Miyazaki governor rules out running in lower house election

Miyazaki governor rules out running in lower house election

MIYAZAKI, Japan - Miyazaki Gov. Hideo Higashikokubaru speaks to reporters about his intention not to run in the next House of Representatives election at the prefectural office in the city of Miyazaki on Oct. 6. Higashikokubaru's possible bid for a seat in the lower house had drawn national interest.

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