Sectioning Airbnb Neighborhoods in Tokyo: Survey the Surroundings

Despite rising tension with the government authority in recent years, Tokyo has been a growing market for property owners renting out their space for the public; 民泊 or minpaku as they would call in Japanese. Airbnb, just as in other major cities, is among the popular platforms to find one, especially for foreigners who possess little or no local language understanding. When arriving at Airbnb, people tend to wonder what are some good spots nearby. Hidden underrated sushi bars, authentic local ramen stalls, or maybe those ‘grammable Japanesque cafes are waiting to be discovered. Quick Google search will do, but what if we could explore what kind of places are there in which area before even booking the place? Or find out areas with similar characteristics but cost less? We probably could save more time on deciding where to go and even plan our trip better. This light project aims to answer that question. It’s not only targeting travelers, but also might be useful for those interested in running the lodging or related business around the proximity, or even for people who consider living in the world’s most populous metropolitan city and wonder what the neighborhoods look like. <a href="https://towardsdatascience.com/sectioning-airbnb-neighborhoods-in-tokyo-survey-the-surroundings-31edd55b37d9">Visit Now</a>