Micro-units took off as a rental trend in the Twin Cities roughly a decade ago. They are compact apartments, often railcar-shaped. Their origins are traced to high-density solutions from 1970s Japan. ...

A tour of a compact Japanese apartment showcasing smart design, space-saving solutions, and minimalist living.

A tour inside an extremely cheap tiny apartment in Tokyo, showing how minimal space, basic amenities, and compact living come together at a very low monthly cost.