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. The letter was just a ritual greeting in accordance with diplomatic protocol.