Saitama’s Kawaguchi City is introducing tougher regulations regarding the development of studio apartments.

Kawaguchi is located on the northern side of Tokyo. The city’s population has been steady increasing over the past 30 years, but the influx of new residents can sometimes create troubles with existing residents. The main complaints tend to involve illegally parked bicycles and incorrect disposal of garbage, and troubles tend to be focused around buildings containing a high number of small, studio-type apartments.


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