A report from the Scotsman describes how out of work Japanese are using capsule hotels as a form of accomodation.
During Japan's boom times, the capsule hotels were a popular choice for salarymen in the large urban centres, who had missed the last train home and couldnt afford the cabfare home. However, over the last few years, corporate entertainment has dried up and with it the market for the capsule hotel operators.
Now, these operations have re-invented themselves as budget accomodation for the unemployed and provide discounted rates for monthly or longer stays.
http://news.scotsman.com/world/Home-is---a.6008912.jp
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