Which prefectures are competing to be Japan's second capital?
Japan evaluates candidates for a second administrative capital
What the source reports (AI summary)
Four Japanese prefectures have expressed interest in becoming the nation's second capital, a government initiative aimed at decentralization and ensuring operational continuity in the event of natural disasters affecting Tokyo. The government will evaluate bids based on demographic, economic, and geographic resilience criteria.
AI interpretation: Impact analysis
This is a domestic policy matter for Japan focused on risk management and administrative decentralization.
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