Soaring rents and Japan's new gold rush: Our 5 most-read stories from last week
We've listed our five most read stories on The Mainichi news site, from top to bottom, that were published between August 8 and 16. The first story wa
1. Property resales are driving rent hikes in Japan: In Tokyo, the rising land prices, materials costs, and labor expenses have led to steep rent increases for tenants. In some cases, properties are being resold repeatedly in short periods, forcing tenants to accept significant increases each time the owner changes.
2. Japan tightens rules for foreign students: The expanded free high school tuition program, which began in April, has now introduced tighter eligibility requirements for students of foreign nationality. To qualify, applicants must prove various documents that demonstrate their residency in the country.
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