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Shizuoka Prefecture

Shizuoka Prefecture is a local government administrative body in Japan responsible for governing the Shizuoka region and regulating land use and infrastructure projects within its jurisdiction.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news for approving the long-stalled maglev train line project, a major infrastructure decision.

Latest on Shizuoka Prefecture

  • Long-stalled maglev line finally gets green light from Shizuoka Prefecture
  • Japan dad ditches 7-year-old for hours to climb Mount Fuji

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