“Meeting to see cherry blossoms” Secretary-General “The prime minister does not pay the membership fee at the social gathering” November 22, 12:36

The secretary of the secretary of the secretariat said at a press conference after the cabinet meeting about the social gathering held by the Prime Minister Abe ’s support day the day before the “Meeting the Cherry Blossoms”. "I didn't go and I didn't pay the membership fee. It was like a guest."

In addition, regarding the number of recommenders when held in the Democratic Party administration, “There is no data left, so it can not be confirmed accurately, but according to media reports, there were 10-15 recommendations for each member, There were also documents such as a request to submit a list of invitations to the supporters' association. Among them, the number of ruling parties at that time would be 4,000 to 5,000, ”he said.