Yoshimoto Kogyo has said that the testimony of a woman who claimed to have been sexually assaulted by Hitoshi Matsumoto was published in some weekly magazines as an issue that should be dealt with seriously. The company is working with outside lawyers to interview relevant parties and confirm the facts. In response to this, the company has announced that it will conduct training for its talent and employees to prevent harassment. "I think it caused confusion because it was not clear whether the law was in effect or not," Yoshimoto said.

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