Gov't to investigate 120 Toyoko Inn hotels across nation

Gov't to investigate 120 Toyoko Inn hotels across nation

TOKYO, Japan - The mandatory parking facilities for the disabled (in top photo) at a Yokohama hotel run by Toyoko Inn Co. have been converted into a lobby (in bottom photo) after the hotel had passed official inspection. The land ministry has decided to launch full-scale investigations into about 120 hotels operated by the company. (Kyodo)

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