Tokyo

Yes, Airbnb and short-term rentals are legal in Tokyo with proper registration and permits. Property owners must register their apartments as hotels with local authorities or obtain proper vacation rental licenses. Operating without proper registration/licensing is subject to enforcement act

Yes. Tokyo requires the following for short-term rental operation: Properties must register as hotels or obtain a vacation rental license to operate legally under Japan's lodging regulations..

Tokyo has implemented regulations requiring short-term rental operators to either register their properties as hotels or comply with vacation rental licensing requirements to avoid legal penalties.