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Major urban tourist destinations are enacting stricter regulations on short-term rentals, with Shinjuku, Tokyo, set to ban over half of its vacation rentals.
Tokyo’s Shinjuku to ban more than half of vacation rentals
Summary
Tokyo's Shinjuku ward will ban over half of its vacation rentals starting in 2026. This significant regulatory change impacts the availability of STRs in a major tourist hub, potentially affecting host income and guest options. Hosts need to be aware of evolving local laws.
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