TOKYO -- The Japanese government approved its first casino on Friday, taking a step toward developing a new source of tourism. The casino will focus on attracting foreign visitors and also domestic tourists as other Asian casinos struggle to recover from a drop in Chinese visitors after the pandemic.
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An aerial view of Osaka Bay shows Yumeshima Island before the start of Expo 2025 construction. After the expo, the man-made islet will eventually host a casino. (Photo by Kento Awashima)
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