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Episode #4: Is the Status Quo Enough for Big City Water Systems? [12-Part Series]
"Tokyo and Osaka: Affordable Water Rates and Seemingly Stable Services - But What's Hidden Beneath? Uncovering Two Critical Issues" At first glance, the water services in Tokyo, Osaka, and other major Japanese cities appear to be in a pr... -
Is Tokyo’s 4-Month Free Water Charge Really for the People? – A Water Expert Breaks Down 5 Key Issues
The cost of this “free basic water charge” campaign is 3.68 billion yen—enough to replace approximately 90 kilometers of aging water pipes. Instead, Tokyo is spending the same amount to waive basic water charges for just four months this...
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