To echo this, this guy [1] has a fantastic series on buying and refurbishing property in Japan and talks about what you're mentioning.
It's actually surprisingly fascinating. He also has some interesting videos on the recycling culture in Japan including videos of open air recycling centers full of perfectly working appliances.
It's actually surprisingly fascinating. He also has some interesting videos on the recycling culture in Japan including videos of open air recycling centers full of perfectly working appliances.
1 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZfoMTPXZXE&list=SPE0D149A2A5...