OSAKA -- Osaka said Tuesday that it will temporarily stop taking applications to open a type of private short-term rental citywide, as well as make it easier to revoke certifications for existing facilities and ramp up its response to noise and garbage complaints.
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Osaka to halt new short-term rental applications as complaints rise
Local government eyes closer scrutiny of proliferating private lodgings
Osaka has more than 90% of Japan's special-zone private lodgings. (Photo by Atsushi Ooka)
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