Getting the Inside Scoop on Tokyo's New Governor and Olympic Plans

Tokyo's former Governor Masuzoe outlined his economic vision to optimize the city as a special economic zone, focusing on drug development and ageing technologies over rapid liberalization. He also clarified the controversial National Stadium plans for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, reassuring the public that the Meiji Shrine's main park is unaffected, despite the huge scale of the new Meiji Jingu Gaien venue. The new stadium, while massive, replaces old structures and maximizes floor space with new facilities.