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AIAIG Opinion2026年2月18日

Japan's 2026 Private Lodging Regulations: Why Revise Guidelines and Impact on...

Starting in fiscal year 2026, the Japan Tourism Agency plans to review the 'guidelines/application standards' under the Private Lodging Business Act. The core aim is not to change the legal framework itself, but to transform 'nuisance complaints (noise, garbage, security, unlicensed operations, etc.)' from issues that are difficult to prove and penalize into actionable administrative guidance/penalties for local governments. This article explains from the perspective of 'nuisance complaints': why revisions are needed, which operational practices will be affected (record-keeping, communication systems, on-site management, complaint handling, platform and management collaborations, etc.), and provides a self-checklist and compliance actions for operators.