National / Politics | FOCUS Jul 3, 2020
Coronavirus and Tokyo Olympics loom large in race to lead capital
Major candidates generally agree on strengthening the capital's medical capacity in preparation for a second wave of COVID-19 infections.
National / Politics Jun 29, 2020
A week before Tokyo gubernatorial election, Koike takes commanding lead in polls
by Ryusei Takahashi
It appears the incumbent’s strategy — taking advantage of her popularity by running a defensive campaign — is working.
National / Politics Jun 17, 2020
Tokyo gubernatorial candidates face off in first joint news conference
by Ryusei Takahashi
With candidates taking every chance they could to target incumbent Gov. Yuriko Koike, the initial debate may foreshadow how the election campaigns will proceed.
National / Politics Jun 3, 2020
Kumamoto vice governor to take on Yuriko Koike in Tokyo gubernatorial election
Ono, who is originally from Tokyo, said he has both Tokyo and regional perspectives.