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Ex-University of Tokyo professor gets suspended sentence over bribes

Managing Editor · Friday, October 23, 2026 at 1:56 AM · 1 min read

Ex-University of Tokyo professor gets suspended sentence over bribes — Japan Times, Tokyo Business news — Image: Japan Times

According to the ruling, the 63-year-old former professor, Shinichi Sato, received a total of about ¥1.83 million worth of entertainment.

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