Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Defense Miyake denied that 10 years ago, there were reports that he had sexually harassed a staff member at his office, saying that he had "no recollection at all." While the three political officials have been replaced one after another, the opposition parties plan to clarify the facts in the Diet regarding Parliamentary Vice-Minister Miyake.
On the 15th, it was reported in "Bunshun Online" that Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Defense Miyake was suspected of sexually harassing a staff member at his office 10 years ago, including hugging him.
Parliamentary Vice-Minister Miyake told reporters, "I have no recollection at all, and I plan to send a letter of protest."
Prime Minister Kishida revealed that he had instructed the Ministry of Defense to provide appropriate explanations in light of the fact that the Ministry of Defense is working to eradicate harassment in response to the issue of sexual abuse by former Self-Defense Force personnel.
There are many people in the government and the ruling party who say that it is necessary to carefully check the facts because "the person himself is denying it," but with the three government officials changing one after another, there are also voices of concern about the impact, saying, "If it is true, I may have to resign again."
On the other hand, opposition parties have expressed the opinion that "while the Ministry of Defense is working to eradicate harassment, if it is true, its qualifications are questionable."
The opposition parties have decided to ask Parliamentary Vice-Minister Miyake himself about the facts at the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee of the House of Councillors on the 3th.