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Japan’s Shinjuku to ban more than half of holiday rentals
Summary by The Tokyo Editorial Desk · As published by South China Morning Post
· September 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Details of the ban are available from the South China Morning Post. The Post reports on the development, providing insight into the situation.
A ban on holiday rentals is being implemented, affecting more than half of them. This move is taking place in Shinjuku, Japan. Details of the ban are available from the South China Morning Post.
Further information on the ban can be found through the same source. The Post reports on the development, providing insight into the situation.
Readers can refer to the South China Morning Post for more details on the ban and its implications.
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Published: September 7, 2026 ·
Source: South China Morning Post ·
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