Former Ito Mayor Takubo Announces Candidacy for Mayoral Election, Apologizing for Confusion During His Term: Asahi Shimbun

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On the 19th, Maki Takubo (55), former mayor of Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture, announced her intention to run in the mayoral election following her loss of office (announcement on December 7th, voting on the 14th). Takubo is the sixth person to announce her candidacy. More candidates are expected to appear in the future, and it's unclear who will be elected.

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At a press conference on the 19th, former mayor of Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture, Maki Takubo, commented on the issue surrounding her educational background, saying, "I cannot apologize enough, but on the other hand, the city has attracted attention. As we are a tourist destination, we should take this as a positive opportunity."