[HIGHLIGHTS] Representative Izumi Ritmin handed out the sake to Representative Umetani, “He himself will explain as necessary.”

Representative Izumi Ritmin handed out the sake to Representative Umetani, “He himself will explain as necessary” Representative Izumi of the Constitutional Democratic Party stated that the party is currently verifying the facts. House of Representatives member Mamoru U metani was found to have given sake to voters at a neighborhood association event held in Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture, which is in his constituency, in January.

Mr. U Metani resigned from his position as a member of the House of Representative Budget Committee, saying, "I deeply regret it"