As the cost of moving increases steeply in Japan, both consumers and moving service providers are voicing their struggles. With the financial burden of relocation becoming a significant hurdle for many, the concerns are reaching critical proportions. Experienced moving companies, too, are grappling with bloated operational expenses and staff wages, seriously hindering their ability to provide affordable services to the population in need.

In Japan, moving to a new house is often a costly transaction due to the common practice of 'gift money' (reikin) and high deposits. Now, with an added strain on moving costs, this situation is enshrined in the society's deeper issues of stagnating wages, limited affordable housing options, and the fluctuating economic landscape. It's a subject of considerable concern for many, with an increasing demand for regulatory intervention.

While the cost of moving can be high in places like the US or EU, it seldom achieves the levels of economic stress observed in Japan. In the EU, strict consumer protection laws help mitigate any extreme spikes in moving expenses, and in the US, a competitive marketplace typically keeps costs in check.