New party of Tokyo Gov. Koike's ally to field dozens of candidates

New party of Tokyo Gov. Koike's ally to field dozens of candidates

Independent House of Representatives lawmaker Masaru Wakasa (R) shakes hands with his close ally Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike at his political academy in Tokyo on Sept. 16, 2017. Wakasa said Sept. 20 on a radio program that a new party he and former Japanese Environment Minister Goshi Hosono are launching will field several dozen candidates from the academy in an upcoming general election, which is expected on Oct. 22. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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