Key Facts
• August 8: Mayor Maki Takubo updated her SNS on committee summons.
• Ito City Council’s committee investigates academic fraud allegations against the mayor.
• Committee requested submission of graduation certificate and testimony appearance.
• August 8, 4 PM: Mayor refused to submit her graduation certificate.
• August 8, 6 PM: Mayor expressed willingness to consider appearing for testimony.
• Reason for reconsideration: Alleged false testimony by an individual claiming to know her.
• Next committee meeting scheduled for August 13 at 10 AM.
• Agenda includes mayor’s testimony and document requests to Toyo University.
Summary
Maki Takubo, the mayor of Ito City, Shizuoka, facing allegations of academic fraud, has indicated a willingness to appear before the city council’s investigative committee. On August 8, she updated her SNS, stating she is positively considering attending the August 13 testimony session. This comes after her refusal to submit her graduation certificate by the committee’s deadline earlier that day. Takubo cited concerns over alleged false testimony by an individual claiming to know her as a reason for her reconsideration. The upcoming committee meeting will address her testimony and document requests to Toyo University.
