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{{Short description|Head of government of Tokyo}}
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The {{nihongo|'''Infinity Vandalism with many IPs'''|東京とうきょう都知事とちじ|Tokyo-To Chiji}} is the head of government of [[Tokyo]].
The {{nihongo|'''Governor of Tokyo'''|東京とうきょう都知事とちじ|Tōkyō-To Chiji}} is the head of government of [[Tokyo]].


In 1943, upon the unification of Tokyo City and Tokyo Prefecture, the position of Governor was created. The current title was adopted in 1947 due to the enactment of the Local Autonomy Law.
In 1943, upon the unification of Tokyo City and Tokyo Prefecture, the position of Governor was created. The current title was adopted in 1947 due to the enactment of the Local Autonomy Law.


==Overview==
==Overview==
The Governor of Tokyo is the head of the [[Tokyo Metropolitan Government]], and is elected by the citizens of [[Tokyo|Tokyo Metropolis]]. The election is held every four years, the most recent one being the [[2020 Tokyo gubernatorial election]].
The Governor of Tokyo is the head of the [[Tokyo Metropolitan Government]], and is elected by the citizens of [[Tokyo|Tokyo Metropolis]] every four years, most recently in the [[2020 Tokyo gubernatorial election]].


As [[Tokyo]] has the largest economy and population in the country, the Governor's policies can greatly affect national affairs, giving them significant influence in the country. This also gives the Governor's voice in the National Governors' Association more weight. The annual budget of [[Tokyo]] is about 13 trillion yen, 10 times more than other prefectures and comparable to the national budget of [[Indonesia]]. The Governor of Tokyo Metropolis is said to have a great deal of influence in the [[Economy of Japan|national economy]] as well.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.worldometers.info/gdp/gdp-by-country/|title=GDP by Country - Worldometer|website=www.worldometers.info}}</ref> In addition, the [[Tokyo Metropolitan Government]] has more than 160,000 employees, making it by far the largest in the country.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/35b483830750f0f624927f80ffb9e945338b4158|title=予算よさん13兆ちょう円えん、職員しょくいん16万まん人にん…東京とうきょう都知事とちじの権力けんりょくと影響えいきょう力りょく（THE PAGE）|website=Yahoo!ニュース}}</ref>
As [[Tokyo]] has the largest economy and population in the country, government policies can greatly affect national affairs, giving a governor significant influence in the country and a louder voice in the National Governors' Association.
The annual budget of [[Tokyo]] is about 13 trillion yen, ten times that of other prefectures and comparable to the national budget of [[Indonesia]], so a governor also has a great deal of influence in the [[Economy of Japan|national economy]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.worldometers.info/gdp/gdp-by-country/|title=GDP by Country - Worldometer|website=www.worldometers.info}}</ref> The [[Tokyo Metropolitan Government]] has more than 160,000 employees, making it by far Japan's largest employer.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/35b483830750f0f624927f80ffb9e945338b4158|title=予算よさん13兆ちょう円えん、職員しょくいん16万まん人にん…東京とうきょう都知事とちじの権力けんりょくと影響えいきょう力りょく（THE PAGE）|website=Yahoo!ニュース}}</ref>


==Qualifications==
==Qualifications==
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.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Fukada |first=Takahiro |date=February 8, 2011 |title=The second-most powerful job |url=https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2011/02/08/reference/the-second-most-powerful-job/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161201213927/http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2011/02/08/reference/the-second-most-powerful-job/#.WECYnOTP1mM |archive-date=December 1, 2016 |access-date=November 12, 2022 |website=The Japan Times}}</ref>
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.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Fukada |first=Takahiro |date=February 8, 2011 |title=The second-most powerful job |url=https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2011/02/08/reference/the-second-most-powerful-job/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161201213927/http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2011/02/08/reference/the-second-most-powerful-job/#.WECYnOTP1mM |archive-date=December 1, 2016 |access-date=November 12, 2022 |website=The Japan Times}}</ref>


==List==
==List of governors of Tokyo Metropolis==
{{Main|Tokyo Metropolitan Government#Governor}}
{{Main|Tokyo Metropolitan Government#Governor}}


=== Appointed governors of Tokyo Prefecture (1869–1943) ===
=== Appointed, Tokyo Prefecture (1869–1943) ===
*[[Karasumaru Mitsue]] (1868)
*[[Karasumaru Mitsue]] (1868)
*[[Ōki Takatō]] (1868–1869)
*[[Ōki Takatō]] (1868–1869)
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*[[Koizuka Ryū]] (1898)
*[[Koizuka Ryū]] (1898)
*[[Baron]] [[Senge Takatomi]] (1898–1908)
*[[Baron]] [[Senge Takatomi]] (1898–1908)
*[[Abe Hiroshi (governor)]] (1908–1912, 1st time)
*[[Hiroshi Abe (governor)]] (1908–1912, 1st time)
*Abe Hiroshi (1919–1921, 2nd time)
*Hiroshi Abe (1919–1921, 2nd time)
*[[Usami Katsuo]] (1921–1925)
*[[Usami Katsuo]] (1921–1925)


=== Appointed governors of Tokyo Metropolis (1943–1947) ===
=== Appointed, Tokyo Metropolis (1943–1947) ===
*[[Shigeo Ōdachi]] (1943–1944)
*[[Shigeo Ōdachi]] (1943–1944)
*[[Toshizō Nishio]] (1944–1945)
*[[Toshizō Nishio]] (1944–1945)
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*[[Kazumi Iinuma]] (1947)
*[[Kazumi Iinuma]] (1947)


=== Elected governors of Tokyo Metropolis (1947–present) ===
=== Elected, Tokyo Metropolis (1947–''present'') ===
* [[Seiichiro Yasui]] (1947–1959)
* [[Seiichiro Yasui]] (1947–1959)
* [[Ryotaro Azuma]] (1959–1967)
* [[Ryotaro Azuma]] (1959–1967)
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* [[Naoki Inose]] (2012–2013)
* [[Naoki Inose]] (2012–2013)
* [[Yōichi Masuzoe]] (2014–2016)
* [[Yōichi Masuzoe]] (2014–2016)
* [[Yuriko Koike]] (2016–present)
* [[Yuriko Koike]] (2016–''present'')


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Governors of Japanese prefectures|Tokyo Metropolis]]
[[Category:Governors of Japanese prefectures|Tokyo Metropolis]]
[[Category:Lists of Japanese politicians|Tokyo Metropolis]]
[[Category:Lists of Japanese politicians|Tokyo Metropolis]]
[[Category:Lists of governors in Asia]]

Latest revision as of 07:52, 3 May 2024

Governor of Tokyo
東京とうきょう都知事とちじ
Flag of Tokyo
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; 77 years ago (1947-05-03)
First holderSeiichiro Yasui
DeputyLieutenant Governors of Tokyo

The Governor of Tokyo (東京とうきょう都知事とちじ, Tōkyō-To Chiji) is the head of government of Tokyo.

In 1943, upon the unification of Tokyo City and Tokyo Prefecture, the position of Governor was created. The current title was adopted in 1947 due to the enactment of the Local Autonomy Law.

Overview[edit]

The Governor of Tokyo is the head of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, and is elected by the citizens of Tokyo Metropolis every four years, most recently in the 2020 Tokyo gubernatorial election.

As Tokyo has the largest economy and population in the country, government policies can greatly affect national affairs, giving a governor significant influence in the country and a louder voice in the National Governors' Association.

The annual budget of Tokyo is about 13 trillion yen, ten times that of other prefectures and comparable to the national budget of Indonesia, so a governor also has a great deal of influence in the national economy.[1] The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has more than 160,000 employees, making it by far Japan's largest employer.[2]

Qualifications[edit]

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.[3]

List[edit]

Main article: Tokyo Metropolitan Government § Governor

Appointed, Tokyo Prefecture (1869–1943)[edit]

Appointed, Tokyo Metropolis (1943–1947)[edit]

Elected, Tokyo Metropolis (1947–present)[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "GDP by Country - Worldometer". www.worldometers.info.
  2. ^ "予算よさん13兆ちょう円えん、職員しょくいん16万まん人にん…東京とうきょう都知事とちじの権力けんりょくと影響えいきょう力りょく（THE PAGE）". Yahoo!ニュース.
  3. ^ Fukada, Takahiro (February 8, 2011). "The second-most powerful job". The Japan Times. Archived from the original on December 1, 2016. Retrieved November 12, 2022.
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