But experts say its business could shrink in the future in a country with a rapidly aging and declining population. Osaka is close to other attractions such as Universal Studios Japan and the tourist destination of Kyoto. financial services group, and a number of regional investors.
casino operator MGM Resorts International, Japan’s Orix Corp. The resort will be operated by Osaka IR KK, established by the Japanese subsidiary of U.S. Most of the revenue is expected to come from the casino. The planned 1.08 trillion yen ($8 billion) project, submitted last year, will be located on an artificial island and is projected to have 20 million visitors and 520 billion yen ($3.9 billion) in revenue annually.