Tokyo governor resigns over spending scandal

By Afp, Tokyo
15 June 2016, 18:00 PM
UPDATED 15 June 2016, 23:58 PM

The governor of Tokyo resigned over spending public money on lavish hotels and spa trips. Unpopular Yoichi Masuzoe fell on his sword just hours before facing a no-confidence vote, making him the city's second governor to quit since Tokyo was named host of the 2020 Olympics games.