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Yokohama mayor resigns over power harassment | The Asahi Shimbun : Breaking News , Japan News and Analysis
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The mayor of Yokohama has resigned from office due to allegations of power harassment. This signifies a leadership change in a major Japanese city following misconduct claims.
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