Governor Koike Yuriko Projected To Win Second Term

Governor Koike Yuriko projected to win second term

Tokyo Governor Koike Yuriko is poised to lead the capital through another four years. Ballot-counting is still underway in Sunday's election, which was shaped by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

In an interview soon after NHK projected her victory, Koike made fighting the virus her most urgent priority.

Tokyo Governor Koike Projected Win Second Term

Tokyo Governor Koike projected win second term

Tokyo Governor Koike Yuriko is projected to win a second term following Sunday's vote. Koike has made an online address.

Koike said, "I would like to extend my heartfelt appreciation for the support that has been given to me. This will be an important second term for me. I feel the heavy responsibility. "

Contraction Projected For Japan 1st Quarter

Contraction projected for Japan 1st quarter

Analysts believe Japan's GDP shrank in the January-March quarter due to the effects of the coronavirus outbreak.

Ten private research institutes project annualized growth rates of between minus 3.5 percent and minus 6.5 percent.