Related Laws on the "Sub-Capital Concept" Take Effect; Government Establishes Promotion Headquarters
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Laws related to the "sub-capital concept," which would allow a different region to take over the functions of the capital during a large-scale disaster, took effect on the 30th.
Following this, the government established the "Sub-Capital Development Promotion Headquarters," with Prime Minister Takaichi serving as its head.
The sub-capital concept is the idea that, if a major disaster strikes the capital, political and administrative functions could continue to operate in another region. With the enforcement of this law, a structure to concretely advance this concept has been put in place.
Aiming for designation as a sub-capital, four prefectures are rushing to prepare. The mayor of Kitakyushu City described the enforcement of this law as a "historic first step."
Sources: 読売新聞
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