In a recent announcement, the city of Ito's mayor has hinted towards a potential run for re-election after resigning from his office. This comes against a backdrop of heightened political activity in the city with residents keenly anticipating the mayor's decision and the future trajectory of their local governance. The precise date for the impending mayoral race is yet to be scheduled.

In Japan, Mayors are directly elected by citizens and they hold the power to realize local autonomy. The potential comeback of a previously resigned Mayor is seen as a direct reflection of their popular support within the community. It’s a topic followed with keen interest, as it’s linked to stability and continuity of policies in local governance.

Similar to the US, less so in EU, Japan's local governance involves directly elected Mayors. When a resignation takes place, an election ensues as a tool to gauge public sentiment, not unlike special elections in the U.S. However, resigned politicians staging comebacks might be less common in the western context due to varying socio-political dynamics.