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Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward to ban more than half of vacation rentals
Summary by The Tokyo Editorial Desk · As published by Japan Today
· September 8, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points This move is taking place in Shinjuku Ward. Details of the ban are available from Japan Today.
A ban on vacation rentals is being implemented, affecting more than half of them. This move is taking place in Shinjuku Ward. Details of the ban are available from Japan Today.
Further information on the ban can be found through the same source. The scope of the ban is significant, with over half of vacation rentals impacted.
For full details on the ban and its implications, readers can consult Japan Today.
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Category: Local ·
Published: September 8, 2026 ·
Source: Japan Today ·
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