Japanese mayor apologizes for ‘indiscreet’ rendezvous with city official

TL;DR Maebashi Mayor Akira Ogawa apologized for spending time at hotels with a senior city official, denying an affair but acknowledging her actions caused misunderstanding. She will consult others about whether to continue serving as mayor.

by SkyInJapan

8 comments
  1. Ogawa said she had met with the official at hotels at least 10 times since February, but denied having an affair with the official.

    Umm… what?!?

  2. “Skinship” is a longtime tradition of communication in Japan. It allows them to probe below the surface without the need for words . . . some sounds are ok though.

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