Japan's planned inspection trip to Ghana has been cancelled due to controversies surrounding local 'hometown' issues. Certain Japanese municipalities have been questioned regarding their transparency and relationship with foreign countries. Although specifics have not been disclosed, wider discussions about Japan's international connection with developing countries like Ghana are underway.

In Japan, the concept of 'hometown' or local government issues (denoted by ホームタウン問題) often involves matters relating to the allocation of resources, transparency, and local government relations. There is a strong cultural focus placed upon locality, and this cancellation illustrates the significant influence of local communities on national level decisions.

In the US or EU, local government matters also carry significant influence. However, transparency is typically demanded with officials often held highly accountable. The correlation between local controversies and cancellation of international trips may not be as direct.