"Fukuoka Prefectural Assembly" should be expressed as "Fukuoka Prefectural Assembly" in English, however, considering standard English expressions for similar entities, it would be more suitable to translate it as "Fukuoka Prefectural Council" or simply leave as is and translate "議会" to "Assembly" or "Council". Here is the translation: Eliminate Bad Customs: Fukuoka Prefectural Assembly's Monetary Receipt 의혹, Fukuoka City Assembly Passes Resolution However, here is a more polished translation: Call for Eradication of Bad Practices: Fukuoka Prefectural Assembly's Money 의혹, Fukuoka City Assembly Passes Resolution Here is a more accurate translation: Eliminate Undesirable Practices: Fukuoka Prefectural Assembly Money 의혹, Fukuoka City Assembly Passes Resolution The Fukuoka City Assembly on 29th has passed a resolution calling for the eradication of undesirable practices, following allegations of money being exchanged between a member of the Fukuoka Prefectural Assembly and a construction company. The resolution was submitted by the Japanese Communist Party, and it was approved with 43 votes in favor and 1 against. The Japanese Communist Party's Fukuoka Prefectural Assembly member submitted the bill, criticizing that "behind-the-scenes negotiations between politicians and construction companies are shaking the foundation of local politics." The resolution also requests that the Fukuoka Prefectural Assembly take measures to prevent a recurrence. In addition, it requests that the Fukuoka Prefecture and the Fukuoka City take measures to ensure that public works projects are properly executed. The Fukuoka Prefectural Assembly member is accused of receiving 5 million yen from a construction company.
We haven't written up this one. The Asahi Shimbun has the full story — the link below goes straight to it.
