With Japan determined to boost the number of foreign tourists visiting by the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, the government plans to maximize the use of cultural assets at 200 spots nationwide to spark visitors' interest in Japanese history and culture, a draft of the new plan shows.

The draft, seen Sunday, says the government will introduce cultural properties and historical assets in as many languages as possible, while also repairing shrines and other historical sites and promoting local performing arts.

Where exactly the government will extend its support, however, has yet to be decided, government sources said.