Staff writer
This year's Tokyo gubernatorial election may be unprecedented in terms of magnitude of public attention, unpredictability of outcome and possible broader implications.
The problem that could most seriously affect the lives of Tokyoites -- the capital's near-bankrupt financial status -- does not appear to be taking center stage as voters focus more on the candidates' personal appeal or character.
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