C is the really important piece of the puzzle here. Tokyo allows for a lot of building because zoning and codes are more permissive. But. From when I lived the

C is the really important piece of the puzzle here. Tokyo allows for a lot of building because zoning and codes are more permissive. But. From when I lived there, my general observation was that in exchange for keeping the cost of the house fixed, rising property values is dealt with by making property lots smaller. Where 1 house stood now stands 2. I would like to add D. apartments are plentiful and cheap. I paid ~300USD a month for a small apartment in an outer suburb of a mediumish city. I was making ~2500USD a month.