Japanese Mayor Apologises After Calling Staff ‘Human Scum’ In a shocking admission, Yokohama Mayor Takeharu Yamanaka has publicly apologised for referring to city staff as “idiot” and “human scum”, following accusations from his own human resources chief.[1][2] The controversy erupted on January 16, 2026, when Yamanaka, initially denying the claims, reversed course and owned up…
