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Kojima's Election Sparks Outrage Amid Harassment Allegations
9/8/2025
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Story summary
- Hideo Kojima resigned as mayor in March 2024 amid 99 sexual harassment allegations.
- Accusations included inappropriate touching of a colleague.
- On September 8, 2025, he was elected town councillor in Gifu, placing second among ten candidates.
- His election has provoked online outrage, with many questioning voter judgment.
- Kojima asserted the results reflect residents' trust, urging silence on harassment claims.
