Mayor Maki Takubo of Ito City, located in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, has indicated her intention to appear before a council committee on the 13th of this month. This hearing will focus on allegations concerning her academic credentials, specifically claims of academic fraud.
The council’s investigative committee, known as a ‘Hyakujō’ committee, is tasked with examining serious issues related to governance and public trust. The allegations against Mayor Takubo have raised concerns within the community about the integrity of local leadership.
Source: www3.nhk.or.jp