The price of land in Tokyo is so high that its land area probably costs as much (1) ... the whole of California. (2) ... has never been (3) ... a demand for space in any place in the world! This lack of space has led to ‘capsule hotels’. The rooms are just capsules, measuring 1 m high, 76 cms wide and 2 m deep. However, you will be surprised to hear that they are equipped with phones, radio and TV. Moreover, they are less expensive than ordinary hotels. In brief, they provide you with all you need for a comfortable night’s sleep, even if they don’t give you an automatic wash and dry as (4) ...!