Japanese Gain More Living Space
A recent article by the BBC had this interesting nugget of information: The average floor area of a typical Japanese home increased from 60 square meters in 1963 to 94 square meters in 2003. Such stats should always be taking with a grain of salt and surely encompass all kinds of variables. Nevertheless, it does indicate a trend toward larger Japanese quarters with more room for amenities, including upgraded kitchens that are apparently now a key factor in the purchase decision.