Chiba Gov. Kensaku Morita won a third four-year term in Sunday’s gubernatorial election, beating three independent newcomers. The 67-year-old actor-turned-
CHIBA – Chiba Gov. Kensaku Morita won a third four-year term in Sunday’s gubernatorial election, beating three independent newcomers.
The 67-year-old actor-turned-governor and former House of Representatives member highlighted his success in promoting two locations in the prefecture as venues for some sports during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics. He also vowed during the campaign to maintain low tolls on an expressway across Tokyo Bay.
“For the next four years, I’ll do my best with my experience and political expertise I have gained so far,” Morita said after the outcome of the election was released.
