{"id":13514,"date":"2025-08-28T13:17:35","date_gmt":"2025-08-28T13:17:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/?post_type=asia&#038;p=13514"},"modified":"2025-08-28T13:17:35","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T13:17:35","slug":"tomakomai-signals-renewed-push-to-host-japans-next-ir","status":"publish","type":"asia","link":"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/asia\/tomakomai-signals-renewed-push-to-host-japans-next-ir\/","title":{"rendered":"Tomakomai signals renewed push to host Japan\u2019s next IR"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The race for Japan\u2019s next integrated resort (IR) location is heating up, and Tomakomai, a port city in Hokkaido, has stepped back into the spotlight. Mayor Hirofumi Iwakura confirmed this week that the city will formally express interest in hosting a large-scale IR, citing economic development, inbound tourism, and job creation as primary drivers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Japan legalized integrated resorts in 2018, but so far only Osaka has secured approval, with MGM Resorts and Orix leading a project valued at more than JPY 1.08 trillion (USD 7 billion). Nagasaki was initially in the running but stalled due to concerns over financial backers. That leaves room for another potential contender, and Tomakomai believes its location, infrastructure, and vision make it a strong candidate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/landing\/multigame-link\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/multigame-diamod-III-700-eng.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9622\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/multigame-diamod-III-700-eng.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/multigame-diamod-III-700-eng-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/multigame-diamod-III-700-eng-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The city emphasizes its international airport access, port facilities, and natural appeal as a gateway to Hokkaido\u2019s winter sports and ecotourism. Analysts suggest that tying casino gaming with Hokkaido\u2019s unique cultural and environmental offerings could differentiate Tomakomai from Osaka\u2019s urban resort model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/tomakomai-signals-renewed-push-to-host-japans-next-ir2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/tomakomai-signals-renewed-push-to-host-japans-next-ir2.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/tomakomai-signals-renewed-push-to-host-japans-next-ir2-300x184.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/tomakomai-signals-renewed-push-to-host-japans-next-ir2-768x470.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Local officials are cautious, however, stressing the need for public consultation and alignment with Hokkaido\u2019s broader development plan. Japan\u2019s central government, led by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT), has not yet reopened a formal application window, but sources indicate that 2026 could bring fresh opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"686\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/tomakomai-signals-renewed-push-to-host-japans-next-ir3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13516\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/tomakomai-signals-renewed-push-to-host-japans-next-ir3.jpg 686w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/tomakomai-signals-renewed-push-to-host-japans-next-ir3-257x300.jpg 257w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 686px) 100vw, 686px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">International operators are watching closely. Heavyweights like Caesars, Melco, and Galaxy Entertainment have long eyed Japan as Asia\u2019s last major untapped gaming market. If Tomakomai can secure support from both government and investors, it could reshape the competitive map. For now, Tomakomai is sending a clear message: it\u2019s ready to compete, and it wants to be known as the northern anchor of Japan\u2019s IR ambitions. 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