Comments on: The Suburban Building Boom in Musashi Kosugi http://www.stippy.com/japan-life/the-suburban-building-boom-in-musashi-kosugi/ A fresh look at Japan, by gaijins for gaijins! Sat, 22 Nov 2008 09:19:40 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 By: Robert http://www.stippy.com/japan-life/the-suburban-building-boom-in-musashi-kosugi/#comment-2116 Robert Wed, 07 Feb 2007 06:51:21 +0000 http://www.stippy.com/japan-life/the-suburban-building-boom-in-musashi-kosugi/#comment-2116 Yeah, but... the reason why there isn't more residential homes and mansions and what not in central Tokyo is because of two things, 1, no space, they can only build up now, and 2, cost. Hell, if I could leave by my office here in Ebisu that'd be great, but that ain't happening, because rent here is two/thirds my salary if I want to leave in anything bigger then a 1 room apartment. That's the main reason why people move out of Tokyo, it's hard to afford to leave in the inner city! Yeah, but… the reason why there isn’t more residential homes and mansions and what not in central Tokyo is because of two things, 1, no space, they can only build up now, and 2, cost. Hell, if I could leave by my office here in Ebisu that’d be great, but that ain’t happening, because rent here is two/thirds my salary if I want to leave in anything bigger then a 1 room apartment. That’s the main reason why people move out of Tokyo, it’s hard to afford to leave in the inner city!

]]> By: Aaron http://www.stippy.com/japan-life/the-suburban-building-boom-in-musashi-kosugi/#comment-2114 Aaron Wed, 07 Feb 2007 06:22:41 +0000 http://www.stippy.com/japan-life/the-suburban-building-boom-in-musashi-kosugi/#comment-2114 Well, part of reason commuting in Tokyo is such a B now is that few people live close to where they work. More residential development in the center city is a great idea. Well, part of reason commuting in Tokyo is such a B now is that few people live close to where they work. More residential development in the center city is a great idea.

]]> By: Ryan http://www.stippy.com/japan-life/the-suburban-building-boom-in-musashi-kosugi/#comment-1289 Ryan Sun, 14 Jan 2007 09:10:43 +0000 http://www.stippy.com/japan-life/the-suburban-building-boom-in-musashi-kosugi/#comment-1289 The trains are not getting any longer or any more frequent. The Toyoko line is already packed to the brim in the morning rush and the Meguro Line is also heading that way. I expect it's the same for the Yokosuka line and Shonan-Shinjuku Express. Sheesh, they may as well have done with trains altogether and build a long moving walkway instead! Local authorities should issue planning permission to build these huge complexes after it's been ascertained that there is - or will be - sufficient capacity in the support infrastructure (trains, schools, hospitals, etc.) to handle the expected surge. However I suspect they are too busy having their palms lined with gold to think of such things. The trains are not getting any longer or any more frequent. The Toyoko line is already packed to the brim in the morning rush and the Meguro Line is also heading that way. I expect it’s the same for the Yokosuka line and Shonan-Shinjuku Express. Sheesh, they may as well have done with trains altogether and build a long moving walkway instead! Local authorities should issue planning permission to build these huge complexes after it’s been ascertained that there is - or will be - sufficient capacity in the support infrastructure (trains, schools, hospitals, etc.) to handle the expected surge. However I suspect they are too busy having their palms lined with gold to think of such things.

]]> By: Michael http://www.stippy.com/japan-life/the-suburban-building-boom-in-musashi-kosugi/#comment-580 Michael Wed, 20 Dec 2006 12:32:11 +0000 http://www.stippy.com/japan-life/the-suburban-building-boom-in-musashi-kosugi/#comment-580 Being a fan of central city living I could think of nothing worse than living 'only 15 minutes from shibuya' because as everyone knows, you need to double any train journey times that property developers are spouting... However, the author sounds like a bit of a local boy, are you for are against these massive new places? Not that I have enough money to go investing in any places, but I think if you're clever enough and know the city well enough,. there is definitely plenty of money to be made in real estate in Tokyo. Being a fan of central city living I could think of nothing worse than living ‘only 15 minutes from shibuya’ because as everyone knows, you need to double any train journey times that property developers are spouting…

However, the author sounds like a bit of a local boy, are you for are against these massive new places? Not that I have enough money to go investing in any places, but I think if you’re clever enough and know the city well enough,. there is definitely plenty of money to be made in real estate in Tokyo.

]]> By: Robert http://www.stippy.com/japan-life/the-suburban-building-boom-in-musashi-kosugi/#comment-577 Robert Wed, 20 Dec 2006 02:11:21 +0000 http://www.stippy.com/japan-life/the-suburban-building-boom-in-musashi-kosugi/#comment-577 Hmmm... I will be moving next year from my current location in Saitama (On the Tobu Tojo line) as marriage means twice as much stuff to hold onto. While not planning to move until late summer, I've already started looking at places to live, that is closer to work (Ebisu). I've been at a loss actually because it's just frustrating to find anything good, but perhaps I should take a look at Musashi-Kosugi, if it is as cheap as to be believed. Heck, if I could sit down on a train in the morning, I wouldn't mind an 45~60 minute commute so much. Hmmm… I will be moving next year from my current location in Saitama (On the Tobu Tojo line) as marriage means twice as much stuff to hold onto. While not planning to move until late summer, I’ve already started looking at places to live, that is closer to work (Ebisu). I’ve been at a loss actually because it’s just frustrating to find anything good, but perhaps I should take a look at Musashi-Kosugi, if it is as cheap as to be believed. Heck, if I could sit down on a train in the morning, I wouldn’t mind an 45~60 minute commute so much.

]]> By: Aki-boy http://www.stippy.com/japan-life/the-suburban-building-boom-in-musashi-kosugi/#comment-576 Aki-boy Wed, 20 Dec 2006 01:54:37 +0000 http://www.stippy.com/japan-life/the-suburban-building-boom-in-musashi-kosugi/#comment-576 I hope they build a skyscraper of Maid cafes! thousands of wee frilly girlies just waiting to please...ooo..i get sweaty palms just thinking about it...ooo I cant wait....! I hope they build a skyscraper of Maid cafes! thousands of wee frilly girlies just waiting to please…ooo..i get sweaty palms just thinking about it…ooo I cant wait….!

]]> By: Sotei-guy http://www.stippy.com/japan-life/the-suburban-building-boom-in-musashi-kosugi/#comment-573 Sotei-guy Wed, 20 Dec 2006 00:58:13 +0000 http://www.stippy.com/japan-life/the-suburban-building-boom-in-musashi-kosugi/#comment-573 A new station in 2010. Hmmm.... Does that mean I should be buying land in Musashi Kosugi now? A new station in 2010. Hmmm…. Does that mean I should be buying land in Musashi Kosugi now?

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