In response to the fact that the "Premium Pier Seat" of 1,20 yen per person provided at Awa Odori in Tokushima City violated the Building Standards Law, the Japan Tourism Agency, which was scheduled to issue subsidies, began interviews to consider a review.
At Awa Odori in Tokushima City held this month, "premium pier seats" of 1,20 yen per person were introduced for the first time through the planning of the executive committee and event companies in Tokyo, but the width of the stairs to the pier seats installed in temporary towers did not meet the standards of the Building Standards Law, and they were provided in an illegal state for three days.
According to the Japan Tourism Agency, subsidies of 3 million yen were to be provided for inbound revitalization projects by Awa Odori, such as "Premium Sashiki Seats," but in response to this problem, the Japan Tourism Agency conducted an interview survey with the event companies that applied for the subsidy on the 5500th.
According to the Japan Tourism Agency, the facts were confirmed by phone, and the company admitted the violation.
The Japan Tourism Agency will consider reviewing the grant after consulting with the executive committee as necessary.
The executive committee posted an apology on its official website on the 28th, saying, "We are currently confirming the background and cause, and will report again in the near future."