Despite facing undisclosed harassment allegations, a candidate has recently been elected to a town council in Japan. The issue was brushed aside, with the parties involved vehemently discouraging discussion about the allegations. As a result, the election went ahead as planned, choosing to concentrate on the candidates' political merits instead of the troubling accusations.

In Japan, where maintaining societal harmony is heavily prioritized, such issues tend to remain unspoken, often taking a backstage to other more 'acceptable' matters. The social stigma associated with being a victim of harassment, as well as the society's tendency to avoid confrontation, often results in silence surrounding such controversies.

In contrast, such matters would likely be handled with more public display and scrutiny in the U.S. or the EU. This can be seen in the recent cases of high-profile politicians facing allegations, leading to intense scrutiny and often ending in resignation or withdrawal from the race.