The amount and diversity of public housing densely inhabited by foreigners is increasing across Japan. Since 2000, the population of highly-educated, technically-skilled Chinese in public housing estates has skyrocketed in the Tokyo metropolitan area. This study seeks to investigate the above demographic group by examining the living conditions and community involvement of individuals in two public housing estates: Kawaguchi Shibazono in Saitama and Oshima 4-chome in Tokyo. Based on interviews with ten Chinese residents, it was found that many participants live in employer-assisted public housing and have little intention of settling in public housing. Those in public housing are not generally active in the community, although some are indeed interested in becoming active. Visiting Chinese grandparents played a significant role in child-rearing practices among the sample families, but had little contact with the community.
