> But the embarrassing incident prompted an apology from officials, with the city's mayor and other leaders bowing in apology to residents. > "We deeply regret

> But the embarrassing incident prompted an apology from officials, with the city's mayor and other leaders bowing in apology to residents. > "We deeply regret that we have profoundly harmed the public's trust in the administration of the city," an Amagasaki city official told a press conference. Public officials acting accountable is refreshing. On a side note, I wonder how anyone found out about this. Presumably he could have just gone back to work and made another copy. Maybe I'm being cynical.