The Small but Mighty Dwellings of Japan: Understanding the Culture and Economy Behind Tiny Apartments The post war economic miracle in Japan has often been cited as an example of swift industrialization and growth.
However, this remarkable transformation came at a price – literally and figuratively – and one aspect that stands out is the phenomenon of small apartments.
While tourists marvel at Tokyo's towering skyscrapers, locals are accustomed to living in spaces roughly the size of American college dorm rooms.