The second room of the ASOBISYSTEM-produced home sharing facility MOSHI MOSHI ROOMS has finally opened. Named "ORIGAMI," the room is available via Airbnb, and is a joint-effort between ASOBISYSTEM, which promotes Harajuku culture to the rest of the world, and Rokuyon, which manages unique accommodations in Shibuya.

MOSHI MOSHI ROOMS SAKURA 

MOSHI MOSHI ROOMS is an accommodation service that offers concept rooms brimming with originality which you won't find at any other hotel, hostel or home sharing facilities. The first room, SAKURA, opened in December last year, proving popular with travellers around the world with its cherry blossom theme.   Joining as the second room in the series is 'ORIGAMI,' a room based entirely on the Japanese art of paper folding which covers the entire room at every turn.  

Living Room

The cosy living room is decked out with benches and stools, furnished in the style of a Japanese tea house. Dangling overhead are lights which brighten the room with their warm colour. The light shades are in fact traditional Japanese umbrellas which help bring that quaint Japanese atmosphere alongside the colourful folding fans, matcha-making tea set, and more.  

Bedroom

The picturesque room is floored with tatami where you can sit and relax on a zaisu―a traditional chair with no legs used for sitting on tatami mats. The paper lanterns and sliding doors elevate an exciting air in the room. The stairs leading upstairs are made up of chests of drawers which you can use to store your luggage. Both the upstairs and downstairs are fitted with mattresses spreading 2.6 meters wide which can accommodate up to 6 people in total. The mattresses are by Nishikawa which offer dreamy comfort and a high quality sleep. The mattresses can also be switched out for a different type depending on what kind of feel you are looking for.  

Powder Room

The Powder Room is equipped with amenities including cotton swabs, cotton pads, and hairbands. Seat yourself comfortably at the wide table and get ready for your day or night out.  

Shower Room

The Shower Room also has everything you need including shampoo, conditioner, and body soap. As well as a shower, there is also a Japanese-style Washlet toilet.  

Everything Else & The Amenities

ORIGAMI has all of the living essentials. If you're looking to cook while staying here, the kitchen has a microwave, refrigerator, plates, pans and more. There is even a washing machine. Guests can also rent a kimono haori. Be sure to take lots of pictures!  

4F Entrance - Staircase

The ORIGAMI room begins from the staircase leading from the third floor to the fourth floor. The door is actually made of tatami mats.  

Building Entrance

Our building is very easy to spot at the ground floor entrance with the giant neon sign that reads "MOSHI MOSHI NIPPON" in Japanese as well as the MOSHI MOSHI ROOMS logo on the wall.  

Rooftop

Guests are free to use the rooftop which offers a panoramic view of Harajuku. Like SAKURA, ORIGAMI is available to book on Airbnb only. Whether you're coming from overseas and in need of a room, are doing a staycation, or just want a place to get together with the girls, then book now with MOSHI MOSHI ROOMS.

Since opening in Harajuku last year, MOSHI MOSHI NIPPON's ultra-kawaii hotel MOSHI MOSHI ROOMS has been the talk of the town. We are here to announce a new BBQ plan for guests which is held on the hotel rooftop and which you can attend empty-handed. MOSHI MOSHI ROOMS is only an 8-minute walk from Harajuku Station. You'll know you've arrived when you spot our neon sign pictured above. It's on the roof of this building you can look forward to getting your teeth into a delicious BBQ and chugging down drinks. The rooftop design takes on a pop appearance, mixing blue with yellow. This cute design alone is enough to get you excited for what's to come. And since there are no tall buildings around us, you get a great view of Harajuku from below. The BBQ plan comes equipped with everything you need: a fire, plates, cups, ingredients, and alcohol. We have a great option of drinks, including beer, wine, whisky, and soft drinks. There's also a beer server so you can enjoy your beer nice and frosty. If we don't have a drink you'd like, you can bring your own too. There's a FamilyMart and other shops nearby, so head there to stock up.

BBQ Set - ¥6,000 Per Person (Before Tax)　*Photo is a select portion example for 5 people

For grub, our lineup includes meat, fish, egetables, fried onigiri, and sweets. There's Japanese beef too, as well as Japanese chicken, pork, lamb, sausage, and more. We prepare the most delicious ingredients for the current season. There's a lot of different meats to choose from, so rest assured you won't go hungry. All the food is seasoned for you, so you can drop it all on straight away and get straight to eating. Make a toast with your drinks and tuck in! The wagyu beef is nice and plump once it comes off the fire. One bite of the soft meat will treat your taste buds to a luxurious sweetness and the meat's delightful juices. The chicken is seasoned sweet and spicy. It has a crunchy exterior and soft inside. The lamb is seasoned well too and has that distinct deep flavour lamb has. Our fish and vegetables are all in season too. The fish pictured above is salmon cooked in foil and seared skipback tuna. The salmon is seasoned with butter and soy sauce. All of the delicious flavour of the skipback tuna is intensified while prepared on the fire, and the inside is sumptuously tender. It's seasoned with citrus soy sauce. This here is giant okra which I tried for the first time. Giant okra is in season right now too. It's a lot more elastic than your regular size okra and has a juiciness when you bite into it. I was so full already... until dessert arrived! These is a dessert sweet potato roasted on the fire. I topped it with vanilla ice cream and tea flavoured ice cream before sprinkling on cornflakes to finish.   The mix of the hot potato and cold ice cream is a match made in heaven inside your mouth. The roasted sweet potato has a subtle sweetness which mixes perfectly with the creamy ice cream. I originally thought I was full but there's always room for dessert. There are parasols too in case it rains. You can even rent out tents from the hotel if you like. If you're looking to stay in Harajuku, come and see us at MOSHI MOSHI ROOMS and enjoy a BBQ with a rooftop view of Harajuku.   Writer: Sayuri Mizuno (MOSHI MOSHI NIPPON)Translator: Joshua Kitosi-Isanga

MOSHI MOSHI ROOMS is a hotel accommodation service run by MOSHI MOSHI NIPPON located in Harajuku and bookable via Airbnb. Our hotel isn’t just popular for sleep, however: it has become a hot spot with stylish girls who get together and use it as a party space.   This is the Birthday Edition of our Top 10 list of things you can do at MOSHI MOSHI ROOMS. Enjoy a very special birthday in Harajuku you'll never forget!   Girls' Night In Edition: https://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/262308  

⑤Get your hair and eyelashes done at Harajuku's popular salon L by HOME for your special day

L by Home is a popular salon in Harajuku that's just a 2-minute walk from MOSHI MOSHI ROOMS. The salon offers a special plan in collaboration with MOSHI MOSHI ROOMS. If you book a room at MOSHI MOSHI ROOMS you can receive a special price at L by HOME. Celebrate your special hair by getting a cute hair arrangement and eyelash extensions. The extensions come in different colours depending on which room you book at the hotel, be it SAKURA or ORIGAMI. You will receive a message about it after booking on Airbnb. ▶︎Hair Arrangement Price: ¥3,000 per 30 minutes *Shampoo is available at an extra cost   ▶︎Eyelashes Price: ¥10,000 per hour Service: The base colour is brown and you can pick an additional colour of your choice SAKURA Colours (brown×cotton, aqua, pink, magenta) ORIGAMI Colours (brown×burg, lite brown, purple, gold)   ▶︎L by HOME Address: 2F, 3-27-15 Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo TEL: 03-5411-0366 Opening Hours: Hair Salon 11:00-21:00 (10:00-19:00 on Sundays & holidays) / Eyelash Lason 11:00-20:00 (10:00-19:00 on weekends & holidays) URL：http://l.home-harajuku.com/    

⑥Adorn your hotel room with cute decorations

Guests are free to use rooms as they please, so be sure to decorate it for the big day with cute decorations, so long as you use tape that doesn't damage the walls or furniture. There are lots of shops in the Harajuku and Omotesando area that sell birthday goods: FLYING TIGER COPENHAGEN, ASOKO, AWESOME STORE, and DAISO to name a few.    

⑦Experience a kawaii birthday like no other at MOSHI MOSHI ROOMS

Enjoy an unforgettable birthday in one of our special rooms, like SAKURA which is completely pink throughout. There are a limited number of beds in the rooms but there is no limit to how many people stay in a single room, so invite all your friends over for a huge party! And if you tell us in advance that you're bringing a cake in, you can borrow a cake stand from us so you can make the cake even cuter. The stand is 18cm in diameter so it should hold a whole cake, but be sure to check the size of yours in advance. There's no doubt you'll enjoy your birthday party even more if you spend it in our pink haven. There is a kitchen with plates, cutlery and everything you need to cook up more snacks and food for your party too.   We will continue the Top 10 list in the next article entitled Food Edition. Remember, if you’re looking to stay in Harajuku, be sure to book with MOSHI MOSHI ROOMS for a hotel stay like no other.   Models: Aiko / RingoPhotographer: Haruka YamamotoWriter: Sayoko IshiiTranslator: Joshua Kitosi-Isanga