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Olympics, virus dominate Tokyo governor vote
The election comes as Tokyo fights a coronavirus spike that has seen more than 100 new cases reported in recent days

Tokyo slashes Olympic 2020 costs further by $360 million
Olympic planning officials make the cuts by changing construction methods and installing cheaper temporary seats in some venues

Abe targets North Korea after 'super-majority' vote win
(UPDATED) While local media acknowledge what is described as a 'landslide' victory, many chalk up Abe's win to a weak and ineffective opposition and urges caution

Abe cruises to 'super-majority' win in Japan vote
(4th UPDATE) Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's ruling conservative coalition is on track to win more than 310 seats in the 465-seat parliament

Abe on course for landslide win in Japan vote – poll
After an initial burst of support for the media-savvy Yuriko Koike, critics say the Tokyo governor has suffered by not running herself in the election, meaning voters for her party are not sure who they are electing as PM

Gloves off as Japan election campaign starts
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe faces an unexpected and fierce challenge from Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike's 'Party of Hope'

Abe vows to tackle North Korea threat ahead of Japan election
'We will protect our country under stable politics,' Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe says in a televised debate

Japan's Abe dissolves parliament ahead of tough election battle
(UPDATED) Voters in the world's third-biggest economy are expected to go to the polls on October 22, as Abe seeks a fresh popular mandate for his hardline stance on North Korea and a new tax plan

Tokyo governor Koike vows break from the past with new party
Popular Tokyo governor Yuriko Koike vows a break with old-school politics as she officially launches a new party she hopes will shake up the upcoming snap election in Japan

Japan's Abe triggers snap election amid North Korea crisis
(UPDATED) The prime minister did not give a date for the election but it will reportedly be on October 22

Japan PM Abe stung by huge loss in Tokyo assembly vote
UPDATED The polls seen as a bellwether for national political sentiment come as Abe is buffeted by a series of setbacks and scandals that have driven down his popularity

Tokyo votes in local polls with national consequences
Governor Yuriko Koike is hoping her coalition can beat the local arm of Shinzo Abe s ruling Liberal Democratic Party LDP which holds a majority in the 127 seat Tokyo assembly

World's biggest fish market will be moved, says Tokyo governor
Plans to uproot the more than 80 year old market have been in the works for years with advocates citing the need for upgraded technology as they pointed to Tsukiji s antiquated refrigeration systems

Toxic chemicals detected at Tokyo's new fish market site
The controversial project has been delayed over fears about toxic contamination which also impacted the 2020 Olympics to be hosted by the Japanese capital

Japan leaders reconcile over troubled 2020 Games
Tokyo s Olympic preparations have suffered high profile setbacks including soaring costs allegations of corruption and an embarrassing misstep over an allegedly plagiarized logo

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Tokyo baru saja memilih gubernur perempuan pertamanya Yuriko Koike Apa saja tantangan yang akan dihadapi perempuan 64 tahun ini di tengah dunia politik Jepang yang dominan laki laki?

Tokyo elects Yuriko Koike as first woman governor
4th UPDATE I will lead Tokyo politics in an unprecedented manner a Tokyo you have never seen promises the 64 year old Koike
