Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike is riding a wave of popularity thanks to her efforts to bring the coronavirus under control, putting her on course to win re-election when voters cast their ballots on July 5.In late March, when the central government was still hesitating about declaring a state of emergency due to fears it could tank the economy, Koike issued a call for Tokyoites to stay at home on weekends and avoid nightclubs and hostess bars, where clusters of infections had popped up.Making frequent appearances in televised and livestreamed press conferences, she popularized the "3 C's" -- confi…READ FULL ARTICLE
