A core city (中核市, Chūkakushi?) is a class of Japanese city created by the first clause of Article 252, Section 22 of the Local Autonomy Law of Japan. Core cities are delegated many functions normally carried out by prefectural governments, but not as many as designated cities. To become a candidate for core city status, a city must satisfy the following condition:
- A population greater than 300,000.
Application for designation is made by a city with the approval of both the city and prefectural assemblies.
Read more about Core City: List of Core Cities, Former Core Cities, Scheduled To Become A Core City, Cities That Meet The Requirements But Have Not Yet Been Nominated, Cities That Do Not Meet The Requirements But Are Planning To Nominate
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