Osaka suspending new Airbnb-style special zone private lodging applications following backlash

Osaka suspending new Airbnb-style special zone private lodging applications following backlash
In Japanese, minpaku, or “private lodging,” refers to short-term, non-hotel rentals for travelers. It’s essentially the classification that Airbnb-style accommodations fall under, and it’s also a classification that Osaka is looking to…