The former managing director of publishing giant KADOKAWA admitted to bribing a former member of the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games organizing committee. The former head of the office in charge was also charged.
The trial of the former president has not yet begun, but according to those involved, he has consistently denied the charges against him. He is accused of giving a bribe of more than 79 million yen to Haruyuki Takahashi as a reward for receiving a favor in the selection of a sponsor.