
JR Hokkaido President Apologizes for Bid-Rigging Allegations in Hokkaido Shinkansen Extension Project
JR Hokkaido President Yasuyuki Watari apologized for bid-rigging allegations in the Hokkaido Shinkansen extension project. The Fair Trade Commission is investigating 9 companies, including JR Hokkaido's subsidiary, for suspected violations of the Anti-Monopoly Act. Local governments expressed concern over project impact and cost justification.

