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From Special Events to House Parties! Everyday Life in an International Share House

Hello there! In our previous blog post, we gave you an exclusive peek into the daily life at the international share house “Borderless House”! Have you had a chance to read it? (For those who haven’t, you can read it right away by following the link below!)
▶“Cultural Exchange Every Day!?” A Revealing Glimpse into the Daily Life of an International Share House!

This time, in our second blog of the “Everyday Life in Borderless House” blog series, we’re here to show you the latest updates from Borderless House!

“I am interested in interacting with people from other countries, but unsure about living in a share house…?”
“I’ve checked out Borderless House share houses, but how do people actually spend their time there…?”

For those of you with such thoughts!
By reading this blog, you should get a glimpse of the unique daily life that Borderless House offers, unlike other share houses.

Furthermore, in this blog post, we’ll also introduce you to the community of a newly-open share house – “Borderless House Ikebukuro Oyama1“! Not only that, we’ll explore Borderless Houses in Kyoto, Osaka, and Kobe, beyond Tokyo!

We hope you’ll read until the end and take it as the first step toward starting life at Borderless House!

Creating a ‘Special Everyday’ through Encounters at Borderless House

Daily Life in the New Share House @ Borderless House Ikebukuro-Oyama 1

From the newly-opened share house “Borderless House Ikebukuro Oyama 1,” we’ve already received updates about their daily life! This share house, which is home to language learners from around the world and Japanese university students, seems to be bustling with activities. Bowling nights and outings to izakayas (Japanese pubs) make up their lively routines!

Farewell Party Filled with Memories @ Borderless House Itabashi-kuyakushomae

A farewell party was held for Simon, a resident of one of the largest share houses at Borderless House, “Borderless House Itabashi-kuyakushomae”!

“Even though I only had a month of life at Borderless House, it was truly enjoyable! Look, I even received messages from everyone!” With great joy, he showed off a gift card filled with heartfelt messages to our staff!

While expressing his desire to return, Simon embarked on his next journey to Hawaii. As a member of the Borderless House community, we’re here to cheer him on!

Bringing Housemates Together: ‘Borderless House Home Party’

Heart-Pounding Welcome Party” @ Borderless House Kobe-Motomachi 1

As residents from various countries gather at Borderless House, farewells are accompanied by numerous encounters. From the only share house in the Kobe area, “Borderless House Kobe-Motomachi 1,” we bring you the scene of a welcome party for new residents♪

The new housemates’ requested menu was a uniquely Japanese combination of “Curry Udon and Takoyaki.” The housemates all joined in, answering the request and creating a warm and cheerful party atmosphere.

Classic Takoyaki Party! @ Borderless House Shinjuku Nakai 1

Currently hosting 14 individuals from 6 different countries, “Borderless House Shinjuku-Nakai 1” hosted a beloved event in its spacious living area—an all-time favorite “Takoyaki Party”!

What’s intriguing about a Takoyaki Party is that it naturally fosters communication among participants. Indeed, at this party, current housemates, former housemates, and friends of housemates gathered around the table, creating a lively and friendly atmosphere.

A One-time Opportunity!? – Special Events PART1

Summer Tradition! Nagashi Somen Event @ Borderless House Asakusabashi 1

When it comes to summer in Japan, it’s all about ‘nagashi somen’ (flowing noodles)! With the idea of ‘Let’s experience Japanese culture together as the Borderless House community,’ residents from multiple share houses enjoyed a nagashi somen event.

Despite the scorching heat, a total of 19 people gathered to deepen their connections through games and the experience of nagashi somen. It provided an opportunity to meet residents from other share houses, resulting in many new friendships being formed.

Gazing at the Spectacular View with Housemates! Climbing Mount Fuji @ Borderless House Osaka-Bentencho

In the cozy atmosphere of Borderless House Osaka Bentencho, featuring 8 residents in a small-scale house, four residents took on the challenge of climbing Mount Fuji! As Japan’s tallest mountain, it was undoubtedly exhausting… Two out of the four-faced altitude sickness, but the remaining two were fortunate to witness the beautiful sunrise.

The stunning view of Mount Fuji is evident in the photos. Climbing Mount Fuji with housemates would surely become an even more memorable and moving experience.

Fostering Stronger Bonds Across Share House Boundaries! – Special Events PART2

A joint bowling event was held by the Borderless Houses in Kyoto!

A joint bowling event was held by the Borderless Houses in Kyoto! Many residents participated, creating a lively atmosphere. During the group play, the sight of housemates naturally exchanging high-fives was prominent, indicating that their relationships had deepened further.

Sports events like bowling are popular among Borderless House residents because they can be enjoyed regardless of nationality. Moving forward, more events will be planned to help residents become even closer.

Enhancing Language Skills While Having Fun! Language Exchange @ Borderless House in Osaka

Meanwhile, in Osaka, a joint Language Exchange event took place! Seven participants practiced speaking Japanese and English, deepening their connections. Some even expressed joy at having engaging conversations beyond language learning.

Borderless House regularly hosts Language Exchange events, providing a relaxed and enjoyable opportunity to enhance English skills. Feel free to join in for a chance to improve your language abilities!

Discover Your Ideal Japanese Experience with BORDERLESS HOUSE

✓ Planning to visit Japan for Japanese language studies or work holidays
✓ Aiming to improve your Japanese language skills
✓ Desiring an authentic Japanese living experience alongside locals
✓ Dreaming of having a second home in Japan

Borderless House aims to alleviate your concerns and fulfill your desires. How about starting the experience of “living while connecting with the world” at Borderless House?

Check out the current vacancies through the links below!

List of Tokyo Share Houses
List of Kansai Share Houses

Furthermore, we regularly post daily life at Borderless House on Instagram! Please consider following us for updates!

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Unveiling the Intern Experience: A Journey with Borderless House

Welcome! Today, we want to invite you to delve into the world of Borderless House through the eyes of our talented intern. In this article, we will take you on a captivating journey as she shares her valuable insights and experiences working with us.

At Borderless House, we believe in creating a vibrant and inclusive community that transcends borders. Our mission is to provide individuals from all walks of life with the opportunity to build connections and form lifelong friendships through shared living experiences. As an intern at Borderless House, our featured writer had the chance to immerse herself in this unique environment and contribute to our marketing team.

Join us as we unveil the intern experience and discover the fascinating aspects of working at Borderless House!

The Internship Experience at Borderless House

Can you tell us a bit about yourself and what led you to choose an internship at Borderless House?

Hey there! I’m Koko, an intern at Borderless House, specializing in social media marketing. I lived at Borderless House Kikukawa 1 for around 9 months. I’ve had the privilege of studying in Poland and doing an exchange program in the UK during my university years. Currently, I’m intrigued by the relationship between art and society, and I’m heading to the Netherlands in September to study art management for a year. 🙂

The reason I chose to intern at Borderless House is simple—I want more people to know about it! Living at Borderless House is like having a “study abroad within Japan” experience. Everyday life takes on an international flavor, fostering connections across cultures. I’m thrilled to contribute to this wonderful community’s growth through my internship. Stay tuned for updates as I explore the magic of Borderless House and celebrate the power of cultural exchange!

Could you share some details about the projects or tasks you have been involved in during your internship?

I was mainly involved in managing the English version of Borderless House’s official Instagram account, BORDERLESS HOUSE【Official】. My role included showcasing the daily life at Borderless House and sharing the stories and experiences of our residents.
In addition to that, I also had the opportunity to write blog articles like this one and conduct interviews with our tenants!

What has been the most valuable lesson or skill that you have gained during your time at Borderless House?

I believe my ability to understand user needs has improved significantly. Initially, I was in a state of confusion, unsure about which designs, wording, and information would work best. It was quite a rollercoaster ride, to be honest! lol

However, as I received feedback from the marketing team, I started to grasp the art of creating posts that truly resonate with our users.

Furthermore, I believe the greatest joy of being a marketing intern lies in being able to hear the “authentic voices” of our residents. Seeing the excitement in their eyes during interviews and witnessing the daily moments that make our hearts race fills me with immense happiness. It not only brings a sense of fulfillment but also strengthens my dedication to the work I do.

Embracing Diversity and Cultural Exchange: The Intern’s Perspective

How does the work culture at Borderless House differ from other internships or workplaces you have experienced?

In a great way, it was incredibly casual! First, let me share my experience as an intern – it was extremely flexible. There were no strict hours to adhere to or a requirement to physically be in the office. I was able to work comfortably, aligning with my own lifestyle, which allowed me to continue my internship while pursuing my own interests.

Furthermore, among the staff members of Borderless House, I never felt any sense of hierarchy. The atmosphere was one of open communication and neutral exchange of ideas, which truly embodied the concept of a “team.”

On the other hand, it was evident that each individual took their work and career seriously. The atmosphere fostered a sense of “being able to achieve what you want,” which I felt was a characteristic of Borderless House.

Overall, my internship experience was uniquely casual, allowing me the freedom to pursue my passions while working in a supportive and dedicated environment.

How has your experience at Borderless House influenced your perspective on diversity and cultural exchange?

I’ve come to realize that diversity and cultural exchange are not something extraordinary. In fact, they are so inherent in the everyday life at Borderless House that it’s almost synonymous with it.

In Japan, where conversing in Japanese with fellow Japanese often suffices, the terms “diversity” and “cultural exchange” can be seen as high barriers to overcome. However, my involvement with Borderless House has shown me that regularly engaging with different cultures in our daily lives naturally leads to the formation of a mindset that embraces diversity.

Through my experience at Borderless House, I’ve learned that diversity and cultural exchange can be seamlessly integrated into our lives, challenging the notion that they are daunting concepts.

In your opinion, what sets Borderless House apart from other companies in the shared living (share house) industry?

It’s the “Borderless Community”!

Borderless House is already unique as a multicultural sharehouse, but that’s not all!
What sets it apart, even among other multicultural sharehouses, is its ability to create relationships that feel just like “family”.

The strength of Borderless House lies in its “Borderless Community”, where you can build warm connections with friends from around the world, just like a family.

Uncovering the Intern’s Personal Growth

Have you had a specific project or task that challenged you and how it contributed to your personal growth?

Creating Instagram posts about daily life at Borderless House was particularly rewarding.
The task of summarizing events and creating posts that would capture the attention of a wider audience challenged me to think about how to make each post more engaging.
However, it was precisely because of this task that I was able to develop skills in designing and structuring content, as well as the ability to select and prioritize information, all while effectively conveying the joy of living at Borderless House.

How do you plan to leverage the lessons and skills you have acquired at Borderless House in your future, either in life or career?

I believe that I will continue to seek environments that are filled with diversity and naturally foster cultural exchange. Once you’ve experienced the joy of it, there’s no going back, right?
Through my internship and stay at Borderless House, I have truly realized the importance and excitement of regularly engaging with different cultures. Even beyond Borderless House, in my future life and career, I aspire to choose the path of continuously expanding and broadening myself.

Insights and Advice: Words of Wisdom for Future Interns


What advice would you give to future interns seeking to make the most of their experience at Borderless House and develop valuable skills?

It’s all about trial and error!
Nothing can be done perfectly from the start, and I believe it would be boring to only stick to what you can do right away. Borderless House is a safe space where you can make mistakes without worry. Even if things don’t go as planned, there are staff members and fellow residents who will offer advice and support.

I encourage you to propose ideas for projects you’re passionate about, and when given tasks, approach them without fear of failure and be open to receiving feedback. Remember that you are also a part of Borderless House and do your best for the sake of your “Borderless Community” members. Let’s embrace the spirit of trial and error together!

We hope you enjoyed this interview, offering a glimpse into the enriching journey of our intern at Borderless House. Their unique experiences and insights demonstrate the meaningful impact that an internship at Borderless House can have on personal and professional growth.

We extend our gratitude to our intern – KoKo for her contributions and dedication to our mission of fostering a borderless community.

Stay tuned for more inspiring stories and engaging content from Borderless House!

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“Cultural Exchange Every Day!?” A Revealing Glimpse into the Daily Life of an International Share House!

Hello! I’m Koko, an intern at BORDERLESS HOUSE. One of the strengths of BORDERLESS HOUSE, a multicultural share house, is that you can experience different cultures while staying in Japan! Because we are particular about the ratio of Japanese to non-Japanese tenants, you will definitely be able to enjoy language and cultural exchange with multicultural friends from all over the world.

HOWEVER, I’m sure many of you have questions like these:

“Does BORDERLESS HOUSE offer enough opportunities to get close to international housemates?”
“What is it like to live with both foreigners and local Japanese?”

And I’d like to say, YES.

So today, I want to write about “the daily life in BORDERLESS HOUSE” to prove it! In this article, I will introduce the usual daily life of each share house, as well as the lively house parties and amazing trips! I’m certain that this blog will give you a better understanding of the Borderless House Community, not only for Borderless House residents but also for our future tenants.

Read this article with imagining your bright future in BORDERLESS HOUSE with global housemates;))

Borderless House Exclusive Events – Highlights of April 2023!

April is always an exciting and bustling month for us at BORDERLESS HOUSE, and this year was no exception. We were thrilled to welcome a diverse group of new tenants from various corners of the globe to Japan! In this blog post, let’s take a moment to recap the vibrant events that took place in April and celebrate the beginning of their extraordinary journey with us!

BORDERLESS STATION

At BORDERLESS HOUSE, our commitment to fostering multicultural connections extends beyond our share houses. We are proud to introduce “Borderless Station” , a vibrant community space and restaurant located on the first floor of our office in Asakusabashi. Borderless Station offers a unique culinary experience, bringing together flavors from around the world, along with a range of multicultural events. In this blog post, I will highlight two exciting events that recently took place at Borderless Station!

  • Language Exchange
    This event provides an opportunity for our tenants to learn and practice foreign languages while enjoying the company of friends from different cultural backgrounds. It’s an event where language barriers fade away, and meaningful connections are formed.

  • BH Night
    BH Night is another remarkable event that recently took place at Borderless Station, and it was a resounding success! We offered our tenants a chance to enjoy delectable food and drinks at discounted prices. The positive response to this event has encouraged us to make it a monthly gathering, open not only to our tenants but also to non-tenants. We invite everyone to join us and experience the joy of BH Night!

Celebrating New Connections and Cherished Memories Together

Welcome and Farewell Party
This April, we welcomed a whopping 80 new residents from all over the world. The “Welcome Party” is a big event to welcome new housemates! This event is a great way to build a new friendship.

As the saying goes, “All good things must come to an end,” and so it was with April. Alongside the excitement of welcoming new members, we also faced the bittersweet task of bidding adieu to our beloved tenants. The “Farewell Party” was an occasion tinged with nostalgia and mixed emotions, and our tenants celebrated the beautiful memories they had shared.

Meeting the Best Housemates in Japan! The Everyday Life of one of our Share Houses

The tenants residing in this share house have formed strong bonds of friendship. They joyously marked the Christmas season by adorning a petite Christmas tree and donning Santa costumes! Additionally, they sometimes went out together for yakiniku – Japanese BBQ!

Sometimes, the tenants have trips together. This photo captures a moment from their visit to Ibaraki, which is the hometown of one of the tenants. Moreover, during the “Golden Week” holiday, they embarked on a collective trip to Hakone!

The living room, where everyone gathers, is a great hub for tenants to interact with their housemates. They can build a warm bond like a family there.
In fact, a resident of this share house expressed, “I am genuinely grateful to be a member of this community, and I am glad that I came to Japan.” at her farewell party.

Utilizing Your Passions and Skills! “Tenants-Initiated Events”

The Slow Food Diner at BORDERLESS HOUSE Kyoto-Nishijin
Our tenant Miko, who calls herself “sloth”, started the slow-food diner! This event was planned for the purpose of spending more time with her housemates and encouraging them to try cooking or try Japanese cuisine.

She also has an interest in the slow food movement, local consumption, agricultural issues, and dieting. The healthy food prepared based on such knowledge gave her housemates a great opportunity to interact with others and think about “diet”.

Badminton Event at BORDERLESS HOUSE Kyoto-Kinugasa
BORDERLESS HOUSE Kyoto-Kinugasa is a large and lively share house with 23 tenants from 12 different countries. This time, I want to introduce its badminton event! Playing badminton in the spacious gymnasium looks a lot of fun:) Enjoying sports together with your house mates is sure to bring you closer together!

Do You Know the Unique Party that Showcases Japan’s Charm!? “Everyday Life at BORDERLESS HOUSE in Kyoto”

The last part of this blog post is about the enchanting daily life at our three share houses located in the picturesque Kansai area: BORDERLESS HOUSE Kyoto-Nishijin, Kyoto-Kinugasa, and Kyoto-Saiin2!

Takoyaki and Okonomiyaki Party at Kyoto-Nishijin & Kyoto-Kinugasa Share Houses
“Takoyaki and Okonomiyaki Party” is one of the popular events among BORDERLESS HOUSE tenants! Gathering around the hotplate, tenants experienced the unique food culture of Japan. With their favorite drinks in hand, everyone enjoyed good conversation and food.

As you can see from this photo, it turned out to be a very large-scale and lively party. The spacious living room of BORDERLESS HOUSE Kyoto-Nishijin, which is a large-scale share house, was filled with participants! It was a great opportunity for tenants to meet new people and share a good time.

BBQ at Lake Biwa – BORDERLESS HOUSE Kyoto-Kinugasa

Under the refreshing blue sky, the tenants of BORDERLESS HOUSE Kyoto-Kinugasa enjoyed a barbecue! With the large Lake Biwa in the background, everyone is smiling for the camera, and you can tell how close they are.

The weather was perfect, and everyone’s excitement was at its peak! The food grilled with the help of all the tenants was even more delicious than usual!
The instant photos capturing the memories of the barbecue will surely become cherished treasures.

A Trip to Lake Biwa – BORDERLESS HOUSE Kyoto-Saiin2

The tenants of BORDERLESS HOUSE Kyoto-Saiin2 also visited Lake Biwa together! Weekends are the best time to get to know each other! Exploring nearby shops together or going sightseeing allows you to share a special experience with your housemates. The tenants relaxing on the sandy ground around the lake look as if they are at the beach! The beautiful scenery of the lake must have become a memorable experience for the tenants.

BORDERLESS HOUSE is a multicultural share house that allows you to experience a global everyday life alongside friends from all around the world.

If you’re…
– Feeling anxious about living alone in Japan
– Looking to improve your Japanese skill on a daily basis
– Desire to connect with people worldwide in a “real” way and meet a new version of yourself

BORDERLESS HOUSE is the perfect fit for you. Join our community and discover new encounters that will lead to a new you!

Check the availability of rooms right now by clicking the link below！
Share Houses in Tokyo
Share Houses in Kansai

Furthermore, we regularly post updates about daily life at BORDERLESS HOUSE on Instagram. Please follow us to stay connected:)

Borderless House Official Account [English Version] （@borderlesshouse.jp）
Borderless House Official Account [Japanese Version]（@borderless_house_jp）
Borderless Station （@borderlessstation）

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Celebrate Christmas & New Year together! – BORDERLESS HOUSE EVENTS

When it comes to celebrating holidays, there is one group of people we celebrate with more than anyone else: our friends and family. Christmas and New Year are the most important celebrations of the year and it is a time when we all come together, catch up, share stories, and spend time together.

However, if you are living abroad, it can be difficult. But don’t worry! International share house – BORDERLESS HOUSE is like a big family with tenants from many different countries, and we’ve celebrated these holidays together! It was really fun and a great way to meet new friends – and of course, share some great times, memories, and food! So let’s take a look at the recap of Borderless House events for Christmas & New Year!

2023 New Year Party – Tenants from 40 different share houses celebrate New Year together!

Due to COVID-19, we haven’t been able to hold any events that gather everyone together for almost 3 years, so we were extremely excited to see many of our tenants from 40 different share houses coming to this party! Because being able to build a warm and friendly community among the share houses where everyone can be friends, learn new cultures and languages, and share and experience life together is BORDERLESS HOUSE‘s mission and goal!

We played some funny games together; Borderless House also prepared gifts and rewards for our tenants!

Of course, there were a lot of food and drinks, and our staff was a DJ!

Everyone had a great time just chatting and talking to new friends, or catching up with old friends! Some of the tenants even continued the fun and went to an izakaya, nightclub, and pubs for the second parties afterward!

2023 is the beginning of a new chapter. We hope everyone has a joyous 2023, bursting with fulfilling and exciting opportunities!

Christmas Party and More International Events in 2022 held by BORDERLESS HOUSE

We had 2 small gatherings with our tenants in Osaka and Kyoto. Our tenants from 11 different share houses exchanged Christmas presents, and enjoyed the shows performed by our tenants!

Seasonal Events – Visit famous tourist spots and enjoy beautiful autumn leaves in Japan

Japan has many shrines and temples, gorgeous natures, gardens and palaces, and other must-visit spots and attractions. We also hold events that our tenants could visit these places together, to gain wonderful experiences with the people from this multicultural community! Last year, we went to Arashiyama, Nintendo world, Bamboo forest, temples and shrines, and Japanese matsuri together!

We also have picnics and indoor/ outdoor sports events from time to time where our tenants can enjoy good relaxing times and meet people who share the same hobbies! 

If you want to join BORDERLESS HOUSE big community and enjoy all kinds of events with us! Check the links below ☺

▶Share Houses in Tokyo
▶Share Houses in Osaka, Kobe, Kyoto

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合作夥伴｜BORDERLESS HOUSE × Global Overseas Education

Global Overseas Education

Global Overseas Education創立於1990年，是一所提供英語、日語和韓語專業課程的語言學校。除語言課程外，也提供其他多樣化服務。例如：提供入學諮詢服務，介紹韓國大學和韓國語言學院給留學生，也提供各式各樣的體驗活動，使他們能更深入地瞭解當地傳統及現代文化。

體驗道地的韓國文化

< 在韓國生活一個月 >
1. 費用: 3,000美元
2. 課程介紹：實體1:1授課，每週2堂（每堂50分鐘）。
針對學員的韓語程度做課程調整，初學者也可以輕易上手。
3. 住宿：
單間套房，包含空調、冰箱和微波爐等家具齊全，且位於韓國最火的富村地
區。
4. 認識韓國文化：每週學習韓國不同文化，包含韓國傳統音樂、傳統美術、K-POP舞蹈、工藝及電視臺參訪。
5. 提供機場接機服務（限抵韓時）。
6. 在地人介紹各種道地美食店。
●個人自由活動費用另計，如韓國的王宮入場費、音樂劇演唱會、Temple stay、韓屋體驗、DMZ和泡菜製作體驗等。
●交通費及導遊費另計。

< 在韓國生活一週 > 
1. 費用: 1,000美元
2. 課程介紹：實體1:1授課，每週2堂（每堂50分鐘）。
針對學員的韓語程度做課程調整，初學者也可以輕易上手。
3. 住宿：
單間套房，包含空調、冰箱和微波爐等家具齊全，且位於韓國最火的富村地
區。
4. 認識韓國文化：學習韓國不同文化
韓國傳統音樂、傳統美術、K-POP舞蹈、工藝(擇一) 及電視臺參訪。
5. 提供機場接機服務（限抵韓時）。
6. 在地人介紹各種道地美食店。
●個人自由活動費用另計，如韓國的王宮入場費、音樂劇演唱會、Temple stay、韓屋體驗、DMZ和泡菜製作體驗等。
●交通費及導遊費另計。

< 韓國3天2夜 >
1. 費用: 500美元
2.課程介紹：實體1:1授課，一堂50分鐘。
針對學員的韓語程度做課程調整，初學者也可以輕易上手。
3. 住宿+供餐（早餐-三明治）
單間套房，包含空調、冰箱和微波爐等家具齊全，且位於韓國最火的富村地
區。
4. 學習韓國文化: K-POP舞蹈，工藝
5. 提供機場接機服務（限抵韓時）。
6. 在地人介紹各種道地美食店。
●個人自由活動費用另計，如韓國的王宮入場費、音樂劇演唱會、Temple stay、韓屋體驗、DMZ和泡菜製作體驗等。
●交通費及導遊費另計。

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聯絡資訊

公司: Global Overseas Education
負責人: 金惠泳 KIM, Hye Young
地址: Rm. 201, Deoksoo B/D, 636-25 Yeoksam-Dong, Gangnam-Gu, Seoul, 06130 ,S. Korea (Post code:06130)
電話: No. : +82-2-555-5332 / Mobile # : +82-10-3209-5271
網址: www.globaluhak.co.kr
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【BORDERLESS TRAVEL】結交來自其他國家Share House的新朋友!

哈囉大家好! 我是BORDERLESS HOUSE的Daniel!

自從從國境開放後，大家肯定迫不及待的想出國旅遊了吧! 大家最想去哪一個國家玩呢? 世界上有這麼多好玩的國家，真的太難決定了…

那…就從日本、台灣或是韓國開始你的第一趟旅程吧!

我們很高興能夠跟大家分享我們物件交換的企劃 — BORDERLESS TRAVEL終於重新開放申請了! 透過BORDERLESS TRAVEL，我們希望能夠提供…

申請者能在每趟旅程中接觸本地的房客，更深入且真實地體驗每個國家的生活日常。
本地的房客們也能遇見更多的新朋友，為家裡帶來新的能量及不同的生活氛圍，進而豐富大家的居住體驗。

住在BORDERLESS HOUSE，你可以持續的拓展自己的社交圈;從一個房源至其他房源，甚至到不同的國家!
如果您對BORDERLESS TRAVEL感興趣，歡迎透過下面的分享，確認更多資訊!

如何申請BORDERLESS TRAVEL

【開放對象】
現有房客限定 (已經入住1個月)

【活動費用】
日本: 15,000 JPY
台灣: 6,500 TWD
韓國: 150,000 KRW

*包含寢具組及水電光熱費
*您需支付預計拜訪地的活動費
*您仍需繳交目前房間的費用

【居住天數限制】
最短7天，最長30天

【房源選擇】
很抱歉，暫時沒有供房源挑選服務，但我們會提供您幾個可申請的選項。

申請流程

➦Step1. 透過申請表申請。
請大約在預計入住日的兩週前申請，太早或是太晚的申請將會更難提供適合您的選擇。

➦Step2. 收到申請後，我們會在3個工作天內與您聯繫並提供幾個可申請的房源。 (如無可申請之房源，我們也會告知您)

➦Step3. 與您確認房間後，我們會寄給您活動費用的付款連結及確認入退居時間。請在1日內完成付款、確認時間並回信告知。

➦Step4. 確認付款完成後，我們會寄出申請成功確認信。

最後，在旅程中享受與新朋友的—吧!

申請前須知

※ 我們並不提供吹風機或其他盥洗用具，請自行攜帶。
※ 請遵守物件規定，必要時可能會縮短您在物件的居住期。
※ 同意分享您的經驗與照片給BORDERLESS HOUSE 作為改善企劃及行銷用途。

看看我們房客的經驗分享吧!

Judy – from Taiwan to Tokyo

Judy已經在BORDERLESS HOUSE住了六年了。

這幾年也認識了許多來自世界各地的朋友，但因為疫情影響，好久沒跟大家見面了。隨著日本國境開放，Judy終於能夠來日本與老朋友們見面，也認識了許多新的朋友!

Judu這次選擇住在北千住2 House。雖然她只有短暫的停留七天，室友們仍然為她辦了兩場派對!也透過室友們與其他share house的朋友一起出去玩。大家真的好熱情好有活力! 🥳

章魚燒派對在日本是一定要做的事! 大家也一起慶祝了Judy的生日!

你總是能在這令人驚豔的城市能找到你喜歡的事物 — 東京

在國境封鎖了這麼長的時間後，我們終於能再次拜訪日本。
你可以待在市中心，漫步在中目黒及東京鐵塔一帶，欣賞這美麗城市的街景。
也可以探索東京近郊的風景，走訪高尾山欣賞秋天獨有的紅葉🍁 或是被稱為”小江戶”的川越感受古老城鎮的氛圍⛩

再與室友們見面時，好像又回到了過去在share house一起生活的美好的時光。
大家一起旅遊、一起做飯、語言交換，彼此分享生活中的大小事。
我想，這樣的友情就是share house的魅力吧! 🤗

Judy:「這是一個很棒企劃，除了在旅程中節省費用外，也可以認識新的朋友!」

下面是來自另一位房客的分享!

Haruka – from Tokyo to Korea

Haruka 對韓國的文化非常感興趣，之後也打算待在韓國生活一陣子，除了好好體驗當地的文化，也期待能認識需多喜愛韓國文化的朋友!
這次特別申請BORDERLESS TRAVEL拜訪了韓國兩週，就當作長居前的”暖身”吧!☺

說到韓國，就一定要去弘大逛逛!
室友們熱情的帶著Haruka品嘗最道地的韓式燒烤、炸雞、燒酒、糖餅等等，好像一個晚上還不夠把弘大的美食給吃過一輪呢!

也剛好遇到世足比賽期間，大家一起吃飯，一起為自己的國家 或是韓國隊加油，也讓彼此的關係更近了!
這次比賽真的太多出乎意料的結果了呢，希望大家支持的球隊也都表現得不錯喔!

在家裡的日常也是在Share House的重要一環
「哎!你在吃什麼?」室友興奮的問到。
大家總是能因為”食物”而聚在一起，在這生活的每一天也深深體會到，文化及語言交換就是你的日常。
不知不覺讓自己視野更開闊，語言能力也更好了!

Haruka:「非常喜歡跟大家一起去喝酒、打遊戲機、Club、吃炸雞、看世足！」

看完房客的分享，大家覺得如何? 是不是也很期待在下一趟旅程中遇見新朋友呢?

我們希望透過BORDERLESS TRAVEL，帶給大家不同的居住及旅遊體驗。
除了風景與美食，更多的是與人之間的連結。
透過「分享」看見世界的不同面貌，也更深入的去認識、欣賞每個國家的美麗之處。

我們迫不及待聽到更多您與這世界的故事了!

【申請連結】
https://forms.gle/Hhae9RnkYMroXDRD7

★More feedback:
https://www.borderless-house-zh.com/tw/blog/program/borderless_travel/

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Towards a Society with Appreciation for Differences ▏A New Base – BORDERLESS STATION is opening!

Hello everyone, I am Seiichi Lee, the representative of BORDERLESS HOUSE Co., Ltd. Our company was founded in 2008, and the goal of our share house 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.

Almost 3 years into the pandemic, our business has been affected by COVID-19 due to the entry restrictions for foreigners to Japan, fortunately, the situation has gradually gotten better. Thus, we’ve started to create a place full of “Cross-cultural Understanding & Multicultural Coexistence”, which also will be a new base for people from around the world can gather together in Japan.

About the New Project

◆The approach to social problems

With the increased number of foreign tourists and foreign employees, the situation of “foreigners not being able to rent a house in Japan” has drastically improved in the past 10 years.

However, originally, the cause of this problem was because of the prejudice of people who think that “foreigners are different from us”, and I kindly ask you to think about it with us.

One of the surest ways to eliminate this kind of prejudice is to create an opportunity that allows everyone to interact with people from different backgrounds. 

We believe that through building relationships among people, we can learn about and embrace each other’s differences in values, in other words, foster mutual understanding.

In order to achieve that goal, BORDERLESS HOUSE has been offering the environment and experience of communal living.

We have also been proactive in building relationships between the residents and the local community, in order to provide local people with opportunities to encounter different cultures.

 “Share house” is our first step, but now, it’s time to take the next step with our new project.

What’s needed to create a multicultural society where people respect each other’s differences is to – not just learn about those differences but also directly interact with them. We believe that experience is necessary.

We have newly established a new center to provide this kind of opportunity to learn about “differences”. At the same time, we will create a community that is involved in different cultures.

This is our new project – BORDERLESS STATION.

The base of this new project is in Asakusabashi, Tokyo

We rented a guesthouse and cafe bar that was closed down due to COVID-19 and used the upper floors as a share house and the first floor as the base of this project.

It was a challenge for us to revive this place from the aftereffects of a pandemic with a new community and our vision.

※2For detailed information on the share house, click here＞＞

The Concept of BORDERLESS STATION

There are two main concepts in our new project.

The first one is to create a broadcasting booth to share a podcast on the theme of “Understanding the differences” and to communicate various topics on diversity.

The second one is to have a lounge space that will be used for various events and workshops that will provide opportunities to learn about different cultures.

①Broadcasting station for sharing information on the theme of diversity 

The theme of the broadcast is “Let’s start by learning!”

We will have a broadcasting channel that will help people get involved in diversity and cross-cultural understanding. We will invite guest speakers from different backgrounds and countries to share their stories.

Also, as the broadcasting booth will be facing the lounge, so it can be used for event broadcasting. We hope that this place can help the community to promote and communicate its vision and values. 

We would also like to provide an opportunity for young people who are struggling with problems of “minorities” and “identity”  to share their experiences in order to develop new values.

② Bar with a theme of Cross-cultural Understanding and Exchange

The bar with a daily theme is where people can gain a deeper understanding of diversity, arouse interest in cultural differences, and induce empathy with different values through “Participation and Discussion”

On Wednesdays and Thursdays, the shared kitchen will be operated by exotic restaurants. They would bring authentic and exotic cuisine home-cooked to BORDERLESS STATION.

So everyone can enjoy learning about the “differences” through “food”. We would like to use this shared kitchen as a gateway to different cultures. 

At the moment, an Argentinian restaurant has been selected to join us, and we are still accepting more partnerships with amazing restaurants!

Friday and Saturday will be a dining bar run by us, BORDERLESS HOUSE!

The dining bar is where you can enjoy food and drinks from various countries while adding diversity and multicultural-themed content to make it much more fun.

For example, on Fridays, we plan to have multicultural organizations and communities join us to share their activities and create a place where people can talk and think about how to make the world a better place together.

And on Saturdays, our multicultural residents of BORDERLESS HOUSE will be the host of the bar. There will be a place where people can encounter new values through workshops and fun activities that expose them to the cultures and values of different countries.

Speaking of the dining bar, it will be supervised by Okaneya-san, who is an explorer of the world’s kitchens, and she will offer “snacks from around the world” that cannot be found anywhere else!

※For more details about Okaneya-san, check here＞＞(Japanese only)

In this project, we wil also be working together with BORDERLESS HOUSE staff, residents, and partners to create a project that will allow us to get close to the local community. 

Based on these contents, we aim to make BORDERLESS STATION a place where anyone can easily have opportunities to learn about “differences” and get involved in the community.

(A community event planned by BORDERLESS HOUSE residents in May 2022)

※For the details of the event that is organized by Borderless House residents, check here.

*The details of the operating hours of BORDERLESS STATION will be announced later.

How to support this project (Sept 2022)

Rather than the relationship between a business owner and customers as a typical restaurant/bar, we would like to work as a community with people who can sympathize and share the same vision and thoughts with us. 

Also, this project is not just a business that expects a return on investment, but a social activity. Unfortunately, due to COVID-19, we would have to ask for your help to support this project.

Most important of all, we want to make it a place where everyone can make good use of it. I’ve decided to start with crowdfunding.

Click here for the crowdfunding page ＞＞＞
※We are sorry but since the webpage is only in Japanese, please click the right button on the mouse and translate the webpage to your preferred language if needed.

The support from crowdfunding will be used only for the initial start-up costs and does not cover any subsequent operating costs.

In addition to the existing business of share house approach as a place to nurture mutual understanding, this new community place – BORDERLESS STATION (abbreviated as B station) will be opened soon!

Thank you very much for your support!

Last Message

Our cross-cultural exchange project has had a very difficult time over the past two years due to borders closing. 

At the same time, in our society, we are facing the same problems as in the rest of the world, such as the hate against Asians due to the spread of COVID-19, BLM in the US, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and the conflict between China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, and the conflicts between countries, cultures, and ideologies.

These are big and serious problems that we cannot seem to confront, and for this reason, I believe that what we can do is foster mutual understanding among citizens, transcending each other’s values. Connecting and building relationships with people of different backgrounds and countries is more important now than ever before.

We at BORDERLESS HOUSE believe that creating such connections will sow the seeds of peace for the future, and we will continue to do so.

We look forward to your support.

 

 

 

 

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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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WASEDA x BORDERLESS HOUSE ▏ICC One-Day Share House

On June 17, 2022, BORDERLESS HOUSE was honored to be invited to hold a collaboration event with Intercultural Communication Center (ICC) for Waseda University students. At the event, the students got to have a discussion on some topics with people from different nationalities and backgrounds, which was exactly the same as living at Borderless House!

As when you live with people from various countries, there could be some moments you may have been shocked at some of the differences. And this is when we learn to understand different cultures and to think from a new perspective without holding any discrimination and prejudice.

Before we take you back to this One-Day Share House Experience event, let me give you a brief introduction to ICC!

About the ICC (Intercultural Communication Center)

The ICC is a venue and global community that gathers both local and international Waseda students together for intercultural exchange and interaction.

Since Waseda University has over 5,000 international students enrolled from over 100 countries and regions, the ICC was established to utilize such a diverse international environment, and further enrich on-campus intercultural exchange.  Through such interaction, students develop a new understanding of the world around them, while creating new values and interests.

The purpose of this co-living workshop – ICC share house

As the vision of Borderless House is “to create a truly multicultural society in which people can live together in harmony regardless of race or nationality,” we hope to provide Waseda students with opportunities they could learn and realize the importance of recognizing and accepting each other’s differences by exchanging thoughts and sharing own experiences.

We are very glad that on the day, there were around 30 multinational participants came, so we have many “cultures”, “personalities” and “backgrounds”, which just like our share houses.  

Workshop Agenda

There are a total of 5 main parts of the workshop:
① Icebreaking!
② Presentations by the President and Manager of BORDERLESS HOUSE
③ Workshop1: Is everyone’s life routine different?
④ Workshop2: What is senior/junior culture?
⑤ Workshop3: Share your understanding and learn about

When you move into a new share house, the first thing is to

That’s right! It’s “self-introduction”! Tell others something about you and get to know all your housemates too! Maybe you’d be very lucky to make good friends who share the same interests or like the same animes as you, and you’d create a bond right away!

Presentations by BORDERLESS HOUSE

Next. our President, Seiichi Lee, and Manager of BORDERLESS HOUSE Tokyo Office, Takuya Hosogi had presentations to let the students have a better understanding and idea about what an “international share house” is.

From sharing about the vision and mission of Borderless House.

To show students the special characteristics of our share houses and the values of living at Borderless House. And of course, the photos of real share house life from our tenants!

Workshop1: Is everyone’s life routine different?


 In a communal living share house, everyone has their own lifestyle; everyone is on different schedules. So at the first workshop, we talked about each other’s lifestyles and schedules and figured out how to live under the same roof with minimal conflicts due to the differences.

When you live with someone else, it’s important to show respect for others in your everyday life, you need to be more aware that you share the space with others. So open communication is a key to making everyone live together comfortably!

Workshop2: What is senior / junior culture?

I believe a lot of you may already know about what “Senpai-Kohai culture” is, you can see the senior-junior relationship commonly in organizations, businesses, schools, associations, and clubs in Japan. So at this workshop, we talked about if this kind of culture and relationships also exist in other countries.

Everyone shares their thoughts and opinions about the “sempai-kohai” (senior-junior) system and its pros and cons. Some Japanese students also shared their own experiences, and it seemed to be very shocked for some foreign students who are from countries that don’t have this kind of culture!

Living with people from around the world in a share house, you may find some cultures or value systems that may be totally normal to some people, however, they are quite strange to you. And it’s very interesting to talk about the difference together!

Workshop3: Share your impressions and what you learn about

Lastly, there was a presentative from each group to share what they learn from today’s workshop. And we are so impressed how much the students have learned from today’s workshop:
“I am a university student right now so I have more chances to meet foreigners, but if there’s a wall between us, it would waste such good opportunities, so we should build bridges, not walls”

“I think to be able to respect each other and to try to understand each other’s differences is very important. For example, if you can’t understand well because of language barriers, there are translation tools that you can use. And there are many ways you can use to communicate with each other. But the most important of all, you need to be willing to embrace new cultures and respect them.”

Thank you very much for joining us at the ICC Co-living Event!✨

It was a valuable experience for BORDERLESS HOUSE to have close interactions with Waseda University students, not only just sharing, but also hearing their voices, ideas, and thoughts!

In the future, we hope we can have more opportunities to share our vision with the young generations and let more people experience multicultural and multilingual BORDERLESS HOUSE! If you also like our vision of creating a free of discrimination open-minded multicultural society and would like to cooperate with us for any events, please feel free to contact us HERE.

Let’s promote a wonderful community that is built on mutual understanding and active participation together:) 

 

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語言交換｜想免費練習語言和口說，事前該如何準備?

想透過「語言交換」免費練習語言口說，順便認識新的外國朋友，但卻不知道該從哪邊開始準備嗎？ 或是之前有嘗試過「語言交換」，但在過程中遇到一些困難後，就不了了之沒下文了嗎？

那麼這一篇語言交換事前準備一定可以幫助到你!

什麼是語言交換?

語言交換是一種互惠的活動，透過和母語人士或能流利使用該語言者，以聊天的方式練習彼此正在學習的語言。除了能快速地提高口說能力，也能了解到課本上沒有的文化知識和結交一個新的朋友，是一個一舉兩得的好方法。

我適合語言交換嗎?

當你想要透過語言交換來練習語言的時候，可以用以下幾點去確認自己適合嗎?

1) 我的目的是什麼? 是真的想要練習語言呢? 還是只是想要認識外國朋友?

因為語言交換沒有強制性，所以彼此都必須要有很強的語言學習動機，才有可能持續下去。

2) 我的語言能力如何?

通常波編會建議至少要有日常對話的水平會比較好，這樣子在互相對話中，才能逐一修正和改善說法。不然很容易會因為無法溝通，而只持續說一種語言，沒有互相練習到。

3) 我喜歡與人互動嗎?

其實語言交換也算是一種見網友的活動，不論是線上或是面對面，第一次見面都免不了會有尷尬期，所以參加語言交換前，可以先問問自己，有想要認識新的陌生人嗎?對他會有好奇心嗎?

語言交換前要準備什麼呢?

準備內容會因為和語伴合作時間長短而有差異，以下分為初期和中後期：

初期：

1) 確認見面時間和約定語言時間(1小時全中文對話、1小時全外語對話)，並在開始前設好鬧鐘，以免聊得太開心忘記切換語言。

2) 通常第一次見面不外乎就是自我介紹，我為什麼學這個語言? 我平常的興趣是什麼? 我有去哪邊旅行過? 喜歡聽的音樂? 基本上和相親一樣，在聊天過程中找尋彼此共通的話題及有沒有互相投緣，因為這部分也會影響後續的聯絡。

中後期：

和語伴比較熟悉後，逐漸地會開始沒有話題好聊，這時候事前準備就非常重要。

1) 隨時筆記自己在語言學習上遇到的問題，例如不確定這一句話該如何翻譯或是有沒有更道地的說法。也可以攜帶自己的課本或是作業，一起討論疑問的地方。

2) 如果文法上有問題，盡量不要問母語人士，因為他們通常也不太知道該如何解釋，除非語伴是語言學專業，不然會因為要解釋一個文法而浪費很多時間。

3) 可以想一想最近有沒有發生有趣的事情，或是閱讀到一篇有趣的文章、新聞、影片、文化差異或是有趣的議題可以討論。最好是可以帶有一點深度的問題，例如環境保護或是社會問題，一方面練習表達自己的想法和看法，一方面也可以聽到語伴帶著不同角度分析的結果。

4) 寫交換日記吧！語言交換不是只能練習到口說，書寫也是語言運用中很重要的一環。日記內容不一定只能分享日常生活，也可以寫一篇短文閱讀心得或是電影觀後感，這樣子在不知不覺中，寫作的能力也會大大提升呢！

5) 一起出去玩吧！爬山、看電影或是逛逛美術館，你平常和朋友喜歡做哪些事情，就也一起約你的語伴去吧！因為是一起出去玩，所以就不用太嚴格規定要講哪個語言多久，就隨意的切換吧！

6) 報名語言考試檢定吧！可以針對考試內容進行練習，有特定主題和句型。在有壓力的情況下，每次的語言交換就會更認真準備了呢！

語言交換中，我該注意什麼?

1) 在自我介紹的時候，觀察對方的語言程度，並依照語言程度調整自己說話的速度，發音盡量清晰和標準。

2) 語伴在練習語言時，不要自己一直用流利的母語發表意見，而是要多發問，讓語伴可以多多回答自己的想法。例如: 為什麼? 你有什麼想法? 你會怎麼做呢? 都可以常常使用。

3) 可以使用雲端記事本，紀錄互相補充的單字或是句子，之後方便重新閱讀。

去哪裡找語言交換夥伴呢?

現在有許多方式可以找到語言交換夥伴，透過手機APP、網站或是入住國際交流share house。

APP&網站推薦：

1) HelloTalk: 可以使用文字、語音訊息、語音聊天、視訊聊天功能，還能幫對方修正句子、翻譯等輔助功能。也可以上傳圖片和短文，整體功能和Instagram很像。

2) Tandem: 和HelloTalk的功能非常相像，只是APP會主動推播其他會員的資訊，提高配對機率。

3) HiNative: 這是一個Q&A的平台，如果有文法、用字差異或是文章上的問題，都可以在上面發問，通常會有母語人士熱心地回答，也是一個很好用的搜尋引擎。

4) BORDERLESS HOUSE: 是一間和外國人一起住的國際交流share house，透過日常生活去學習語言，也會不定期舉辦各式各樣的活動和提供免費語言交換媒合。

也歡迎參考我們之前的文章(請點此)

BORDERLESS HOUSE是一間和外國人一起住的國際交流share house，在台北有17間物件，分布在台北不同的區域，目前海外分部則在日本東京、大阪和韓國首爾。