shitei toshi
Japanese government
Also known as: designated city
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local government in Japan
- In Japan: Local government
…be given the status of shitei toshi (designated city). Designated cities are divided into ku (wards), each of which has a chief and an assembly, the former being nominated by the mayor and the latter elected by the residents. The number of these cities has steadily increased since the first…
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