It’s a dream for many to sleep in a traditional Japanese ryokan. And yet, we wager few would want to stay in any accommodation that livestreams its guests while they’re relaxing

A 27-year-old Japanese man runs ‘Asahi Ryokan‘, in Fukuoka, which is owned by his grandmother. For a night at the ryokan, guests pay only ¥100 (or approximately AUD$1.30) for an evening in ‘room 8’ – but it comes at a cost to your privacy.

With the exception of your bathroom, your room is continually filmed and livestreamed to whomever is interested in watching your stay unfold. However, no sounds are recorded, so your conversations are safe (that is unless lip readers are watching). It’s a little like being a Big Brother contestant, only you’re paying to stay there. The owner is hoping to gain advertising revenue through his unique offering.

For more information, visit the Asahi Ryokan website.