This week, staff reporter Ryusei Takahashi and domestic news head Kanako Takahara discuss the field of candidates,  incumbent Yuriko Koike's chances for reelection and the effects of COVID-19 on the campaign. Hosted by Oscar Boyd.

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As race to govern Tokyo kicks off, Olympics and coronavirus top agenda (Ryusei Takahashi, The Japan Times)

Koike’s first term as Tokyo governor: Eventful, but little to show for it (Ryusei Takahashi, The Japan Times)

Tokyo gubernatorial candidates face off in first joint news conference (Ryusei Takahashi, The Japan Times)

Great expectations: Has Koike delivered on parenting, gender and climate? (Ryusei Takahashi, The Japan Times)

More on the 2020 Tokyo election (The Japan Times)

Photo by Ryusei Takahashi