A significant number of proprietors in Neyagawa city's specially designated private accommodations, or "Minpaku," are filing for exits. Recently, stakeholders in the private lodging business have been raising concerns about an increasingly cumbersome regulatory environment. Exact timelines and reasons behind these mass withdrawals remain uncertain, but some attribute such actions to complex legal procedures that landlords find challenging to navigate.

Private lodging, notably Airbnb-style arrangements called "Minpaku," are common in Japan, particularly in areas designated as Special Economic Zones. However, there's an ongoing debate about regulation and the rights of landlords and tenants. Restrictions on Minpaku operations are quite stringent, which sometimes frustrate landlords. The mass withdrawal in Neyagawa City is a reflection of this discontent.

In contrast, regulations in the EU or the US are somewhat more liberal. Private property rights are highly regarded, and laws typically allow property owners to let out their homes with fewer restrictions. However, as in Japan, major cities worldwide grapple with balancing the economic benefits of short-term rentals with the potential drawbacks and impact on local communities.