Japan faces a serious housing crisis ahead of the Asian Games, with more than 17,000 athletes and officials expected to attend the event.

According to media reports, the lack of a dedicated village for athletes in the Asian Games has exacerbated accommodation problems.

According to reports, hotels, makeshift log cabins, cruise ships are being used for the athletes.

The South Korean basketball team has raised concerns about the small and cramped cabins, with officials saying players taller than two meters can’t stretch their legs on the beds.

South Korean basketball players have shared videos of leaking sinks and wet floors in cabins.

The Philippines has started resorting to online rental accommodation to deal with the housing crisis.

Italy’s cruise ship Costa Serena will host 4,000 to 5,000 athletes, with basketball and football competitions already underway at the Asian Games.

Hundreds of athletes had to be temporarily evacuated last week due to heavy rains, with more rain forecast in Nagoya, the situation is expected to worsen.