Legal Compliance

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Important Legal Obligation

Under the Residential Lodging Business Act, all minpaku operators must create guest registries and report regularly. Violation may result in business suspension or fines.

Legal Obligations for Minpaku Operation

Guest Registry

Record all guest info and keep for 3 years (Fine up to ¥1M for violation)

Regular Reporting

Report lodging performance every 2 months (Fine up to ¥300k for violation)

Signage Display

Install sign with notification number at the entrance

Maintain Minimum Standards

Comply with facility standards like room area, ventilation, lighting, emergency lights

Systematic Compliance Process

01

Guest Info Collection

Auto-request passport copy and ID upon booking

02

Registry Creation

Auto-create in legal format and encrypted storage

03

Regular Reporting

Submit to administrative agency after data aggregation every 2 months

04

Record Management

Auto-destroy after keeping all records for 3 years

Guest Registry Process

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Japanese Guests

Japanese: Check driver's license etc. (Name, Address, Occupation)

Foreign Guests

Foreigner: Passport copy mandatory (Name, Nationality, Passport No.)

Privacy Law Compliance: Encrypted storage and access control

Regular Reporting Every 2 Months

Jan-Feb (by 3/15)
Mar-Apr (by 5/15)
May-Jun (by 7/15)
Jul-Aug (by 9/15)
Sep-Oct (by 11/15)
Nov-Dec (by 1/15)
Next: Nov-Dec
Process: Notify 30 days prior → Draft → Owner Approval → Submit → Keep Receipt

We Share All Records

Real-time check on Owner Dashboard

Guest Registry Status

Regular Reporting History

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