Tokyo governor steps down over political funds scandal

Tokyo governor steps down over political funds scandal

Tokyo Gov. Yoichi Masuzoe speaks about the reason for his resignation before the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly on June 15, 2016. Earlier that day, the 67-year-old governor submitted his resignation over a political funds scandal. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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