noun
regional sovereignty reform; decentralization of power to local governments
A political term referring to the transfer of authority and resources from the central government to regional or local governments, often discussed in the context of Japanese administrative reform.
地域主権改革は、地方自治体の権限を強化することを目的としている。
Regional sovereignty reform aims to strengthen the authority of local governments.
政府は地域主権改革の一環として、税源の移譲を検討している。
As part of regional sovereignty reform, the government is considering transferring tax revenue sources.
地方分権 is a broader term for decentralization in general, while 地域主権改革 specifically refers to the reform movement or policy package aimed at achieving regional sovereignty.
Compound of 地域 (region), 主権 (sovereignty), and 改革 (reform). The term emerged in Japanese political discourse in the early 21st century.