Single-story homes are becoming increasingly popular among dual-income families raising children in Japan.
With no need to go up and down stairs and room layouts that allow for efficient housework, such homes match the growing emphasis on ¡°time performance¡± in daily life.
According to statistics from the land ministry, single-story homes accounted for 17.9% of newly constructed houses in fiscal 2024, which ended in March, more than double the figure from 10 years earlier. In response, housing builders are introducing a variety of designs and features to tap into this rising demand.
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