Women's groups call for Osaka Gov. Yokoyama's resignation

Women's groups call for Osaka Gov. Yokoyama's resignation

OSAKA, Japan - Women's groups march on the main street of Osaka's Chuo Ward on Nov. 1, demanding Osaka Gov. Knock Yokoyama step down over his involvement in a high-profile sexual harassment case. His accuser, a 21-year-old college student, earlier in the day increased her demand for compensation to 15 million yen from 12 million yen. Yokoyama, 67, chose not to challenge her demand during the final hearing of the case at the Osaka District Court in October.

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