Fukuoka

For our cats, we need someone who will keep their food and water bowls filled and fresh and will scoop and take out their litter boxes once a day.
Eleanor Rigby does pee outside the litter box when stressed so keeping the apartment clean is a must. We have natures miracle to use to clean up with. Our other cat is Penny Lane. :)
They will want to sleep in the bed with you and be curled up on the couch with you and they love people.
Khione (pronounced Key-own-nee) is a Japanese Spitz. She requires brushing once a week at least, 2 daily feedings and 2 daily walks. She's best with calm women.

Our dates aren't firm yet. We're waiting to confirm with a sitter before booking our flights. We'd like to skype interview our sitter before officially selecting you. :) If selected, please come a day early so we can introduce you to our pets, the city, our home, etc.

JUST IN TIME FOR SUMMER!

Our apartment in Fukuoka, Japan is the perfect size for a single or couple. It's located in the Chuo ward of the city which is filled with amazing restaurants and is only a 10 minute walk away from Ohori Park (the largest park in the city). We live directly above one of the most famous yakitori restaurants in the city and directly across from a supermarket. We also have air conditioning, an air purifier, and blackout curtains. Fukuoka also has some of the best beaches in Japan!

Our apartment is on the third floor of our building (which has an elevator). We have a washer on the balcony. No dishwasher. Japanese style tub/shower. Full/Double sized futon sofa/bed. We have a TV, but it's only to hook up on computers to it as we don't have cable. We do have wifi. And a costco membership you're free to use if you look every remotely like either my husband or myself.

Located a 10 minute walk from the Sakurazaka and Akasaka subway stations, it's really easy to get to Tenjin, Hakata or anywhere else in the city. There are also bus routes locally as well.

We have two adult, female cats who love people and cuddles. They both are long haired so allergies could be an issue if you have them. They love being out on the balcony to people watch, but aren't allowed out there if you're not home. Their litter should be scooped once a day and changed out completely twice a week. Food and water needs to be kept fresh and filled.

We also have a small dog (Japanese Spitz). She is often uncomfortable with most men as she's a rescue from a puppy mill, but loves women, walks, and tummy scratches. She needs fresh water, two feedings daily, and two walks a day to go to the bathroom. She also has a stroller for longer walks (since she has a bad leg).

Here's a tour of our flat on YouTube! We've since got a new, bigger couch (as seen in the pictures), that becomes a bed for the futon to be on. It's very comfortable. And we've covered the tatami flooring with fake wood so it's less delicate and easier to care for.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkQ5sILPTIM

Fukuoka is an amazing city and voted the best city in Japan for overall quality of life and for it's amazing food and world famous Hakata-style ramen. It has a major international airport, a 3 hour ferry to Busan, South Korea, beautiful beaches, festivals, tons of restaurants and over 2,500 pop up food stalls. Each night these food stalls start to appear around the city at about 6 pm and stay for people to eat and drink until the wee hours of the morning. There are also party boats along the major rivers. Ohori Park has some beautiful nature and if you want more, Fukuoka is located on the island of Kyushu which has national parks, hot springs, and so much more.

We're ready and willing to give you a ton of recommendations on where to go and what to do.

If you like...
Travel: Definitely take the 3 hours ferry to Busan, SK!
Nature: Rent a car for the weekend and enjoy the natural hot springs in Oita, Takachiho Gorge, and Aso Kuju National Park.
Food: Eat everything in this city. There's a place in the mall called Ramen Stadium with 13 different kinds of Japanese ramen all in one place. Go there! And don't miss the Yatai (Fukuoka Food Stalls).
Partying: Well, you're interested in the right city! There's tons of party boats that sail down the river, rooftop bars, different pubs, and local Japanese bars to meet some new people at.

Honestly, there's something for everyone. We love giving advice on things to do so just let us know your interests and we can help! (^_^)