A 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 n»»»

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TOKYO: Tokyo tourist hotspot Shinjuku will impose a ban on more than half of its holiday rentals, including homes listed on Airbnb, after a surge in complaints about visitors, an official said Monday. Known for its buzzing commercial and entertainment district, Shinjuku has around 4,000 short-term »»»

Japan's ancient capital of Kyoto is also considering a ban on short-term lodging Tokyo: Tokyo tourist hotspot Shinjuku will impose a ban on more than half of its holiday rentals including homes on Airbnb, an official said Monday, after a surge in complaints about visitors. Known for its buzzing com»»»

Tokyo - Japan tourist hotspot Shinjuku will impose a ban on more than half of its holiday rentals including homes on Airbnb, an official said on Sept 7, after a surge in complaints about visitors. Known for its buzzing commercial and entertainment district, the Tokyo ward hosts nearly 10 per cent o»»»