Outgoing Tokyo Gov. Shintaro Ishihara gestures while speaking to the press around 11 a.m. Friday in front of his house in Ota Ward, Tokyo.

The future of Tokyo's many initiatives, which have been led by outgoing Tokyo Gov. Shintaro Ishihara, is attracting attention in the wake of his surprise announcement that he would resign from the post. (Oct.27) [More...]

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