When asked to explain why he was absent from the Diet, NHK Party member of the House of Councilors Gersey said, "By using social media overseas to expose and judge injustices, we will resolve this country's dissatisfaction." submitted the document.

The NHK Party member of the House of Councilors Garthy has never attended the Diet since he was elected, saying that he is staying in the UAE = United Arab Emirates. I asked for a written response as to why.



Rep. Garthy submitted a letter to Chairman Ishii by the 23rd deadline for responses.



In the letter, he wrote, "I was elected with a pledge to engage in political activities overseas. By exposing and judging all sorts of injustices overseas using SNS, I hope to resolve the dissatisfaction of this country with everyone who voted for me." With this promise, it is possible to work as a Diet member from overseas."



She also said that she is considering returning to Japan next year to attend the regular Diet session, but has not decided when.



At a press conference, Tachibana said, "Honestly, I don't want him to come back to Japan, and I don't think he will ever come back. I asked him to run for the election, so all the responsibility is on me." said.