Home sweet hotel: Japanese see new advantages in temporary lodgings

Subscription services gain fans as costs for utilities and everyday goods rise

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Living in a hotel has become more affordable thanks to subscription services such as one offered by Tokyo-based goodroom. (Photo by goodroom)

MARIMI KISHIMOTO, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- More people in Japan are choosing to live in a hotel, an option traditionally seen as only for the affluent, as the emergence of housing subscription services makes these stays more accessible.

Living in a hotel may seem more expensive at first glance. But the costs for utilities and amenities often are included upfront in the subscription fees, while those who bought or rent their home are paying more these days for many consumer goods.

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