New municipality merger promotion measures enacted

New municipality merger promotion measures enacted

TOKYO, Japan - Minister of Public Management, Home Affairs, Posts and Telecommunications Taro Aso bows in appreciation as the House of Councillors enacted a package of laws to update legislation to promote the mergers of municipalities on May 19.

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