GINAN, Gifu -- The mayor of this central Japan town on Feb. 28 announced his intention to resign after an investigative committee confirmed he had sexually harassed female staff at least 99 times.

Ginan, Gifu Prefecture, Mayor Hideo Kojima, 74, is expected to submit his letter of resignation as early as Feb. 29, and leave his post on March 5.

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[–] 27 points 2 years ago (1 child)
  • [–] 14 points 2 years ago

    He's got 99 problems and well...

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  • [–] 5 points 2 years ago

    < insert 99 problems joke>

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  • [–] 5 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

    Wow, this is a promising step forward.

    Good to hear

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  • [–] 4 points 2 years ago

    japan seems kinda messed up.

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