Tokyo Gov. Inose announces resignation

TOKYO, Japan - Tokyo Gov. Naoki Inose bows in apology during a press conference at the metropolitan government hall in Tokyo on Dec. 19, 2013. Inose announced his resignation over his receiving of 50 million yen in cash from hospital operator Tokushukai, which is mired in vote-buying allegations involving a Diet member.

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