Koike aiming to secure majority in Tokyo assembly

Koike aiming to secure majority in Tokyo assembly

Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike meets with reporters in the capital on Feb. 6, 2017, a day after the incumbent candidate, backed by Koike, won a fifth term in the mayoral election for Chiyoda Ward, defeating two newcomers including one supported by the Liberal Democratic Party. It has been reported that Koike is considering fielding more than 60 candidates in a Tokyo metropolitan assembly election in the summer to secure an overall majority. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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