Niigata Prefecture Governor Hanazumi Hideyo held a press conference today (5 June 2019), and announce Niigata does not renew the contract with the local idol group NGT48, the idol group is no longer the special supporter of the Niigata prefecture's National Cultural Festival and National Disabled Art, Cultural Festival.

Niigata Prefecture Governor Hanazumi Hideyo also said he feels sorry about it, and hope NGT48 will overcome their problem, and can be active once again.

Original source: The Sankei Shimbun

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