TOKYO -- Taro Kono, Japan's minister for administrative and regulatory reform who is regarded as a likely future candidate for prime minister, on Monday signaled that he in fact wants to seek the top job down the road.
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Japan reform chief Kono voices hope to be prime minister
Looking to Junichiro Koizumi, he pledges to stay true to his policy convictions
Taro Kono, minister for administrative reform, has drawn attention as a potential candidate for the top post. (Photo by Kento Awashima)
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