New party of Tokyo Gov. Koike's ally to field dozens of candidates

A new party envisioned by a lawmaker close to popular Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike plans to field several dozen candidates in an upcoming general election expected on Oct. 22, the lawmaker said Wednesday.Independent lawmaker Masaru Wakasa said he will choose candidates from a political academy he has founded. "I am considering a considerable number (of candidates)," no less than 50, he said on a radio program.Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who doubles as the chief of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, has apparently decided to dissolve the lower house later this month before the new party and oppo…READ FULL ARTICLE