02/20/20 Japan: Hokkaido will not pursue an IR license Local government has decided not to seek any budget for IR development for the coming fiscal year.
02/14/20 Osaka City reveals 2020 budget Osaka publishes draft budget of JPY 1.77 trillion (US$90 billion) with funds set aside to host the 2025 World Expo and develop an IR.
02/07/20 Yokohama provides more details on IR committee The committee will consist of seven people and will be entirely independent from the local government
