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Japan's second-capital law takes effect, opening applications from four prefectures

Oct 30, 2026 01:57 (13h ago)

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Japan enacted legislation allowing prefectures to apply for second-capital designation.
Applicants must represent 2.1% of GDP and include a city with 1.2% of Japan's population.
Hokkaido, Aichi, Osaka and Fukuoka have said they intend to apply.