Ishihara clinches Tokyo gubernatorial race-2

Ishihara clinches Tokyo gubernatorial race-2

Shintaro Ishihara, an outspoken nationalist writer and former lawmaker, waves to supporters April 11 night clinching victory in the hotly contested gubernatorial election in Tokyo. The 66-year-old former transport minister beat 18 other candidates, including high-profile candidates backed by political parties.

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