New party of Tokyo Gov. Koike's ally to be formed by Sept. 28

New party of Tokyo Gov. Koike's ally to be formed by Sept. 28

Combined file photo shows former Japanese Environment Minister Goshi Hosono (L), who left the main opposition Democratic Party in August 2017, and independent House of Representatives lawmaker Masaru Wakasa, a close ally of Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike. Hosono and Wakasa have reached a broad agreement to launch a new party by Sept. 28, when the extraordinary Diet session is convened, according to sources close to them. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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