Tokyo Gov. Masuzoe submits resignation over political funds scandal

Tokyo Gov. Masuzoe submits resignation over political funds scandal

Tokyo Gov. Yoichi Masuzoe (2nd from R) heads to a plenary session of the metropolitan assembly on June 15, 2016. Masuzoe submitted his resignation over a political funds scandal, after repeatedly refusing to step down. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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