Japan Govt Eyes Regional Development through Roadside Stations

Tokyo, Dec. 23 (Jiji Press)--Japan's infrastructure ministry plans to promote regional development centering around the country's "michi no eki" roadside rest stations by creating a framework to support such efforts through cooperation among various government ministries and agencies. Next month, the ministry will start inviting municipal governments to apply for a support program. It plans...

Japan Govt Eyes Regional Development through Roadside Stations
Tokyo, Dec. 23 (Jiji Press)--Japan's infrastructure ministry plans to promote regional development centering around the country's "michi no eki" roadside rest stations by creating a framework to support such efforts through cooperation among various government ministries and agencies. Next month, the ministry will start inviting municipal governments to apply for a support program. It plans...