A six-square-metre rental flat in Tokyo, described by Japanese netizens as a “giant toilet” because of its “prison-style” layout, has gone viral online, attracting much interest from Chinese netizens.
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The level of attention in the flat came on the back of a surge in foreign tourists traveling to Japan in 2024, which led to fully booked hotels across the country and drove up accommodation prices.
Its convenient location and affordable price make it stand out as a popular choice.
Japanese government sources show that the number of foreign visitors to the country from January to June in 2024 reached a record high of 17,777,200 in the first half of the year.
In October alone, Japan welcomed 3,312,000 foreign visitors, marking a 31.6 percent increase on the previous year.
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The flat, in the Waseda area near Waseda University in Tokyo, is just a two-minute walk from Waseda Station and offers an exceptional location.