Osaka governor defends Metropolitan Plan town halls against accusations of being a formality

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Osaka's "Metropolitan Plan" town hall meetings faced criticism, with some attendees calling them a mere formality. Osaka's ruling party, Nippon Ishin no Kai, held town hall meetings to discuss the Metropolitan Plan, facing questions about its necessity and cost. The party also revealed plans to establish a legal council for the plan's framework. Previous referendums on the plan have narrowly rejected it. The current mayor and governor, both re-elected in January 2026, are pushing for its revival.


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