Yokohama Casino Resort Odds Lengthen Following Takeharu Yamanaka Mayoral Win

August 24, 2021 Crime & Legal Industry Updates

Yamanaka, who has no political experience, has committed to folding on the city’s plans to bid the central government for a casino license. The 48-year-old won over voters largely on COVID-19 concerns. Yamanaka is a former Yokohama City University professor who is a data scientist. His recent work has focused on analyzing vaccine efficacy on coronavirus variants.