Starting April 1, House of Representatives members will be able to take up residence in three-bedroom luxury apartments in a new, 28-story complex in the upscale Akasaka district in the heart of Tokyo, a 10-minute walk from the Diet.
And the best part is the rent -- just 92,000 yen per month.
The Akasaka complex is "a palace" and lawmakers will live like royalty, Democratic Party of Japan Diet member Takashi Kawamura said.