Ke koi nei ʻo Iapana i nā hōkele i hoʻohui ʻia e hoʻoikaika i ka mākaʻikaʻi a me ka hoʻokele waiwai kūloko

Pōʻakahi, ʻApelila 14, 2025

Iapana is set to enhance its tourism industry and stimulate economic growth by establishing nā hale hoʻokipa hoʻohui (IRs), including casinos, as part of a new initiative to create major entertainment complexes. The “specified integrated resort” project will be launched on Mokupuni ʻo Yumeshima in Osaka Bay, with construction scheduled to begin in April 2025. The resort is expected to open in Ke Kūkelina 2030 and will play a central role in boosting tourism revenue and local economies.

Japan’s Integrated Resort Project: A New Economic Engine

The Japanese government’s initiative is driven by growing calls from alakaʻi alakaʻi ʻohana a nā kālaiʻike who argue that opening doors to legal casino investments will substantially enhance Japan’s tourism sector and increase revenue. The move follows the success of integrated resorts in other countries, such as Sinapoa a Makau, which have seen quick revenue generation and tourism growth from their resort developments.

ka hoʻohui hoʻolaulea project aims to build man-made tourist destinations that blend casinos, hale halawai, nā mea leʻaleʻa, performing arts venues, a nā noho to encourage both domestic and international tourism. The Japanese government’s push is expected to redefine the country’s approach to tourism, providing a new avenue for attracting international visitors and enhancing local economies.

Key Legal Frameworks Behind the Project

The advancement of integrated resorts in Japan is governed by two key pieces of legislation:

1. The Act on Promotion of Development of Specified Integrated Resort Districts (Act No. 115), established on December 26, 2016, outlines the basic principles for developing areas for integrated resorts. It allows for private operations of casinos, convention centers, and related tourism venues, as long as they contribute to regional economic benefits. The act also stipulates that the government will oversee the selection of resort locations based on factors like tourism potential, market competitiveness, and economic benefits.
2. The Act on Development of Specified Integrated Resort Districts (Act No. 80), passed on Lulai 27, 2018, further elaborates on the earlier legislation. This act divides the policy into two sections: one for the establishment of integrated resorts, including casinos, and the second for overseeing and managing the casinos themselves. It also defines specified integrated resorts as complexes that include a casino and related venues like international convention centers, nā wahi hōʻikeʻike, and areas for cultural and tourism activities.

Planning and Development Process

As part of this initiative, the Japanese government will create a basic policy outlining development goals, operational measures, and approval procedures for the integrated resorts. Local agencies will then be tasked with crafting an operational policy that aligns with the national guidelines, addressing the location, size, and scope of the resorts. This policy will also include strategies for selecting private operators and ensuring that any negative impacts, particularly those related to casino operations, are mitigated.

If local agencies fail to develop this policy, private companies interested in operating the resorts can propose their own plans, which must then be approved by the government.

Boosting Japan’s Tourism and Economy

ka Mokupuni ʻo Yumeshima resort is set to be a key driver in Japan’s vision to become a leading tourism destination. By integrating leisure, entertainment, and cultural experiences with a robust tourism infrastructure, Japan aims to attract millions of international visitors and increase its tourism sector’s contribution to the national economy. This move is expected to create thousands of jobs, boost the hospitality and tourism industries, and elevate Japan’s standing in the global tourism market.

Me specified integrated resort project advancing, Japan is positioning itself as a competitive and attractive tourism destination for years to come.