Former House of Representatives member Mizuo Kakizawa sentenced to 2 years in prison suspended for 5 years. According to the provisions of the Public Offices Election Act, former Rep.
Kakzawa's civil rights will be suspended for five years and he will be unable to stand in any elections. Former Rep. Mito KakZawa (53), a former deputy minister of justice who resigned as a member last month, provided approximately 2.8 million yen in campaign compensation to 10 people, including ward assembly members.