Hokkaido assesses IR development

The Prefectural Government will hold an explanation meeting with the general public to discuss a potential Hokkaido IR development.

Japan.- Japanese authorities continue to revolve around the arrival of the casino industry in the country. That’s why the Hokkaido Prefectural Government assesses an IR development and will hold explanation meetings with the general public.

The meetings will take place in five locations. The Hokkaido Government’s authorities will discuss its research on an IR development and seek public views about it. Governor Naomichi Suzuki wants to see the public’s reactions to decide whether or not to go forward.

Potential locations in Japan

Japanese Tourism Minister Kazuyoshi Akaba hosted a news conference last week where he confirmed that eight areas in the country are interested in bidding to host an integrated resort (IR).

Akaba cited the results of a survey conducted by the Japan Tourism Agency, Japan Times confirmed. The eight areas are Tokyo, Yokohama, Hokkaido, Osaka, Nagoya, Chiba, Wakayama Prefecture and Kagasaki Prefecture. The survey started on September 9 and finished on September 23.

The Tourism Agency said that it will interview officials from the eight areas to confirm the status of their operations. The local governments interested in hosting an IR must file their plans for state approval.