Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike's performance over the past four years will be tested when she seeks re-election in the capital's gubernatorial election on July 5, but it is a race she is widely expected to win thanks to her name recognition and knack for sloganeering.A former Arabic interpreter and newscaster, Koike's political style during her first term has at times been described as "theatrical," with her marketing-heavy media strategy proving effective in keeping her front and center.In her frequent televised and livestreamed press conferences during the coronavirus crisis, Koike peppered her …READ FULL ARTICLE
