Ever since I moved to Japan six years ago I've had an interest in danchi, which are the housing complexes built by Japanese government agencies in the late 1950's. In this video I tour some of the original restored units as well as their modern counterparts. A special thanks to UR for giving me access to all that they did. I was actually surprised at how helpful they were, especially since this was not a sponsored video.
If you're looking to see rental housing available from UR, their website is If you don't know Japanese, you can actually use realtors to help you find spots (UR pays their fee, so there's no extra cost). An example of a realtor is who specializes in helping foreigners find apartments in Tokyo.
You too can visit the Urban Renaissance Agency Technology Research Institute in Hachioji for free, however you have to make a reservation by phone or email, so it's not a place you can just easily drop by.
A few related videos I made that you might be interested in are:
- Why Foreigners Have Difficulty Renting in Japan
- How an Average Family in Tokyo can Buy a New Home
- Brand New Japanese House Tour
- Are Japanese Homes Really Worthless After 30 Years?
Sources
- Japanese Public Housing Stats and
- Japan's Public Housing System Has a Shelf Life
- UR Public Profile
- History of UR
- Social Housing Policy in Japan
- Danchi housing lets you think outside the usual box
- Affordable Housing Challenges in Japan and Lessons Learnt from Europe
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