Former Yokohama mayor embroiled in harassment scandal to seek reelection
Former Mayor Takeharu Yamanaka resigned on Sept. 7 after a senior city official accused him of power harassment.
Former Mayor Takeharu Yamanaka resigned on Sept. 7 after a senior city official accused him of power harassment.
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