Opposition-backed Sato wins Fukushima governorship

Opposition-backed Sato wins Fukushima governorship

FUKUSHIMA, Japan - Opposition-backed former House of Councillors member Yuhei Sato waves in Fukushima on Nov. 12 to supporters after winning the gubernatorial election in Fukushima Prefecture, following the resignation and the arrest of the former governor over a bid-rigging and payoff scandal. (Kyodo)

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