Japan’s “Incorruptibility” Complex: A Reaction to the Maebashi Mayor Scandal
A recent news report about the mayor of Maebashi, who was allegedly caught using a hotel with a male staff member multiple times, has sparked my curiosity as an American.
While the mayor insists their relationship wasn’t romantic, the public’s reaction—”How could he think that’s okay?”—is fascinating to me.
In the U.S., a politician’s personal life is often considered separate from their professional capabilities.
