Japan, some are finding unique ways to bridge the gap between farmers and consumers. The newly elected governor of tokyo toich chi masuzoe is gearing up to take office loiter this week. One of the priorities of his administration will be to repair the damage caused last year by the resignation of his predecessor. Translator the Peoples Trust in tokyos administration has been severely undermined by a scandal involving the previous governor. I will do my best to restore public trust. I must never forget im working for the people of tokyo. Masuzoe wants sub days Gubernatorial Election with more than 2. 1 million votes. He is a former Health Minister and has also worked as a tv commentator. Masuzoe will replace naoki inose, who resigned late last year over a money scandal. He has pledged to work with the metropolitan government and assembly to improve the capitals Social Security situation and its disaster preparedness. Translator i hope the new governor will build more retirement homes. I
The Ehime Maru Memorial Association held a ceremony Feb. 9 at Kakaako Waterfront Park, remembering those who lost their lives in the mid-ocean accident 23 years ago.
Gov. David Ige is in Japan for sister-state missions in Hiroshima and Yamaguchi Prefecture. Lt. Gov. Josh Green is acting governor until Ige returns to Hawaiʻi on Sept. 3.