Policy Speech by the Governor of Tokyo, Shintaro Ishihara, at the First Regular Session of the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly, 2007

1. Pursuing Reforms are Our Strengths

• Carry on the accomplishments of reform to the next four years
• A close look at Tokyo in ten years

2. The Realization of Tokyo as a Pleasant Metropolis of Clear Skies and Greenery

• Change Tokyo by doubling the amount of greenery
• Realizing an effective and comfortable metropolis and restoring clean air
• Leading the world with the best policies against global warming

3. Development of New Policies with an Outlook towards the Future

• Securing safety and security for Tokyo residents
• Realization of a society in which both children and the aged can live healthy and active lives
• Stimulating Tokyo's potential
• The great potential of the Tama and island areas
• Strengthening the metropolitan government's system of implementation

4. Manifesting the power of a metropolis