United States-based tribal casino operator Mohegan Gambling and Entertainment announced on Friday some details of its proposal to develop a casino resort in the city of Tomakomai, on the Japanese island of Hokkaido, a popular destination for international tourists.
The company said it planned to invest between US$3.5 billion to US$4.5 billion to develop a casino resort in Hokkaido. Mohegan Gambling’s project proposes the building of a museum showcasing the culture of the Native American tribe, as well as of the Ainu people in Hokkaido.
In April, Japan’s parliament passed a bill recognizing the Ainu as an indigenous people in the country. The bill included clauses that oblige the national government to adopt policies to support and protect the cultural identity of the Ainu.
Mohegan Gaming is already committed to expanding into Asia via a casino resort in Incheon, South Korea, to be called Inspire. The gambling part of the facility will only be open to foreign nationals. The property would cost US$1.6 billion for the first phase, with a total commitment of US$5 billion for multiple phases over a period of 20 years, the firm has said previously.
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