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What is the main reason for the global housing crisis?
What is the main reason for the global housing crisis?
How does Tokyo address its housing shortage compared to other major cities?
How does Tokyo address its housing shortage compared to other major cities?
What is the mindset behind Japanese urban planning regarding houses?
What is the mindset behind Japanese urban planning regarding houses?
What impact does Tokyo's 55% estate and inheritance tax have on housing?
What impact does Tokyo's 55% estate and inheritance tax have on housing?
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How do Japanese zoning regulations prioritize housing?
How do Japanese zoning regulations prioritize housing?
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What is the consequence of Japan's approach to rapid urban expansion and low-cost materials?
What is the consequence of Japan's approach to rapid urban expansion and low-cost materials?
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What problem has been increasing in Japan since 2008?
What problem has been increasing in Japan since 2008?
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What significant factor makes Japan's approach to housing difficult to replicate?
What significant factor makes Japan's approach to housing difficult to replicate?
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What percentage of the 200 cities were deemed unaffordable in the study?
What percentage of the 200 cities were deemed unaffordable in the study?
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What is the average lifespan of houses according to the Japanese urban planning mindset?
What is the average lifespan of houses according to the Japanese urban planning mindset?
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What is the estate and inheritance tax rate in Tokyo?
What is the estate and inheritance tax rate in Tokyo?
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What is the primary focus of Japanese zoning regulations?
What is the primary focus of Japanese zoning regulations?
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What is the consequence of Tokyo's mass transportation system on housing?
What is the consequence of Tokyo's mass transportation system on housing?
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What factor makes Japan's approach to housing difficult to replicate?
What factor makes Japan's approach to housing difficult to replicate?
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What negative long-term consequences are associated with Japan's rapid urban expansion and focus on low-cost materials?
What negative long-term consequences are associated with Japan's rapid urban expansion and focus on low-cost materials?
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How many houses have been vacant in Japan since 2008?
How many houses have been vacant in Japan since 2008?
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What percentage of buildings have been vacant in Japan since 2019?
What percentage of buildings have been vacant in Japan since 2019?
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What does Tokyo focus on building in comparison to other major cities?
What does Tokyo focus on building in comparison to other major cities?
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What is the percentage of cities deemed unaffordable in the study of 200 cities?
What is the percentage of cities deemed unaffordable in the study of 200 cities?
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How does Japanese urban planning view houses in terms of long-term investments?
How does Japanese urban planning view houses in terms of long-term investments?
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What is the estate and inheritance tax rate in Tokyo?
What is the estate and inheritance tax rate in Tokyo?
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What is the main consequence of Tokyo's mass transportation system on housing?
What is the main consequence of Tokyo's mass transportation system on housing?
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What is the negative long-term consequence of Japan's rapid urban expansion and focus on low-cost materials?
What is the negative long-term consequence of Japan's rapid urban expansion and focus on low-cost materials?
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What is the primary focus of Japanese zoning regulations?
What is the primary focus of Japanese zoning regulations?
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How does Tokyo address its housing shortage compared to other major cities?
How does Tokyo address its housing shortage compared to other major cities?
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What factor makes Japan's approach to housing difficult to replicate?
What factor makes Japan's approach to housing difficult to replicate?
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What problem has been increasing in Japan since 2008?
What problem has been increasing in Japan since 2008?
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What impact does Tokyo's 55% estate and inheritance tax have on housing?
What impact does Tokyo's 55% estate and inheritance tax have on housing?
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Study Notes
- Japan is a city in the global spotlight for overcoming the housing crisis, contrasting the unaffordability in most major cities.
- Housing is a basic human need, but a global housing crisis has emerged due to rising housing costs faster than income growth.
- In a study of 200 cities, more than 90% were deemed unaffordable.
- Tokyo, despite having a larger population and similar pressures, faces affordability issues less severely than other major cities.
- Tokyo does not experience a housing shortage, but rather builds more housing at a faster rate than others.
- Japanese urban planning is based on the mindset that houses are not long-term investments, but commodities with a lifespan of 20-30 years.
- Tokyo has the highest estate and inheritance tax at 55%, encouraging a house demolition and rebuilding cycle.
- Japanese zoning regulations prioritize housing availability over individual interests, leading to efficient use of space and lower housing prices.
- Tokyo's mass transportation system reduces the need for parking spaces and single-family homes.
- Japan's approach to housing is difficult to replicate due to cultural differences and economic factors.
- Japan's rapid urban expansion and focus on low-cost materials have negative long-term consequences, such as strained public services, waste management issues, and air pollution.
- Abandoned housing in Japan has been increasing, with approximately 8 million houses vacant since 2008 and 13% of buildings vacant since 2019.
- Japan's housing solution also harms rural communities by causing economic activity to diminish and encouraging job saturation.
- Alternative strategies to address the global housing crisis include increasing density, encouraging communal living, and focusing on affordable housing options.
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Explore Japan's unique approach to overcoming the housing crisis, including factors such as urban planning, taxation, and zoning regulations. Learn about the challenges and consequences of this approach, and alternative strategies to address the global housing crisis.
