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Cabinet Approves Kumamoto as Government-Ordinance Designated City


The Cabinet has approved Kumamoto’s designation as a government-ordinance city, which will give it authority similar to that of a prefecture. The designation will take effect on April 1, 2012. It will be the 20th city in Japan with such a designation, and the third in Kyushu.

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Published: Oct 20, 2011 / Last Updated: Oct 20, 2011

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