Compact appliances that maximize limited living space are gaining popularity in Japan as soaring housing prices make larger homes less affordable, particularly in urban areas.The trend, dubbed "supepa" by Japanese consumers for "space performance," has prompted manufacturers to roll out new products designed to make efficient use of limited space while maintaining comfort and functionality.For example, Panasonic Corp.'s SD series drum-type washer-dryer measures just 60 centimeters wide and 65 cm deep but offers a 10-kilogram washing capacity, thanks to a redesigned internal structure.Since …READ FULL ARTICLE
