In Japan, a Key District Moves Forward With IR Development Published January 13, 2021 by Lee R Neighbouring a theme park with hotels, Sasebo looks like it will be the site of Japan's first IR. Headway is being made in attracting IR bids in Japan's key IR district. Nagasaki's Bids The Nagasaki Prefectural Government has reportedly attracting seven operator bids for the Integrated Resort site that has been made available at Sasebo city's Huis Ten Bosch theme park. The Nagasaki Shinbun has confirmed four bidders with three more rumored to be joining the bidding. The Candidates The four confirmed bidders are Casinos Austria; Oshidori International; Pixel Companyz; and a consortium comprised of Current Corporation; Get Nice Holdings; and Sofitel Ponte 16.