An Epstein Associate Steps Down From Japanese Government Tech Project

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by River Akira Davis and Hisako Ueno
March 3, 2026
Joichi Ito’s involvement in a publicly funded Japanese initiative had come under scrutiny after new details revealed his close relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
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Originally published on NYT Homepage on 3/3/2026
An Epstein Associate Steps Down From Japanese Government Tech Project