Osaka shut the door on new Special Zone Minpaku permits in response to rising noise and nuisance complaints. Operators who hold a permit now control a scarce, hard‑to‑replicate asset. Minut helps you protect it.
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Osaka City halted all new Special Zone Minpaku applications from May 29, 2026, under Japan’s National Strategic Special Zones Act. Here’s what you need to know:
Minut detects elevated noise levels and sends real-time alerts. It can even message guests on your behalf, before a complaint is made.
Every alert, response, and resolution is logged automatically, giving you documented evidence of proactive management.
Monitor every property from one dashboard, with real-time status across your entire portfolio.
Minut measures decibel levels. It has no cameras or microphones, and is fully compliant with Airbnb's monitoring policies.
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“Minut has saved us hundreds of possible complaints from neighbors, and the response from guests has been overwhelmingly positive.”
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“Minut has saved us hundreds of possible complaints from neighbors, and the response from guests has been overwhelmingly positive.”
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"Minut enables us to respect our neighbors, comply with local regulations, and it’s improved our operational efficiency. Investing in more devices has been a no-brainer as we expand our business."
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“Minut is being used in multiple layouts and scenarios across our portfolio, and it works brilliantly for every single one.”
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Crowd detection
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Cigarette smoke detection
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Check in/out detection
Indoor climate monitoring
Device tamper detection
No. Minut measures decibel levels only, it doesn’t have a microphone and cannot record or store audio. Your guests' privacy is fully protected.
Yes. Minut is built for portfolios so you can monitor all your properties from a single dashboard.
Yes. A timestamped record showing you detected and responded to a noise event is strong evidence of responsible management.
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