The Government of Japan has announced plans to boost the economy through a major esports expansion, according to The Japan Times.
The government is set to team up with the private sector to improve regional economies, targeting benefits worth ¥285 billion (£2.15 billion) by 2025.
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry will work with companies and legal experts to develop guidelines for promoting Japan’s esports industry. The country has an impressively-sized video game market and the ministry is looking to increase large-scale esports events in the nation.
The guidelines will also deal with legal issues related to game developers, such as intellectual property rights.