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KYODO NEWS - 2 hours ago - 19:46 | All, Japan, ArtsThe government has decided to create a new law aimed at attracting more foreign visitors to museums and other cultural facilities in various parts of Japan, sources familiar with the plan said Monday.
(The National Art Center, Tokyo)Boosting the appeal of regional areas relative to such major tourist destinations is seen as a key step for Japan to hit its target of drawing 40 million foreign visitors in 2020 and 60 million in 2030.
Under the plan, the government will give subsidies to projects aimed at improving transportation to cultural facilities, including museums, theaters and music halls, from railway stations or airports.
Financial support will also be given to those facilities so they can improve Wi-Fi access, offer multilingual services and accept cashless payments for ticket purchases, the sources said.
(21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa)Relevant entities such as museum operators and municipalities need to draw up tourism-boosting plans before they can become eligible to receive the assistance.