The Relocation of the Diet and Other Organizations

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Relocation of the Diet and Other Organizations
—An Issue of Profound Importance for the Future of Japan

Relocation of the diet and other organizations refers to moving core functions of the government—legislative, administrative and judicial—to a location outside the Tokyo area.
Below are the significance and effects of relocation.

Promote overall government reform

Combine activities for relocation of capital functions with efforts for overall government reform

Build new relationships between legislators, bureaucrats and citizens

Alleviate excessive concentration of functions

Concentration of activities in Tokyo is still high

People will be able to rise above idea that Tokyo is at top of hierarchy

Strengthen disaster preparedness capabilities

Avoid simultaneous damage to national centers of politics, administration and business

Improve disaster prevention capabilities in Tokyo

Background

Background on the Relocation of the Diet and Other Organizations

Reports

Reference materials and documents on the Relocation of the Diet and Other Organizations

Chairpersons’ Report (December 22, 2004)

Interim Report on the Relocation of the Diet and Other Organizations (Extract) (June 11, 2003)
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Q&A

What does the relocation of the capital functions involve?

What is the difference between relocation of the capital functions and relocation of the capital?

How would the relocation of the capital functions proceed?
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Newsletter “New Era”

A comprehensive newsletter with diverse views and engaging discussions on topics surrounding the relocation of the Diet and Other Organizations.
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