@bagheera8898: Residents Concerned Over Suspected Illegal Taxi Operations Near Apartment Building Residents living near a high-rise apartment building are expressing concerns over suspected illegal taxi services, known as “white taxis,” along with unauthorized short-term rental activities. According to local residents, vehicles have repeatedly been seen picking up and dropping off foreign tourists near the building without the proper operating permits. Several people carrying suitcases were also spotted entering and leaving the area, raising concerns about illegal vacation rentals. In response, the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department conducted a special enforcement operation, questioning drivers in the area and increasing patrols to crack down on suspected illegal taxi activities. Local health authorities responsible for regulating private lodging services have stated that they will continue on-site inspections and investigations into the suspected illegal rental operations. #news #japanese #NewsUpdate #newsfeed #taxi