{"id":777038477,"date":"2026-02-26T12:43:25","date_gmt":"2026-02-26T15:43:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/?p=777038477"},"modified":"2026-04-21T14:01:48","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T17:01:48","slug":"japans-aichi-prefecture-draft-casino-ir-policy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/japans-aichi-prefecture-draft-casino-ir-policy","title":{"rendered":"Japan’s Aichi prefecture publishes draft casino IR policy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The prefecture has opened a public consultation on a proposed integrated resort on reclaimed land.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Japan.- Aichi Prefecture<\/strong> has launched a request for opinions after releasing a draft implementation policy for a potential integrated resort (IR) with a casino to be developed on reclaimed land adjacent to Chubu Centrair International Airport. The draft outlines a 35-year project term with possible extension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the draft document published by the prefectural government, the policy is intended to provide a framework for examining the feasibility of an IR project<\/a> and gathering feedback from before any formal request-for-proposal phase. The consultation will run until March 19<\/strong>, as authorities seek to assess market interest ahead of a national IR application window expected in 2027.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The proposed site, located within Centrair 4-chome and 5-chome in Tokoname City, covers approximately 50 hectares<\/strong> in Ise Bay, a marine reclamation area currently home to Chubu Centrair International Airport and the Aichi Sky Expo exhibition complex. The prefecture confirmed that the land would be leased or sold to the selected IR operator and that Aichi Sky Expo (ASE) would be transferred to the project developer as part of the scheme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A MICE-led \u201cinternational tourism city\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The draft policy states that the core objective of the development is to create an \u201cinternational tourism city with MICE as its core<\/strong>,\u201d leveraging the airport\u2019s connectivity, regional industrial base and surrounding tourism resources. The strategy emphasises meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) as a driver of sustainable tourism growth and international competitiveness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The IR would be required to include large-scale international conference facilities with a single-room capacity of at least 3,000 people and a total conference capacity of at least double that figure, alongside exhibition space of no less than 60,000 square metres. Accommodation facilities are expected to reach a total guest-room floor area of around 100,000 square metres or more, complemented by entertainment, cultural and tourism-promotion venues showcasing Japanese traditions, arts and industrial tourism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The draft specifies the location and scale of the project.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The blueprint also highlights the importance of visitor circulation infrastructure, capitalising on direct proximity to the airport and railway links to facilitate inbound tourism and wider regional travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The draft specifies that gaming space must not exceed three per cent of the total IR floor area<\/strong> and that the operator must implement measures to prevent gambling addiction and maintain public safety and a sound moral environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities also note that all development and operational costs, including land-use expenses, would be paid by the private-sector operator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The draft establishes facility types, functions, and the scale of the IR facilities.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The prefecture plans to convene an evaluation committee to select a preferred operator candidate following hearings, with selection and announcement currently scheduled between autumn 2026 and spring 2027. After that stage, Aichi and the chosen operator would jointly prepare an IR District Development Plan for submission to national authorities for certification.<\/p>\n\n\n

\n\t\t\tSee also:<\/span><\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSee also:<\/span> Aichi Prefecture reportedly eyes IR bid as Japan prepares new casino application window<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The prefecture has opened a public consultation on a proposed integrated resort on reclaimed land.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":680,"featured_media":19199,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"is_press_release":false,"is_interview":false,"is_opinion":false,"focusai_summary":"Aichi Prefecture has initiated a public consultation on its draft implementation policy for a proposed Integrated Resort (IR) with a casino, to be developed on reclaimed land near Chubu Centrair International Airport. This policy outlines a MICE-led development, specific facility requirements, and a 35-year project term, aiming to assess market interest before a formal Request for Proposal (RFP) and the national IR application window in 2027. The framework emphasizes private sector funding and robust regulatory compliance, including responsible gambling measures.","focusai_entities":"Aichi Prefecture, Chubu Centrair International Airport, Aichi Sky Expo","focusai_location":"Japan, Aichi Prefecture, Tokoname City, Ise Bay","focusai_target_profile":"ceo_executive (1.0), regulator (1.0), compliance_legal (1.0), operator_casino (1.0), investor_analyst (1.0), supplier_vendor (0.9), journalist_researcher (0.9)","focusai_suggestions":[{"label":"IR Operator Selection Criteria","query":"What specific financial solvency, operational experience, and responsible gambling frameworks will Aichi Prefecture prioritize in its evaluation committee's selection criteria for the preferred IR operator candidate?"},{"label":"MICE vs. Gaming Revenue","query":"Given the emphasis on MICE as the core objective, what is the projected revenue split between MICE facilities and the casino vertical, and how will this impact the overall GGR and NGR projections for the IR?"}],"footnotes":""},"categories":[28,16338,24628,158],"tags":[25136,25063,23632,470],"class_list":["post-777038477","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-casino-news","category-east-asia-news","category-highlight-of-the-week","category-slider-home","tag-aichi","tag-casinos-in-japan","tag-integrated-resorts","tag-japan"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/777038477","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/680"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=777038477"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/777038477\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":777038498,"href":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/777038477\/revisions\/777038498"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/19199"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=777038477"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=777038477"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=777038477"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}