Hundreds of people cross at Shibuya’s famous scramble intersection every time the walk light turns green. Tokyo’s trendy Shibuya ward will permit home-sharing services in residential areas only during school holidays. Photo: Daniel Hurst
Japan delivers blow to Airbnb hosts as new law limits home-sharing to 180 days a year
Local governments, however, are imposing even more severe restrictions, citing security or noise concerns
Hundreds of people cross at Shibuya’s famous scramble intersection every time the walk light turns green. Tokyo’s trendy Shibuya ward will permit home-sharing services in residential areas only during school holidays. Photo: Daniel Hurst