Ishihara, challengers split over Olympics in election debate

Ishihara, challengers split over Olympics in election debate

TOKYO, Japan - Tokyo Gov. Shintaro Ishihara (R) and his three challengers -- (from L to R) renowned architect Kisho Kurokawa, former mayor of Tokyo's Adachi Ward Manzo Yoshida, and former Miyagi Gov. Shiro Asano -- attend the first public policy debate in Tokyo's Nakano Ward before the April 8 gubernatorial election. They discussed issues including whether Tokyo should try to host the 2016 Summer Olympics. (Kyodo)

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