Okinawa mayor 'sorry' for US brothel remarks

[Gerald]

Investigation in progress I guess.

The mayor of the Japanese city of Osaka has apologised for suggesting US soldiers should use legal brothels as a way to curb sexual crimes in Okinawa.

US personnel have been involved in a number of violent crimes in Okinawa over the years, including rapes.

Toru Hashimoto drew international criticism last week when he said that sex slaves ("comfort women") served a necessary role during World War II.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-22666899

Note: 25 May 2013 Last updated at 13:25 GMT