Campaigning for governor polls in Tokyo, 12 prefectures begins

Campaigning for governor polls in Tokyo, 12 prefectures begins

TOKYO, Japan - Manzo Yoshida, a former Adachi Ward mayor, makes an election campaign speech near Shinjuku Station in Tokyo on March 22 after filing his candidacy for the April 8 gubernatorial election. Yoshida is backed by the Japanese Communist Party.

Campaigning for governor races in Tokyo, 12 prefectures to begin

Campaigning for governor races in Tokyo, 12 prefectures to begin

TOKYO, Japan - Candidates contesting the Tokyo gubernatorial election in April attend a public debate in Nakano Ward, Tokyo on March 15 on the issue whether Tokyo should bid for the 2016 Summer Olympics. From L to R: architect Kisho Kurokawa, former Adachi Ward mayor Manzo Yoshida, former Miyagi Gov. Shiro Asano, and incumbent Shintaro Ishihara, who is running for a third four-year term. Campaigning for gubernatorial elections in Tokyo and 12 other prefectures is set to begin March 22.

Ishihara, challengers split over Olympics in election debate

Ishihara, challengers split over Olympics in election debate

TOKYO, Japan - Tokyo Gov. Shintaro Ishihara (R) and his three challengers -- (from L to R) renowned architect Kisho Kurokawa, former mayor of Tokyo's Adachi Ward Manzo Yoshida, and former Miyagi Gov. Shiro Asano -- attend the first public policy debate in Tokyo's Nakano Ward before the April 8 gubernatorial election. They discussed issues including whether Tokyo should try to host the 2016 Summer Olympics.

Ishihara, challengers split over Olympics in election debate

Ishihara, challengers split over Olympics in election debate

TOKYO, Japan - Tokyo Gov. Shintaro Ishihara (R) and his three challengers -- (from L to R) renowned architect Kisho Kurokawa, former mayor of Tokyo's Adachi Ward Manzo Yoshida, and former Miyagi Gov. Shiro Asano -- attend the first public policy debate in Tokyo's Nakano Ward before the April 8 gubernatorial election. They discussed issues including whether Tokyo should try to host the 2016 Summer Olympics. (Kyodo)

Campaigning for governor races in Tokyo, 12 prefectures to begin

Campaigning for governor races in Tokyo, 12 prefectures to begin

TOKYO, Japan - Candidates contesting the Tokyo gubernatorial election in April attend a public debate in Nakano Ward, Tokyo on March 15 on the issue whether Tokyo should bid for the 2016 Summer Olympics. From L to R: architect Kisho Kurokawa, former Adachi Ward mayor Manzo Yoshida, former Miyagi Gov. Shiro Asano, and incumbent Shintaro Ishihara, who is running for a third four-year term. Campaigning for gubernatorial elections in Tokyo and 12 other prefectures is set to begin March 22. (Kyodo)

Campaigning for governor polls in Tokyo, 12 prefectures begins

Campaigning for governor polls in Tokyo, 12 prefectures begins

TOKYO, Japan - Manzo Yoshida, a former Adachi Ward mayor, makes an election campaign speech near Shinjuku Station in Tokyo on March 22 after filing his candidacy for the April 8 gubernatorial election. Yoshida is backed by the Japanese Communist Party. (Kyodo)