Tokyo Governor Yoichi Masuzoe public hearing

Tokyo Governor Yoichi Masuzoe summoned to public hearing

Beleaguered Gov. Yoichi Masuzoe of Tokyo is summoned to a public hearing of an investigative committee of the Metropolitan Assembly at Tokyo City Hall on Monday, June 13, 2016. (All photos by Natsuki Sakai/AFLO)

Tokyo Governor Yoichi Masuzoe summoned to public hearing

Despite growing public calls for Masuzoe to step down for his improper but not illegal spending of political funds and tax payers money, the 67-year-old governor seems determined to cling to his post by repeating apologies.

Tokyo Governor Yoichi Masuzoe summoned to public hearing
Even party supporters are turning against Masuzoe though.