Anri Kawai -

: A legendary City Pop singer famous for 1980s hits like "Cat's Eye".

: On January 20, 2021, the Tokyo District Court found her guilty of violating the Public Offices Election Act. She was sentenced to 16 months in prison, suspended for five years. anri kawai

: Both Kawai and her husband were arrested in June 2020. She eventually resigned her seat in the House of Councillors in February 2021. : A legendary City Pop singer famous for

The turning point in Kawai’s career came with her victory in the July 2019 election. Shortly after, allegations surfaced that her campaign had engaged in extensive "vote-buying." Investigations revealed that Kawai and her husband, former Justice Minister Katsuyuki Kawai, had distributed cash to local politicians and supporters to secure her seat. A particularly controversial detail was the reported ¥150 million in funding provided by the LDP headquarters to her campaign, which far exceeded the support typically given to candidates. The fallout was swift and severe: : Both Kawai and her husband were arrested in June 2020