Japan Notifies Local Governments They May 'Ban' Private Lodgings Amid Problems The Japanese government has sent a warning to local authorities that they may face severe consequences if they don't crack down on private lodgings.
The notice, issued by the Japan Tourism Agency and two other government entities, suggests that these short term rentals may soon be banned in residential areas.
This move marks a reversal for the government, which previously championed private lodgings as a way to promote tourism and inject life into local economies.