THE ASAHI SHIMBUN
May 6, 2023 at 07:00 JST
The interior of a kominka property in Hokuto, Yamanashi Prefecture, that is registered with Airbnb Japan Inc. and will be used as a “minpaku” private lodging facility (Provided by Airbnb Japan Inc.)
Literally translated “kominka” means old traditional Japanese house, but think massive wooden beams, lots of interior space covered in tatami mats ... and generally in the middle of nowhere. [Read More]
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