A Tokyo neighborhood known for its heavy tourist traffic will restrict short-term rentals in residential zones and near schools and cultural landmarks following repeated complaints about visitors leaving litter and causing disturbances. The move reflects growing frustration among locals over unchecked tourism behavior, particularly in areas like the bustling Kabukicho district and around major transit hubs. Authorities plan to block visitors from booking private accommodations in these sensitive areas, signaling a shift toward tighter regulations on tourism-related lodging. The decision underscores rising tensions between Japan’s booming visitor industry and community concerns over its impact on daily life.
Shinjuku ward targets accommodation in residential areas and near cultural sites as locals complain visitors disposing of rubbish improperly and being too noisyA neighbourhood in Tokyo popular with foreign tourists will ban visitors from using thousands of short-term rental accommodations after a slew of complaints about behaviour.In the latest sign that Japan’s patience with mass tourism is wearing thin, Shinjuku ward – home to the notorious Kabukicho nightlife district and the world’s busiest railway station – will prevent visitors from using private lodgings in residential areas and near schools and important cultural sites, Japanese media reported this week. Continue reading...
