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  "id": 6108856,
  "title": "Tokyo’s Shinjuku to ban more than half of vacation rentals",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/tokyos-shinjuku-to-ban-more-than-half-of-vacation-rentals",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-07T05:50:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
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    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/world/2026/09/07/tokyo-s-shinjuku-to-ban-more-than-half-of-vacation-rentals"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Tokyo's popular tourist area, Shinjuku, is set to ban more than half of its vacation rentals in an effort to tackle the growing issue of overtourism. The ban, which will target private lodging in residential zones and areas near schools, comes after a surge in complaints from residents about visitors failing to properly dispose of rubbish, smoking in prohibited areas, and excessive noise. Currently, Shinjuku is home to around 10% of Japan's 42,000 short-term rentals. The decision follows a 40% increase in complaints about vacation rentals in the fiscal year to March, with the most common issues being trash disposal violations, smoking, and trespassing. The new rules are expected to be officially announced by the Shinjuku mayor on Tuesday and will apply to both existing properties and new rentals. This move is part of a broader trend seen in cities worldwide, including New York City and Barcelona, as they grapple with the challenges posed by private lodgings on platforms like Airbnb.",
  "summary": "Residents have grown increasingly exasperated with tourists who litter, smoke where they're not supposed to and make too much noise.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Tokyo’s Shinjuku to ban more than half of vacation rentals",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/tokyos-shinjuku-to-ban-more-than-half-of-vacation-rentals-6108944",
        "published": "2026-09-07T05:50:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Tokyo's Shinjuku to ban more than half of vacation rentals",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/tokyos-shinjuku-to-ban-more-than-half-of-vacation-rentals-6113554",
        "published": "2026-09-07T06:47:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Mainichi",
        "title": "Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward to ban vacation rentals in residential areas",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/tokyos-shinjuku-ward-to-ban-vacation-rentals-in-residential-areas",
        "published": "2026-09-07T07:00:10.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Toronto Sun",
        "title": "Tokyo’s Shinjuku to ban more than half of vacation rentals",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/tokyos-shinjuku-to-ban-more-than-half-of-vacation-rentals-6129664",
        "published": "2026-09-07T11:03:21.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}