Japan's Housing for the Middle Class

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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 https://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 http://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 https://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 https://youtu.be/iZ5f_QokinY - How an Average Family in Tokyo can Buy a New Home https://youtu.be/iGbC5j4pG9w - Brand New Japanese House Tour https://youtu.be/Jv6SbFlZMbU - Are Japanese Homes Really Worthless After 30 Years? https://youtu.be/1SiPGP_BDS4 Sources - Japanese Public Housing Stats https://www.mlit.go.jp/common/001139782.pdf and http://www.zenken.com/kensyuu/kousyuukai/H30/643/643_harada.pdf - Japan's Public Housing System Has a Shelf Life https://www.japantimes.co.jp/community/2015/04/04/how-tos/japans-public-housing-system-shelf-life/#.XXmwfigzb8A - UR Public Profile https://www.ur-net.go.jp/profile/english/pdf/profile_en_all.pdf - History of UR https://www.ur-net.go.jp/overseas/about/history.html - Social Housing Policy in Japan http://www.internationalhousingassociation.org/fileUpload_details.aspx?contentTypeID=3&contentID=254956&subContentID=706249&channelID=38488 - Danchi housing lets you think outside the usual box https://www.japantimes.co.jp/community/2012/11/06/how-tos/danchi-housing-lets-you-think-outside-the-usual-box/#.XXnVKSgzb8A - Affordable Housing Challenges in Japan and Lessons Learnt from Europe http://www.housingeurope.eu/blog-1088/affordable-housing-challenges-in-japan-and-lessons-learnt-from-europe Website Post → http://bit.ly/LWIFEP133 Video Gear I Use 📷 Camera: http://amzn.to/2C1Ufsw 📷 Drone: https://amzn.to/2GAURv8 📷 Wide Lens: http://amzn.to/2BcJCGJ 📷 Prime Lens: http://amzn.to/2C2LEpt 🎤 Microphone: http://amzn.to/2BJi114 📺 Monitor: http://amzn.to/2E8XzUI 📷 All the rest: https://kit.co/lifewhereimfrom/youtube-filming-gear Connect 🗲Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lifewhereimfrom 🗲Life Where I'm From X Channel: http://bit.ly/ytlwifx 🗲Website: http://www.lifewhereimfrom.com 🗲Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifewhereimfrom 🗲Instagram: https://instagram.com/lifewhereimfrom 🗲Twitter: https://twitter.com/lifewhereimfrom Music by Epidemic Sound http://www.epidemicsound.com/