3 ms·
None of the facts you listed are untrue, but did you notice how skewed your post is towards western-style living? None of the food you mentioned are everyday it
by aikinai 9y ago
None of the facts you listed are untrue, but did you notice how skewed your post is towards western-style living? None of the food you mentioned are everyday items for Japan (except beer, which is still cheap in Tokyo compared to western cities). And you definitely do not need 80–100m² to raise a family; most natives in central Tokyo raise their families in 55m² or less.
You're right, it's crazy how low professional salaries are, but the city is so affordable with such a wide range of housing options that you can be a nail stylist and still live in the most central neighborhoods (granted, that stylist would probably have to move farther out to raise a family).
- codesuki 9y agoYes, I noticed that that's why I said if you live the Japanese way you can save some money. So I am aware. Maybe I should rephrase that? The beer is almost 8-10x more expensive compared to where I come from though. You are right that most people here live and raise kids in smaller apartments. But just because this is the status quo and you don't 'need' more I wouldn't say it's good. Why should your kid have to live in a 5sqm room? I wouldn't be able to justify that for myself and would have to move outside. I think it's the mentality here, singles, for example, spend most time at work or similar so they don't mind having a tiny, affordable home. Also most Japanese (there are exceptions) normally don't invite many people to their home etc.