Competition will be fierce for the limited integrated resort (IR) slots being made available by Japan. Japanese tourism and hospitality firm Kamori Kanko Co. Ltd thinks it has a great bid in the works for Hokkaido’s Rusutsu Village.

InsideAsiaGaming reports the firm has plans for an IR that would include a casino, entertainment facilities, schools, healthcare centers, commercial and retail precincts and housing.

Kamori Kanko is no stranger to Hokkaido; they already have the Rusutsu Resort Hotel and Convention Centre on the island. The population of the island is relatively small at 3 million residents, but it already carries a reputation as a popular holiday destination.

The president of Kamori Kanko, Hisatake Kamori, was quoted as saying, “Visitors come to Hokkaido for nature and the outdoors, skiing, local cuisine, culture and heritage. A Hokkaido integrated resort needs strong winter activities to support year-round tourism and to provide a unique experience for guests. Without the ski infrastructure, we do not believe an integrated resort can be successful during our cold winters.”