The Cabinet approved attack-contingency manuals Friday from Fukui and Tottori -- the first prefectures to submit public evacuation and rescue plans, government officials said.
Other prefectures are expected to follow Fukui and Tottori's lead in line with legislation that took effect in September on protecting civilians in the event of an attack on Japan.
The Cabinet hopes to approve plans from all prefectures by the end of the fiscal year.
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