EconomyJapan’s manufacturing hub Aichi bets on Asian Games to drive growth despite soaring costs

Aichi Prefecture is counting on the 2026 Asian Games to boost its economy and strengthen links with Asia, despite hosting costs rising sharply. The event budget has grown from an initial 100 billion yen to 370 billion yen (US$2.38 billion), with Governor Hideaki Ohmura explaining cost-cutting measures and why he expects the economic gains to justify the expense.