New Dimensions of Housing Acquisition in the Tokyo Bay Area: Skyscraper Condominium Residents in Toyosu

Abstract

Each family type had reasons unique to the life stage in which they moved; however, commonalities in behavior to minimize social risk can be inferred. The opportunities to obtain suitable housing become similar to ascending the career ladder in this era when employment and income stability have decreased.

Challenges in enabling aging-in-place initiatives in aging and shrinking Japanese cities: a case of the Gifu suburbs

“…In the Japanese context, Kubo et al ( , 2015 (Kubo, 2020). Potential homeowners in these decades preferred city-center living, which allow them to maintain their double-income status by reducing commuting time, facilitating the balance of home and office responsibilities (Koizumi et al, 2011). In these years, the appeal of living in the outer suburbs declined dramatically, accelerating the out-migration of young people, who moved to city centers upon reaching major life events to gain better educational, occupational, and lifestyle possibilities.…”

“…The Urban Renaissance Special Measure Law of 2002 and related laws allowed deregulation in urban planning, building standards, and the housing and mortgage markets. Central Tokyo was targeted to be the epicenter for stimulating the Japanese economy, and redevelopment projects were encouraged in the central wards of Tokyo, the Tokyo Bay area, and vacant plots along rivers or on reclaimed land (Koizumi et al, 2011;. Another aim of the Japanese government and municipal governments was to win competitions among global cities (Jacobs, 2005).…”