Ishihara leaves office

Ishihara leaves office

TOKYO, Japan - Tokyo Vice Gov. Naoki Inose is surrounded by reporters at the metropolitan government hall in Tokyo on Oct. 31, 2012. With the resignation of Shintaro Ishihara taking effect the same day, Inose will take over as governor on Nov. 1. An election to pick Ishihara's successor is scheduled for Dec. 16.

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