{"id":10758,"date":"2025-03-11T13:36:55","date_gmt":"2025-03-11T13:36:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/?post_type=asia&#038;p=10758"},"modified":"2025-03-11T13:36:55","modified_gmt":"2025-03-11T13:36:55","slug":"wakayama-prefecture-reconsiders-integrated-resort-amidst-national-uncertainty","status":"publish","type":"asia","link":"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/asia\/wakayama-prefecture-reconsiders-integrated-resort-amidst-national-uncertainty\/","title":{"rendered":"Wakayama Prefecture Reconsiders Integrated Resort Amidst National Uncertainty\u200b"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wakayama Prefecture, having previously withdrawn its bid to host an Integrated Resort (IR) with a casino in 2022, is now reevaluating the potential economic benefits of such a venture. Governor Shuhei Kishimoto, who assumed office in December 2022, has expressed renewed interest in the IR initiative, though he notes that the national government has yet to announce a new application timeline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/landing\/multigame-link\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/ice-london-termino-y-se-despidio-la-feria-en-imagenes-mgl-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9725\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/ice-london-termino-y-se-despidio-la-feria-en-imagenes-mgl-1.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/ice-london-termino-y-se-despidio-la-feria-en-imagenes-mgl-1-300x102.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/ice-london-termino-y-se-despidio-la-feria-en-imagenes-mgl-1-768x261.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In November 2024, the Japan Tourism Agency distributed questionnaires to various prefectures, including Wakayama, inquiring about their interest in future IR applications. Governor Kishimoto confirmed that Wakayama responded positively, indicating a willingness to reassess the possibility of hosting an IR should a new application window open. He emphasized that while the prefecture acknowledges the potential economic advantages of an IR, concerns remain regarding gambling addiction and public safety.\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/wakayama-prefecture-reconsiders-integrated-resort-amidst-national-uncertainty2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10760\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/wakayama-prefecture-reconsiders-integrated-resort-amidst-national-uncertainty2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/wakayama-prefecture-reconsiders-integrated-resort-amidst-national-uncertainty2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/wakayama-prefecture-reconsiders-integrated-resort-amidst-national-uncertainty2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/wakayama-prefecture-reconsiders-integrated-resort-amidst-national-uncertainty2.jpg 1366w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During a plenary session of the Wakayama Prefectural Assembly on March 5, 2025, Governor Kishimoto stated, &#8220;The prefecture answered that &#8216;it is interested in having an IR&#8217;.&#8221; He further mentioned that the prefecture would reexamine its position from the ground up if a new application period is announced. As of now, the central government has not provided official information regarding the next application phase, prompting Wakayama to actively seek updates on the matter.\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/asia\/tomakomai-seeks-to-revive-its-bid-for-an-integrated-resort-and-requests-hokkaidos-support\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tomakomai seeks to revive its bid for an integrated resort and requests Hokkaido\u2019s support<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Previously, Wakayama had closed its IR promotion office in June 2022 following the assembly&#8217;s decision to withdraw from the initial application round. This decision was influenced by concerns over financial viability and public opposition. However, the current administration appears more open to revisiting the IR concept, provided that measures are implemented to address societal concerns.\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"\/Yumeshima%20Station\/%20The%20Gateway%20to%20Japan%E2%80%99s%20First%20Casino%20Resort,%20MGM%20Osaka\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Notably, Osaka&#8217;s successful bid for an IR, with plans to open in 2030 on Yumeshima Island, has likely influenced Wakayama&#8217;s renewed interest. The potential economic boost from tourism and job creation associated with such projects presents a compelling ca<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As Wakayama awaits further guidance from the national government, the prefecture continues to balance the prospective economic benefits of an IR with the imperative to safeguard public welfare.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>During a plenary session of the Wakayama Prefectural Assembly on March 5, 2025, Governor Kishimoto stated, &#8220;The prefecture answered that &#8216;it is interested in having an IR\u2019.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":10761,"menu_order":100,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[2323,4850,2316,4849],"class_list":["post-10758","asia","type-asia","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","tag-asia","tag-integrated-resort","tag-japan","tag-wakayama","entry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.6 - 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