The Japanese government approved an ordinance on the 27th, setting out the conditions that administrative regions other than the capital Tokyo must meet to become designated “sub-capitals.” The so-called “sub-capital” can assume part of the functions of the capital when Tokyo is hit by a major disaster such as a major earthquake, and it can also solve the problem that the Tokyo capital's functions are too concentrated. According to the government order approved by Japan's cabinet meeting on the 27th, to become a designated “sub-capital,” each prefecture must meet a number of conditions, including that its economy accounts for 2.1% or more of Japan's gross domestic product; at least one city within its jurisdiction accounts for 1.2% of the country's population; its geographical location can avoid the effects of serious disasters such as the Tokyo earthquake or Mount Fuji eruption; in addition, the administrative system must be restructured according to regulations.

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