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Former Fukui Governor Tatsuji Sugimoto sexually harassed staff over 20 years, report finds.
A report released January 7, 2026, found former Fukui Prefecture Governor Tatsuji Sugimoto sent about 1,000 sexually explicit messages to female staff over nearly two decades, engaged in physical advances, and created a hostile work environment, constituting sexual harassment and possibly violating anti-stalking laws.
The investigation, which identified four victims, concluded his claims that the messages were jokes were untrustworthy.
Though Sugimoto resigned in November 2025 and apologized through his lawyer, the panel criticized supervisors for failing to act on complaints.
No criminal charges have been filed, but the report recommends a criminal investigation.
The findings were released ahead of the Fukui gubernatorial election, in which Sugimoto will not run.
El ex gobernador de Fukui, Tatsuji Sugimoto, acosó sexualmente al personal durante más de 20 años, según un informe.