Koumei Yamaguchi Representative to Governor Koike Substantial Support Tokyo Governor Election June 16 15:55
Regarding the Tokyo Governor's election announced on the 18th, Komeito's representative, Yamaguchi, did not give recommendation or support to Governor Koike, but indicated that he would substantially support him.
At a press conference, the Komeito representative Yamaguchi revealed that he spoke on the phone with Governor Koike, who is expressing his candidacy for the Tokyo governor's election, on the night of the 15th.
He also said, "Governor Koike does not ask political parties for endorsement or support, so he respected his intentions and told that he would not endorse or endorse the Komeito."
On the other hand, he said, "Since there are concrete accumulations in the metropolitan government so far, I would like to attach importance to continuity. I can not expect anything other than Governor Koike, so I will practically support you," he said.