Ever since I moved to Japan six years ago I've had an interest in danchi, which are the housing complexes built by Japanese government agencies in the late 1950's. In this video I tour some of the original restored units as well as their modern counterparts.

A special thanks to UR for giving me access to all that they did. I was actually surprised at how helpful they were, especially since this was not a sponsored video.

If you're looking to see rental housing available from UR, their website is https://www.urnet.go.jp/chintai/. If you don't know Japanese, you can actually use realtors to help you find spots (UR pays their fee, so there's no extra cost). An example of a realtor is http://www.tokyobestapartment.com/ who specializes in helping foreigners find apartments in Tokyo.

You too can visit the Urban Renaissance Agency Technology Research Institute in Hachioji https://www.urnet.go.jp/rd/index.html for free, however you have to make a reservation by phone or email, so it's not a place you can just easily drop by.

A few related videos I made that you might be interested in are:

Why Foreigners Have Difficulty Renting in Japan    • Why Foreigners Have Difficulty Rentin...  
How an Average Family in Tokyo can Buy a New Home    • How an Average Family in Tokyo Can Bu...  
Brand New Japanese House Tour    • Brand New Japanese House Tour  
Are Japanese Homes Really Worthless After 30 Years?    • Are Japanese Homes Really Worthless A...  

Sources
Japanese Public Housing Stats https://www.mlit.go.jp/common/0011397... and http://www.zenken.com/kensyuu/kousyuu...
Japan's Public Housing System Has a Shelf Life https://www.japantimes.co.jp/communit...
UR Public Profile https://www.urnet.go.jp/profile/engl...
History of UR https://www.urnet.go.jp/overseas/abo...
Social Housing Policy in Japan http://www.internationalhousingassoci...
Danchi housing lets you think outside the usual box https://www.japantimes.co.jp/communit...
Affordable Housing Challenges in Japan and Lessons Learnt from Europe http://www.housingeurope.eu/blog1088...

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