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Rental Properties

Small Machiya (Townhouses):

  • Traditional wooden townhouses
  • 1-2 rooms plus kitchen
  • Small private garden or balcony
  • Shared walls with neighbors
  • Can decorate but not modify structure

Apartments in Larger Buildings:

  • 2-3 story buildings with 4-8 units
  • More common in cities
  • Balconies with views
  • Modern amenities
  • Building has shared facilities

Cost: Affordable on journey-cat income, leaves room for saving