THE ASAHI SHIMBUN
September 19, 2024 at 18:33 JST
Hyogo Governor Motohiko Saito arrives at the floor of the Hyogo prefectural assembly in Kobe’s Chuo Ward on Sept. 19. (Seiya Hara)
KOBE—The Hyogo prefectural assembly on Sept. 19 passed a no-confidence motion against Motohiko Saito, the Hyogo governor accused of power harassment and corruption who may now be forced out of office. [Read More]
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