Shanghai Daily(@shanghaidaily):A Japanese official joined an online press conference on Aug 6 from a love hotel room. He was dressed in a bathrobe, smoking and joking with a woman. He first claimed she was his wife; after netizens identified the hotel, he admitted it was an affair. Akita Prefecture apologized. He got a 6-month suspension and demotion.

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2026.08.21 06:22

A Japanese official joined an online press conference on Aug 6 from a love hotel room. He was dressed in a bathrobe, smoking and joking with a woman. He first claimed she was his wife; after netizens identified the hotel, he admitted it was an affair. Akita Prefecture apologized. He got a 6-month suspension and demotion.