Japan is searching for a second capital outside Tokyo to serve as a backup in case the capital is incapacitated by a disaster. A bill approved by lawmakers in July created a legal framework to designate one or more regions as a backup…
Japan is officially on the hunt for a second capital to serve as a backup in case Tokyo is incapacitated by a disaster. A bill approved by lawmakers in July created a legal framework to designate one or more regions in the earthquake-prone nation as a backup capital. The plan is controversial, with opponents arguing it could end up favoring Osaka, the home of the Japan Innovation Party, the junior coalition partner in Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's government. The government aims to select a new capital by 2028. The plan has sparked debate among lawmakers, with some arguing it could lead to a power struggle between Tokyo and Osaka. The government has not yet announced any specific regions that will be considered as a backup capital. The plan is part of Japan's efforts to improve its disaster preparedness and response. Japan is prone to earthquakes and tsunamis, and the government has been working to improve its disaster preparedness and response. The new capital is expected to be a major city with a population of over 1 million people. The government has not yet announced any specific regions that will be considered as a backup capital. The plan has sparked debate among lawmakers, with some arguing it could lead to a power struggle between Tokyo and Osaka.