Chinese private lodge operators struggle in Osaka as regulations tighten
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Source: Nikkei Asia
Published: 2026-05-28 13:17 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: China, Business & Economy, Asia Pacific
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New buildings constructed for use as private lodges, or minpaku, stand out amid an old residential neighborhood in Osaka's Nishinari Ward. (Photo by Yo Inoue)
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