03/09/20 Nagasaki could open its first IR in 2025 Prefecture keen to push ahead with an IR should it receive one of three licences up for grabs.
03/05/20 Nagasaki Governor: IR could create 36,000 jobs Latest figures are even higher than the 22,000 job opportunities originally estimated.
03/05/20 Yokohama begins IR public consultation period Lawmakers have published draft IR policies with a one month public consultation period starting tomorrow.
03/03/20 Bloomberry CEO calls for clarity of Japan IRs “It’s becoming a bit of a joke. The process is pretty much muddled still and nobody really knows what’s going on”, Enrique Razon Jr said.
02/24/20 Coronavirus: Yokohama postpones IR briefings The decision was taken to avoid large number of people gathering in confined spaces.
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.