The topic of Tokyo, Japan is a cramped apartment with a rent of less than 2 ping and a asking price of up to 35000 yuan! Netizens roast that prisons are better than this environment!

As people continue to flock to big cities for work, education, or entertainment, the high land and housing prices in these areas make it difficult for many people to afford the pressure of buying a house; Even if choosing to rent a house, one often faces the dilemma of difficulty in finding one. In this context, housing space can only be built smaller and smaller, with compact and cramped designs to meet the demand of a large influx of people into the city.

Recently, there has been a discussion online in Japan about extremely small housing, which has sparked heated discussions among netizens. This small and cramped residence, with an area of less than 2 ping, is equipped with complete bathroom facilities and has a monthly rent of 35000 yen. Are readers willing to rent such a place in order to live in the city center?

Now, let’s take a look at this small and cramped house that has sparked heated discussions.

This is a rental unit that has recently sparked discussion in Japan

This room is located near Waseda Station in Shinjuku Ward, TokyoCOPO president buildingIt is an old building that has been over 40 years old (can be viewed through Google Street View). Although the building is old, its advantageous location – adjacent to the famous Waseda University and the bustling downtown area of Tokyo – makes it a popular site in the rental market. This building has recently undergone a large-scale renovation, dividing it into multiple rental suites with the aim of occupying the rental market in the area. These suites quickly sparked heated discussions among a large number of Japanese netizens as soon as they were released online.

The front of the building has been renovated and looks completely refreshed

The building is equipped with elevators, which facilitate residents to go up and down stairs

Each room is equipped with a dedicated receiving mailbox

And provide automatic electronic locks to enhance security

As for the interior situation of the room&# 8230; That’s it!

As shown in the above picture, this is the overall view of the property. In this narrow 6 square meter space, there are toilets, washbasins, shower facilities, and several storage racks. The monthly rental price is 35000 yen. After deducting the bathroom equipment, the actual movable space is only about 2 sheets (1 ping).

The perspective of shooting from the inside of the room towards the door

Bathroom equipment area in the room

The edge of the toilet even extends to the shower area

Hand washing station close to the toilet

The only external window in the room

The room is equipped with a separate air conditioner

Also equipped with remote control lights and walkie talkies

This cramped house has aroused widespread roast from Japanese netizens, and some people say that this space is even worse than the prison.

However, many people also believe that considering the location and rent, as a ‘second home’The choice seems to have a good cost performance ratio. After all, for those who frequently engage in activities here but are unwilling to pay high transportation costs or stay in hotels for a long time, suchThe convenience of the ‘second house’ is undeniable.

The following are various reactions from Japanese netizens:

Is this a detention center or a prison”

It feels even narrower than a prison

Is this a prison? Do we need to report to the prison guards before using the restroom

There are at least three stacks (1.5 ping) of single rooms for death row inmates… but they don’t have shower facilities

If it’s just a place to sleep, treat it asThe Second HouseIt should be just right

As ifThe Second HouseNot bad, right? w”

Even ifThe Second HouseI don’t want it either

Do I have to pay 38000 yuan to stay in a single prison room? Even if this is Shinjuku, I don’t want to live thereThe Second House…&# 8230; Never mind, it’s better not to

Those who can rent should treat it asThe Second HouseRight&# 8230; It’s more cost-effective than taking a taxi home&# 8230

Even ifThe Second HouseOkay, that’s it&# 8230; Can’t we protect more human rights&# 8230;”

Is this rental unit attractive to you?