Tokyo and Sydney are among major Asia-Pacific residential markets being reshaped by higher rates and home prices. (Nikkei montage)
Tiny Tokyo apartments offer affordability, with luxury found in shared spaces
AKANE OKUTSU
October 12, 2026 06:00 JST
TOKYO -- Young homebuyers in Japan face a stark choice: Purchase at high borrowing costs before prices rise further, or avoid the financial commitment of ownership by renting and investing savings elsewhere in search of inflation-beating returns.
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