Yuriko Koike is going forward with her plans to become Tokyo's next governor. Is this a good strategy? And what will the LDP decide to do with a rogue candidate from their own camp? Host Timothy Langley and Michael Cucek discuss the possible outcomes. LDP’s Tokyo Chapter Puts Off Anointing Gubernatorial Pick Until After Upper House Election: http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2016/07/05/national/politics-diplomacy/ldps-tokyo-chapter-puts-off-anointing-gubernatorial-pick-upper-house-election/#.V3yZEeaLTeR Yuriko Koike Profile: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yuriko_Koike#Career_in_politics Subscribe to the Langley Esquire YouTube channel for more weekly videos! http://www.youtube.com/langleyesquire Tokyo on Fire is also available on: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tokyo-on-fire!/id981400702?mt=2 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/langleyesquire To learn more about Langley Esquire, visit our website: http://www.langleyesquire.com