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Race for Japan's vaguely defined '2nd capital' puts fair selection in focus
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· September 8, 2026
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Key points Details about the law and the areas competing to become a "second capital" are available, but the source publication provides more context and information on this development. Competition is growing among regional areas to become a "second capital".
Competition is growing among regional areas to become a "second capital". A new law has been introduced, but it does not provide clear details on what this designation entails.
The lack of specifics in the law has not deterred regional areas from pursuing this opportunity. Further information on the competition and the new law can be found in the source publication.
Details about the law and the areas competing to become a "second capital" are available, but the source publication provides more context and information on this development.
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What is this story about? Competition is growing among regional areas to become a "second capital". A new law has been introduced, but it does not provide clear details on what this designation entails. The lack of specifics…
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