People Can Now Rent Homes on Airbnb in Japan

Airbnb can now operate in Japan as Japanese authorities have given the go-ahead to let the home-sharing company to operate in the country. However, there is a decree – rental income can be earned at a maximum limit 180 days a year for short-term leases, though the rule still has to be passed through Japanese parliament. The move comes as Japan prepares to accommodate the crowds it will gather for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.

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