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It is famous as a producer of Japan's priciest premium melons – and as the only bankrupt city in Japan. Being the mayor of Yubari in Hokkaido will always come with its challenges, but there are few who face quite as daunting a task as Naomichi Suzuki.
Illustrator: Masao Yamazaki
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