Country living

1. The high cost of Tokyo rent is often offset by the fact that many companies pay for their employees' commutes.
7. New York City offers diverse career prospects, including professional "line-standers" who queue for others.
9. Prospective personnel in Antarctica (scientists, support staff) must have their wisdom teeth removed to prevent remote medical emergencies.
10. Urban density allows niche industries, like luxury cat hotels, to flourish where rural demand is too low.
11. Relocating to the remote island of Tristan da Cunha requires government approval and a guaranteed job offer.

2. Earthship homes aim for self-sufficiency by combining solar and wind power, rainwater collection, greywater recycling, and food production.
3. The ability to connect to the internet or communication networks. - Estonia offers such high connectivity that high-speed internet is considered a fundamental human right.
4. The upkeep of Venice's historic buildings is a constant battle against the rising salt water.
5. In the Atacama Desert, water is so scarce that locals collect it from the morning fog using giant nets.
6. In a desert in South Australia, amenities like shops and hotels are built underground due to the extreme heat.
8. The reliability of Japanese trains is so high that a 20-second delay can trigger a formal public apology.