Ishihara clinches Tokyo gubernatorial race

Ishihara clinches Tokyo gubernatorial race

Ishihara clinches Tokyo gubernatorial race Shintaro Ishihara, an outspoken nationalist writer and former lawmaker, is all smiles as he leaves his Tokyo residence April 11 night after he was assured of victory in the hotly contested gubernatorial election in Tokyo. The 66-year-old former transport minister had an unbeatable lead over 18 other candidates, including high-profile candidates backed by political parties.

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