Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward to Ban Short Term Rentals in Residential Areas and Near Schools
2 sources across 2 countries · Hong Kong · Japan
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- South China Morning Post
- The Japan Times
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Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward is planning to revise its current ordinance to ban private lodging in residential zones and areas near schools. The move is expected to affect approximately 2,000 properties, which represents more than half of the ward's short term rentals. Shinjuku currently hosts about 4,000 such facilities, the largest number in Japan and nearly 10 percent of the national total. According to a ward official, the policy will apply to existing rentals and follows a surge in complaints from residents regarding noise, smoking, and improper rubbish disposal. The plan was scheduled to be formally announced by the Shinjuku mayor on Tuesday.
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- The center lean outlet focused on the location of the ban and the scale of the affected properties.
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- The center-right lean outlet emphasized the reasons for the ban, specifically citing resident complaints and the impact on holiday rentals like Airbnb.
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