Japan sets 'second capital' criteria; 4 prefectures qualify

Japan Today27 October 2026, 21:46 UTCJapan

The Japanese government approved an ordinance Tuesday setting requirements for designation as a "second capital" to back up Tokyo in disasters and promote decentralization, with Osaka and three…

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