Kanagawa approves limiting governor's tenure, 1st in Japan

Kanagawa approves limiting governor's tenure, 1st in Japan

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Members of the Kanagawa prefectural assembly vote on Oct. 12 for an ordinance limiting the prefectural governor's tenure to three four-year terms. According to the prefecture, it is the first ordinance in Japan explicitly setting a term limit. (Kyodo)

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