Japan debates 'special cities' independent of prefectures to tackle population decline

Japan is considering creating 'special cities' independent of prefectures to better manage population decline.

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This system would allow major cities to respond more effectively to regional challenges.

Prefectures could lose some of their powers to these new entities.

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