OyoLife forms strategic alliance with Daito
Japan: Japanese short-term rental startup OyoLife.co.jp has strategic aligned with Daito Trust Construction to further promote its listings across the
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Airbnb seeks growth in Japan before major sports events
Tokyo: Airbnb co-founder Nathan Blecharczyk has said the home-sharing firm wants to grow in Japan ahead of this year’s Rugby
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OyoLife ties up with major real estate companies
Japan: Japanese short-term rental marketplace OyoLife.co.jp has announced it has tied up with 11 major real estate companies to drive
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Rakuten Lifull Stay launches WillStyleStay marketplace
Japan: Vacation rental business Rakuten Lifull Stay Inc. has launched a rental marketplace for detached houses in Japan, entitled “WillStyleStay”.
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Airbnb and HomeAway among founding members of Japanese rental association
Japan: A Japan Association of Vacation Rentals will be established in January, uniting nine founding members aiming to boost the
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Antitrust watchdog in Japan ends inspection into Airbnb operations
Japan: Japan’s antitrust watchdog has said that it has ended its inspection into the Japanese operations of Airbnb. It said
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Stay Japan announces travellers’ concierge service for certified accommodation
Japan: Stay Japan has announced plans to introduce a concierge service to help travellers find certified vacation rentals in Japan.
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Airbnb pulls plug on unlawful Japanese listings
Japan: Airbnb has refunded accommodation and travel costs for customers who have booked at unlawful “minpaku” listings on its site.
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