“Meeting to see cherry blossoms” Prime Minister “The reception of the previous day will not be issued a receipt” 11:09 on November 18

A Prime Minister-sponsored “Cherry Blossom Viewing Party”, Prime Minister Abe told reporters that there was no deposit or withdrawal at the Abe office or supporters association, and issued a receipt for the social gathering held the previous day. I also made it clear that I did not go.

Over the “Cherry Blossom Viewing Party”, Prime Minister Abe told reporters last week that there was no income or expenditure at his office, including a social gathering the night before the night, and the obligation to include in the report on the political funds balance I explained that there is no.

About this, Prime Minister Abe responded to a reporter's interview when he entered the Prime Minister's office at about 10:00 am on the 18th. In response to this, the reporters asked, “It is pointed out that the social gatherings should be demonstrated and explained.” Prime Minister Abe said, “ "No payments or withdrawals at all. Travel and accommodation expenses are paid directly by each participant, and no receipts are issued for meals."

In addition, while the reporters asked, “Is there a statement showing the total amount?”, Prime Minister Abe said, “There is nothing like that.”

Furthermore, Prime Minister Abe said that about 800 people attended the social gathering and recognized that many participated in the “The Cherry Blossom Viewing Party” the following day.