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Fukuoka officials face backlash over $2M in overseas 'research trips'

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Officials in Fukuoka, Japan, are facing public backlash for spending over US$2 million on overseas "research trips" since 2021. Governor Seitaro Hattori expressed regret, acknowledging that established practices were not followed for these excursions, which included hotel upgrades. The controversy is particularly sensitive given the current economic struggles of many Japanese citizens, who are dealing with rising prices and stagnant wages. AI

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Fukuoka officials face backlash over $2M in overseas 'research trips'

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Julian Ryall ·

    Backlash in Japan over Fukuoka officials’ costly overseas ‘research trips’

    Officials in Japan’s southwestern prefecture of Fukuoka are facing growing scrutiny over a series of overseas “research trips” that included stays in Paris and London and millions of yen in hotel upgrades, as public frustration builds over political spending during a period of ri…

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