Tokyo’s Taito Ward tightens rules on AirBnb-type rentals
On March 29, members of the local government in Tokyo’s Taito Ward voted unanimously in favour of reforms to regulations under the Inns and Hotels Act that will make it overwhelming difficult to operate AirBnb-type short-term rentals.
The reforms will require an employee of the host company to be stationed on the premises during business hours, as well as having a front desk at the property’s entrance. Under these rules, studio apartments or entire houses would not meet the conditions. A local council member said that the ward is not opposed to short-term accommodation, but wants to ensure the safety of anyone who visits the area.Read more