Governor Of Tokyo: Head of government of Tokyo

The Governor of Tokyo (東京都知事, Tokyo-To Chiji) is the head of government of Tokyo.

In 1943, the position was created.

Governor of Tokyo
東京都知事
Governor Of Tokyo: Head of government of Tokyo
Flag of Tokyo
Governor Of Tokyo: Head of government of Tokyo
Standard of the Governor
Incumbent
Yuriko Koike

since 1 August 2016
Tokyo Metropolitan Government
StyleGovernor (informal)
The Honourable (formal)
ResidenceTokyo Governor's Mansion (until 2014)
AppointerDirect election
Term lengthFour years, no term limit
PrecursorGovernor of Edo Prefecture
Governor of Tokyo Prefecture
Mayor of Tokyo
FormationMay 3, 1947; 76 years ago (1947-05-03)
DeputyLieutenant Governors of Tokyo

Background

Candidates must be a citizen of Japan and be a resident of Tokyo for more than three months, and must be over the age of 30. Candidates must also put up three million yen to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, which will only be returned if they receive at least 10% of the votes.

List (since 1947)

References

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