Japan to allow local governments to ban private lodging
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Source: The Japan Times
Published: 2026-06-19 18:54 UTC+10:00
Section: JAPAN
Factuality Score: 95
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Asia, World News, Asia Pacific
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Snippet:
Japan is cracking down on short-term private lodgings such as those operated by Airbnb by allowing local governments to ban them in residential areas amid complaints of lodgers partying at night, ignoring trash rules and leaving cigarette butts on the streets.
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