They have no idea that their city is losing competitiveness and attractiveness compared with other cities in Asia or elsewhere. You vowed to fix Tokyo's finances by the fiscal year ending 2003. I'm pretty sure I can do it. It may require some pain, like giving up some of our welfare programs. The recovery of the national economy is a big factor for Tokyo's finances, but Tokyo can be a trigger for the national economy too.
Japanese voters seem to prefer strong leaders in local government.
Power is still very centralized in Japan, unfortunately. It will take a long time before that administrative system and value system change. Besides shaking up domestic politics, your opinions are causing waves overseas. After you took office, you sent a letter to the mayor of Beijing, which is the sister city of Tokyo. I have not received any response.