📜 DIY apartment complex, result of an amateur architect’s lifework. 🔍 Accommodates up to 100 people, with ongoing additions since the 1970s. # Why Go 🏡 Unique, eclectic architecture and community spirit 🌱 Rooftop garden, fishpond, and self-built crane 🎨 Cafes, gallery, and independent boutiques 🚶 Visitors welcome to explore, friendly residents # Why Avoid ⚠️ Technically an illegal structure, faced demolition attempts, though community-supported. 🚫 No elevator, may be challenging for those with mobility issues. # Tips 🛌 You can spend the night in the building. 🎉 Attend Sawada Sonic in late August for community event. # Cost 💰 Overnight stay from ¥3,500.