The city assembly of Ito, Shizuoka Prefecture, on Friday passed a second no-confidence motion against scandal-hit Mayor Maki Takubo, resulting in her removal from office on the same day. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/10/31/japan/politics/ito-mayor-removal/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #ito #shizuoka #makitakubo