How has Japan overcome its problem of overcrowding?

Japan has quite a big problem related to overcrowding seeing as only 25% of the country is flat land.

I have a vague idea myself but it would be great if anybody could suggest extra.

I'm basically looking for ways in which the Japanese have tried to overcome their problem of overcrowding.

Thanks so much!

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