1. Mayor Hideyuki of Osaka City has announced a plan to temporarily halt new applications for private lodging operations in National Strategic Special Zones, due to escalating complaints from local residents about issues such as noise, improper waste disposal, and difficulty in contacting operators.

2. The private lodging system, which started in 2016, allows unlimited business days per year, leading to a significant rise in the number of facilities in Osaka (6,853 certified as of August 2025). This rapid expansion has strained relationships with local residents.

3. In response, Osaka City will intensify checks on existing operators and conduct a survey to ensure compliance with services, while also working on strengthening monitoring and revising the system where necessary. The city plans to make these changes before a meeting with the central government in November.