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Hyogo Gov. Saito

KOBE, Japan, Nov. 27 Kyodo - Hyogo Gov. Motohiko Saito attends a press conference on Nov. 27, 2024, at the prefectural office in the western Japan city of Kobe, amid growing accusation that he violated the election law by involving a public relations agency to run his social media campaign in the gubernatorial race. Saito was reelected in the Nov. 17 election despite losing his job over abuse of power allegations. (Kyodo)

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Complaint against Hyogo gov. over gubernatorial election campaign

Reelected Hyogo Gov. Motohiko Saito meets the press at the prefectural government headquarters in Kobe, western Japan, on Dec. 2, 2024, after a professor and lawyer said earlier in the day they have together submitted a letter of complaint against the governor and the head of a public relations company, alleging a violation of election law during the November gubernatorial election.

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Hyogo Gov. Saito

Hyogo Gov. Motohiko Saito attends a press conference on Nov. 27, 2024, at the prefectural office in the western Japan city of Kobe, amid growing accusation that he violated the election law by involving a public relations agency to run his social media campaign in the gubernatorial race. Saito was reelected in the Nov. 17 election despite losing his job over abuse of power allegations.

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Hyogo Gov. Saito

Hyogo Gov. Motohiko Saito attends a press conference on Nov. 27, 2024, at the prefectural office in the western Japan city of Kobe, amid growing accusation that he violated the election law by involving a public relations agency to run his social media campaign in the gubernatorial race. Saito was reelected in the Nov. 17 election despite losing his job over abuse of power allegations.

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Hyogo Gov. Saito

Hyogo Gov. Motohiko Saito attends a press conference on Nov. 27, 2024, at the prefectural office in the western Japan city of Kobe, amid growing accusation that he violated the election law by involving a public relations agency to run his social media campaign in the gubernatorial race. Saito was reelected in the Nov. 17 election despite losing his job over abuse of power allegations.

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Hyogo Gov. Saito

Hyogo Gov. Motohiko Saito attends a press conference on Nov. 27, 2024, at the prefectural office in the western Japan city of Kobe, amid growing accusation that he violated the election law by involving a public relations agency to run his social media campaign in the gubernatorial race. Saito was reelected in the Nov. 17 election despite losing his job over abuse of power allegations.

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Reelected Hyogo Gov. Saito

KOBE, Japan, Nov. 19 Kyodo - Hyogo Gov. Motohiko Saito speaks at his inauguration press conference at the prefectural government headquarters in Kobe on Nov. 19, 2024, two days after being reelected in the western Japan prefecture's gubernatorial election. The election was held after Saito lost his position over power abuse accusations. (Kyodo)

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Hyogo gubernatorial election

KOBE, Japan, Nov. 18 Kyodo - Former Hyogo Gov. Motohiko Saito speaks in Kobe on Nov. 17, 2024, after securing reelection in the western Japan prefecture's gubernatorial election. The election was held after he lost his position over power abuse accusations. (Kyodo)

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[Breaking News]Reelected Hyogo Gov. Saito attends office

KOBE, Japan, Nov. 19 Kyodo - Hyogo Gov. Motohiko Saito bows in apology to prefectural government officials during his inauguration ceremony in Kobe on Nov. 19, 2024, his first day in office after being reelected in the western Japan prefecture's gubernatorial election on Nov. 17. The election was held after he lost his position over power abuse accusations. (Kyodo)

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Reelected Hyogo Gov. Saito

KOBE, Japan, Nov. 19 Kyodo - Hyogo Gov. Motohiko Saito speaks at his inauguration press conference at the prefectural government headquarters in Kobe on Nov. 19, 2024, two days after being reelected in the western Japan prefecture's gubernatorial election. The election was held after Saito lost his position over power abuse accusations. (Kyodo)

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Reelected Hyogo Gov. Saito

Hyogo Gov. Motohiko Saito speaks at his inauguration press conference at the prefectural government headquarters in Kobe on Nov. 19, 2024, two days after being reelected in the western Japan prefecture's gubernatorial election. The election was held after Saito lost his position over power abuse accusations.

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Reelected Hyogo Gov. Saito

Hyogo Gov. Motohiko Saito speaks at his inauguration press conference at the prefectural government headquarters in Kobe on Nov. 19, 2024, two days after being reelected in the western Japan prefecture's gubernatorial election. The election was held after Saito lost his position over power abuse accusations.

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Reelected Hyogo Gov. Saito

Hyogo Gov. Motohiko Saito speaks at his inauguration press conference at the prefectural government headquarters in Kobe on Nov. 19, 2024, two days after being reelected in the western Japan prefecture's gubernatorial election. The election was held after Saito lost his position over power abuse accusations.

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Reelected Hyogo Gov. Saito attends office

Hyogo Gov. Motohiko Saito bows in apology to prefectural government officials during his inauguration ceremony in Kobe on Nov. 19, 2024, his first day in office after being reelected in the western Japan prefecture's gubernatorial election on Nov. 17. The election was held after he lost his position over power abuse accusations.

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Reelected Hyogo Gov. Saito attends office

Hyogo Gov. Motohiko Saito addresses prefectural government officials at his inauguration ceremony in Kobe on Nov. 19, 2024, his first day in office after being reelected in the western Japan prefecture's gubernatorial election on Nov. 17, 2024. The election was held after he lost his position over power abuse accusations.

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Reelected Hyogo Gov. Saito attends office

Hyogo Gov. Motohiko Saito addresses prefectural government officials at his inauguration ceremony in Kobe on Nov. 19, 2024, his first day in office after being reelected in the western Japan prefecture's gubernatorial election on Nov. 17, 2024. The election was held after he lost his position over power abuse accusations.

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Reelected Hyogo Gov. Saito attends office

Hyogo Gov. Motohiko Saito (R) receives a bouquet of flowers during his inauguration ceremony attended by prefectural government officials in Kobe on Nov. 19, 2024, his first day in office after being reelected in the western Japan prefecture's gubernatorial election on Nov. 17. The election was held after he lost his position over power abuse accusations.

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Reelected Hyogo Gov. Saito attends office

Hyogo Gov. Motohiko Saito (L) receives a certificate of election from the election board at the prefectural government building in Kobe on Nov. 19, 2024, his first day in office after being reelected in the western Japan prefecture's gubernatorial election on Nov. 17. The election was held after he lost his position over power abuse accusations.

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Hyogo gubernatorial election

Former Hyogo Gov. Motohiko Saito (top) gives a stump speech in Kobe on Nov. 16, 2024, during his campaign for the western Japan prefecture's gubernatorial election.

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Hyogo gubernatorial election

Former Hyogo Gov. Motohiko Saito attends a press conference in Kobe on Nov. 18, 2024, after being reelected in the western Japan prefecture's gubernatorial election the previous day. The election was held after he lost his position over power abuse accusations.

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Hyogo gubernatorial election

Former Hyogo Gov. Motohiko Saito attends a press conference in Kobe on Nov. 18, 2024, after being reelected in the western Japan prefecture's gubernatorial election the previous day. The election was held after he lost his position over power abuse accusations.

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Hyogo gubernatorial election

Former Hyogo Gov. Motohiko Saito (C) leaves his campaign office in Kobe on Nov. 17, 2024, after securing reelection in the western Japan prefecture's gubernatorial election. The election was held after he lost his position over power abuse accusations.

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Hyogo gubernatorial election

Former Hyogo Gov. Motohiko Saito shakes hands with a supporter in Kobe on Nov. 17, 2024, after securing reelection in the western Japan prefecture's gubernatorial election. The election was held after he lost his position over power abuse accusations.

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Hyogo gubernatorial election

Former Hyogo Gov. Motohiko Saito speaks in Kobe on Nov. 17, 2024, after securing reelection in the western Japan prefecture's gubernatorial election. The election was held after he lost his position over power abuse accusations.

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Hyogo gubernatorial election

Former Hyogo Gov. Motohiko Saito speaks in Kobe on Nov. 17, 2024, after securing reelection in the western Japan prefecture's gubernatorial election. The election was held after he lost his position over power abuse accusations.

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Hyogo gubernatorial election

Former Hyogo Gov. Motohiko Saito bows in Kobe on Nov. 17, 2024, after securing reelection in the western Japan prefecture's gubernatorial election. The election was held after he lost his position over power abuse accusations.

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Hyogo gubernatorial election

Former Hyogo Gov. Motohiko Saito holds a bouquet in Kobe on Nov. 17, 2024, after securing reelection in the western Japan prefecture's gubernatorial election. The election was held after he lost his position over power abuse accusations.

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Hyogo gubernatorial election

Former Hyogo Gov. Motohiko Saito bows in Kobe on Nov. 17, 2024, after securing reelection in the western Japan prefecture's gubernatorial election. The election was held after he lost his position over power abuse accusations.

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Hyogo gubernatorial election

Former Hyogo Gov. Motohiko Saito holds a bouquet in Kobe on Nov. 17, 2024, after securing reelection in the western Japan prefecture's gubernatorial election. The election was held after he lost his position over power abuse accusations.

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[Breaking News]No-confidence motion against Hyogo governor adopted

KOBE, Japan, Sept. 19 Kyodo - Hyogo Gov. Motohiko Saito meets the press in Kobe, western Japan, on Sept. 19, 2024, after the prefectural assembly adopted a no-confidence motion against him over abuse of power allegations. The governor must either dissolve the assembly within 10 days or resign, or risk losing his position if he does neither. (Kyodo)

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No-confidence motion against Hyogo governor adopted

KOBE, Japan, Sept. 19 Kyodo - Hyogo Gov. Motohiko Saito meets the press in Kobe, western Japan, on Sept. 19, 2024, after the prefectural assembly adopted a no-confidence motion against him over abuse of power allegations. The governor must either dissolve the assembly within 10 days or resign, or risk losing his position if he does neither. (Kyodo)

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No-confidence motion against Hyogo governor adopted

Hyogo Gov. Motohiko Saito meets the press in Kobe, western Japan, on Sept. 19, 2024, after the prefectural assembly adopted a no-confidence motion against him over abuse of power allegations. The governor must either dissolve the assembly within 10 days or resign, or risk losing his position if he does neither.

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No-confidence motion against Hyogo governor adopted

Hyogo Gov. Motohiko Saito meets the press in Kobe, western Japan, on Sept. 19, 2024, after the prefectural assembly adopted a no-confidence motion against him over abuse of power allegations. The governor must either dissolve the assembly within 10 days or resign, or risk losing his position if he does neither.

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Football: Celebration of Vissel Kobe's J-League 1st title

Hiroshi Mikitani (R), chairman of Vissel Kobe, receives a bouquet from Hyogo Gov. Motohiko Saito in Kobe in the western Japan prefecture of Hyogo on Dec. 3, 2023, at a ceremony celebrating the football club's first J-League top-flight title.