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🚨 CRITICALFollow Garbage Rules
In Airbnb/minpaku, follow the host's garbage sorting instructions. Incorrect disposal can cause serious problems with neighbors.
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🚨 CRITICALRespect Quiet Hours
Most residential areas have quiet hours after 10pm. Noise complaints from neighbors can result in booking cancellation or legal issues.
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🚨 CRITICALNo Smoking in Non-Smoking Rooms
Smoking in non-smoking rooms can result in fines of ¥20,000–¥50,000 charged by the facility for cleaning.
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❗ IMPORTANTClean Up Before Leaving
At minpaku (home-sharing), guests are expected to clean up and sort trash before checkout. This is Japanese culture.
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❗ IMPORTANTRemove Shoes at Entrance
Always remove shoes at the entrance (genkan). Never walk on tatami mats with shoes or even regular socks in some ryokan.
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❗ IMPORTANTShared Bath Rules (Ryokan)
If using a ryokan's communal bath, follow onsen rules (wash first, no towels in water). Book time slots if required.