How Japan has Remained (relatively) Affordable (with Life Where I'm From)

The Urbanist Agenda

As housing and transportation prices are skyrocketing around the developed world, Japan has remained (relatively) affordable. I talk to Greg from the YouTube channel Life Where I'm From about how Japan is different - from transportation to housing policy - and about what we can learn from Japanese cities.\

Relevant videos by Life Where I'm From:

  • How an Average Family in Tokyo Can Buy a New Home: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGbC5j4pG9w
  • Japanese Zoning: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfm2xCKOCNk
  • Tiny Buildings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6htrxbVN5PI
  • Rich Neighbourhoods in Tokyo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MxspoxpC3w
  • Japanese Shopping Streets: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3jTamHd1Ow
  • A Typical Tokyo Neighbourhood: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TheOkz8oF_I
  • Tokyo by Bike: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0x8EAf4GSg
  • Japan's Housing for the Middle Class: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ave4FiC2k8I

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