1. Governor Sugimoto Tatsuji of Fukui Prefecture has announced his resignation due to sexual harassment allegations.
2. An improper text message from Governor Sugimoto was reported by a prefectural employee in April 2025.
3. During the investigation into the claim, additional employees came forward with similar accusations of sexual harassment, leading to Governor Sugimoto's resignation and apology for his actions.
2. An improper text message from Governor Sugimoto was reported by a prefectural employee in April 2025.
3. During the investigation into the claim, additional employees came forward with similar accusations of sexual harassment, leading to Governor Sugimoto's resignation and apology for his actions.
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In April 2025, Fukui Prefecture Governor Sugimoto Tatsuji resigned following sexual harassment allegations. An initial improper text message led to an investigation, during which more employees reported similar incidents of sexual harassment. The governor apologized for his actions and stepped
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251125_20/#summary
Date: Nov. 25, 2025
Notes: 2025-11-25
Created: 2025/11/26 06:40
Updated: 2025/12/07 21:35
Last Read: 2025/11/26 07:47