Tokyo Gov. Yoichi Masuzoe said Monday he will remain in office after a probe determined that his use of political funds on a number of occasions was improper but not illegal.
During a news conference at the metropolitan government building in Shinjuku Ward, two lawyers appointed by Masuzoe to conduct the investigation said that while his use of funds did not violate the law, many instances appeared inappropriate.
Lawyer Tetsuya Morimoto noted 14 cases where expenses incurred for dining at high-end Chinese and Italian restaurants and sushi bars could be deemed unnecessary for work.