
Osaka Metropolis Plan: Debate Begins Amidst Opposition Boycott
Discussions for a third Osaka Metropolis Plan referendum have begun, but opposition parties (Komeito and Liberal Democratic Party factions) have boycotted the meeting, citing procedural disagreements. This leaves the Osaka Restoration Association to lead the debate, raising concerns about the plan's development and the feasibility of meeting the tight deadline for the upcoming unified local elections.






