TOKYO — Apartment rents are rising in such major Japanese cities as Tokyo and Osaka as families once again flock to city centers, straining household budgets and crimping their ability to save for future home purchases.
More people choose to rent amid post-COVID surge in home prices
More households are looking to live in apartments in city centers because of the convenience they offer. (Photo by Tomoki Mera)
DAISUKE HORI
September 5, 2025 04:53 JST
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