Shizuoka Gov. Kawakatsu's resignation

Shizuoka Gov. Kawakatsu's resignation

Shizuoka Gov. Heita Kawakatsu (L) submits his letter of resignation to Kimihiko Nakazawa, chairman of the prefectural assembly, in the central Japan city of Shizuoka on April 10, 2024, following a backlash over his belittling comments about farmers and vegetable sellers.

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