Toyoji Sudo, mayor of a city in Ibaraki Prefecture, was found dead in a drainage ditch, with police believing the death to be a suicide.
Ibaraki Prefectural Police believe, based on surrounding circumstances, that Toyoji Sudo killed himself.
The report emerged on June 15, 2026. Details include the mayor's name and the location of the drainage ditch.
According to the police statement, the circumstances led directly to the conclusion of suicide.