Gender inequality in Japan is exactly the issue that was raised last week by Mori's demeaning comments, and what drove his ouster. "For myself in selecting the president, I don't think we need to discuss or debate gender,” Muto said. "As of today I will resign from the president’s position,” Mori said to open an executive board and council meeting. Mori was appointed in 2014, just months after Tokyo won the bid to host the Olympics. Muto was asked repeatedly if Mori would have a behind the scenes role as an advisor, which seems logical.

Source: The Star February 12, 2021 12:00 UTC