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Kimi Onoda Faces Allegations of Illegally Operating a Second Campaign Office
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· September 2, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points It may have played a role in coordinating a 2022 election campaign. The office in question is reportedly located in Setouchi, Okayama Prefecture.
Election-law controversy surrounds a government minister. Evidence includes expenses and social media activity. This information suggests an office may have been used for campaign purposes without being declared.
The office in question is reportedly located in Setouchi, Okayama Prefecture. It may have played a role in coordinating a 2022 election campaign.
Further details about the allegations are available from the source that initially reported the story, which cites testimony from local officials as part of its evidence.
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Category: government Published: September 2, 2026 Source: Tokyo Weekender Reading time: 1 min
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