Shinjuku to ban minpaku in residential areas and near schools
By The BriefBrief
Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward plans to ban minpaku (private lodging) in residential areas and near schools. The ward currently has the largest number of such lodging facilities in Japan, and the ban could affect about 2,000 properties.
WHO:Shinjuku Ward
WHAT:Plans a ban on minpaku in residential areas and near schools
WHEN:Reported Sep 7, 2026 at 5:00 AM ET
WHERE:Japan
WHY:The ward is moving to restrict minpaku use in residential areas and near schools.
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