Tokyo’s micro-apartments: Justin McCurry spends a night in a tiny home

Each micro-apartment measures just nine square metres, which is under half the size of a typical studio apartment in Tokyo. Subscribe to Guardian News on YouTube ► On the plus side there is zero deposit and no ’key money’, a nonrefundable gift to the landlord. Rents range from 50,000 to 80,000 yen a month. The Guardian’s Justin McCurry spends a night in a model apartments to see if value can trump space. The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► Sign up to the Guardian’s free new daily newsletter, First Edition ► Website ► Facebook ► Twitter ► Instagram ► The Guardian on YouTube:  The Guardian ► Guardian Australia ► Guardian Football ► Guardian Sport ► Guardian Live ► #Japan #TinyApartment #RealEstate #Shinjuku #Tokyo