idk about the housing market in Japan, but I was under the impression that housing prices in Tokyo were far from affordable. Also a quick glance at Wikipedia in

idk about the housing market in Japan, but I was under the impression that housing prices in Tokyo were far from affordable. Also a quick glance at Wikipedia informs me the governments in Japan actually take a pretty active role in the housing market, including by providing public housing. Are you sure zoning is the only thing that sets apart the Bay Area from Japan?