Tokyo Olympics composer Keigo Oyamada resigns over past bullying

Opening ceremony songwriter admitted in interviews to abusing disabled classmates

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Keigo Oyamada, the composer for next week's Olympic opening ceremony in Tokyo, has resigned after his admission to bullying disabled classmates resurfaced.  © Kyodo

Nikkei staff writers

TOKYO -- Keigo Oyamada, composer for the Olympic opening ceremony in Tokyo, resigned Monday following his admission that he had bullied classmates with disabilities in the past.

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