Housing conditions and affordability in Japan |
| |
| Authors: | Willem van Vliet— Yosuke Hirayama |
| |
| Affiliation: | 1. College of Environmental Design and Institute of Behavioral Science, New College of Architecture and Planning , University of Colorado , Environmental Design Building, Campus Box 314, Boulder, Colorado, 80309–034, USA Phone: (303) 492–7711 Fax: (303) 492–7711;2. Faculty of Engineering , Kobe University , Japan |
| |
| Abstract: | Housing in Japan is of interest as an example of how improvements in living conditions have not kept pace with national economic growth. This paper describes basic housing conditions in Japan and offers an assessment of them against the background of progress over time and within the context of housing conditions in several Western countries. Housing affordability is a growing problem, particularly for population groups that are marginal to the housing market. We discuss the emerging affordability crisis for renters and owners within the broader context of housing provision and review responses to it. The conclusion comments on likely future developments. |
| |
| Keywords: | |
|
|
