Nagoya voters back Kawamura for fifth term as mayor

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Nagoya Mayor Takashi Kawamura is doused in water by supporters after winning a fifth term in Sunday's election. | KYODO
Kyodo
Apr 26, 2021
Nagoya – Nagoya Mayor Takashi Kawamura was elected in Sunday’s mayoral election for the fifth time despite being embroiled in a controversial political battle with the local governor.
Kawamura, 72, was challenged by Toshiaki Yokoi, a former city assembly member who is backed by the ruling Liberal Democratic Party and its coalition partner Komeito, as well as the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and the Democratic Party for the People.

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