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Japan Diet session nears conclusion amid negotiations on Vice-Capital legislation
NHK WorldLO·JP·1 day ago
The 221st Extraordinary Diet session has effectively concluded, with all 64 government-submitted bills, including the Imperial House Law amendment, successfully enacted. While coalition-backed legislation passed, the opposition-blocked bill to reduce the number of House of Representatives seats was shelved, highlighting ongoing legislative friction regarding electoral reform.