Tokyo governor election: Battle between two top female politicians and why it matters
The race to become the next governor of Tokyo has begun. Veteran incumbent Yuriko Koike is challenged by opposition figure Renho – two prominent women in Japan’s heavily male-dominated political sphere. CNA's East Asia Tonight takes a deep dive into the dynamics of the upcoming election with Tomohiko Taniguchi, a specially appointed professor at the University of Tsukuba.
The race to become the next governor of Tokyo has begun. Veteran incumbent Yuriko Koike is challenged by opposition figure Renho – two prominent women in Japan’s heavily male-dominated political sphere. CNA's East Asia Tonight takes a deep dive into the dynamics of the upcoming election with Tomohiko Taniguchi, a specially appointed professor at the University of Tsukuba.