Home / WorldWorldJapan TimesWorldJapan Times·Sep 8, 2026·1 min readTokyo’s Taito Ward, long popular with tourists, looks to ban minpaku in certain areasThe ward cited increasing reports of bad behavior such as improper trash disposal and loud noises as being behind the crackdown.View original source — Japan Times ↗ShareCopy linkShare on XShare on FacebookRelated storiesWorldJapan TimesWorldSep 7, 2026 · 1 minTokyo’s Shinjuku Ward to ban minpaku in residential areas and near schoolsJapan TimesWorldThe GuardianWorldSep 8, 2026 · 1 minTokyo tourist hotspot bans short-term rentals amid surge in complaintsThe GuardianTechnologySouth China Morning PostTechnologySep 7, 2026 · 1 minJapan’s Shinjuku to ban more than half of holiday rentalsSouth China Morning PostWorldCNAWorldSep 7, 2026 · 1 minTokyo's Shinjuku to ban more than half of vacation rentalsCNA
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