rest of money you paid. If you cancel the reservation from 7 days to your planned move-in date, deposit, management fee, first month ‘s rent and utilities will not be refunded .

(Please burden bank transfer fee at your expense)

FAQ about the room

How much do I need to pay for this service?

For the quarantine and commission fee,
-Quarantine fee is different and it depends on a type of rooms . When you share the date to arrive in Korea , we start finding a room for your quarantine and inform of the amount of a room as soon as we find.

-Commission fee for Borderless tenants is 150,000 KRW. This includes the support of some water and instant noodles before you arrive for a few days.

-Commission fee for those who just need a room for their quarantine is 300,000 KRW. This includes the support of some water and instant noodles before you arrive for a few days.

For the rest of days,
We share how to order the groceries or the others by online and they are usually delivered in front of the door within 3 days.

-About the way to transfer,
We always suggest ‘Transferwise‘ as it is the fastest and easiest system.
Please check the link below.

Do you prepare a contract?

We prepare the contract and send it to you by PDF file. We will leave the real one in the room.

How should I answer when I ‘m asked about the quarantine room when I enter Korea?

We will give you a contact information of Borderless House Staff or the owner of the quarantine house. When you are asked about the quarantine place, please call to us.

FAQ about quarantine

Can not I really go out even one step from the room while quarantine?

It is strictly prohibited to go out except for having the test at the health center .
There were some cases that some people continuously went out from the quarantine room and got restrained and deported (Not only by the information from GPS application but CCTV or credit card record also can tell where you are.) Please do not go out during the quarantine period for sure .

How should I go to the quarantine room?

There are buses and taxis only for people from other countries at Inchon Airport so please use them. We will tell you the details.

Is it possible to use delivery service?

You can use the delivery service at the quarantine place but please receive stuff without meeting with the delivery person face to face.

FAQ about the shopping support

How much budget would be enough?

It depends on the person but most of people prepare 200,000 won for it. If your original budget was not enough, you can add and pay later.

If you have any question, please feel free to contact us! → HERE

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[Spring Event] Free Management fee for moving in!

Hello! This is Borderless House Seoul and we hope you have been doing well .

Finding the place in other countries is always giving you a hard time.
However, you get some helps from Borderless House when you go with us!

Since Spring is just around the corner, this attractive news would find you well.
If you are making new plans for this year, this event gives you more interests.

 





When you do save the money, it is always making you lose others.
However, you would get earn the money when applying for this event!
You will get 300,000 KRW discount for Management fee to move in.
Therefore, you will pay just deposit to make a reservation of Borderless House!

 




This event is applied for those who move in Gangnam3 and Hongdae5 House,
Also who can move in until end of April even you move in on April 30th!

To make the variety of nationality in each house, 
please kindly understand that we go for this with only 2 houses.

**This event is first-come and first-served.

If you are finding a place is Seoul, your inquiry is always welcome.
All you need to do is just applying for this event if you plan to move in now.
Thank you and we see you as Borderless Family in the near future!

For the other inquiry, please check our Q/A page first and email us!

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＜Program Review＞ An island where you can meet living dinosaurs !? Virtual Local Trip in Indonesia!

Hello! I am Daijiro!

I usually work as a photographer in Tokyo, but sometimes I participate in Borderless House events as a language exchange facilitator. This is my first time participating in “Virtual Local Trip”, so I will tell you about it!

“Virtual Local Trip” is an online event where the host introduces his/her hometown with various topics. This event is held in English and Japanese, and it is a great way to enjoy unique local stories! I will recommend this event not only to those who are interested in foreign cultures and international exchanges, but also to those who like traveling and eating, and those who are thinking of traveling after the Corona pandemic is over!

This time, a former resident of Borderless House from Indonesia told us many stories about cultures such as local tourist spots, popular dishes, and traditional costumes. If I tell you all of them, it will be more than 10,000 characters (lol), so I will introduce some impressive episodes!

Living dinosaurs!? Komodo island where you can meet Komodo dragons

Participants are from various countries, mainly current residents of Borderless House, and even the host’s friends who live in Indonesia participated at the last minute! It was a gathering of multicultural people.

A relaxed atmosphere from beginning to end with surprises and laughter during the event.
The host told us the charms of the local areas with an introduction video of Indonesia and lots of photos. We could ask questions anytime during the event, so you can feel free to ask any questions you may have. By the way, I asked a lot of questions. (Lol)

When it came to the topic of Komodo Island, everyone was asking a lot about “Komodo Dragon”. It’s really famous! They say that if you go there, you’ll almost certainly see them up close! First-hand information you can get from the natives is very interesting!

Indonesian traditional costume “Batik” 

At the event, they introduced us to Indonesian tourist destinations, history, traditional food, etc., but what impressed me the most was their traditional costumes.
A specialty of Indonesia is a fabric with a beautiful pattern called “batik”. “Batik” is used in many clothing items such as shirts and dresses, and those clothes are also popular as formal wear.

Patterns range from geometric to flower motifs. On the day of the event, the presenters actually wore shirts made of “batik”. They showed us the batik clothes and told us what kind of pattern it is, which was very interesting!
This is also the information the host gave me, but it seems that there are traditional patterns and colors of “Batik” and those for young people! In that respect, it’s similar to Japanese “furisode” and “hakama”, which is interesting!

He told me that “Batik” had collaborated with Japanese kimono at international events. When a kimono fashion show with themes from all over the world was held, it seems that one kimono was made using the dyeing of Kyoto called “Kyoyuzen” and the technique of “batik”. He actually showed me the photo, and it was very impressive to see the flower pattern of “Batik” shining on the cloth dyed in red and white unique to Japan.

Cultural exchanges that connect countries take place in various places and we just don’t know about them. I think it is one of the great things about the event to know these kinds of stories.

Am I able to talk with people I meet for the first time at an online event?

Under the current pandemic situation, I talk to people online more often, but I’m still not used to it.
Moreover, this was my first time participating in this kind of event. Just between us, I felt nervous until I participated.

However, as I said earlier, the event had a relaxed atmosphere from beginning to end, and when I noticed, I was leaning forward and enjoying myself.
I cannot fully understand English, but I could still enjoy the presentation because it was explained also in Japanese!

During the event, I often wondered “How can I ask this in English?”, and found it annoying that I couldn’t say it well in English. But, it is a good learning opportunity, and it also motivates me to learn English every day like “I will definitely be able to ask questions in English by the next time!” I was relieved that all the participants were willing to listen to the questions.

If I think about it, all the participants are those who have learned a second language and they know how difficult it is to learn a new language. I think that is why we could have such considerate communication beyond words.

What makes VLT so appealing? The fun of getting to know new places through the host!

It was exciting to feel the culture of a new land I have never been to, especially when it is difficult to go out due to the Corona pandemic.
Virtual Local Trip will be held in other countries/regions in the future !!!

“Where should we go when the pandemic is over?”
This event made me feel such excitement! I will definitely participate again!

Also, please visit the website below for other Borderless House original programs such as Language Exchange I mentioned at the beginning.

<Borderless Mates Program>

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For Tomorrow’s Bright Future with a New Year 2021 ~BORDERLESS HOUSE能做的事~

大家好！我是BORDERLESS HOUSE的CEO代表李成一。

在世界仍受到新冠肺炎的威脅壟罩之下，我們延續著2020年的動蕩，開啟了2021新的一年。

如大家所知，Borderless House的經營主要是來自於國外的房客的支持，「國際交流」為我們企業價值中最重要的一環。
因為病毒的影響，各個國家的應變措施時時刻刻都在改變，隨之而來的出國和入境限制影響了我們企業的經營，不幸的是，我們預測這樣的困境在2021年將會持續下去。

在這樣艱困的情況下，去年仍有許多人入住Borderless House，選擇在這裡開啟新生活。
在這個時刻，日本、韓國和台灣的96間Share House的700多名房客，一起在同一個屋簷下攜手努力過生活。

2021年的1月，新冠肺炎在日本再次蔓延加劇了人們的不安和焦慮。
這促使我想在部落格上與大家分享關於我們當前的狀況，
以及向大家傳達在新的一年中，我們事業的經營方向和期許。

和新冠肺炎對抗的2020年

由於世界各國因應疫情相關措施紛紛鎖國的關係，原定於2020年春天和夏天要到國外展開新生活的外國人，紛紛取消或延期原定的計畫。
此外，大學的課程改為線上授課以及許多公司實施在家上班的制度，使得我們的新房客數量比往年減少許多。

在春天這一切開始發生的同時，Borderless House也開啟了一個以「語言交流」為主題的企劃服務，希望在無法面對面的互動的時刻中，大家也可以透過科技，在線上體驗到國際交流的樂趣。

線上配對交流活動“〜Build bridges not walls!〜語言交換


此外，為了提供給曾經入住過Borderless House的房客一個能持續互動交流平台，我們也為所有的房客們=“Borderless Mates”打造了含有多項服務的全新特別企劃。
BORDERLESS MATES PROGRAM 旅行、語言、同好交流會 ~讓你成為世界的中心！

在2020年10月的秋天，日本逐漸放寬部分的入境限制，期盼了許久，我們終於迎接了許多在國外等待入境的Borderless Mates們。於2020年10月至12月之間，共有184人搬入Borderless House開始了新生活。

BORDERLESS HOUSE，您的另一個家

Share House就像是一個大家庭。許多人都擔心著在這樣與多人共同居住的環境之下感染肺炎的風險。
但是，現在大家與外界的互動減少了許多，Borderless House的房客們在這段時間也培養及建立起共同生活的默契及樂趣。

無論是在家工作或線上上課的休息空檔中，和室友們聊聊天、一起做飯。
或是在肺炎期間希望找到新工作的房客，也有室友能夠商量、尋求意見和練習面試等等，
相互陪伴、每天彼此督促著，過著有意義的生活。

看更多關於Borderless House的房客在Share House的真實生活！


一個人獨自生活所體驗不到的樂趣，快樂和支持，
Borderless House的每位員工都為打造和孕育這樣的環境努力著，
我們也為Borderless House所提供給房客的獨有價值和感到自豪。

BORDERLESS HOUSE針對「新冠肺炎疫情控制之基本政策」(2021.01.19更新)
本公司之房客、夥伴、員工及其家人等有關健康安全，請參閱以上部落格內的政策措施。 

我們會繼續全力支持著每個在2021年追求新夢想的你！


相信在疫情尚未緩解的狀態中，想要展開新生活會有許多困難之處，
因此我們正盡力的開發各種服務，希望為大家的不安和困擾降到最低。
在這邊，我想再次介紹我們近期在日本方面所提供的企劃與服務。

●即時線上看房和定期舉行的線上說明會！
BORDERLESS HOUSE裡住著什麼樣的人？真正Share House的生活環境或是設備是什麼樣子？
如果您現在正在國外或是日本其他地區，不限地點限制都可以和我們預約進行「線上看房」，
關於訂房流程及未來入住之後的相關問題都可以在「線上看房」時一次解決！

「即時線上看房」詳細說明→

「線上說明會」詳細說明→ 

●直到您的入住日當天，我們將「免費」為您保留您的房間！
若因為疫情關係，還無法確定來日本的日期，或是必須更改計畫延後入住時間，我們將免費為您保留房間至4月15日。

春季優惠活動→

●好想在日本工作！專為外國人設計的就職支援服務！
從2020年的8月起，Borderless House和專門為外國人材提供求職支援服務及工作介紹的公司開始了合作企劃。
透過定期舉行的座談會和專家面談分享，深入了解身為外國人在日本尋找工作的求職技巧，同時住在Share House還有室友會幫助您進行履歷書的修改或是練習面試等，幫助您一步步朝夢想邁進。

日本居住．就職支援服務→

●多元文化座談會，一起學習並思考多元文化社會的價值！
座談會以日文進行，我們希望透過日本年輕人之間的深度互動，培養出能夠相互理解的價值觀。
在和來自不同國家的朋友們面對面交流受阻的疫情時期，我們提供機會讓每個人都能去思考跨文化理解和多文化共融的問題。

多元文化共存的學習和思考，看看線上課程詳細介紹（日文）→




不管是在生活或經濟面上，各種困難和挑戰都還持續著，
但我們會努力開發出更多能持續提供Borderless House獨特價值的服務給大家。
在期待美好未來到來的同時，我們將專注於我們能做的事，並做到最好！
期盼不久的將來，在做好萬全準備的情況下，
迎接許許多多的Borderless Mates來到BORDERLESS HOUSE開啟人生的新篇章。

2021年1月19日
BORDERLESS HOUSE代表　李成一

※關看更多人氣文章
I want to know more about BORDERLESS HOUSE! The Ultimate Introduction!　

【Tenant’s Story】Greater Connections with Housemates during COVID19　

★2021 Special Offer Discount★ Reserve a room with Borderless House now!　


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【Special Program】 Joining from America at 5 o’clock in the morning?! What makes Borderless House Language Exchange so appealing?

Hello! I’m Yuuka, the most talkative staff in Borderless House!

Today, I would like to introduce Borderless House’s original language exchange program = Group Language Exchange, which I recommend as a talkative person!

Group Language Exchange is a language exchange activity between Japanese and English which a small group of 3-5 people enjoy by talking about common topics.

・ Those who want to study in Japan when the coronavirus situation settle down
・ Those who gave up studying in Japan this year
・ Those who want to practice out Japanese in actual communication

We recommend Group Language Exchange to all of you!

And, if you are wondering about #Group Language Exchange on Borderless House Instagram and want to know more details, please continue reading!

It is worth getting up at 5 am!? Group Language Exchange participants from all over the world

Now you know the outline of Group Language Exchange, and you may be wondering what the participants are like, right?

I will let you know with some photos!

This is from November 2020.

At first glance, the online screen looks like what we often see these days …
If you look closely, you will find the participant in daylight even though the starting time was 19:30 pm JST…!

That’s right! This program is open to former residents of Borderless House, so everyone is participating from various places!
Even after returning to their home countries, former residents who want to study Japanese participate regardless of the time difference!
(I’m quietly impressed by the fact that this gathering is only possible online)

In this session, we had participants from Germany, Indonesia, the United States, France, and so on. There was a participant who got up at 5 o’clock in the morning to participate! I was very happy that they enjoyed it.

“If you want to escape from dull exercises from your textbooks, why not learn it in a more natural way by speaking to native speakers of your target language? 😆 “

A message from one of the participants to those who cannot decide to participate yet.

It will be a great opportunity to output what you learn, so we would like more people to use this program for their language learning!

Demon Slayer the recent major trend can be a topic too!? Choose your favorite topic and participate!

After checking out those fun photos, now you want to know how you could participate in this program, right?

It’s easy to join!

The dates of Group Language Exchange will be announced by email or LINE @ at the beginning of each month, so all you need to do is to register using the application form there!

After registration, the staff in charge will send you the details by email, so please check it and join us online on the day.
* Held on Zoom which allows online video chatting.

When you submit this application form, you can choose the topic you are interested in!

Topics include traveling, music, what you want to do in the future, cooking, arts, movies, animation, etc …

Recently, Kimetsu no Yaiba(Demon Slayer) has also become one of the topics in response to the enthusiastic requests of the participants!
It’s also popular overseas and everyone knows it. I have a feeling that it will become a common language ….!

By the way, I have seen only two episodes so far, so I’m planning to see the rest during the New Year holidays!

Worried about online participation and your language skill? Don’t worry too much!


“I’m happy to be able to choose a topic that interests me, but I’m still worried about the online communication that I am not used to and overall language skills…”

We would like to introduce you the features of Group Language Exchange that even beginners can feel at ease!

➀ Since this program is limited to those who have lived in Borderless House, many people are enthusiastic about international exchange, and you can get to know each other immediately!

➁ You will chat with 3 to 5 members in a small group, so you can get to know each other well and talk easily!

➂ There is a facilitator who will support the group, so it will be okay even if you cannot speak well.

Above all, everyone here understands how difficult to learn a second language.
So, no one will laugh at you when you try hard to find your words or cannot speak well.

Actually, many participants are willing to help you with what you do not understand. This may be the biggest feature of this program.

There are many people who want to improve their English skills just as you want to improve your Japanese skills.
That would be great if you could join us!

Lots of original programs that you can’t experience anywhere else!

I would be very happy if this blog helped you to know the details of Group Language Exchange and to make up your mind to participate!

However!
Borderless House’s original program = Borderless Mates Program offers many more attractive programs!

“I want to connect with this kind of person!” A program where you can meet a lot of different Borderless Mates.
Club activities where you can enjoy activities together through common interests, etc.!

If you are interested, please check the website below!

★Borderless Mates Program★