self-government

question, problem on homework etc. / a question; a matter (of time etc.) / a problem (something that needs to be dealt with); a trouble / an issue; a matter

district, province, area

Tokyo, Hokkaido, Osaka and Kyoto Prefectures and other prefectures (collectively, as the prefectural (prefecture-level) administrative divisions of Japan)

many arguments arising from diverse opinions

importance

dull, spiritless / inactive / stagnant

dullness, spiritlessness / inactivity / stagnation

autonomous region, territory, especially an autonomous region of China

autonomous state or region