Allegations of private misappropriation of political funds
Mr. Masuzoe held a press conference to explain for the fourth time
Tokyo governor Yoichi Masuzoe speaks during a regular news conference at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building on June 3, 2016, Tokyo, Japan. Masuzoe said that the results of a probe into his office's use of funds would be published on Monday 6th June and that he would provide answers to all of the allegations against him. Masuzoe is under pressure after it it became apparent that his office had used political funds for private purposes and to help him travel and entertain in luxury. (Photo by Rodrigo Reyes Marin/AFLO)