November 30, 2021

Policy Speech by the Governor of Tokyo, Koike Yuriko, at the Fourth Regular Session of the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly, 2021

In opening the fourth regular session of the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly in 2021, I wish to relate my basic stance on future metropolitan administration.

1. Restoring Tokyo’s economy and achieving growth beyond that

• Shore up preparations and place Tokyo’s economy on the path to recovery
• Eliminating Japan’s structural issues

2. Strengthening crisis management systems to build a safe and secure Tokyo

• Response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)
• Reviewing damage estimates for a major earthquake that directly strikes Tokyo
• Protecting the citizens of Tokyo from flood damage
• Acceleration of utility pole removal

3. Realizing a sustainable recovery by leveraging decarbonization and digitalization

• Urban development that looks to the future
• Realization of “Carbon Half” by 2030
• Create a virtuous circle of the environment and economy
• Promotion of digital transformation

4. Building a society free of barriers on all levels

• For the smiles of children
• Toward revision of the Comprehensive Plan for Promotion of Gender Equality
• Building a society that values mutual support
• Abilympics 2021 Japan and National Skills Competition held in Tokyo
• Creating a dynamic Tokyo through culture and the arts

5. Policy roll-out and organization

6. Closing remarks

This article is also available in other languages. (日本語／中文／한국어)