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.
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