Mito Kakizawa Pleads Guilty to Vote-Buying

Jiji Press

11:27 JST, February 15, 2024

TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Former lawmaker Mito Kakizawa pleaded guilty on Wednesday to charges of buying votes for a mayoral election in Tokyo’s Koto Ward, in violation of the public offices election law.

The case is being handled under the “100-day trial” fast-track process for a ruling within 100 days of the indictment.