【中文】【英文】「人生藍圖」
最近看到一則日本經濟新聞，覺得蠻震撼的，忍不住想分享給大家。
你還記得以前日本的「人生藍圖」嗎？終身雇用 → 結婚 → 買房 → 退休前還清房貸。這幾乎是標準公式，但現在……已經不適用了。房價狂飆、單身人口增加、薪水多年沒漲，就連中產也越來越難買到東京市中心的房子。「普通人住不起東京」真的不是危言聳聽。
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【英文】
Recently I came across a rather startling piece in the Nikkei newspaper that I simply had to share.
Do you recall Japan's former “life blueprint”? Lifetime employment → marriage → buying a home → paying off the mortgage before retirement. This was practically the standard formula, but now... it no longer applies. Soaring property prices, rising numbers of singles, stagnant wages for years – even the middle class now struggle to afford homes in central Tokyo. ‘Ordinary people can't afford to live in Tokyo’ is no exaggeration.
The Japanese government once heavily incentivised new home purchases with mortgage tax breaks and other benefits. Buying property wasn't just about housing; it was seen as a driver of the economy. But the economic landscape has shifted: job insecurity, delayed or delayed marriage, and the widespread choice not to marry have made ‘homeownership for all’ a distant dream. The average price for a new home in Tokyo's 23 wards has now surpassed ¥103 million, exceeding ten times the average annual income!
Consequently, Japan is rethinking its housing policies. As the protective umbrella of parental property slowly fades, persistent homeownership barriers for young people risk turning housing anxiety into a societal crisis.
Other nations offer established models for reference: though London and Paris boast high property prices, public housing and subsidy schemes enable ordinary citizens to reside there; in Singapore, a remarkable 80% of citizens live in government housing. By contrast, Japan's proportion of public housing remains low, and relying solely on the market is clearly insufficient.
Moving forward, Japan's approach may involve revitalising the second-hand housing market, utilising vacant properties, offering affordable rental options, and ensuring policies accommodate diverse family structures.
Simply put, Japan requires a new ‘housing justice’ – ensuring everyone can live securely and affordably. This isn't merely about having a home; it concerns the nation's future.
The high-housing-cost crisis is poised to engulf Japan. Should you wish to invest, this may well be your final opportunity. We welcome your comments – let us plan together and grow your wealth!
