A former Japanese mayor, Hideo Kojima, has been elected as a town councillor in Gifu Prefecture. The decision follows a 99-year-old investigation into allegations of sexual harassment dating back to March 2018. Officials confirmed Kojima was elected second among ten candidates. The allegations included touching colleagues’ breasts and buttocks, prompting significant public reaction. The council is currently reviewing the situation and its implications for the town’s governance.
Credits: News – South China Morning Post