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Toru Hashimoto
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Former Osaka mayor Toru Hashimoto is drawing attention in Japan amid a widening controversy around agriculture minister Shinjiro Yanase, who is alleged to have said he cut local budgets before taking office and to have used a shuttle bus irregularly. Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said the matter is under investigation, while the Tochigi election board said it advised caution over inquiries, and commentary continues across Japanese media.
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Former Osaka governor Toru Hashimoto is the subject of fresh speculation about a possible comeback in the Tokyo gubernatorial election. On a sports daily report, comedian Junji Takada and entertainer Emiko Uenuma are cited as people encouraging Hashimoto to run, reportedly leaving him hesitant. Talk of Hashimoto returning to politics has renewed attention on who might enter the race.