Awa Odori, the most important dance competition in Japan, sparked controversy this 12 months with the introduction of premium paid seating priced at 200,000 yen ($1,400) per individual, which is able to now be totally refunded after violations of the Building Standards Law had been found.
An inspection carried out by the town of Tokushima previous to the occasion revealed that facets such because the width of the steps and the peak of the handrails didn’t meet the requirements of the Building Standards Law. The organizing committee and “Asoview,” the corporate behind the seat plan, made some modifications, however they operated the seats on the occasion day with out having obtained an inspection certificates.
The organizing committee and Asoview said that they weren’t conscious of the necessity to endure one other inspection to acquire the mandatory certification. They determined to totally refund the fee to those that had bought the seats.
The Premium Box Seats had been additionally adopted as a part of the assist program by the Japan Tourism Agency, and the company is conducting interviews and investigations with Asoview to evaluate whether or not the grant of subsidies was acceptable.
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