Japan to allow incapacitated local chiefs to resign
Based on doctors' diagnoses, deputy leaders will be able to determine the resignation of governors or municipal mayors who have become incapacitated.
Based on doctors' diagnoses, deputy leaders will be able to determine the resignation of governors or municipal mayors who have become incapacitated.
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