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The Japan Tourism Agency is considering introducing a system in fiscal 2026 to partially subsidize the demolition of abandoned ryokan Japanese-style inns in onsen hot spring resorts and other locations.The demolition support system would be available to business operators who will use sites where inns are demolished.The move comes amid concerns that abandoned inns could collapse and negatively impact the appeal of tourist destinations. The agency hopes that the envisaged system will lead to regional revitalization.
