Cities Compete in Dizzying ‘Gold Rush’ to Be Japan’s Backup Capital
Aug 21, 2026
Osaka? Fukuoka? Sapporo? The race is on to be second to Tokyo — and to claim the prestige and money that could come with it.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/22/world/asia/japan-capital-osaka.html
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