Ever since I moved to Japan six years ago I've had an interest in danchi, which are the housing complexes built by Japanese government agencies in the late 1950's. In this video I tour some of the original restored units as well as their modern counterparts.
A special thanks to UR for giving me access to all that they did. I was actually surprised at how helpful they were, especially since this was not a sponsored video.
If you're looking to see rental housing available from UR, their website is www.ur-net.go.jp/chintai/. If you don't know Japanese, you can actually use realtors to help you find spots (UR pays their fee, so there's no extra cost). An example of a realtor is www.tokyobestapartment.com/ who specializes in helping foreigners find apartments in Tokyo.
You too can visit the Urban Renaissance Agency Technology Research Institute in Hachioji www.ur-net.go.jp/rd/index.html for free, however you have to make a reservation by phone or email, so it's not a place you can just easily drop by.
A few related videos I made that you might be interested in are:
- Why Foreigners Have Difficulty Renting in Japan • Why Foreigners Have Di...
- How an Average Family in Tokyo can Buy a New Home • How an Average Family ...
- Brand New Japanese House Tour • Brand New Japanese Hou...
- Are Japanese Homes Really Worthless After 30 Years? • Are Japanese Homes Rea...
Sources
- Japanese Public Housing Stats www.mlit.go.jp/common/0011397... and www.zenken.com/kensyuu/kousyuu...
- Japan's Public Housing System Has a Shelf Life www.japantimes.co.jp/communit...
- UR Public Profile www.ur-net.go.jp/profile/engl...
- History of UR www.ur-net.go.jp/overseas/abo...
- Social Housing Policy in Japan www.internationalhousingassoci...
- Danchi housing lets you think outside the usual box www.japantimes.co.jp/communit...
- Affordable Housing Challenges in Japan and Lessons Learnt from Europe www.housingeurope.eu/blog-1088...
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14 сен 2019