平成の大合併
Meanings
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Heisei-era great municipal mergers; large-scale municipal mergers of the Heisei era
Refers to the wave of municipal mergers in Japan between 1995 and 2010, driven by the temporary Special Mergers Law. Often used in historical, political, or administrative contexts.
See also: 平成
Due to the Heisei-era great mergers, the number of municipalities nationwide decreased significantly.
In this region, a new city was born through the Heisei-era great mergers.