Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) has published the results of nationwide on-site inspections of private lodging (minpaku) management companies conducted in fiscal year 2025. A total of 44 entities across Japan were inspected, and 35 of them received administrative guidance for correction.
The most common type of corrective guidance was for “violations of the obligation to keep and maintain books and records,” followed by “violations of the obligation to submit regular reports to private lodging business operators” and “violations of the obligation to carry certification documents.” MLIT stated that it has confirmed that all 35 entities that received guidance have implemented the required corrections or improvements.
Going forward, based on the “Comprehensive Policy for the Acceptance of Foreign Nationals and Harmonious Coexistence,” MLIT will focus on conducting on-site inspections and providing guidance to minpaku facilities in Japan that are not responding appropriately to nuisance behavior by guests. In cases of legal violations, the ministry will take strict action under Japan’s Private Lodging Business Act.
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