Regarding the relationship with the former Unification Church, Hosoda, Speaker of the House of Representatives, met with Chairman Yamaguchi of the House of Representatives Steering Committee and others to provide additional explanations. It was confirmed that there were four new attendances.
Last week, Hosoda, Speaker of the House of Representatives, announced a comment acknowledging his relationship with the former Unification Church, but the opposition party pointed out that it was insufficient because it did not mention the presence or absence of support in the election. Chairman Yamaguchi requested a more detailed explanation in line with the investigation conducted by the Liberal Democratic Party.
In response, Chairman Hosoda held talks with Chairman Yamaguchi and the top directors of the ruling and opposition parties at the official residence of the Speaker of the House of Representatives from around 11:30 am on the 7th. clarified the description of
According to this, Chairman Hosoda acknowledged that he had attended four meetings of the former Unification Church-related groups, in addition to the four he had announced last week.
On the other hand, regarding whether or not he received volunteer support in the election, he said, "It is true that local affiliates intended to support me in the election, but I cannot confirm what kind of support they provided specifically. No, at least in the election campaign at the election office, participation by the church was not permitted.”
Chairman Hosoda says further scrutiny will continue.