Ex-Miyagi Gov. Asano mulls running in Tokyo governor race

Ex-Miyagi Gov. Asano mulls running in Tokyo governor race

TOKYO, Japan - Former Miyagi Gov. Shiro Asano speaks to reporters on Feb. 28 after announcing that he is considering a run for Tokyo governor in the Tokyo gubernatorial election in April to stop incumbent Gov. Shintaro Ishihara from getting a third four-year term. Asano served as governor of Miyagi for three terms through 2005.

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