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Health issues of Japanese regional leaders

Overview

Hiroshima Mayor Kazumi Matsui announced on October 2 that he had been diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor following medical testing in late September. Matsui, 73, indicated his intention to balance medical treatment with his official duties, planning to work remotely during a month of radiation and medication. He expressed his intention to run for a fifth term in the upcoming spring mayoral election.

By late October, both Hiroshima Mayor Matsui and Shimane Governor Tatsuya Maruyama prepared to return to their official roles. Maruyama returned to duties on October 25 after undergoing surgery and treatment for stage 3 bladder cancer. While Maruyama will continue outpatient visits for observation, Matsui is expected to return to work on October 26 to attend an extraordinary session of the Hiroshima city council.

Entities

Hiroshima City · Kazumi Matsui · Shimane Prefecture · Japan National Mayors Association · Tatsuya Maruyama

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Japanese regional leaders return to duties following cancer treatments

    Shimane Governor Tatsuya Maruyama and Hiroshima Mayor Kazumi Matsui are returning to their official duties following treatments for bladder cancer and a malignant brain tumor, respectively.

  2. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Hiroshima Mayor Kazumi Matsui discloses malignant brain tumor diagnosis

    Hiroshima Mayor Kazumi Matsui has disclosed a diagnosis of a malignant brain tumor. He plans to continue working remotely during treatment and intends to run for re-election next spring.

Sources

submitnews.com.au · yomidr.yomiuri.co.jp