Farewell party for former Speaker of the House of Representatives Hosoda held in his hometown Matsue. Approximately 550 people attended the farewell party held locally on the 11th.
Mr. Hosoda, a native of Matsue City, served as Chief Cabinet Secretary, Secretary-General of the Liberal Democratic Party, and Speaker. He passed away in November last year at the age of 79, according to the media reports. Speaker Nukaga read out his eulogy, saying, 'From beginning to end, he strove to establish party politics'