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JapanJapan Considers Vice Capitals for Disaster Resilience
Japan is designating four cities as potential vice capitals to enhance its resilience against disasters.
Background
Japan frequently experiences natural disasters, including earthquakes and typhoons, which pose significant risks to its highly concentrated capital, Tokyo. The government has been exploring strategies to mitigate these risks and ensure national continuity in the event of a major catastrophe.
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Japan Considers Vice Capitals for Disaster Resilience
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The designation of potential vice capitals is a strategy to improve Japan's ability to withstand and recover from disasters.
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