Japan Comparative Analysis Knowledge Data Table
Generated Date: 2026-05-20
Region: JP (Japan)
Query Source: KG Gap Analyzer
Core Data
| Item | Value | Source | Reliability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaming Tax Rate | 5% | Integrated Resort Act | High |
| Macau Gaming Tax Rate | 39% | DICJ | High |
| Singapore Gaming Tax Rate | 5% | CRA | High |
| IR Basic Act Passed | 2023 | Diet (Both Houses) | High |
| First IR License Issued | Expected 2027 | Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism | Medium |
| Number of Integrated Resorts | 3 (Maximum) | IR Implementation Plan | High |
| Osaka Yumeshima Budget | 1.7 Trillion Yen | IR Promotion Act | High |
| Yokohama Withdraws from IR | 2023 | Yokohama City Government | High |
Key Facts
- The Japanese IR Act (Integrated Resort Model) was passed in 2018, with a gaming tax rate set at 5%, far lower than Macau (39%)
- Japan has reserved 3 IR sites: Osaka Yumeshima (most proactive), Tokyo Bay, and Wakayama
- Japan has set a cap on house win rate (40%), which is the first of its kind globally
- Currently, 50+ international gaming operators have expressed interest in entering the Japanese market
- Compared to Singapore's Marina Bay Sands (opened in 2010), Japan's IR development lags by approximately 15 years
Source References
- Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
- Macau Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ)
- Singapore Casino Regulatory Authority
- Japanese Diet (both houses)
- IR Implementation Council
Data Sources / Related Verification
This article's data is compiled from internal FactcheckDocs (JP_datatable_comparison_v1.md), referencing JP region's publicly available official data and industry documents. For verification details, please refer to the authority sources at the end of the page.
