Yokohama elects new mayor after harassment scandal

Summary

Yokohama has elected a new mayor after former Mayor Takeharu Yamanaka resigned in September over a workplace harassment scandal, The Japan Times reports. In a separate article, the outlet describes Yamanaka as having lost his reelection bid and says the case highlights an ongoing problem with harassment scandals among Japan’s local leaders.

Timeline

1. The Japan Times

   18 Oct 2026, 23:00 UTCSource ↗

   The Japan Times reports that Yokohama elected a new mayor in a poll held after former Mayor Takeharu Yamanaka resigned in September over a workplace harassment scandal.

2. The Japan Times

   19 Oct 2026, 06:40 UTCSource ↗

   In a separate article, The Japan Times says Yamanaka lost his reelection bid following a harassment scandal and presents the case as highlighting an ongoing problem among Japan’s local leaders.