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Re:Japan's inflation hits 40-year high as weak yen fans impo... by largepeepee on Friday November 18, 2022 @10:55AM (#33656541)
Housing is typically cheaper in Japan because:

1. Depopulation

2. Efficient zoning laws

3. Rapid depreciation of home value over time due to natural risks(earthquake etc) and cultural norms

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Re:Japan's inflation hits 40-year high as weak yen fans impo... by Yeahsureok on Friday November 18, 2022 @02:43PM (#33660904)
> Depopulation

Tokyo has been growing at a much faster rate than NY or LA.

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