Azzam Bilal Chamdy
- Japanese Pop Culture
- July 5, 2026
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The Minpaku Backlash: Tokyo’s Regulatory Pivot Against Private Lodging Disruptions
As the post-pandemic tourism boom continues to sweep across Japan, the "minpaku"—the country’s private lodging sector—has found itself at a critical crossroads. Once championed by the national government as a…
