Governor Kawakatsu of Shizuoka Prefecture said in a support speech last month about Gotemba City that "there is only Koshihikari."
On the night of the 10th, Governor Kawakatsu apologized to the mayor of Gotemba for injuring the citizens and withdrew his remarks.
Governor Kawakatsu of Shizuoka Prefecture said in a support speech for the by-elections of the Shizuoka constituency of the House of Councilors last month that his opponent was the mayor of Gotemba. I think it's agriculture. "
On the night of the 10th, Governor Kawakatsu met with Mayor Masami Katsumata of Gotemba City and said, "I sincerely apologize for injuring the citizens of Gotemba," and apologized and withdrew his remarks.
After this, Governor Kawakatsu told reporters, "I am very sorry for those who were hurt or worried because of my remarks. I'm sorry."
He added, "I don't have the idea of discriminating as a governor. It was a stance of urging me to make a choice as a supporter of the election."