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Japan's Shinjuku to ban over half of Airbnb rentals amid resident complaints

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Japan's Shinjuku ward plans to ban over half of its existing short-term holiday rentals, including those listed on Airbnb, due to a rise in resident complaints. The new ordinance aims to address issues such as noise, improper waste disposal, and smoking by tourists. This policy is expected to lead to the closure of approximately 2,000 properties in the popular Tokyo district. AI

RANK_REASON Policy change by a major city district impacting short-term rentals. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.0]

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Japan's Shinjuku to ban over half of Airbnb rentals amid resident complaints

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    Japan’s Shinjuku to ban more than half of holiday rentals

    Japan’s tourist hotspot Shinjuku will impose a ban on more than half of its holiday rentals, including homes on Airbnb, after a surge in complaints about visitors, an official has said. Known for its buzzing commercial and entertainment district in the Japanese capital Tokyo, Shi…

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