Yokoyama reelected Osaka governor

Osaka incumbent Gov. Knock Yokoyama (C), flanked by his wife Eiko (R), raises his hands in celebration April 11 after securing a second four-year term as Osaka governor. Yokoyama, 67, a comedian by profession and a four-time House of Councillors member, easily beat eight contestants in the gubernatorial race.

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