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Governor of Tokyo
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The Governor of Tokyo (東京都知事, Tokyo-To Chiji) is the head of government of Tokyo. In 1943, the position was created.
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Governor of Tokyo
東京都知事 | |
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Tokyo Metropolitan Government | |
Style | Governor (informal) The Honourable (formal) |
Residence | Tokyo Governor's Mansion (until 2014) |
Appointer | Direct election |
Term length | Four years, no term limit |
Precursor | Governor of Edo Prefecture Governor of Tokyo Prefecture Mayor of Tokyo |
Formation | May 3, 1947; 77 years ago (1947-05-03) |
Deputy | Lieutenant Governors of Tokyo |
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