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Takatoshi Nishiwaki
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Japan secondary capital race
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Latest: Gunma and Kyoto prefectures seek designation as Japan’s secondary capital
In late July 2026 Japan’s Diet narrowly passed a law establishing a “sub‑capital” framework to decentralise functions from Tokyo and provide a disaster backup. Osaka Prefecture quickly announced its intention to apply, w