Female manager in Niigata government ordered party attendees to ‘worship’ subordinate’s crotch - TokyoReporter
Published on April 2, 2026.
The Niigata Prefectural Government has reprimanded a female manager working in the Tourism, Culture, and Sports Department for sexual harassment. The incident occurred during a social gathering in July last year. The manager, dressed as the mascot of the Osaka-Kansai Expo, ordered attendees to "worship" his subordinate's genitals. The head of the Tourism and Sports department also received a stern warning. The prefecture plans to strengthen harassment prevention measures in the future.
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