Japanese PM humbled by poll

Tokyo - The Japanese Prime Minister, Mr Keizo Obuchi, "humbly" admitted his disappointment yesterday after Tokyo voters elected…

Tokyo - The Japanese Prime Minister, Mr Keizo Obuchi, "humbly" admitted his disappointment yesterday after Tokyo voters elected an outspoken nationalist and critic of the US as governor of the capital.

Mr Shintaro Ishihara, a popular author who frequently also offends China, won with 30.2 per cent of the vote, far ahead of his nearest rival.