Key Facts
• Yosuke Tsuruho, LDP Upper House Budget Committee Chair, faced criticism for remarks.
• He stated, “It was fortunate that the earthquake occurred in Noto.”
• Both ruling and opposition parties condemned the comment.
• Tsuruho decided to resign following the backlash.
• The decision was confirmed by sources on July 12, 2025.
Summary
Yosuke Tsuruho, Chair of the Liberal Democratic Party’s Upper House Budget Committee, announced his intention to resign after facing widespread criticism for his controversial remark about the Noto earthquake. His statement, “It was fortunate that the earthquake occurred in Noto,” drew condemnation from both ruling and opposition parties. Sources confirmed his decision to step down on July 12, 2025.
