LDP's Koike to run for Tokyo governor even without party's support

LDP's Koike to run for Tokyo governor even without party's support

Liberal Democratic Party lawmaker Yuriko Koike ends a press conference at the Diet in Tokyo on July 6, 2016. The 63-year-old former defense minister formally announced she will run for Tokyo governor even if she cannot get the LDP's endorsement, possibly splitting the ruling party in the gubernatorial election set for July 31. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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