Tokyo Gov. Koike launches new party

Tokyo Gov. Koike launches new party

Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike announces the launch of a new national-level political party at a press conference in Tokyo on Sept. 27, 2017, prior to the upcoming general election. Koike pledged to "reset Japan" with her "Kibo no To" -- meaning a party of hope. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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