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A Small Hokkaido Town Just Announced the Prefecture's Biggest Baby Bonus. Can It Actually Work?

Yoichi Town will pay families ¥1 million (~$6,600) per child from the third birth onward, the highest municipal birth bonus in all of Hokkaido.

Feb 27 • Dave Deek

Japanese Zoning: Better than U.S. Zoning?

The tweet below inspired me to research residential zoning codes in other countries, and I found that many of them are better than American codes.

Published on Car Free America • Mar 16, 2025

Tokyo ward launches unprecedented housing subsidy for low-income residents

Suginami Ward will pay up to ¥300,000 (~$2,000) annually for two years to help residents afford private housing

Feb 24, 2025 • Governance Cybernetics

Japanese city launches first-ever "marriage preparation" housing aid, includes LGBTQ couples

In a first for Japan, Ichikawa City will subsidize rent for unmarried couples — challenging traditional relationship norms

Feb 7, 2025 • Governance Cybernetics

Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward (Where Imperial Palace Located) to Give Students ¥15,000 (~$100)/Month

The ward will provide ¥15,000 (~$100) monthly to all middle and high school students residing in the district, regardless of household income in April…

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