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Really? Like, really? Here's the graph: https://www.globalpropertyguide.com/asia/japan/home-price-tr...

> Also, Japan effectively has zero NIMBYism due to a national building code. New housing is constantly being built in Tokyo.

Yup. It's a great example of why "just build more" leads only to misery.

> Yes, overall, the population is shrinking in Japan. However, the population of Tokyo continues to rise.

Thank you for making my point.



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