Key Facts
• August 18: City Council’s special committee unanimously requests additional records from Toyo University.
• Investigation focuses on Mayor Maki Takubo’s false claim of graduating from Toyo University.
• Deadline for Toyo University to submit records is set for August 29.
• Mayor Takubo did not report to city hall on August 18, causing staff confusion.
• City’s public relations office unable to confirm Mayor Takubo’s location.
Summary
The City Council of Ito is investigating Mayor Maki Takubo over allegations of falsifying her academic credentials, specifically claiming a degree from Toyo University despite being expelled. On August 18, the council’s special committee unanimously decided to request additional records from the university to enhance the accuracy of their findings. The submission deadline is August 29, though the specific details of the request remain undisclosed. Meanwhile, Mayor Takubo’s absence from city hall on the same day has raised concerns, with staff unable to confirm her whereabouts. This situation has highlighted potential issues in crisis management within the city administration.
