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Japan creates legal framework for a backup capital

A July bill approved by lawmakers established a framework to designate backup regions if Tokyo is incapacitated.
WHO: Japanese lawmakers
WHAT: Approved a bill creating a legal framework to designate one or more regions as a backup capital if Tokyo is incapacitated by a disaster.
WHEN: Jul 28, 2026 at 9:30 PM ET
WHERE: Japan
WHY: Lawmakers approved a bill to provide for a backup capital in an earthquake-prone country if Tokyo is incapacitated.

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