Japan Parties Vow to Pass All Remaining Bills, Including 'Deputy Capital' Plan

Senior officials from Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and the opposition Nippon Ishin no Kai party have committed to finalizing all outstanding legislation before the current parliamentary session concludes. The two parties held a meeting to coordinate their efforts.

Central to their agenda is the passage of bills associated with the "deputy capital" concept, a plan to establish a secondary administrative center outside of Tokyo. This initiative aims to enhance national resilience and decentralize government functions.

The parliamentary session, initially set to end earlier, has been extended until June 25. This extension provides a crucial window for lawmakers to deliberate and approve the remaining bills, ensuring that key legislative objectives are met.

Both parties emphasized their dedication to ensuring the successful enactment of these laws, signaling a period of focused legislative activity in the Diet. The "deputy capital" plan, in particular, represents a significant policy objective that requires bipartisan cooperation to advance.