10/23/25 New Japan PM has support of pro-IR party Takaichi could accelerate the drive for integrated casino resorts (IR) as her coalition backs the policy.
09/17/25 Hakodate rules out bidding to host Hokkaido casino resort Tomakomai will be Hokkaido contender for an IR licence.
09/02/25 Hakodate also interested in hosting casino on Hokkaido The mayor said the city would be interested in hosting an integrated resort.
06/13/25 Hokkaido Economic Federation supports casino plans The group said an integrated resort would boost tourism.
