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TOKYO GOVERNOR

Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 14, 2016
Campaign kicks off for Tokyo governor race
At the close of nominations at 5 p.m. on Thursday, 21 people had put their names forward to become the capital's next leader.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 14, 2016
Tokyo voters seek out corruption-free governor
As the Tokyo gubernatorial election kicked off Thursday, voters said they were looking for a clean, corruption-free governor after the last two — Naoki Inose and Yoichi Masuzoe — resigned over money scandals.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 13, 2016
Utsunomiya withdraws from Tokyo gubernatorial race to boost opposition-supported Torigoe
One day before campaigning kicks off in Tokyo's gubernatorial election, major contender Kenji Utsunomiya withdraws to give the opposition a better chance.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 11, 2016
LDP's Masuda gets official Tokyo gubernatorial nod as former commentator Koga weighs DP bid
Former internal affairs minister Hiroya Masuda officially joined the Tokyo gubernatorial race Monday after receiving the backing of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's Tokyo chapter, while a torrent of other candidates appeared ready to join him in throwing their hats into the ring.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 8, 2016
TV star Ishida announces intention to run for Tokyo governor
Ishida said he wouldn't go out of his way to seek endorsement from the opposition but wanted to stand against “Abe's monolithic administration.”
EDITORIALS
May 26, 2016
Masuzoe's questionable conduct
The Diet needs to plug a gaping loophole in the Political Funds Control Law so politicians cannot use political money for private purposes.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Mar 8, 2016
Ex-ASDF chief denies misusing political funds
Toshio Tamogami, a former Air Self-Defense Force chief whose office was searched on suspicion of using political funds for private purposes, told reporters Tuesday the accusation was false.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 20, 2015
Tokyo governor lashes out at Abe administration for Olympic stadium turmoil
Tokyo Gov. Yoichi Masuzoe blasted the education and sports ministry and lawmakers for trying to push ahead with the costly National Stadium plan before Prime Minister Shinzo Abe scrapped it.
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 23, 2014
Tokyo governor hopes to help mend Japan-South Korea ties
Tokyo Gov. Yoichi Masuzoe told Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon on Wednesday that he hopes to promote dialogue and cooperation with the South Korean capital to help improve their countries' ties, soured over territorial and historical disputes.
JAPAN
Mar 22, 2014
Prosecutors raid sites linked to ex-Tokyo Gov. Inose
The investigation into ¥50 million that Naoki Inose received from a major hospital chain leads prosecutors to search locations linked to Tokyo's former governor.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Feb 12, 2014
Masuzoe plays down Tokyo nuclear role
New Tokyo Gov. Yoichi Masuzoe said Wednesday he will work hard to make the capital the best city in the world, while noting that it's up to the central government whether to bring the nation's nuclear reactors back online.
EDITORIALS
Feb 10, 2014
Nuclear power remains an issue
Apparently Tokyoites want their new governor, Yoichi Masuzoe, to give full play to his experience as head of a social welfare ministry in improving the well-being of Tokyo residents.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 9, 2014
Hosokawa gears up for Tokyo race
Anti-nuclear former Prime Minister Morihiro Hosokawa is looking to run in the Feb. 9 Tokyo gubernatorial election.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 7, 2014
¥50 million payment to Inose to be probed
Prosecutors are expected to launch an investigation into former Tokyo Gov. Naoki Inose, who stepped down at the end of last year for taking a u00a550 million loan from one of the country's largest hospital chains.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 7, 2014
Tamogami pledges SDF disaster prep
Toshio Tamogami, a former top officer in the Air Self-Defense Force cashiered for historical revisionist comments, formally announces he will run for Tokyo governor, pledging to build a stronger disaster response system with the SDF to brace for terrorist attacks during the 2020 Olympics or a massive earthquake hitting the capital.
JAPAN
Jan 7, 2014
Is English Tamogami's weak suit?
As Toshio Tamogami's candidacy in the Tokyo gubernatorial race raises concerns that his nationalistic views could worsen already strained ties with China and South Korea, Internet users were quick to question if his English skills were up to snuff.
JAPAN / Politics
Dec 28, 2013
Utsunomiya to run for governor again
Kenji Utsunomiya, former head of the Japan Federation of Bar Associations, said Saturday that he intends to run in the Tokyo gubernatorial election Feb. 9, making him the first candidate to emerge since Gov. Naoki Inose resigned earlier this month.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 24, 2013
Assembly OKs Inose's resignation
The Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly on Tuesday approved Gov. Naoki Inose's resignation.
JAPAN / Politics
Dec 21, 2013
LDP looks outside Diet for Tokyo governor hopeful
A senior Liberal Democratic Party lawmaker indicated Saturday the governing party could field a non-Diet member for Tokyo's gubernatorial election in February.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Dec 19, 2013
Inose calling it quits over money scandal
Scandal-ridden Tokyo Gov. Naoki Inose announced his resignation Thursday for taking money from a hospital operator mired in allegations of election law violations involving a Diet member.
No link to Nankai Trough quake seen after temblor in Shikoku
Satoshi Harada from the Meteorological Agency explains about the magnitude 6.6 earthquake during a news conference early Thursday.
Tehran signals no retaliation against Israel after drones attack Iran
A reported strike against Iran by Israel on Friday came against the backdrop of Iran's support for the Palestinian Hamas militant group, whose assault into Israel on Oct. 7 triggered Israel's invasion of Gaza.
In a first, Japan doctors sue Google over negative reviews on firm's map app
One of the lawyers representing a group of doctors suing Google told a news conference that the main purpose of the lawsuit is not to seek compensation but instead to raise awareness over various problems with the Google Maps system.
Former No. 1 Kento Momota retires from international badminton at 29
Badminton star Kento Momota leaves a news conference after announcing his retirement from Japan's national team, in Tokyo on Thursday.
Thousands evacuated as Indonesia volcano erupts
Indonesia's Mount Ruang spews hot lava and smoke as seen from Sitaro, North Sulawesi, on Wednesday.
'House of the Owl' brings Hollywood values to Japanese TV
In the new Disney+ series “House of the Owl,” Min Tanaka (left) plays a powerful political fixer, or “kuromaku,” who has a troubled relationship with his adult children, particularly his idealistic son, played by Mackenyu.
Benefits and risks: AUKUS looks to take gamble on Japan
U.S. President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and British leader Rishi Sunak deliver remarks on the AUKUS partnership, after a trilateral meeting, at Naval Base Point Loma in San Diego in March last year.
Kyoto’s demon night parade lives to haunt another day
In a Kyoto long past, the "hyakki yagyō" (100 demon night parade) haunted a sleepy corner of Kyoto. Now, one enterprising monster enthusiast has won a small batttle to keep the march alive.
U.S. deploys midrange missile system in Indo-Pacific for first time
A U.S. Army Mid-Range Capability (MRC) Launcher arrives as part of the capability’s first deployment into theater on Northern Luzon, Philippines, April 8.
Unpacking the chaotic by-election in a scandal-hit Tokyo district
People listen to a campaign speech in Tokyo's Koto Ward on Tuesday.

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