Policy Speech by Governor of Tokyo, Shintaro Ishihara at the Fourth Regular Session of the Metropolitan Assembly, 2002

Introduction

1 Acceleration of Countermeasures for air pollution

*Just recognition of environmental problems

*Response to the air pollution litigation

*Tokyo's approach to countering air pollution

*Achieving smooth road traffic

2 Strong ties between major cities

*Partnerships with major Japanese cities

*Coordination with major cities around the world

3 Policy developments for the next leap forward

*Strategic policy in metropolitan structual reform

*Developing new cultures

*Using existing housing for a better living environment

*Emergency measures for supporting industries of Tokyo

*United response to the bank tax litigation

4 In Tough Social Situations