As the government finalizes the basic guidelines for casino operations, Osaka is pushing forward with a separate but related plan to host the 2025 World Expo — if Japan's bid beats out the competition — at the new integrated gambling resort envisioned in Osaka Bay.

Earlier this week, a government committee announced a basic draft plan for the operation of so-called integrated resorts with casinos. The guidelines will be reflected in a casino bill to be submitted to the Diet in autumn.

Next month, the government will also solicit public comment on the proposals in the plan in 10 different locations.