Mayor of Nanjō City Ends Press Conference After 2 Minutes, Saying He Will “Examine the Details” After Receiving a Recommendation From a Third-Party Committee to “Resign”

Following the submission of a report by a third-party committee investigating harassment issues within the city hall of Nanjō City, Okinawa Prefecture, Mayor Furuya Kageharu held a press conference at City Hall on the 16th and read out a statement saying, "We take the recommendations seriously, carefully examine their contents, and will respond in consultation with lawyers."