Medal-munching mayor sparks outrage in Japan amid Covid fear
, which is Japan’s biggest car company and one of Nagoya’s biggest employers, was also revolted. The company owns the Red Terriers softball team that Goto plays for and is a major Olympics sponsor.
“It is unfortunate that he was unable to feel admiration and respect for the athlete,” Toyota said in a statement Thursday. “And it is extremely regrettable that he was unable to give consideration to infection prevention.”"I forgot my position as Nagoya mayor and acted in an extremely inappropriate way," Kawamura said."I am fully aware that I should reflect on that.
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