Japan also has somewhat adverse housing regulations that waste a lot of construction. They are likely kept in place to stimulate economic activity - but it's no

Japan also has somewhat adverse housing regulations that waste a lot of construction. They are likely kept in place to stimulate economic activity - but it's not a particularly friendly environment for home ownership or environmental concerns. https://www.theguardian.com/sustainable-business/disposable-homes-japan-environment-lifespan-sustainability https://www.theguardian.com/sustainable-business/disposable-...