[스포츠조선닷컴 박아람 기자] Ototake Hirotada (乙武洋匡, 48), the author of the best-selling book ‘Five Body Dissatisfaction (五武洋匡, 48), who was not nominated in the 2016 House of Councilors (Senate) election, was defeated because of an affair. in the by-election of the House of Representatives (House of Representatives).
Japanese public broadcaster NHK reported on the 29th that Ototake, who ran as an independent in the by-election for the 15th ward of the Tokyo House of Representatives, was defeated, receiving only 19,655 votes. Ototake is said to be in 5th place out of 9 people.
Ototake, who was defeated, said, “I feel extremely responsible for my lack of strength, and since the result is important now, I have to accept it. I am truly sorry for not performing the expectations of everyone who supported me.”
Ototake, who was born without legs due to a congenital disability and lives in an electric wheelchair, published the best-selling book, ‘Five Body Dissatisfaction’, which includes his experiences while attending Waseda University. This book sold over 4 million copies and was also translated in Korea. This book is said to have played a significant role in eradicating prejudice against people with disabilities.
He obtained a teacher’s license and worked as an elementary school teacher for three years starting in 2007, and was appointed to the Tokyo Metropolitan Education Committee in 2013.
The Liberal Democrat Party considered nominating him in the 2016 election, but postponed it when suspicions of an affair arose. She later admitted to the affair and divorced. tokkig@sportschosun.com
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