The mayor of Kushiro, Hokkaido, brings condolence money after the funeral (Kyodo News)

On the 23rd, an interview with the mayor revealed that Hidenori Tsuruma, mayor of Kushiro City, Hokkaido, brought a condolence gift after the funeral of a supporter in August last year. This may be in violation of the Public Offices Election Act, which allows politicians to give condolence money only if they themselves attend the funeral or wake.